Reviews in Shropshire

Came for a 30th Birthday meal, there were 11 of us. Food was 50/50, the food that came out that wasn't 'smoke house food' such as burgers, hot dogs and pasta was great! Though the smoke house brisket and smoke house ribs were a huge let down. I may have the wrong end of the stick and it may be just a name, but I thought it would taste like smoked meat, very little flavor unfortunately. Please please turn the PA down just a little bit on an acoustic act at 8:30pm lol. Great friendly staff, nice atmosphere (before music), would go again but probably at lunch time and not order any 'smoked' meat.

Let's start on a positive, the food was lovely. The first thing you notice when you walk in is the smell. Its like stale musty filthy damp carpets and it never went away. We were one of the first tables in for Sunday lunch and there were six of us. It took 15 minutes to get our drinks. The serving staff were all very young and inexperienced which isn't their fault, they need training. I asked what kind of fish was in the fish and chips and the waitress said she didn't know so I asked her to find out. It was haddock which I can't eat so I'm glad I asked. The food arrived and it looked and tasted lovely, I can't fault the food. We ordered more drinks and waited half hour before giving up and leaving.

Great, reasonably priced food, and great service (despite being very busy).

Well, on a very quiet day with only one other table occupied, the meal was disappointing. Having booked a table, we were greeted with sit anywhere which was probably ok. When the meal came 2 of us had thick chips which were only half cooked (I still ate mine.) The chicken and the pulled pork was described as mediocre in taste. So it was a while before our plates were collected, and we would have had a sweet had we been asked! The sweet menu never appeared, but that went along with the inattentive service, and lack of interest shown in our meal and our thoughts thereon. We even had to go to the bar to ask to pay!. Anyway we have tried to support a local restaurant but we will go elswhere next time.

Overall our meals were good. The kebabs were tasty and another in our party ordered fish and chips and the fish was huge. The chips looked hand cut but they were a bit hard. A pint of shandy costs the same as a pint of lager. It was quiet but it was a Wednesday evening. I will try it again in the future

I would recommend The Malthouse to anyone staying in Ironbridge.

The staff were pleasant on our recent visit, however, for a Friday night there was practically no atmosphere and was deathly quiet. As a family of five, not one of us enjoyed it completely. The fried food (fish &onion rings ) couldn’t have been cooked at the right temperature as they were so anaemic and sodden with oil there was no crunch whatsoever ever on the batter and wasn’t really edible. TAKE THE RISOTTO OFF THE MENU what a massive disappointment. The description on the menu is that of a bounty of fresh green veg on what sounded like a flavoursome hearty risotto- which is was the complete opposite, about 5 peas, 3 slices of asparagus stem that were the size of 5 pence pieces, no spinach to my knowledge that I could find and the Risotto was an over cheesed, stodgy, bland porridge. Paying an extra £8 for the fish finger sized piece of Salmon topped it off as the worst meal I’d had. Don’t think we’ll be going back any time soon especially as the bill worked out at about £25 a head, We’ve had 100% better quality dishes in the heart of London for less!!!!

Food was delicious and service was great. Would definitely return!

We visited last night for a birthday meal as a party of 6. We were warmly greeted and we were offered to choose where we'd like to be seated. The choice of food and drinks was fantastic. We received fabulous service and the food was great. I can highly recommend the smoker section of the menu. We were also really pleased to see live music on the night which we all thoroughly enjoyed. The food was great value for money and it was a wonderful evening. We will definitely return. Thanks to the whole team for making us feel so welcome and for a fantastic meal and evening.

Few weeks since we have been for a meal New Chef so we were wondering how it would be I had Tempura vegetables in Tai curry with extra chicken beautifully presented and full of flavour ,my husband had fish and chips which has always been a firm favourite it was even better . It is our local so very pleased to know it's gaining in strength

Charming pub with chilled atmosphere. Enjoyed the food

Extremely disappointed. Out with family and when mail meal came, my husband had ordered fillet steak. It didn’t look like a fillet steak and was tail end that had been butterflied. On speaking to the waitress to say we weren’t happy with the standard of the steak. she took the meal back only to bring it back with information from the chef to say it had been butterflied to enable it it cook quicker! !! My husband asked for another as it did not look good and due to cost £29, he wanted what he ordered and cooked in they was expected. The message from the chef was that would take 20 minutes of which, we felt he said because he wasn’t happy with having it sent back. We payed for our started and drinks and left. Then had an outstanding meal at the Fox. The front of house staff were lovely and the manager appeared to understand why we weren’t happy. We won’t be back!

Excellent food and friendly service had a lively time

Had a pork roast dinner and it was incredible!! Stayed and had a few cocktails after our meal and myself and friends ordered the sharing 3 for £15 and had the squid, mozzarella sticks and Mac and cheese bites, everything was so good. Will definitely be returning for another Sunday dinner

Tasty food, nice drink selection and good service.

Lovely pub … lovely menu and friendly staff. Bank holiday Monday and we dined at 6pm we noticed a lack of staff, we had to wait to be served for drinks , and for our food order to be taken. Waited about 40 minutes just for bread and oils to arrive and we were informed that a few items were not available on the menu. Our main courses eventually arrived and really good. Just needed a few extra hands to wait on tables and everything would have been spot on. People don’t want a long wait for food and drink orders to be taken and then have to wait again for food and drinks to arrive …. It’s a real shame because our food was lovely and the pub is really comfortable and nicely decorated. I would visit again in the future.

Went for Sunday lunch at short notice so was very glad to get a table. I had the Sunday lunch which was great, my only criticism was that i would of preferred a little more green veg to go with the roasted parsnip and carrots and cauliflower cheese. However my wife was attracted to the pea, broad bean and asparagus risotto. This was to risotto that the loaf in the film “about a boy” is to bread. ( it killed the duck!) it was a tasteless glutinous cow pat that had no resemblance to a risotto. I know they are difficult to cook , so if that’s as good as it gets, take it off the menu and stick to things that the chef can do well ( like the Sunday lunch band other meals we have had there.) The staff removed ot off the bill which was great however but I would have preferred to pay and have a good meal for both of us.

Wonderful meal and service from all the staff at The Bull. They can't do enough for you, lovely friendly people. We will be regulars for sure.