The Old Moseley Arms

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  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “We won't be returning or recommending this place to anyone. We ordered our food at 7.30. We receive our starters but we sensed that food orders were slow that evening so we waited patiently for our mains. At 8.50, I asked when our mains would be coming. The guy behind the bar said it would be probably be 5-10 mins. At 9.10, another table who asked after us when their mains would be coming received their mains but we had not. My partner asked for a refund. A different bar man checked with the kitchen and told us our food would be 30 mins (that's 50 mins after we first asked when our mains would be coming). The first barman said we ordered an hour ago - no it was an hour and 40 mins ago. The boss was called to give us a refund but said our food was suddenly ready. We still wanted the refund. We were advised our mains would be refunded. Our mains order was almost £32 and we only received £19 back. In our hunger, it's not something we double checked at the time but something we checked when the refund came through a few days later. They did allow us to take the mains we ordered as a takeaway as well as the refund. We ordered chicken tikka in our curries but when we got home, it was plain chicken. If chicken tikka wasn't an option with our curry, no body told us. Even without being 36 weeks pregnant and patiently waiting on a stool for our mains for so long, it's not acceptable to leave people waiting almost 2 hours for dinner, offer a refund but then not process it fully.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “I really loved the vibes of this old school pub. It has a community feel but is really welcoming to visitors too. The Indian food is terrific and fairly priced (especially liked the densely filled samosas and the lamb spinach balti), the real ale beautifully kept (with both well known and less familiar casks on tap), and the bar staff genuinely friendly. I’m not often in Birmingham but would make a bee-line for this place next I am!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Great pub with loads of character and a really welcoming atmosphere. I’m there pretty much weekly now and always have a good time. The staff are friendly, the drinks are good, and there’s always a relaxed vibe whether it’s busy or quiet. It’s become one of my regular places because you always feel welcome there. Definitely recommend The Old Moseley Arms if you’re after a proper pub.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Beautiful pub with a fireplace, Great service! Got the Lamb Balti and it was maybe the best curry I’ve had period. Thanks for the free poppadoms”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “Visited of an evening for dinner with friends. Quite a small place and difficult to seat 4+ but we found a way. A proper old school pub, I really liked it and the fireplace was toasty! I have been recommended this pub by a number of people, I opted for a mixed grill which was very nice but I fear not big enough... I tried one of the curry dishes and Immediately wished I had one of those if I'm honest. I shall return for a curry soon as the small taster I had was absolutely amazing!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “It maybe the last cask beer serving pub standing in this neighbourhood but it is a classic and has been run by the same publican since 1998. A great selection of ales on sale including the formidable Bathams Best Bitter. Unfortunately no food served daytime during weekdays. Don’t let that deter you from visiting.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Best pub in Birmingham. Outstanding real ales, comfy seats and tables, amazing Indian food, and good vibes all round.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “Wonderful desi pub in the middle of Balsall Heath. Stopped in before a gig at the Castle and Falcon for a proper pint. They had an open fire which was a happy sight in deep winter, some delightful South Asian food, and the Ale selection was top notch. Big pub. Worth a visit inf your ever in the area. I'd go again without hesitation. 👍🏻”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 years ago

  “Great pub with delicious food, fireplaces and friendly service. The chicken balti was very flavourful and tomatoey, with garlic and onion. The chicken biryani was also really good with lots of curry sauce provided. Overall the food is great, it just maybe isn’t as rich or filling as others being maybe on the healthier side. The pub is cozy with lots of areas for seating but each area is small. It’s good for groups, and wasn’t too busy or long to wait for food. My only caveat was the portions were a bit small, and the food could have been a bit more flavourful.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·5 years ago

  “Great place and they have expanded their outdoor offering. Really covid safe and quick service, plus good curries and fabulous service. Tables well distanced. What's not to like?! Will be making this my new local in the absence of outdoor space in my current 'local'.”