Pushkar Cocktail Bar & Dining

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  Tony Christmas

  ·3 months ago

  “I’m really pleased I walked past Pushkar a couple of times today and having decided to eat here while the family were at WWE Live - Nihar looked after me from the moment I arrived to the last spoonful! His recommendations for starter and main absolutely hit the spot. It will definitely be worth a drive back from Barnsley with my better half. Highly recommended and Nihar is a great representative for this business. Many thanks”

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  Becky Salmon

  ·4 months ago

  “Booked a table for 4 to eat here via first table for 5pm. Called up at 5:05 to explain I was stuck on the main road in traffic and was running a bit late. The lady said “first table only gives you 15 minutes” in which I replied that one of my friends should be there sooner than me. When I arrived, I went straight to my table where my friends were seated. Everything went smoothly. We ordered drinks and food and the waiter gave us recommendations. The food arrived and we shared 3 curries, 4 naans, 2 rices and some potato’s as well a a starter. Whilst dishing up one of the curries, my friend pulled out a black hair from her curry. The waiter came over and we informed him of the hair. He took the hair back to the kitchen and returned to apologise and said he’d bring out a fresh one. Unfortunately I found another hair in this one at the end of eating it. I pulled this hair from my mouth at this point. As we had finished the food, we decided not to mention it. We ordered desserts and then asked for the bill. We noticed a £27.95 service charge on the bill and asked for it to be removed. The waiter said we can’t remove it and walked away returning with the menu to show us that it states this in the menu. My friend decided to make the point that we couldn’t pay a service charge when we found hair in the food twice. The waiters response instantly shocked us as he said “well you were late so we could take off the discount and charge you full price”. We were so shocked that this was the way he chose to speak to a customer. I butted in and mentioned that late or not we were the only customers in the restaurant in which he made a point to point out other customer on the other side. After some chatter at the bar with 2 other members of staff. He returned and said he would take off the service charge. My friend wanted to take a picture of the bill before we paid as one friend was paying and we would be sending her money to save splitting whilst there. The waiter grabbed the bill in her hand and was snatching it from her. She took it back, took the photo and handed it over to him in which he snatched the bill from her hand. I said “do you understand that you’ve just snatched that from her” we explained how rude they had been and he was dismissive. On the way out he very loudly said “see you next time” which prompted my friend to speak to him and the others at the bar about how rude they had been and that it was an unacceptable way to speak to or treat customers. With the hair issue and how it was dealt with, I’d have returned and ate there again. But as this was my first time there and all you hear online is that celebrities go there, I can’t understand why. It’s an absolutely horrid way to treat customers and speak to them. I will not be returning. Also £20+ for a child’s bowl of curry is insane. There’s far better places that are far cheaper.”

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  London Dreams

  ·5 months ago

  “Amazing food, nice service, and the staff are very friendly. We were so tired when we arrived, but had a great time and felt relaxed after a lovely meal.”

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  Imino1Donmega

  ·7 months ago

  “Would I come again yes. Food 9/10. Decor 7/10. Service 8/10 Service was good but worthy of £25 service charge? Not sure but still paid it. Decor a bit odd with tigers/leapords on the ceiling music was okay. Service just needed a little more awareness and attentiveness. Cocktails weren't great and pricey. Biriyani. 9/10. No need for that sauce in the side at all. Ruins flavour. Kali mirch murgh. 9/10. Like a proper karahi dish.excellent. Mixed grill for 2.Sikh kebab was dry. Salmon was excellent. Chicken not dry and subtle in flavour.7/10. Paadadi tokri 8/10. Panneer starter 7/10 comes alive with sauce otherwise bland. Also topi things. Love the crispy coating and idea great. Filling is okay. Need more sauce under neath.710 Rasmolai 9/10. Great flavour and fluffy. Kadjar halal 9.5/10. Tartlett great idea. Caramel notes. Excellent taste. Thankyou”

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  Melissa Hughes

  ·7 months ago

  “We came this evening as a table for two at 5pm. When we arrived there was a private party happening with music.. the gentleman that seated us apologised and said it was about to end, however, I really enjoyed it. There was no apology necessary. It was a really welcoming environment The staff were lovely and our food was amazing. I really think that they could charge more given the location and quality of food. It was also very plentiful. I found this restaurant to be an absolute gem with such lovely staff and we will be bringing our friends back. Definitely recommended. Ps.. I highly recommended the golden pods.”

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  Brian Drinkwater

  ·10 months ago

  “Attended a fantastic business lunch event here on Broad Street and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. Arriving just after noon, I had the chance to appreciate the stunning interior before the venue filled up - and within fifteen minutes, the place was absolutely heaving with guests. The interior design is spectacular - a real feast for the eyes that creates an impressive backdrop for any occasion. The space manages to feel both elegant and welcoming, striking the perfect balance for corporate events and social dining. Rai Singh and his team delivered exceptional service throughout the event. Despite managing a large group that filled the venue quickly, the staff remained attentive, professional, and friendly. The coordination was seamless, which speaks volumes about their experience with events. The meal itself was absolutely incredible - genuinely a feast for both eyes and stomach. The presentation was beautiful, and the flavors lived up to the visual appeal completely. The quality and variety demonstrated real culinary expertise, and every dish was executed to perfection. The venue handled our sizeable networking group with remarkable efficiency while maintaining the high standards you'd expect from a premium cocktail bar and dining establishment. For anyone considering Pushkar for events, business meals, or special occasions, I can't recommend it highly enough.”

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  Dario Rivera

  ·10 months ago

  “This was the best Indian cuisine experience we've had. As a Mexican and citizen of the world, (used to spicy or mild spicy and elaborated dishes) I must advice you to give it a shot and ask for the lamb dishes and ask for Nihar's attention which was SUPERB! CHEERS EVERYONE ! 🍻 👏🏻 ✌🏻”

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  M C

  ·1 year ago

  “This place has always been a special place, had lots of good memories here including dates and graduation parties etc. So we decided to visit after the revamp. Lets get critical. From the outside the restaurant looked closed, as the restaurant ambience is now darkened, was hard to tell if they were open. Didn't see any open sign either. We were greeted instantly and there was only one other couple inside. The new Menu is a polished version of their old menu. I told the manager I was carb conscious and on a diet so he recommended the mixed grill (platter for two) which I took and was delicious, each item on the plate is unique in flavour. The extra side salad was appreciated. Lamb chops the best around and done properly. Having the biryani pastry cut open infront of you is a nice touch and nice to watch. What was quite embarrassing for this restaurant is Birmingham mail quote "Birmingham restaurant reopens after making half-a-million-pound change 'to survive" yet the blue dinner plates we dined with were labelled from ikea on the back. Guys your decor is amazing so don't cut corners here. Attention to detail on everything is needed when customers are paying premium and you want them to return back. Two people is £100 here but will happily pay again as the food was quality.”

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  Gurpreet Bhamra

  ·1 year ago

  “We recently visited Pushkar after planning to dine at a different restaurant nearby and I am so glad we did. Despite not having a reservation we were immediately seated. The restaurant inside is contemporary and well finished. As you walk through you get burst of a refreshing room fragrance which adds to the overall experience. I'd love to know what fragrance this is. The menu is varied and has a good selection of dishes. Our server was very helpful and offered advice and recommendations. In the end we opted for the banquet menu to get a good selection of dishes and flavours. We were all very satisfied with the quality and taste of the dishes. Some even exceeded expectations. The service was also excellent - friendly and efficient without being too overbearing. The only negatives were the location we were seated (table 2) was very cold. The constant breeze meant our food went cold very quickly. We were also unfortunate enough to visit at the same time as a very rowdy group. I am looking forward to visiting again and hopefully having another lovely evening.”

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  Sanj_Rana

  ·1 year ago

  “Pushkars on Broad Street, Birmingham, is truly a gem when it comes to traditional and authentic Indian cuisine. The flavours are absolutely amazing, and the vibrant ambience makes it the perfect place for a special occasion, a celebration, or even a memorable date night. The menu is diverse with plenty of options, and the drinks selection is just as impressive. I would highly recommend the Tokri Chaat starter – it’s such a unique and modern twist on a traditional favourite, and it really stood out for me. We were hosted by Rakesh (Rocky), who was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and attentive. He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and that all our needs were catered for. Rocky truly represented the restaurant in the best possible way – thank you, Rocky, for making our evening so special. Pushkars isn’t just about great food – it carries a rich history as one of the pioneering curry houses on Broad Street. Having celebrated my first anniversary here, it will always hold a special place for me. The menu, the service, and the overall vibe were so good that I just had to write this review. Pushkars is, without a doubt, a must-visit restaurant in Birmingham!”

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