
Wharf Tavern
Quick info
About Wharf Tavern
Wharf Tavern is a pub and restaurant on Stratford Rd in Solihull, set beside the canal with a beer garden for outdoor dining. The menu runs across 63 dishes, including Crispy Squid and Two Pork Sausages, alongside a range of beers. A quiz night runs regularly, and dogs are welcome throughout, with treats and water bowls provided for them. The entrance is step-free for visitors with mobility needs, and free Wi-Fi is available. Those wanting food off site can order takeaway. It opens daily, and reservations are recommended given how busy the place gets, particularly in the garden on warm days. A car park serves the premises, though parking fines are enforced. The building has been recently refurbished while keeping its established pub character.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Menu & Prices
63 dishes · mains £1–15- Carrot & Cucumber Veg Sticks£0.99
- Chicken Strips †£1.99
- Garlic Bread£1.29
- Crispy Squid†£1.99
- Cheese And Tomato Pizza£3.99
- Two Pork Sausages£3.99
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, cajun calamari, lamb with orzo and small portion sizes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, cajun calamari, lamb with orzo and small portion sizes.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draws the most consistent praise at this canalside pub, with reviewers also singling out the Cajun calamari and a minty lamb steak with orzo as standouts of the recent menu. Several describe a lovely, welcoming atmosphere since the refurb, with friendly, attentive staff and a beer garden reviewers appreciate for its dog-friendly touches. Close behind the praise sits a recurring gripe about value: diners repeatedly note small portions for the price, citing a cheeseburger that arrived without cheese and a third of an empty plate, or a lamb dish that was overcooked and undersized, and another describing an Irish sandwich lacking ham, cheese and cabbage alongside cold chips. One reviewer also reports being fined for using the car park and describes the interior and toilets as unclean, though this account stands apart from the more common experience others describe. A birthday visitor recalls staff bringing out a friend's dessert with a lit candle as a surprise treat.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draws the most consistent praise at this canalside pub, with reviewers also singling out the Cajun calamari and a minty lamb steak with orzo as standouts of the recent menu. Several describe a lovely, welcoming atmosphere since the refurb, with friendly, attentive staff and a beer garden reviewers appreciate for its dog-friendly touches. Close behind the praise sits a recurring gripe about value: diners repeatedly note small portions for the price, citing a cheeseburger that arrived without cheese and a third of an empty plate, or a lamb dish that was overcooked and undersized, and another describing an Irish sandwich lacking ham, cheese and cabbage alongside cold chips. One reviewer also reports being fined for using the car park and describes the interior and toilets as unclean, though this account stands apart from the more common experience others describe. A birthday visitor recalls staff bringing out a friend's dessert with a lit candle as a surprise treat.
Featured reviews
- Helena Mandleberg
“The Wharf is one of our local pubs so we visit fairly often, usually just for a drink. The recent refurb is lovely and the staff are very attentive. This time we decided to eat and unfortunately were a bit disappointed. We ordered a cheeseburger at £17 and lamb with orzo at £21. The burger came without the cheese initially but that was quickly sorted. However, I’m not sure the burger was handmade as the menu stated and a third of the plate was empty (there were some fries but no salad). The lamb was a well thought out dish but the portion was very small and the lamb overcooked. I didn’t have the heart to complain as the pub was busy and we’d had a pleasant experience but on this evidence, we will stick to beer and crisps in future. Such a shame but the food just didn’t justify the high prices.”
- reb fer (Becks)
“We have always drive pass this pub, and said one day we will go in. So glad we did, lovely atmosphere inside welcoming, great service from the team. Food was delicious, nice and fresh, we would recommend the fish + chips, and the cajun …”
- Georgina Tapper
“Menu looked nice but didn't live upto the description when it arrived didn't say prawns were unpeeled only 3 of them 🤔no water bowl to wash hands after peeling them!irish sandwich lacked lots of ham cheese and cabbage very bare 🍟chips were cold we didn't wish to complain ate what we could bar person lovely expensive so unless menu changes and portions are more wont again eat there very disappointed . Surroundings beautifully decorated shame about the food”
- Kevin Salsbury
“After a much needed refurb The Wharf is looking good and has retained its local pub character. Friendly staff, good range of beers and a new menu. We had Cajun Calamari, nicely spiced and tender, followed by a decent portion of crispy battered fish and chips and for me a juicy minty lamb steak with orzo.”
- tkamiri
“Great pub with a proper local feel Drinks always spot on and the food is consistently good Staff are friendly and on it even when it’s busy Nice atmosphere whether you’re popping in for one or staying a while Definitely recommend”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Old-world, canalside inn with rustic-chic interiors and garden offering real ales and all-day food.”
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Highlights· 7
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Good for watching sport
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Offerings· 6
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Has dancing
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking
Location
Bars near Wharf Tavern
- The Red Lion4.42,3882.8 mi
sunday roast, recent refurbishment, dog friendly seating
- Kings Arms Knowle4.42,1752.9 mi
sunday roast, sticky toffee pudding, sunday roast sharer for two
- Clarendon Arms4.45577.9 mi awayWheelchair accessible
fish n chips fryday deal, sunday roast dinner, giant yorkshire puddings
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharf TavernReservations | 3.9834 | — | fish and chips, cajun calamari, lamb with orzo |
| The Red Lion | 4.42,388 | 2.8 mi | sunday roast, recent refurbishment, dog friendly seating |
| Kings Arms Knowle | 4.42,175 | 2.9 mi | sunday roast, sticky toffee pudding, sunday roast sharer for two |
| Clarendon ArmsWheelchair accessible | 4.4557 | 7.9 mi away | fish n chips fryday deal, sunday roast dinner, giant yorkshire puddings |
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