
Waterfront
Quick info
About Waterfront
Waterfront is a pub and restaurant on Wolverhampton Rd W in Walsall, part of the Hungry Horse chain, with outdoor tables set along the canal and further seating inside that looks over the water. The menu runs to twenty dishes, including fish and chips and steak, alongside nachos served as a sharer. Table service brings orders to diners rather than a counter setup, and children are given colouring, painting, and biscuit-decorating activities at the table. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance runs to the door, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The pub opens daily, and a quiz night is held. Reservations are recommended. The combination of canal-side outdoor tables and indoor water-view seating gives diners a choice of settings for meals through the day.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Fish and Chips
- Cocktails
- Full Monty Mixed Grill
- Chicken Skewers
- Lasagne
- Rump Steak
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak dishes, nachos, kids activities like easter egg hunt and canalside seating by the water.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak dishes, nachos, kids activities like easter egg hunt and canalside seating by the water.
Customer Review Summary
The fish and chips draws the most consistent praise, described by multiple diners as arriving quickly and piping hot, with the nacho sharer and mac and cheese also singled out as generous and tasty. Regulars mention good-value pub classics, cocktail pitchers, and a Philly steak sub with a "generous portion of steak," alongside quiz nights and family activity tables that keep groups returning. Service quality varies sharply: several describe polite, fast staff, while others report long waits for food, uncleared tables, and one server who dismissed a complaint about overcooked lasagna and garlic bread. Food inconsistency recurs too, with a mixed grill called dry and overcooked, a burnt onion bhaji and "disgusting" samosa, dry salmon, and halloumi fries described as soggy from frozen. A few visits note a run-down feel, citing ripped seats, a sticky floor, and foul-smelling toilets. One reviewer reports a child was served a dessert on a plate and portion so hot it caused a burn, with staff allegedly laughing afterward rather than acknowledging the issue.
Customer Review Summary
The fish and chips draws the most consistent praise, described by multiple diners as arriving quickly and piping hot, with the nacho sharer and mac and cheese also singled out as generous and tasty. Regulars mention good-value pub classics, cocktail pitchers, and a Philly steak sub with a "generous portion of steak," alongside quiz nights and family activity tables that keep groups returning. Service quality varies sharply: several describe polite, fast staff, while others report long waits for food, uncleared tables, and one server who dismissed a complaint about overcooked lasagna and garlic bread. Food inconsistency recurs too, with a mixed grill called dry and overcooked, a burnt onion bhaji and "disgusting" samosa, dry salmon, and halloumi fries described as soggy from frozen. A few visits note a run-down feel, citing ripped seats, a sticky floor, and foul-smelling toilets. One reviewer reports a child was served a dessert on a plate and portion so hot it caused a burn, with staff allegedly laughing afterward rather than acknowledging the issue.
Featured reviews
- Joanne Riches
“I don’t normally complain about a service , but when I visited yesterday, I received my order and made a comment to my daughter about the garlic bread and food being over cooked , a staff member , who I’m assuming was shift lead as she wasn’t in a uniform, interrupted and commented “that’s the portion size of the garlic bread” in a rude tone , she didn’t ask me what the issue was , or mention the fact I commented about the lasagna being over cooked , just made that comment and walked off . Atmosphere was hostile. Not what I would expect from front line staff of a business of any kind!”
- Natalie C
“Brilliant place was a little quiet when we came but it was a nice, relaxing atmosphere the food was amazing and we sat by the water inside too. I would definitely come here again 🥰 as service was quickly and the customer service was amazing too.”
- Susan Wright
“Hi myself and my husband went there on the 11/07/2026 the place was nearly empty I ordered the jalfrezi curry they said I couldn’t have one because it’s only sold on Wednesday so I ordered the chicken tikka masala, when it came the onion bhaji was burnt black and the samosa was disgusting, there was no staff around to complain to there was one man behind the bar, it was the worst meal I’ve ever had no wonder the place was empty”
- Michaela Crosbie
“Came for Sunday dinner with my family, food was lovely, great portion size and service by Mia and Rich was top notch! Will definitely be coming again!”
- hayley tuohy
“Amazing food here!! Luke the chef is amazing, everything so hot and fresh. For a chain pub this is amazing, you won’t be disappointed. We live by the Keymaster in Willenhall but this is 10x better and such friendly service”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Easygoing pub, part of the Hungry Horse chain, with burgers, grills & outdoor tables by the canal.”
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Has dancing
- Serves food
- Offerings· 7
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Has free water refills
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Highlights· 7
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Good for watching sport
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
Location
Bars near Waterfront
- 0.5 miReservationsWi-Fi
mixed grill, veg manchurian, dhaba lamb curry in pressure cooker
- Royal Lion4.92641.2 mi£20–30ReservationsGood for kids
generous portions, seafood paella serves two, greek sharing platter
- The Manor Arms4.63841.9 mi£1–10
cheese and onion cobs, no bar layout, canal-side beer garden
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WaterfrontReservations · Good for kids | 4.22,089 | — | £10–20 | steak dishes, nachos, kids activities like easter egg hunt |
| GupShup Lounge Bar & GrillReservations · Wi-Fi | 4.9105 | 0.5 mi | — | mixed grill, veg manchurian, dhaba lamb curry in pressure cooker |
| Royal LionReservations · Good for kids | 4.9264 | 1.2 mi | £20–30 | generous portions, seafood paella serves two, greek sharing platter |
| The Manor Arms | 4.6384 | 1.9 mi | £1–10 | cheese and onion cobs, no bar layout, canal-side beer garden |
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