The Builders' Arms
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About The Builders' Arms
On Derry Street in Wolverhampton, The Builders' Arms runs as a pub-style bar and grill with an Indian kitchen, pairing draught lagers such as Madri with a grill-led menu. The kitchen turns out kebabs, chicken wings and a recurring mixed grill that brings together lamb chops, butter chicken and lamb sharabi curry. A private dining room at the back handles groups looking to settle in for a longer meal. The counter takes walk-ins throughout the week, with the grill doing the bulk of the cooking.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
139 dishes · mains £2–18- Paneer Malai Methi£9.50
- Saag Paneer£9.00
- Saag Aloo£7.50
- Chana Masala£7.50
- Bombay Aloo£7.50
- Tadka Daal£7.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter chicken, mixed grill, lamb chops and lamb sharabi.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter chicken, mixed grill, lamb chops and lamb sharabi.
Customer Review Summary
The Builders' Arms draws most of its praise for the mixed grill, repeatedly singled out for tender, smoky lamb chops and flavour-packed kebabs, with several reviewers pairing the meal with a cold Madri beer. Close behind, the butter chicken earns its own devoted following, described by one as "to die for" and by another as a clear recommendation, while the lamb sharabi curry is called possibly the best the reviewer has tasted. Service is repeatedly described as prompt, friendly, and efficient, and the room as relaxed and welcoming, framing the place in one reviewer's words as the best desi pub around. On the negative side, a small number of diners describe the curry as tasting like tomato soup or as the worst they have tried, calling it disgusting and saying they would not return, though these accounts sit against a far larger run of enthusiastic repeat visits.
Customer Review Summary
The Builders' Arms draws most of its praise for the mixed grill, repeatedly singled out for tender, smoky lamb chops and flavour-packed kebabs, with several reviewers pairing the meal with a cold Madri beer. Close behind, the butter chicken earns its own devoted following, described by one as "to die for" and by another as a clear recommendation, while the lamb sharabi curry is called possibly the best the reviewer has tasted. Service is repeatedly described as prompt, friendly, and efficient, and the room as relaxed and welcoming, framing the place in one reviewer's words as the best desi pub around. On the negative side, a small number of diners describe the curry as tasting like tomato soup or as the worst they have tried, calling it disgusting and saying they would not return, though these accounts sit against a far larger run of enthusiastic repeat visits.
Featured reviews
- Grant Edwards
“Superb beer and food. Keep up the good work guys”
- Anil B
“Never disappoints, good quality food at a good price. The mixed grill is great and the lamb sharabi is probably the best curry i think i’ve tasted!”
- James
“Probably the best mixed grill I’ve had in a long time! The lamb chops were incredibly tender and full of smoky flavor. kebabs were packed with flavor and the chicken wings were delicious with the right amount of smokiness. The portions were generous and every bite was better than the last. Paired with a cold Madri beer, it made for a fantastic meal.”
- Lexis wollop
“Very disappointing, food was absolutely disgusting, possibly the worst curry ive ever tried 🤮 definitely will not order from here again!”
- Hayley Price
“Heard some good things fancied a curry and thought ill give it a try never been so disappointed in all my life tasted like a bowl of tomotoe soup for the money they charge discusting wont be eating from there again and I aint one to leave reviews but very bad”
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Sports
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Organic dishes
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Beer
- Food
- Free water refills
- Offerings· 9
- Alcohol
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Dining options· 4
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
- Highlights· 3
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Sports
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Bar & grills near The Builders' Arms
- The Angel Inn4.46641.2 mi£10–20
lamb curry, mix grill, cobra on tap
- The Orange Tree4.64611.3 mi
onion bhaji, lamb clay pot
- The Garden Bar4.08331.4 mi£10–20
mixy, food, loud inside
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Builders' Arms | 4.5875 | — | £10–20 | butter chicken, mixed grill, lamb chops |
| The Angel Inn | 4.4664 | 1.2 mi | £10–20 | lamb curry, mix grill, cobra on tap |
| The Orange Tree | 4.6461 | 1.3 mi | — | onion bhaji, lamb clay pot |
| The Garden Bar | 4.0833 | 1.4 mi | £10–20 | mixy, food, loud inside |
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