The Dovecote Pub & Carvery in Sandwell

Staff are very nice and friendly

2024 Changing my review as I came in yesterday and was disappointed by the service. I came to the bar to buy a carvery. Tall guy and girl with glasses were there. Guy was serving someone and the girl was just standing there, basically looking like she didn’t want to be there. Another customer up to the bar on the other side and she went over to serve him but ignored me! The guy server was in front of me pouring a pint (a FULL pint if he was trying it to test it this is NOT true! I wasn’t born yesterday!) and he noticed me roll my eyes and tut (I very nearly walked out) and he said Ild be next. After pouring the FULL pint he proceeded to take a swig out of it in front of me and then served me!! Why on earth do you let your staff drink alcohol whilst on shift especially in front of customers it’s very unprofessional and again he seemed like he didn’t want to be there. I was shocked but because I was so hungry I ordered my carvery (he didn’t ask if I wanted a drink) and left the bar. The carvery itself was basic and bland I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it taste more better. It’s going to be a while before I step foot here again, somethings definitely changed here. EDIT in reply to you - there’s not a chance he poured that pint to test it, don’t pull the wool over my eyes. Why would he pull a FULL pint to test?!? Yes I’ve been coming for 3 years on and off but the food has gotten worse and the service even more so. …………… This review made in 2021 Just moved into the area and had to try this out. I did pick a busy day but the food was fantastic. Quick service and piping hot Carvery, much better than other places I’ve been to. Lots of families here which to me shows it’s a popular place with the locals.

Unfortunately, in this case, my presence at the Dovecotes was for a wake, after a relative had died. Having said that, the buffet supplied by the management was superb. A wide range of foods were available including various sandwiches, snacks and pies, chicken drumsticks, spring rolls, savouries cheese and pineapple plus much more. Back in the main room, the daily carvery was available, and being as I have actually tasted the carvery at a previous visit, I have got to say it was excellent, with all the usual carvery suspects to choose from, and it was good value too. On the down side, the pub could do with upgrading the decor and improving the quantity of beer selection. The dreary and dated, dimly lit surroundings spoil the enjoyment of the excellent food.

Had our first carvery from Dovecoat and was really nice with plenty of choice, food was delivered in good time and was still warm when we got it. Everything was packed well and plenty of food, will definately order again.

main meal worth the money plenty of food. didn't drain the veg well though and there was water in the bag. but food was hot. and would order again.... however Just don't order a main and dessert together they put my chocolate cake with cream ontop of the piping got food which resulted in a melted watery stodgy cake (well what was left of the cake) . so won't be ordering a dessert next time. but worth the money for the main and not having to cook. quick delivery.

Lovely food as always. Thank you.

I Thought This Would Be The Sunday Roast ???? !!!! Usually With Lamb, Nevertheless Not As Good As Yesterday, Lovely Food Though, Less Food Was Given This Time And Charged More, Thank You

realy nice food deffo not watery mash 😂 its perfect evrything was nice and tasty deffo best online carvery and will be ordering again

Food perfect, hot and good portions. Pot of gravy had leaked all in bag so had to make some but food was lovely

Absolutely Amazing 👏 🌟 best carvery I have had in a very long time

Very nice and tasty. Good value as well. Thanks!

If you like a carvery or are able to eat meat then it seems to have a good carvery and some good options on the Chinese menu. Unfortunately they had no vegetarian options as an alternative to the carvery and their Chinese menu had very limited vegetarian options too. I had some spring rolls and egg fried rice in the end. The staff were very friendly and kind.

CARVERY- The mash was like water, absolutely nothing had flavour except the stuffing ball which was rock solid and I think was a frozen one anyway.

Lovely food definitely one of my favourite go to if I’ve had a long day and can’t be bothered to cook.

We enjoy going to this establishment due to one amazing person Becky… she’s attentive, holds a laugh and a conversation with us each week and goes out of her way to meet our families requirements. This place would be as good as it is without her cheerful smile to greet us each week…

Just eat deliverey driver awful it went to wrong address finally got to mine hour late i gave him code he asked me for extra 5 pound because he went to wrong house and would not give me food after i paid for it

Not many in but enjoyed food I had beef carvery and my guess had pork and turkey all the meat was very tender lady who was in charge very friendly and happy to help she carried my plate to our table without me asking because I am disabled I would recommend

Love the carveries here. On all week, with 4 meats on a Sunday.

Food is 10-10 but customer service was shocking!!! I order the carvery every week via delivery but today was going to be nearby so thought I’ll pop in & collect…lady on shift didn’t smile, no greeting, I’m in the hospitality business these are the very basics..disappointed to say the least

Food wasnt wat i was expecting u dont have sour kraut on a sunday dinner sadly resturant didnt advertise saur kraut was on the carvery menu so had to throw 3 dinners in the bin 31 quid wasted will never eat here again

could have done with more meat but it was still lovely

Very nice staff very nice inside the pub food was lovely great choice

Came to this pub to have a beer. Can't comment on how the food was as I'm not generally a carvery fan and didn't try it, but there were a few annoying flies buzzing around inside which would've put me off anyway. Lady behind the bar was very friendly and welcoming. The place itself was quite dingey inside. There was an outdoor area though, which looked ok in the sunshine. Good sized carpark, so no inconvenience if visiting by car.

Delicious meal, generous portions. I know the dovecote offer cauliflower cheese so would be nice to add an option to order this

Only 1 problem beer 2 expensive bottle of magners £4-50 carling n black £4-55 make it about £3-80 apint might get more people in

Just ordered 3 carvery s delivered fast massive portion s and really nice well.worth money highly recommend. It

fantastic food excellent value for money

I hadn't been to the dovecote for about 8 yrs but went Saturday evening with my friend and I wasn't disappointed,the food was beautiful and the staff really helpful and friendly so today we decided to have a carvery delivered and once agen the food was lovely,nice and hot and plenty of ìt,I will definitely be ordering again🤩

Absolutely beautiful carvery, big variety of veg, very tasty. Definitely recommend!

first time ordering & not very good, very dry meat, yorkies & stuffing was hard to cut & eat. ended up wasting food & money

Excellent carvery, massive portions! Thank you.

Not great. Meat cold, roasters looked like they were cooked under the heat lamp fair few flies in the carvey area only positives of the carvery was stuffing and gravy, plenty of better carveries near by won't return again

This pub is on the main road (hill top) it has it's own car park for quite a few cars. Inside a bar, dining room, party room and Carvery room. Nice clean atmosphere friendly staff, Chinese eat-in and take away. Kids menu available. Carvery has four types of meat and boiled vegetables, mash and gravy. Very delicious must try. Dovecote has introduced a reward card where you have to purchase a Carvery and have the card stamped 3 Stamps, gets you 1free draught soft drink, 6 Stamps gets you free dessert when you buy a Carvery. On complete card 1free Carvery.

I think this place had it's glorious times few decades ago. It's ok, to have a drink there, but I won't be back there with pleasure.

Food wasn't too bad Yorkshire puddings were hard as rock dessert was OK had lemon meringue so can't go wrong really hubby had fudge cake said wasn't good. Decor is very dated carpet needs replacing and toilets are out of the 80's quite expensive really have been to cheaper and better

Been coming here since I was at college 💋🥰 it’s a good place to get pissed with your friends ❤️

First time ordering. Easy to order Quality good and food was fresh and hot .

Lovely meals with good choice veg on carvery menu. Service was friendly. Excellent would recommend 👌

It's not were I live but we been twice now with brother in law who lives that way and it's a lovely carvery and has a lot of different foods to have very nice meal

Food was alright tbh could do with more meat but other than that all good

Highly reccommend -superb selection of vegetables at the carvery , great seating arrangements and helpful and friendly staff -love to revisit soon .

great food and service every time 😁

the food was absolutely amazing, I have recommended this place to my dad

As per usual, food very good. 👍🏻

Good food but would not serve me a vodka because I was with my son who's 18 and I might have gave it to him, I go regularly but today staff was moaning that they was short staff and we will get our dessert when she can ... and stated that she was running the kitchen and bar on her own. And half the dessert on the menu was out of stock. Really gone down hill since new management.

Very bad service and very rude food was horrible never use there again disgusting

Honestly this place is the best for take out cavery. They listed to your notes, always a decent amount of food. Unlike competitors. Will always recommend Dovecote!!

Ordered a take out. Beef was extremely dry. ordered around 12:30 so it was overcooked. Yorkshire puddings was Pre-made frozen (aunt Bessie'ish) a carvery chef should know how to cook a yorkie. Roast potatoes where deep fried and dry. Mash needed seasoning. The onion gravy was nice and veg was cooked well. ordered fudge cake and came with cream already poured on it so was soggy when I came to eat it. alot of room for improvement. won't order again

Beef was extremely dry. ordered around 12:30 so it was overcooked. Yorkshire puddings was Pre-made frozen (aunt Bessie'ish) a carvery chef should know how to cook a yorkie. Roast potatoes where deep fried and dry. Mash needed seasoning. The onion gravy was nice and veg was cooked well. ordered fudge cake and came with cream already poured on it so was soggy when I came to eat it. alot of room for improvement. won't order again

Absolutely probably one of the best carvery’s I’ve had as of late. The TC I had the other day was awful so tried somewhere new and so glad I did!! Yummy!! Those veggies!

much love to all you at dovecote. you guys rock ❤️

I was the DJ for a small wedding there on the 4-May-2024, the staff and service are very nice adding a sense of warmth in the atmosphere. Keep up the good work guys.

Mash tasted like water stuffing hard as bullets and I had a loose tooth come out due to the stuffing

Ordered through deliveroo Not impressed with the food Mash is lumpy and dry Stuffing ball overcooked and dry Roast potatoes dry Meat very salty Veg tastes like it was cooked in a Chinese restaurant Overall awful carvery will not be ordering from here again Gave it to the dog and even she wouldn’t eat it

not good the roasties were black and dry like they had been keeping warm all day mash potatoes were like water not taste , veg was ok though, when I have eaten in the restaurant it is nice, so why is a take away not as good

It was great it was early. Not sure why you are saying sorry. Driver was polite and really nice. Never ordered from the Dovecote I will again. Really nice food.

Highly recommend. had 3 dinners but we all wanted different so left a note for how I wanted each dinner, I must say they followed the note perfectly and everything was spot on. Great value for the money and food is fantastic, thanks again.

massive improvement well done the onion gravy is the best I've had any where 10 pout of 10

It's a really good pub and the food is great

Food portions and quality was great as always. However it did arrive cold this time round due to being delivered by bike 🤦‍♀️ Not ideal for 4 Sunday roast dinners, all had to be reheated.

Lovely great staff Lovely food will use again and again

The carvery is horrible my 3rd visit today the food is bland with a funny taste. Never will I be eating here, even though it’s very local to me. The bar staff no faults. The music was also a bit loud.

no mention of onions cherry tomatoes leeks peppers bamboo shoots being smothered all over the top made everything tatse the same and we don't like onions so made it inedible

Went there for Xmas dinner on 25 December for the Family the Starter was lovely we had waiter service for the First Part and a tiny Sherry but it was Tiny a nice mince pie the vegs could be cook a bit more until softer but do not like the custard we had a great time first ever meal out on Xmas

Lovely dinner and it was red hot

Amazing ! First time ordering and im so impressed

First time from dovecote, good food and plenty of it.

Very impressed lovely homecooked meal

I visit this place most Sundays for a carvery and have never been disappointed. There are always 4 meats to choose from and a good selection of vegetables. I can recommend a visit.

Food was lovely, first time we have ordered , pricey for kids carvery . Could do with doing proper roast potatoes instead of frozen that was all that was missing

Ordered a few times now fantastic

Great food as always, excellent delivery service and driver.

Really good food. Will definitely be using again.

I can not fault the food one bit, and the gravy is delicious 🙌… highly recommend

Great pub with delicius fresh carvery !!! Staff so firendly the chefs did a great job will by back soon .Thanks

Wonderful selection of meats and vegetables really enjoyed our meal 10 out of 10

The food and service is absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended

Food good value and drinks reasonable. Plenty of veg to eat with choice of 4 meats. Shame more people should try the Carvery. Management friendly and cater for all parties. Worth a call for pricing ☺️

Lovely dinner will definitely order again.

Had our Sunday carvery and it is the best carvery around and would recommend to all friends and family …

Really disappointed about this pub as we expected a more enjoyable experience. Carvery was disappointing, lacking in flavour, & I think the whole carvery veg section needs rethinking. We can say the lady bar staff Natasha was lovely & couldn't do enough to accommodate us. But went away feeling deflated & won't be back. We can't recommend eating here.

Great Sunday Carvery And priced fairly

Booked for my dad's wake!!! The food was awful, cheese spread sandwiches and not the food that we agreed at all!!! The level of disappointment is unexplainable. The bar staff were amazing and clearly have been left to take the fall for owners. I would advise everyone to avoid this venue at all costs

Been here today as its normally our go to place, but after this visit we're not sure we will be attending again food wasn't good at all, mash was very lumpy, the roasts were hard, the stuffing was very dry, the apple pie was like a cake base as it had been heated in a microwave and didnt have any flavour and custard was like water having said this we all ate what we could as at a price of £97 for 2 adults and 4 children to eat and drink then it sure was being eaten... very disappointed on this visit and think I shall be looking for somewhere else in the future been visiting this place for about 10 years or more and to see it served up like this today was very unpleasant

It was nice but a bit pricey for what we got

Carvery was lovely Well stocked great service Home made trifle was delicious

The meat is giving out like rations.the chicken was that tough it offered to fight me twice.the staff thought that king edward invented the potatoe.the beef had frost bite and the onions are that under cooked they were crying.the carvery was more cold than the titanic and staff thought it was funny and laughed about it..wouldnt even take my dogs there to be honest..the dining room was more cold than outside.the carpets are older than david dickinson..unexceptable and avoid like covid.oh and I don't even drink alcohol as got a bad heart so nice try with your lies..your pub is victorian inside and this isn't the only review stating that your food is cold and we definitely will go somewhere else and any recommendations to people around West Bromwich won't include yours.💯 and online bullying..lmfaooooo.I've simply left a negative review which isn't against the law and the truth is obviously something you don't like.🤦‍♂️..your food was cold.your carpets are sticky and old..the place was cold and the staff were rude and the servings were rations.end of.oh and apparently refunded one person who turned up late.lmfaoooo.we came together in a taxi and a party.lmfaoooo again..it was just a meal on a Sunday which we all regret as the food was decomposing and should be on that film (frozen) and as for saying people like me don't deserve any service.🤔.hows about people like you provide a proper service then perhaps people like me wont leave negative feedback 👌.p.s everyone for £2 more go toby carvery burntree Island where the food is 1st class

Food was absolutely vile I ordered cottage pie I don't know what I got but never again

VERY generous portions today, we really enjoyed, thanks very much.

Food was lovely staff was was also very nice

Lovely food with plenty lean meat ... great portion size. Will definitely order again!

Frozen veg and Yorkshire pudding burnt stuffing and most of it cold

First time order from here but Both Sunday roasts was spot on 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Will be ordering again ♿👍

Very courteous delivery driver, pleasant and polite

Although not the best food I have eaten it was nice and hot and the meat was tender so ty

Always a great carvery... only thing really is that the place needs an update in the dining area and higher table's as they are very low and tall people can't get their legs under comfortably.

Absolutely beautiful carvery everything cooked to perfection . Meat melted in your mouth . Lemon meringue pie was super tasty its been years since i had a carvery from here and this was far superior than the last will definately recommend and order again .

My food arrived today 2 tiny pieces of beef the food was cold the vegetables was very hard ! And undercooked I have this dinner a lot and today literally was very bad cold !!! Very unlike yourself to provide food like this

Brilliant place nice chilled atmosphere.friendly staff ,food is lovely as always one of my favourite places to eat

I enjoyed my meal but next time I will remember to eliminate from the vegetables as there were things on that I do not like, but did not distract from the things I ate they were very nice. Very good value as there was ample food.