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Kidderminster
Cookley
The Island Pool
The Island Pool Reviews

The Island Pool

British, European, International, Eat & Drink

Dishes priced around£9

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Reviews of The Island Pool (504)

Read what people think about The Island Pool. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about The Island Pool before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about The Island Pool and book a table with confidence!

5.4/6

504 reviews

5.4/6

504 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Very good"
5/6
Ron T.5 years ago · 1 review

A very good meal at a very reasonable price. Didn’t have the carvery this time but that looked good too.

"Excellent"
6/6
Cameron E.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Lovely food and staff. Definitely will be going back again.

"Very good"
5/6
Grace C.5 years ago · 1 review

Lovely carvery, friendly hardworking staff, nice puddings pretty twinkly lights.

"Excellent"
6/6
JENNIFER R.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Brilliant value. Breakfast ooked to perfection. Couldn't fault it at all.

"Excellent"
6/6
Julie F.5 years ago · 2 reviews

lovely friendly place, good service and great food. good value for money

"Excellent"
6/6
Carla K.5 years ago · 1 review

Loved it. Lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend. Five stars. Keep up the good work.

"Not good "
2/6
Angela W.5 years ago · 1 review

We arrived to a really bad sewerage smell in car park which isn't good when you are going for a meal a bit of a put off to say the least. Then we were asked to wait when we had booked a table. They set a table up as though they had over booked because of a few party's they had there going on. Our table was seated right in the middle were everyone was queuing for carvery so not good with everyone standing by you while eating and listening to conversation while eating no privacy. Don't think we will return again very disappointed. Food was edible but not that enjoyable and very skimpy on meat think because they were busy portion size was cut down.

"Very good"
5/6
Rachel C.5 years ago · 3 reviews

Super busy as it was Sunday. But as always the food was wonderful.

"Good"
4/6
Mike V.5 years ago · 10 reviews

Very busy. It always pays to book on a Monday. Meals not up to usual standard. Steak was very fatty and the fish was mainly inedible batter. Will stick with the reliable carvery in future.

"Very good"
5/6
Jason K.5 years ago · 1 review

They had ran out of cauliflower cheese, but we're very prompt in sorting. However, we had booked a table for 7 & were placed right by where everyone queued for the carvary. It was a little off putting, when people are staring at you while you're eating.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sue C.5 years ago · 1 review

We really enjoyed the carvery,we have been quite a few times and it has never disappointed.The staff are always very helpful and polite.

"Very good"
5/6
jayne p.5 years ago · 2 reviews

had to wait a little for the table but lovely food and friendly staff

"Excellent"
6/6
John W.5 years ago · 1 review

Easy to book and staff were very helpful and courteous.

"Very good"
5/6
Karen S.5 years ago · 1 review

Lovely meal. Good service and friendly staff. Great prices too on 2 for one. Saturdays.

"Very good"
5/6
Steven L.5 years ago · 1 review

Really enjoyed it Staff were very friendly Will visit again

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter B.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Best early carvery around here. Beef tender and vegetables fresh.

"Excellent"
6/6
Steve D.5 years ago · 1 review

Really Good food friendly staff, definitely will go again . Brilliant

"Very good"
5/6
Darren D.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Was a fairly quiet time when we arrived. We were seated quickly at a nicely located table. The selection of vegetables and the quality of the carvery was up to the usual high standards we've come to expect at the Island Pool, which is why we visit as regularly as we do.

"Excellent"
6/6
Audrey P.5 years ago · 5 reviews

good choice of fresh vegetables and selection of carvery meats. excellent service. my favourite carvery restaurant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Steph S.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Night out with friends meal well presented nice and hot and pleasant staff. Prices incredible.

"Very good"
5/6
Jane h.5 years ago · 1 review

Lovely, food very good, staff pleasant and helpful as always

"Very good"
5/6
Emma B.5 years ago · 14 reviews

Lovely place and great food. Highly recommended! We always look forward to going back.

"Average"
3/6
Janice P.5 years ago · 1 review

Our ordered food didn't arrive for us all at the same time, we asked for salt as there wasn't any, they never brought it we had to go and get other sauces too. Then we found that one of the steaks not as ordered then all of the mushrooms on the four plates were woefully past their best and they tasted musty and off! One of the sirloin steaks looked more like a rump steak. All of these things spoilt our meal making it a throughley disappointing experience that we are reluctant to repeat again in a hurry!!☹️

"Very good"
5/6
Maureen G.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent value. Would recommend. Nothing more to say fooling our visit today

"Excellent"
6/6
Karen M.5 years ago · 4 reviews

Best Sunday Carvery around need to book early though or can’t get in

"Excellent"
6/6
michael s.5 years ago · 1 review

Food was fantastic great service staff was lovely pub was great

"Very good"
5/6
Stephen B.5 years ago · 1 review

Food was great really good selection from the calvery. Thanks we will definitely be coming again. 😉

"Very good"
5/6
Debra T.5 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food and plenty of choice always served hot .

"Very good"
5/6
Belinda B.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Staff were very helpful and friendly. Had booked a table, arrived a little early but table was all ready for us.

"Excellent"
6/6
Wendy B.5 years ago · 1 review

Staff helpful and friendly. Food, especially the roast beef, was excellent and very reasonably priced. Overall, I'd highly recommend The Island Pool.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lynne F.5 years ago · 3 reviews

From when we walked in the door until we left the service, food, beer , was fantastic came here 2 months ago when my sisters from Bewdley invited us and had a great lunch , so as it was our 40th anniversary today we wanted to have a meal at the island pool well worth the 60 mile round trip will see you again soon . many thanks Pete Fletcher

"Excellent"
6/6
Rachel B.5 years ago · 3 reviews

always a fab carvery...this is my go to place for a good meal and catch up with friends

"Excellent"
6/6
Rachel B.5 years ago · 3 reviews

fab as ever . great food ,service and value for money

"Excellent"
6/6
Adrian H.5 years ago · 1 review

Food and service were excellent. Very good value for money

"Excellent"
6/6
Jenny F.5 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic meal - couldn't fault it! Best carvery around the area

"Excellent"
6/6
Kelly R.5 years ago · 1 review

Always like it the food and the atmosphere, will go again

"Average"
3/6
Dawn W.5 years ago · 2 reviews

We booked a table for 8 on a Sunday lunchtime for my father in laws birthday, we were hoping to order a mix of carveries and off the main menu but only carvery was available, it does not state this anywhere on the website, so this was a little disappointing, our table was in a cramped little area away from the main dining area, the tables had seen better days and it lacked atmosphere, food was ok, (broccoli had seen better days) but there was a good selection of veg, the service was good and the price was reasonable, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for

"Excellent"
6/6
Emma M.5 years ago · 1 review

One of our party was on crutches- the staff were most attentive, carrying food to the table etc.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sheila G.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Haven't visited for some years but was very impressed and will most certainly return in the future.

"Very good"
5/6
Anne R.5 years ago · 1 review

We enjoyed the carvery and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

"Awful"
1/6
Graham R.5 years ago · 1 review

The chef serving the food was abrupt not very friendly the beef was a cheap cut very stringy no atmosphere at all

"Excellent"
6/6
ian s.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent every time we go love the carvery and good beer.

"Excellent"
6/6
Cliff J.5 years ago · 1 review

Great carvery lunch with good staff and a range of good food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Allyson C.5 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food with plenty of choice. Very friendly helpful staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
jackie m.5 years ago · 5 reviews

Excellent as always . Always a beautiful array of vegetables, and succulent roasts.

"Excellent"
6/6
jackie m.5 years ago · 5 reviews

Fabulous service wonderful food and got a table in conservatory that I had asked for if it was possible.

"Very good"
5/6
Helen W.5 years ago · 1 review

Food was excellent only complaint would be the barmaid seemed to be in another world three times I asked for slice of lemon in my coke each time she said okay but forgot

"Very good"
5/6
Jill C.5 years ago · 1 review

Lovely carvery. good idea to pre book as it gets busy but have turned up before without booking and managed to get table for 2 think it's good idea to book if there's bigger party

"Excellent"
6/6
Susan L.5 years ago · 3 reviews

Food is always tasty and visit enjoyable with excellent customer service

"Excellent"
6/6
Susan P.5 years ago · 5 reviews

Lovely carvary very fresh. Clean and nice will go again

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