Top 12 places for carveries in the Midlands and Shropshire
Carveries are a delicious way of consuming a well-balanced, satisfying meal. Whether you're dining with just one other, or are tasked with feeding the whole family, here are a selection of the top carvery restaurants across the Midlands and Shropshire.
The Newbridge Inn -Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton
For a quality carvery every day of the week, look no further than the Newbridge Inn.
From Monday to Saturday you can treat yourself to a small or large carvery or half a roast chicken with a Dessert in their Meal Deal from £5.99.
This deal is available all day Monday to Saturday and comes with as many potatoes, chips, vegetables, baked beans and sauces as you like.
On a Sunday, for just £7.59 or £9.09 for a large, you can help yourself to four different slow roasted joints, or one of their various vegetarian substitutes, with as many sides as you like.
What’s more, kids eat for free every Sunday and Bank holiday.
Toby Carvery - Watling Street, Norton Canes, Cannock
When it comes to carveries, Toby Carvery really know their stuff, but one that particularly stands out is Toby Carvery Norton Canes.
Boasting that it is “Cannock’s favourite carvery restaurant” it is easy to see why with a variety of choice from 4 roast meats and an array of vegetables from £6.29, or £1.50 extra to supersize for extra meat and Yorkshire puddings.
Their seasonal vegetables change year round to offer tantalising variety, but one thing that never does is their crispy British potatoes, cooked in rapeseed oil to ensure they are low in saturated fat.
Ye Olde Punchbowl Inn - Ludlow Road, Bridgnorth
With low beam ceilings, intimate dining rooms, open fireplaces and the grand Tudor style study room, Ye Olde Punchbowl Inn is the perfect venue for any outing.
Carvery wise however this establishment boasts the multi-award winning AGA carvery service steeped in tradition, serving the best quality traditional produce straight to your hot plate.
Two-course evening specials starting from £9.95 are available Tuesday to Thursday, with the Sunday AGA carvery at the same price.
Chetwode Arms - Pipe Gate, Market Drayton
With traditional fires and log burners to keep you cosy, the Chetwode Arms is the place to go for a great atmosphere.
Their Sunday carvery offers a range of meats for you to choose, or a bit of everything for the undecided, and vegetables cooked to order, tailoring your experience to personal taste, along with golden roast potatoes and crisp Yorkshire puddings.
All of this will come to only £8.95, leaving you with plenty of change to follow up your dinner with one of the many choices the Chetwode Arms has to offer on their dessert menu.
The Dudley Arms - Wolverhampton Road, Himley
Situated right by the beautiful Himley Hall, The Dudley Arms has everything you could want from all-day breakfasts, delectable main meals and most importantly their carvery.
From £7.30 you receive your order ticket and wait for your number to come up on screen, eliminating the infuriating queues that can form around serving stations.
There is a choice of three to four meats and as many vegetables as you can handle, along with two choices of gravy.
Old Courthouse - High Street, Kingswinford
Priced at only £5.19 from 12 pm to 4 pm and £5.99 from 4 pm to 8 pm, the carvery at the Old Courthouse is great value for money.
You can choose from a selection of four different meats alongside various pies and bakes if you fancy something a little different.
They also offer a huge selection of traditional and seasonable vegetables such as ratatouille, carrot and swede mash, silverskin onions and savoy cabbage.
One Man and His Dog - Turnberry Road, Bloxwich
Only recently bringing in the choice of a Sunday carvery, One Man and His Dog is already making a name for their selection.
From £4.99 and a pudding for an extra £1 available all week, you have your choice of three meats, succulent roast potatoes, a choice of five different vegetables and lashings of gravy.
Along with their impeccable drinks deals and extensive dessert menu, you can enjoy a cheap and hearty meal with a large outdoor play area for the kids and a patio to relax.
The Summer House Boningale - Holyhead Road, Wolverhampton
Whether out for an intimate dinner or a large get-together, diners can sink your teeth into the Sunday carvery on offer from midday at the Summerhouse Bonnigale.
With a choice of four meats and an array of fresh vegetables, visitors are advised to book in advance as people travel from all over just for a top quality, homemade carvery with great value for money.
The Madebrook Carvery - Madeley, Telford
Following a complete refurbishment, the Madebrook Carvery now has a new menu.
Costing £5.95 on weekdays from 5pm to 8.30pm, £4.89 from 12pm to 4pm, and £7.49 on a Sunday, you have the choice of three meats and as many seasonable vegetables as you can eat. You also have the option to go large for an extra £1.50 for extra meat, sausages and a Yorkshire pudding.
There is also a daily vegetarian special option and a homemade pie of the day.
The Down Inn - Ludlow Road, Bridgnorth
The Down Inn has been a family run pub for more than 10 years, complete with a carvery throughout the week.
Choose any combination from 3 roasts and 8 freshly steamed and roasted vegetables for your meal, accompanied by home cooked Yorkshire puddings, stuffing and a range of sauces.
Lunchtime and evening carveries in the week cost only £8.50 per person with Saturday evening and Sunday carveries priced only at £9.50 per person. All children’s carveries cost only £6.95.
Affcot Lodge - Upper Affcot, Church Stretton
The Affcot Lodge hotel offers upgraded accommodation, extensive bar facilities and fresh local produce alongside their famous carvery.
With a choice of four meats, gigantic Yorkshire puddings, and a huge variety of vegetables and sauces, you can even personalise your experience with cooking requests to suit your own personal taste.
All of this costs just £9.95 with the option of upgrading to a two course meal (main and pudding) for just £14.20. All children under 12s meals are just £4.95 with no charge for babies.
Mill Farm - Lichfield Road, Cannock
With a modern, spacious interior and everything from all-you-can-eat breakfasts, an array of brugers, baguettes, pizzas, wraps and other meals, there’s something for everyone at this family-friendly eatery.
But their high-quality carveries are well worth a try, priced at an affordable £7.49 for a standard dinner on a Sunday - or £4.99 during the week.
They also offer the option of going large or small - and provide vegetarian options.