This is where most of the UOB students hang out when they're not in the library or recovering from a hangover at Selly Sausage.
Cheap, pub (microwaveable) food doesn't put a downer on this place - where else can you get a steak for £3?!
They have sofas and comfortable chairs - as well as pool tables in the back. It's great for groups wanting to socialise or predrink or study!
Food was amazing we ordered lots of different dishes so we could try a range on items on the menu and each dish tasted lovely. Will 100% return.
Very good prices and good value for money, lots of offers on food and drink.
Restaurant looks amazing and decorated well looks modern and inviting. One of the best looking restaurants in a while.
Chairs are very comfy which is a bonus.
Toilets very clean and baby friendly.
Good customer service although felt rushed to order.
No parking so need to find parking nearby.
Great food and atmosphere.
There's a lot of reviews on here from before it was taken over by the current management, it's changed for the better now, with amazing Indian food and fast friendly service from the bar and restaurant staff. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. 👍🏻
I was at The Soak for lunch time so it was not crowded and service was super friendly and helpful! I really enjoyed the atmosphere and they have good prices too!
The place is comfortable and the food is average but worth your money. Would recommend going with friends.
Be careful. Medium is spicy! 🌶️
Have visited a few times now, tried a few of the Indian dishes which are tasty and decent portion for the price. Simple chips. Garlic naan thin but tasty (family complained I smelt of garlic for 48hrs). Fish pakora was a little bland but everything else we’ve tried was good. Friendly and efficient service. Clean establishment. Better than I expected. Music a bit loud for relaxed eating and conversation.
Really amazed how good the food is, service was quick, good choice of food on the menu, great selection of drinks, staff are polite and friendly, well done guys we will be back for sure.
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Excellent service from all members of staff. Very attentive, able to meet all our demands when ordering food etc ,with such a large group of 20 people. We booked for a party of 24 people to celebrate my sons 24th birthday & my daughters 22nd birthday (their bdays are just days apart).
Excellent atmosphere,big TV screens,not too noisy, comfortable seating.
Loved the fact that a member of staff came to introduce herself and advised, if we required anything she would be at hand to meet our needs,you wouldn't normally get that service in a busy pub !!!
Clean,comfy seating, easy accessible toilets downstairs and upstairs, which I must say we're clean considering it's a pub.
Really accommodating to our needs,even stored our large 14 x14 fresh cream birthday cake in their fridges until we needed it(supplied plates,spoons & napkins)I had brought my own as not every place supplies this, but it was very nice they had already sorted this out for me.
Definitely recommend choosing the Soak & Bar Grill for small celebtions or for having a party. Easily accessible for all the students as they could walk back to their accommodation and not worry about having to drink and drive,ideal location.
Excellent end to our childrens University life at Bham University.
Excellent food, mainly ordered large meat mixed grills & large vegetarian mixed grills with naans and lots of drinks.
Thank you :)
Wao! Wao!! Wao!!!
This is the best meals that my family and I have ever enjoyed from Greene King Branch so far. Right from the entrance, the waitress (Caroline) welcome us with a lovely smile and seated us in a comfy corner. The starter was so appetising and the Main Dishes that followed after 10 minutes was well plated, nicely portioned and delicious. We had no option than to request the presence of the Chef (Chris) and acknowledge his excellent service. In short I can't fault the service in any way. However, I would recommend that the management upgrade most of the furnitures.
On behalf of my family and I, we say a very BIG THANK YOU to both Caroline and Chris for making our day. 💯
Large mixed grill was great, good price and plenty food for two people with a side of chips 👍🏻 great selection of beers as well
Adebimpe Oluwafunmilayo Adeyemi
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The Soak is a pub with a Indian/ Asian type restaurant combined. They have a selection of beers and ciders, as well as a number of wraps, and other Indian food. The service was alright. Although you have to go to a different place to order from the kitchen and differently at the bar. Nice ambiance, the decor is quite lovely. Amiable staff too. Although it will be nice to have serviettes and cutleries on the table and not have to look around for a staff to get them.
located in selly oak very accessible for uni students. prices for the drinks and food are good.
I would like to thank all the staff members for providing such an amazing service and experience. The food was amazing and delicious. Really enjoyed the evening. Thank you for the kind gesture and welcome. Will definitely visit again
Really nice place! The prices are great, the food was so nice and there were loads of vegan options too.
The food was amazing. It's really tasty, to be honest. And also the ambiance was nice and aesthetic. Will definitely go again.
Loved the vibe of the restaurant. The food options are quite varied and pocket friendly. Being a student this is the place I would recommend to everyone to go have a blast with your friends and eat delicious food.
Good value food, fantastic service, nice atmosphere. Definitely aimed at the student population, and very reasonably priced. Enjoyed an evening meal here with my daughter.
Popped in this place with my student daughter for a bite to eat before a gig. She comes here with her friends. The food was lovely and very reasonably priced. We shared a curry with masala fries, poppadoms and naan. Good choice of drinks, we had flavoured gins. Delicious food well presented. The pub and facilities were excellent. Would definitely come back here with my husband for a meal.
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