The Arbor Lights

I've lived in the West Midlands for 35 years, worked all over the UK and can honestly say that the food at Arbor Lights is the best I have ever eaten (including some famous eateries in London).

Ended up going to Arbor Lights by accident, as Chez Jules (French and great food) in Birmingham got flooded!!!

Was expecting 'Posh Pub Grub' ..... but got just 'Posh Grub'!!

Staff were great, friendly & efficient but not 'in your face',

I recommend the Black Pudding starter and Vennison & Chocolate Gravy main. Was too full for a pudding!

It's fairly expensive here, but worth every penny!
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Bee Cee Eff Cee
Thursday, March 06, 2008

We went to this resturant on Saturday 13th January and considering the time of year it was very busy. But by no means over booked.

To start we had a vegetarian tapas to share (the guacamole was delicious), then I had stuffed aubergine which was fantastic and came with a delicious salad and my husband had medalian steak which he says was lovely. We had cheesecake and Sticky Toffee Roularde for deserts and they were also divine.

If you are ordering wine by the glass go for a large at £4.20 because they small is a rip off at £3.95!!

The menu is a pricey for the area, but the food is fantastic and can not be faulted.

Will definitely be going again!
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MRS O''C
Sunday, January 14, 2007

Every town has some good and Walsall has more than it's fair share of bad (I can say this as I am Walsall born and bred!). Arbor Lights is definately Walsall's 'good'. In fact it's better than good. I am a regular and have been since it opened about three years ago and can categorically say it is brilliant. No nonsense food, no nonsense service. There are no fancy tablecloths and posh cutlery, it's all about the food, wine, ale and atmosphere. The menu is great, uncomplicated and dictated to by the seasons. The selection of starters is always very interesting and if you can't make up your mind, go for the soup, never disappointing. As for the mains there is a really good selection for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans alike. I always enjoy the steak or duck cooked to perfection. Desserts are never that appealing to me whenever I eat out but there is always choice between something light and refreshing, sweet or wickedly rich. The wine is always good and they are happy to reccommend one to accompany your meal and I am told the ale is also very good. Finally, the atmosphere. The staff are always so friendly and never rush you. If the table has been re-booked they will effortlessly move you onto one of their comfy leather sofas for after dinner drinks and they won't pester you with the bill. Overall, it's a wonderful place that is suitable for couples, families, work parties or a good girls night out. (The lunches are great too!)
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Tuesday, April 25, 2006