The Forest Bar & Restaurant

4.7

905 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

The Forest Hotel is a boutique hotel and bar with 12 luxury bedrooms and an award-winning Gastro-Pub restaurant, located in the heart of Dorridge, directly opposite the train station. An 1870's coach house turned boutique hotel, The Forest Hotel bridges traditional with contemporary. Our cosy fine dining restaurant offers a wide selection of meals - ranging from our Pub Classics and Famous Chicken Wings to our award winning Sunday Roasts and our delightful Lunch menu, which changes weekly.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 9:00 am–10:30 pm Wed, Thu 9:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
01564 772120
Website
http://www.forest-hotel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dan Androne
Private party facilities
Book our Private Dining Room for the ultimate experience.

Location
25 Station Approach, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands B93 8JA
Neighborhood
Solihull
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Buffalo Franks Hot Sauce£6.00
Blue Cheese, Compressed Celery, Coriander, Black Onion Seeds
Smokey BBQ£6.00
White Alabama Suace, Spring Onions, Crispy Onions, House Slaw, White Sesame
Classic Salted Caramel£6.00
Crispy Bacon, Droitwich Sea Salt
Plum and Hoisin£6.00
Sesame, Pickled Ginger, Crispy Noodles, Spring Onions
Cauliflower "Wings"£6.00
Flavours: Buffalo Franks Hot Sauce; Smokey BBQ; Classic Salted Caramel; Plum & Hoisin

What 905 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Great for brunch
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Good for groups
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Great for outdoor dining
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Forest Bar & Restaurant is a delightful dining destination known for its "fantastic wings," "superb roasts," and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "lovely ambience," making it a perfect spot for celebrations or a relaxed meal. "Great value for money" and a varied menu ensure a memorable experience.

905 Reviews

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Anne
Birmingham
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We always enjoy our breakfast here. It’s good that you take care of those in our group requiring Gluten Free food. Would be great if you had more teapots available.
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Vicki
Birmingham
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and staff exceptional, food always hits a spot
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Cheryl
Birmingham
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous night. Food was brilliant…great sharing plates. Couldn’t fault the food, service or atmosphere.
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Lawrence
Birmingham
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Eaten here a few times always good quality and service
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Claire
London
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious Sunday lunch, hard working staff and great service by Lottie who was very helpful. We can’t wait to visit again soon - thanks so much!
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Derek
Cheshire
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Again a great light lunch and again I have come back
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David
Birmingham
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food very good but service a bit on slow side and parking a bit puzzling
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Stephanie
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing chateaubriand! The second time we've had it and it was cooked to perfection! Highly recommend.
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Lisa
Worcestershire
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great service, great prices on lunch menu
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Alison
Warwickshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a good a Sunday Lunch as you could get anywhere. I had the chicken this time for a change, it was moist and tender and absolutely delicious. The pork and beef were perfect according to my dining companions. This was all washed down with a couple of bottles of Chilean pinot noire. I could not have enjoyed it more. Thanks to the chefs and front of house staff for a lovely lunch.
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FAQs

The Forest Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 905 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Google Map for The Forest Bar & Restaurant

25 Station Approach, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands B93 8JA

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Solihull
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 9:00 am–10:30 pm Wed, Thu 9:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dan Androne
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.forest-hotel.com/
Phone number
01564 772120
Private party facilities
Book our Private Dining Room for the ultimate experience.

The Forest Bar & Restaurant

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Our Famous Wings

Buffalo Franks Hot Sauce£6.00

Smokey BBQ£6.00

Classic Salted Caramel£6.00

Plum and Hoisin£6.00

Cauliflower "Wings"£6.00

Featured Items

French Fries£4.00

House Salad£4.00

Greek Salad£4.50

Dirty Fries£5.50

What 905 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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