The Forest Bar & Restaurant

4.6

985 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Mar 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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.

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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
Neighbourhood
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 985 people are saying

The Forest Bar & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Good for business meals
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Neighbourhood gem
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
British
Solihull
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Forest Bar & Restaurant offers a lively atmosphere with "amazing food and service." Known for its superb Sunday roasts and "fantastic chicken wings," it's a popular choice for celebrations. While some diners note noise and occasional service delays, the friendly staff and delicious meals consistently impress.

985 Reviews

D
Derek
Cheshire9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came at 4:30 pm offered a limited menu which was ok because of the time but we did not want chicken wings as the person I was with does not like meat on a bone so we had the mini fish cakes . We found out that others were offered chicken tenderloins of chicken which we would have preferred . It might be worth asking about this alternative if not offered Otherwise we enjoyed our meal
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amy
Birmingham2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sunday roast was the best we’ve had in a long time. Will definitely be going again. Lovely staff and all round good vibe.
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Debbie
Birmingham9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and service by hard working pleasant staff Sad that chicken wings no longer on the menu but will not deter me from future visits
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TimN
Birmingham5 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food great service only average this time. Lots of staff but little organisation led to us staring at plates for too long.
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Caroline
Birmingham3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We couldn’t fault it. Best place by far for food 🫶🏼🫶🏼
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply the best lunch in Solihull Knowle and Dorridge.
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Heather
Birmingham2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really lovely meal. There was a nice lively atmosphere in the bar section but a little more quieter in the restaurant which was nice while we were eating. Staff were very helpful and attentive and the Sunday lunch was delicious. Would highly recommend.
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Kate
Bristol1 review
4.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was very busy and service was slow to start with. Once the food arrived it was tasty and plentiful. This was our second visit for Sunday lunch and we were not disappointed.
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Sue
Warwickshire15 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very busy but good service & lovely food. Very noisy restaurant
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OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and reasonably priced..loved it and recommend to anyone..the cauliflower wings were incredible..and the service was fast and servers very pleasant..
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The Forest Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 985 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 26 times today

Google Map for The Forest Bar & Restaurant

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

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Additional information

Neighbourhood
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

About this restaurant

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 985 people are saying

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