The Forest Bar & Restaurant

Name: The Forest Bar & Restaurant
Address: 25 Station Approach, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B93 8JA
Telephone: 01564 772120
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

940 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Neighbourhood 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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 09:00–22:30 Wed, Thu 09:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–00:00
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
Area
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 940 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Birmingham/West Midlands
Great for brunch
Birmingham/West Midlands
Child-friendly
Birmingham/West Midlands
Good for groups
Birmingham/West Midlands
Great for outdoor dining
Birmingham/West Midlands
British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Forest Bar & Restaurant delights with its "fantastic service" and "amazing food," especially the renowned Sunday roasts and wings. Despite a lively atmosphere, the attentive staff ensure a pleasant dining experience. While service can occasionally lag, the quality of food and inviting environment make it a "highly recommended" spot for any occasion.

940 Reviews

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Ian
Cornwall
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and excellent service. It was a great night on News Years Eve.
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Cheryl
VIP
Birmingham
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous evening as always. Atmosphere is so lovely. Food is if the best quality whether you choose light bits and wings or the main menu.
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Kufa
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and good and ambience. Enjoyed it a lot and gets better everytime we go there as the wings are to delicious
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Ashley
VIP
Birmingham
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a post Christmas Sunday lunch yesterday and I have to say it just gets better and better!! Everybody enjoyed the roasts (the beef was sublime), the place was buzzing and our waitress was brilliant. Well done the Forest - like the postman you always deliver!!
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Jayni
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In this "generation" it's hard to find great service & friendly, polite staff - even on an extremely busy night, this place was perfect! It's obvious why everyone loves their wings! And it's Dog Friendly which is an added bonus!
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caroline
VIP
Birmingham
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always really accommodating, lovely table in the corner away from the noise of the bar. Food was incredible as always
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Ashley
VIP
Birmingham
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch with brother in law - we did all the wings 😋 - chicken / cauliflower/ tenders - awesome!!
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Wayne
Birmingham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best Sunday roast around - everything about the meal was fantastic, great table, great service and outstanding food.
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Susan
Birmingham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Table of 4 ordered breakfast and coffees service was excellent food was delivered quickly and hot.
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Ashley
VIP
Birmingham
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a three generation lunch with my son-in-law and grandson - a really good boys nosh!!
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The Forest Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 940 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

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Google Map for The Forest Bar & Restaurant

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Solihull
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 09:00–22:30 Wed, Thu 09:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–00:00
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 booking

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 940 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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