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The Forest Bar & Restaurant, Solihull, West Midlands

The Forest Bar & Restaurant

4.7
4.7
908 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 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.


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.

Menu

Our Famous Wings

  • Buffalo Franks Hot SauceGBP 6.00

    Blue Cheese, Compressed Celery, Coriander, Black Onion Seeds

    • Smokey BBQGBP 6.00

      White Alabama Suace, Spring Onions, Crispy Onions, House Slaw, White Sesame

      • Classic Salted CaramelGBP 6.00

        Crispy Bacon, Droitwich Sea Salt

        • Plum and HoisinGBP 6.00

          Sesame, Pickled Ginger, Crispy Noodles, Spring Onions

          • Cauliflower "Wings"GBP 6.00

            Flavours: Buffalo Franks Hot Sauce; Smokey BBQ; Classic Salted Caramel; Plum & Hoisin

            Featured Items

            • French FriesGBP 4.00

              • House SaladGBP 4.00

                • Greek SaladGBP 4.50

                  • Dirty FriesGBP 5.50

                    Bacon Bits, Crispy Onion, Hot Sauce, Cheese Sauce, Spring Onion

                    Last updated: 8 August 2023

                    What 908 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 (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.

                    908 Reviews

                    1. Phil

                      Warwickshire

                      3 reviews

                      4.0

                      3 reviews

                      Dined 1 day ago

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 3
                      Really like The Forest Hotel. Usually go for Wings Wednesday (a must). Took the family for Sunday lunch which was really nice. Without realising their was a difference i selected the restaurant when booking online, which is essentially their function room. I didn't like the room and it didn't have a great atmosphere. I much prefer the bar/restaurant area. Next time I'll stick to what I know. My wife and I have the Sunday Lunch (beef) and my kids had the Korean Chicken Burger. All really tasty and with good service.

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                    2. Jo

                      Worcestershire

                      12 reviews

                      5.0

                      12 reviews

                      Dined 1 day ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      The Forest Dorridge is a great place for Sunday lunch. Highly recommended

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                    3. Debbie

                      Warwickshire

                      2 reviews

                      5.0

                      2 reviews

                      Dined 2 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Lovely busy pub. Prompt & attentive service. Good quality food especially the famous buffalo wings. Relaxed environment and good pace.

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                    4. Anne

                      Birmingham

                      3 reviews

                      4.0

                      3 reviews

                      Dined 4 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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                    5. Vicki

                      Birmingham

                      4 reviews

                      5.0

                      4 reviews

                      Dined 5 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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                    6. Cheryl

                      Birmingham

                      14 reviews

                      vip
                      5.0

                      14 reviews

                      Dined on 14 November 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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                    7. Lawrence

                      Birmingham

                      1 review

                      4.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on 12 November 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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                    8. Claire

                      London

                      16 reviews

                      vip
                      5.0

                      16 reviews

                      Dined on 10 November 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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                    9. Derek

                      Cheshire

                      8 reviews

                      5.0

                      8 reviews

                      Dined on 6 November 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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                    10. David

                      Birmingham

                      1 review

                      4.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on 5 November 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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                    FAQs

                    The Forest Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 908 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
                    7:00 pm
                    Booked 19 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 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.
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