Forester and Flower in Bath and North East Somerset

A pub with plenty of character. Friendly service ! Louise the owner is great nothing to much trouble! Recommended!

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Fun bedroom decor and super clean and comfortable. Was a lovely touch to have a chocolate Easter bunny waiting for us in time for Easter Sunday! The owner was lovely and made sure we had bus times and numbers for local taxis. There is a bus stop right outside that takes you into town in 10 minutes. A cafe down the road does a great breakfast. Would definitely recommend.

The land lady is amazing,very friendly and even took the time to print off bus time tables,however the bar was not open and there was no iron in the room as stated. Room was beautiful and very clean.

fantastic stay, beautiful place warm welcoming fabulous host Louise. The bedroom was spotless with treats above and beyond expectations. So helpful in helping us make the most of our stay in Bath. The Bar area was amazing this lady knows how to pour a Southern Comfort and lemonade, great ambience. Thankyou Liz and Tim

Fantastic , quirky, unique. Very welcoming, very clean. Landlady is amazing and went over and above to ensure our stay was an enjoyable one. We will be staying here each time we visit Bath from now on. Value for money and better than any hotel.

Unfortunately had to stop for only one night as attending a funeral next day, the room was very homely and the breakfast next morning was perfect for setting us up for the day ahead. I would thoroughly reccoment this establishment and will definately book for our next trip to bath, also the two ladies we met were very welcoming.

Me alojé aquí con mi madre y fue un lugar hermoso. La habitación era perfecta con un baño encantador roll top! El desayuno era increíble y la cena deliciosa. Fácil de llegar a Bath en el autobús. ¡Definitivamente vamos a estar de vuelta! !

If your happy not to be based in the city centre this is the best option clean quirky with free parking !! And a bus stop 25 metres from door less than £5 day ticket enjoyed our stay will definitely be back 👍oh the bus only takes about 5 min max

The food was excellent and the service was superb! The price was nice too. Very good food for a good price.

Had the best lasagne of my life, great atmosphere and wonderful staff. A visit here is highly recommended!

I chose this venue to take my son for an early dinner before a theatre performance, and it was a great choice. We could park right outside and we received a warm hearty welcome from the owner. In fact we were the only people there, but I think that was be because it was so early (5.30 on a Thursday). The interior is very quirky and full of interesting knickknacks, so lots to see. There are lots of board games to play, so this kept my son busy whilst our food was being prepared. The food was excellent. I had the steak, which was cooked to perfection, and my son had sausages. He had a clear plate! We didn't have time for dessert this time, which was a shame. Would highly recommend this restaurant for somewhere very unique but with great home-cooked food.

From the time we walked in to this very lovely and quirky place it was great our host made us laugh out load, the buffet breakfast had sooo much to choose from and was all very fresh and the evening meal was good too. Rooms are all Decorated in a range of style's and have names. Next time we are in Bath we will stay there again...

Living in Germany and having to travel over to UK for a funeral, we searched on line for a B&B reasonably priced and near the Crematorium! We came up trumps with this one. Such a quirky place, full of lots of interesting things and full of character. We were made extremely welcome on our arrival by the owner Louise and she personally showed us to our cute little room named "Daisy". We had an external private bathroom which wasn't a problem for us. Just a few steps outside of our room.The Bathroom was lovely with a large shower which wasn't difficult to fathom out how it worked! Our room was quite small but cosy with a comfortable bed. The continental breakfast was amazing. Not a typical English breakfast but it made a nice change. Such a huge variety of bread, scones, crumpets etc, home made jams, fruits, cereals, cheese,..... the list just goes on. Amazing spread and even at breakfast Louise couldnt do enough for us. She was the perfect host, was extremely friendly, funny, chatty and helpful. We would certainly stay here again and would highly recommend it.

Fourth time visiting and another excellent experience. Very friendly staff, quirky decor and excellent food. Would definitely recommend.

We have stayed here before and would stay again. Our room this time was Lily (we had Daisy before) which had a private external bathroom. Lovely big room with cozy bed and good amenities. Lovely view outside of the snow! The continental breakfast is great and there is lots of choice or cereals, fruits, pastries and various things to toast. I highly recommend the homemade banana bread. We wouldn't hesitate to stay with Louise again, a lovely and friendly host. Bus 30 seconds from the door takes you into Bath in around 10 minutes and runs quite late.

Had a wonderful welcome room was very cute nicely decorated comfortable very quiet and very clean place would recommend

We stayed here just for a night and were really happy that we did. The restaurant for dinner was really lovely and they couldn't have done enough for us at breakfast. Although our room had a very small bed, it was beautifully decorated. Overall I would definitely recommend for a night or two.

Visited this pub/restaurant on a dull November Sunday in Bath. The ambience and welcome brightened our mood. We had an excellent meal and a lovely stick toffee pudding. Everything from beginning to end was excellent with a personal touch. We will try out the rooms next time.

Muy impresionado con este pub. Sucedió a través de él en una noche lluviosa cuando se alojaba en un be & be do the corner. Absolutamente lo que necesitábamos, los lugareños sentados alrededor de la espaciosa y cómoda área del bar (bastantes con sus perros), el personal acogedor, la cerveza muy buena (Pitchfork) y un buen menú. Ambos tuvimos el hígado y el tocino en el menú de especialidades, que fue espectacular (mucho para el chef).

We really enjoyed our three night stay in this B&B.; Our room was comfortable and we had a large bathroom. Despite being near a busy road, we were not disturbed by any noise at night. The B&B; is very clean and we liked the personal touches of unusual pictures and objects. The landlady is very friendly and helpful and I really appreciated the trouble she took to meet my dietary needs. Even though a cooked breakfast is not available, the range of food is impressive, with several choices of fresh fruit, nuts, speciality breads and cakes on offer! The one night we ate in the restaurant was our best experience out of the three eating places we visited. It really felt like home-cooked food and was appetisingly presented. Our only regret is that we booked two days when the restaurant was closed (Sunday & Monday), which made the place feel a little empty. Finally the bathroom experience could be even better with the addition of some higher quality toiletries and guest soaps. We shall clearly be returning on the basis of this visit.

We were made welcome and felt special from the moment we walked in. The food was fresh and prepared with care from scratch, and cooked to perfection. The pub is decorated in a most interesting and eclectic style - a stuffed badger, mannequin heads, huge chinese urns, piles of books, original art - crazy and fascinating! And comfy armchairs or sofas where you can cosy up and take it all in. We were only in Bath for two nights, but having found this place on day one, we couldn't resist coming again! Just brilliant - thank you.

Fantastic meal, great atmosphere, wonderful staff! Will defiantly visit again! Colleague ordered a brownie after I started writing this and now I've had to order one!

Esta hermosa casa es tan agradable y única, está unida a un pub, que es muy práctica, Louise la casera es amable y atenta, el desayuno continental es delicioso, con muchas opciones y pan de plátano casero recién hecho. Hay un restaurante en el pub, pero estaba cerrado el día que estuvimos allí, pero hay una tienda de pescado y papas fritas enfrente.

Mi otra mitad y yo estábamos visitando en Bath y decidimos probar este pub. Nos recibió una cálida bienvenida que al instante nos hizo sentir como en casa. La comida era muy sabrosa y hogareña. También tienen habitaciones que tendremos en cuenta para nuestra próxima visita a Bath. ¡Gracias por una hermosa velada! !

Absolutely fantastic, quirky place full of charm and character. A lovely 4-poster bedroom, excellent breakfast and evening meal. The host Lou could not have been more helpful. Recommend 100%

Disfrutamos pasar la noche en este pequeño hotel boutique ubicado muy cerca de Bath y propiedad de Louise, una persona muy cálida y acogedora que asegura que te hacen sentir como en casa inmediatamente que llegas. El hotel está hermosamente decorado y el desayuno continental se sirve en la puerta cuando lo solicitamos. Fuimos muy afortunados de tener un baño privado y, a pesar de que el área era una vía bastante concurrida, no tuvimos ningún problema con los ruidos y posteriormente disfrutamos de una buena noche de sueño.

Yummy food prepared fresh for you. Comfortable sofas for you to relax and have something to eat and drink.

Easy to book, friendly welcome, generous portions. Perhaps unusual to have liver and onions as a special, but a reasonable selection of dishes, brought to us in a reasonable length of time.

My sister and I stayed here for a weekend in Bath.

Despite having booked, our food took over an hour to arrive, and was not worth the wait. I wouldn't recommend it.

Lovely place, nice rooms, very friendly and helpful landlady. Big selection of cereal, fresh fruit and toast for breakfast and ideally located just outside Bath, but right next to a bus stop, so travel into, out of and around Bath is cheap and easy. Would definitely stay here again.

Called into this pub for a drink one cold windy October evening as it was very close to the B&B; we were staying at. What a find! Large comfy sofas and quirky antiques filled the bar and we relaxed immediately. The dining room had a nice buzz and would definitely tried the food had we been staying in the area longer. We did manage to squeeze in a wonderful apple & pear crumble...amazing! The staff were very friendly and brought drinks to us so once in the comfy sofas we didn't have to move again. Would like to try the B&B; side on our next visit to Bath.

I live in Bath and my aim is to stop our many visitors from getting taken advantage of by high prices, poor quality and really bad service. I popped in to this place for an early evening pub meal and was totally surprised. Interior was really welcoming as were the staff. The highlight for me was the choice of food available. The wait at first was a concern however when the food arrived it had most definitely been cooked to order. Will definitely become a regular.

Catch a cab if you have lots of luggage otherwise catch the number 2 bus ask driver to let you know when to get off? It's the last stop before the bus returns to bath. Very cute rooms. Beautiful hostess and lovely food

This pub manages to combine a relaxed atmosphere with good, reasonably priced food. The staff are friendly and welcoming and there is no electronic noise of any type.

The two bar rooms are furnished with comfortable chairs, sofas, coffee tables, and interesting bric-a-brac. We arrived about 7pm for a drink and snack, and there was a nice atmosphere of people talking and a couple playing cards (I think there were other games available...

El restaurante acababa de abrir por la noche cuando llegamos, muy alegre saludo, el servicio era cálido y amable. Lo mejor de todo, la comida era deliciosa, las tres comidas principales era despedazado, pastel de pescado, lasaña y pollo al curry del menú comidas de...

Estancia realmente agradable en el" y flores, muy cómodo, limpio y agradable. Excelente desayuno aunque no es inglés! Disfrutamos de nuestra estancia y sin duda volveremos 👍

Normally we eat at the Cross Keys for Sunday Lunch but due to them being fully booked we decided to try the forester.

Nunca volveremos a poner un pie en este lugar de nuevo! Reservamos para comer el domingo y debe haber esperado más de hora y media! No hay suficiente personal, creo que un chef, dos camareras y un director/propietario? Que parecía dispuesto a continuar tomando reservas. El gerente de la aplicación de sus labios en el bar decidimos desaparecer dejando el personal restante intentando hacer frente! Al final cuando nos dieron la comida era muy promedio sin duda no vale la pena la espera o el coste. Otras dos mesas en la zona nos sentamos así se quejó. Fui a comprar una mesa patatas fritas previamente. No hay disculpa, o de bebidas gratis. Es obvio que el propietario no estaba interesado aparte de su dinero! Yo he trabajado en catering y estoy desconcertada por este servicio.

Very disappointingafter a fish pie and a pint was sick for 24hrsSorry but no stars from me!(I had to tap one star to submit this review)I won't be backThe atmosphere was alrightShame about the foodI didn't have to travel far.But will happily travel a long way not to go here again

Quirky, eclectic decor (which I love!) and a cracking veggie roast lunch. My chap had the rump steak from the specials menu which he polished off - loving the red cabbage and parsnip rosti it was served with. I would have given this review 5 Stars but the chocolate and orange mousse had not a hint of orange. It was just chocolate. Perfectly nice but not what I ordered and what the menu said. Really good value for money too. The biggest compliment from me? I'd go again at the drop of a hat!

We embarked on a journey from London tow Manchester. Along the route, was to visit the beautiful roman Bath.A cosy place. There was a live music from the bar,genteel entertainment and not over bearing (prob only a guitar ensemble). We took for ourselves a ensuite room. It was cosy, although the polka dots was a bit over powering. The breakfast spread made up for it, the wonderful choice of fruit, nuts,.cereal, toasts, delicious spread and lovely the lemon curd . Very friendly service.The bus stop was barely 5 minutes walks away and the town was under 15 minutes away.

If you would like fabulous food great service, you should stay here, it has that warm welcome feeling as soon as you enter. The staff are so helpful and friendly, the rooms are quirky and have a charm of their own and are so very clean ,they have a very nice lady that sees to this. A good nights sleep in a great comfy bed. We have stayed in lots of places but this has to be one of the best. We met a very nice couple who were also staying and had a couple of drinks with them. The landlady has made the forester and flower a great place to stay. So thank you

Visited last night for a friends birthday meal, I have to say I was really looking forward to trying the "Slow cooked Ribs with BBQ sauce" which I ordered. I was very disappointed with what arrived on my plate, Slow cooked I don't think so! The ribs were tough, hard and really fatty with no flavour, the BBQ sauce was on the side of the plate in a small ramekin and tasted like a supermarket own bargin basement sauce. Everywhere else I have ever ordered "slow cooked ribs with BBQ sauce" the meat is moist and usually just falls off the bone and also cooked & marinated in the BBQ sauce. I spent most of last night & early this morning feeling unwell and i'm not saying this is linked but to be honest I wouldn't be surprised if it was. - My wife was also underwhelmed by her choice of the pan fried Chicken which was heavily over cooked, the bubble & squeak arrived as a black mush on her plate. Sorry to say we will not be visiting again.

Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen. Die Zimmer sind liebevoll und originell eingerichtet, man fühlt sich sehr wohl. Das Frühstück ist sehr reichhaltig. Das Essen im Restaurant ist sehr zu empfehlen!

Had a one night stay, warm welcome, spotlessly clean room. Good continental breakfast. Will definitely use again when we return

Just ate here as staying over night locally, we are 1 vegan 1 gluten free, turned up with no booking and asked if they could feed us ! They did the staff and kitchen staff sorted us out with no fuss,they were lovely, food was excellent it was very relaxed friendly and clean,toilets were really nice too.

I usually stay at hotels so I was slightly apprehensive when my boyfriend booked to stay at a B&B for a weekend away. However, as soon as we arrived I was pleasantly surprised!! The landlady is really nice and makes you feel very welcome. The B&B is separate from the pub and you get your own set of keys to access the B&B side of the building. We booked the rose room (room with four poster bed) and absolutely loved it! The decor is very quirky but adds undoubtedly to its charm. Only slight niggle is the current building site on the opposite side of the B&B. The building site can get slightly noisy in the morning, especially if you have the window open. But it definitely didn't spoil our lovely stay!!The breakfast was continental which was a slight disappointment. For the price we paid (£198 for two nights) I would have expected a cooked breakfast. I would definitely visit this place again!

Quirky little place. Nice bedrooms, clean and quiet.Just a quick bus ride to Bath centre.Music on Thursday very relaxed and pleasant. Restaurant okay. Breakfast was nice, but no cooked food, which was disappointing.

My husband and I just spend a delightful evening in the forester and flower. We were spending the night in a B & B around the corner and our landlady recommended the pub for dinner. We were so glad we followed her recommendation. The forester and flower is styled with some comfortable armchairs, and a very relaxed atmosphere. The food was beautiful and plentiful. Prompt and super friendly service. The lady who owns the pub is super friendly and welcoming. I would thoroughly recommend a visit to this pub if you are after a quiet meal in a very friendly atmosphere

We spent there a very pleasant moment. The pub was not very busy and we could interact very easily with al the people around. Food was very good and served with a great smile.

Very friendly staff and a delicious evening meal. Portions are very generous! We ordered too much! Thank you for a lovely evening.

Although the front aspect of this former public house on the street is unpreposessing, once inside one realises that the way it has been converted into a guest house makes it very interesting. The decor and decorations are inventive and colourful, and the owner and staff are helpful and welcoming. We stayed just one night, but we had a very enjoyable evening in the "bar" talking to other guests and the owner, and we had a wonderful meal. We had a good night's sleep on a very high bed, and a generous and enjoyable breakfast, sharing (from choice, not convenience) a table and rewarding conversation with another couple. We would go there again, whenever we wished to visit Bath, as on this occasion.

Just moved to Bath & a Forester and Flower is our local. Visited today for the 1st time and had a lovely Sunday lunch.It was very busy but the service was quick and efficient.I had the roast beef which was excellent and my wife had the roast chicken, which turned out to be a whole breast, and was also very good. Plenty of roast potatoes and vegetables to accompany the meat alongside a large Yorkshire pudding.We'll be back.

This is a great pub for food, especially if you're hungry. Portions are generous and definitely value for money; there's a good range of choices, more imaginative than standard pub menus. The dining area is pleasantly and quirkily decorated and the landlady was very friendly and welcoming. Service was a little slow, possibly as a number of people had turned up without booking, but the food was well worth waiting for. None of us had room for dessert however!

We stayed two nights...absolutely loved it here. If we are ever near here again we will try and book it again. Our .meals were made to perfection,every time. The atmosphere is very friendly, very clean and extemely nice hosts ...love it here.

I had the most tender beef and my daughter a large breast of chicken. Both were served with roast potatoes, gravy and yorkshire pudding. Four vegetables were served separately. The food was very good, especially at £9.50 each. The pub has a nice matriarchal atmosphere with Louise in the background and a supervisor fussing over the young waitress.

Really enjoyed the friendly service and an enjoyable meal at a good price. The pub had a lovely atmosphere and the beer choices were good. Family friendly as well.

This must be one of the best kept secrets for Sunday lunch in Bath. We have eaten here several times since friends introduced us to this little gem some months ago.The Sunday lunch has been consistently good here with generous portions at reasonable prices.And the best is you are (still) getting a Sunday table at short notice.Perfect after a walking the Bath Sky-walk!

We visited on a Thursday evening in October and were delighted to find live music going on too. The menu wasn't huge but the variation meant there was something for everyone. The service was friendly and efficient. When it arrived, the food was well presented but also sensibly sized portions. No teaspoon of food hidden by a wilted lettuce leaf here! We couldn't manage a pudding as we were so full after a shared starter and main course but the cheery staff confirmed some do manage it and the choice was good, had we had room. Thoroughly recommend this place. The ladies loos were lovely, too. Always a good sign.

Had dinner here one evening and it was great. Lovely, slightly quirky atmosphere. Good range of options on the menu, good quality food, well prepared and served, good value. Really friendly staff and super service.

We arrived a little later than expected but the host came down and met us and showed us around. We had a room with an external bathroom which wasn't as bad an experience as we feared! Very cute room, good selection of tea and coffee. We didn't spend too long here but it was just what we needed for a reasonable price. Breakfast in the morning was nice also.

We have been to Forester and Flower several times since Louise took it over. The Sunday lunch is the best in Bath and the portions are just right.

I've recently moved to Bath and this is my local - how lucky am I?! I love this place, good food and friendly staff and just a 10 minute walk from my front door. Worth driving for though if you want a quirky, traditional English pub.

Décor original. Cuisine et produits du terroir. Nourriture locale et choix élargi. Ambiance de club anglais.

Fantastic. Louise from the outset is warm and friendly with all the information about Bath at hand. There's a bus stop opposite that takes you into the centre of Bath in 5 minutes. Belive me, you don't want to be driving or trying to park in Bath on a weekend. The rooms are an eclectic mix which is lovely and not the normal bland rooms we have come to expect.. We had dinner in the restaurant which i recommend you also do. Very nice. The bar area is very pleasant and with a good selection of wines and beers. All in all a great stay and this is from someone who is not normally given to writing reviews.

very strange mixture of things around the room. Food was ok value for money which is always a good thing in my book

I loved the eclectic interior, not at all what you would expect in a pub. If anyone's seen Withnail and I, think Uncle Monty's reception room, if you haven't a clue what I'm talking about, picture a boudoir, mixed with a traditional pub, mixed with a provincial museum, mixed with antique shop. Nice ales on sale too. The food was tasty however without any sense that it was home cooked. The mixed platter was plentiful, however, everything e.g. guacamole, hummus came out of catering packets, so it was tasty, but you could tell not artisan, which is a missed opportunity. Nice to see chili con carne on the menu, but again, it was missing some pizzazz, perhaps a dash of red wine to bring out the flavour more?

Recommended by our B and B host, the Forester and Flower is homey and welcoming...the first evening we were there, we were pleased to see a fireplace and dogs with their masters . There was no rush...we had a drink, ordered dinner and proceeded to play Upwords. the menu was varied and the food was excellent. The staff are a riot...very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended

Have just returned from a 2 night stay here over Bank Holiday weekend with my boyfriend. Booked based on a search online and the good reviews, glad I did!We had 'Daisy' which has the external bathroom, not a problem as only a few steps away down the landing. As such I think our room was very cosy with space to move, very comfy 4 poster bed! The room had bottled water, kettle and tea/coffee/hot chocolate.Breakfast was great with fresh fruit, breads, crumpets and homemade jams amongst others. You must try the banana bread!! Coffee and orange juice lovely aswell.Upon arrival Louise chatted to us to find out what we were wanting to do and why we were visiting, writing down bus times for us. She really is lovely and makes the stay.Will book here again, only 10 minutes on the bus to Bath Centre which stops across the road or 30 minute walk downhill.

stayed here for our first weekend in Bath. Great place, very comfortable bedroom, delightfully decorated and spotlessly clean. Had a wonderful breakfast, with a great choice of fresh fruits, cakes, and lovely home made jams. Louise is delightful hostess and we would thoroughly recommend a stay here. With a bus stop right outside and just 10 mins away from Bath centre, we will certainly stay here again for our next visit.

Forester and Flower recommended to us by the owner of our rental property, very quaint place, fire burning (although to be honest it was a bit chilly) very comfy seats, friendly owner and staff. Extremely wide menu, service was a mite slow when we were there but we weren't in a hurry anyway. Food took a while but I had ordered a Steak and Mushroom pie which I think was def cooked just for me...pastry was lovely!!!!! Steak very tender and no fatty worrying bits in it....no room for dessert.....so do go, just wear something warm - we heated up after eating our lovely food!!!

I had duck with steamed vegetables and my wife soup. Both were great and not expensive. The restaurant part of the B&B is simple and home like which matches the age of the pub.

Last Sunday was a nippy start to the day so I suggested to my partner, "What about dining out" ?I chose this venue because on my past visit it always provided a simple good Sunday roast.The bar area had a nice fire in the grate and the welcome was very friendly. I loved the atmosphere and the splendid alternative bits and bobs which make this hotel/pub so unusual.We were shown our table down the old skittle alley - with the welcoming coal fire now too far way.The radiators were cold and so were we. The waitress took our roast pork order and a pint arrived from the bar. Suddenly a plated meal arrived which took us by surprise because as it proved the meal was over before we arrived as the saying goes. A pudding menu was thrust in our face as our plates were picked up. Sadly this efficiency became over powering. Still cold and settling our bill ; we were back in our still warm car within 30 mins of leaving it.Sadly I have to say this visit was not enjoyable. The food was average the roast potatoes were in my opinion just boiled then a blow lamp flamed their skins. We shall not return.

Very friendly and very cosy atmosphere - the food was very nice and well priced.The interior design was very like alice in wonderlands and a vintage feeling, the only things missing was the fireplace!

Been meaning to visit this local hostelry for a while. Went mid-week when fairly quiet. The food was quite sophisticated and very tasty. The main dishes were distinctive and the vegetables superb, particularly the carrots which were done to perfection and really tasted of carrots, not just a colourful adjunct to the food. The service was faultless and willing! I loved the quirky rich decor. We'll be back!

Walking into the restaurant has the feeling of entering somone's living room - cosy and welcoming. The staff were friendly and helpful, even finding out a fan too cool our table down on a really hot day. The food was beautifully cooked, all homemade, and good portion sizes. The only downside being that we couldn't quite manage a pudding! Lovely restaurant, I would definitely come again when in the area.

Fantastic friendly staff, quirky, fun, comfortable furnishings & bus to town right outside front door definitely recommend

Called in on 1st night in Bath after a long journey and didn't feel like going into the city.Great atmosphere, banter and friendly welcoming by all.Food really nice pub food, portions way too large though, couldn't comment on desserts as far too "stuffed" with the main course.Forester and Flower, a great pub with food to match

I visited the Forester & Flower for a meal with new work colleagues on Monday night. Very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. All the meals looked good, my chicken Ballantine was tasty with a lovely side portion of veggies. Portions were big so nobody could manage a pudding. Would recommend and look forward to going back to my 'new' local.

We came for a friend's birthday mid week and were delighted with the food and the wonderful staff. With a friendly and elegant atmosphere, the venue was only surpassed by the meal. Our party had a diverse selection, from steak to curry. Thick cut chips, homemade sauces and top quality meat and fish featured throughout. The dog friendly policy and the cheerful staff gave the place a accessible and local feel, complimenting the high quality and presentation of the food.

Went for a family meal, food choices very good. Not a huge eater portion sizes more than adequate for price, so didn't eat it all. The taste combination worked together in perfect harmony. Staff were attentive and friendly. Would recommend to anyone as the menu is clearly designed to cater for every need.

we had lunch last sunday,the roast pork was just a pork loin chop without any crackling,and the whole dinner was swimming in bisto gravy,which was very disapointing,small pots of apple sauce,not enough for two people,and small portions of veg,should have stayed at home.The apple crumble was lovely,and a very curious looking scoop of ice cream plonked on a thick slice of orange,you should do better,serve a proper roast and don't try to fool your customers,will not be returning sadly.

Delightful owner and waiting staff, came here for Sunday lunch and not disappointed in any way. The food was of a very good quality and reasonably priced. One of the previous reviewers commented on the need to bring an extra layer to keep warm, and that was the case during our visit. Please don't let that distract you from the fact that this is a charming and quirky place to eat.

Met some American friends here for a meal. We didn't book a table and the pub was pretty busy but they managed to accommodate 8 of us for Sunday lunch which was great. Nice surroundings with quirky ornaments and art!We all ordered a roast dinner (chicken or beef, with a veggie option too) and the beef was delicious, there was plenty of it too. It was served with roast potatoes, vegetables and a gorgeous gravy. All very tasty!Some of the kids had a dessert (grasshopper pie) which they said was good too.the beers, wines and cider was sampled by us all and we had a really good afternoon here.

A must visit and stay. The rooms are an experience not just somewhere to sleep. You can see Kirk and Louise have great pride in seeing their guests go " wow" when they walk in. Breakfast was continental and very fresh and finally somewhere with espresso. We are already considering another trip back because the stay itself is an experience. It's a short taxi/car ride to the city about 5 min but if you don't want to got out they also have a small country pub.

If you want a nice meal don't come here! Antipasti starter was rubbish and over priced - tiny tiny little pots of random stuff - guacamole, hummus, salsa, some horrible cheese and some pitta and meats - the olives were ok! Mains- scampi on its own in a bowl £9!!! So you have to order side chips-they just tasted of fat however much cheap ketchup I used, and so not a good meal overall with no peas, salad, nothing to go with scampi! Veggie tart (with chips! ;-) looked ok but I was told wasn't good either. All in all a massive rip off and disappointing meal out - we're off to sainsburys on the way home now to make up for it with chocolate and ice cream. I hope the owner will read this and rethink! Its not right that places like this think they can get away with this sort of offering at such ridiculous prices!

I don't usually expect much at lunch time in an out of town centre pub - but this was excellent. Fabulous presentation, great flavours (I recommend the home-made tart if available) and wonderful puddings (grasshopper pie was delicious).Everything was home made and it showed. Probably the best pub lunch I've had in a long time.

Lovely atmosphere here, great fun landlady... been here many many times. The food is very good, only thing to mention IT IS ALWAYS COLD HERE IN THE PUB,, so wrap up , and thats not only in the winter. ! Lots of locals mention it , sooooooooon Louise , PUT YOUR LOVELY LOG FIRE ON !!!!!Hope to visit soon in, ( thats the only "gripe" I can think of !)I hear the b& b is also good.....

I've been in Forester and Flower (Restaurant) two times now and I am more than happy from what the place has to offer. A very nice owner, friendly and with a smile for everyone, and tasty and descent priced food. It will be definitely a place I will visit again

We came here to check out the refurbishment some years ago, and it is now a firm favourite. We love the fact that this pub has unique style. The decoration with soft furnishings in the bar area give it the feel of a Victorian salon. The traditional pub/restaurant area has nice wooden tables and chairs and art works on the walls - some pictures by local artists are for sale. Good selection of wines and beers and a real ale which is well kept. Food is better than the usual pub menu, prepared on the premises not from freezer bags. We usually share a starter and a pudding because the portions are so generous. Food is nicely presented and the staff friendly and obliging. The star is Louise Flower, the owner, who is welcoming and attentive to detail. And she has a wicked sense of humour and a laugh that is infectious - this place is fun to visit.

Wonderful ambience and good food and excellent service! Definitely a recommendation. The menu was interesting with a good mix of starters and mains and they tasted awesome!