Forresters Inn Center Parcs Elveden in Forest Heath

Overpriced drinks and crap food ,staff are fine probably embarrassing for them to charge so much for what's on offer at what could be a nice setting if you didn't feel ripped off every time you order something.

Staff at the Forester Inn provided excellent service for us, a family with very specific food requirements around environment, allergies and dietary preferences. The food is what one would expect in a good pub - the menu doesn't change much from year to year, although there is some improvement in provision for both Vegan and Vegetarian meals.

Haven’t eaten here for a few years after a disappointing previous experience. Easy to get a table as so quiet (due to prices?) served quickly by a nice waitress. Food (burgers and fish and chips) was very good but at least £4-5 overpriced. Drinks extortionate hence we only had one. Gone are the days you would go out to eat at CP and have a few drinks. If they reduced prices people would stay longer and drink more. No point keep telling us you’re keeping prices competitive, you’re not. Used to be able to get 2 cocktails for £12, now they are £10.50 each!

Lovely place to eat. Staff were very welcoming and service was spot on. food was excellent, well presented . 3 of us had burgers and fries, 1 had bacon with melted brie on ciabatta, 2 had roast beef on ciabatta. Price was similar to Bella Italia however food portion sizes and quality of a much higher . Ambience was lovely ,very relaxed if we had found this on Friday we would have eaten there more often. Would highly recommend eating here

What a lovely relaxing place. Far away from the hustle and bustle. Different types of seating areas, inside and out. Well stocked bar. Great play area. Pool tables and cosy seating area too. Staff very welcoming and service was great

We had a quick lunch and then went back again for dinner, both with the dog. Food and drinks were pretty decent, and service was great! It was very quiet, as it is a little out of the way, but apparently Fridays are their quiet night!

Great lunch, succulent burgers, lovely salads, wide range of beers and drinks all served in a perfect setting, in the middle of a forest overlooking a lake. Recommended!

Excellent service and lovely food. Kids play area. Recommended for a good feed after a day of activities. Bananas and custard on the kids dessert menu - old-school and delicious.

Very friendly service, good food. The restaurant seems to receive very mixed reviews; however, our experience was overall very good. The waitress was very friendly and chatty, the food was good at reasonable prices. I We would return.

Fantastic family meal, well cooked and beautifully presented. We were served by Tracie and she was brilliant. Not sure what all these negative reviews are about, this is a lovely place to visit, such a great environment.

It smelt like urine and tables were greasy. The waiters complained that we were complaining and the kids area was dirty.

Great restaurant had breakfasts here each morning of our stay .Food good and decent price and staff were excellent.Big shout out to marina and Santa

Great service, waitresses very prompt and polite. Was seated at 5pm, ate at 5:20pm, so a good turnover. Portion sizes was just right

The food was horrific. Had the hog roast sandwich and it was stone cold. The meat once heated, was inedible. It’s a shame as the staff were lovely and it’s a great space.

The Forresters was quite quiet when we visited so service was quick. The food was lovely and the portions were large. The wife had trouble finishing hers. Went as a family of 4 and all the orders came out without a hitch and quickly. Desserts were delicious. 10/10

Good atmosphere. Food was good but more variety is needed. My granddaughter was not keen but good for the adults.

Came to centre parcs and decided to come to the Foresters Inn for Sunday roast and am very sorry to say that I was not impressed. Maybe I am exaggerating a bit, it wasn’t that bad but, nothing special really. The beef was chewy and inconsistent, the pork was good, far too much chicken for one meal. The fact that the boneless chicken was grilled did put me off as it was a bit dry and chewy and didn’t suit the whole roast dinner vibe. The carrots were far too undercooked, same with the rest of the vegetables, the carrots were close to raw. 🥕 🥦 The meal took a while to come giving what the end result was. I’m going to be honest here, the meals looked bigger and better further away. I think because they had been under the heat lamp, waiting to be served they got a bit droopy and came out looking quite sad. Staff were friendly, couldn’t really fault the service. Overall I’d give it about a 6/10, I would recommend for families as there is a children play area, even for couples It’d be a nice place for a date, just maybe not the roast.

1st......i have just been charged £7 for a pint of Guinness!! Food average.. ...steak sent back as my pregnant wife had asked for it without blood and arrived rare. Then the steak was pretty clearly deep fried when it came back.....dry and inedible.

a tall ish guy stocky build didn’t catch the name badge seemed to be harassing a girl while at work it made me feel uncomfortable being able to see it happening however no one else tried to step in

We weren't sure what to expect given some of the recent negative reviews. So we were very pleasantly surprised by just how good the service was ( from Jordan) - in fact it couldn't have been better. No point in me grumbling about the meal being expensive - it was, but that's Center Parcs for you. We only had standard pub dishes: prawn cocktail, fish and chips, burgers, etc. But all was absolutely fine for what it is. The pub is further away from the centre than the other restaurants, but it was still only a gentle 10 minutes' bike ride from our lodge.

We went in on Sunday at 2pm for lunch. It was not busy. We had to ask several times for more drinks and empty glasses to be cleared. We also had to ask for plates to be cleared after starters and mains. We then had to ask for the bill several times, and then get up to get it paid. The staff were just standing around talking to each other. We would not go back.

Everything was very average, food was like normal pub grub but with higher price tag. Toilets needed a bit of a deep clean. The kids play area was good fun. It was very quiet though so good if you prefer that sort of environment, prob because it is out of the way from main village.

Disappointed service was extremely slow waited 45 minutes for food to be served and not busy either food cold and plates red hot do not sure what went wrong Staff not happy one waiter actually put the tray of food over our toddler while taking the food off to give us was pointed out to him but he wasn’t bothered and they added a service charge to bill which we asked to be removed Won’t be returning anytime soon

The staff were all really friendly, very welcoming with both son (18) with SEN and 10 year old. The dog was made very welcome too. Would definitely return to this restaurant.

Patrick & Zuzanna really looked after us, very attentive & friendly. Good table, good food, good weather, good company, good service, what more can you ask for

Really pleasant visit, the food was nice and would be great for children as there is a fun looking play area inside. Customer service was fantastic, everyone we spoke to was really friendly and kind, especially Samuel. Would definitely consider coming back, although would be...

Lovely stuff, lovely food, great atmosphere. We had Sunday roast dinner, was absolutely amazing. This is not our first and last time at Foresters.

On arrival we went here for lunch. The waiting staff were extemely attentive and really helped accommodate fussy eaters.

Had a lovely evening here. Food was all tasty and came quickly . Service was top tier and very accommodating. Highly recommend

For anyone debating going here - GO! After a few bad experiences eating out during our time at Centre Parcs, we were a bit sceptical to eat out again. However this afternoon we went to Foresters and from start to finish, it was great. Friendly...

we foolishly assumed all restaurants were in the same area, oh no .. there is this one that is about a 10/15 min walk away, in the dark and no signposts we had to ask for directions but once there am pleased to say food...

Although it’s a little walk from the village it’s worth going or even jumping on your bike. As soon as we walked in we were greeted with a lovely lady with a great smile and fantastic glasses! The atmosphere was welcoming and all staff were...

Had breakfast on our last day and both my wife and I had the full English. It was well cooked and great value for money.

Staff were friendly and very accommodating. Food was basic but hot. Good service. Great play area for kids.

Having never been there before, we were not aware you had to order at the bar, but apparently this was obvious by the curt instructions we received from the staff. I ordered a fish finger sandwich costing nearly £10, which contained only 2 fish fingers,...

Waitress was unenthusiastic, I had a gluten free option of pork shoulder and it only came with 2 slices of pork and 4 potato’s and gravy with a side of vegetable and that was it. It looked like a school dinner from primary school. I...

Dropped in for lunch but not booked. Manager was excellent and gave us a great table by the play area. Tricia was our waitress. How nice to get someone mature and knew what they were doing unlike Cafe Rouge the night before where the young...

Booked this during our stay at centre parcs before reading the reviews then worried as you pay £5 per person deposit but had nothing to be worried about, food was amazing and fairly priced, kids meals were good value main, dessert and drink £8.95 kids...

simple menu done very well. Good service. We were seated early due to a cancellation - the manager came to find us in the Pool table area where we were waiting to let us know. Very accommodating.

This is the second time we have been here for Xmas day lunch (last time was 5 years ago). Service was friendly and attentive, but food was served at a pace that suited us. Cannot fault the food or the service for the price for...

The service was very quick but that’s about the only good point. The food was poor quality throughout. The toast in the starters was not toasted but warm bread. The roast pork was of the standard I would expect from a school dinner, reconstituted plastic...

I wouldn’t bother riding all that way, unfortunately there is no atmosphere and food not that good. We rode all the way from the treehouse and wish we hadn’t bothered

We enjoyed Sunday lunch here - it is a gentle stroll away from the main plaza and all the people. We booked for Sunday lunch - the food was ok. There is a great play area to keep the little ones amused which is a...

Our experience was so shambolic I could write an entire novel but in all honesty I’m not going to waste my time. To summarise: 1) 3 meals were delivered to the table, for us then to be told there had been an error and the...

We ate here on our final day at CP Elveden. Staff were very accommodating when we turned up early for our lunchtime booking. Service was quick and efficient, food hot and plentiful. Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free menu options remain limited - unless you want a salad!

place was so dull - food was ok but just no atmosphere in there - shame as when on holiday you want to feel that - not like your visiting a library.

This is not in the centre but near the golf course and aqua sana. The place doesn't have a good atmosphere, food was ok but nothing special. Staff were very nice though. Wouldn't book this again when we return.

Had a very nice bacon panini in after golf one day with very good service. We managed to book a table just before we went to the parc - you should really book in advance as the closer you get the less likely to get...

Good roasts, and plenty of vegetables... cannot fault the mains. Howver, THe Forresters need to re-hink their kids offerings. Very poor portion size for kids ice- cream.

We all enjoyed the food here. Kids loved the play area so ended up going in a few time over the week we stayed

Myself and my family have been visiting Center Parcs for the past 6 years, we always loved Foresters but about 4 years ago a few times we left disappointed and felt the place had gone down hill. This year after seeing lots of positive reviews...

Food and service excellent. Went at dinnertime and was not to busy. Food was good but drinks are a little pricey.

The restaurant wasn’t busy when we arrived which is no bad thing as you’d like to think that gives more time to prepare the food. The service was really good, the food however was a bit hit and miss. The salad my Daughter had looked...

Great staff, helpful and attentive. Terrible, terrible burgers, priced like artisanal wagyu prepared with love by messianic hipsters, but probably came from Iceland.

Please please!! ignore the negative reviews we went twice first for lunch after the golf adventure, this pub was at the back of our lodge so nice and quite and a huge outside area. We had the burgers which were huge and proper chips “not...

We have just got back from Centre Parcs and all the eating places in the main complex were fully booked all weekend - probably due to Bella Italia being refurbished. However, there were lots of spaces at Forresters Inn and the bonus is it is...

We was reluctant to try this place after so many negative reviews & after biting the bullet & trying it we aren’t sure why so many people didn’t like the place, the food we had was lovely, waitress ordered our food, drinks & food came...

The reviews are not great here but we had a super meal tonight and the Sunday Roast, Fish and Chips were all very good. Ignore the negativity bring your pooch and have a lovely meal as they are welcome like their owners.

Excellent food, good portion size ( other than ice cream on deserts) lovely waiting staff, only minor point is that our table was by the kids play area so was a bit noisy,

Lovely waitress and good service. Food is better quality than the other restaurant at Elvedon Centre Parts. Just a shame that everything is cashless and to suit them, rather than customers.

Party of 8, all ordered different meals and drinks. Nothing really stood out. The view was lovely though

We went in for cocktails, we didn’t have a booking, it was early about 5pm.. welcomed politely, offered a seat. Helped with the app by staff, drinks arrived quickly.. Great service, would visit again!

Very underwhelmed after having had two nice meals on other nights at centre parcs. I ordered pork but got beef but said I would just eat the bees anyway didn’t want to make a fuss. Other members of the group had chicken which was absolutely...

We had a great lunch here one day between activities on the Parc. The food was great, the staff were friendly and the venue was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Would definitely recommend a meal here.

We made a reservation for Sunday lunch at 12.30. The £10 online reservation fee is redeemable when paying for your meal. You can find Foresters Inn near the Country Club (map reference D15) On Sundays, you can have a one course meal for £13.99, a...

Firstly, the staff are very cheery and friendly. But the atmosphere and environment of Forresters has completely changed for me. It feels out-of-date and in dire need of refurbishment. The furniture is falling apart and stained, it just gives off a 'dirty' vibe. My party...

Visited this restaurant last week. It has got to be one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had. The staff were incredibly underwhelming and the food was absolutely horrendous. The choice of food is pretty awful and the quality of ingredients is just terrible. Needless...

Forresters Inn was not the closest restaurant to our accommodation but it was worth the effort. We opted for mains and desserts and all of our party enjoyed their meals. I had the steak & Ale pie which I would recommend. Piping hot and stayed...

We had the best Sunday roast out I’ve ever had. The plates were hot. Vegetables served separately and lots of them and well cooked. So often the vegetables are so hard I can’t eat them. Loved the white roulade. Great service and amazing food. Friendly...

Staff here were great. All dietary needs catered for our server was brilliant we had two gluten free dinners and two diary intolerant dinners and she made sure that our food orders were correct. Roast beef and veg was lovely roast potatoes need a serious...

We have loved all our holiday at Center Parcs so far. However Marina and all the staff at Foresters’ Inn went above and beyond with friendly, fantastic customer service. Dinners all eaten and desserts! We absolutely loved our visit! Forest Den is great for the...

I’d suggest eating in you lodge at Centre Parcs …… booked this for Sunday dinner a group of 5. Our server, Jules, was wonderful and helpful. The starters were fine. The main roasts were terrible. Clearly all cooked earlier in the day (we sat down...

Service terrible, we don’t mind waiting for food as always under the impression that it’s cooked fresh not just reheated, but when meal came out it was lukewarm, drinks on tray were just placed on table with comment ‘help yourself’ we asked for condiments (not...

Called in for drinks and chips. There were 12 of us in total and we all arrived at different times on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Excellent service from Anne-Marie. Nothing was too much trouble.

probably the best service i have ever experienced. having taken my whole family , wife , 3 kids and partners, 4 grand kids and even 3 dogs .,,, a recipe for disaster. a waitress named Marina gave us all the most enjoyable lunch , being...

Really don't understand the reviews 😕 I found the service the food and atmosphere fantastic No rushing to get you done and out Really relaxing dinning experience We had starters main and dessert, can honestly say it was all brilliant One of my guest's accidentally...

Had a very good start to our evening meal with delicious starters! Everything was great! However for our mains, one person in our party ordered the steak pie however the portion of mash was cold and the veg was rock solid cold. This was immediately...

We had lunch here on our final day; the service was excellent, the food was tasty and plentiful. All in all a very enjoyable meal. The one caveat is the lack of Vegan and vegetarian options - a little imagination and variation would be most...

Compared to previous visits we thought the standards have slipped. My wife and our friend said the fish was like the type you could buy from a cheap supermarket and tasteless.

Based on some of the previous reviews, was a little unsure of our 2 reservations here. Glad to report that the reality was a little different. Firstly staff were nice and attentive, It was apparent that some of the staff were new and being mentored,...

Visited Forresters whilst staying at Centre Parcs Elveden and the eight of us had a mixed experience and as a whole were underwhelmed. The young staff were pleasant and attentive but seemed to lack a senior presence, to help correct the silly little mistakes. The...

I only came for drinks (although the food looked and smelled lovely!). But I would say, this is the most dog friendly establishment in center parcs, which in turn made for a relaxing visit for me. We were invited inside from the terrace tables and...

Food was substantial, tasty and well served. Found this place the best on pricing. The place was in a lovely setting and was spotless

Went to dinner on Saturday. The sirloin steak is absolutely brilliant, tender and delicious. My friend asked for his to be cooked a little longer and it was no trouble at all. Marina’s service is also absolutely fantastic, so friendly and welcoming. If you’re in...

We visited today for a booking at 7pm. We had this dinner booked for weeks in advance and sorry to say the food wasn’t great at all. The portions for the kids were small and the pasta was clearly just heated up rather than cooked...

Went to dinner at Foresters Inn for a special birthday celebration whilst at Centre Parcs. 🥳 We had 4 excitable/noisy young boys as part of our party and were lucky to be looked after by probably the most professional and lovely server of all time....

We came here last night for a 50th birthday with our two rather demanding families! Marina could not have been more attentive and helpful - my little one bit his tongue and she helped calm him down and rushed over with ice and drinks to...

Children loved the play equipment. Food poor standard, well below Harvester, wetherspoons level yet the price is indicative of better quality. Don't bother if you want something half decent, rip off and tired venue. I felt bad for the waiting staff so still tipped

Great food, great service and great location. Off the beaten track but we’ll worth the visit. Marina... great asset to your team.

The venue was not open when we went to Elvedon For our holiday which was a shame, hope it opens soon

We used to go for lunch, but this has become very expensive for what it is. A couple of times the food hasn't been that great. The staff however are excellent.

Love the breakfasts here. Also great for hot chocolates, and as it is in the same complex as yoga, Pilates, lavender relaxation etc. it is great to come for lunch/ brunch when you have finished

We visited on our first night and were surprised to see that all of the dirty plates, glasses etc on the outside tables that we had walked past 4 hours previously in the entrance were still there. We were greeted by a young waiter and...

Came here on a booking made 10 minutes before so a early 17.15 meal as fully booked for evening, the wings were small but a decent starter , burger was ok but thin and not a patch on Bella Italias, plenty of chips and good...

Lovely atmosphere wish I'd look at this restaurant in more detail as they do a Sunday roast which I wish we had tried as the breakfast was great, lovely friendly service would go back x

Me and my friends reserved a table without checking the reviews....terrible mistake. We waited an hour for our food which arrived cold. We ordered a side portion of “roasted carrots” picture attached. There was no vegan option for roast so was charged £14.75 for potatoes...

twice we came here to grab food quickly and both times we were told that in this restaurant we couldn’t order food...in an establishment where there are only a few places to eat, it is very odd to be stuck in a cage and not...

Won't serve food unless you've booked a table, but won't let you book a table when it's clearly empty. Miserable service - no smiles. Expensive. All round abysmal.

Booked - booking fee made otherwise would have left after waiting for Very simple food order ffor 1 hour 10 minutes. Manageress apologising for wait etc whilst sitting down outside men’s lavatory ! Many tables awaiting food orders - 2 tables full of people walked...

Nasty, cheap food for a ridiculous price. Came away feeling robbed. Our son was also sick that night, most likely from the food. As soon as he had vomited his meal up he felt much better.