The Forester's Arms in Epping Forest

Had a lovely Sunday Roast here today to celebrate Mother's Day, It was our first visit to this traditional local pub and we wouldn't hesitate to return. We had a delicious meal and were made to feel very welcome by the landlady Karen and barmaid Emily. We will definitely be back and will recommend to family and friends.

My wife and I along with another couple stopped by the Forresters Arms for a mid-walk drink which turned into a longer lunch. From the moment we entered the pub to when we left, it was a great experience with excellent food, wine and great service from the staff. Sharing baked camembert was very good and our mains of slow-cooked beef and the pork belly went down very well along with the Malbec. Thoroughly recommend to anyone passing by or simply looking for a fabulous pub.

We have been getting the Sunday roasts for a while now and they never disappoint! they even deliver them to us! all fresh and home made produce, Just delicious HIGHLY Recommend.

Recently Met up with friends for a meal on a Saturday evening. Due to current covid restrictions it is only possible to sit outside but that didn't spoil things at all. It was easy to reserve an outside Table and the food and service were excellent. Very good cod & chips with mushy peas & tartar sauce, Huge piece of fish and the chips were excellent. All washed down with a very nice pint of Guinness. Others with me had Pork Belly, Pie of the day & the Homemade House Burger. All of which looked really good. The food was very well cooked and the portion sizes generous plus all very reasonably priced too. The Forresters seems like a very nice pub with really friendly staff, excellent service & good food. I'd definitely go again. Highly recommended.

We went for Sunday lunch to celebrate a family birthday. It was delicious. The between all of us we had each meat Sunday lunch and it was all fantastic. Malteser dessert was fabulous. Will definitely be going again.

Lockdown may be over but it's good to see that Andrew is still producing his great Sunday roasts. They are now available to eat in as well as takeaway. Today I ordered roast beef which was some of the best beef I've had for a long time.

We went for Sunday lunch with friends. The roast lamb and roast beef was amazing. The chocolate malteser ball for dessert was gorgeous x

We went to the Forresters arms today for lunch ,all I can say was it was amazing and one of the best lunches I have ever had. We had the crayfish salad, Nachos , King prawn pasta and wing of Skate . Everything was freshly cooked and home Made from scratch using the best high quality ingredients. The taste was out of this world and better quality of any London restaurants. Andrew the head chef has come from the Ritz London and brought his unique style with him to this cosy country pub. The pub is very family friendly , has a livery selection of wines , beers and ales . The waiting / bar staff are so friendly and welcoming and nothing is to much trouble . They also offer a take away service Fri- Sunday ( including Sunday roast) A little gem and we will be returning soon .

Excellent Sunday lunch served by really friendly, attentive staff. Would highly recommend. The landlady makes everyone welcome.

I collected 3 meals 2beef one lamb today and what meals giant , beautifully cooked vegetables crunchy not over cooked and the quality of the meat second to none. The staff while waiting to collect ( just a few minutes) were warm and welcoming and we socially distance . I would heartily recommend the Forresters Arm and I look forward in the future to being able to drink and have a meal at this location

We ordered a lovely takeaway. Fish and Chips, Burger & Chips and the best chilli and Prawn Linguini ever tasted. Reasonable price and great quality. First time we have ordered and certainly won't be the last.

We recently ordered a mixture of burgers and fries as a takeaway on a Saturday night. We ordered by text and got a reply back to confirm our order and pick up time. Everything was ready when we picked our food up, all 4 of us really enjoyed the burgers and fries, quality ingredients, full of flavour . . . Awesome 🍔👌🏻 Highly recommended 👏🏻👏🏻

We're in lockdown and it's difficult finding places to get good food from. The Forester's Arms has started to do collection and take away on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday lunch. The food is delicious and portions large, all individually cooked by Andrew and his team. I will certainly be returning.

Came here for a family birthday meal on a Friday night “Wow” the food was out of this world.....the Landlady Karen joined us at our table and was such fun will definitely be coming back

We visit here regularly and the welcome is always friendly and warm . Great pub with great staff . New chef and menu compliments this well established venue so I visit is a must .

Fantastic fish Friday , great food , good service very friendly chef brilliant Will be back to sample Sunday lunch , valentines night food was great also

Popped in for a quick drink and stayed all evening. Warm welcome from Karen the landlady. Great hospitality, lovely beer, nice wine.

I took my dad and mother in law to the Forrester's Arms this Sunday, and then was joined by other family members as a surprise, the staff made it so easy to accommodate them at our table which could have been a problem, as the country pub was so busy, well , we stayed there for far longer than we anticipated !!! The food was delicious, the service was spot on, it was really lovely to spend time with family, without doing the cooking. I actually feel that I would go back every Sunday as it was 5* service, and affordable. This pub has to be the best kept secret EVER !!!

We went to the Foresters Arms today for the first time in months and what a transformation. The place was buzzing and had a great crowd in. The bar was in full swing and the new Sunday roast was amazing.. food was out of this world and the staff so welcoming with great attention to detail. We normally only go for a quick drink but found ourself staying for lunch and extending drinks. A special thanks to staff for making us feel so welcome..We will be back very soon for sure.

We were trying to find a new pub for a drink and decided to try here. Upon arrival were greeted by a large group of lads outside smoking, shouting and just being a nuisance - I could have ignored it but they were friends with the bar staff. Went to sit in the garden to ge away from them but it's just a strip of grass at the back of the car park with no atmosphere whatsoever. Beer is poor - I mean come on it's 2019, what about the guest ales, craft beers etc. I'll try everything once - tried this once - never going back.

I have a lot of time in this lovely warm friendly pub and all the locals just want to chat with you and seem so happy to have some where to go.

Another fantastic lunch at the foresters arms. Warm welcome good old fashioned pub not many around like that anymore, roast beef was amazing 👌👌dxx

Visited here on Mother's Day as a party of 5 (plus Charlie Dog). A lovely welcome from everyone and we had a booked table in the bar, near to the fire. I had salt and pepper squid (Yum) , Roast Beef (oh wow! Perfect!) and Apple Pie with custard (Nom nom nom) . Lovely food and served by super, attentive staff. We were even given chocolates for Mother's Day on the way out! (I got a hug too....!) A really nice experience and a proper, dog-friendly pub. We will definitely be back.....hopefully Charlie Dog will get a round in next time (!) Thoroughly recommended.

I’ve just had the most amazing Sunday roast ! The quality of beef is superb !! Just melts in your mouth ,, crispy roast potatoes just like you’re mum makes !! Love there roasts I highly recommend a visit people !!’’

Myself and a friend popped in this lovely pub for a spot of brunch. As i am an annoying vegan it is usually hard to find somewhere to eat! Not this time, although their menu had nothing vegan, the landlady and chef bent over backwards to provide me with one of the best cooked breakfast i've had out.

Habiendo tenido una experiencia horrible, en un hotel cercano, y nuestro perro nos recibieron con los brazos abiertos. Un hotel agradable, acogedor y tradicional, encantador pub publican y buena comida. Era el primer día para chefs nueva las cosas estaban un poco en el aire, pero tuvimos una buena, comida bien preparada. Tuvimos un almuerzo ligero y té y regresar por la noche, para cenar. Con nuestro cuento del pobre nos invitó a volver al día siguiente para mostrar el perro que había venido a recoger. Nos dieron café gratuito por la mañana. Yo estaba casi llorando después de nuestro rechazo hotel anteriormente y Karen, su marido y el personal nos hizo sentir muy bienvenidos. Gracias a todo el mundo. Si volvemos por otro perro de Rumanía nos volveremos a preguntar si no las habitaciones.

Just a quick visit before closing time, nice chat with the landlady, a quick pint before ordering a pizza , she had tried to call them for me to help order it. Good luck to her at the pub

Dined with friends excellent food great hospitality Good value would certainly recommend the steak and the delicious mussels

First time at the for a meal, food was excellent, land lady very welcoming, she helped make the atmosphere.... Will return for another meal and to the friendly pub ! Thanks for the evening.. 🙂

Lovely pub, lovely ales and good pub food. I thoroughly enjoy my regular visits to this pub and friendly dogs are welcome too, which is great after a nice walk around the countryside!

Este debe ser el peor pub en el que he estado, el personal que nos sirvió después de mucho esperar nos trataron como si fuéramos un inconveniente para ellos y sus, y la cerveza, dijo sobre el robo menos mejor.

Este pub fue recomendado por un viejo amigo y mi marido y yo nos quedamos realmente impresionados. El asado del domingo era perfecto un sabor delicioso y con una porción muy generosa de buena calidad de carne. Un ambiente muy agradable, atento y familiar con el propietario de la encargada de asegurarse todo el mundo tenía lo que necesitábamos en el pub. Sin duda volvería allí.

En el hermoso pueblo encantador pub rural de Essex, con un ambiente cálido y acogedor, el personal es encantador y la comida deliciosa. Fue una tarde muy concurrida pero, sin embargo, el domingo se ocupó de la cocina. La comida es razonable y las porciones generosas. La cocina está abierta de miércoles a domingo. Sin duda muy recomendable!

Nice little village pub with good range of real ales and proper country pub food... very popular with walkers and locals.

Good food & real ales, four different bitters to try. Well worth a visit. Sunday lunch is nice there, you won't be disappointed.

We frequent this pub/ restaurant regularly. We visited before and after the current owners took over . Ambience is perfect and staff and customers are very friendly . Food is great and Sunday lunch a treat .

Really lovely pub does some lovely food and is reasonably priced! If your in the area the staff and atmosphere are great and they hold many events of an evening throughout the month! They serve aspell on tap which is a winner for my other half too!!

LUNCH FRIDAY 15th APRIL 2016.New menu quite varied. A little more up market than a normal pub. Higher prices.Food o.k. adequate portions.Cooked for you. Have to wait.Am always prepared to wait for food.I had pork belly served with puree of carots and mushrooms.sauce. with some peas. Good size portion. Wife Fish and chips with pease and sauces.Good chips.Surprised that We were served glasses of Chateau Pitray.Normally sold by the bottle.NOTE: Never find anyone in the pubs who understand wine.Need lessons.

We have eaten here many times since the new owners have refurbished the pub, the food is excellent for Sunday lunch and evening dining. The menu is varied and the wine list compliments the food well. It's a proper village pub, friendly and cozy and the nights when entertainment is on are not to be missed.

Highly recommend this country pub, not only offer excellent selection of beers, wines and other drink, but also offers restaurant quality food from an extensive menu.

Can highly recommend the Foresters for Sunday lunch. Varied menu - tempura tuna to start was delicious. Good choice of Roasts on offer - all served with a selection of veg and a very decent Yorkshire pudding. Very good value for money and will be back.

Amazing food , unbelievably tasty. Fabulous friendly service. Highly recommended We have eaten here a few times before and the menu just gets better and better. The Sunday dinners here are hard to beat. The restaurant has been given a make over which makes it feel homely and welcoming.

I had a beautiful 3 course meal and a nice glass of ice cold lager. One bad thing, the fat waiter tried eating my food so I fly kicked him in the chest and he folded up like a pasting table. nonetheless great food and I highly recommend.

A fine village pub now under new ownership. Superb food and well kept beer with some much needed refurbishments taking place. This will I have no doubt be a very popular place...........Look forward to seeing some regular guest ales!

New owners Karen and Rob have turned this village pub into one of the best pubs to eat. Anywhere. The food really is THAT good. The decor has been improved but unlike other foody "pubs" it is still a proper village pub. Eat here and you will not be disappointed! The quality is remarkable - good idea to book, because soon, this gem will be on everyone's favourite restaurant list!

This is a fantastic traditional pub with a good selection of well kept real ales & lagers. The atmosphere is local but friendly and the landlord (Keith) is quite a character - jokey, witty, funny - and makes you welcome.The food served is only "Pub Grub" and this place should not really be rated as a restaurant. 9 out of 10 as a pub - 3 out 10 as a restuarant!

Good country pub with good local beer and food that is popular with the locals with a bustling atmosphere.

My husband and I came here for lunch; and we have previously been before. We sat in the garden; which was very nice as this pub overlooks a hill and the forrest. The food here is very good, as is the service. The Sunday roast delicious and the burgers are also great!

Popped into the Foresters Arms for a pre-dinner drink. Good choice of brown beers for my hubby and good draft cider. Have previously been here for lunch and had a ploughmans in the garden at the back. Nice pub and a popular haunt with the locals.

came here as the reviews were so good ;but how i really don;t know.the landlord is a really nice guy,but the food really over priced for what is cafe food,we used to come here a few years ago ,when he had to ladies work as chefs and the food was lovely,after we left we checked the food & hygiene rating which is only 1,it used to be a 5 when it was the lady chefs,sorry this time we wont be back, sorry landlord ,

Great pub, friendly bar staff, great burgers and a lovely sunday lunch which is very good value for money. Keith the landlord is welcoming, amusing and musical. Well worth a visit for its rustic charm

The pub is well situated. It has a nice range f real ales. The staff are very friendly.There is a good choice of pub food and we may have made an error in going for the burgers rather than the chicken or fish (normal pub fare)The burgers were OK, but than I guess we would not be in a pub like this for the cuisineThe chef came out to check we were happy and the owner / manageress was regularly checking up on usFull marks for service and the beer

Visited her 6 weeks ago after a long gap of maybe 5 years. It was a sunday lunch time so I ordered a roast beef with all the trimmings. Ordered a decent pint as well.My roast dinner arrived within 15mins, plenty of nicely prepared beef, nicely cooked and was not thinly cut as often is at other pubs for Sunday lunch. Lovely baked potatoes, and the vegetables arrived in there own seperate dish, and they are plentiful and very tasty too. Also a gravy boat plenty filled of nice gravy.Visited again 3 weeks later on a Sunday lunch time, ordered the same and got the same identical nicely cooked roast dinner.Excellent value for money.I would certainly recommend this pub for food, and its feel of being a 'village pub'. Top Marks to them!!

Firstly I take exception to being included on this site (I am the landlord by the way!) I do not class this venue as a restaurant.it is a pub that offers plain modestly priced food. We are one of the few true village pubs left in the area and we strive to offer a warm welcome to all. Clickey? Grubby? then I suggest you go to an establishment that meets your higher expectations.Thank you Christina Morgan...........whoever you are for a more well founded and factual appraisal.

I popped in there with a friend for a pint and possibly something to eat. From the get go this place just doesnt welcome you. The barmaid/landlady didnt even crack a smile of welcome as we crossed the threshold. OK, sometimes that happens but you carry on. I wish we hadnt. The whole establishment is grubby and the its definitely a place where you need to be a regular to be welcomed. It was verging on the hostile - as if two strangers had ridden into town and were greeted with suspicion and silence when they walk into the saloon.Pub's just shouldnt be like this - how this one survives I dont know.We didnt stop for some food.

we love this pub, you always get a warm welcome, the manager is hilarious and all the bar staff are so friendly, the pub part is dog friendly too which is great. They serve good wholesome food and often have musicians playing or open mic nights

This is a little gem situated in a peaceful village, the bar staff are second to none, especially the Wednesday evening barmaid. She always greets us with a smile and some good banter. This pub is friendly, fun and has an excellent atmosphere!

saw food back on,but sadley not the same chef,ok if you like chips and bread,not a lot of choice,no fresh skate or any sign of fresh vegables on the menue, oh there is salad garnish or bread if thats what you like as a meal no thanks , chef were are you ?

went back to have some really great food ,to find that the lady chef and her waitress have gone, if any one knows were they are please let us know,what a shame it was the best food and service for miles,sorry to say but this pub is lost with out the food.

the food is great and staff are really friendly and helpful .would recomend that you reserve a table as fridays are very busy.all food is cooked fresh to order, and if a dish has somthing in it you dont like ,the chef is happy to change it as its cooked fresh not boil in the bag stuff.

A visit by chance to this village pub was like winning the lottery the beer is top rate the food is superb and wine reasonably priced.I am sure I will regret giving away this precious information as I might not be able to b ook a table in future..

It was a quiet night and perhaps we were expecting too much.