The Forge Hammer in Forest of Dean - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We enjoyed a drink while we waited for our curry to be prepared. We were made to feel welcome & we’ll be back to check out the other local brews. Our takeaway curry was stunning! Beautiful flavours!

*avoid! Landlord pretty much pushed us out the door before we could in due to having a dog! Extremely rude & very short sighted considering we were in a natural beauty area with several public footpaths! This was the only pub that did not allow dogs inside throughout our stay & we visited many! shame as we were staying nearby &would of spent more time & money here! Their loss!

We popped in for a drink and a take away and the bar man was very grumpy, we were told no dogs allowed. Although it says on the website dog friendly, he wasn't even people friendly. We will not be returning!

This Indian takeaway was exceptional- had a couple of excellent beers while we were waiting- very nice real ales. Place was packed and could understand why.

Ordered late afternoon on a Friday for an 8 o’clock pickup for 11 people, ready on time and v reasonable price, excellent Indian food, all v tasty and large portions. Also stopped at the bar for a pint of their locally brewed IPA which also really tasty. Overall an excellent pub with takeaway food.

After coming here, we would never go anywhere else for an Indian, the food is just amazing and the staff are wonderful. On all occasions we have eaten here the land lady is very friendly and offered us a blanket when choosing to eat outside. And Andy the landlord is a great guy! We have bought family and friends here and they love the quirkiness of the pub. Side note: Unsure as to why some people on here are disappointed with the non restaurant situation. The staff are always happy to accommodate customers to eat either inside or outside on the tables. It’s not that outrageous or hard to understand! :)

A great pub brewed pint whilst waiting for an Indian takeaway. Locals all very friendly & food was fabulous. If you're looking for a gastro pub this is isn't it but if you're after a decent drink in a characterful pub then this is it.

Nice pints from the pub, great food from the van in the car park, massive portions of chips. Great for stopping off while canoeing down the wye.

Great place for a drink. It is a micro brewery and Indian takeaway. We love it and come here often. Thanks Andy

Great pub! Bonus of fab music and a micro brewery. The curries are enjoyable without being nuclear hot! Staff are lovely. Idiosyncratic yes; but all the better for that in our sterile society. We happily come here and bring family and friends, confident in a good value meal and a great pint!

I don't understand these last 2 reviews. 1. The food is fresh, 2. The sign and staff tell you that it's take away not a restaurant but eating at a table is available on take away cutlery. 3. It's a takeaway not a restaurant but they allow you to use what was the restaurant if the pub is busy and you don't want to sit outside (pretty generous as it's NOT a restaurant). . As for the last one about relying on tourists, only one who looked at what beer they served then asked for beer not available would comment like this. Yes the landlord can be sarcastic but it's in humour not nastiness if you don't like it actually ask for beer that's available not ones that they clearly don't have! Personally we love this place.

I happened to try this place on the off chance as I live relatively nearby but had never stopped off there but I'm glad I did. As a vegetarian I tend to find Indian takeaways hit and miss with their flavourings and options when it comes to veggie food but River Spice is superb - their paneer curries are wonderful, very tasty and good portions for the money too. Another bonus is the local ales on tap, definitely give them a try when you pop in!

Rudest barman in many a mile. He needs to remember that his business depends on tourists. Not a pleasure to deal with

Inspired by the review on TripAdvisor, we visited this restaurant. To put it bluntly, the TripAdvisor rating is way too high. We found out on site that only take-away food was served at the table. We ordered anyway. Well, we've been informed about it. Nevertheless, I would like to have this mentioned for future guests. The whole menu was delivered to the table in a large bag. Cutlery, plates etc. were all served to the table as disposable crockery. The salad packed in small plastic bags. The food itself was below average and not fresh in our opinion. The ambiance in the back room was bad. The photos in Trip Advisor do not match what we found. The overall rating on TripAdvisor is way too high in my opinion. There is always 1 star, there is a second star for the food, which might have tasted a bit better if it had been served with normal crockery. Unfortunately I cannot give more stars. Sorry for this honest review but this has to be mentioned. All in all, the visit was a disappointment.

Ate here and wasn't sure what to expect with it being attached to a pub... However, I had a really tasty, authentic curry. Everything was delicious. I had the garlic chilli lamb curry, with egg fried rice and chilli cheese naan. Service was quick, it came piping hot with great portions and really good value for money!

Strange vibe to this place. The inside of the pub is like your typical countryside local where a stranger steps in and feels all the eyes in the room, and the beer garden is basically a car park .... BUT wow what amazing food we had there! The curries are so good, we almost came back the day after for a second visit! So tasty, we enjoyed them so much. Wish we were local as we would be ordering from there all the time! Glad there was a specific vegan menu- a large one too. The landlady was so friendly and kind, especially to our dog! Would recommend, don't be put off by first impressions.

They brew theri own beer on the premises and it is pretty good. You can orer an indian but it uis takeaway but can be eaten at the pub.

A bit quirky this place, but we’ll worth it if you’re happy for good beer and no frills tasty food! Excellent friendly staff and prompt food service. Enjoyed the curry and lovely home brewed beer. We sat outside in a pod to eat, which was fine. Well used by locals and visitors to the area alike!

What a lovely surprise! Welcoming landlord and village pub, delicious and well priced Indian takeaway, including vegan options. We are only here for the week and are trying to work out how to fit in another visit! Thank you

Great food and beer, all produced on the premises. No frills, and none required; I loved this place. Best Indian food and real ale I’ve had in ages!

Wow what a great find for our family reunion weekend! We were able to preorder a fantastic takeaway for our party of 14 people, which was freshly prepared and ready bang on time. The food was delicious and generous, with our mix of omnivores, pescatarians,...

There was a big group of us staying nearby and we placed a big order with Andy. The food was freshly prepared and excellently cooked, we all really enjoyed our food. There were a few vegetarians in our group and we were all really happy...

We had the most delicious takeaway from River Spice. The Madras was full of flavour, the Dansak lovely. A big thumbs up for the tandoori mixed grill. Combined with the excellent beer from the microbrewery. A pleasant surprise and a most satisfying meal.

A delightful surprise to find the best Indian food I have eaten in years and wonderful micro brewery beer next to the river. Highly recommended - lovely friendly staff too 🙌

Went for a holiday in the area and I can't speak highly enough of this little pub. It's in a prime location and the staff were flawlessly friendly at all times. I would highly recommend their own brewed ales as they were both deliciously refreshing....

Having only lived in Lydbrook during a pandemic I’ve not had the full experience of this place. However, I ordered a Indian takeaway from here last week for my wife’s birthday. Well impressed 👌🏻👍🏻. Definitely recommend and will be back soon.

Fabulous takeaway. Best curry I have had in ages. Delicious thank you. Ignore the one bad review, obviously malicious.

Just arrived as google & website clearly states the restaurant is open on a Sunday... Parked up walked up to get drinks & straightaway get attitude from who was serving drinks outside.. Told you go & get food from the van I then said but...

Preordered for 9 persons. The food was on time and plenty of it. It was very pleasant. I would recommend. Reasonably priced. Was it great? it was better than average , but not exceptional.

We visited on a sunny Sunday evening and sat outside due to COVID-19. The staff were incredibly friendly, and we ordered some Indian food after a few drinks. The food was hot, served socially distant, well priced and delicious. I would recommend!

Stopped there for a drink yesterday with a few of my walking group after a 9-mile hike around Symonds Yat and the Wye Valley. This is a lovely pub, albeit small. Service was friendly and it was just nice to sit and relax by a...

Went there for takeout, I hadn’t preordered so had a drink at the bar while my meal was being cooked, Very good beeer brewed on the premises

We pre ordered our meals on the Thursday, before the meal on the Saturday. The food arrived which was cold and mostly inedible. The nan breads were absolutely disgusting. There was one person in the kitchen and one person serving , clearly not enough staff...

Popped in for a beer, great pub, great bar, everyone friendly, all that micro brewery stuff my son (in law) loves, even I liked it, we had a great afternoon, will come again for food & beer later in the week, Thanks to Andy for a Fab afternoon.

With two different and excellent home-brewed beers and a broad range of options on the curry menu, including many vegetarian choices, we were hugely satisfied with our afternoon spent here. The staff and pub regulars were chatty and friendly, and made us feel very welcome - not always the case in remote village pubs! We'll definitely be coming back here when we return to Lydbrook.

Have a take away meal from here most weeks, it’s the best in the Forest of Dean by a long way.Website is easy to order and also make adjustments so the meal is just how you want it!Would highly recommend a take away or meal in.

Lydbrook is so fortunate to have such a gem in our village. Locally brewed beer and authentic Indian cuisine...what more could you ask for? The staff is always welcoming and friendly and after just a few visits you start to feel like part of the pub family.

Had a fabulous weekend With friends and family. The pub was fantastic friendly to all and great beer great choice of Gin too . Food is always good never any complaints. Locals very friendly. Landlord is a great always goes out of his way to do what he can for us and friends who visit. A must visit for all.

My brother’s 60th birthday celebrations were well planned and we sent our menu choices a few days beforehand as requested by the restaurant. We needn’t have bothered. Despite valiant efforts by the two waiting staff there was chaos in the service. All the mains were served over a 15 minute period and only then did start serving the rice and naans. Everything was cold by the time the complete meal arrived and even then the food was not very good. What was the reaction of the manager? To blame his customers and become loudly belligerent towards us, even though we were polite and respectful to him. I doubt very much that they will learn lessons from our experience and will find reasons to avoid changing their ways. We were going to spend the rest of the evening there but settled the bill and left. We avoided it the following day for Sunday lunch, preferring a 4 mile walk instead. It’s just around the corner from the River Wye Lodge (a lovely place to stay) but don’t bother to take your party here. It didn’t spoil our weekend as it was so bad it was like we were cast adrift together!

Would like to thank Mo for the service he gave our group of 24 people. Unfortunately it was only him trying to serve us. We had booked in advance and forwarded our choices from the menu, but it was impossible for him to serve our food so we all had a hot meal. The landlord came in to help but instead of helping all he managed to do was shout at us and was extremely rude. After some meals were reheated and fresh naan breadsbought to the table only a limited number of the group enjoyed their meal. They really should have had more staff as we were such a large group. Thanks again to Mo for his hard work and sense of humour.

What a gem of a place very friendly and welcoming. The bar were very professional and likeable. The land lord was a true gent and nothing was to much trouble for him and also very witty. I feel confident that I will be back again.

Went in on impulse for an early- evening meal, and had the place to ourselves. Waiter attentive, but not pushy. We’re used to eating in Birmingham and Black Country curry houses, but this meal was every bit as good as any other we’ve tasted. Had a pint of the micro brewery IPA - quite dark, but very tasty, nonetheless. Would thoroughly recommend.

Found this on trip advisor so gave it a try. Strangely empty restaurant for Saturday evening but staff attentive, beer good (their brew) and the food was tasty albeit my wife’s “medium” curry was on the hot side.

My husband booked on-line really quickly no problem went straight in.

Small friendly bar serving its own, very good home brewed ale. The chef at the restaurant is apparently South Indian and so alongside all the usual curries there are some of his own specialities, well worth trying. The service was very good too. But we would have liked an ice cream or something sweet to round off the meal ... and there was NO dessert menu. Why??

After a grueling days canoeing my associates and I happened to settle upon the establishment known as the Forge Hammer. Feeling hot and parched we decided to order some drinks. We walked into the somewhat empty bar and proceeded to place our order in what we felt was a logical and expedient manner for all parties concerned. Half way through executing my drinks order I was told by the bar steward to stop farting around and quickly finish my drinks order as it was going to get busy very quickly. Apparently all orders had to be “plumbed in” before drinks could begin being poured. This demonstrates an inability to remember a few drinks and indicates a lack of experience in bar management etiquette. It is fair to say, in his defence, that he was on his own and to be honest, my associates and I felt it was unfair for this inexperienced Bar Steward who was clearly out of his depth to be left on his own in a pressure cooker environment. If we could rate this bar 0 out of 5 then this would be too much of a high score all because of the poor customer service which had become a running joke between the patrons in the pub car park who’s experiences with this Bar Steward seemed to mirror ours. We hope that the management can be made aware and assist this employee with the training and development he so clearly needs.

We stopped by at the Forge Hammer on a Saturday night and were told we could have a table for six in the restaurant if we could wait for 15 minutes. Obviously, this meant we had to sample the drinks available in the attached bar. The local real ale was tasty and refreshing. The meals arrived in good time and a mix-up with one dish was swiftly sorted out and a replacement dish received in a few minutes. Portion sizes were adequate and not overly spicy. Altogether a pleasant evening's dining.

Nice little pub with a nice curry house out back. Nice chatty waitress and reasonable food. Nice little benches out front for outdoor drinking

We stopped here as we were on a small weekend break staying at the lovely Ferndale House B&B; in Lydbrook. We noticed that they had an Indian restaurant attached to the pub so thought this would be ideal for a nice evening meal.

Came here based on the previous comments.

We were on holiday ,and decided to try this pub and take away , the pub and freshly cooked Indian were very enjoyable and would use again when in the area.

The food from here is great. Although the town I am in has 3 Indians (2 restaurants, 1 take away only) it is worth travelling through the Forest to River Spice to eat or to get a take away.

Well what can i say about this place. It was definately the best indian meal we have ever had. Tucked away behind a small village pub the restaurant is well decorated, beautiful atmospheric music and the staff are friendly and helpful. They are attentive without being intrusive. We visit the forest of dean a couple of times a year and love to go back each time if we can. They deliver too! Thank you everyone at riverspice for delicious meals every time.

After a little hiccup with the online order but as usual a great takeaway and just on the doorstep and we'll worth the wait, best Indian food in the Forest of Dean10*

I would like to say we had a pleasant drink in the forgehammer . We also ordered a takeaway meal which was absolutely delicious would definitely recommend their food and friendly staff. We will be back

The Forge is a smallish pub which brews it's own beer. Obviously well used by the locals and a good selection of beers. The restaurant was not particularly busy but our table of 10 proved a challenge to the one person serving. Mario (we learnt his name later) hails from Birmingham and insists on calling everyone "Mate" Apart from that he nicknamed one of our party "poshboy" and another "adidas man", luckily neither took offence but he could have been skating on thin ice. The food was OK, not exceptional and once the orders were taken the service was fairly quick. Worth a visit for the beer andif you are hungry the food.won't disappoint.

Environmental friendly pub as they make their nice beer on the premises. Staff are all friendly. It’s like one big family. Even when us passer bys pop in.in the back room is an Indian restaurant food is tasty and well presented. I’d certainly recommend this place for ether a drink or food.

Absolutely fabulous. We went on the off chance of getting a table. So glad we did. Service was excellent and food was amazing.

I got a take away from here whilst on holiday. The mixed platter was huge and very good value for money but our prawn dish needed more spice.

Had a lovely curry the other day nice flavour in good surroundings. It’s good service and value for money.

I do not appreciate being shouted at by a bar man for the crime of not ordering my drinks in an order that he deemed appropriate.

Didnt go to the restaurant just the pub for one drink after a hard day's canoeing! Not all but one member of the staff was rude to say the least. All I can say is don't order a Guinness last or you may get a proper hissy fit from Mr Angry !

Another great meal here. A spontaneous meet-up with friends meant that we hadn't booked. It was Saturday night but we took our chance. Plan B was to use their excellent takeaway service. Surprising that there were tables available. It should really be fully booked. Anyway, a couple of pints of Sharps Atlantic and a really hot Madras was just perfect. The other three members of the party all had different dishes and all spot-on. Friendly and efficient service too. Definitely one to keep on going back to.

Lower Lydbrook is a pleasant village on banks of River Wye. The pub feels very like a local pub with people from the village. Attached is an Indian restaurant. We had a good meal. The Dhansak was not too sweet, the chops spicy and tasty. Recommended if you are in that area

Having arrived in Lydbrook after a 12 mile walk with 4 companions we came upon The Forge Hammer.

My title says it all. Spot on. As a tourist to the area, we decided last minute to go for an indian. We werent disappointed. As soon as we got out of the car the Indian spices hit our senses. The locals in the pub were lovely and the staff were also welcoming. The restaurant is behind the bar and we sat down feeling comfortable. The food was so tasty, we shared starters and had rice and curry for main. It came speedy to the table, which was also great value for money. We were surprised when the bill came to the table as we we were expecting to pay more. Make sure you visit!!!!

Found this pub on here Fantastic beer Curry was fantastic all family members loved it If it's not hot enough they will add more spice and chill is Would return no problem

I was staying very close by and therefore found it convenient to visit for dinner.

Had a delicious meal here recently, great service and so grateful to find a place to eat late - open till 10.30pm

Llegamos al Pub a 5. 25 y preguntó si el restaurante estaba abierto. Nos condujo a través de una puerta para el restaurante que estaba muy bien y limpio. El gerente fue lo suficientemente amable y nos sirvió bien. La comida llegó rápidamente, y chutneys y bhajees poppadoms era excelente y muy fresco. Plato principal no fue tan bueno como los aperitivos como el curry no auténtico sabor o sabores, pero era lo suficientemente agradable y llena un agujero así como llegar rápidamente.

Vimos un cartel de un restaurante indio, pero no podía encontrar la entrada. Entramos en un pub y una bienvenida - el propietario diversificado hace varios años! El restaurante en la parte trasera era bastante básica, pero la comida estaba deliciosa! El servicio era atento...

Buena comida sabrosa cocina india, bien presentada y un personal atento. Compartimos un plato de cordero y el pollo y la carne era tierna y de buena calidad. La salsa era coherente y con el equilibrio justo de especias y sabor. También, es bueno tener...

Been a few times always and the curry's amazing and authentic! I've visited India last month and now realise naan breads are suppose to be thin like they serve here!

Food broadly fine - the South Indian chilli chicken and what seemed like home-made lime pickle stood out. Poppadoms less good (slightly greasy) and we had to ask for plates to eat them and the pickles off, and to nudge when requested water was forgotten. And then we got a single glass, and the waiter didn't leave the jug, which was a shame. Room was also a bit chilly, so we didn't hang around.

I must start by saying I don't normally bother doing reviews, but this was too good not too!I had the lamb bhuna. The lamb was cooked to perfection. It melted on my fork. Some places I've been the lamb had been hard and chewie. But not here! The rest of the curry was amazing. Wasn't too hot but still (for me) packed a punch! Rice and narn where also good.Will be eating there tomorrow night! Shame I don't live closer!

Very nice food & service and reasonably priced. Handy location if you're staying in any of the local B & Bs.

We descended on mass!!! 16 of us were seated and food choices on the set menu was plentiful, our main dishes could have warmer in temperature but very tasty.Would happily visit again!!!

Admittedly we came with high expectations having come from an area in the midlands that has loads of excellent Indian restaurants. Sadly we were all left very disappointed from our take away. We unfortunately found the food bland and of low quality. The low light being The Ash House Special, which was anything but special.A real shame.

Very warm welcome and staff very helpful and sorted a taxi for me. Indian restaurant attached to the pub with very reasonable prices. Food was great and the takeaway service appeared popular.

Great little restaurant and surprised to find it at the back of this pub..Very friendly and helpful staff,and great food at very good prices..

Took partners parents for his Mom's birthday, Wonderful service, amazing food, Partners Mom said it was the "best she has had" and beats her local in Yate.Food was great nice and hot, Spicy menu pointed out what was hot or medium which partners mom was happy about as not a lover of really spicy food, his Dad however likes spicy hot so we asked for extra Chillies which the staff had no problem in accomaditing our request. Meal was great service great, recommend to everyone, would say if you like it really spicy then just ask for extra chillies! Real hidden gem.

Tepid food delivered to our group of 6 despite there only being 2 tables occupied. The food described as hot was neither spicy or hot in terms of temperature. The menu offered great sounding dishes however there was no depth of spice flavour and all curries appeared to be the same colour. The meat tasted pre cooked and added to curry gravy. Soft and almost rancid tasting popadoms and greasy side dishes. Not an experience to repeat.

We had a very mixed bag with our take-away from River Spice; nice onion bhaji, flavoursome balti but a naan that was burned black in the middle and biriyani totally lacking in spice and flavour.Wouldn't bother to eat there again on this showing.

Hidden away in Lower Lydbrook, this lovely pub is friendly and welcoming. There is a restaurant tucked away through the back, where you can enjoy a very good curry. For those with Coeliac disease, food allergies or intolerances, it is helpful that the menu states those dishes that DO contain gluten or nuts, rather than those that don't. One of the staff is affected personally, so they really are on the ball! Really enjoyed our meal. Well worth a visit.

Stopped off at The Forge Hammer when we were canoeing down the River Wye. It was a short walk from our landing point. We had a dog with us and there was a dod drinking bowl outside the pub so she could join us having a drink. I went in to th ebar which sold Sharp's beer. I asked to sample the Original and Atlantic beers and the barman told me that he drank 1/2 & 1/2 so I said I would try the same which I did and it tasted good. He then went on to tell me that that how Sharp's Doom Bar came to be by mixing two of their other beers.There is an Indian restaurant attached to the pub but when I heard someone ask for some Indian food they were told it was close at that time. It was around 2pm on a Saturday.I would go back here beer was good and barman / landlord was friendly, we had a bit of banter between him and the group I was with

Lovely Indian restaurant, separate room to the main bar so not trying to enjoy your meal surrounded by locals/drinkers etc. Reasonable prices on food and drinks. Table service. Waitress (Tracy) really friendly and helpful when we were deciding what to order. Highly recommend the banquet menu which is a bit like all you can eat, but cooked to order and brought to the table for you. Take away also available. Plenty of parking (free). Close to river bank for walks.

We've only recently moved to the Forest from London and chose to visit this, our local Indian restaurant, for the first time today. So first, I feel I need to give this some perspective. Having been spoilt for choice in London we have high expectations and are not easy to please when it comes to curry; so what a delightful surprise to find that behind this unassuming local pub is a hidden secret. I mean don't get me wrong, the pub clearly displays that it incorporates the restaurant but considering the implications: pub and curry, then the last thing we expected was what was inside. Let me talk about the ambiance first. The decor is immaculate, clean walls, subtle Indian artifacts. Not in any way cliched. The background music is traditional and gentle rather than obtrusive. The staff are the most helpful I have ever encountered and as for the food. Well, we decided on the all you can eat option which is brought to your table fresh rather than left to congeal in a ban marie. The waiter warned us the portions would be taster size but we thought they were actually ideal; only a little smaller than full size. and the starters and sundry dishes - including the bread - are full size. Also, the popadoms, which come with the deal are fresh with delicious chutneys. To cap this all you can re-order as many dishes as you like so even if you did find the main dishes small it doesn't matter. And just as a side thought; I have spent a number of years on a self-imposed mission to discover the best CTM in the country and so far, this might just be the leader. All we can say is well done and thanks. I know there is very little in the way of negative reviews about this restaurant but if you find any at all then don't listen. Of course all opinion is subjective, and you can't please everyone, but as a curry lover, take it from me this is superb. Well done!

The host was very welcoming. Lighting very grey and ash tones hurt my eyes. The Buffet menu is different to the one on facebook. Says order three each and comes in little dishs, so started to put my order in and was told they curry's came in larger dish and to only order 1. I went to the forge hammer about 5 years ago and the food was out of this world, kept telling everyone to go, not now. Starters were nice.

one of the best indian restaurant,quality food very tasty and nice flavour, very friendly service staff there are very welcoming and polite, if you want to have great indian curry with friends and family this place is recommended.

First visit to The River Spice, we have recommended many guests there and have always heard very good feedback so it was great to visit for ourselves at last.The food was lovely, good portions and the owner and staff are very friendly. We will keep on recommending and hopefully pop down again soon.

We were very pleasantly surprised by our visit. The food was excellent and the staff welcoming and friendly.

Friendly local pub good ales and draught beers staff friendly as well as the locals. Nice indian resturant

Our second trip to the area this year.No visit would be complete without at least one evening at the Forge Hammer and an Indian Meal in the River Spice restaurant which can be found on the same premises.It's so good we went twice and we were only there four nights !!!!Andy continues to keep a really authentic/friendly pub feel to the bar helped by a wide choice of beers. Good chance of meeting some local characters in the bar as well.Ali continues to establish the restaurant,tweeking the menu to ensure that new and established customers alike get the most from their visits.The food is delicious,the welcome always warm and a good evening is guaranteed. This really is a winning combination.

Another visit, 6 months on. Andy and Ali are the same as ever, welcoming and warm hosts. The beer is great and the Indian food as wonderful as ever. A new menu is almost ready, but we have tried some of the dishes already and they are excellent.This is one of our regular destinations on our frequent trips to the Wye Valley, just wish we lived closer!

Visited here one Friday evening recently, after a bike ride in the forest. Food is soo much better than your average Indian restaurant. More interesting choices and it's properly home cooked. Often it's the same chunks of chicken thrown in the sauce of your choice, but you could tell this had actually been cooked in the sauce from scratch, and it was nice, succulent pieces of meat. Even the poppadoms and chutneys were excellent - my (Indian) husband actually asked where the pickles were from, they were that good!

We've eaten in and had a take away, and we've been very impressed with the quality of the food and service. The menu is excellent with a mixture of original and traditional Indian foods. The pub is excellent, tucked away in the beautiful Forest of Dean.

The restaurant in this pub is a wonderful Indian with exceptional service,the owner Ali was helpful and accommodating and the food was among the best Indian food we had ever eaten. A special mention must also go to the young waitress Elouise who is a real credit to the place.

Just moved into the area. Our estate agent recommended this restaurant. He was spot on! Excellent vegetarian choices for us. We ate here with friends on Saturday night. Considering it was bank holiday weekend we were surprised that it wasn't packed as the the service, surroundings, friendliness and food were excellent - other than to echo a previous comment that it could be a bit spicier. But that's just my taste. The rest of the party were happy. This is now our local so looking forward to many return visits.

We visited the Indian restaurant attached to the Forge Hammer pub on a Sunday evening recently staying in nearby Lydbrook (well over 25 minute walk!) - it seemed to be pretty much the only open place we could find!The food was really tasty, generous sized portions and at a great price - exactly what we were after a long day. The Cobra beer on tap must have been the best I've ever had too! As it was a special occasion, we mentioned this to our waiter who to our surprise brought us out a bottle of bubbly to celebrate - really generous!Would definitely visit when we are back in the area, thank you!

We stayed at a local B&B and found the Forge Hammer to be an added bonus. A good curry and great service from the owners and staff. The food is a modern take on indian food, mine could of been spicier but overall it was good.