The best restaurants in Lydbrook and Ruardean Forest of Dean South West

Lovely pub, hidden away up a lane, with welcoming staff, cosy interior and pretty hanging baskets. Beer garden was a bit run down - bits of crisp packets and dog crap - but looked like pub exterior was being done up, so maybe garden is next project, shame noone had been out to check and clear it up though. Would definitely go again, as such a gem of a country pub that hasn't been turned into a trendy eatery. Have heard they do great food and decent price too. Great location.

I’m sorry to say yet again, another curry in the Forest of Dean pandering to the English palette. We had a takeaway with friends and I was disappointed and so was my wife. We both have lived in London and Manchester and we have a good idea of what a good Indian meal should be, The chicken Shaslick that my wife had was overcooked and served in a very watery bhuna sauce and I had a mix tandoori grill, but I asked for a Madras sauce separate unfortunately it was all heat with no other flavouring. How long for the day when I can order an Indian meal that isn’t made for the English palette.

Bonza beef burgers , Banging bean burgers, crispy and delicious halloumi fries, and service with a smile. Little gem of a place, with something for everyone.

My husband and I tried to get tea and cake yesterday afternoon. I am disabled and struggled into the garden to be met by a very unhelpful man who simply said 'its lunch' in response to my husband's polite query! When he enquired further, the response was: 'I'll get you a menu but if you just want tea, there's a tea bar over the road!' Needless to say we didn't bother or wait for the menu! Proprietor should remember it's the customers that keep businesses like this going and respond appropriately! Like another reviewer comments: Bring a packed lunch and enjoy the riverside beauty!!! The person we encountered was really rude and unhelpful!

Never again and probably the worst fish n chips I have ever had. The batter was greasy and dark brown and fish was dry like it a had been refried and the chips were the same. I didn't take a photo before I threw most in the bin, but the pic Camper52568780966 has posted in their review is spot on. Shame really, I had high hopes as its award winning.