The best restaurants serving British food in Forest of Dean South West

From the moment we walked through the front door we were made to feel welcome. The dining room is warm and cozy, the decor eclectic. With a choice of two menus, the bar or specials there was plenty of choice. The bar menu giving you the option to reduce your per head spend. We all opted for dishes from the specials menu!! We are a family that loves our food. Every dish was beautifully presented, well proportioned and delicious. I can whole heartedly recommend the goats cheese and pesto beignets to start and if you have a big appetite the ribeye surf and turf. There was a great choice of gluten free or gluten free adaptable options and with no gluten contamination in the fryers we could all share the fries. We only managed one dessert between six of us and were delighted with the lemon sorbet presented inside a frozen lemon. The staff were all knowledgeable and willing to help with menu suggestions, and adjustments to suit dietary requirements. Nothing was too much trouble. If you are not in the area it is worth going out of your way to enjoy dinner.

Thanks for another amazing lunch, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. The lunch and cakes were some cracking portions and very reasonably priced, so we look forward to our next visit.

Went for a spot of lunch on a bank holiday, this was not on the menu, but Sally the cafe manager is very accommodating if she has it she will normally make your request. It was lovely, also and great value for money in this day and age. £7.50 as you can see a good size portions. Support local businesses.

This is such a lovely little cafe, one you might miss if you weren't aware it was there. The staff are so welcoming and friendly and know the regulars well. The food is competitively priced and the ingredients are all fresh and great quality. we choose to take our food away however there is a lovely little area for eating and appeared very family friendly

What a lovely little spot...clean, caring and yummy. Support small businesses, I'm so glad I stopped and ventured in. Toastie was yum and cakes looked lush....if only I didn't overindulge this whole week!

What an utter gem of a place! We went here for the Saturday afternoon Cheese and Beer experience and it was incredible. Great food, great services, great setting and above all great value. The owners were very welcoming and friendly, and couldn't do enough to make sure we enjoyed our time there. We'll definitely be returning when we're next in the area. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

The most incredible gyros I’ve ever had!! Very welcoming/friendly staff, great selection of drinks, nice decor and seating areas, big outdoor space, plus events and live music!!

We enjoyed breakfast here to celebrate a birthday, and were not disappointed. We chose the Light Breakfast, but there are plenty of options to suit everyone. A lot of the ingredients are sourced locally, and all cooked and presented beautifully. With a sweet shop as part of the business, it's possible to leave with an extra treat or two for later. Get yourselves down there!

Lovely food great staff good price

Friendly staff, really excellent coffee and the dogs' favourite puppuccino

Always enjoy going in here each time we are in Gloucester. Food very good and staff excellent.

We had the tasting menu on a Sunday night, which in most places on a Sunday the passion and enthusiasm for guests is often not there. Here however the food was outstanding, the service first class. Nothing was to much trouble. Just right for a birthday getaway. I would quite happily come back and eat everyday! The taste, presentation and portion sizes were just perfect. Congratulations to the whole team.

Open shut mon,Tues. Holidays Local ,no more Any negative comments= you get barred . Conclusion=plenty more pubs about = couldn't care less

It would be very difficult to find a better eating place in the Forest of Dean! My friend today ( who was visiting from outside the area ) firmly declared that it was one of the best Sunday lunches she had ever had - anywhere! The service, presentation and quality of food all contributed to a lovely experience. The place is spotlessly clean and staff are attentive and friendly without being overbearing. We were seated immediately on arrival and drinks order taken and delivered promptly. Hot plates were also delivered! Absolutely every food item delivered was perfectly presented and cooked to perfection - portions we’re extremely generous and amazing value for money. We simply cannot praise the staff enough for all the efforts they make at The Miners to give diners such a great experience.

We stopped as we are staying in the area. Easy to get to, felt welcome. We had fish and chips, and lamb shank. Both were really good, large portions. The lamb was lovely and the veggies with it were perfect. Fish was delicious, and a lot of chips! We recommend!