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

Having read the previous “suspiciously worded”reviews about the Golden Phoenix I have never had a problem with waiting times or the quality of the food. The previous review may have been google translated to max 😉 I have been a regular customer for three years.The food is fresh hot and very tasty. The menu is widely varied and the owners freely promote new dishes on the menu.. Tried the others in area with disappointing results. Unfortunately they don’t take cards and that in the current climate needs to change ASAP!

Absolutely love this place! It's a hidden gem. Very very cheap beer, wonderful friendly owners that are always happy to chat and a real homely traditional feel. Garden is fab too! We come here with our vintage cars and always look forward to seeing them again.

Excellent place to stay and have food, steak night and the Sunday roast are a must! Absolute brilliant place

Contactless payment at the icecream hut would be useful. Only had enough cash for ice cream for the children so the adults had to miss out.😭

Such a welcoming visit into a proper pub. Locals, workers finishing after a shift and tourists like us staying at Forest Holidays. The footpath network is extensive and worth printing a map and not just relying on your phone but this is linked to Forest Holidays by a reasonably well lit footpath and has two local stores that don’t show up on Google maps on the way. We picked this pub based on reviews and the footpath as we have two kids and a dog. Staff were really welcoming and helpful, kid friendly and definitely dog friendly. As a result of the good food, good service and choice of seating options we opted for a return visit instead of trying the Dog and Muffler or the New Inn. If we make it out another night to one of those I will write a review accordingly.

They turned up in a van as a pop up at Berrow Church, and we, and our neighbours, jumped at the chance for hot fish and chips at home. The guys, and lady, were lovely and chatty, and the food was delicious. The gluten free fish was exceptional and it's rare that my wife gets to enjoy fish that tasty. A very generous portion of chips, and the peas were exactly as you'd expect. Thank you for a lovely Thursday night meal

Highly recommend this charming pub in the heart of Dymock, near Ledbury and nestled within the famous daffodil walking area. Run by the warm and welcoming Matt and Ali, along with their children, Noah and Greta. This family-friendly establishment is a true gem. They are passionate about their village and ensure that every visitor is greeted with friendliness and helpful suggestions. The pub boasts an excellent selection of carefully maintained beers, spirits, and other beverages. Their food menu is equally impressive, offering a great range of dishes. My personal favorite is their fantastic burgers—served in a soft white bun with cheese and onion, far superior to well-known fast-food alternatives. The steaks are also exceptional, but the highlight has to be their Sunday roasts. Generous in portion and full of flavor, the beef roast is my top pick, featuring crispy roast potatoes, fresh vegetables, and rich gravy. One piece of advice: bring a doggy bag—you’ll likely struggle to finish it all! The pub is incredibly dog-friendly, making it a great spot for families (including any mischievous little ones). At the back, there’s a lovely, well-protected garden, perfect for enjoying a drink in the warmer months. Throughout the year, the pub hosts various events, a testament to how well-loved and respected Matt and Ali are within the community. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this pub is well worth a visit!

Fancied there mixed grill, it comes with lamb steak sausages, pork steak, gammon, I asked for an egg as did not want peas. Great value only £15.95 served quickly,

What a lucky find this was for us having taken a wrong path in the forest! We arrived at opening time, midday, and were ready for a rest. We enjoyed a couple of pints from the wide choice on offer and ordered 2 baguettes. They came quickly and were absolutely delicious, fresh tasty rolls and well filled. We found everyone to be very friendly and they certainly welcomed our dog Lola with a smile. We would recommend.

This should have been a 5 Star Review, but on our last night the hotel had an Open Mic Jazz Night which was pretty loud. That might have reduced it to 4 Stars overall. However I went downstairs to close the through-door from the stairwell/Reception area to the kitchen which was funneling the noise up to the rooms. Unfortunately the door was jammed OPEN and I couldn't move it - and it had a plate on it saying Fire Door Keep Shut. I can't give zero Stars so I'm afraid it gets a no-brainer 1 Star.

The Sunday lunch was absolutely fantastic, generous serving of beef and seasonal veg cooked perfectly, plus our son particularly liked his popcorn pudding, friendly staff.

Great food, massive portions, friendly staff.

Great value pasties, sandwiches and cakes. Good range and great prices. Friendly service, perfect place to pick up a quick lunch.

Without a doubt one of the best places to be welcomed by the incredible team, Tracey, Sara and Kate. Food was above and beyond - BEST PIES EVER! Thank you team. We’ll be back.

Today we went to the reopening of the pub What a fantastic experience this is !! Tasty food! Great atmosphere ! Good range of drinks Play area for the kids , music playing Lovely & friendly staff a big shout out to Jay nothing was to much to ask I look forward to coming back and trying a roast !!