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The Forest Bar & Restaurant, Solihull, West Midlands

The Forest Bar & Restaurant

4.7
4.7
937 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
The Forest Hotel is a boutique hotel and bar with 12 luxury bedrooms and an award-winning Gastro-Pub restaurant, located in the heart of Dorridge, directly opposite the train station. An 1870's coach house turned boutique hotel, The Forest Hotel bridges traditional with contemporary. Our cosy fine dining restaurant offers a wide selection of meals - ranging from our Pub Classics and Famous Chicken Wings to our award winning Sunday Roasts and our delightful Lunch menu, which changes weekly.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 9:00 am–10:30 pm Wed, Thu 9:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    01564 772120
  • Website
    http://www.forest-hotel.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dan Androne
  • Private party facilities
    Book our Private Dining Room for the ultimate experience.
  • Location
    25 Station Approach, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands B93 8JA
  • Neighborhood
    Solihull
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Menu

Our Famous Wings

  • Buffalo Franks Hot Sauce£6.00

    Blue Cheese, Compressed Celery, Coriander, Black Onion Seeds

    • Smokey BBQ£6.00

      White Alabama Suace, Spring Onions, Crispy Onions, House Slaw, White Sesame

      • Classic Salted Caramel£6.00

        Crispy Bacon, Droitwich Sea Salt

        • Plum and Hoisin£6.00

          Sesame, Pickled Ginger, Crispy Noodles, Spring Onions

          • Cauliflower "Wings"£6.00

            Flavours: Buffalo Franks Hot Sauce; Smokey BBQ; Classic Salted Caramel; Plum & Hoisin

            Featured Items

            • French Fries£4.00

              • House Salad£4.00

                • Greek Salad£4.50

                  • Dirty Fries£5.50

                    Bacon Bits, Crispy Onion, Hot Sauce, Cheese Sauce, Spring Onion

                    Last updated: August 8, 2023

                    What 937 people are saying

                    Overall ratings and reviews

                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                    4.7
                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                    • 4.7Food
                    • 4.6Service
                    • 4.5Ambience
                    • 4.5Value

                    Noise • Energetic

                    Loved For

                    • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

                      Great for brunch

                    • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

                      Kid-friendly

                    • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

                      Good for groups

                    • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

                      Great for outdoor dining

                    • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

                      British

                    Review summary

                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                    The Forest Bar & Restaurant delights with its "fantastic service" and "amazing food," especially the renowned Sunday roasts and wings. Despite a lively atmosphere, the attentive staff ensure a pleasant dining experience. While service can occasionally lag, the quality of food and inviting environment make it a "highly recommended" spot for any occasion.

                    937 Reviews

                    1. Ashley

                      VIP

                      Birmingham

                      21 reviews

                      5.0

                      21 reviews

                      Dined 1 day ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Had a post Christmas Sunday lunch yesterday and I have to say it just gets better and better!! Everybody enjoyed the roasts (the beef was sublime), the place was buzzing and our waitress was brilliant. Well done the Forest - like the postman you always deliver!!

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                    2. Jayni

                      London

                      1 review

                      5.0

                      1 review

                      Dined 2 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      In this "generation" it's hard to find great service & friendly, polite staff - even on an extremely busy night, this place was perfect! It's obvious why everyone loves their wings! And it's Dog Friendly which is an added bonus!

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                    3. caroline

                      VIP

                      Birmingham

                      8 reviews

                      5.0

                      8 reviews

                      Dined 2 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Always really accommodating, lovely table in the corner away from the noise of the bar. Food was incredible as always

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                    4. Ashley

                      VIP

                      Birmingham

                      21 reviews

                      5.0

                      21 reviews

                      Dined 3 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Great lunch with brother in law - we did all the wings 😋 - chicken / cauliflower/ tenders - awesome!!

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                    5. Wayne

                      Birmingham

                      2 reviews

                      5.0

                      2 reviews

                      Dined on December 22, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      The best Sunday roast around - everything about the meal was fantastic, great table, great service and outstanding food.

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                    6. Susan

                      Birmingham

                      2 reviews

                      5.0

                      2 reviews

                      Dined on December 22, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Table of 4 ordered breakfast and coffees service was excellent food was delivered quickly and hot.

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                    7. Ashley

                      VIP

                      Birmingham

                      21 reviews

                      5.0

                      21 reviews

                      Dined on December 21, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Had a three generation lunch with my son-in-law and grandson - a really good boys nosh!!

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                    8. Brigid

                      Birmingham

                      5 reviews

                      5.0

                      5 reviews

                      Dined on December 18, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      5 of us out for Xmas meal, great food staff and thoroughly enjoyable

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                    9. Roz

                      VIP

                      Warwickshire

                      16 reviews

                      5.0

                      16 reviews

                      Dined on December 17, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Friendly and welcoming staff. Great food for a weekday lunch.

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                    10. Rachel

                      Buckinghamshire

                      7 reviews

                      5.0

                      7 reviews

                      Dined on December 16, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Always a good meal , superb food only criticism sprouts were rock hard

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                    FAQs

                    The Forest Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 937 OpenTable diners.

                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                    Make a reservation

                    2 people
                    10:30 PM
                    Booked 19 times today
                    Google Map for The Forest Bar & Restaurant

                    25 Station Approach, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands B93 8JA

                    Dining areas

                    Additional information

                    • Neighborhood
                      Solihull
                    • Hours of operation
                      Mon, Tue, Sun 9:00 am–10:30 pm Wed, Thu 9:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am
                    • Price
                      £25 and under
                    • Cuisines
                      British
                    • Dining style
                      Casual Dining
                    • Dress code
                      Smart Casual
                    • Parking details
                      Hotel Parking
                    • Payment options
                      AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                    • Executive chef
                      Dan Androne
                    • Additional
                      Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
                    • Website
                      http://www.forest-hotel.com/
                    • Phone number
                      01564 772120
                    • Private party facilities
                      Book our Private Dining Room for the ultimate experience.
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