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The Tea Room The Fairview Gardener

➤ Fairview Chapel Lane, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Vegan • Coffee • British • Vegetarian

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"We booked afternoon tea to celebrate a friends birthday; I phoned to book and explain that I have allergies (gluten and milk) would it be possible to arrange something for me too.. the gentleman I spoke to could not have been more helpful and left me confident that I could eat safely. We arrived on Saturday to a warm welcome and were very well looked after. Fabulous service as the tea flowed. The food was fantastic and I had an afternoon tea that was friendly and looked as good as my friends. We had a lovely time and were grateful for a box to take the leftovers home as were to full to finish."

Balti Hut

➤ 29 Gloucester Road, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Sushi • Pizza • Kebab • Mexican

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"Cracking curry house switched from Cinnamons about 2 years ago as was not happy with their consitancy. Balti hut has been great week in week out. Have had many a takeaway and few dine ins. Staff friendly. Lovely food. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"

Bengal Balti

➤ 3 Cavendish Building, GL15 5HD, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Asian • Balti • Indian • Bangladeshi

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"We visited the Restaurant on the 22/07/22. We were warmly greeted and seated at our table. When we were asked would we like starters we asked for 2 poppadoms. Having waited 20 minutes with the phone very loudly ringing 4 times and a flow of take away customers coming in and out. We were asked once more was it 2 poppadoms each in desperation we said yes. They reached in and brought them from a heated cabinet easy peasy so why the wait? We were asked for our main choice my husband ordered Chicken Koria I had Tandoori Chicken with Lemon Rice and Saag Aloo. Approximately 1 hour later we received the dishes. No salad was initially served with the Tandoori although as later offered. The Sagg Aloo was lovely but the Tandoori Chicken dry feedback was given. With no response. The Koria lacked flavour. But still the phone continued to ring. We are not from the area but like to support local business where we visit. The bill came as a shock we were charged £6.90 for 4 poppadoms which they said included chutneys and onion sambal. We did not receive mint dip with with tandoori chicken but this was brushed aside. Sadly not a good visit"

The Royal Exchange

➤ Gloucester Road, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian

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"Eight of us went to dinner for our annual football committee dinner and it was absolutely perfect! The ambiance was beautiful, the food was wonderful, the service was excellent, and the attention to detail was impeccable. Our meals were pre-ordered and our table was marked with place cards so the waitstaff didn't even need to ask who ordered what. They were able to impressively navigate where people were sitting and what they had ordered. We had a lot of laughs and it really put us in the holiday spirit. We will definitely be back for Christmas dinner. Thank you to everyone at The Royal Willow."

The Dog And Muffler Inn

➤ Berry Hill, GL16 7AR, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • Salad • British

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"We visited the Dog and Muffler 3 times during a week's stay at a local campsite. We received a recommendation from the workers at the campsite. The manager (we didn't get his name) bent over backwards to accommodate our son's dietary requirements. Nothing was too much. We had an evening meal on our first night and it was all lovely. We returned with more family members (7 of us) for a Sunday lunch and it was fantastic. I had the lamb and I'd recommend it for anyone. Our third visit was just after the kitchen had closed but they still rustled up some of the starters for us. You won't wander past the Dog and Muffler, it takes a bit of finding but it's food, service, cleanliness and decor are a large step above an ordinary pub. Thank you Mike, Saara, Aneiran and Vader"

The Rising Sun Inn

➤ Moseley Green, GL15 4HN, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Pub • Fish • Steak • British

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"Staying nearby so decided to visit this pub for a late afternoon dinner. Children’s play area outside and little wooded area which the kids enjoyed. Easy to park, but couldn’t find the entrance, think the car park is at the back and has to go up some steps and through a gate to find the front door. Nobody welcomed us so I went and found some menus. We found a table outside and then went back in to order drinks and food. Food came quickly. I had sweet potato and butternut squash curry with chips and rice. Chips were ok, but didn’t taste fresh, nobody else liked them. Curry had a nice taste, but skin was left on the butternut squash, which ruined it. Bacon and Brie baguette was nice. Kids Mac n cheese was good. Scampi was poor quality. Kids meals came with ice cream. No other desserts offered for adults. Disappointing, won’t return."

The Farmers Arms

➤ Ledbury Road, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Cafe • Steak • Vegan • British

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"Family of 4 away on holiday and all had a really enjoyable meal. Glad we chose this pub out of all the ones near us, even though we did accidentally drive to another pub of the same name first! The vegan lime and chilli burger was especially good. Portions size was very generous and at a reasonable price. Staff were all friendly and a nice atmosphere, building and decor. Only negative I would say is that there's no kids menu. Could do a 9 pizza, fish and chips, Mac and cheese, chicken nuggets and chips all fairly easily. In fairness they did say the could make some dishes smaller for kids but having a menu would be easier."

The Miners Arms

➤ United Kingdom, GL15 4PE, Forest of Dean

Pub • Steak • Grill • British

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"We recently stayed at the Miners Cottage next to the Miners Arms in Whitecroft for a weekend getaway. The owners of the Miners Arms also manage the cottage for self catering accommodations. We chose the Cottage because of its convenient location, allowing us to easily visit various towns in the Forest of Dean such as Coleford, Cinderford, and Ross on Wye, as well as popular attractions like Puzzlewood and forest walks. The Cottage had a great atmosphere, with modern and well-equipped 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Upon our arrival, we were greeted warmly by the hostess who provided us with fresh milk, hot cross buns, bread, and butter to refresh us after our journey from South Devon. The living room featured a large flat screen TV and opened to a wooden decked balcony with beautiful views of the fields and woodlands, perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine after exploring the forest. The kitchen was fully stocked with amenities such as a dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine, and tumble drier. The bathrooms had excellent showers and one even had a large bath. We spent our days exploring nearby attractions, all within a short drive of 10 miles or less. Overall, we had a fantastic stay at the Cottage and are considering returning next Spring. While we enjoyed drinks from the Miners Arms during our stay, we dined at other nearby pubs and restaurants."

Ritmo Tapas

➤ 23 Market Place,, GL16 8AG, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Pizza • Sushi • Mexican • Asiatic

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"Feeling esurient, I hastened to Ritmos Tapas Bar to enjoy some Mediterranean fare. I was somewhat surprised to be the only diner there but, being hungry, I grasped firmly the extensive menu and ordered the “Salmon a la parilla” (Salmon with seasonal vegetables). Imagine my surprise when 50 minutes later (still no other customers present), a plate with two filets of white fish appeared in front of me. Intrigued, I ingested the fare to sample what kind of fish this could be; for it certainly was not Salmon. Now being a keen angler, I noted that the skin and the attached dorsal fin were very reminiscent of Grey Mullet a fish common to our shores in copious abundance and traded by nefarious anglers to low grade restaurants. When asked why my Salmon was indeed, not Salmon the Manager simply said “It’s a like a da Salmon”. Sadly I shall not be returning to this place of delectation. I’m not actually sure it is a restaurant but maybe a front for another business. They’re certainly not in the “Fish Recognition” business."

The Barge Restaurant

➤ Gloucester Docks, GL1 2DN, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Steak • Lunch • Brunch • British

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"Very enjoyable Saturday evening meal excellent menu based on a selection of British dishes, all superbly cooked, and attractively plated. The Barge is an unlicensed restaurant, so it is Bring your own Wine. Happily, there is a late night store just 4 doors away. We enjoyed the indulgent desserts, some of which are real reminders of the 1960's or earlier (including for example, jam roly poly). All the puddings were epically sized. The Barge is an excellent local restaurant , they try hard, and the hardworking couple making it happen are well worth supporting. We certainly will be returning."

The Royal Oak

➤ Gretton, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Fish • Meat • Steak • Pasta

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"We booked for Sunday lunch as vegetarians after seeing they offered a nut roast on their website but turned up to find the only vegetarian option was mushroom tortellini with Parmesan on it (NOT vegetarian). We asked the staff if there was a veggie roast option as stated on the website and we were told no but they could do a standard roast without the meat. We asked if that meant the gravy and potatoes were vegetarian and were told no both are not. Meaning they either would have knowingly served us meat products OR given us a plate of cauliflower cheese and vegetables and charged us for a roast dinner… All of this could have been avoided if their website was up to date, wasted journey and time, please update your website to save other people from the same experience!"

The Butchers Arms

➤ High Street, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Cafés • Mexican • Asiatic • European

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"I emailed a few weeks ago never got a reply. The room was dark, we had to use the lights on our phones to read the menus. These were dark letters ona dark paper.. Various fonts sizes. 6 of us cramped on a...table, not fit for 6 people. So not a relaxing environment. 2 couples had arrived the waiter was pushing us to order before the others had arrived. Even telling us, the table was booked again later in the evening. Again, this made us all feel unwelcome rushed. The main course came on chopping boards, that were really slime. Did not feel hygienic. The salad, was half a gem lettuce. The pudding had frozen not fresh fruit. The food on the whole was good, Good company, as not seen each other for over a year."

White Hart Inn

➤ 85 Saint White's Road, GL14 3HB, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • British • Breakfast

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"The negatives first -On arrival the outside looked very dilapidated. There was weeds everywhere and it was in desperate need of a lick of paint. The windows were dirty and you could see stuff stacked up on the sills inside. It was with trepidation that we stepped inside. However, the bar and restaurant area were nicely furnished, even though the carpet was filthy. We found it strange to have to order our breakfast the day before and there was only an hour during which it was available 8-9. A little early if your on you're holidays. There was one lady behind the bar who was run ragged as it was a really busy Saturday afternoon. To her credit she found the time to take us to our room. We stayed in room 2 and were pleasantly surprised. It was spotlessly clean with lovely fresh, soft towels. It was a shame that there's no wardrobe and only two hooks behind the door to hang anything up, but as we were only there for a night it was adequate. The bathroom was stunning with a twin shower with plenty of hot water. We decided to eat there on the Saturday night having walked a lot during the day. We decided on the combo for two people which was absolutely massive, really hot and fresh. The price of drinks was reasonable and we had a really pleasant evening. The Inn is on a busy road and the windows are old, so there was quite a bit of noise overnight. Hubby had ordered a full English for breakfast and I had a bacon sarnie, which was packed full of bacon. There was also a choice of cereals, yoghurts and some lovely fresh fruit -strawberries, raspberries and apricots. The host was very friendly and chatted with us for a while over breakfast. Would we stay again -yes for an overnight stay."

Kaplan's Cafe Bistro

➤ The Square, GL16 8AA, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Cafés • Sushi • Mexican • Seafood

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"We have been coming to FOD for 10yrs and Coleford is our favourite little town here. Lots of individual small shops with very friendly people. We always have several visits to Kaplan's as the the food is tasty, plentiful and a great price! We have had just about everything on the menu at some point and I can honestly say it has all been really good, and severed so quickly by lovely staff. Our daughter has allergies and has Coeliac disease and it was no problem they were very helpful. The kitchen is open, clean and tidy which gives you confidence in safe food handling. Yes it's not state of the art, with expensive furniture, but it is very clean and comfortable, if you want fine dinning go to a city. If you want plenty of yummy food, great prices, massive choices on the menu and fantastic service go here, I know where I would choose. Thank to all the staff, you work so hard and it shows"

White Hart Inn

➤ United Kingdom, GL14 1JB, Forest of Dean

Pubs • Steak • Coffee • British

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"I visited this charming old-fashioned pub on a Friday afternoon with my mom and niece. It offers lovely views of the River Severn and has plenty of parking. The staff were friendly, but the service was a bit slow. The food was excellent, with generous portion sizes. I would suggest trying the steak and ale pie, scampi, and chicken stack. Additionally, I highly recommend the white chocolate and Baileys cheesecake. The prices are average for a pub, making it great value for the money. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning."

Curry Leaf Indian

➤ 37-39 High St, GL14 2SL, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Asian • Vegan • Indian • Vegetarian

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"Went with my girlfriend and my parents while we were staying in Cinderford. Very nice food, nicely cooked. I had the Balti which had plenty of succulent meat, with chunky veg and a really tasty thick sauce and the portion size was just right. Ive had a lot of curries in my time and this was up there. Service was also very good, the guy who served us was very friendly and accommodating when my girlfriend ordered off menu. We all said how nice our meals were as was evident from our empty plates."

The Cock Inn

➤ Nibley Hill, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Meat • Steak • Curry • Salads

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"This pub is definitely a must but a shame that it's closed Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday otherwise we would have been back for more tasty food and tried the other fantastic selection of beer, ales and ciders. Staff are very helpful and really don't mind going that extra mile for you , it's dog friendly so our large and very slobbery french mastiff enjoyed the feast along side us. A visit is a must and hope to be back next year. Strongly recommend this pub."

The Belfry

➤ Broad Street Littledean, GL14 3JS, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Cakes • British

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"My wife and I visited the Belfry on a whim and had a wonderful experience. I ordered the gammon steak and my wife had the chicken curry. The food was delicious, well-cooked, and reasonably priced. The atmosphere was great and the staff were friendly. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend this restaurant."

Sixteen Community Cafe

➤ 16 Bank Street, GL16 8BA, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Cafés • Pizza • Mexican • Asiatic

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"Fab meals plenty on your plate warm and comfortable tables chairs and armchairs. Dogs yippee are allowed. Most of the food is locally sourced and much like the hadh browns and rice pudding are home made. Delicious. Slices of cake including vegan are just £2.00 a slice. All in all a great place to go. The staff are friendly. You can mix and match various meals and you can see the open plan kitchen. Well worth a visit. Watch it though it does close at 3pm. Once a month an all you can eat buffet in the evening is enjoyed for a set price."

The Woodman

➤ Folly Road, GL15 4JF, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom

Bbq • Meat • Steak • Burgers

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"On a visit to this pub with family yesterday, we were shocked and appalled by the unsettling reception we received. There was a rowdy group of men and women (who were obviously under the influence of alcohol/narcotics) sitting at the table, nearest the door/bar. As we walked to the bar, the party began loudly and aggressively jeering us for no reason. As we waited to be served, these individuals continued jeering, staring and mimicking both me and my female companion. Staff appeared oblivious or chose to ignore what was happening right under their noses. We felt extremely intimidated and threatened by this thuggish behaviour. I quietly and discreetly suggested to my companion that we left. The two men of the group (who were obviously eavesdropping) began loudly mimicking my voice and comments. As I left, I informed the group that we were leaving owing to the discomfort that their behaviour had caused. Their response was a loud and F-bomb laden tirade of verbal abuse. Again, there was no intervention by staff to this yobbish. obnoxious and abusive behaviour, which could be heard even when we had exited the premises. I am just thankful that the rest of my family, including my children were not present at the bar to witness this disgraceful (and frankly confusing) incident that felt like playground bullying. I will not be returning and will spread the word that the Woodsman is not the place to visit if you’re looking for a family-orientated pub, where you feel safe and respected."