Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
  4. Solihull
  5. Solihull
The Forest Bar & Restaurant, Solihull, West Midlands

The Forest Bar & Restaurant

4.7
4.7
932 Reviews
£25 and under
British

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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
  • 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.

What 932 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

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Great for brunch

  • Birmingham/West Midlands (county)

    Child-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.

932 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    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.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Ashley

    VIP

    Birmingham

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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!!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Brigid

    Birmingham

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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

    Is this helpful?

  4. Roz

    VIP

    Warwickshire

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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

    Is this helpful?

  5. Rachel

    Buckinghamshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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

    Is this helpful?

  6. Heather

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience. Food was delicious. We were seated in cosy corner of the standard restaurant. Staff cheerful and attentive. Definitely be back!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Roger

    Berkshire

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic roast Sunday lunch - very high quality with fantastic flavours. The meat was tender , roast potatoes crisp and gravy brilliant. Great value.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Lisa

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Arrived with 2 friends for Xmas get together. We were sat in a booth, which was lovely. However… service was very poor!!! Waited around 15 minutes for someone to take our order. When the order arrived the waitress rushed to put the meal down and dropped the tartare sauce that was actually on her plate on the floor, she mumbled sorry and rushed off and then 3 mins later came back with some paper towels. Once meal was finished we waited around 25 minutes and no-one came to ask us if we wanted a desert, so we actually had to ask for the bill as it was too late to have a desert as we had to leave at a certain time time!! I can say I won’t be visiting again due to the service and no parking on site. I came down from Stafford and was looking for to visiting? However I can say I won’t be again

    Is this helpful?

  9. Gillian

    Gloucestershire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere good food well cooked and service good.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Emma

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were early for our booking but we’re still able to be seated and order . Very flexible and progressionally dealt with by waiting staff. Only blip was being offered water and then charged for a bottle of water . This was removed from The bill graciously .

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Forest Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 932 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for The Forest Bar & Restaurant

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    01564 772120
  • Private party facilities
    Book our Private Dining Room for the ultimate experience.
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo