Forest of Dean Restaurants
Forest of Dean Restaurants: our guide to the best places to eat out in the Forest of Dean, including in Cinderford, Coleford, Lydney, Wye Valley and Symonds Yat. We hope to help you choose the best eatery for your situation. I have noticed an improvement in the quality of meals eaten out this summer. A particular favourite was the ribeye steak at the Saracen’s Head pub in Symonds Yat East after my walk down the River Wye from the bus stop at Joy’s Green.
I had another 2 meals in Redbrook after a walk from Monmouth down the Wye, and another when I left Redbrook heading downstream. I enjoyed a nice homemade chilli at The Boat Inn and a monster mixed grill at The Bell. There are many pet-friendly eateries in the local area.
Forest Of Dean Restaurants
Some suggestions for places to eat out in the local area.
The Miners Arms in Whitecroft
The Miners Arms Inn Whitecroft is a family-owned restaurant & free house pub. It is a destination restaurant that embraces the wonderful local food from in and around the Forest of Dean. They have a great menu with plenty of options, including a hearty mixed grill. Their mixed grill includes lamb, steak, gammon and much more.
The Farmers Boy Inn in Longhope
The Farmers Boy Inn is in Longhope, within the Forest of Dean. The pub restaurant offers hearty meals and comfortable accommodation. They strive to provide comprehensive hospitality services while keeping it local and low-key. The Farmers Boy Inn has earned several accolades, including TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence.
The restaurant takes pride in a wide range of delicious pies, including massive gourmet pies. Their biggest pies weigh 4.5 kilogrammes. They fill the menu with traditional British cuisine, plus vegan and gluten-free options. They also offer a selection of drinks to wash it all down.
The Boat Inn in Penault
The Boat Inn is a small, friendly pub located over the old railway line footbridge, just outside the main village of Redbrook. It has a nice selection of pub grub and an amazing choice of local ciders and real ales. Although I didn’t attend, the pub hosts a band night on Thursday evening, which sounds like good fun.
The Woodman in Parkend
A local pub in Parkend near the Dean Forest Railway’s last station. The Woodman is a nicely decorated place with a bar, restaurant and outdoor seating area. They have an excellent selection of drinks and food. This includes dishes like Forest of Dean wild boar. https://www.thewoodmanparkend.co.uk/
Saracen’s Head in Symonds Yat
A very nice pub in the Wye Valley at Symonds Yat East. They also have a reputation for serving excellent food. The Saracen’s Head is a great restaurant for lunch or dinner. Their steaks are rather special and a real treat after a walk in the area.
The Angel Hotel, Coleford
The Angel Hotel is opposite the clock tower in Coleford centre. They are a welcoming pub that serves an array of drinks at reasonable prices. For food, they have a bar menu or a full restaurant menu for diners wanting more than pub grub. Their faggots and chips are a rather delightful meal. https://angelhotel.southcoastinns.co.uk/
The Ostrich Inn, Newland
Between Coleford and Redbrook, near Newland Church, is The Ostrich Inn. This pleasant venue serves great food and has a very nice rear garden. The Ostrich Inn describes itself as a free house renowned for excellent food. The menu looked impressive, with delights like beef Wellington, Brie de Meux, Wild Mushroom and Truffle Tart with Smoked Salt and Truffle Crème Fraîche, and other options to suit most tastes.