The Bold Forester Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Would definitely go back the food was really tasty 😋 👌"
• "Stopped for some food which was really nice, pleasant staff, decent beer and Well priced."
• "The roast pork that I had was divine and the crackling WOW, my wife had the roast beef which was succulent and tender."
• "Our food was hot, tasty and plentiful. Really good value."
• "Food was absolutely fab, the scotch egg was the best I've ever had."
• "The food was to die for, absolutely perfect."
• "Food was very nice."

Cons:

• "The food, whilst glorious, is seriously overpriced."
• "Had roast beef cut so thin any thinner you could see through it was also overcooked."
• "Do not have the fish pie!! Some mashed potato and a little white fish mixed together and cooked in a frying pan, with an overdone poached egg and tasteless pea puree."
• "The beef was dry, and chewy. The pudding was small."
• "Food was over-cooked and caused sickness."
• "Food while not cheap is excellent and the portion sizes are very generous."
• "We had the carvery option - very sad food, tasteless and bland."

Customer Service

Pros:

• "Customer service was perfect, all staff waiting on our table were friendly and efficient."
• "Good service friendly staff."
• "Staff were very friendly and the food was tasty."
• "Staff were very helpful, informed us about the food, and suggested other options, when needed."
• "shout out to ricardo for fantastic customer service."
• "Our waitress Lilly was very attentive and lovely."
• "Staff were attentive, service was quick and they were very helpful."

Cons:

• "I am honestly disgusted by the way the manager Alan spoke to me."
• "Tried to complain and was told it being plated up... tried to complain to the lad when he bought the food out but was ignored."
• "Vile meal and when the plates were collected I was asked if I was full up as I’d left most of my food, when I said the food was not cooked and coleslaw was off the guy laughed & asked if I was joking then shrugged & walked off."
• "Service is absolutely awful waited 45 minutes before chasing our food and being told that it would be ready shortly no explanation or apology."
• "Service was awful, waited 15 minutes for them to ask us do we want a drink."
• "Poor service sat for more than 15 minutes with menus in the restaurant but nobody offered us drinks."
• "The attitude of the waitress was appalling and was really unhelpful."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "It isn't the cheapest prices but the quality is worth a visit especially as they use local produce."
• "Wow!! I initially thought the food was a bit pricey but you definitely get what you pay for!"
• "Had the gammon egg and chips and although it was really expensive it was easily worth every penny."
• "food was absolutely amazing and well priced."
• "Prices are a little steep but worth every penny/pound."
• "You do get what you pay for, spotlessly clean in all areas, track and trace in place, staff very friendly and helpful, would recommend."
• "So to reiterate visit this pub and sit back and enjoy a great meal at very reasonable prices."

Cons:

• "Probably to do with the extortionate prices."
• "Doubling or greater for the prices is unbelievable, £28 for a mixed grill is nuts."
• "For simple pub food it was exceptionally over priced for the quality."
• "It's, in my personal opinion, a little pricey, so it can't be a weekly or fortnightly visit for us."
• "14.99 for a roast dinner & £8 or 8.99 (can’t quite remember) for a pudding like a crumble we thought was very expensive!"
• "Very nice place but bloody expensive for drinks 2 drinks a beer and a pink gin cost me £10.80."
• "Given the price I don’t think I would return."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "The ambiance was lovely with gentle light and rustic decorations."
• "We were in the snug which has a lovely atmosphere."
• "Really lovely setting and vibe in this modern forest pub."
• "The decor is also very tasteful and gives a real modern but homely feel."
• "atmosphere great, pub well decorated lovely cosy feel."
• "A beautiful job has been done, the atmosphere is great."
• "Beautifully decorated pub with amazingly friendly staff."

Cons:

• "The only slight mar was the terrible choice of music playing; not particularly relaxing."
• "The over all decor was dirty and I didn’t enter the toilet as it was down a dark dingy corridor."
• "Whole place looks like it could do with a deep clean and make over."
• "Needs money spent on it badly. Restaurant is dated. Decor needs a major overhaul."
• "Atmosphere a bit lacking though clearly effort has been made in the decor."
• "The ladies toilets were leaking and the establishment knew but left them open with water all over the floor."
• "The gents toilets according to my husband are definitely not."

Facilities and Accessibility

Pros:

• "Free parking and plenty of room inside and out."
• "The first thing worth mentioning, is that the carpark is a good size so you'll almost always find a space even at peak times."
• "Make sure you book in advance to be safe."

Cons:

• "Also, no disabled toilets which isn't acceptable."
• "Most desserts had run out."
• "Shame the beer garden wasn’t open."
• "There was also no baby changing facilities meaning my 7 month old had to be changed in the boot of the car in the car park."
• "Pot holes in car park need filling in."
• "It’s got plenty of places to eat but not much parking unless there’s more at the rear."
• "No evidence of contact tracing re covid rules."