Pub in Forest Gate
Forest Tavern
173 Forest Lane, Forest Gate, E7 9BBClosest station: Forest Gate, about 1 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 710 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Forest Tavern
Easygoing, wood-furnished boozer with stripped floors, serving real ales and seasonal British food.
Fitted out in typical Antic style with bare floorboards and bricks, mismatched furniture, a collection of clocks on one wall, etc.
Portobello took over from Antic here in late 2020.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Rear beer garden
- Live Music: Open Mic Night last Thursday of the month
- Sports TV
- Games: Table football
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant: Separate dining room
- Vegetarian Options
- Real Ale
- Events: Pub Quiz Tuesdays
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Newspapers
- Good for Children
- Serves Coffee
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Portobello Pubs
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8503 0868
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 710 ratings
5 out of 5Michael Atwalon Google, August 2024
Fabulous pub! Having been born and raised in Forest Gate, but moving away 10 years ago to live abroad....my first visit back after years this weekend gone... highlight of the the trip was cold beers and delicious food in the lovely garden, with great service and positive vibe! Prices are great, team is super welcoming, keep up the great work guys and see you in November when we travel again for a weekend. First stop after airport will be here!
5 out of 5Jameson Google, July 2024
Nice, relaxed, family friendly pub. I dropped in to watch a bit of football while waiting to get the train. It was early evening and the place was not too busy. The staff were friendly and service was quick. Other customers also seemed friendly. The place also seemed friendly for families and there was, what looked like, a parent and baby club on one of the tables. The beers were served in icey glasses, which was a nice touch on a hot day. They had a good range of beers from well know brands to seasonal specialities. I didn't try to food but the food I saw being delivered to other tables…
5 out of 5H Byrneon Google, July 2024
Vege roast was tasty and felt very virtuous though found the gravy quite watery. The sticky toffee pud was 👌👌 Nice selection of beers and a couple of alcohol free options (Guinness, lucky saint). Service was casual but staff were friendly and attentive. We were inside on a rainy summers day and would have loved to be able to crack a window, very stuffy. Some music would have been great too.
4 out of 5Joe Motton Google, September 2024
Staff are absolutely excellent. Really lovely and helpful. Roast was pretty good. The meat was cooked beautifully but I would prefer more love put into the veg. Atmosphere is really nice and welcoming. Very family orientated on Sundays so probably not the place if you're after the hair of the dog. But I had a really nice time here and that's what counts!
5 out of 5Gill Muiron Google, August 2024
I made a group booking for ten seniors and we were welcomed seated, served and looked after. Brilliant. Fish n chips gorgeous and other feasts were well appreciated too and smelt and looked divine. A lovely sit down afternoon in a spacious dining area. Great space. Great pub.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.