The Dog & Muffler Inn — Restaurant in Forest of Dean

Myself and a large group were recently visiting the Forest of Dean for a long weekend break and decided to visit the pub for a Sunday dinner. We called the day prior and made a booking, stating our group would be between 10-14 people and explained that it all depends who was attending with us.

The group ended up being lower than the 10, to a group of 9 due to unforseen circumstances. When we arriver, there was a particular staff member who was rather rude in her welcome and displayed dissatisfaction that our group was lower in numbers than stated and she'd had to turn away another group of 7. That isn't our problem; they should have booked and this almost lost you a group of 9 too.

Alas, we stayed as the other staff members were very friendly and welcoming. The beer selection was good and the views and setting of the pub were lovely.

The menu selection was limited to the Sunday Menu which was fine, and the starters were very nice, which set the bar quite high. Majority had halloumi fries, some the Pate and one had fried Brie in which no complaints were raised.

Then the Sunday dinner.. you essentially get a bowl of Gravy with some meat absolutely drowning, and some small portions to share of basic veggies. I couldn't tell if the lamb I ordered was actually lamb, only the beef gets Yorkshire puddings and it was comparable to a school dinner. We all left extremely disappointed.

Reading the reviews previous, I don't know if we just caught them on a bad day or something, but personally, I wouldn't eat here again. Brilliant place for a pint if you're out on a walk, but that's as...

We were staying at the Forest Holidays retreat in Forest of Dean and found this place on Google just a 2 minute drive from the retreat. Upon first arrival we drove down a narrow country lane and initially thought we had gotten lost and there it was right on the corner before the farm. The pub felt like coming home to your grandparents and Lynn was very welcoming upon arrival, The pub decor was Old England complete with solid beams and nicely decorated to suit with twinkly lights and a welcoming warm atmosphere. We were promptly seated and given enough time to choose from the menu, without it feeling too long or staff ontop of you. We went for the steak and chips followed by apple crumble, whilst our little one had chicken korma. The food was delicious and hands down the best meal we have eaten out in a while! The portion size was generous and they even made sure we were happy with little ones meal (spoon, plate, bowl etc) before leaving us. Nothing was too much trouble and all the staff should be proud of what they do to make this the best pub around! Thank you so much for making my Birthday extra special, even though you were just doing what you do every day! We definitely reccomend and will be...

What a Fabulous Pub. The Attention to detail was very very good. Food OK, (Lunch Menu) can't Rave about it tbh but it was a set price for Starters & Mains & was of all high Quality and Value for Money. Lunch Menu, which is what they intend for the Locals to swing by & enjoy. I get it! Maybe an alternative 'A La Carte' Menu could be arranged with just a few Spectacular dishes available (Fish & Steak for example) so people could or could not choose from and pay the extra for. I get it that you may think you could then be left with leftover produce not sold so would effect your bottom line financially, BUT if not then used...you then have the option of just putting it into your 'Pie of the Day' Lovely Atmosphere, Bar Manager very attentive and Great Service throughout. Could have done without the initial Wecoming Commitee of a Barking, Growling Jack Russell dog on the Balcony. Yup...NOT a Good look, regardless of the sign warning you of...