The Forge Hammer Inn — Restaurant in Forest of Dean

During a one-day trip with friends, we came across this lovely riverside pub while looking for a refreshing drink. It’s a small, local pub with an incredibly friendly and welcoming owner.

We were hoping for a rum-based cocktail, and although there wasn’t a cocktail menu, the owner kindly suggested a few options. We chose one of his recommendations, and he prepared a cocktail for us — it was absolutely excellent, far beyond our expectations. Along with that, we also tried a cloudy local apple cider, which was fantastic.

We had a great chat with the owner, and even ended up having a long and enjoyable conversation with one of the customers. The atmosphere was warm, friendly, and truly local.

Interestingly, we even talked about the 24-hour military-style clock — a small but quirky detail that made the visit even more memorable.

I highly recommend stopping by, having a chat with the owner, and spending some time in this...

Gorgeous food, wonderful host in Ali and the service is fantastic. Best meal I have had in ages. I am so sick of bland much of the same, Indian curries. This stands out head and shoulders above the rest and is a refreshing change with exciting choices and an amiable atmosphere. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place and the atmosphere is lovely in the pub too with the landlord being very welcoming. I don't know what the other reviewers are on about but if you check out the dates on them it must have been about 4-5 years ago as this is NOT what it is like now. Go, you will not be disappointed and it will become a regular favourite as it is with us. We come down from Manchester to stay for weekends and always make a point of heading for the River...

Just arrived as google & website clearly states the restaurant is open on a Sunday...

Parked up walked up to get drinks & straightaway get attitude from who was serving drinks outside.. Told you go & get food from the van I then said but your website & google say your open as a restaurant to be told it’s closed I point out the mistakes that said your open to be told we are closed & get more attitude...

I guess if your not in the click in this pub forget it as your simply get the local attitude..

My advice stay away as I got some really bad vibes & pure attitude even to point of aggressive towards me & my wife...

I Won’t every set foot on this establishment again...

Just spend your money with someone who does not have a big chip on their...