Reviews of The Forge & Fern. (Restaurant) in Bristol (Bristol).

The Forge & Fern

274 Reviews

207 Comments

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76 Broad St, Bristol BS16 5NL, United Kingdom

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Information of The Forge & Fern, Restaurant in Bristol (Bristol)

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Reviews of The Forge & Fern

E. P.

A really nice atmosphere. Friendly staff and good service. I had small plates Korean Fried chicken, mac and cheese bites with a bowl of skin on fries which was just enough. It all tasted great.I will definitely be going back again.

C. B.

Super impressed with everything! Service was spot on and food was blooming delicious. Will most definitely be returning!

S. B.

Impressive transformation of an old pub to a fresh and modern bar & restaurant. I met a friend here for lunch recently and enjoyed the experience. The food was lovely and included a couple of vegetarian options and a several gluten free choices. The only niggle for us was that there was a significant delay between my friend receiving her lunch and mine arriving. There appeared to be plenty of pleasant, young waitresses however it felt a little disorganised. This may have been due to a miscommunication between the wait staff and kitchen or being a recently opened venue which has become very popular. It also seemed that they were a little unprepared for the success they’ve achieved as some pudding and drinks options had run out yet we’d arrived at midday so it seemed early in the day to be sold out. It cost just over £40 for us to have lunch which consisted of one soup and one sandwich with fries, 2 puddings and 2 drinks each so it’s on a par with a few other local, modern eateries we’ve been to like Mokka in Downend and The Grapevine in Mangotsfield although I much preferred the interior and atmosphere of The Forge and Fern to these other places. We will likely go back at some point by which time I’m sure they will have ironed out the few niggles we experienced.

S. a. K. H.

Really lovely dining experience, food was great - vegan burger amazing but the service from Mia was exceptional

S.

It's my first time going to the forge & fern and I must say the food was excellent and good service from the staff and very friendly would recommend it and would go again.

J. M.

Amazing food, beautiful decor and friendly, helpful staff. Been here several times and it's always been incredible. Great new local addition.

G. B.

What a lovely place! The food is excellent, the staff are helpful and attentive and the interiors are amazing! A great addition to Staple Hill. Can't wait to come back!

A. H.

The food, atmosphere and service was really nice. Evie, our waitress, was really friendly and we came away feeling like we had a great night.

D. J.

From the food to the bathrooms everything here was lovely and the booths make the lively atmosphere melt away as you enjoy the top quality food in peace with a range of small plates and drinks! thoroughly enjoyed my experience!

e. a.

Came here for dinner and got some of the small plates, food was amazing! Staff were lovely and helpful and the decor looks amazing. Great new venue in staple hill

S. S.

Absolutely lush! Everything from service, food and atmosphere and interiors We will be living here, lol!

k. G.

Excellent customer service. We didn't book a table and still managed to get a table for 7. Definitely visiting again!

L. C.

Unbelievable breakfast. A little bit taken back. The fact there were 2 different types of bacon was insane. Staff were so attentive. So nice to have a place like this local. X

R. F.

I discovered this place shortly after they opened and I was very impressed! Our server Lily was so attentive, thoughtful and kind, she made good food and drink recommendations and knew the menu well I cannot recommend highly enough!

J. G.

Excellent well trained staff. Good menu that caters for vegans and vegetarians. Zero alcohol beer very drinkable. Will return.

S. E.

Lovely food, relaxing atmosphere and Evie our waitress was very friendly and gave excellent service! Will definitely return for the service alone!

H. G.

Really lovely experience! Food is really great and Evie was really a brilliant server. Very very friendly and quick service. Highly recommended

M. H.

The fit out is superb. What a job they've done this is set to be one of the landmark establishments on Staple Hill high street. Food was good quality, fairly priced. Service excellent. What's not to like?

d. s.

Can't fault this place, food was absolutely amazing, fantastic service, gorgeous decor and banging atmosphere. Would highly recommend, thanks for a great experience F&F

K. T.

Beautiful place, lovely food and friendly staff. Just a small criticism thought that long hair should be tied up and some skirts too short .

M. S.

Lush!! Thanks for an awesome lunch F&F!

N. C. (. i. m. s.

A nice pub, with excellent food, parking limited to on street, but otherwise a lovely Christmas eve meal

F. G.

Very lovely restaurant, recently refurbished but maintaining also the charm of a pub .The food was good and nicely presented.The staff is very young and very friendly and on top of their job.Lovely atmosphere for a group or family meal.

L. B.

We went to celebrate a birthday. The food was great. Atmosphere was good. Staff were lovely.

R. F.

It's ok, but a bit pricey for what it is. Plenty of other places to get brunch or a burger. Menu is really limited. Service average. Won't rush back.

S. W.

I absolutely love the forge & fern. Not only is the atmosphere and decor superb, the food is amazing and the service was friendly, helpful and timely. I had a wonderful evening and can’t wait to go back!

K. P.

We were a party of 17 people and Lauren looked after us really well. Food was lovely and all arrived in time.

K. W.

I had a: caramel latte and a striker burger. The food came within 5 minutes of ordering and the latte was amazing. Amazing service.

S. G.

Very pleasant staff, nice food and nicely decorated 😁. Unfortunately not too much choice for a veggie, but the starters I had were lovely

M. C.

Fantastic place, great atmosphere, lovely food and delicious gin :) very attending staff, very polite and professional which is a credit to Lauren. Will be back for sure :)

j. s.

Lovely place , great food.... let down by the fact cash not accepted as payment, so will not be returning . I will spend my cash elsewhere.

t. e.

Absolutely lovely place food was delicious and great atmosphere well advised to book early

R. B.

Fantastic place with good food and drinks, our waitress Lauren was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be coming back soon

A. M.

Loved my visit to the Forge & Fern. Really welcoming, vibrant, great food and service. Was super impressed when my pudding was served in an edible flower pot! So pleased we have this incredible place now in Staple Hill

K.

A lovely new place to visit for drinks and food... Menu is a little pricey, and portions a little small.. But a good vibe and pleasant place to be

R. H.

Thoroughly enjoyed! Brilliant service and food was lovely, will definitely be going again. Would recommend!

J. D.

Great breakfast. Friendly service. Good atmosphere with fantastic interior.

Z. B.

Lovely food and drink , lauren and her team looked after us from the time we arrived till we left , will definitely recommend to friends and family and will be back very soon 😀

R. H.

Gorgeous surroundings, delicious food in decent portions. The sticky toffee pudding was DIVINE!

S. T.

Lovely meal with friends, great food, good atmosphere. Service was excellent from Evie too.

K. P.

We had a really great dining experience - everything from service, food and interiors - will definitely come again

T. S.

Average food. Reasonable price. Service a bit slow. Really nice atmosphere and decor.

J. R.

Wow!! What an amazing establishment. Such a lovely place, with great food and drink! Will definitely be going back! Keep up the good work guys!

K. H.

Lovely place. Went for lunch with my daughter. Staff were lovely , food was excellent. Lovely venue.

J. S.

Fantastic newly opened pub. Stunningly built and decorated, with a great selection of local craft beer.

E. D.

Such an amazing place - fantastic food, lovely friendly team, and beautiful interiors! Hugely recommend!

C. G.

Evie was a fab waitress, very attentive. Food and drink good too! Will def be back.

D. F.

Awesome pub, great value for the big breakfast... quality all around . Loving the living wall outside...class

L. W.

Great addition to Staple Hill, the staff are so welcoming and the food was fantastic. Definitely worth a visit, we will be back again soon!!

T. S.

Top quality food. Drinks selection really impressive and has great representation from local producers

A. H.

Joe was a lovely host for me and my family he made us feel very welcomed and the service time was great

A. T.

Have visited here a few times and can honestly say the food and service has been brilliant every time.

L. D.

Food is lovely, decor and atmosphere good but the service is appalingly slow

K. B.

Lovely setting and friendly staff. A little noisy but good to go for some pub grub with friends.

C. M.

What a beautiful place! Wonderful food and staff. I definitely visit again.

E. M. T. W.

A great addition to Staple Hill, we are so glad to have this beautiful restaurant on our doorstep. Food was fantastic and staff were great. We can’t wait to return!!

A. H.

Beautiful meal, very filling, the cocktails were excellent too👌

R. M.

Lovely place for dinner with great atmosphere and friendly staff. Delicious sticky toffee pudding 🍮

r.

Very nice, and definitely go again Loved the decor. Food great, staff really nice 👍

L. H.

Lovely decor .mngr could be happier and food ok for chain food .

J. R.

Very chilled. Friendly. Lovely decor. Food was very nice. Very helpful staff.

K. P.

Lovely food today & great service from Evie. And very impressed with the Refurb 👌

O. O.

Nice place to dine out

R. H.

Great pub with very tasty food! Small plates and chicken burger were really good!

K. J.

Fabulous vegetarian breakfast!

S. E.

Excellent meal, service and venue, it topped our anniversary off beautiful 🍷🌟

K. S.

We came here for our date night..first impressions was wow what a lovely place. On arrival our waitress came and introduced herself. Lauren was attentive and polite throughout the evening. I had the salmon and my partner had the finishing burger.. both was delicious.. mine was finished in no time at all very tasty. And the sticky toffee pudding was so light and tasty too. Our beverages was equally enjoyable. Very posh gin glasses too.. We will be definitely returning and recommending this place to others .

J. W.

Great service and food, lively atmosphere on a Saturday night, will be back!!

K. W.

What a lovely venue! Will be going back again. Lauren and Lydia were fanatic hosts!

A. S.

I know it was only a burger and chips but I've not felt that satisfied with a meal in a long time.

A. P.

Great location and atmosphere. Friendly staff and good coffee!

F. K.

Lovely surroundings and, welcoming Manager. The staff were kind and polite.

J. S.

Food and service was amazing! Cant fault, will definitely return

R. B.

Had lovely food from there. Thank you for your kidness. I will definitly be back:*

P. P.

Good food and drinks,Lauren exelant waitress very helpful .

r. b.

Coffee and a cake for a mid morning snack. Excellent service and delicious food / coffee.

L. W.

Fantastic quality breakfast & great service - highly recommend

I. D.

Nice experience, good decor and very attentive staff. Drinks - love that you stock vermouth - glassware and presentation had a pleasingly decadent aesthetic. Main - veggie burger - good portion of fries and nicely seasoned. Burger was juicy and well dressed. The coleslaw, which is usually a plate filler, was actually very tasty and balanced. Dessert - chocolate mouse - the presentation was phenomenal and the info on the local honey was a lovely touch, however taste wise I think the sweetness could have been tempered by a fruit element or darker chocolate, as it was fairly bland and the sweetness became slightly unpalatable towards the end. Our waitress was Evie and she was a delight, treasure her. Just like the vermouth, her customer service can only get better with time.

D. M.

Went there Christmas eve for brunch lovely place

C. P.

Fantastic Mighty Fern breakfast, lovely surroundings and brilliant service from Millie

K. K.

The venue is fab, as is the food, the staff are very accommodating too

J. E.

Great cocktails and food, with very polite service.

K. C.

A beautiful setting lovely food highly recommend dinning here

B. R.

Great food and amazing service! Will definitely be back soon!!

S. T.

Thanks to all the Team at F&F, great service and recommend the Eggs Benedict!

E. W.

Fantastic family pub restaurant, great atmosphere and delicious food!

C. L.

Good coffee, and pleasant surroundings; limited choice of cakes

F. G.

class food, great atmosphere, lovely service by evie

J. S.

Visited last Thursday with partner and friends. Burgers, fries, steak, salad, beer, wine.. The quality, quantity and presentation of the food was truly amazing. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and feels welcoming. Lovely touches being able to see the chefs and the wine cellar, and a nice private but open garden area.

A. T.

Food, drink and service all A+ quality all round. Will be visiting again very soon

R. D.

Beautifully crafted food with a huge variety of drinks for all!

N. S. N.

Absolutely amazing, 😍 Amazing food Amazing service Amazing atmosphere Amazing interior Just amazing🥂

M. M.

First visit to the Forge and Fern enjoyed an amazing breakfast and great hospitality

R.

Great food. Very friendly staff

M.

Delighted to have Forge & Fern open on Staple Hill high Street; it desperately needed something like this.

S. E.

Sausage aint as meaty or quatilty as the menu described

A. M.

Great interior, food and service by Lydia and Cyan!

M. C.

It was a nice food and friendly service

J. P.

Lovely food, very polite staff

L. D.

We had a lovely meal. The tapas dishes are fantastic. I couldn’t find fault with any of our selections. Our waitress Alice was lovely too. Nothing was too much to ask. Polite and smiley. What more can you ask?! This is definitely a trove to explore x

d. m.

Went for brekkie, huge and delish.

s.

Fabulous new family friendly pub. ❤️

N. G.

Nice to see the finished project

O. C.

Brilliant new pub!

L. B.

Excellent

T. L.

I absolutely love this place, food is lovely. Decor is modern and quirky. GreT olace to meet up with friends.

S. A.

I've been several times to The Forge & Fern since it opened, and haven't left disappointed. The décor has a classy feel perfect for special occasions and dressing up, but you can also happily enjoy having a coffee with a friend and catch up on the cosy sofas. The food is very tasty, and whilst some may view it as a bit expensive for outer-city, you get what you pay for and it is delicious and beautifully presented every time. If you're there in the day time make sure you go for a stroll around Page Park opposite too, it's gorgeous.

S. W.

Literally the best roast I've ever had.

L. M.

Lovely place for a Sunday roast, generous portions without being too much, good choice and both the starters and puddings had a great selection and were delicious too. The atmosphere is great too, with a selection of different seating that manages to keep the tables private. The wallpaper on the ceiling and glowing ceiling lights are really beautiful.

a.

Amazing atmosphere and food quality. Prices reasonable. A bit difficult to go with no booking even sometimes you can see there are empty places. Worth to check on the website before going if availability, but it is worth it. We come here regularly

T. B.

Awesome food and cocktails in a beautifully done up venue

C. F. G. L.

First time here for a family lunch. First impression was amazing. Very well decorated and music was not too loud, so you can have a conversation without shouting. Staff are very very friendly and helpful. Food was amazing but I have to say that pasta was a little bit overcooked and salmon was a little bit salty as well. Rest of food delicious and pretty quick served at right temperature. Dressing for salad was exquisite. Desserts are lovely and cocktails as well. Prices are reasonable. It's a place were we'll be back for sure. Very pleasent with everything. Well done, you're at right direction.

K. M.

The pork belly was lush and so was the Pana cotta. Really nicely decorated. Will be going again

N. S.

Booked for a catch up brunch with friends, warmly welcomed by the staff - beautiful interior design. Booth tables are a little tight but once you're in, you're staying there! Service was a little slow but it was busy and it was served with a smile. If you're a big eater I definitely suggest going for bigger portions of breakfast as I thought the size was a little small but tasty! Would definitely return but looking at the lunches I would try that next time. A great addition to the Staple Hill high street.

S. D.

Food was lovely, service was good and the pub it stunning

E. V.

D. C.

D. S.

D. W.

S. H.

This is such a great place to eat. Delicious food and wine. Relaxed atmosphere and beautiful decor. The staff are lovely, very helpful without being pushy. On this occasion we had the lovely Ella as our waitress, she’s fab :)

L. L.

You need to check this place out! I went to Gordon Ramsays in London the same week, but I preferred the food here! You can tell the chef is top notch. Absolutely delicious. Also has a great vibe with a mix of people, really friendly staff and a lovely decor. Really acts as a feature on the high street. I read some of the other lower scoring reviews; I would take them with a large pinch of salt if I were you, many feel quite unfairly low or nit-picking to be honest.

a. c.

Me and wife just went up for breakfast. Great service, lovely atmosphere. Food very nice. This isn't a transport cafe, so expect higher cuisine and higher prices. First time visit, will certainly be going back regularly

P. S.

On Thursday night we had a fabulous meal at the forge and fern. The interior is beautiful, the food was superb (especially the Asian Belly Pork Small Plate I had as a starter), and the service from our waitress Evie was wonderful! Thanks to all those that have brought to life this gem in our corner of Bristol!

M. P.

Stunning fully refurbished period property, now with amazing contemporary details serving excellent food and drinks! Great choice for families! A really friendly welcome from the new lovely team. I’m so pleased this is now in my neighbourhood! A must go to destination for daytime or evening grazing and socials. I’ll be back very soon!

A. L.

Lovely time visiting the new Forge and Fern today.Friendly staff, stunning decor and tasty food.Can't wait to go again!

M. G.

We had a fabulous evening at The Forge & Fern. Food was excellent - Fish & Chips/Pork Belly & Salmon, followed by the lovely desserts. Loved my choc mousse served in a most unusual way. Cocktails were a wow too. Staff were most welcoming and couldn't do enough for you, particularly Evie, who mainly looked after us. The decor is stunning and will definitely pay another visit soon.

M. R.

1st time here today and very impressed. I had to return my dish, wasnt hot enough and the staff couldn't of been nicer. No problem at all and very quickly replaced. Food tasty & well presented, decor lovely- even toilets smelt lovely like a Spa. Will most definitely be back. Thank you to staff for being so accommodating

J. H.

First visit and I don't think it will be the last! it's really amazing what they have done to the old red lion, it's a bit of class in staple hill...about time something new...

N. H.

Came today as they started their Sunday roast. Was very impressed, meat was amazing and gravy was so tasty. Service was a absolutely outstanding. Our servers were called Amy and Evie and were so attentive, engaging and polite. Would definitely come again x

J. M.

Just had an incredible Breakfast here. This place continues to impress. It looks great anywhere you sit, the decor really works and is clearly well designed. The service was friendly and prompt. The atmosphere was lovely with music and a nice buzz about the place. It's the food that is the star here though, I had the might forge breakfast and is was superb. The bacon was wonderfully smokey and eveything was on point. We will be back for sure.

R. K.

Came here for a roast yesterday having previously been for drinks. The Roast was absolutely knock out - the beef in particular was some of the best I've had whilst eating out at a restaurant and the veg/gravy was all lovely. Cauliflower cheese perhaps a bit hard for our taste but put that down to personal preference. The service was brilliant and we were able to sit down, order, eat and leave in just over an hour without ever feeling rushed. Our server Evie was brilliant, beyond being attentive to our needs was incredibly personable and a credit to your front of house staff. Looking forward to returning later in the year.

A. D.

Great new bar, restaurant, they have done a great job with the building a really nice feel. Staff very friendly and willing, service not as it should be just yet, but did not detract from the evening. Well worth a visit.

B. J.

Service and environment of the restaurant was lovely, very modern place. We went for a staff Christmas meal, the starter came out pretty cold but we had offers to warm it up. When our roast turkey main came out they didn’t serve enough roast potatoes and expected 14 of us to share 3 small bowls worth. With the restaurant being new and first year of Christmas parties, they had too many people in for the evening and this is what caused the many delays and issues with our table. Apart from that the food was delicious, it just all seemed very rushed.

L. F.

Beautiful food, beautiful decor, impeccable service. 4 of us pre booked for brunch, two had the large breakfasts and 2 had the smaller breakfast with poached eggs. Hash browns were unexpectedly delicious, eggs tasted outstanding, meat was beautiful. Every server was outstandingly polite, helpful, happy, well presented. Honestly, the Forge & Fern is a prime example on how to run a business correctly. Plan to come back every Sunday 🙏🏼

G. B.

Ella was a superstar! Honestly the service of Ella the waitress made the evening for our staff meal. The food was brilliant, Salmon was perfect! Atmosphere and decor was also lovely, but the service from Ella was brilliant, she went above and beyond to make our staff meal the best it could be! Will definitely be visiting again

s.

Outstanding new Restaurant and Bar on Staple Hill high street, where there is nothing nearby that compares! Amazing interior design and most importantly great quality of food. The staff were really friendly and attentive - just what the area needs!

G. S.

Went for a roast, apparently it was only their second time doing it. Was absolutely brilliant. Meat was cooked perfectly, veg was delicious and the Yorkshire puddings were the best I’ve had in Bristol. Combined with the lovely atmosphere and friendly staff, I’d definitely recommend this place

L. B.

I’m celiac, so I’m always a bit cautious about eating out. But my experience at the Forge & Fern was flawless. There are loads of real gluten free options. I had the fillet steak, and it was cooked to perfection. My partner had the pork belly, and the piece I tried was so wonderfully flavoursome! The team were brilliant too, very friendly and professional. We’ll definitely be coming back again with friends and family. 🌿 One tip…I really enjoyed my pannacotta dessert but it would be great to see another gluten free dessert.

J. H.

I've been a few times now I'm glad to say that the service issues they had Looked to be sorted Couldn't fault them on that The food is a different story The meat was cooked The veg sorry to say must of been in Pan for about 30 seconds Roast Parsnips & Carrots limp The roast rosemary & garlic potatoes Were cubed plain deep fried potatoes And came out about 8/10 minutes after Plates were delivered to the table . Most of the party had cheese cake for dessert it was vile, with many leaving it untouched .with no one finishing it The Christmas pudding had been overcooked in the microwave! The manager and staff we're going overtime to try and solve issues With drinks been given to us and money off bill This was a staff Christmas party Staff left feeling hungry with some saying that they were going to get fish & chips on the way home Hopefully, they will learn from this Maybe in a few weeks' time, these issues will be resolved

L. P.

Really lovely atmosphere and decor. Service was a little slow but food was good. Our table was sadly just to the side of the serving area so very noisy and we felt we were in the middle of a walkway 😩 I would return but request a booth table.

V. H.

Outstanding customer service. Excellent food. Beautiful inside. Feels luxurious. I'd compare it to Coppa Clifton (with all the house plants). Really lovely to have this locally without having to go into the centre.

f. g.

Excellent new location, much needed on Staple Hill High Street. Food was fab, beer better and service from Hannah was excellent. My only issue would be the 30 min wait for our grub but as food is cooked fresh and the place was REALLY busy for a Tuesday night (never seen the like TBH...most places are dead!) its to be expected. Would highly recommend

E. W.

A beautiful space with great food, great drinks and reasonable prices. Staff were very friendly and helpful at all times. A lovely place to have a meal ☺️

S. F.

Been a few times for for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a coffee. Every time it's been really good, very friendly service and good quality food. The coffee options are great, with a custom La Marzocco coffee machine which shows they care about the quality! Would definitely recommend, have already booked for breakfast on new year's day.

S. B.

Awesome! I loved the interiors, the small plates and the Prosecco is 👌🏼 See you very soon!

M. W.

A fabulous restaurant in Staplehill. Decor superb, food glorious and Staff wonderful. Have visited several times over the last few weeks and have never been disappointed. From a party of 18 to groups of 3/4 friends, the service has always been superb. Very child friendly and a menu that caters for most tastes. A lovely dining experience.

B.

Can’t fault it, looks amazing, great sun garden space, food and drink selection and at a great price. In a way I don’t want to leave the review as I don’t want it to get busy so I can continue enjoying it!! Owner is really proud and approachable, you’ve gained a new local - Bee x

A.

A lovely brunch at the Forge & Fern. Staff were very friendly, lovely food and the establishment is well decorated. Only thing that has prevented me from giving 5 stars was the fact that the staff didn't clear the coffee cups prior to our brunch. Leaving them empty on the table despite bringing over food, checking on us and bringing a secondary drink without clearing.

I. U.

First time here and the experience was lovely. Food and drinks were so tasty and reasonably priced. Staff are also all friendly and lovely. We were served by Lydia who was nice and efficient. Definitely coming back here!!

A. A.

We only popped in for drinks after we'd been out for dinner elsewhere. Will defo try again another time. Lovely atmosphere, sat on the sofas and enjoyed a couple more drinks. Really good selection of beers, wines, cocktails and spirits.

K. M.

Really excellent service and food last night. We got the tapas meals and some fries. Food was delicious the squid was cooked to perfection. Service was fast and very attentive. My only concern was the buttermilk fried chicken was fairly bland and the texture was slightly unpleasant needs slight refinement. Apart from that excellent strong 9/10. 👍🙂

P.

Six of us went here for a Christmas meal. Choice of food was excellent and so well presented. Tasty as well! It's quite expensive but for a nice treat, well worth it because of the lovely decor and finishing touches. Nothing was too much trouble and there was such a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely return in the New Year for birthday celebrations.

g.

Lovely decor inside and out. Great place to add to Staple Hill! A few teething issues as you would expect with a newly opened place (slow service for drinks and food), but staff all very friendly and chatty! I think the food menu will need to be widened and perhaps portions made a little bigger (a bit stingy on chips and slaw with the burger and one of our party was still hungry after the pork belly !). All in all a great place and it's only going to get better, I will be returning!

K. G.

Absolutely brilliant, we only stopped for a drink this time as know they are busy, exceeded our expectations, can't wait for things to calm down so we can try the food properly. Beautiful decor and lovely friendly staff, just what staple hill needs a bit of class!!!

Ν. Α.

First time here for a Saturday dinner. We had a really good time as the food was tasty, the service fast and the hole atmosphere very friendly(well decorated and music in the background) . We will go back again for sure. The only improvement I would suggest is more vegan options 😊

K. S.

We were greeted by a vibrant scene both outside in the patio area beneath the wonderful "Green Wall" and inside with the fantastic furniture and fittings. The Staff were polite, efficient and attentive showing us to our table in a comfortable booth. We ordered Breakfasts, coffee and iced drinks which came quickly and were superb in quality and quantity. The Air conditioning made the Atmosphere perfect on this extremely hot day. Hannah made us feel welcome and looked after us at all times. There was a Party of 10 and when they sang Happy Birthday the surrounding tables joined in ending in Applause. This added to the community atmosphere and with children, and people of all ages the Forge and Fern caters for everyone. With the outside picnic tables attracting those who braved the heat the ambience was complete. We couldn't resist taking some lovely cakes when we left. We can’t wait to come for an evening meal. A great addition to the area. 5 Stars.Great to hear that you have Bee hives on the roof for pollination and honey for your sweets. See you soon.

T. N.

Had a great night with good friends. Great selection of beers and food was excellent. Restricted menu as they ease in but still of a very good standard. Our waitress Phoebe was excellent, great personality and very efficient. All round, well recommended.

R. W.

Excellent food and service. Thanks to Natalie and Evie today who looked after us so well. The only thing I would say for me personally the chocolate brownie ice cream sundae was massive and way too big for one person 😂 it was utterly yummy though.

S. R.

Great evening. Food was excellent and we were looked after by Phoebe with great service. This is a really impressive venue and although the menu is currently limited the quality is excellent and provides a great all round experience.

B. S.

We had a lovely lunch here, the food was spot on and as someone who is gluten free it was nice to have a few options to pick from, there are also a few vegan options which is great! The staff were all super friendly and helpful. It's really nice having a spot like this so local, it's definitely brought new life to Staple Hill. There isn't loads of parking around the area but we managed to find somewhere near by to walk over to it. We will definitely be going back!

T. J.

Fantastic! Great ambience with the most beautiful decor. The staff were friendly and attentive. All our food was excellent and very tasty - the Severn Smoked salmon to fish and chips and a burger. Unfortunately we were too full to have a dessert. I must also mention the drinks - a wide selection of craft beers that my partner enjoyed and a good selection of gins for me (they even distill their own) served in the best gin glass ever. Go here for breakfast, lunch, dinner or simply to enjoy a nice drink in beautiful surroundings

B. A.

Friendly and prompt service, mighty fern but portions was ridiculously small bean was just about two tea spoon and tomato was slices was shrivelled ,bacon too dry like biscuits , served hot , table was too contested with candle , water decanter , pepper and salt dispenser hardly enough space without knocking over items. If attractive place yet good to meet you and have food at newly converted and refurbished pub .

S. M.

Fantastic pub and dining experience. Food was delicious and everything went very smoothly, even on opening night. Highly recommend

P. P.

Beautiful venue, friendly staff. Lovely brunch. Great atmosphere. Love the beehives on the roof too, great idea for homemade honey. Can’t wait to return for dinner and drinks.

S. S.

First time visit on a wet lunchtime, but it turned out to be a really nice place to eat. Had a very well cooked and very tasty meal, well above the average pub standard I would say. Plenty of staff on hand and well looked after by waitress Cammila. Looking forward to the next visit.

K. G.

We had a lovely lunch here today with our two children. Portions are generous and the quality of the food was really high. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful and the environment is really beautiful. Inside the music is quite loud and the atmosphere is lively. Because we were with our children (one of whom is autistic) we opted to sit outside in the quieter, comfortable and very clean and safe, enclosed garden. You order from QR codes out there which is really convenient and the food came really quickly.

A. K.

Lovely place with really friendly staff. Good selection of beer and wine at slightly higher prices than Staple Hill is used to but the selection and atmosphere make it worthwhile. The staff are kind and friendly if still a little bit new. The ordering app is a good touch and will benefit from some fine tuning (graphic and text glitches etc) as it matures. A really welcome addition to Staple Hill and I look forward to eating there soon.

a. w.

Visited The Forge & Fern for a brunch with some friends. I had been told by a couple of people it was worth a visit. Staff were lovely and food was very nice and also the staff were more than willing to allow some swaps regarding the stated menu content e.g swapping poached egg for scrambled. I shall definitely be revisting. Updated....visited for dinner with friends for a catch up. We ordered various different small plates dishes and shared. Food was very nice. I also recommend 3/4 dishes to make up a full meal. Staff were lovely and accommodating to some the our dietary needs.

R. P.

Really enjoyed our first time at Forge and Fern. We were served by Evie, who was excellent! Food was good and the decor is really nice. My only point would be that the menu feels a bit limited (we came at lunchtime). Would be great to have more selection 🙂

S. M.

My partner and I visited the Forge and Fern earlier for breakfast. Couldn't believe how much was on our plates :D A lot of effort has clearly been made to give the restaurant a wow factor! The service was exemplary and catered to our every need. Thanks again to the staff, with love Xx

T. R.

Had some small plates for starters - loved the Mac and cheese bites, calamari and wings. All yummy. Sirloin and pork belly mains were excellent. Super friendly and attentive service by the delightful Evie! We’ll be back!

J. R.

Lovely addition to Staple Hill. Nice stylish place with good service. However, the evening menu is underwhelming and limited (burgers, steaks, salads and fish and chips) and is overpriced for the area. Good place to meet friends for drinks and brunch.

J. L.

Really surprised at this great find in Staple Hill. Was busy but staff were friendly and attentive, menu had good choices especially gluten free options. We chose a pinot grigio from the wine list which was a good choice. Looking forward to going back.

G. P.

Great date night meal. The food was so tasty and we had cocktails and local brewer beer. Great service too. We'll be back

W. W.

First time and what a fab experience! I had the pork belly, which was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection! Super cocktails, especially the margaritas! The staff and service was exceptional! Very much looking forward to our next visit!

T. F.

I was recommended to this restaurant Bar. It is very well laid out with a bar were you can sit and have a drink pre or post your meal. However I must say the food was a little disappointing. Maybe it was me or the party of 3 other people I was with but only 1 of us rated it above the 3stars given

K. W.

The staff here are just the nicest, and so accommodating. The food was exellent- we went in the morning for breakfast and coffees. The decor and atmosphere was also really nice and felt super clean.

G. A.

The venue is beautifully done out. The staff, particularly Lauren were extremely helpful and attentive and were accommodating of our requirements. The evening menu is tasty, but limited with the main option being a choice of burgers. I had the salmon pasta that was a little light on Salmo and heavy on capers, though it tasted delicious. Well worth a visit.

S. K.

Fantastic food, service, décor and atmosphere. I have now been twice, once for breakfast and once for dinner. The breakfast was great and cooked to perfection, the coffee was fantastic as well. For dinner we had the fillet steak which was out of this world. The best steak I have ever had. The Forge & Fern team have done a fantastic job. What a great addition to the local area. Much needed.

D. E.

My daughter had her baby shower here with a big group of friends and family. Lovely food, gorgeous surroundings and friendly, helpful staff who had no trouble catering to a number of different dietary requirements including a gluten free vegan. Would thoroughly recommend!

T. N.

Visited yesterday with friends. Food was great and nice to see good gluten free options. Our waitress Evie was great. Will definitely be coming back.

M. W.

Visited here for dinner as it’s newly opened and local. The service was really great from start to finish. The menu was limited compared to the one online. We had calamari & pork belly, then a striker burger and stoker burger. We were a bit disappointed that the small plates came out at the same time as the mains, as we were expecting them as starters, but we weren’t asked this. The starters weren’t very hot as well which was also a let down. However, both the burgers were amazing & the service was great throughout. Would definitely give it another try.

M. M.

First time visiting The Forge and Fern and we weren't disappointed! Hands down the best meal we've had in quite sometime, Steak cooked to perfection. Will be returning.

J. D.

All 4 in the party were seriously impressed. The decor, layout and food were excellent, the staff were great and everything was on time properly cooked and well presented. This is a winner. We were all very taken with it and will definitely be back.

D. C.

What a find and almost right on our doorstep!! Stunning venue, beautifully presented with great food and super attentive staff. Chloe was our server tonight, she really is a great ambassador for a new business, I hope this venue does really well. It's so nice to have something of such I high standard locally 👍🏼👍🏼

M. B.

Visited for a friend's baby shower! Lovely decor, great service and wonderful staff. The halloumi burger I had was delicious! Can't wait to come back :)

L. G.

I visited Forge and Fern for dinner with friends. The food and drinks were delicious and there was a lovely atmosphere. The menu is small and I would have liked more vegetarian options, but we had a great experience.The staff were so happy, friendly and helpful - that really added to our evening. Special thanks to Lily, Ella, Lydia and Evie. Will definitely be coming again!

K. S.

Lovely food, good service. But very noisy, and poor lighting makes, menu with small writing hard to read. Could offer more vegetarian options.

R. G.

GOOD MORNING STAPLE HILL! Firstly- absolutely stunned by the modern yet rustic decor, such a nostalgic warmth to the newly embellished firm! Secondly- such friendly wait staff; especially Joe (although it could be Joey so apologies for the misunderstanding if there is one!) he brought our food with great haste and precision; how waiters are supposed to be! In all honesty the food was "good". Nothing too special there. My family and I would most definitely return to this fine establishment. Keep up the fine work young man and work hard Joey!

A. G.

Fantastic three course dinner this evening for a great price and fantastic service from our waitress Lily. The decor is beautiful and it had a great atmosphere for a Wednesday evening. We will definitely be visiting again.

C. M.

I've been to The forge and Fern twice now. Once with the girls for cocktails and wine and once on a date night with my partner. We had a fab time on both occasions. The cocktails are lovely, staff super attentive and the decor is stunning. on date night we ordered fish and chips and the pork belly. Both were super yummy and well priced. I'm so glad we have this addition to Staple Hill - I will definitely be returning.

R. T.

I had a lovely meal here and it was a really nice experience and atmosphere. I had a lovely waiter called Joe who had a good laugh with us and made our night enjoyable. Will deffo come again very soon!

P. L.

1st time here for breakfast and will certainly be back again. Staff very attentive and helpful. Plenty of options for gluten free and vegan.

G. N.

Our food was incredible, and the service was better yet. Alex went above and beyond to ensure we had everything for our meal, and was very welcoming to me and my family.

J. B.

Absolutely fabulous refurbishment, spacious and tastefully done!! Garden looks fab too, I had the forge breakfast , I never had the hash browns , but replaced with extra portion of mushrooms, and replaced scrambled egg with poached , only 1 poached egg , had to pay extra for 2?? But surely scrambled egg would have been made with 2 eggs ?? And cheated with tinned mushrooms not what I would expect it was a real shame , wouldn’t be my 1st choice of venue,for a breakfast but thought id try the lunch next time. I tried to pay cash and was told they don’t take it .I feel cash is a legal tender and should not be refused, had the breakfast been lovely maybe I would overlook the fact that I can’t pay cash, but I won’t be returning.

L. D.

Lovely refurbished pub. Great decor, very helpful and friendly staff, lively atmosphere and lovely food and drink.

L. R.

Amazing family meal-staff couldn’t have been more helpful and food was incredible…Camembert was so good and made gluten free for me! Will definitely be back

S. C.

We had a super meal here today celebrating our son’s A Level results. Lily, our server, was a star! Thank you for a lovely time 🤗

A. D.

Great food, and great cocktails that were reasonably priced, we had a large table of 12 and our waitress Evie was so polite and friendly the whole time we were there, would recommend!

L. Q.

I think as we were a Christmas party booking that we should have been put away from everyday bookings. Just because we were talking and laughing. We were in a line down the middle of the room. We prob would have been better at the end of the room for others.

S. E.

The owners have do e a brilliant job in making a tierd pub In to a cracking venue.The staff were excellent and good selection of local beers and ciders.The menu is too limited ok if you want a burger but you can get those anywhere I could have run the kitchen the menu was that simple Seem to have forgotten vegetarians completely even though on the website there were options when we got there told it was a different menu now?fish was very small seen bigger in siston Brook! Staple Hill needs a great venue like this and I know it's early days and I wish them all the success they get I really hope they take on the points I have made will be back to see in a few weeks

N. P.

Had a lovely evening with friends at The Forge and Fern. The food was delicious (a few more vegetarian choices on the menu please) and the decor is gorgeous but what really added to our experience was the friendliness of the staff - such lovely girls. A special thanks to Lydia, Evie, Ella and Lily for their warm welcome and attentive service.

O. T.

We had a lovely meal and experience here, and our server ella was super helpful, funny and welcoming. Would recommend!

A. B.

Amazing food, the pork belly with crackling was to die for, melting parmesan over the mushroom and turf also exquisite, highly recommended! Thank you Evie for the brilliant service and sympathy!

J. J.

Went for breakfast - great coffee, good quality full English breakfast and the place itself looks very new / flesh and clean.

K. H.

The restaurant decor is fabulous and so is the food with excellent service. I highly recommend The Forge & Fern and will definitely be visiting again.

S. K. s. d.

Elaborate breakfast menu but more choice on main menu would have been good, or a specials board. The food, however was really nice. Flavoursome chicken burger and fries. Beautiful restaurant. Couldn't stop looking around at all the lovely features. Beautiful toilets!

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