Eating Out & Local Pubs

Tudor Farmhouse, Clearwater

Located in the heart of the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley, the Tudor Farmhouse Hotel is a luxurious 20 bedroom hotel in a converted farm dating from the 13th Century. In the restaurant the Head Chef, Joe Williams, creates award winning flavour-packed dishes sourced directly from local producers and the hotel's own gardens. The restaurant is open to non-residents, the superb wine list offers great interest and value and the service is warm and unobtrusive. 

Saracens Head, Ross-on-Wye

The Saracens Head Inn occupies a unique position on the East bank of the River Wye where it flows into a steep gorge on the edge of the Forest of Dean. The Inn has a reputation for high quality food, using fresh local ingredients where possible, with a regularly changing menu and daily specials. 

Fountain Inn, Parkend

Beautiful, award winning, inn. Well known locally for its excellent meals and real ales. A wide choice of home-cooked meals available and on Sundays a popular carvery is available from noon until 3pm.

Ostrich Inn, Coleford

Proper 13th century country pub opposite the Cathedral of the Forest. 8 Real Ales. Great food.

Butchers Arms, Clearwell


One of the oldest pubs in the Forest, welcoming locals and visitors since the 13th Century. Our menu combines signature dishes with traditional British favourites using local suppliers if possible.

Orepool Inn


Just off the main road into Coleford from St Briavels, great menu for all the family with a large beer garden out the back.

New Inn, Shortstanding


Warm stone clad pub serving an array of hearty British food with a great selection of real ales.

The Woodman Inn, Parkend

Currently going through a refurb, warm friendly pub with great beer selection and good food.