The Forest Inn

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  Max Wray

  ·1 month ago

  “Disappointing drinks selection. No champagne, cava or cremant, only Prosecco, and no dry cider. The staff didn’t understand the drinks, and asked if dry gin was similar to dry cider…!”

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  Lisa Davidge

  ·2 months ago

  “Nice little place; great for a summer evening sitting outside. Lovely breakfasts and coffee as well as pizzas in the evening”

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  Suzanne Baker

  ·3 months ago

  “Having visited a handful of times previously for a drink and snack we decided to go over for dinner this evening. We had a really lovely meal - superb chips crispy chips with fluffy middle. All cooked to perfection by chef Tom.”

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  Darren Gilbert

  ·4 months ago

  “🕓 I visited The Forest Inn at Ferndown Forest Golf Course on Saturday 30 May 2026 on a beautiful sunny morning, a weekend during half term. I was with one other person. I have been here for breakfast a handful of times over the years. 🅿️ I parked in the on-site car park - parking was easy. 🍽 The restaurant comprises of two fairly large main dining areas and various outdoor areas, some covered, some not, with plenty of tables. You order your food and drinks at the bar and food is brought to your table. The restaurant was bright and clean. 🤗 The team were friendly and welcoming and I had no issues - we got everything we expected in good time and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. 🥓 I enjoyed the Full Dorset Breakfast with sourdough toast and a cup of tea. The food arrived hot, was well presented and tasted really good. There was a good selection of food and I found something that appealed to me easily. 💷 The food was reasonable value for money, I paid around £17 for the breakfast and drink. ⭐️ Overall I really enjoyed my visit and will definitely come and visit again. ⏳️ I spent around 1½ hours here.”

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  Mel Lambert

  ·5 months ago

  “Good experience overall. We reserved our table and had to find it ourselves there was no meet and greet or head waiter for the restaurant. Pay at the bar. The rice for the sweet and sour chicken was bland and undercooked. This was supposed to be a special of the day! The staff looked rushed off their feet Saturday afternoon/evening. Gents toilets were messy I don’t think anyone goes in to check on a regular basis.”

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  Andy Whale Photography

  ·5 months ago

  “Just had the best Breakfast I’ve had for a long time ! All perfectly cooked and great service :) Highly recommend”

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  Peter

  ·6 months ago

  “The staff were friendly, we had the pasta of the day which was pulled pork mac and cheese and the loaded fries, good portions and tasty food. It was a nice location with the tables in the evening sun.”

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  Anji Strickley

  ·8 months ago

  “What a great little find. Not only was the food excellent, the atmosphere was really good too. Loads going on, driving range, padel tennis, golf course. Lovely outside dining booths. The burgers are amazing. I had the brisket chilli, which was also really tasty. Will definitely be back.”

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  matthew kingston

  ·8 months ago

  “Found this venue via Google and wow glad we did, Great food very well priced really good atmosphere staff are friendly and attentive and always smiling whilst working extremely hard. Food came in good time pipping hot and tasting fantastic! There’s ample parking on site and dogs are allowed, there’s also pizza ovens outside which I assume will be open when the weather drys up. Would visit again and would certainly recommend from a quick water stop or a full blown meal. 👏👏👏 Sneaky pint too.”

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  Kristina White

  ·9 months ago

  “I cannot fault the food excellent as was the lady that served us the food. However I went there yesterday to have coffee and breakfast for my friends birthday. I ordered a white coffee and a black one with cold milk on the side. I took the white coffee over to my friend went back for my black one and was pointed to a very milky white one. The two staff behind the counter in christmas jumpers were bordering on rude. One said thats yours. I said no it wasn't as I ordered black with cold milk. I was curtly told well it wasn't on the ticket. The lady that took my order appeared and I reminded her of my order. Again was told well it wasn't on the ticket. So who typed in the order? You. Some may read this as a very small and unnecesary comment but it was my friends birthday. So she sat with her coffee while the server proceeded to very slowly make 4 other coffees before doing mine with a very unpleasant attitude. In a christmas jumper at christmas time especially. It certainly made the birthday breakfast less than happy. I very rarely write bad reviews but the way I was dismissed deserved to be said.”

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