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The Forester, Ealing

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4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(1,302 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 208 567 16 54
2 Leighton Rd., London W13 9EP, United Kingdom
£20–30

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About The Forester, Ealing

The Forester, Ealing is a Grade II listed Edwardian pub in London at 2 Leighton Road, with a Thai kitchen that runs during the week. The menu includes pad Thai and duck pad see ewe, with wings and dumplings as starters, and a carvery takes over on the other days. Inside, a small bar, a large L-shaped bar and a dining area give the pub several separate places to settle. Fuller's beers are served on both cask and keg, including Fuller's ESB, alongside a couple of craft choices. Football and other live sport show on the TVs, and dogs are welcome. For groups, an upstairs room and a smaller bar can be booked for events and parties.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free street parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

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Menu & Prices

53 dishes · mains £4–14
  • Forester Special Mixed Starter£13.50
  • Crispy Aromatic Duck£12.95
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls£5.50
  • Vegetable Tempura£5.50
  • Corn Cakes£5.50
  • Edamame Beans£5.50
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Reviews

4.4/5
1,302 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention thai food, sunday roast, fuller's beers and large garden.

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Customer Review Summary

Thai food draws the most praise, with reviewers calling it authentic and singling out the pad Thai, the duck pad see ew, and starters of wings and dumplings. The Sunday roast comes close behind, described as unreal. The cask and keg beers, including a winter-only vintage ale, are called well kept, and the bar staff are described as knowledgeable about them. Reviewers also mention a large garden with covered areas and a heritage interior with several bars. Most call the staff friendly. One organiser of a party for 50 in the upstairs room praised flexible service on food and extra drinks, and another held a friend's ceremony there. Food is called good value, though one reviewer finds the drinks slightly pricey. The main complaint comes from a busy World Cup match, where one customer waited a long time for a bag of nuts and one drink, felt skipped in the queue, and said the nuts were thrown onto the bar and the drink spilled. Another visitor noticed Sunday lunches coming out looking very good.

Featured reviews

  • Katherine Pageon
    “I organised a party here for 50 people and I absolutely have to highlight that the process was amazing from start to finish. Booking was simple, I was able to call up and amend/add to the booking by speaking to someone very easily, they had good advice and recommendations for numbers etc. On the night, the upstairs room was even more gorgeous than I remembered - very characterful, good sound system to plug into and the chairs and tables were great and easy to arrange to suit the occasion. The MOST important thing for me though was the ABSOLUTELY PERFECT service from the set up to the end of the night from every member of staff involved. Friendly, available, not overbearing, but present and so flexible in terms of when food would be served to additional drinks etc. All the guests also commented on how delicious the food was. I honestly am so delighted, the evening couldn’t have gone better and this is really thanks to the excellent staff at the Forester. Strongly recommend!”
  • Maria Borissova Nikitina
    “The food is incredible- authentic Thai food. Then on Sunday they do a roast, which is unreal! 11/10 for all the food. The staff are super friendly (especially the waiters and cooks) and a beautiful pub on the inside and outside. Would recommend it to anyone.”
  • Kanchina Yakorn
    “We held our friends ceremony and the Thai food was amazing! I have to give credits to the team and the venue. Thankyou so much!”
  • L
    “The bar staffs were unfriendly and one particular lady was in fact very rude. We went there for England-Norway World Cup game. While we appreciate it’s busy, the staff treated me so unfairly. Someone just cut in front of me and she didn’t even ask who cane first. I had to wait for 15 mins just to buy one bag of nut and one drink because the rude lady in front of me order 10 glasses of drinks. Then when it’s my turn, I told the bar staff (blonde/reddish hair, explaining so the manager can address this issue) I was actually there first. Instead of having empathy and say sorry like most staffs I’ve been served too in other places, she shook her head, rolled her eyes and blamed me for not shouting. Well, it was very loud and I did spoke up. She then throw the pack of cashew on the bar (like she couldn’t careless to serve) and the drink I ordered was spilled all over. You need to understand everyone is different and you can’t expect someone from different country or different background will be as loud as you. You don’t treat me with respect at all. This place is not inclusive especially for people who don’t like to shout at other people. I hope the management will be able to treat this matter seriously.”
  • D J
    “Great way to finish my UK holiday with a pint of the classic Fullers ESB, £6.30 circa 280 THB- it was superb. A huge ornate multi room pub that shows the Premier league games with commentary. Enjoyed the Man U v Liverpool game to accompany my pint. Didn't eat but noticed the Sunday lunches coming out looked very good. Good service and friendly locals, an excellent pub”

Hours

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Highlights

“The Forester, Ealing is a Grade II–listed Edwardian pub at 2 Leighton Road that combines original period features with contemporary touches following a recent refurbishment. The pub offers a Thai menu, a well-stocked bar with modern craft beers and cask classics, live sport on big screens, regular events (quiz nights, live music), private-event facilities, family and dog-friendly amenities, plus free Wi‑Fi.”

  • Bar games
  • Great beer selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Sports

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Delivery
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  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Good for kids
  • Food at bar
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
Offerings· 7
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Food
  • Free water refills
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
Atmosphere· 1
  • Casual
Highlights· 7
  • Bar games
  • Great beer selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Sports
  • Trivia night
Crowd· 1
  • Groups
Dining options· 2
  • Seating
  • Table service
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Accessibility· 3
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Parking· 1
  • Free street parking

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