***  Group or party bookings should be made well in advance to avoid disappointment***

The Cock Inn – Blakeney. – Our nearest pub (walk able), with restaurant menu!  Good feedback from previous customers.  01594 510239, (not open for food Sunday evenings & Monday’s).

The New Inn – Viney Hill. – Second nearest pub, uphill going but downhill back (limited street lights). Popular local pub, with good value bar menu. Will cater for private parties. 01594 516781

The Cross Inn Ayleburton. – On the A48 past Lydney.  Very Good Pub Grub

01594 842823

The Manchurian, (Chinese).- Centre of Lydney. Very popular Chinese Restaurant (Expensive).

01594 844555

The Bengal Balti,– Lydney. -  Good Indian Restaurant. Can get very busy at weekends & Hols

01594 842283.   [Will cater for larger parties and will deliver if requested in advance].

The Ugly Duckling, Lydney – A new Restaurant with a growing reputation in the middle of Lydney, behind the Swan pub (parking is the off the one way system). 01594 844210 (not open for food Sunday - Tuesday evening).

Kaplans, Lydney. - Turkish restaurant in the middle of Lydney, 5 minutes drive from Blakeney. – Good mix of Turkish, Greek & UK food. Very good value with enthusiastic staff! 01594 845758.

The Woodman, Parkend. – Varied restaurant type menu! Highly recommended, but can get very busy.

01594 563273. (The food is very good but you may have long delays when busy).

The Fountain Inn, Parkend. – Similar to above, lacking customer feedback. Can get very busy.

01594 562189. (very near local Holiday Park).

The Rising Sun, Moseley Green. – New Owners, growing reputation for pub grub & Lunches.

01594 562008

Speech House Hotel. -  Historic building of the Forest. Hotel & Restaurant, Historic building, with some good recommendations.  01594 822607.

The Red Hart at Awre. – Improving reputation. With some good reviews!

01594 510220 (Varied opinions, mainly very good)

The Ship Inn, Newnham. – Approx 10 minutes drive, but worth it! This is a Restaurant/Pub with a growing reputation for good food and service. Group bookings need to be advised well in advance.

01594 516283.

The White Hart, Broadoak. – Expect Pub grub with nice views overlooking River Severn.

01594 516319

The Bluebell Restaurant, Coleford. – Approx 15 minutes drive and our recommendation for something special. Group bookings need to be advised well in advance. 01594 832424. (Not open for food Sunday & Monday evening).

The Dog & Muffler, Joyford. A very popular Pub-Restaurant with a varied menu. Group bookings need to be advised well in advance. 01594 832444                                                                 

The Miners, Sling. Renovated Pub-Restaurant with growing reputation.

01594 836632

The Tudor Farmhouse, Clearwell. –  Lots of publicity, with some good reviews.

01594 833046

The Butchers Arms, Clearwell. - A popular Pub-Restaurant, usually very good.

01594 834313

The Wyndham Arms, Clearwell – Hotel &Restaurant. Good reputation, Not cheap

01594 833666.

Please note this is not a complete list of places to eat, just a selection that previous customers have recommended!