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Welcome To The Forest Restaurant
Nestled within the cozy confines of Mile Oak Garden Centre, The Forest Restaurant is a delightful culinary escape in Tamworth. With its enchanting decor featuring fairy lights and lush greenery, it creates a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Guests rave about the mouthwatering dishes, including the generous Biscoff pancakes and hearty full English breakfast. This dog-friendly venue offers a diverse menu and is wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone feels welcome. The attentive staff and on-site shopping enhance the experience, making it more than just a meal—it's a charming getaway where flavors and ambiance converge beautifully.
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Discover Our Menu
Full English
Rhubarb & Ginger
Bulleit Bourbon
Smirnoff Vodka
Bombay Sapphire
Hendricks
Tanqueray
Shakespeare Rhubarb Gin
Bosford Pink Gin
About
The Forest Restaurant
Welcome to The Forest Restaurant, a hidden gem nestled within the Mile Oak Garden Centre in Tamworth, United Kingdom. This delightful eatery has carved out a reputation for its enchanting ambiance, making it a perfect destination for a romantic meal or a catch-up with friends. The restaurant boasts an inviting décor adorned with fairy lights and lush foliage, creating a serene dining experience that transports you to a woodland retreat.
Reviewers rave about the overall charm of the restaurant; as Jenny noted, it’s "a really lovely place to eat as well as shop". The accessibility and ease of parking are added conveniences that enhance your visit. And don’t overlook the onsite shop, which features unique gifts and even blueberry plants, perfect for garden enthusiasts.
The menu at The Forest Restaurant is extensive, offering a delightful array of choices for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and afternoon tea. Charlotte highlighted the Biscoff pancakes and the hearty full English breakfast, proclaiming them "incredibly tasty" and worth every bite. Mariella found the pancakes to be so generous that she couldn’t finish them, showcasing the abundant portions you can expect here.
Another point of pride is the quality of service. Elisabeth “Missy Tink” Wilde commended the fantastic staff who always greet guests with a warm smile. This approach significantly enhances the overall dining experience. Whether you're bringing your dog along or navigating the restaurant in a wheelchair, The Forest Restaurant caters to everyone.
Finally, don't miss the spotlight dishes like the ploughman's or eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, both of which garnered high praise from diners, like Eddie Neat, who traveled out of their way just to indulge. The combination of quality food, friendly service, and a charming environment certainly makes The Forest Restaurant a must-visit. Come for the food, stay for the experience!
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ This was a really lovely place to eat as well as shop!! The restaurant has absolutely lovely seating with fairy lights and beautiful foliage as decoration!! It's a great place to take somebody that you love or for a lovely catch up with an old friend!! Really easy to get to and plenty of parking outside! The shop is really lovely as well and has some great gifts!! I also managed to get two blueberry plants which I've been looking for for a while!! Brilliant visit!! ”
“ Fantastic service and food despite being busy! We had the Biscoff pancakes and the full English and it was incredibly tasty and a big portion! Best breakfast we’ve had for a while (definitely recommend the pancakes!!) ”
“ Fantastic little gem of a restaurant. Loads of choices breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, cake selection. Dog friendly & wheelchair accessible. Staff are fantastic & your always greeted with a warm welcome & smile. Onsite parking free of charge. 5***** Great independant restaurant with lots of choice. ”
“ What a lovely little hidden gem. Just thought it was a garden centre but was told about the restaurant inside. I had the pancakes for breakfast, and they did not disappoint. they were huge and I didn't manage to finish them. I will be going back as the other breakfast items look so yummy. ”
“ Fabulous place, both the quality and amount of food was spectacular. The decor is great, as can be seen on the photos on the 'net. Recommend the ploughman's if that's your bag, but don't make the mistake of thinking you can manage a 'sharer' on your own. The single is more than enough! My wife had the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, it looked lovely. Staff were friendly despite a very busy Tuesday lunchtime. We were travelling from Birmingham to Nottingham and travelled out of our way to get there, and were not disappointed. ”
“ Ohhh wow! This place was delicious, full of atmosphere, great service and the food, was fantastic. Me and my partner came for my birthday brunch, had a black forest hot chocolate and a gingerbread latte off the specials, aswell as biscoff french toast and berry french toast, on which both I highly recommend. They were made swiftly, came out quick and tasted immaculate! Highly recommend. ”
“ Lovely little restaurant! The atmosphere is relaxed and the decor looks great. The staff were all really friendly and helpful. The menu has a wide selection and we enjoyed every dish we tried. Nice selection of cakes! ”
“ Gorgeous food, well presented and good portion sizes. The service was very friendly and efficient. Not a massive menu, but still a decent selection of food. The ambience is informal, rustic, and stylish, but no music. Overall a nice place to go for a quiet meal (have a lovely walk around the garden centre after) xx ”