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  • 4/5 DeepDownDirty Record L. 11 months ago on Google
    The first time we tried to grab a meal here, we passed by on a Sunday and were told they were fully booked until 4pm. This time, we pre-booked for 12pm (hence the empty premises - we were first on-site apart from the bar staff!). We had a refreshing weiss bier with a slice of orange in it before settling down to examine the menu. A pretty little pub, The Forresters Arms offers not only food but rooms too. The staff were attentive but not intrusive and we enjoyed our bone marrow beef burger, fish and chips, chicken and salad and soft shell crab in a bun. We did feel it was a little pricey for what we actually got on our plates but it's a nice place to go for a special meet-up / occasion if you prefer the relaxed vibe of a pub over a restaurant. Just round the corner from Bushy and Home Parks, you can burn off some calories with a nice stroll before or after your meal. (The £10-20 meal tag is for food only.)
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  • 5/5 Joel M. 1 year ago on Google
    We went for a mother's day roast and it was delightful. Staff couldn't have been more accommodating, food was delicious and rapidly served. 10/10, couldn't have asked for more, definitely recommend!
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  • 5/5 Eva M. 6 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    We went there for a delicious Sunday roast! Everything was perfect, very nice staff, good atmosphere, and quite reasonably priced.
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  • 2/5 Debbie R. 2 years ago on Google
    Had been looking forward to going, having read many great reviews, but was disappointed. Roast beef was lovely, but not very hot; my husband told the young man that cleared our plates that his lamb wasn't great, really chewy, and his response was, "yeah, I don't like chewy meat either!". No, but he wasn't about to part with £17 for a Sunday roast. Nice cocktails and good wine, nice vibe too, but don't think we'll be rushing back
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  • 5/5 Alastair B. 10 months ago on Google
    The Foresters is a great local pub at the heart of Hampton Wick community. It’s well run, with friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Equally good for either just a drink (or two), or for a hearty meal. A much cherished neighbourhood gem.
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  • 1/5 Pink x. 10 months ago on Google
    Went there on Saturday night, sat near the bar but not at the bar with my father. As usual I was extremely polite while asking for our drinks which made this even harder for me to comprehend.. Two female servers mid 20s - who were working (3rd of June) listened into our convocation the whole time making nasty comments to each other snickering the whole time which made us very uncomfortable! They made it quite clear that they were miserable working there.. maybe they hate that they have to work in a pub on their Saturday nights? I can only advise that they should have got better grades & worked harder in school then!
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  • 5/5 Steve K. 1 year ago on Google
    Found this lovely little pub on the way to Twickenham. They squeezed is in for Sunday lunch and and it was a great roast. The staff were excellent and very friendly. Highly recommended
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  • 4/5 Sean W. 6 months ago on Google • 320 reviews
    A Hampton Wick classic. In terms of the pub at least. The rooms form pics look nice, but have never had the need to stay! Onto the the pub. It’s located on a bit of a road peninsula and the outside seating on the park side can be a nice little sun trap in the afternoon/early evening. Staff are generally pretty friendly and the cask selection rotates occasionally. The keg options are pretty decent too, but could do with maybe another pils perhaps. Inside is pretty cosy on the pub side and there’s also a restaurant. Haven’t dined here for a while, but the food has generally been pretty good and normally there’s a few specials on. A lovely pub to come and visit.

  • 1/5 Clare veronica M. 2 years ago on Google
    Meal was very disappointing I had the vegan burger. Menu stated that with the vegan burger included avocado, I had two small slithers of avocado but instead Rocket shoved in the bap, I hate Rocket no onion it was tasteless it came with a few chips in a small steel basket and they charged £14 what a rip off. Tried to fill up on the pudding again disappointing Coffee was so weak Also we waited ages for service they appeared to be short staffed It wasnt just me that felt so disappointed, my sister who I was with asked for some more of the sauce that came with the chicken supreme she had ordered, by the time it came she had eaten all she wanted of the meal. She did say she had been in there before and was satisfied that time. Really regretted going in there
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  • 5/5 Nightmare N. 2 years ago on Google
    Really lovely pub just outside the main hub of Kingston and very close to both Bushy and Home parks. Dog allowed in the bar area, not in the restaurant area. Quite busy on a Saturday lunch time, but managed to find a seat and the staff were really friendly and helpful. The waitress was lovely and managed the rush well. The food was good - we had fish and chips and the vegan burger. The fish was a little overcooked, but still very good, and the vegan burger had lots of avocado and was delicious. The chips were great! Food came out quickly, despite the place being busy. It is a little pricey, but prices have risen everywhere, so they are in line with most other places. Will definitely come back to this pub when I'm in the area.
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  • 5/5 James H. 4 months ago on Google • 260 reviews
    Popped in for a pint and some chips while I waited for some friends on a cold Sunday evening. Staff were super friendly and service was excellent. Great selection of beers on offer including cask ale at very reasonably prices - all around the £5 mark. The chips were top notch. Ambiance was excellent. Will be back for a proper meal some time!

  • 5/5 Kirsty J. 7 months ago on Google • 94 reviews
    Delicious Sunday roasts- really good local find. We tried the beef & lamb roasts and the meat was cooked to perfection. Staff are friendly & service efficient.

  • 5/5 Giorgio 2 months ago on Google • 71 reviews New
    Really friendly pub, with amazing food and great atmosphere! Glad me and my ex never went here as I didn't want to ruin it

  • 5/5 Clare H. 5 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    Quick lunchtime drink after the Mayhem of Christmas shopping in Kingston. Lovely quirky pub, with authentic character and chilled music. Dog friendly and a warm cosy friendly atmosphere

  • 5/5 Nick B. 5 months ago on Google • 49 reviews
    Had dinner there. Was a phenomenal experience. The wine and food was excellent and not expensive and the owner was personabl, friendly and great to talk to.

  • 5/5 elizabeth m. 5 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    We were given a very nice quiet room off the main eating area.It was smart ,cosy private ,and perfect for our small wake. My relatives should really have ordered me some food ,but they did pay for drinks. (I paid the huge funeral bill)so I was in a daze! The inn staff were very helpful ,kind and respectful .My daughter had promised me a meal at Foresters .I guess she was in as much a daze too for her loss She will do so next visit A very big thank you to Redin the owner and all the staff for their kindness .

  • 1/5 Joanne J. 4 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    This was on its way to being a five star review: lovely cosy pub, good location, clean, efficient and friendly staff, really good food at reasonable prices. Then our Bailey's and Irish coffees arrived and were luke warm so we asked our server to please great them up, which he was happy to do. They were returned to us by a chap who may possibly have been watching a box set of Gordon Ramsay that afternoon, who seemed peculiarly incensed that we'd asked for hot liqueur coffees. He plonked the now beige coffees on the table, blaming the fact that he had "50 people behind the bar" (there was a Christmas party of 26 people in the function room) as the reason the coffees hadn't been hot, and repeatedly said "do you want me to make new ones" in a tone that said he clearly didn't want to, and neither did we want him to. It was rather surreal to be honest: we'd spent a reasonable amount of money on food and drinks, been unassuming and peaceful in our corner, yet were being loudly lambasted in front of several other customers for the temerity of politely asking for our coffees to be served hot. It was embarrassing, uncalled for and thoroughly unprofessional. A short while later, our afternoon having been ruined, we were getting ready to leave and my friend asked the bar staff who the gentleman was. He suddenly appeared and proffered a reluctant apology, which my friend accepted. What a shame.

  • 4/5 Rob S. 2 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Lovely pub, good beers, food and wine. The only disappointment is last 2 times we have been there with friends on a Saturday they have closed early at 11pm. Their website and Google clearly states midnight. Just put us off a bit as it was still quite busy when they called time. Cutting the evening short.

  • 5/5 Emily W. 7 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    We made our second visit to The Foresters in the last year and again enjoyed a lovely time. The food was delicious and served in good time. The waitress who served us the last time too was, again, very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is always good too. It has a welcoming feel and is well worth visiting. Thank you.

  • 3/5 Mr R. 1 year ago on Google
    Disappointing. We had a roast on Sunday, having been a few times before and enjoying what we ate. This time however, the food was luke warm and my roast potatoes were hard. The staff were friendly, but not laying cutlery before food was served etc, meant we were sitting with our food in front of us for a few minutes whilst they went off to retrieve them and the sauces. So luke warm food was even more tepid once we could eat it.

  • 3/5 Kerryn F. 2 years ago on Google
    Not overly impressed. Good music and nice atmosphere. Looked promising. Food took 55 minutes to arrive. Asked twice where it was. One waitress answered “it’s coming” without even an apology and made me feel like I shouldn’t be asking. Another table were apologised to at least four times for having to wait for their food and got their meals on the house. Kids chips were covered in salt so had to wipe them all down. No kids menu but they did cater for my son’s food allergies. So overall ok but could have been better.

  • 5/5 Alex S. 2 years ago on Google
    Really lovely cosy pub, great ales and delicious Sunday roast. The beef was divine (so tender and juicy) all the trimmings were delicious and a lovely big Yorkshire pud as well. Cauliflower cheese and sprouts with bacon and chestnuts available as sides are definitely an added bonus. My partner had the nut roast which was deemed excellent. Very attentive and friendly service too. We'll be back for many roasts to come, and I've recommended to anyone who'll listen.

  • 5/5 rowan j. 2 years ago on Google
    Best pub ever. Great atmosphere, excellent service, cosy interior, how many superlatives are there?? Best of all it’s extremely dog friendly whereby my dog pulls me into the pub so how can I refuse him!!

  • 3/5 Quentin P. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice looking place but lunchtime definitely less special than it used to be. Adequate pub food but it used to be special. We came away saying probably not go again.

  • 4/5 Ed W. 2 years ago on Google
    A fab pub in a good location. A solid selection of beers and good gastropub food. The atmosphere is very chilled, but busy enough to make it interesting. The staff are also very lovely. The only reason it's a four is because of its location. Being slightly outside of the main Kingston and Teddington strips it is a little walk and there are a lot of lovely pubs in the area.

  • 4/5 Mark A. 1 year ago on Google
    Stayed here for one night, lovely room, well furnished and all the amenities even shower gel which isn’t often provided! Nice price and easy walk to the Palace. Very welcoming staff too. Quite a warm room and windows didn’t open. Don’t leave the lights on accidentally, halogen bulbs add to the heat!

  • 5/5 Barnaby R. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food, generous portions and really good value. Love the staff as well and it’s a really nice place to relax for a drink. One of the best around!

  • 4/5 Alison P. 1 year ago on Google
    Bit noisy at Sunday lunch with an extended family with kids. But service was excellent. Lamb was a beautiful pink, massive Yorkshire pud, delish gravy, but all went cold a bit fast. Don't think plates were pre-warmed. Roasties not the best. Veggies fantastic. Tea served was beautiful especially when double-bagged to enhance flavour, but ridiculous albeit stylish cups like ex Naafi where you couldn't hold them from the handle as was too hot and too small! Toilets were clean, great decor with pic of old Hampton Wick on ceiling. Would recommend.

  • 5/5 Drew S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service and food, the Sunday roast was delicious. Really liked the atmosphere and building too, wish it was our local pub!

  • 4/5 Ruth M. 1 year ago on Google
    Food: very good. Hotel: very pleasant and helpful service - but the room was dark as a cave and ill-lit, with broken blind and soft, probably quite elderly mattress.

  • 2/5 3RD 3. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place but staff are unprofessional. Served me a double instead of a single- assuming I was too drunk to remember what I ordered- if that was the case- serving drunk people is illegal.

  • 5/5 Nina H. 10 months ago on Google
    A fabulous “local” with good food and really friendly service. Always a great atmosphere and a fun time to be had at the Foresters!

  • 5/5 Gabi W. 1 year ago on Google
    I stayed here for two nights, and was pleasantly surprised by it. The room is great, the bed is soft and comfy and the staff is super friendly. I enjoyed one night a meal in the pub, and it was finger licking good! The ribs are a recommendation! Thank you for making my stay so lovely.

  • 5/5 Annabel M. 10 months ago on Google
    This is a lovely local pub with a very friendly atmosphere. The food is always great, and Cat and her team behind the bar are super helpful and attentive.

  • 5/5 Emily W. 1 year ago on Google
    A cosy bustling friendly pub. Good range of beers and the meal we had on a Friday night was plentiful, well cooked and good value.

  • 4/5 Dan B. 1 year ago on Google
    One of best Sunday roasts in the area. Everything on the plate was delicious, recommend the Beef.

  • 2/5 Ruth D. 11 months ago on Google
    Food is excellent, the chef is amazing. Staff is friendly. But--and it's a big but--they have no mechanism for overnight guests to communicate outside of opening hours, which is extraordinarily inconvenient. I recommend this pub for food only. Do NOT stay overnight.

  • 1/5 marty b. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a catastrophically bad experience here. Came for a relaxing pub lunch which we'd had been looking forward to based on the good reviews. After waiting 1 and 1/2 hours for our food. It came to us cold and was middling at best. I understand mistakes can being made, accidents happen but at least make sure the food is on point when it arrives. We did receive a discount however this was probably one of the worst dining experiences I've had.

  • 5/5 Jonathan & Toni P. 1 year ago on Google
    One of our favourite pubs in the whole UK. Very traditional English Village pub restaurant with great atmosphere, both from staff and locals, and food is first class, especially Sunday Lunch. Just sad that we only get to visit when we are in the area.

  • 1/5 daniel h. 1 year ago on Google
    It took almost an hour to order our food. When it arrived an hour later it was cold. Worse still the quality of the food itself was just miserable. I’ve had better service and better quality of food in a run of the mill Weatherspoons. A uniquely dissatisfying dining experience. Will never be back.

  • 4/5 Andy B. 7 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Came down from Cleethorpes for a couple of nights away with wife. Staff and owners are lovely and gave a warm welcome. Helpful at all times and good for a chat. Steaks were beautiful. Wish we could have tried more of the food 😉 We thought that not having to walk through the pub to get to the room was a bonus as we felt it gave us our own space a bit more. Great ambiance in the pub. Would definitely recommend 👌
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