Forest Hill Tavern

[Spencer]

I see the Forest Hill Tavern (FHT) is having a refit, looks nice on the outside and the garden is being decked out as well.

Anyone aware of what "style" pub they are going for?

Before you ask, it does have a SE22 postcode :)-D

Forest Hill Tavern

108 Forest Hill Road

London

SE22 0RS

Spencer

[jumpinjackflash]

I've heard it will be very similar to the Herne which, as you may be aware, has also undergone a recent facelift.

[Keef]

Oh joy :-S

[MadWorld74]

I was in the Herne last night (had a meal) it was very very good. Anyway...

Whilst manoevering my way through the builders that gather in the Herne come 4pm, I overheard one of them saying that the Forest 'ill was opening back up soon, and that they were glad to be going back up there. So I don't think it will be like the Rye Hotel or anything. I would say it's still going to be a local boozer.

[jocelyn]

Went for a drink in here recently - not that great. Warm drink. Loud 30th birthday going on which was a bit cringy to watch - It was kinda in the style of a hen party.

What do others think. I think it has potential the garden is pretty nice.

[SeanMacGabhann]

they really looked after us at a recent Forum meeting - the few times I've been since I've not seen any hen-type activity but as it's off the main drag I guess teh vibe will be different

I have a soft spot for it even if I know what you mean

[jocelyn]

What are these forum meetings?

[Brendan]

See here Jocelyn: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?20,76368

Come along they are much fun!

[SeanMacGabhann]

I should have said drink-up not meeting - my mishtake

[PeckhamRose]

What was wrong with it as it was?

[Gerrard]

We went to the quiz night a couple of months ago and had a really good night. I was made to feel very welcome by the bar staff which isnt always the case in SE22. I like it and would go more often if it was closer.

[SeanMacGabhann]

really PeckhamRose? is that from a "never been so just curious" perspective or a "I liked it the old way" perspective?

apart from the landlord getting fedup with the drugs and violence? Or reading the writing on the wall for alcohol only boozers and choosing to try stay in business?

[PeckhamRose]

I've been a few times. Thought the decor was nice as it was.

Not making a thing of it.

[dave]

Been in a few times before and after the refit. Think the place is alright now (the new decor veers towards the identikit/soulless but pulls back just in time, in my own opinion). Not eaten there.

Agree with the point above about the staff - they seem to be very good. My own gripe is that there's been football on the last few times I've been in, and it's visible (and audible) everywhere. Can't those who want to watch it be segregated from the rest of us?

[seanmlow]

I wasn't very impressed. Bar staff, to be fair, are really very friendly. However, it lacks any atmosphere and always has the same group of locals sitting glued to t'footy

[kristymac1]

Been in a couple of times - over last summer the garden was pretty good (and quiet too), however went in there a couple of months ago and the food was dreadful - I ordered chicken which was raw, when I complained to the waiting staff she tried to tell me it was ham(?) (it was that pink!!). Won't be hurrying back.

KM1

[Nero]

Walked past about twenty minutes ago, and saw no more than five punters in there. Most were watching the big TV screen that was showing footy. Nero