Food & Drink
Unsaddle, relax and tuck in! Here are just a few suggestions of great places locally...
Always a good idea to call to confirm opening hours and availability before travelling.
THE FORESTERS
Just a three minute walk up the hill to this wonderful forest pub. Great beer garden, and pizza oven in the summer months. Plentiful pub grub in a relaxed environment. Have been known to provide takeaways to hungry guests. Known locally as the Donkey Pub, they can often be found hanging around outside!
THE THREE LIONS
An easy walk down the hill and along a bit is this lovely pub. It has a large outdoor area, and sunny terrace perfect to make the most of the evening sun. Good food with South African twist, and a warm welcome. Serving breakfasts, lunch and dinner.
THE POTTING SHED
The best breakfasts, lunches and cake! Just a short walk across the common to find this real gem of a cafe. With a lovely outdoor seating area, and a farm shop/ garden centre next door, it is definitely worth a visit. Good idea to book if you plan to visit at a busy time. They have occasional evening menus - visit their website to find out more.
THE ROYAL OAK, FRITHAM
One of our favourite pubs to cycle or walk to, you can feast on their award winning ploughmans, and sit in the beautiful beer garden. Serving lunch only between 12 and 3pm, they don't take bookings, and often have pizza or fish and chip vans on a Thursday and Saturday evening.
THE HIGH CORNER INN
Another great pub to walk or cycle to. This forest pub, with cosy interiors and traditional pub charm, has a large beer garden and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A favourite for local riders to stop for refreshment, whether that be horse or bike!
THE ROYAL OAK, GORLEY
A short walk away is this picturesque pub. Cosy and characterful, this former hunting lodge dates back to the 17th Century. Excellent food, guest ales and a beautiful beer garden await. Booking advised.