1. Delicious Food and Drink in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
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  1. Restaurants
    Restaurants
    With Michelin Stars, AA Rosettes, tasty grub and stunning settings, we've got restaurants for every occasion here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. From fine intimate dining with a great wine list to truly unique settings, from restaurants where you can climb the stairs to your accommodation and restaurants in beautiful rural settings ideal for a relaxing getaway to restaurants in bustling towns.
  2. Local Produce
    Local Produce
    The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is a primary producer of top quality food and drink. Everything from cider, wine, artisan beer and cheeses, bacon and smoked Severn salmon, to organic juices and vegetables and free range eggs. Many of our food and drink producers have on site shops, and local produce can also be found at other outlets throughout the area including our farm shops and delis.
  3. Dog Friendly Places to Eat
    Dog Friendly Places to Eat
    Our rural nature means a great majority of our local businesses welcome dogs (and their owners). Don't miss out on a great place to eat, see all of our dog friendly places to eat in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
  4. Afternoon Tea
    Afternoon Tea
    Quintessentially British, decadent and sumptuous, afternoon tea is no longer only the preserve of the rich. You can find many restaurants and cafes providing afternoon tea plus there are seasonal and themed afternoon teas and even afternoon teas just for kids so they don't have to miss out on the fun. Or maybe you'd like a takeaway afternoon tea or get one delivered as a special treat, and if you'd like to learn how to make one yourself we even have classes.
  5. Cafes & Tea Rooms
    Cafes & Tea Rooms
    With hot chocolates galore, as well as plenty of great local grub, homemade cakes and welcome snacks after that long walk there'll be a cafe or tea room not far away for sure. Whether it be intimate or large, quirky or traditional, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley has an array of cafes and tearooms available.
  6. Farm Shops & Delis
    Farm Shops & Delis
    Our farm shops and delis are the perfect place to pick up a supply of local produce. Local cheeses, beers and ciders, pates, meats, salamis, sweet and savoury snacks, fruit and vegetables, cakes and chocolates, hampers ideal for gifts or a holiday treat and picnics for eating out at your leisure.
  7. Food & Drink Experiences
    Food & Drink Experiences
    Foodie experiences abound here with a wealth of artisan produce and independent businesses. From gin making to foraging, bread making to vineyard tours you will find a wide range of activities to tickle your taste buds.
  8. Pubs
    Pubs
    There's nothing better than a great British pub and as pubs go we've got some pretty great ones here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. You'll find fine quality food using locally sourced ingredients with local ales, ciders and other drinks too. From the welcoming bar to the charming restaurant you will find a comforting retreat, ideal for meeting friends for coffee and cake, to a burger and a pint, a lingering lunch or a 3 course evening meal.
  9. Takeaways & Deliveries
    Takeaways & Deliveries
    From 3-course meals to hampers, afternoon teas to quick lunches, many of our food and drink producers provide local delivery and / or takeaway across the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
  10. Vegetarian & Vegan
    Vegetarian & Vegan
    We have lots of fantastic local restaurants, pubs, cafes and delis who provide a wide range of delicious vegetarian and vegan food. These days you will find vegetarian options on every menu as standard and long gone are the days of only being presented with a boring uninspiring meal!
  11. Private Chefs & Group Catering
    Private Chefs & Group Catering
    Let the restaurant come to you! We've got catering options for all kinds of occasions, from a romantic dinner for two to parties and weddings, pamper parties and family get togethers. Indoor or outdoor, bbq, pizza oven or even a cooking experience in your accommodation, want to try a new cuisine or sample the best local produce made fresh in front of you?
  12. Family Friendly Places to Eat
    Family Friendly Places to Eat
    There are many wonderful pubs, restaurants, cafes and picnic areas that are perfect for families. Some pubs even have children’s play areas and they are all surrounded by our beautiful countryside ideal for getting out exploring. Take a look at our family friendly places to eat in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
  13. Picnic Sites
    Picnic Sites
    Dig out the picnic blanket, get the family together and enjoy a day out in the great outdoors, and of course some sandwiches. The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley has many fantastic picnic spots for you. From forest locations to riverside spots with gorgeous views, and don't forget our farm shops and delis for that all important local produce and many even provide ready made picnic hampers for that extra special treat.
  14. Beer Gardens
    Beer Gardens
    The great British pub beer garden is something to be celebrated. Sitting outside enjoying a drink is one of the great pleasures of the summer so make the most of some of our brilliant beer gardens in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
  15. Foodie Breaks
    Foodie Breaks
    Discover a range of bite-sized foodie breaks in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, perfect if you love tasting local delicacies and following itineraries and want to cut to the chase on the best places to enjoy a break combining stylish accommodation with sampling the best local produce.
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