The Bold Forester - Fareham

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The Bold Forester

The Bold Forester
4.1 / 5 (4566 reviews)

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The Bold Forester restaurant has received mixed reviews, with some customers praising the food, service, and atmosphere, while others have had negative experiences with portion sizes, pricing, and dietary options. Overall, the restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service. Some have had issues with portion sizes and pricing, as well as a lack of healthier menu options. However, the staff have been praised for their service, and the food quality has been highlighted as exceptional. Customers have enjoyed playing outside with their children, although some have found the play equipment to be more suitable for younger children.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: John

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★ 4.1 / 5 from 4566 reviews
19mariadl
03.11.2023

An absolutely amazing evening, the food was beyond my expectations just beautiful! The service was faultless, 5 stars! Special mention to Victoria, she was incredible, thank you!

322boj
03.11.2023

I went to the Bold Forester with friends for a celebratory meal last night. I would say in the whole the food and service were good but my issue was that the fajitas came with small portions of the bottled guacamole, sour cream and salsa which are very tasteless. For the price we were charged (I think it was approx £17) they should serve fresh sauces with the food. The ocean platter starter was very good. We were also overcharged for a drink, which took some explaining as to how we did not receive it before it was removed from the bill. It was also a shame that the pub emptied out so early (maybe because it was mainly elderly diners) and we were the only table left after 9pm. I don't think I'd choose to go there again.

pioneer05887723393
03.11.2023

Family meal (adults and kids). Food was really good, enjoyed by all and everyone had a great time. Service was friendly.

john-riddell-rabbit7
07.05.2025

Very welcoming although busy. Price per person: £50–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

valerie-giles
07.05.2025

2nd visit and definitely will be returning. Food and service 1st class. The nacho sharer is amazing! Courteous staff, lovely atmosphere and the food is the best pub food I've had. Will return very soon! Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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The restaurant offers free WLAN for its visitors.

The restaurant provides you a selection of gluten-free dishes.

Special baby high chairs are available for toddlers and babies.

The restaurant and its premises are wheelchair accessible and thus reachable with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

The restaurant also accepts credit cards from the common providers as a means of payment.

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