The Forresters Arms Kilburn

We have been several times before under different ownership but this was dreadful. Ten minute wait at the bar, no staff. Had booked a table but seated ourselves and after waiting for a menu, got ourselves one. Nobody came to take the order, so we ordered at the bar. One hour later, we had to chase up the food. Mine was only two cold starters! Had to send the bruschetta back as it was really awful. Sun-dried tomatoes out of a jar with a bit of balsamic glaze on top. Shared my husbands meal instead. Worst meal I have ever had and I have never ever sent food back before. Several people weren’t happy and complained and everyone stood at the bar queuing. Felt really sorry for the two staff, they tried their best but they were only young and could only do so much. The bruschetta was refunded to be fair too. Won’t be going back until it is under new ownership. Such a shame as it is a lovely place and used to be very good. The owner needs to get a grip and support his staff.

What a shame, been here a few times since the place reopened & have always been satisfied with both the service & food but sadly today was pretty much a disaster, 3 options only available from the lunchtime menu & they were just sandwiches, the other option was to order from the main menu but we didn’t want a big meal so we declined after being informed we couldn’t order anything else from the lunch menu ?? The staff member was quite abrupt & they were clearly short staffed, so sad to see this lovely place clearly in decline & sadly we won’t be rushing back, I hate writing negative reviews but unfortunately on this occasion it is unacceptable to be given & full lunchtime menu only to be told a few sandwiches are available, such a shame 😖

This used to be an excellent pub with a wide ranging menu, great service and wonderful food. It has now changed hands and the impression that you gain is that the new owners are simply wanting to run the pub down so that they can close it and build houses on the site. The menu was very restricted and we were told that, even then, a number of the dishes were not available. Although there was very little business being done when we called in for lunch the service was poor with only one lady trying to run the bar as well as serve those customers that she had. The food was mediocre to say the least. Avoid this pub. Alas I imagine Kilburn might find themselves soon devoid of a village pub. What a shame!!!

Check arrival times Pub was closed due to staffing shortage when we arrived. Had to wait an hour to be let in. Manager was very apologetic but it made us late for a meal we had booked.

Not sure if they were understaffed, but the service was incredibly slow. Maybe if they said they were short staffed, we would have been more accommodating. They were not busy. No apology given.Booked for 1pm on a Saturday for 9 people. Couldn't order drinks at the bar, table service only. Money to be made on drinks, but this has been missed. Starters arrived 50 minutes after ordering. By 14.38 our main course hadn't arrived! Shan't reccomend, but the food so far has been good. 15.02 have just eaten a very nice meal. However I ordered the Seabass with samphire and crispy shallots , neither of which were on the plate, just loads of kale (soggy) . I wasn't informed of the menu change. If they get their staffing right, it could you be a great pub. Information is key.

Lovely period pub spoilt by lack of attention. Room pleasant but cold on arrival. Did not warm appreciably despite oil radiator being switched on. Towel rail not working so bathroom cold. No toiletries. Evening meal pleasant and catered for dietary needs. Room still cold after meal and radiators went off at around 21:00 Slept fully clothed to keep warm! Room again cold in morning and then discovered no breakfast available.