The Royal Forest, A Heartwood Inn, Waltham Forest

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The Royal Forest, A Heartwood Inn

A forest-side pub hotel near Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

The Royal Forest is a modern pub, restaurant and hotel on Ranger’s Road, minutes from Epping Forest’s Visitor Centre and Queen Elizabeth’s 16th-century Hunting Lodge. Settle in for seasonal food, Sunday roasts, wine or a steak, with dog-friendly areas available by arrangement.

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4.5 · 121 reviews

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4 Ranger's Rd, London E4 7QH, UK

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Inside

A restored pub with rooms

The Royal Forest combines a welcoming pub and restaurant with cosy guest rooms. There’s a peaceful library, a bright Forest Room with views across Epping Forest, and a south-facing terrace at the front. Dogs are welcome in designated areas, and the pub also offers a dog menu.

The kitchen

Seasonal plates and Sunday roasts

The menu follows the seasons, with classic pub favourites including burgers and steak, alongside a carefully chosen wine list. Sunday roasts are served all day with bottomless trimmings, while a kids menu makes room for family lunches and dinners.

Come for

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    Sunday roasts served all day, with bottomless trimmings and a dedicated kids menu.

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    Seasonal à la carte plates, burgers, steak, and a carefully chosen wine list.

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    Forest Room views across Epping Forest, plus a south-facing terrace and peaceful library.

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    Minutes from Epping Forest’s Visitor Centre and Queen Elizabeth’s sixteenth-century Hunting Lodge.

Visit

The Royal Forest, A Heartwood Inn

Pub hours: Monday to Friday 12pm–11pm, Saturday 11:45am–11pm, Sunday 11:45am–9:45pm. Kitchen hours: Monday to Friday 12pm–9:45pm, Saturday 11:45am–9:45pm, Sunday 11:45am–8pm.

Today · 11:45am–9:45pm

Monday
midday–11pm
Tuesday
midday–11pm
Wednesday
midday–11pm
Thursday
midday–11pm
Friday
midday–11pm
Saturday
11:45am–11pm
Sunday
11:45am–9:45pm

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