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100 Best Local Restaurants 2026

Good Food Guide's 100 Best Local Restaurants in partnership with Square is back for 2026 and they need your help to find the very best local, independent restaurants across the country.
What is it that makes you a regular customer of ours?

'A Best Local Restaurant is likely to be a casual kind of place, with excellent cooking using local suppliers and a brilliantly warm welcome for whoever walks through the door. It's the kind of restaurant that draws you back time and again.'

We are crossing our fingers to see our restaurant within the top 100 best local restaurants this year.
Please click the good food guide logo to be in with a chance to win £250 worth of restaurant vouchers*, redeemable at a Good Food Guide restaurant of your choice.

Nominations close at 11:59pm on Thursday 16th April.

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- COMING SOON -

NEW SEASONAL MENUS 

To book please call 01919087621 within our open hours or book online

- Forge offers -

AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

Brunch and evening menu all day: 2 small plates and a side for £20
AND
Dinner menu from 5pm: 1 rump steak; 1 side; 1 sauce; 1 glass of wine for £20pp

AVAILABLE FRIDAY & SATURDAY 3 - 5pm

1 snack and 2 small plates for £20

AND

2 for 1 of same cocktail

Showcasing the best of British produce with seasonal plates in the heart of Washington Village.
We offer both indoor and outdoor seating including covered and heated terrace,
available for bookings or walk in.

About
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WELCOME

We are an independent, local, family owned restaurant
in the heart of Washington Village.
We created and opened 

the green {florist
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and in June 2017 opened the doors to The Forge.  

 

We pride ourselves on serving the highest quality, locally sourced, wholesome, fresh, British food.
Our passionate Head Chef, Allanah Donovan, makes sure that our menus work around seasonality, reflecting in the food our kitchen prepares, so that we continue to be an excellent destination for those seeking outstanding quality food and drink.

 

We create spaces to

gather•eat•drink

Large Party

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If it's intimate and unique you're after, our restaurant
is the venue for you.
With 40 seats and additional seating in our bar and
outside dining areas, to the front and rear of the
building, perfect venue for private parties, celebrations
and weddings.
Please fill out our online form, letting us know what the occasion is for your gathering, details of your event,
party size, date and time preferred and any specific
details to help us create your gathering space.

 

We create spaces to

gather•eat•drink

Preorder form

For gatherings of 8 or more please complete a pre-order form

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Gift Vouchers

Share the love of good food and wine, gift vouchers are available
in £10, £20, £50 and £100. 
We can offer these as an online e-voucher
or please email or call to organise a gift voucher.

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