The Fforest Inn
Since taking over the pub in 2014, we’ve worked hard to keep its homely charm alive. Whether it’s a lone traveller popping in for a quiet pint or a big family gathering for a meal, we take real pride in our customer service. We love what we do—and we truly love the people who walk through our doors.
Walls could talk
Originally a Drovers Inn and steeped in history, The Fforest Inn has offered sustenance to locals, travellers, and visitors for centuries. We’re proud to carry on that tradition today. With a focus on warm welcomes and homely hospitality, our cosy rural pub is the perfect spot to meet, eat, and relax with friends and family.
Our traditional pub food is all lovingly made in-house. The current menu is below.
MENU
Our menu is all about proper, hearty pub food—made in-house just the way it should be. We source ingredients locally wherever we can, like meat from our village butcher and free-range eggs and spuds from nearby farms. This is a place to unwind, catch up, and take things slow. Nothing’s fast here, including the food—just good, honest cooking served with a warm welcome.
Starters
Warm hummus£8
Served with homemade flat bread
VEGETARIAN: Gluten free, dairy free, vegan option availableChicken tikka£9
Chunks of chicken tikka served with a cucumber & mint raita & salad garnishSeasonal soup£7
Homemade soup served with crusty bread
VEGETARIAN: Gluten free, dairy free, vegan option availableSharing deli patter for two£14
Sun-dried tomato, basil & walnut soft cheese, cornichons, pepperdews, olives, leaves & crusty bread
VEGETARIAN: Gluten free option available
Mains
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Scampi£17
Wholetail scampi, served with chips, peas & salad -
Battered cod£17
Ale battered cod, served with chips, peas & salad -
Chicken or Vegetarian tagine£16
Aromatic Middle Eastern style dish served with couscous Vegan option available -
Summer Coq au Vin£18
Braised chicken cooked in rosé wine & served with mixed vegetables, & new potatoes or chips Gluten free -
Salmon en croute£19
Puff pastry parcel with a fillet of salmon, and creamy garlic coating, mixed vegetables, & new potatoes or chips -
Gammon steak£22
With egg, chips, peas, salad, mushrooms & chips -
10oz Rump steak£26
Served with chips, onion rings, tomatoes, mushrooms, peas & salad Served without onion rings for gluten free version -
Fforest burger£18
Pure steak burger, served with Monteray Jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, gherkins & relish in a bun with chips & salad Gluten free option available -
Chicken burger£18
Southern fried chicken, garlic mayo, lettuce & tomato in a bun, served with chips & salad -
Mammoth burger £24
Double the filling of our Fforest burger, with a couple of onion rings thrown in and served with chips & salad -
Tikki burger£16
Fragrant veggie burger made in-house with sweetcorn, paneer, sunflower seeds & herbs, served with chips & salad VEGETARIAN: gluten free & vegan option available
Kids menu
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Served with chips and your choice of peas or baked beans
Chicken fingers£9
Cheeseburger
£9Jumbo sausage
£9
Lunch menu
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Wraps served with salad
served alongside normal menu 12.00 to 15.00 Friday & Saturday
Steak strips£13
with caramelised peppers, onions, relish & saladChicken£12
with caramelised peppers, onions, relish & saladHalloumi£11
lightly spiced, with pomegranate mollases
VegetarianBreakfast wrap£11
sausage, bacon & egg with red or brown sauce
Sunday carvery
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Choice of three meats or our vegetarian/vegan option served with a selection of vegetables.
served 12.30 to 14.30 Sundays (only carvery is served during this period)
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Adult: one course: £18 / two course: £24
with caramelised peppers, onions, relish & salad -
Child:One course: £11 / Two course: £16
Children under three years old free
Trying to FIND US?
Using Sat Nav? Please note that we’re located on the A44 at the Builth Wells (A481) junction. Our postcode (LD8 2TN) covers a wide area, so your Sat Nav might tell you you’ve arrived a little too early—keep going until you see us!
What3Words: ///Ruffle.Spot.Receiving
Want our DOG POLICY?
Well behaved dogs are welcome in the bar (not the restaurant). We only have a limited number of tables in this area.
So if you are hoping to bring your dog, please ring ahead to check availability, or ideally book in advance.
Want to have a PARTY?
We’re happy to welcome large groups and also offer full restaurant hire for private functions.
If you’re interested, just drop us a message or give us a call on 01544 350526 — we’d love to help plan your event.
