In short: Forest Diner is a restaurant in Penrith, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 44 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.
Details checked · source: Google Places
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About Forest Diner
Forest Diner sits within Center Parcs Whinfell Forest near Temple Sowerby. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, alongside coffee, beer, wine and cocktails. Fish and chips, Sunday roast and carvery feature on the menu, with gluten-free options available. A children's menu is offered.
Outdoor seating is available, and the diner accommodates groups and takes bookings. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. Some diners note the menu range can be limited.
Menu & facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
What's nearby
- Subtropical Swimming Paradise 250m away
- Aqua Sana Forest Spa Lake District 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's tasty food, including the fish and chips, Sunday roast, and carvery, with good gluten-free choices and a children's menu. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, the stunning lake views, and the spotless restrooms.
Some reviews mention the menu can be limited.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.3 / 5 (44 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Penrith
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of Forest Diner?
Forest Diner is open Mon–Sun 9am–10pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is Forest Diner any good?
Forest Diner is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 44 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.
Is Forest Diner good for children?
Yes, Forest Diner is listed as good for children. There is a children's menu.
Can you book a table at Forest Diner?
Yes, Forest Diner takes reservations.
Does Forest Diner have outdoor seating?
Yes, there is outdoor seating.
Is Forest Diner wheelchair accessible?
Forest Diner has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.
Is there parking at Forest Diner?
Yes: free street parking.