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Forest Gate Inn, Epping

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Operator: Independent
111 Bell Common, Epping, CM16 4DZ (View on Google Map)
(01992) 572312
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On edge of Epping Forest, a mile from Epping Underground, this is an old fashioned pub in a 17th century building with low ceilings & flag floors. It is frequented by locals, walkers and their dogs. Bar snacks, Sandwich's some sharing platters and some main meals and specials on are usually on and well as when people come in. available in the pub. Another new addition is the B&B with four rooms. The pub concentrates on real ale & traditional setting, with a large outside seating area at the front.

Historic Interest

17th century pub.

Information for this venue is provided by the Herts/Essex Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Epping Forest District
Last updated
09/03/2025
Last surveyed
26/02/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
HEB/10248
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
10:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 1:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Adnams - Southwold Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7%
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Forest Gate Inn, Epping.

ABV 3.7%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Adnams - Broadside TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside Red Ale • 4.7%
Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside

This beer is served regularly at Forest Gate Inn, Epping.

ABV 4.7%
Cask
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Bishop Nick - Ridley's Rite TasteMatch Prediction

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Bishop Nick - Ridley's Rite
Bishop Nick - Ridley's Rite Session Bitter • 3.6% Spotted 3 times.
Bishop Nick - Ridley's Rite
Bishop Nick - Ridley's Rite

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Forest Gate Inn, Epping.

ABV 3.6%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Four room B&B
Function Room Function Room
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
The Pub serves some food, but there are also full meals in the adjacent new Haywards restaurant next door
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
46D (On B1393), 213 (On B1393), 213C (On B1393), 575 (On B1393); Trustybus: 413 (On Ivy Chimnets Rs)
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL450012
Directions
Turn off the main rd opp the Bell Hotel

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