Evening Dining in the orangery
Evening Dining At the orangery
You won’t expect food this good
As the forest settles and the light changes, The Orangery becomes something else entirely in the evening. The same bright, welcoming room, but with a menu that means business.
Our new evening menu is the kitchen at its most ambitious: seasonal British dishes built around the finest produce this remarkable corner of England has to offer. Plump Hill Farm pork, Venison and game from the Forest itself, as local as it gets. Wye Valley vegetables at the height of their season. Everything cooked with technique and served without ceremony by our friendly and welcoming staff.
This is food that earns its place on the plate. Not fussy. Not flashy. Just genuinely, quietly excellent.
The drinks list matches it. Local ales and ciders sit alongside a carefully chosen wine selection, and our bar carries the full Silver Circle Distillery range, gins and cocktails made just down the road, by people who love this forest as much as we do. The kind of thing worth arriving early for.
We don’t ask you to dress up or keep your voice down. We just ask you to come hungry.
Served daily from 6pm – 9pm.
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menus available – please let us know in advance. Private dining available for groups and special celebrations, just give us a call to discuss how we can make the evening extra special for you.
📞 01594 822607
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does evening dining start at The Speech House?
The Orangery serves evening meals daily from 6pm to 9pm.
Do I need to book for dinner at The Speech House Hotel?
We recommend booking for groups over 5 people in the evening.
What kind of food is served in the evening at The Speech House?
Our evening menu features modern British dishes made with locally sourced seasonal ingredients, including produce from Plump Hill Farm, Forest of Dean game and venison, Wye Valley vegetables, and drinks from Silver Circle Distillery.
Is The Speech House a good restaurant in the Forest of Dean?
The Speech House Hotel’s Orangery restaurant is widely regarded as one of the best places to eat in the Forest of Dean, offering locally sourced seasonal dishes for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and evening dining.
Here’s an example of what our Evening Menu looks like. Dishes may change depending on seasonality:
To Start
Seasonal Soup of the Day (a) ∙ 8
Freshly Baked Bread
Vegan alternative available on request
Sweet & Sour Beetroot (ve, gf) ∙ 9
Smoked Tofu Pate ∙ Rosemary Tuile
Sticky Tamarind Cauliflower (ve, gf) ∙ 9
Wasabi Mayo ∙ Gem Lettuce · Pickled Red Onion
Sauteed Duck Liver ∙ 10
Sourdough Muffin · Watercress & Walnut Pesto
Prawn & Crayfish Tian (a) ∙ 10
Avocado ∙ Brined Chilli · Rye Croutons
Ham Hock Terrine (gf) ∙ 9.5
New Season Potatoes ∙ Tarragon Mayo · Pickled Red Onion
Chef’s Burger Selection
All served with rustic fries & a side salad
Speech House Burger ∙ 19
Beef Smash Patty ∙ American Cheese ∙ Streaky Bacon · Sweet Gherkin Relish
Speech House Butter Chicken Burger (a) · 18.5
Onion Bhaji · Mint Yoghurt ∙ Gem Lettuce
Speech House Plant Based Burger (ve) ∙ 18.5
Smoked Siracha Slaw
Speech House Favourites
Welsh Lamb Rump (gf) ∙ 29
Herb Mash ∙ Grilled Courgette ∙ Crispy Leeks
Pan Fried Sea Bass (gf) ∙ 27
Dauphinoise Potato ∙ Cockles ∙ Cauliflower · Chilli Oil
Plump Hill Bangers ∙ 20
Creamy Mash ∙ Mixed Greens · Traditional Gravy
Crispy Battered Cod (gf) ∙ 22
Chunky Skin on Chips ∙ Garden Peas ∙ Lemon & Tartare
Nduja Chicken Thighs (gf) · 23
Roast New Potatoes · Sundried Tomato · Spinach
Salmon en Croute ∙ 30
Triple Cooked Potato · Asparagus · Edamame
Green Onion & Chilli Arancini (ve, gf) ∙ 22
Sweet Potato & Coconut Curry ∙ Bok Choi · Lime & Coriander Relish
Smoked Aubergine (v) ∙ 19
Spinach & Ricotta Orzo ∙ Garlic Crumb
Local 8oz Rump Steak (gf) ∙ 30
Chunky Skin on Chips ∙ Chef’s Ratatouille · Herb Crumble
Tomato & Mozzarella Salad (v, a) · 15
Balsamic Dressing · Rocket · Croutons · add BBQ Pulled Chicken · 4