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.

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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

Cauliflower & Leek Pie (ve) ∙ 9

Stout Braised Onions ∙ Homemade Mustard

Braised Butternut Squash (ve, gf) ∙ 8

“Cheddar” Rarebit ∙ Marmite Cashews · Pickled Shiitake

Salt Beef Brisket (a) ∙ 11

Toasted Brioche · Dijon Mayo · Dill Pickles · Crispy Capers

Severn & Wye Smoked Salmon (gf) ∙ 11

Compressed Cucumber ∙ Pumkin Seed Brittle · Truffle Aioli

BBQ Glazed Pork Belly (gf) ∙ 9.5

Roast Butternut Squash ∙ Candied Jalapenos · Stilton Crumble

Prawn & Sesame Beignets (gf) ∙ 9.5

Tomato & Chilli Jam ∙ Green Onion · Micro Coriander

Chef’s Burger Selection

All served with rustic fries & a side salad

Speech House Classic Cheeseburger ∙ 19

Beef Smash Patty · Streaky Bacon · White Onion · Ketchup & Mustard

Speech House Spicy Smash Burger (a) · 20

Cajun Spiced Smash Patty · Sriracha Mayo · Gem Lettuce ∙ Fried Egg ∙ American Cheese

Speech House Plant Based Burger (ve) ∙ 18.5

“Cheddar Rarebit” · Gherkins · Gem Lettuce · Ketchup & Mustard

Speech House Favourites

Thyme Roast Chicken Supreme (a) ∙ 26.5

Chorizo Mash ∙ Speech House Fried Chicken Drumstick ∙ Wild Mushroom · Jus

Whole Roast Sea Bream (gf) ∙ 28

Parmentier Potatoes ∙ Spiced Coconut Broth · Beansprouts

Plump Hill Bangers ∙ 20

Creamy Mash ∙ Honey Roasted Root Vegetables · Traditional Gravy

Crispy Battered Cod (gf) ∙ 23

Chunky Skin on Chips ∙ Mushy Peas ∙ Lemon & Tartare

Chef’s Steak & Ale Stew · 23.5

Suet Dumplings · Beef Dripping Carrots

Pan Roast Salmon Fillet (gf) ∙ 27

Jerusalem Artichoke · Sesame Fried Hispi · Red Pepper Sweet & Sour Sauce · Prawn Cracker

King Oyster “Scallops” (ve, gf) ∙ 18

Crispy Fried Polenta · Charred Leek ∙ Salt Baked Beetroot · Parsley Sauce   

Breaded Mozzarella (v, gf) ∙ 20

Roasted New Potatoes ∙ Broccoli · Romesco Sauce · Toasted Almonds 

Local 8oz Rump Steak (gf) ∙ 29

Chunky Skin on Chips ∙ Sundried Tomato Stuffed Mushrooms

Confit Duck Leg (gf) · 25

Rosemary Hashbrown · Rainbow Chard · Pea & Pancetta Fricasse