Forest York is a restaurant within Galtres Lodge at 54 Low Petergate, only a short walk from York Minster. The warm interior retains original oak beams, exposed brick and traditional fireplaces from the building’s Georgian history. Its name recalls the ancient Royal Forest of Galtres that once reached the city walls.
Food is locally sourced, homemade and served from breakfast through the evening. Daytime choices include cooked breakfasts, lunches, cakes and afternoon tea, while the evening à la carte menu gives the kitchen room for more composed dishes. Seasonal produce shapes changes to the menu across the year.
Breakfast ranges from a full Yorkshire plate to eggs, kippers and simpler filled rolls. Vegetarian choices and a children’s menu help the restaurant serve families and mixed groups. Guests with allergies should check the current menu and speak with staff before ordering because individual dishes and seasonal ingredients can change.
Wine, beer, cocktails, spirits, coffee and soft drinks allow the room to move naturally from morning service into later dining. The atmosphere becomes livelier in the evening while remaining rooted in the intimacy of the hotel restaurant. Forest York combines an unusually characterful central setting with accessible food and an emphasis on local ingredients.
Address: Galtres Lodge, 54 Low Petergate, York YO1 7HZ, United Kingdom
FOREST Restaurant Menu
Breakfast
Served Everyday 7.30am to 11.30am. Gluten Free – In most instances we can substitute items to make a dish GF. If you have an allergy, or any questions about the menu, please ask a member of the team.
Yorkshire Full Breakfast
your choice of egg – fried, scrambled or poached, Swains sausage, bacon, black pudding, forest mushroom, roast tomato, hash browns, baked beans & a slice of toast
Gardener’s Breakfast
your choice of egg – fried, scrambled, poached or vegan tofu, avocado, spinach, veggie bites, forest mushroom, roast tomato, hash browns, baked beans & a slice of toast (v, ve)
Eggs Benedict
served on a toasted English muffin with hollandaise sauce and free range poached eggs, “Classic” with cured ham, “Florentine” with spinach or ‘’Forager’’ with mushrooms
Grilled Craster Kipper On Toast
with fresh lemon, Samphire and butter
Bacon, Sausage or Fried Egg Butty
(pick two or have all three for 1.50 extra) toasted & buttered ciabatta roll
Toasted Crumpet
buttered with cheesy beans (v)
Local Eggs
fried, poached or scrambled on buttered toast
Toast
with butter and preserves
Waffles
(dairy free) with your choice of three toppings; hazelnut spread (nuts), vanilla ice cream, smoked streaky bacon, chopped banana, berry compote, honey, maple syrup, Greek yogurt (pick 3)
Side Oven Bakery Granola
(nuts) with Greek yoghurt, toasted coconut, forest fruits and wildflower honey
Semi Skimmed Milk or Coconut Milk Porridge
with your choice of three toppings; cinnamon baked apples, almonds, Forest fruits, pumpkin seeds, honey, chopped banana or chocolate chips (pick 3)
Daytime Snacks & Bites
Daytime menu Mon-Sat from Noon. Gluten Free & Dairy Free… If it is on bread it can be made GF, most dairy can also be substituted, just ask!
Breakfast Ciabatta
Swains of York sausage & bacon served in a toasted ciabatta, Yorkshire crisps, side salad
Miners Benedict
English muffin, poached eggs, bacon & black pudding, buttery hollandaise sauce
Smashed Avocado on Farmhouse Toast
local poached egg, feta crumb, chili flakes, chives (v)
Posh Fish Finger Sandwich
proper fish goujons, crushed peas, tartare sauce, chips
French Dip Sandwich
hot sandwich of thinly sliced brisket on a brioche bun, Swiss cheese, onions, a dipping pot of beef broth
Soup of the day
ciabatta & salted butter (v veo)
Goat’s Cheese Croquettes
pickled beetroot, dressed leaves, balsamic (v)
Heritage Tomatoes
olive tapenade, basil pesto, feta cheese, balsamic and focaccia (v)
The Yorkshire Whole Hog
cider braised ham hock bonbon, Doreen’s black pudding, pressed belly pork, orchard apple puree
Prawn Cocktail
king prawns, crayfish tail, queeny scallops, gem lettuce, Marie Rose dressing (df, gf)
York Mini Yorkshire Puddings Three Ways
Swains Butcher brisket beef with horseradish, battered sausage, mushy peas
Daytime For Two to Share
Daytime menu Mon-Sat from Noon.
Forest Sharer
truffled creamy mushrooms & garden herbs, toasted ciabatta, oils & salted butter (v, gfo)
Yorkshire Ploughman’s
a York market sourced lunch to share, pork pie, cheese, pickle, pickled onions, ham, ham-hock, beetroot pickled egg, ciabatta
Forest Brisket Nachos to Share
crunchy and cheesy nachos, pulled brisket in red wine jus, guacamole, creme fraiche, sriracha and spring onions (gf)
Daytime Main Meals
Daytime menu Mon-Sat from Noon.
Swains Family Butchers’ Rump Steak
homemade chips, battered onion rings, flat cap mushrooms, roast tomato (gf, df)
Spicy Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
marinated in oat milk for 24 hours, crispy pea fritter, wasabi lime mayo, proper chips, rocket salad, balsamic (ve)
Line Caught North Sea Haddock
battered fish & chips, with crushed peas, tartar sauce, lemon wedge (gf)
Roasted Red Pepper Fusilli
produced locally by the Yorkshire Pasta Company with spinach, char grilled courgette, basil pesto (ve)
Forest Beef Burger
toasted brioche bun, onion chutney, lettuce, proper chips, smoked bacon, chunky tomato, Emmental cheese, salad, white truffle slaw (gfo)
Grilled Halloumi
roasted courgette, red pepper, chunky chips, guacamole, creme fraiche (v, gf)
Chopped Chicken Salad
diced chicken breast, crunchy salad, avocado, wasabi mayo, olive oil dressing (gf, df)
Cumberland Sausage
Heaven & Earth mash (onion chutney, black pudding), cabbage, leeks & gravy
Pan Fried Salmon
citrus crushed potatoes, pea puree, pickled samphire & capers, lemon cream sauce (gf)
Daytime Sides
Daytime menu Mon-Sat from Noon.
Yorkshire Pudding
with a jug of gravy (v)
Proper Posh Chips
our delicious twice cooked, hand cut chips, topped with crispy Parma ham, grated egg, truffle oil, Parmesan (gf)
Chef’s Hand Cut Chips
(ve, gf)
Skinny Fries
(ve, gf)
Baked Cauliflower Cheese
(v, gf)
Battered Onion Rings
(ve, gf)
Forest Salad Bowl
baby leaves, cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkin seeds, balsamic dressing, pomegranate (ve, gf)
Sunday Snacks & Bites
Sunday lunch menu Noon – 4pm. gf/gfo- Gluten free/ option available, v- Vegetarian, ve/veo- vegan/ option available. Most dairy can be substituted- just ask!
Breakfast Ciabatta
Swains of York sausage & bacon served in a toasted ciabatta, Yorkshire crisps, side salad …
Soup of the day
toasted ciabatta & salted butter… v veo gfo
Goat’s Cheese Croquettes
pickled beetroot, dressed leaves, balsamic… v
The Yorkshire Whole Hog
cider braised ham hock bonbon, Doreen’s black pudding, pressed belly pork, orchard apple puree…
Prawn Cocktail
king prawns, crayfish tail, queeny scallops, Gem lettuce, Marie Rose dressing… gf
York Mini Yorkshire Puddings Three Ways
Swains Butcher brisket beef with horseradish, battered sausage, mushy peas…
Heritage Tomatoes
olive tapenade, basil pesto, feta cheese, balsamic and focaccia… v
Sunday For Two to Share
Sunday lunch menu Noon – 4pm.
Forest Sharer
truffled creamy mushrooms & garden herbs, toasted ciabatta, oils & salted butter… v gfo
Yorkshire Ploughman’s
a York market sourced lunch to share, pork pie, cheese, pickle, pickled onions, ham, ham-hock, beetroot pickled egg, ciabatta…
Forest Brisket Nachos to Share
crunchy and cheesy nachos, pulled brisket in red wine jus, guacamole, creme fraiche, sriracha and spring onions … gf
Sunday Roasts
Sunday lunch menu Noon – 4pm.
Beef Topside, Roast Chicken or Roast Pork
All roasts are garnished with Yorkshire Pudding, thyme roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, roasted roots, rosemary and red wine jus… gfo
Butternut Squash
garnished with Yorkshire Pudding, thyme roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, roasted roots and vegetable gravy… v gfo veo
Sunday Main Meals
Sunday lunch menu Noon – 4pm.
Spicy Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
marinated in oat milk for 24 hours, crispy pea fritter, wasabi lime mayo, proper chips, rocket salad, balsamic… ve
Line Caught North Sea Haddock
battered fish & chips, with crushed peas, tartar sauce, lemon wedge… gf
Roasted Red Pepper Fusilli
produced locally by the Yorkshire Pasta Company with spinach, char grilled courgette, basil pesto … ve
Forest Beef Burger
toasted brioche bun, onion chutney, lettuce, chips, smoked bacon, chunky tomato, Emmental cheese, salad, white truffle slaw… gfo
Pan Fried Salmon
citrus crushed potatoes, pea puree, pickled samphire & capers, lemon cream sauce… gf
Grilled Halloumi
roasted courgette, red pepper, chunky chips, guacamole, creme fraiche… v, gf
Chopped Chicken Salad
diced chicken breast, crunchy salad, avocado, wasabi mayo, olive oil dressing… gf, df
Cumberland Sausage
Heaven & Earth mash (onion chutney, black pudding), cabbage, leeks & gravy… gfo
Sunday Sides
Sunday lunch menu Noon – 4pm.
Yorkshire Pudding
with a jug of gravy… v
Proper Posh Chips
our delicious twice cooked, hand cut chips, topped with crispy Parma ham, grated egg, truffle oil, Parmesan… gf
Chef’s Hand Cut Chips
ve gf
Skinny Fries
ve gf
Baked Cauliflower Cheese
v gf
Battered Onion Rings
ve gf
Forest Salad Bowl
baby leaves, cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkin seeds, balsamic dressing, pomegranate… ve gf
Evening To Begin
Evening menu. gf/gfo- Gluten free/ option available, v- Vegetarian, ve/veo- vegan/ option available. Most dairy can be substituted- just ask!
The Yorkshire Whole Hog
cider braised ham hock bonbon, Doreen’s black pudding, pressed belly pork, orchard apple puree
Prawn Cocktail
king prawns, crayfish tail, queeny scallops, Gem lettuce, Marie Rose dressing gf
Goat’s Cheese Croquettes
pickled beetroot, dressed leaves, balsamic v
Soup of the Day
with toasted ciabatta and salted butter v gfo veo
Rosemary & Sea Salt Focaccia
enough for two, olive oil, balsamic, butter & tapenade v veo
Heritage Tomatoes
olive tapenade, basil pesto, feta cheese, balsamic and focaccia (v)
Forest Sharer for 2
truffled creamy mushrooms & garden herbs, toasted ciabatta, oils & salted butter v
Forest Brisket Nachos to Share
crunchy and cheesy nachos, pulled brisket in red wine jus, guacamole, creme fraiche, sriracha and spring onions (gf)
Evening Mains
Evening menu.
Swains Family Butchers’ Rump Steak
homemade chips, battered onion rings, flat cap mushrooms, roast tomato gf
Spicy Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
marinated in oat milk for 24 hours, crispy pea fritter, wasabi lime mayo, proper chips, rocket salad, balsamic ve
Roasted Red Pepper Fusilli
produced locally by the Yorkshire Pasta Company with spinach, char grilled courgette, basil pesto v
Whitby Crab Thermidor
truffle & parmesan fries, balsamic leaves and samphire gf
Pan Fried Salmon
citrus crushed potatoes, pea puree, pickled samphire & capers, lemon cream sauce gf
Grilled Halloumi
roasted courgette, red pepper, chunky chips, guacamole, creme fraiche v gf
Cumberland Sausage
Heaven & Earth mash (onion chutney, black pudding), cabbage, leeks & gravy gfo
Forest Beef Burger
toasted brioche bun, onion chutney, lettuce, proper posh chips, smoked bacon, chunky tomato, Emmental cheese, salad, white truffle slaw gfo
Evening Sides
Evening menu.
Yorkshire Pudding
with a jug of gravy v
Proper Posh Chips
our delicious twice cooked, hand cut chips, topped with crispy Parma ham, grated egg, truffle oil, Parmesan gf
Chef’s Hand Cut Chips
ve gf
Skinny Fries
ve gf
Baked Cauliflower Cheese
v gf
Battered Onion Rings
ve gf
Forest Salad Bowl
baby leaves, cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkin seeds, balsamic dressing, pomegranate ve gf
Great British Puddings
Evening menu. gf/gfo- Gluten free/ option available, v- Vegetarian, ve/veo- vegan/ option available. Most dairy can be substituted- just ask!
Roasted Apple and Fruits of the Forest Crumble
with vanilla ice cream or custard gf v
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Muscovado toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream (or with custard) v
Dark Chocolate Fondant
piping hot with vanilla ice cream & boozy cherries (please allow extra time to bake & rest – the pudding we mean!) v
Vegan Chocolate Mousse
honey comb, raspberries, vegan vanilla ice cream gf ve
Vanilla Creme Brulee
shortbread v