Frequently Asked Questions

We are open 7 days a week.

Monday to Wednesday | 11:30am – 11pm
Thursday | 11:30am – 12am
Friday & Saturday | 11:30am – 1am
Sunday | 11:30am – 10pm

Head to our Make A Booking page to book a table for up to 15 guests.
For larger groups or exclusive events, please head to our Groups & Events page to find out more and make an enquiry.

Bookings are recommended when dining with us, however we do leave a large number of seats available for walk-ins.

If you are unable to make your booking, please contact us via phone 02 8354 0742 or email book@forresters.com.au as soon as you know. If you fail to show up, numbers decrease, or you cancel without at least 24 hours notice, you will be charged a no-show fee of $10 per person.

Located in the heart of Surry Hills, Forrester’s is the perfect destination for your next social or corporate event. With flexible packages to suit any style, head to our Groups & Events page to find out more and make an enquiry. 

We can cater for most special dietary requests, such as vegetarian and food allergies, however, some limitations apply. Please view our menu to see our Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian and Vegan options. Let our team know any food allergies or dietary requirements you may have & we will endeavour to accommodate for you the best we can!

Please note that whilst all reasonable efforts are taken to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that our food will be allergen free. 

We have vegan and vegetarian options on our menu. These will be marked with a (V) or (VEGAN). Some dishes will also be able to be altered to make them vegan. Please ask our friendly staff when placing your order.

We currently do not offer takeaway or delivery for our menu.

Our entrance on Riley Street is completely wheelchair accessible, however there are a few stairs around the venue leading to Phylli’s mezzanine and private dining room.

You can view the full layout of the venue in our Virtual Tour here >

Yes, we love all friendly pooches and they are more than welcome to join!

If you have a birthday, anniversary or engagement present to give, or you’d just like to gift something special to make someone smile – purchase a Forrester’s online gift voucher and we’ll send it directly via email to the recipient to enjoy. Click here to make a purchase. 

We always want to hear about our guests’ experiences, whether it’s a compliment, a suggestion, or feedback about something we could have done better. If you had a positive experience, then we would really appreciate if you left us a review on Google. We also place a high value on customer feedback and appreciate your honesty. If you have anything constructive that you feel might benefit our business, please do not hesitate to send through your thoughts directly to our manager at info@forresters.com.au. We always strive to improve our operation and genuinely value all your comments.