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Hours
Sun
12:00 - 17:00
Thu
19:00 - 23:00
Fri
19:00 - 23:00
Sat
10:00 - 15:0019:00 - 23:00
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
RATINGS
Food
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Value
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Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Seafood, British, Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
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About
Formans' restaurant is based in the smokehouse of H.Forman & Son, the world's oldest salmon smokers. As well as having a viewing gallery into the smokehouse - a la Willy Wonka - the views out of the restaurant window to the Olympic Park are unrivalled. The food is the finest quality British gastronomy served in an informal setting. The wine list is exclusively English and all-British spirits are served from the bar. Forman's Restaurant has a delightful terrace and outdoor riverside lounge as well as a spectacular 1000sq ft art gallery which can be hired for private events.
PRICE RANGE
£10.00 – £51.00
CUISINES
Seafood, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
311 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
54
Average
21
Poor
6
Terrible
9
il Barinda
World11 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Not so simple for an Italian really fond of good fish cuisine to be satisfied when abroad. This restaurant (originally only a company manufacturing smoked salmons) is a really nice place, and also not so simple to find. The restaurant is located at 1st floor, with a nice view on the river. There is enough room among the tables to have a private conversation. I appreciated a lot the appetizer with several salmons bits smoked in different ways. My son appreciated the cooked salmon. There are also meat plates in the list, and I think they are cooked with the same carefulness of the fish. The kindness of the waiters is something to add at the customer's experience. The list of wines is rigorously english, but I appreciated the bottle of white wine I took. To end: really nice experience!
Written 5 March 2020
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CVig
10 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
I love this restaurant: it's spacious, quiet and the food is always delicious.
I was lucky to visit just before the lockdown and i can't wait to return once the situation is back to normal: the restaurant is spacious, they don't cram people in like so many other restaurants in London, so I would feel comfortable visiting again.
They don't play loud music so it's the ideal venue to catch up with people and you can hear each other talk.
Yes, I really can't wait to be back. But in the meantime, we have been able to celebrate special occasions during lockdown with the food delivery service.
Thank you for indulging us when there was nowhere to go!
Written 15 May 2020
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Carol D
Hatfield Heath20 contributions
Sept 2021 • none
We sent two groups of 50 people on two separate days a couple of weeks ago. We were very surprised to see how modern the building was and as you would expect, being a food producer immaculately clean.
We were the first coach party since the Covid lock down and were fortunate to be given a history of Forman's by the Managing Director of the company, which was extremely interesting
Once we donned ourselves in suitable coverings over our clothes, head, feet and the obligatory mask we went the the factory floor to see a demonstration by Darren of cutting and slicing the fish - everything is done by hand - the old fashioned way.
After the demonstration we went back to the restaurant where we had the most delicious 2 course meal - the best smoked salmons i have ever eaten!! The presentation was fabulous and so were the 2 course, accompanied by a lovely English wine. Although we went on group visits, you can of course book the restaurant separately, Great day out.
Written 20 September 2021
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Julia E
Aylesbury1 contribution
Jul 2023 • family
As a different birthday gift, I took my son for a tour of Forman & Field in East London. We had a fabulous time. The tour of the processing area was informative and fun. The amount of hands on time, the skill and the attention to detail they put into their Smoked Salmon is astounding. FoodieFIncluded in the tour was a Salmon tasting lunch. The fish was beautifully presented, Lance Forman gave us information about each of the different salmon's before we were left to enjoy our lunch together in their lovely restaurant.
I don't often write reviews, but this family run company and their awesome staff deserve the publicity. the day will remain in our minds for many years.
Oh, and the food was exceptional!
Written 29 July 2023
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Jel W
Seville4 contributions
Mar 2023 • couples
Had a great few hours on the H Forman smoke salmon tour.
A very interesting talk from the current owner Lance Forman, we then changed into hairnets and white protective coats and made our way to watch a fabulous demonstration on how to preserve and carve a Salmon.
We headed back to the restaurant where 7 different types of Salmon were served for lunch.
The Salmon was delightful.
Had a wonderful day expertly organised by Claire from H Forman.
Definitely worth a visit
Written 13 March 2023
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Patricia G
Ampthill19 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
An fantastic tour.
We used a buyagift voucher and the whole booking process was easy.
The tour itself was interesting and informative and the lunch was excellent - 9 types of cured salmon with bread.
Highly recommended - we were there around 3 hours, and it's a 20 min walk from Stratford on the Liz line (we tried to go to Stratford international, but it's not accessible with a travel card add it's zoneless, but wasn't a problem).
Written 24 October 2023
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Occassional Traveller
London375 contributions
Mar 2022 • couples
The first of the tasting open days since Covid started. Lance Forman was excellent and really bought his family firm to life.
Wrap up warm, it’s cold in the food prep area !
The chap who showed us how to cut salmon - Darren ? Was a real card
Great 3 hours and well priced. Do it !
Written 13 March 2022
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Belinda O
2 contributions
Sept 2022 • couples
Had an amazing time on our smoked Salmon tour . Would highly recommend .Really friendly and welcoming . The tour was so interesting from start to finish .Our lunch platter was delicious with amazing flavours . Thanks to all for making our experience so enjoyable x
Written 24 September 2022
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takemeaway532013
London94 contributions
May 2024 • friends
I can highly recommend booking a tour of Forman & Field. It's a great experience and I learnt so much from the owner who is very enthusiastic and engaging. The demonstrations are brilliant and ends with a delicious salmon platter served 8 ways.
Written 20 May 2024
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Claudine B
Leigh-on Sea17 contributions
Jul 2023 • friends
We had booked a tour and found our way through the rain to the smokery to be warmly welcomed by Claire and were guided to the dining hall to listen to the most interesting talk about the history of the company and the various processes which are all done by hand before donning white coats hair and shoe protectors. We were then invited to descend to the factory floor and allowed to take pictures before settling down to watch the very jovial, funny and expertly Darren explaining and demonstrating all there was to know about the Salmon, the salting drying smoking or curing processes. Also very informative and well done. A truly memorable experience.
Written 16 July 2023
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tigertaxi
Epping94 contributions
Feb 2024 • friends
Wasn’t sure what to expect but this was such a great day out . Lance Forman and Darren in the factory are so interesting and then you’re served an amazing lunch with bubbly . Definitely recommend this
Written 9 February 2024
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Steve
12 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
We went on Friday for the Forman’s tour. This is a must when living or visiting London.
We were welcomed by Lloyd, Claire and their wonderful team, instantly making us feel welcome.
We enjoyed coffee in the restaurant over looking the river.
Lance Foreman then gave a talk, which was very interesting, intriguing and funny.
Downstairs to the factory to see Darren world class salmon slicing skills. He could get a world record for his banter too, very funny indeed.
We finished with a tasting plate of quite simply the best smoked salmon in the world!!!!
I can’t recommend the tour enough, it’s amazing. And if you can’t get to the tour order some smoked Salomon online you will not be disappointed.
Thank you Formans for an amazing day.
Written 19 July 2023
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Brenda W
Leigh-on Sea124 contributions
Jul 2023 • friends
What a great time spent at Forman's Smokery! Started with very interesting talk by Lance Forman on it's history, followed by Darren showing us how salmon is smoked and then carving a side of smoked salmon. He should be on the stage with his personality - and dexterity ! Followed by a tasting platter served in the restaurant which was delicious! Thanks to them both, to Lloyd and all the staff - super day !
Written 15 July 2023
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Richard G
Solihull4 contributions
Mar 2023 • family
An outstanding tour of a fourth generation smoked salmon family business .
The tour was hosted by Lance Foreman whose enthusiasm for his business was evident for all to see .
The pre tour presentation was given extra “flavour”by revealing some of the trials and tribulations encountered when having to move the existing premises to make way for the London olympics stadium .
The introduction was followed by a tour of the factory and a personal demonstration of how to smoke and carve smoke salmon by Darren who was worth the tour fee on his own .
This was then followed by a tasting platter of the various salmon alternatives ,each plate arranged identically with an explanation of each dish explained by Lance .
A superb informative and tasty tour ,great value and highly recommended
Written 13 March 2023
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Leyla F
3 contributions
Dec 2022 • none
We had a terrible time. The salmon is salty, the experience was over priced, the staff were disengaged and rude. Do NOT recommend. It was especially galling as I had organized this as a special for my colleagues.
Written 4 March 2023
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