The Forester Pub Reopens After Makeover
Mayor joins ribbon cutting ceremony as Rupa Huq MP stands in as DJ
Rupa Huq MP takes to the decks with The Forester General Manager Harry Shotter
April 22, 2024
The Forester on Leighton Road is back open after a complete refurbishment.
It was officially relaunched this Saturday (20 April), with the Mayor of Ealing Cllr Hitesh Tailor, cutting the official opening ribbon helped by Rupa Huq, MP for Ealing Central and Acton, who thentook to the decks with a DJ set to get the party underway.
The Forester, a Fuller’s managed pub, makeover aims to bring together together tradition and modernity. The walls and shelves are adorned with Fuller’s bric-a-brac from across the years – and the fireplace is an original feature designed by the famous Fuller’s pub architect, Nowell Parr.
With Sky Sports and TNT, a plethora of televisions screens inside and screens soon to be in the garden, The Forester is aiming to attract local sports lovers. On the first floor, there is a private function room, boasting a large screen so it can be used to show sports too.
The Forester’s garden – which played host to the weekend’s festivities – has also been transformed and now has a covered area for the colder months and a sun-trap terrace. One element that has remained the same is the Thai food offering from chef Nok and her team in The Forester’s kitchen, and the pub’s carvery is still available on Sundays.
Rupa Huq MP, Mayor Cllr Hitesh Tailor and The Forester General Manager Harry Shotter declare the pub officially open
Harry Shotter, General Manager of The Forester, said, “It was great to have such fantastic support from both the Mayor and the local MP for our opening party. Who knew that MPs made such good DJs. I will definitely be inviting Rupa back to play again.
“It was a fantastic opportunity to welcome the local community into the pub and the feedback we’ve had has been really good. The Forester has something for everyone and at heart, we are a true community pub. I’m really excited about what the future has to hold.”
The Forester is at 2 Leighton Road, Ealing, W13 9EP.
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