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No, the Forresters doesn’t refer to one of the families of The Bold and the Beautiful. And if your mind didn’t go in that direction at all, then a hearty congratulations. The Forresters is a popular, hip Surry Hills pub, found on the corner of Riley and Foveaux Streets. First off, the Forresters is brought to you by the same team behind the Abercrombie, the Carrington, and the Flinders. So expect some stylish, young vibes, and good food. In fact, expect some very good food - the offerings here are a lovely notch above the usual pub fare (while still being decidedly casual). The wine list is full of personality, and lots in the way of Italian types. Those with functions in mind are able to use the umbrella room (behind the main bar), the verandah (great when the sun’s out), and the … wait for it … karaoke room. Let that sink in for a sec. Barbeque combined with karaoke. The Forresters pub (and Queenies upstairs) sits on the corner of Riley and Foveaux Streets, Surry Hills. It’s about a ten minute walk away from Central Station. 

18th Birthday Party

21st Birthday Party

30th Birthday Party

40th Birthday Party

Awards Dinner

Bar Mitzvah

Birthday Party

Bucks Party

Christmas Party

Cocktail Party

Corporate Offsite

End of Financial Year Party

Engagement Party

Function

Hens Party

Networking Event

Product Launch

Trivia Night

Workshop

Events at The Forresters start from 0. This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

The following types of events can be held at The Forresters: - Cocktail Party - Corporate Offsite - End of Financial Year Party - Engagement Party - Function - Hens Night - Networking Event - Product Launch - Trivia Night - Workshop - Christmas Party - Bucks Night - Birthday Party - Bar Mitzvah - 18th Birthday Party - 21st Birthday Party - 30th Birthday Party - 40th Birthday Party - Awards Dinner If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Forresters is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.

The best way to find out if The Forresters is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts. Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.

The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Forresters: - Bar Tab For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.

There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Forresters and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you. Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your: - Event type - Number of people attending - Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible) - Budget (per person or total) - Room layout - Food and beverage / catering requirements - Any other requirements Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at The Forresters to check: 1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times? 2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements? This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible. If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with The Forresters to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so). VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by The Forresters if you book via us.

There are a number of ways you can get in contact: 1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST 2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen 3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.

I hosted my husband’s birthday yesterday at Forrester’s. Sarah and the team are absolutely fantastic! From the moment I enquired, Sarah was happy to answer all of my questions, offered suggestions and was so easy to deal with. The team yesterday were so kind, so efficient and helpful too. All of our guests loved the food, the space and all around just great vibes! I highly recommend Forrester’s for your next event.

Good was great. Lovely atmosphere. Allow dogs inside. Overall a great place.

Would always bring my friends here for their Monday special $15 steak and chips which are the best! And love their tap beers.  The Christmas yorkie was yummy!

It was a delicious Sunday roast! The bread around it was especially soft with a gentle sweetness that paired perfectly with the roast. It was so hearty that I couldn’t finish it all, so I took the leftovers home. It ended up being enough for two meals, which made me feel like I got a great deal.

My first ever steak in Australia(2014) I had at this place. Staff was nice and friendly. I hope this business is growing after covid. Keep up the good work.

(My last visit was in 2021 - I would love to visit again if and whenever I come back to Australia again) ❤️

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The Forresters Verandah space is next to the beer garden. Proximity to outdoor spaces generally means fresh air abounds, and this Verandah is no exception. Fresh air! Room for hanging out, beer in hand! Good vibes! These are just some things to find in this function space. There's also room for up to 40 guests, FYI.&nbsp;

Verandah

The Forrester's Umbrella Room is found behind the main bar, which means its proximity to drinks is rated&nbsp;10/10 for awesome closeness. The Umbrella Room is a sun-drenched space. And yes, there are umbrellas involved - this is not a clever, ironic name.&nbsp;The Umbrella Room fits up to 20 guests, so it's good for smaller scale get togethers with friends, end of year parties, and for smaller groups looking for a spot to kick off a night.&nbsp;

Umbrella Room

Level Two could also be called the Forresters' top room because of the presence of a karaoke space. Seriously, karaoke y'all. Now that is a top room.&nbsp;The Top Room boasts a stage, its own bar, grandstand seating, and a heap of space. It's obviously popular with performances, launches, karaoke (duh), and rowdy celebrations.&nbsp;The space also caters for events like sit-down dinners. And pizza parties.

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Forresters in its entirety has a capacity of up to 300 guests. There's the front bar, the umbrella room, the verandah and beer garden, and the upstairs karaoke space (seriously). For office-wide celebrations, large event birthdays, exclusive parties, launches.&nbsp;

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