If I lived in Forest Hill I think I would spend a large portion of my time in here. This pub is huge and well decorated with its own resident artist and art by other local artists adorning the restaurant walls. You have the feeling that people have put a lot of thought into all elements of this venture and it shows. The bar serves a number of tap and bottle beers and boasts a extensive cocktail and wine list. The front section of the bar feels like a traditional boozer and is very relaxed and friendly. If you head back from the main bar you enter the restaurant which offers a varied repertoire of starters, mains and deserts all made from fresh, local produce and all of a consistently good standard. If you are on a budget go at lunchtime or early evening to benefit from the special set menus. On top of the cozy pub area and the top notch restaurant there is a small beer garden to soak up the summer rays. This place is unrivalled in the area and is therefore always buzzing making it a great night out any day of the week.

Whether you are looking for smart cocktails for a sophiticated evening or an afternoon coffee and newspaper browse whilst you wait for a train (the Forest Hill station is metres away), this bit of class in an otherwise uninspiring high street will certainly meet your needs.

The Dartmouth Arms is an incredibly friendly yet intimate spot with a top notch gastropub menu and a great winelist. The food is cooked to order and can be viewed being prepared in the open kitchen.
The decor is stylish and the evenings are beautifully lit and whilst it is modern it still feels like a charming olde pub rather than a bar.