Host your meeting in Epping Forest at The Royal Forest
With its large car park The Royal Forest sits on the edge of Epping Forest but is conveniently located for the M25 and Chingford Station with its fast connection to Liverpool Street Station.
With 28 boutique bedrooms, The Royal Forest is the ideal venue for your next meeting with colleagues or clients.
The spacious bar and dining rooms offer a range of semi private spaces for meetings and, with a range of seasonally changing menus, the friendly professional team can host anything from working lunches to full private dining.
Find out more:
Our bookable spaces
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The Snug
The Snug is a warm, inviting space perfect for intimate gatherings. Comfortably seating up to 45 guests, it’s ideal for private celebrations, group dining, or business events—all in a cosy setting with great food, attentive service, and relaxed charm.
- Capacity seated: 15 to 25
- Capacity standing: 20 to 45
- Bookable days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Semi Private area
- Mic/AV Equipment Available
- Dog Friendly
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The Forest Room
The Forest Room is a light-filled space with a calming woodland theme, perfect for relaxed dining or private events. Accommodating up to 35 guests, it offers a unique backdrop for celebrations, meetings, or group gatherings in a tranquil, nature-inspired setting.
- Capacity seated: 20 to 25
- Capacity standing: n/a
- Bookable days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Semi Private area
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The Library
The Library is a characterful space lined with bookshelves, offering a warm and refined setting for private events. Seating up to 40 guests, it’s perfect for intimate celebrations, business dinners, or group gatherings in a unique, book-filled atmosphere full of charm.
- Capacity seated: 20 to 40
- Capacity standing: 30 to 50
- Bookable days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Private area
Our meeting packages
Full Day meeting package
9am to 5pm
£50pp
- Arrival pastry, juice and coffee
- 2 course lunch with wine/beer/soft drink
- Afternoon coffees
- Mineral water
- No meeting room charge
Half Day meeting package
9am to 1pm
£20pp
- Arrival pastry, juice and coffee
- Afternoon coffees
- Mineral water
- No meeting room charge
Away Day meeting package
(Rooms sites only)
9am (Day 1) to 1pm (Day 2)
From £200pp
- Full Day meeting package on Day 1
- Half Day meeting package on Day 2
- Overnight stay
- Cooked breakfast
- £30pp dinner allowance
- No meeting room charge
Our 2-course lunch menu
Our ever-changing 2-course lunch menu at Epping Forest in The Royal Forest showcases UK produce when it is at its very best.
We only work with trusted suppliers who share our values of seasonality and sustainability and our lovely chefs create dishes that are full of flavour and a treat for all the senses.
Join The Business Club
Join The Business Club and unlock the following:
- 10% off your food bill for parties of 4 or more
This offer is valid from Monday to Friday, between 12 and 5pm, and is available at any Heartwood Inn, not just The Royal Forest.
You’ll receive a unique QR code when you sign up. Just show it to your server when dining with a group of 4+ and the discount is yours.
Join us at any of our Heartwood Inns
Our meeting packages are available not only in Epping Forest but at Heartwood Inns across the country.
Whether you’re planning something local or coordinating with colleagues in different regions, we’ve got you covered.
Each Heartwood Inn offers a professional environment with flexible spaces, tailored food and drink options and warm hospitality.
Join The Business Club
Get 10% off your food bill when you dine with 4 or more people between 12pm and 5pm from Monday to Friday when you join The Business Club.
Business Lunch
Join us for a business lunch with our seasonal dishes, prompt service and a relaxed setting, it’s the perfect spot for a working catch-up.
After Work Drinks
Wind down at The Royal Forest with after work drinks. Whether it’s a quick soft drink or a round with the team, we’ve got the perfect spot for you.