5 /5 Grace Salt: I absolutely LOVE the Sylvan post for a top quality roast, and I regularly bring different friends/family here when I need my fix! Lovely decor and atmosphere, it can be a bit noisy on a Sunday but thats because its clearly quite popular!
4 /5 Gina Brown: Ive been so many times for the last few years and Ive never been disappointed with the food .... top marks every time .... I hope chef/cook know that her/his/their cooking is unique, good quality and always the correct portion.
Staff are very nice too.
I always feel comfy and welcome there.
Nice atmosphere every time .... thanks for blessing Forest Hill with your presence.
G .... March 2026
4 /5 Mark Milaszkiewicz: The food was amazing. I can’t fault that at all. Steak cooked as I ordered.
Bar service brilliant too, reasonable selection of beers including a Yorkshire Lager “Madri”.
One cask, a few indie beers too, and Portobello who the place is tied to.
Slightly slow at clearing the plates after food service.
Music actually too quiet as the pub got busier.
5 /5 Carr John (Corinne and John): Very good Portobello pub in a former post office about five minutes walk from Forest Hill Railway Station. Two cask beers on handpump when I visited. Lots of outdoor seating at the front.
The pub retains many of the original features from the post office including the two strongrooms which have been converted into small booths.
5 /5 S F: Best pub in the area! Old converted post office so amazing vaults for seating in the back. Friendly staff, great beer selection including non-alcoholic options. Fun pub quiz and good for big sport games too.
Large outdoor seating area out the front.
Love this place.
Beau Mills I came here for lunch with a friend and was amazing, food tasted brilliant, at a good price. The service was incredibly quick and lovely atmosphere.
Kevin Glassey Popped into The Mitre on Sunday hoping to get a Roast.
Managed to find a table, ordered at the bar and before very long it was brought to our table by a very polite and cheerful server.
The roast itself was delicious, we had one beef and one turkey, both were plentiful, hot and perfectly cooked including al dente veg.
Price was superb value at £9.00 each, the surroundings pleasant, clean and welcoming. Free parking was plentiful. Well done The Mitre.
Will Gambardella Collins Always fantastic food and great service. I’ve never had any issues here – the dishes are consistently flavourful, and delicious. A reliable spot I can always count on for a great meal. Highly recommend!
Tony The amount of food extra given is Excellent.
On the order of 6 Boneless strips & Fries. Order 4 pieces and get 6
Value for money is exceptional.
Totally recommended.
Double Ringer burger is massive.
Often rude customers is the downside.
As well as the people hanging around outside intimidating you.
Sabina Such good value for money! The family sharing meal is the best. You have so much choice and it is delicious. Even the plain rice is full of flavour. I’ve been there twice in one month now. Great service too!