The Forge, Douglas

David Walton left this review about The Forge

Visited 03/06/26. Visited previously 06/06/22.

No cask. Keg offering of Founders IPA, a cider and a lager but not clear what they were! Plenty of options by can and bottle also.

This is a large roadside venue on the road between Douglas and the airport, and it lists itself as a Smokehouse. To the left of the entrance is a stone tiled area, regular larger tables laid for diners and the bar counter on the rear wall facing the entrance. To the right of the entrance are larger diner areas, again all in a stone tiled area and rustic style tables all laid for and occupied by diners on my visit. There is a marquee beyond, and this is where my group had its function on this visit. There is some outside seating but not in play on a very wet evening. Whilst there are a good number of isolated venues you would head to for just a drink on the island, this is only somewhere you would come to for some beers (or more likely wine) if you were heading here to eat. As a result, rates quite lowly as a drinking destination.

On 29^th June 2026 - rating: 4
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