rest and refuel
At the 1856 Café
Forest adventures and fresh air means a rest and refuel stop at our 1856 café is a must!
Set against a backdrop of stunning natural views, our relaxed and informal café space inside the renovated 1856 barn is a perfect spot to grab a bite whatever the time of day and whatever you’re craving.
Go Green!
Warm up this winter season with our limited‑time breakfast and lunchtime specials.
Treat yourself to a Hot Chai Matcha Latte infused with ginger, cardamom and cinnamon, or keep things cool and classic with an iced Vanilla Bean Matcha.
Feeling peckish? Enjoy our freshly baked Pistachio Crème Croissant with its golden, flaky puff pastry.
If you’re after something savoury, our Sourdough and Avocado Toast finished with sharp Parmigiano Reggiano, chilli oil and a spring onion garnish is a firm kitchen favourite.
Visit 1856 Café before the end of February and explore our delicious new options on your next trip to the forest.
Served on Saturday's and Sunday's
Savour the comfort of our perfectly roasted dinner
Settle in with our classic Beef Roast, slow‑cooked until tender and served with rich gravy, crisp roast potatoes and seasonal veggies. Prefer something lighter? Our Nut Roast brings hearty, comforting flavours with a golden crust and aromatic herbs.
Craving something traditional? Our Chicken Roast is succulent and perfectly seasoned paired with all the trimmings—a sure crowd pleaser.
If you’re after something wholesome, our weekend roasts are perfected every weekend to bring a little warmth on your next trip to the forest.
A wide range of
Food and Drink
Choose from our selection of fairtrade herbal teas, artisan coffees or luxurious hot chocolate. We proudly serve Union Coffee which is certified as direct trade with each bean roasted to perfection.
Alongside drinks we’ve got homemade hot and cold food on offer from brunch, to lunch options and afternoon tea.
Wherever we can, we support local suppliers and family run businesses. We use herbs produced by our farm and our lovely free-range eggs are picked up by our rangers to be used by out in house Chef’s.
Enjoy hearty mains, perfect after a day out at Hainault Forest!
Come and grab a cuppa!
Until 25 October
From 26 October onwards
Proud To Be
Environmentally Friendly
We want our environmental footprint to be as small as possible, so you’ll only find us using biodegradable/compostable takeaway packaging and plastic bottles that are 100% recyclable.
Allergy or Dietary Requirement
Got an allergy or specific dietary requirement? Let us know and we’ll do our best to make sure you can still enjoy a tasty treat.