The Forge Pizzeria
Highlights
- Savour handcrafted wood-fired pizzas made with 48-hour aged dough and local gourmet toppings.
- Gather in a spacious industrial setting with exposed brick walls, perfect for groups and casual meet-ups.
- Enjoy a diverse drinks list featuring local Victorian wines and independent craft beers to complement your meal.
- Indulge in a friendly atmosphere at The Forge Pizzeria, a beloved spot for both locals and visitors.
The Forge Pizzeria is a wood-fired pizza restaurant and casual Italian-style eatery known for its focus on fresh, local ingredients and handcrafted pizzas. It was started by brothers Tim and Chris Matthews, and the name pays homage to their great-grandfather, a blacksmith — hence The Forge, where heat and craft create great food.
The Forge Pizzeria can be found in the old C.V. Jones of Armstrong Street building. The restaurant is a spacious industrial space with exposed brick walls with seating for around 200 people. It offers a relaxed, friendly vibe – perfect for groups, familes, friends, and casual meet ups.
The food and menu highlights include wood-fired pizzas made with dough that’s aged for at least 48 hours, giving a tasty base to gourmet toppings such as slow-cooked lamb, seafood, Merridith goat’s cheese, or pumpkin (including Gluten Free and Vegan options). They also have a licensed drinks list with a strong focus on local Victorian wines and independent craft beers as well as some Italian favourites to pair with the pizzas. And a cocktail/mocktail list to suit everyone’s taste.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Employs people with disabilities.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
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