We are staying at a campsite down the road. Walked up for an early dinner. Obviously out of half term, a Monday and 4pm it was very quiet which is why I gave less for atmosphere.
Jo who served us was great, attentive and very helpful.
We had the burger and my wife had the leek cheese pie.
All very good, piping hot and large portions. Finished off with a share of choc fudge cake.
All in all a good meal, anyone staying on the local campsite its a 20min easy walk.
Lovely pub. Decided to pop in with my dog after visiting Moors Valley. Dog friendly, staff were lovely and we only ordered a small chicken starter and it was insane, regret not ordering a bigger dish! Will definitely visit again. Car park is easily accessible and huge so lots of spaces. Cute little park in the back too if you have any little ones.
Booked online for a table of 4, 2 of my guests were stuck in traffic, we made a call to shuffle the reservation on a 1/2 hour, the call was picked up promptly and the chap on the phone was very polite and helpful. We arrived at the new time, was met by a nice young lady and seated quickly. My elderly Mother can manage chips, so we asked if she could have a jacket potato instead, and this was no problem for your staff, which made her happy. Food came out promptly and was spot on, we all enjoyed our meals. we were asked a couple of times if we were happy, which we all were. I have to say, we eat out a fair bit, and your staff were the best around, we had a very enjoyable experience, and will certainly be going back again. Thank you
We went today for Sunday lunch with our family, including 3 young grandchildren. Have been before but never for a carvery. Restaurant was busy, but no chaos at all. We all had a lovely roast. Children played in the lovely garden. Staff friendly, may even book for Christmas. Great value, food, customer service and decor.
We went to the Woodman for a family lunch on a Saturday at the end of October. There were 6 adults and 2 under 5 year olds. We were given a table away from the main part of the restaurant, which suited us fine, as we were close to the small indoor children's play area. This had several games in it, some electronic and others not, and was not noisy. The service was good, accommodated our needs and delivered the food quickly once our orders had been placed. The food was of good quality, the right temperature and not very expensive. The tables in the restaurant were laid out with plenty of space between them, so we didn't feel cramped in. There is a large car park with step free access to the restaurant. We would go there again.
Welcome from the gent running the bar, front of house and restaurant (it was quiet and he was helping do it all) was excellent. Very friendly and made us feel very comfortable. Quick service, decent food and prices and a nice pub in general.
Staff where brilliant and the atmosphere welcoming but the food was not as good as expected but still nice.
From start to finish, the service was excellent!
Having never visited before, we were apprehensive but needn't have been!
We were greeted on arrival, swiftly seated & nothing was too much trouble!
Excellent food and my Granddaughter loved playing outside on the play equipment.
The pub garden is SO well cared for too which is unusual nowadays!
100% we will be recommending The Woodman & hope to visit ourselves again soon.
Thank you!
First time we had been here. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We had carvery and it all tasted so good. Good variety of veg and meat. Will definitely be going back.
Have eaten several times. Twice for a carvery. So amazed at how they get the meat at such a “melt in mouth” experience. Staff friendly and efficient. Hard workers when it’s busy…we all expect a wait when it’s busy and they have always informed if it’s more than a half hour wait, however you still get a smile and a polite service no matter how rushed they are.
Dog friendly throughout which is wonderful, especially with the added doggy menu…wonderful idea! Will continue to go back and recommend highly. Recommend looking at their busier times if you are not wanting to wait. Height of season does create a lot more passers by and nearby holiday stayers.
Thank you to all the staff that constantly make us feel welcome.
My son has numerous allergies and this was the first place I have been able to safely order his very own meal, not have to eat things I've brought, or just chips off my plate. The waitress was brilliant, doing extra cleaning and we ordered with a lady I think was the manager. They have a website where you can filter by allergy and it shows everything you can eat on the menu. I've struggled with eating out for ages and their helpfulness and actually having a range of options literally made me want to cry! Also the BBQ cauliflower wings were delicious!
This is the nearest pub to the Back of Beyond camp site which I have now stayed at three time over the years. BoB now have mobile caterers visiting almost every night so there is little reason to go out but the fish and chips was cancelled on Wednesday so I booked the Woodman instead. Food is plentiful and good value. Service was pleasant and efficient. The pub was fairly quiet but that was mid-week.
Booked a table for 6 here for a meal and we weren't disappointed. Food was great, service excellent and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Very good outdoor play area for the little ones with tables to sit and watch from with QR code ordering. Small gripe, the god awful smell outside from a nearby sewage works maybe?
The staff were very welcoming the moment we stepped through the door. We were shown to our table and given a highchair for my grandson. There was a lovey little play area inside and a really good play park outside in lovely garden and setting. It made a good area for a big family photo of 4 generations. Thank you for a good carvery and a friendly experience.
Allison Hector
Went with three other people. They all enjoyed their meals, but my gammon was extremely salty. They did, however, give me the money back for my meal.
Everyone else's means we're good.
The atmosphere was nice .
Down side, we had to wait over an hr for our meal as was busy. The queue for drinks and meal is long as bar is only very small.
Booking was easy, we were met by very helpful and pleasant staff. Seated quickly Ordered without any problems (bit disappointed there was no fish, my first choice but had scampi, so no big problems. We were told there would be a half hour wait, but that was not the case.) The only thing which that the quiz was loud when we were trying to eat and talk.
The food was ok for a pub lunch the meat was a little cool when it arrived and the chips were coal furnace hot 🔥. If I had to say one thing bad I would say the table cleaner your using is making the tables sticky. And one thing good the young girl who served us at the bar was excellent 👍👍 will probably call again next time we pass.
The pub and garden were tidy and clean, the service by all the staff was excellent and they were extremely friendly.
The food was very nice and all correct too!
A great place to take your family and we will be returning again.
Friendly staff. Easy to book online. Food came quick. All food was delicious. We were able to adjust certain meals to our requirements. Children enjoyed the play area whilst waiting.
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