Welcoming staff and a pub with a warm atmosphere. The menu at the pub is more extensive than that shown on the website, which is great as long as you didn't want the pork belly!!
LoveTravel225182
Great pub very welcoming, dog friendly and super value for money. Great fish finger sandwich and beers ? . Open fire and lots of parking.
329myral
Such a shame as we preordered and still not got it right didn't even have pudding as staff had all gone home slow service seriously have to look at some sort of staff training it just ruined what should of been a good reunion what food we had was ok
Rebecca Hale
Brilliant service and fabulous food. Nothing to much trouble. Really hospitable friendly and warm atmosphere. Will go again.
Ben Searle
My family ate here last Saturday. The burgers and trimmings were great. I had the vegan wellington but it was a quite dry but with soft/soggy pastry - more sauce or gravy would have been good. My son had a medium rare steak - it was undercooked for his liking - they offered a new one or to cook the one he had longer - he had it cooked longer but said afterwards it was a bit below expectations. The staff were lovely and helpful. We asked if tips go to the staff and were told since new management had recently taken, over staff only got 50% of the tips! I wanted to tip the staff not the management. It will soon be illegal for management to do this, but the sooner they change that the better.
U7373DVrichardb
I tried phoning all Friday and sent and email Friday 27th to book a table for a party of 7 for lunch on Saturday, they didn't pick up the phone and to date I've not received an email not even saying they were fully booked which you weren't as we walked past on our way to the fountain inn we ate with them lovely meal and they answer the phone, we are locals we won't eat with you again,
A1Tage
Very friendly staff, good choices on the menu, food freshly prepared and very tasty. Nice setting with a well presented dining room
atleast3timesdaily
Had a couple of meals here ,lunch one day ,and a sunday roast the other ,and certainly wasnt dissapointed with either.The roast beef and red wine gravy was delicous and the side vegetables were not only crisp, but flavoursome and plenty of them .my partner had the roast turkey and she too thought her food was excellent.if im back in that neck of the woods i wont hesitate to eat there again
Diane R
Stayed in Lydney for a long weekend , found this gem of a pub & wow ! Absolutely lovely place , just went on forever . Cocktails good , dog friendly & lovely Sunday roast & open all day Was a shame to leave
Chris Booth
We only went here for a meal. We turned up without a booking, looking for meals for 4 adults and 3 children. There was no issue, and the meals were a good size and great value. Will call again
We went for a meal here when visiting the area. Very good pub food, huge portions. Lovely staff and good service. It's definitely worth a visit. Can't comment on the rooms as we did not stay there, and I can't really comment on the location as we were driven there by friends and it was dark, but the whole area is stunning in daylight!
Brian V
On a visit to this pub with family yesterday, we were shocked and appalled by the unsettling reception we received. There was a rowdy group of men and women (who were obviously under the influence of alcohol/narcotics) sitting at the table, nearest the door/bar. As we walked to the bar, the party began loudly and aggressively jeering us for no reason. As we waited to be served, these individuals continued jeering, staring and mimicking both me and my female companion. Staff appeared oblivious or chose to ignore what was happening right under their noses. We felt extremely intimidated and threatened by this thuggish behaviour. I quietly and discreetly suggested to my companion that we left. The two men of the group (who were obviously eavesdropping) began loudly mimicking my voice and comments. As I left, I informed the group that we were leaving owing to the discomfort that their behaviour had caused. Their response was a loud and F-bomb laden tirade of verbal abuse. Again, there was no intervention by staff to this yobbish. obnoxious and abusive behaviour, which could be heard even when we had exited the premises. I am just thankful that the rest of my family, including my children were not present at the bar to witness this disgraceful (and frankly confusing) incident that felt like playground bullying. I will not be returning and will spread the word that the Woodsman is not the place to visit if you’re looking for a family-orientated pub, where you feel safe and respected.
Chris Nowak
Good Sunday lunchtime meal here. Good sized portions well cooked and reasonable value. Expect 2 course meal £25-28 a head with a soft drink. We will return
Rachel Bould
Visited whilst on holiday at Whitemead Forest Park nearby. Excellent range of beers, wines, lagers and soft drinks. Lovely meal out with extended family. Mid range cost. Not currently open on Tuesdays (as of Aug'23). Great atmosphere. Recommended ? ?Good toilet facilities with baby changing table available.Nearby activities: Whitemead Forest ParkParked cycle hireBeechenhurstMallard's Pike LakeLydneyWhitecroftWalkability: Flat and level throughoutFood & drinks: Delicious pub meals cooked by a real chef! (no reheated food here)Dietary needs and allergies managed and staff are knowledgeable about meal ingredients
Allison B
Although they offered some gluten free alternatives with pizza or burgers on gf products there was nothing else gluten free. So I ended up just eating chips . Very very disappointed ☹️ I won't be going back.
Welcoming staff and a pub with a warm atmosphere. The menu at the pub is more extensive than that shown on the website, which is great as long as you didn't want the pork belly!!
Great pub very welcoming, dog friendly and super value for money. Great fish finger sandwich and beers ? . Open fire and lots of parking.
Such a shame as we preordered and still not got it right didn't even have pudding as staff had all gone home slow service seriously have to look at some sort of staff training it just ruined what should of been a good reunion what food we had was ok
Brilliant service and fabulous food. Nothing to much trouble. Really hospitable friendly and warm atmosphere. Will go again.
My family ate here last Saturday. The burgers and trimmings were great. I had the vegan wellington but it was a quite dry but with soft/soggy pastry - more sauce or gravy would have been good. My son had a medium rare steak - it was undercooked for his liking - they offered a new one or to cook the one he had longer - he had it cooked longer but said afterwards it was a bit below expectations. The staff were lovely and helpful. We asked if tips go to the staff and were told since new management had recently taken, over staff only got 50% of the tips! I wanted to tip the staff not the management. It will soon be illegal for management to do this, but the sooner they change that the better.
I tried phoning all Friday and sent and email Friday 27th to book a table for a party of 7 for lunch on Saturday, they didn't pick up the phone and to date I've not received an email not even saying they were fully booked which you weren't as we walked past on our way to the fountain inn we ate with them lovely meal and they answer the phone, we are locals we won't eat with you again,
Very friendly staff, good choices on the menu, food freshly prepared and very tasty. Nice setting with a well presented dining room
Had a couple of meals here ,lunch one day ,and a sunday roast the other ,and certainly wasnt dissapointed with either.The roast beef and red wine gravy was delicous and the side vegetables were not only crisp, but flavoursome and plenty of them .my partner had the roast turkey and she too thought her food was excellent.if im back in that neck of the woods i wont hesitate to eat there again
Stayed in Lydney for a long weekend , found this gem of a pub & wow ! Absolutely lovely place , just went on forever . Cocktails good , dog friendly & lovely Sunday roast & open all day Was a shame to leave
We only went here for a meal. We turned up without a booking, looking for meals for 4 adults and 3 children. There was no issue, and the meals were a good size and great value. Will call again
Restaurantji Recommends
We went for a meal here when visiting the area. Very good pub food, huge portions. Lovely staff and good service. It's definitely worth a visit. Can't comment on the rooms as we did not stay there, and I can't really comment on the location as we were driven there by friends and it was dark, but the whole area is stunning in daylight!
On a visit to this pub with family yesterday, we were shocked and appalled by the unsettling reception we received. There was a rowdy group of men and women (who were obviously under the influence of alcohol/narcotics) sitting at the table, nearest the door/bar. As we walked to the bar, the party began loudly and aggressively jeering us for no reason. As we waited to be served, these individuals continued jeering, staring and mimicking both me and my female companion. Staff appeared oblivious or chose to ignore what was happening right under their noses. We felt extremely intimidated and threatened by this thuggish behaviour. I quietly and discreetly suggested to my companion that we left. The two men of the group (who were obviously eavesdropping) began loudly mimicking my voice and comments. As I left, I informed the group that we were leaving owing to the discomfort that their behaviour had caused. Their response was a loud and F-bomb laden tirade of verbal abuse. Again, there was no intervention by staff to this yobbish. obnoxious and abusive behaviour, which could be heard even when we had exited the premises. I am just thankful that the rest of my family, including my children were not present at the bar to witness this disgraceful (and frankly confusing) incident that felt like playground bullying. I will not be returning and will spread the word that the Woodsman is not the place to visit if you’re looking for a family-orientated pub, where you feel safe and respected.
Good Sunday lunchtime meal here. Good sized portions well cooked and reasonable value. Expect 2 course meal £25-28 a head with a soft drink. We will return
Visited whilst on holiday at Whitemead Forest Park nearby. Excellent range of beers, wines, lagers and soft drinks. Lovely meal out with extended family. Mid range cost. Not currently open on Tuesdays (as of Aug'23). Great atmosphere. Recommended ? ?Good toilet facilities with baby changing table available.Nearby activities: Whitemead Forest ParkParked cycle hireBeechenhurstMallard's Pike LakeLydneyWhitecroftWalkability: Flat and level throughoutFood & drinks: Delicious pub meals cooked by a real chef! (no reheated food here)Dietary needs and allergies managed and staff are knowledgeable about meal ingredients
Although they offered some gluten free alternatives with pizza or burgers on gf products there was nothing else gluten free. So I ended up just eating chips . Very very disappointed ☹️ I won't be going back.