Positives?The two staff serving were great, very polite.That's the good bit over with sadly.The food took a long time considering the place wasn't busy and the best I can say about it would be that it was edible, the "signature" Jamaican chicken stew looked very little like the picture, there was very little effort made. None of the sliced spring onions, chillies, peppers as described, was just some tasteless chunks of chicken in a rather stodgy brown gloop. We added peri peri sauce to it to give it some moisture and taste.No-one came round to ask how the food was so I didn't get the chance to talk about it to a member of staff until we had eaten (we were very hungry and didn't feel like running around trying to find staff) and I'd paid, the guy behind the bar apologised and said they had recently had a new chef. An excuse we've heard before.It's just lucky for the pub that the nearby Chinese takeaway was closed last night or we would probably have left the food there and then.New (old) management, same old issues unfortunately.
Amy Danielle
Kid-friendliness: Colouring and children’s board games
Dan Allen
Good place for lunch.Great evenings with Dom and crew.
david morgan
Havent used this pub for visited some time, but good menu and food was served well, good portions especially as on a dealStaff pleasant.As a Wed and early evening, lounge was quiet.Only thing that let it down for me was the ladies. The ledge and skirting behind the door really needed a clean. And perhaps toilets need a regular recheck.But on the whole a pleasant meal.We will try to visit again when in the area.
Hattie Lawrence
Have been going quite regularly, it's dead easy to order on the app and we love the 2 meals for £11.49 offer, not only is it a great price but the food is really good too!Always steaming hot and tastyService is quick too!
Anthony Morris
Great meal staff friendly ..enjoyed our time in pub thanks to the boss and staffParking: Fine could do with lights shineing on cars parked ..for added security ...as it very dark at top of carpark....
John Davies
Popped in while I had an hour to kill in the area. Had a great coffee watching the sports on TV.
C “Cazaru” R
We had a lovely meal, the food was fresh and cooked to perfection. The service was extremely good, staff very friendly and attentive, the ale was gorgeous.
Ron Hughes
Food poor, but what can we expect for the cheap prices.Most disappointing was the Speckled Hen beer. Terrible!Took it back to replace with Abbott Ale.Slightly better, but left half of it and didn't bother to replace.
What a great night in The Woodman last night.Lewis Watson was absolutely amazing great vocals.Hope he returns there.Lovely atmosphere.The rump steak was medium rare cooked perfectly thank you.All food on our table well presented and value for money.Staff were great.We will definately return.Thank you to Dom and the team .?
Michelle Neale
Was OK nothing special funny
Michael Rowley
Great staff who were all very friendly and quick service. Food was beautiful and atmosphere was really pleasant. Since the new gaffer has come in he has continued to make people feel welcome and introduce new entertainment.
Tee's Universe
The woodman is such an amazing place to be. When looking for a pub to go to where the staff are friendly, their food is top notch and the locals are lovely too then the woodman is the place to go. They hosted an amazing competition and a karaoke that made it such a good night. Love Dom and Amy. So when you're next in the area make sure to pop in and show them some love.
Rachel Powell
Lovely place to visit, very clean and friendly environment! the manager goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome definitely will return thank
Positives?The two staff serving were great, very polite.That's the good bit over with sadly.The food took a long time considering the place wasn't busy and the best I can say about it would be that it was edible, the "signature" Jamaican chicken stew looked very little like the picture, there was very little effort made. None of the sliced spring onions, chillies, peppers as described, was just some tasteless chunks of chicken in a rather stodgy brown gloop. We added peri peri sauce to it to give it some moisture and taste.No-one came round to ask how the food was so I didn't get the chance to talk about it to a member of staff until we had eaten (we were very hungry and didn't feel like running around trying to find staff) and I'd paid, the guy behind the bar apologised and said they had recently had a new chef. An excuse we've heard before.It's just lucky for the pub that the nearby Chinese takeaway was closed last night or we would probably have left the food there and then.New (old) management, same old issues unfortunately.
Kid-friendliness: Colouring and children’s board games
Good place for lunch.Great evenings with Dom and crew.
Havent used this pub for visited some time, but good menu and food was served well, good portions especially as on a dealStaff pleasant.As a Wed and early evening, lounge was quiet.Only thing that let it down for me was the ladies. The ledge and skirting behind the door really needed a clean. And perhaps toilets need a regular recheck.But on the whole a pleasant meal.We will try to visit again when in the area.
Have been going quite regularly, it's dead easy to order on the app and we love the 2 meals for £11.49 offer, not only is it a great price but the food is really good too!Always steaming hot and tastyService is quick too!
Great meal staff friendly ..enjoyed our time in pub thanks to the boss and staffParking: Fine could do with lights shineing on cars parked ..for added security ...as it very dark at top of carpark....
Popped in while I had an hour to kill in the area. Had a great coffee watching the sports on TV.
We had a lovely meal, the food was fresh and cooked to perfection. The service was extremely good, staff very friendly and attentive, the ale was gorgeous.
Food poor, but what can we expect for the cheap prices.Most disappointing was the Speckled Hen beer. Terrible!Took it back to replace with Abbott Ale.Slightly better, but left half of it and didn't bother to replace.
My local brilliant friendly
Restaurantji Recommends
What a great night in The Woodman last night.Lewis Watson was absolutely amazing great vocals.Hope he returns there.Lovely atmosphere.The rump steak was medium rare cooked perfectly thank you.All food on our table well presented and value for money.Staff were great.We will definately return.Thank you to Dom and the team .?
Was OK nothing special funny
Great staff who were all very friendly and quick service. Food was beautiful and atmosphere was really pleasant. Since the new gaffer has come in he has continued to make people feel welcome and introduce new entertainment.
The woodman is such an amazing place to be. When looking for a pub to go to where the staff are friendly, their food is top notch and the locals are lovely too then the woodman is the place to go. They hosted an amazing competition and a karaoke that made it such a good night. Love Dom and Amy. So when you're next in the area make sure to pop in and show them some love.
Lovely place to visit, very clean and friendly environment! the manager goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome definitely will return thank