The Wheatsheaf, Lower Woodford in Wiltshire

We chose this pub as it’s a half way point for family to meet. The pub itself is lovely nice feel to it, lovely village. Great beer selection. Allows dogs and the beer garden would be lovely weather permitting. Easy to park. The food however was mediocre. I had a steak sandwich with mushrooms. Not in edible but the steak was grisly and chewy. My husbands club sandwich was cold. The rest of the diners didn’t say their food was awful just could have been better for the price. Also suspect they were understaffed the day we went as while the staff were very friendly service was slow which was ok for us as we were wanting a long lunch but might not have suited others. So all in all not awful but we wouldn’t retune for food. I would like to try the beers but couldn’t as I was driving 😁

Nice atmosphere in the pub, good menu and good quality food. However, I was extremely disappointed seeing the 'we are a cashless business' sign on the bar. I hate this rubbish - why? What is wrong with my cash? It's for this reason, I didn't buy any drinks but chose to have just tap water with my meal. I was with colleagues and hadn't booked the meal so I didn't kick up a fuss and paid by card - realised only after I paid and looked at the receipt that they also added a 10% service charge without telling me. What arrogance? I thought the food was a bit over-priced already. Despite the nice food and atmos, I will not be giving this place my business again.

Stopped purely on the basis we were hungry after a nice walk and followed the brown sign from the main road. Fantastic decision as this pub is lovely and we were rewarded with a nice brunch with a good choice of beers, served by friendly staff. Cosy surroundings with the burner going made it an ideal lunch stop.

We walked from Old Sarum to Woodford and stopped in for a Sunday Roast. Food was great. Service was fast and friendly. Would definitely recommend

Went here with my wife and my two boys. The menu looked very promising and everything we ordered was delicious. I had a yummy soup and then Confit duck which was fab. My wife had a burrata and tomato salad and a soup both were delicious. The boys had kids meals, chicken goujons and a cheese burger. Both came with fries and were enjoyed.. We all left happy and full up. It was about £75 all in so not the cheapest lunch ever but I felt it was worth it. I would definitely return to this establishment

Came for lunch last week. I’m dairy free and your pub was unable to offer me anything on your menu except 2 vegan dishes both which had things in it I could not eat. When asked to make a sandwich without butter I was told that company policy would not let the chef do this. This was disgraceful to any diner with a food intolerance.

Asked for a glass of Pinot grigio told they didn’t have any!! Very Limited menu Had Camembert as a starter it was over cooked & had leaked out of case. The bill arrived & thought expensive for the quality of the food & for what we’d had. Our thoughts are, the pub/restaurant is asking higher than normal pub prices due to location not quality of food. Have eaten there numerous times over the years & have never noticed how expensive it is previously. Not sure I’ll be going back….

A great cosy pub. If it had been nicer we would have sat in the lovely garden. The meal was ok, chips were cold. We asked for a jug of water. When it came it was warm. For the price the meal was not outstanding. But the real annoyance was that payments were cards only. We were not aware of this. I feel in this day and age we should all have the choice of either. The staff were very polite about it,but obviously not their choice. It lies with Hall and Woodhouse. Rather disappointed with your policy.

Returned to the Wheatsheaf again today and, as always in my experience a really lovely lunch served by extremely nice staff. The menus were varied with plenty of choice. We chose the pork belly and fish pie, both extremely well presented and they didn't disappoint. Desserts were equally attractively presented and delicious. This pub is hard to beat

Lovely spot with huge beer garden not far from Stonehenge in a pretty village. For allergens ask the staff they are well equipped to answer (the online menu was confusing on allergens but the humans do a good job via an iPad stating what you can and can’t have. We had Sunday lunch which was enjoyed and an adequate amount but on 4/8/24 the beef was very chewy. Pork was good. No apple sauce or horseradish on offer. If gluten free Sunday lunch is served without stuffing or Yorkshire puddings. Gravy is gluten free and vegan “catering to all”. Veg nicely cooked as were potatoes. You can tell it’s a chain. Particular shout out to the young man and young lady (look like uni students both brown hair) who were doing a fab job waiting on and being reassuring about gluten free, gravy etc. Thank you.

On arrival, we were shown to a table drinks order and food taken. At no point were we advised that this was card only business. Imagine the embarrassment, when asking for the bill to be bluntly told you can’t pay with cash this is embarrassing to the point where one of my guests offered to pay on my behalf!! Fortunately I had a card, but I do not appreciate being told when I can and cannot use cash!. when I pointed the fact out that we are not told I was told there are no end of signs around the premises advising of this. I would like to know where! This business need to realise that not the whole world is vegan, and be forced, to have vegan mayonnaise is wrong! A choice of regular or vegan mayonnaise would be appreciated. I also appreciate the 14 allergens, but the policy regarding this is OTT! The food was okay, but I wouldn’t rush back following the service and the attitude of the staff regarding card only payments. In the event of a customer not having a card, what would they do!!

A hot day so we stayed indoors. The slow start for ordering was redeemed by the quality of the food: two salmon, one fish and chips and one Mediterranean tart which my wife said was the best meal she’d had in ages. Ice creams, Eton mess and lemon tart for dessert. All in all a good occasion.

Great place to visit while in Salisbury! Staff were lovely! Sat in the garden and had a few drinks on a lovely summers day, then had a meal which was top notch, Wheelchair accessible toilets! We will be back! And can highly recommend! Keep up the good work The Wheatsheaf *****

My experience was lovely I will Definitely be coming back. Was a lovely experience that I really enjoyed.

Excellent visit Dan our server was fantastic Food was lovely beer and drinks great Well run clean establishment Thank you

I visited the wheatsheaf on Tuesday 30th April with friends for lunch. I found the pub to be welcoming and the team friendly. Especially Gemma who was our waitress. I found her to be attentive, informative and was just so friendly , not to mention fun (especially those trousers ) she made a good visit great. The food was well presented and very tasty, best fishfinger sandwich possible. I will definately be returning, really interested in trying the Sunday Roast. Highly recommend a visit, thank you wheatsheaf and Gemma.

Nice spot but not so good after that Ordered Shepherds pie which came with vegetables the size of the portion was not much bigger than a digestive biscuit more like a child's portion At £18 a throw not value at all The cheese board was better but none of us were tempted back that's for sure

We had excellent food and service at this village pub. It was conveniently located. The menu choices were wide and catered for different tastes and diets. The portions were sensible, welcome and service were excellent.

Most enjoyable lunch with friends at this lovely country pub. Excellent service and friendly helpful staff. Particular care taken with dietary requirements. Food very good especially steak and tanglefoot pie and fish and chips. Unfortunately gas not available for draught Guinness and shandy. Overall lovely atmosphere and look forward to return visit.

A lovely country pub to visit for a meal or just a couple of drinks. We had a lovely family lunch and everyone in the group commented on how tasty the food was. Our server Gemna, was fantastic interacting with the table and making sure we had everything we needed throughout our time there. Will be visiting again soon, and will definitely recommend.

Went for a meal with Melvin and upon arriving thought what a lovely location and quaint place to eat. After we got our drinks and were seated immediately in front of the doorway which was letting the cold in as people arrived and left so asked to move, and seated in another room. We decided to just have one starter to share and chose the Terrine which was £8.95 and was enough for us both and fairly tasty. I had the Venison bourguignon £18.95 for main meal which came with mashed potato and carrots and kale I believe.. the venison bourguignon was melt in your mouth really delicious, the mash was standard nothing special, and the vegetables were wilted, limp and over cooked so I left them. Melvin had the Sirloin Steak meal at £29! I was shocked at what he was served as the sirloin steak was not even a cm thick and not very good at all it certainly looked like half of it was missing and not worth £29! The server came over and asked how the meal was to which Melvin said and rightly so that he has had better elsewhere and asked if the steak was a flat iron steak instead of a sirloin as really didn’t seem right at all. After complaining Melvin received £15 off his meal which we appreciate as that’s about all I would want to pay for a steak that looked beaten with a butchers mallet. Unfortunately we will not be returning as this visit was rather a let down and first impressions are everything. More attention and quality to the food served required as the prices do not reflect on what is received.

Went for dinner here last night as the Chapter house in Salisbury was fully booked. Given it's a Saturday night over the Easter holidays in a great location I wrongly assumed this would be fully booked also. We arrived at 8pm for our pre-booked table and the place was 90% empty. We were seated on a table directly In front of the main entrance which was very draughty so asked to be moved and also the 2 young women Effing with every second word behind us didn't exactly give me the impression I was about to be treated to a more discerning dinning experience either. We went over the menu that was fairly standard but none of the starters seemed that appealing given there asking circa £8 plus so ordered the Terrine at £8.95. it was ok..... Reviewed the "pub classics" and the beer battered fish and chips for £17.25 might of been an option but clearly as it didn't state cod or haddock was probably cheaper Pollack so I decided on the 28 day aged sirloin @ £29.75. Nora had the Venison Bourguignon. Our meals arrived, mine served on a cold plate and my first impression given the price was disappointing. The "sirloin" was at best 10mm thick and fairly tough and being unseasoned lacking in taste. The server returned to ask how the food was and I said disappointing, I've had better! I did question if the steak was really a sirloin and not the cheaper flat iron but he insisted it was the "sirloin". Given the price of the steak is more than twice that of wetherspoons am I expecting too much for it to be at least as good as a wetherspoons? Needless to say by this time I'd lost interest in eating so declined a pudding or coffee and paid up and left a modest tip. Shame really as the location and ambience should make this place a gold mine just like the Chapter house in the city centre but clearly something isn't going too well with this Hall and Woodhouse establishment. A good steak isn't rocket science and clearly the quality of the produce being used should be better given the prices.

Very attractive pub in a lovely setting. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Great selection of ales. We have eaten here several times and food has been excellent. Dog friendly too.

We often visit the Wheatsheaf as it is our favourite pub in the Salisbury area. Yesterday we had Sunday lunch and everything was perfect from the welcome, to the atmosphere and the meal itself. In our experience they are always friendly, attentive and helpful, and the meals are delicious and very good value for the quality of food. I would thoroughly recommend.

We have had such fun here today with our family for my Dads Birthday which was at the beginning of the month. Gemma our Waitress for fun, funny and we had a great laugh with others in the restaurant today who have also been having a good time.

After a drenching at Stonehenge, our family of eight wanted warm food, cold drinks and relaxation. The pub was super busy, but they seated us near a roaring fire at three tables near each other. What a delightful way to spend an afternoon enjoying delicious meals and charming surroundings. Highly recommended if you're on the area.

Adequate food, felt very rushed on Mother’s Day with a table booking of one and a quarter hours for lunch. First time visit, won’t be repeated.

8 people and 8 dogs arriving without a booking! They found us a great table - out of the way which was perfect. Great food and service with clean and quaint surrounding - loved the twinkly lights!

Warm welcome, pleasant surroundings, good choice of menu. Attentive service. Meal delivered without delay and enjoyed.

Beautiful pub and very clean. Staff so welcoming and efficient. The food was outstanding in presentation and taste. Highly recommend.

Arrived here this evening for a bite to eat with my partner and my two children, somewhat of an impromptu visit after finishing work, upon arrival we were greeted with what I can only describe as hostility, the woman in question appeared to be miserable, in a bad mood and clearly wasn’t the best point of contact. I was surprised she was allocated the role of front of house when the other young waitresses were more friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic.. the only reason we stayed. We feel the woman would be better suited to a behind the scenes role as her customer service skills were non existent, I believe she may have been the manager as she wasn’t wearing a uniform. The food we had was lovely and the young waitresses were very helpful and explained they’d been training all week even taking time to explain to us the history of the pub... maybe someone with people skills should take on the front of house role.

We can accross this gastro pub while driving around and spoted their advert on the road side. Well worth the detour. The food and ambiance and service are first class. Covid aware and all safety measures in place.

Fantastic pub - food, decor and atmosphere are second to none. And the friendliest welcome I’ve ever experienced! Thank you so much Jo and team xxx

The Wheatsheaf is one of my favourite places to eat and I have, several times recently, enjoyed a 'smaller appetite' portion of Beer Battered Fish and thrice cooked Chips with crushed minted peas - oh yum!The spiced orange brulee is sumptuous, and I adore their baked camembert with thyme.Lovely service from Karen on our last visit.

Friendly welcome, good service, lunch and a couple of beers while fishing nearby. Excellent and will visit again next time.

Went there again (regular!) Last night and was warmly greeted by the staff who said "usual table"! Service excellent and friendly Food excellent Environment excellent. They try hard and they always seem to deliver. Thanks guys and girls. We had a great night.

Sadly I cannot give a review of the food and drink here as we were not allowed in! However even before entering the door we were not impressed as it seemed nearly all the outside tables had not been cleared - they were full of the remains of food and crockery and glasses from those customers who were lucky enough to be allowed to eat there. When we went through the door we were ‘greeted’ by a very rude member of staff who barked ‘have you booked?’ When we said we hadn’t she told us to leave as the payment system had gone down so it would not be possible for us to order anything. While we understand about the payment difficulties, there really was no need to be so rude about it. The Wheatsheaf used to my families local around 20 + years ago and holds many happy memories hence the reason for our return. Sadly it seems it has changed for the worst and I cannot see us ever going back again.

We have just had lunch here. The three of us all chose the steak and tanglefoot pie. It was fantastic. Would definitely have that again. The pub is very well set up for COVID with good spacing and scrupulous cleaning. A great pub to visit and our waitress, Tracey could not have been more helpful. The puddings were delicious too.

We had a fabulous Friday evening meal Myself and my wife went for the scrumptious Tangle foot pie while my son went for the steak.All meals arrived hot and with friendly professional service.I enjoyed the Wicked Wyvern IPA which was most refreshing .For dessert was a tasty Orange chocolate tart.well presented.We would definitely recommend this country restaurant to anyone who enjoys great country pubs with charming surroundings in the lovely Woodford valley near Salisbury

We stopped off at this charming pub following a very cold and wet trip to Stonehenge. We found the pub by a lucky Google search. The food was very tasty, with some different vegatarian choices from the usual. The staff were really helpful and attentive. The pub is traditional and well maintained with lovely decor throughout. Very pleasant and enjoyable visit.

Ideal location to park the car and go for a round walk to Old Sarum, thus ending with a good pub lunch. Pie recommended, battered fish a little on the thin side, no problems with allergies. Good friendly service, and great for dogs.

We like this place.. It’s a lovely traditional pub/restaurant in a gorgeous location. It’s catering to a wide audience but it does so quite well. The current Covid rules are followed very well and whilst this detracts slightly from the overall experience (by no means their fault, it’s just how it is at the moment) I have to say the food is faultless. Innovative ideas on the menu amongst the usual staple ones... the roasted Ling with colcannon is to die for....trust me. Definitely worth a visit and we always look forward to going.

Went to this destination for lunch. We were meeting a friend for lunch. The food was excellent and fairly quickly produced. Covid rules in place. Very professional. Highly recommended. 5 Stars

Went for lunch with my family. It was quite busy. Lunch time rush I guess on a Friday.We ordered burgers with triple cooked chips instead of fries. Although the cost of fries and chips are the same at £3.75 . We were charged an extra £1.50.Not only was that insulting. The burger arrived dry with small portions of mayonnaise and a handful of chips. We paid £15.45 each. My sister had fish and chips. The fish was dripping in oil. It was disgusting.There was one vegetarian option. In this day and age we expect more options. Covid or no Covid. Do these establishments want to survive in this time of COVID. Needless to say. We will NOT be returning. I was disgusted at the cost and the quality of the meal.I’ll stick to my local eateries in the future.Good luck trying to keep the place open!!!

Excellent service, we were served by Dylan. Tasty food with good portions. All the staff were friendly and helpful. We were inside, but the garden outside looked excellent too. All the necessary COVID19 regulations were in place. Will certainly return again.

This is our second visit to the Wheatsheaf for lunch and it did not disappoint. The service was excellent, the staff were attentive and friendly. Lunch was delicious and good value for money. The Wheatsheaf has implemented all the necessary changes regarding Covid. Plenty of seating outside either in the garden or patio.

We popped in for lunch and was seated and a drinks order taken. Unfortunately one of our drinks was incorrect and we had to ask for a replacement. Our food order was taken and I asked if the tartare sauce came separately as I don't like it and was told it did. When our food arrived the tartar sauce was spread all over the Cobb sandwich. Our daughter also asked for ketchup and we didn't get any. It was a disappointing visit and the gentleman who was at the bar taking bill payments was rude. We wont be returning.

Came in today was enjoying our meals in the restaurant, but there was a gentleman and his family complaining about their beef to a lady with blonde hair, the lady was very apologetic to these people and even offered them replacement meals but the gentleman was really rude to her, as she went to walk away from the table they called her back and demanded to speak to a manger, this lady did not deserve to be spoken to the way she was, every time we come in she is so pleasant and such a lovely lady , even tho she got spoken to in such a bad manor she still carried on with a lovely smile on her face, as she walked by I asked her if she was okay? and still smiling she replied “ everything is fine thank you” and asked if everything was okay with our meals. But under no circumstance should this lady of been spoke to the way she was by the other customer. Other than this our meal and time here was lovely!!

Great service and attention to detail from the whole team. We all felt looked after and made to feel very welcome and relaxed. Great food and drink on offer and friendly service that was always on hand but never intrusive - a fine balance to strike when restricted to table service. It was a day for a very special celebration and The Wheatsheaf team made it all possible. A very big thank you for making the day so special.

A lovely pub for a really good lunch. Menu wasn't massive but what there was was really good quality, good portions and great value. Dog friendly too which was a bonus.

Went for a family meal service was OK food not bad did feel rushed . It was not very clean under the table food cutlery so much deep cleaning between services

not impressed . I am glad it was 50% reduction as I wouldn't of wanted to pay full price for the food. Also the cleanliness of the restaurant wasn't really good. Table clean and yes also cutlery but underneath the table there were peas, a napkin and the wood strip under the table certainly was very dusty. We also felt very hurried with the meal so didn't bother to stay for a dessert.

Very friendly staff who welcomed you and made sure your table was properly sanitised. The menu offered good traditional pub food which was nicely presented. All in all a delightful experience having lunch with friends, adhering to social distancing rules that made you feel normal!! The added bonus of them participating in Government’s scheme for August was doubly nice. Would highly recommend.

A party of four we turned up without without booking on the off chance that they could fit us in. After checking and sanitizing a table we were seated and served by very attentive staff. The meal was lovely and served by a smiling Tracy. All the staff, although busy, made sure everything was ok. Thankyou for fitting us in and making our visit special on 17th. We will be returning.

Wonderful food. Service brilliant by Gemma. Took take care of all of us. Made the lunch very good. Hope to visit again when we are next visiting our parents.

Excellent food and our waitress Tracy was so lovely and friendly. Would highly recommend for a nice family meal.

Beautiful village, really worth walking along the footpath to the river Avon for a paddle followed by a drink and a bite to eat in the lovely pub garden. Although the food wasn’t the finest, the waitress Tracy is the most wonderful server -nothing was too much trouble and she made us so welcome!

Decided to pop into this pub while visiting family in the area and was not disappointed. Lovely rustic decor gives the place a real home from home feel. The food was tasty, reasonably priced and well presented but the best part of our visit was the service we received from a lady called Tracey. She seemed to really love her job and went above and beyond to make our visit as enjoyable as possible. She took extra time to communicate with my son who has autism and usually has a hard time meeting new people but she made him feel really comfortable and spoke to him directly at eye level to the point that he was actually disappointed on leaving because he couldn’t give her a hug!! Her service was absolutely outstanding and she is an asset to the establishment !!Thank you so much!! We will see you again!! Xx

Walked from Old Sarum to this lovely pub. The set up is fabulous. One way in and out. App to order and pay if you want. A good selection on the menu, even though it's reduced. Fish and Chips and Steak Frites. I can recommend both. Lovely helpful staff.

Back again to The Wheatsheaf and what a joy. The staff (Tracy asked for a mention) have been so lovely: genuinely pleased to welcome people back. Hall & Woodhouse beers never disappoint and the food remains top notch. My only nervousness about posting this is that the bookings will fill up and I won’t be able to get a table. Thank you to everyone here.

Arrived early but was allowed to sit inthe garden. The COVID-19 regulations well thought out...felt very safe...Staff very helpful, pleasant and attentive.Menu slightly amended, but a fair choice. Food well presented, freshly cooked and tasty.I would recommend The Wheatsheaf to anyone from this visit...It is a lovely old building...large garden as well to be able to eat outdoors.

Early eve’ food in a lovely setting. We were very lucky with the weather and sat outside. The staff were full of smiles and very efficient, especially so during these tricky times. Distancing and safety procedures excellent. We had dinner with our son as a birthday celebration and enjoyed the food, service and positive, upbeat atmosphere. Many thanks to everyone

We arrived at the establishment on the 26th. As we was staying at a cottage across the road we decided to take a trip over. Upon arrival we was unsure what to expect but the staff was on the ball and a blonde lady named Tracey I believe made sure we was safe but still able to have a good time, she introduced herself and made us feel at ease the whole time we was there, very lovely lady. The pub overall was beyond safe and secure and I couldn’t fault anything

This is the first Sunday lunch we have had since the pubs opened and we weren't disappointed. Lovely food and quick service. The staff are working really hard to maintain a safe environment but still had time to be friendly (thanks Tracey).

I visited this pub with some friends of mine and the food was great, the customer service was amazing and the atmosphere was lovely I would love to come back when I'm next in the area!

Big thank you to Gemma for the fantastic service and making our visit fun always got a smile on her face and making us laugh, nothing is too much trouble for this young lady.

Lovely pub in the country Great food and very friendly service from are waitress who i think was called Gemma Everyone at our table was pleased Will definitely be returning

Enchanting restaurant inside, classical British pub with splendorous design. Service was brilliant, despite busy times at luch time giving all the facilities when attending with a 20-months old lively child. In summer seems to be perfect with a massive terrace in the side door in a tranquil and countyside location.

We saw the signs for The Wheatsheaf on our way to visiting Old Sarum in the morning. It was recommended on the English Heritage website and was only a 5 min drive there. We arrived as it opened at 11.30 needing a cup of tea! We were greeted by Tracy (without an ‘e’!) and made to feel very welcome. Tracy looked after us very well - bringing us our tea and then taking our orders. We didn’t even have to go to the bar! We ordered the fish finger cob and chicken burger - both were lovely! Just as we thought we needed a glass of water, Tracy appeared as if by magic with a bottle of water and two glasses! Perfect service, great location, good choice of food for a reasonable price - just what we needed! Thank you Tracy!

We were so impressed with out waitress gemma! She made my child feel very comfortable! The service was outstanding! And the colouring pictures that my children will give were amazing! When you go to some they never have any picture or have no crayons. I will be coming back again.

Food very tasty. I had the Malaysian Aubergine Curry which was delicious. There was a children's menu and activity packs to keep our young children entertained. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would happily visit again if we find ourselves in the area.

We visited today for a family lunch and would thoroughly recommend. The food was great and our waitress, Gemma, was fantastic. She greeted us with a smile and couldn’t be more helpful. First class service! We can’t wait to return.

Popped by for lunch today, being a Sunday, we all opted for a roast! Food was good, but the service was excellent. Our server, Gemma (I hope she doesn’t mind us naming her on here) was brilliant; funny, attentive and nothing was too much trouble.

Lovely little table, good atmosphere, yummy Camembert (could have done with a bit more bread) and pumpkin tortellini (could have done with a bit more sauce). Cheesy garlic bread, beef burger, kofta kebabs 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

We have visited the Wheatsheaf many times over the last 25 years or more. We were very disappointed this time. We booked a table, expecting it to be busy as half term, but in fact very few tables on arrival. We found the menu to have limited choices. Odd things like Roasted Ling and Aubergine Curry, not normal pub classics, several types of burger but generally a lacking menu. Food served in a reasonable time. Steak and ale pie , red cabbage was very dry but pie tasty though why such a little jug of gravy for quite a large pastry pie. Honey roast ham, with eggs and chips should be so easy to get right, but sadly the ham was quite fatty. Sadly, we will not be returning here again in the near future

What can I say I come here often and I never normally have any trouble I came in at about 19:40 on Monday evening to be told the kitchen is closed!! I asked why? And the mans reply was it’s been a long day! Was he having a laugh? was going to stay and have a drink but the man seemed very rude and unwelcoming so we didn’t think his name was Matt/ Mathew? Suppose it’s one way to lose custom!!!

Cold!!!!!! Very disappointing meal at £59 a head cold meal not real turkey more like turkey roll , curdled bread sauce. They picked up my review and offered me a complimentary meal to try and make amends for the poor Christmas day lunch. It stated on the email I had to click on the link to reply which I did leaving instruction I'd like lunch today 13th January at a time suitable to them obviously that warranted reply, I never received one. Very rude and unacceptable certainly wont be venturing there again and as I work and live locally they wont be getting recommendations from me in the future

We visited here twice once for dinner once for lunch when we stayed close by. We found the food, atmosphere and the staff spot on. We did book in advance as it was NYE and NYD that we visited, and glad we did as it was very busy. We did have a considerable wait on both these days for food but it wasn't a problem.

We tried the Wheatsheaf because it was quite close to our lodge in Lower Woodford, and we were really pleased. They said they were really booked and we did not have a reservation, but they were able to find a table for us in the bar area, and we were delighted. They had a great menu with many attractive offerings, and we tried the soup and the steak and ale pie, both of which were delicious. For dessert we had some ice cream, and were pleased at all the flavors available. We enjoyed our whole experience there and look forward to returning soon!

Our family group visited Friday, Dec 27th and were able to enjoy a reunion lunch together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, The age group from twelve to ninety all had tantalising food choices which satisfied their individual tastes. The waitress was friendly and accommodating, apologising profusely about an out of stock dessert item. Altogether it was a memorable experience, we can't wait to come again.

Probably the worst meal in our 50 years of marriage. Absolutely disgusting food. Certainly not turkey or any Christmas food. Terrible service and argumentative staff we recommend you don't go there. Table was very dirty and plates cracked and dirty. Certainly not value for money a total disaster

Booked on line the previous day. We were greater on arrival and I checked it was OK to bring our dog in yes she was welcome in the area our reservation was for. Our young waitress was very good, taking the order and talking through options. The drinks and food arrived in good time and we asked for the limitless Yorkshire puddings and extra gravy - both excellent options. The desserts were nicely presented and very tasty. Lovely atmosphere great place for lunch.

This used to be one of our favourite pubs to visit. Unfortunately it’s gone very downhill. There used to be such a warm and friendly feel to the place with lovely food. Your now greeted by rude staff who quite clearly make you feel like they have better things to be doing! There isn’t a specials board anymore and the menu is just basic. We were even asked to take our starter plates up to the bar when we had finished!! It wasn’t like the pub was busy either. We won’t be returning which is sad. Quite frankly, the food and service is better at weatherspoons!!

Thank you so much to the team at the wheatsheaf who accommodated our group of 29 for sunday lunch. The food was thoroughly enjoyed by all, they let me use the phone when I shut my keys in the car, and they gave me a lovely christmas gift which was a welcome surprise after a stressful day organising everyone and calling out the break down cover! Thanks so much, we will definitely be back but maybe not so many of us next time!

Arrived from Gosport & Taunton to a welcoming Hello & Smile. We had booked for 4 for Lunch. Our Turkey melted in our mouths, a jug of gravy was given, plate was plentiful. Staff attentive & friendly. Atmosphere very comfortable, plenty parking area.

Ordered Fish and Chips , Asked for bread and butter it cost £3,25p for just one slice of generic white sliced bread with a small square of Butter on top.

This place is well located - we chose it as a meeting point close to the A303. It’s big, but it doesn’t feel it - lots of dining areas; low ceilings. And yes, a fire in the hearth (if you are seated anywhere near it). The music from the nearby speaker was a bit irritating (but no worse then that).

The Wheatsheaf is good place to meet and eat. Halfway between Stonehenge on the A303 and Salisbury.

Visited with a group of friends. Online booking was really easy and communicated very well. Arrived to a very warm welcome. The pub has a really nice relaxed feel. The food was ordered and arrived pretty quick with all ordering different and all looked lovely, not huge portions just right I’d say - I had the aubergine curry which was very tasty just the aubergine could’ve been cooked a little longer it was quite hard. The puds were huge!! I had the Winter Mess again very tasty just the fruits were still frozen. That’s why I have only given 4 stars. The staff were attentive and the prices were very reasonable I’d have no hesitation in recommending or returning.

I understand on the day we visited, the kitchen was down to one chef due to illness/ emergency. Unfortunately, this situation wasn't managed particularly well. All in all, a terrible meal. 2 meals unacceptably cold (but not charged for, to be fair). Other meals luke-warm whilst burger buns burnt & chips overcooked (all-round).

Formulaic Hall & Woodhouse pub (family brewery chain) serving quite reasonable pub grub. Nothing special but very pleasant and enjoyed our afternoon lunch. If you are in the are, it's worth a stop.

From start to finish, excellent service from friendly and attentive staff. Food was superb. Can’t recommend enough.

I Went here with my girlfriend recently and I was utterly disappointed. We ordered drinks which were expensive , I had a peroni which was £5.13 a pint my girlfriend had a wine , wasn’t sure on the price of that. We ordered starters which were £7.00 each, I had the crab mayonnaise with sour dough bread , a small amount of crab mayonnaise in a ramakin, with 2 slices of cold pre bought sour dough bread, with 2 unwrapped foil butters plucked on top, which were so hard straight out the fridge I couldn’t even spread it and it was ripping my bread apart. My girlfriend had the baked mushrooms with lentils. The mushrooms came out cold with a handful of lentils just chucked over the top. There was so much water that came out of the mushroom it flooded the plate. I was so disappointed with this food and the price of it. It’s such a shame because the wheatsheaf was always renowned for serving good food over the years. I don’t know what’s happened to this place but the food needs to be fixed ASAP. The place is lovely , the staff are nice and the service isn’t too bad, it’s just the food that lets this place down out the moment. Oh...I forgot to mention the chefs blaring rap music from the kitchen which was bellowing out onto the tables situated near the kitchen doors.

Invited to a 3pm Sunday lunch, 4 adults and 2 children (2 & 5) on a nice sunny day. There were not many people in when we arrived, but it did look at if had been busy earlier. We waited a few minutes for our table but were soon seated with drinks ordered and coming. We all ordered the roast dinner with smaller portions for the children. The meals arrived and they were massive. If you are not a really big eater I would suggest the smaller portions as these were more than enough for the average person. If you like your meat , this is the meal to have. The beef was really tender and all the veg cooked just right. The one turkey meal was the same in quantity and quality.

Decided to try from recommendations from the girls at work. To start they didn’t have certain things on the menu. Confit duck, the lemon chicken and one of the trout specials. It wasn’t overly busy, not much of an atmosphere.

Standard Hall and Woodhouse[local pub chain] menu with no specials. Lovely crab pate started with good sourdough. Vegetarian buddha bowl was good, wide range of grains and vegetables, interesting textures [if buddhist monks all eat like this they'd be quite plump] Salmon pave, leeks peas and caper mash all nicely cooked. Slight oddity - we sat outside and manager said if we ordered starters and mains they would all arrive at once, so had to go in and order main after starter eaten. The mains did however arrive promptly. Looked quite child friendly for a summer day.Big burger choice.

Went for a 30th birthday meal here, food was superb and the service was fantastic. All 11 of the group were very impressed I myself would highly recommend the sharing buffalo wings! Will be returning

We booked Sunday lunch for five of us. After a short wait we were greeted and seated with our menus and we promptly gave our drink orders. The food ordering wasn’t quite so prompt though as our server had managed to get trapped behind the bar helping out bar staff so we had to wait a while between getting our drinks and giving our order.

A very nice pub in the Woodford Valley. Large car park, plenty of outside seating. Nicely decorated. We had a very nice dinner. We could not fault the quality, taste or presentation of the food. Portions were on the small side though for the price. We were the only ones in the restaurant so service was good. Experience spoilt by the cracks between the wooden table top being dirty and full of salt and pepper and food remnants. We did advise the waiter (nice well spoken young man) who said he will advise management), so we shall see when we next visit.

Stopped of with family and a child, pub has a friendly atmosphere and wasn’t noisy so you could talk. Food was good and all turned up in a timely manor. All in all a pleasant meal with a good beer.