The Woodies in Charnwood

Definitely the loveliest pub I have visited! Such a lovely welcome, food excellent, ambience excellent, very comfortable. The best ladies loos I have ever used, beautiful. A pity I live in the south, too far for frequent visits. Local customers very friendly, too. Thank you.

I visit quite a number of pubs, especially in the south but I don't think I have ever visited a better pub anywhere than The Woodman's Stroke. Everything was just great from the welcome, service, loos, beer and without doubt, the best Ploughman's lunch I have ever had.

This quaint little pub at the heart of Rothley, came here on a whim for a quick pint, Great pub and staff will be a frequent visitor 🙌 5*****

Many pubs today are the same, whereas the Woodies is old fashoned in hospitality, I used to come here over 40 years ago, obviously it's changed, but the staff are great.

One of my top 3 Midlands pubs! 2 bars run by Simon & T assisted by great staff. Lots of covered outdoor seating on paved areas and a huge beer garden. Great for families, kids & dog owners. The atmosphere is always relaxed and welcoming. You wont be disappointed!

Fabulous pub. Been here quite a few times over the past few months now. Always great service at the bar. Good selection of drinks and food (at lunchtime on weekdays). Had the Woodies ploughman’s this time and it was very tasty and filling. The Stilton is wonderful here. With a little light rain it was nice to still sit outside under the huge umbrellas in the courtyard. There are 2 marquees as well in the huge beer garden by the river. A wonderful place to chill.

Walked here from a neighbouring village and decided to stop for a drink on this lovely sunny day. Nice quick service at what was quite a busy bar. Good selection of ciders. We sat outside in the large beer garden overlooking the river. It was most pleasant with lots of picnic tables and a large gazebo with settees in. Would definitely stop here again and maybe try their food when the kitchen is open.

Olde worlde pub with many original features. Lively landlord and great staff. Lovely log fire (real one)

I grew up in Rothley but left for Uni IN 1978 - but return regularly for memories !- The Woodies is a must on every visit - Great pub food - amazing staff r- sat outside today with a great buttie - and patio heaters - lovely staff try it !!!

Love going to this pub and drinking outside in their court yard under the parasols with heaters. Friendly staff who bring the drinks to your table. Well run and feels safe. Will be back when open again!

Had an excellent time with my family at the Woodies! Great food, awesome service, and a cozy interior! Highly recommended 👍👍👍

Well I knew that if anyone was going to get it right it was going to be the Woodies. Had to book ahead, then on arrival greeted by lovely young lady (landlords daughter) who showed us to our table and took our contact details. Tables well spaced out, not allowed to go to the bar, table service only. Food was usual tasty menu served up by pleasant member of staff wearing a face mask. one way system which seemed clear and easy to follow. All in all we felt very safe and happy to be back, thanks to all at Woodies and a big welcome back! xx

If you pay over £5 for a toasted sandwich you're entitled to expect something more than 2 modest slices of hovis (or whatever sort of mass produced, thin sliced loaf was used) and a non-descript and rather greasy filling. It may have contained the brie, cranberry and caramelised onion claimed on the menu-but if you leave any toasted sandwich in the toaster for long enough, its contents end up reduced to fatty slurry. And if you're using ready sliced brown bread it rapidly reaches the state of cardboard if it's left too long in the toaster. Obvious points--but apparently not to the staff who were responsible for this disappointing stuff. A table spoon full of undressed lettuce didn't do a lot to divert my attention (or taste-buds) from the rest of this depressing offering

Woodies is a local pub in the village of Rothley well worth visiting for a casual meal and a good bar. The staff are very pleasant and the whole experience is well worth a visit.

the woodies is a lovely pub, fantastic selection of drinks! Toilets are clean and have lovely smelling candles and beautiful flowers! dogs are welcome! However do not be deceived by the weight of the chairs outside hahah!

This is a delightful traditional pub with a good choice of ales and food at reasonable prices. Well worth visiting!

The Woodman’s Stroke popular free house, "The Woodies" is a quintessentially English village pub, within Rothley Conservation area, the pub dates from 1714. Much changed since the family took it over nearly 3 decades ago, now with open fires, a thatched roof and traditional interior of exposed ceiling joists and stone floors. Outside is a paved heated terrace and large garden rolling down to Rothley Brook. Apart from 3 regular beers it has ever changing guest beers, often as many as four different ones each week and a fine selection of wines. A ‘pub’ that does food weekday lunchtimes only. No music or machines, conversation is the main entertainment with major sporting events shown on TV

Not sure if Bill (the recent review) was commenting about the right place or mayb but I have had a lovely time on each of my 3 visits to the Woodies, The place is very clean, they have a nice range of food and drinks and the meals were very tasty.

Not sure quite what it is about Woodies but it is very popular the guys who own it take care with the attention to detail - ladies toilets are boutique hotel quality.

On my first visit to this very comfortable pub I had excellent gammon, egg and chips for lunch. There is a wide range of excellent and well kept beers with plenty of wine and spirits at its two bars.. I enjoyed the visit and will call again. Food is only available at lunchtime. Plenty of parking.

We came here for a few drinks with friends. Lovely atmosphere and drinks are fairly priced. Would definitely recommend it

Great pub with lovely settings, proper pub . No food well cobs & crisps but it is an old school pub Run perfectly and is appealing to all ages , very busy and on the high price scale but worth it .

The Woodies is a fairly frequent place for colleagues from our work to meet for drinks, and the atmosphere is good - whilst a traditional village pub it is welcoming. Decent selection of ales and bottles. In good weather it is a lovely spot to sit outside, although the car park sure fill up quickly and the local streets tend to get a bit clogged up.

Proper beer, nice outside area with heaters, great atmosphere. Lovely place to stop for a drink (or several)

Fuimos para una comida el sábado, con una mesa reservada para las 8:30 pm, no estaba demasiado lleno, yo diría que alrededor de la mitad de las mesas llenas.

Nos encontramos aquí en una reciente bebé gratis noche para tomar una copa y fue agradable! Nunca había estado hasta la última noche y mi pareja no podía decidir cual pub para ir, así que terminamos entrando al aparcamiento en el último minuto. Las bebidas eran excelentes, era un poco demasiado ocupado para nosotros, aunque ya había en todo el pub deportivo. Fue agradable pero bastante ventosa fuera suficiente - si volvemos será en el verano en una zona tranquila de semana como tiempo era un poco difícil llegar al bar! La señora mayor que nos servía era muy dulce, el pub parecía lo suficientemente limpia de lo poco que pude ver y la vegetación y el paisaje es encantador!

The Woodies is a great local pub. It's charming, friendly and serve great beers. Plenty of outside seating with heaters create a nice atmosphere as long as it's not mid winter!

Los Woodies pasó por después de un giro en el gran central. El sol era achicar, así que la mayoría de y sentamos en en el patio, aunque podríamos haber dando vueltas a la brook. El pub estaba bastante concurrido, con un buzz encantador sobre el lugar. Las bebidas estaban a un precio razonable. Gran lugar para dejar.

Es un pub encantador en el corazón de la hermosa aldea de Rothley. El encargado era de lo más acogedor y siempre tiene un montón de personal muy agradable en servir. Tienen una cerveza cada semana y un precioso jardín que va hacia el arroyo.

Always good beer and pleasant surroundings. Staff really nice. Try the cobs at lunchtime as they are great. Big rugby pub.

Always the best friendly pub in the area. Time to talk, good service behind the bar from Simon and the troops. A special place for making good friends. A social pleasure throughout.

I ordered fish and chips. Forget crispy batter encasing firm white fillets of cod or haddock, think roadkill. A flat casement of soggy breadcrumbs containing a minute portion of what was supposedly plaice but which turned into wallpaper paste in the mouth. By their own admission, not home made but bought in frozen. Far and away the worst ever.

Realmente agradable pub, con un ambiente genial y una buena cerveza. Todo lo que busco en un pub rural. De primera clase.

As a publican for 34 years, "The Woodies" (as it's known) is superb. Wonderful atmosphere and a very, very good pint!

Waren am letzten Wo. in Rothley.Wir besuchten auch das Woodies, für uns einfach der perfekte Pub !!!Freundlichkeit des Personal die Auswahl an Getränken u.kleinen Speisen war riesengroß.Sensationell die modernen u. sauberen sanitären Anlagen des Woodies.Leider (trotz vollem Haus) wurde gegen 23.00 Uhr zu Last Order gebimmelt.Wir kommen wiederFam.Peters

Visited the Woodman's Stroke, as is the correct name for the pub one lunchtime. Really impressed at the decor, it has been developed wonderfully over the years and now is a stylish old world pub with exceptions like the gas fire!!Sandwiches were really nice, I had prawn on quite brown bread; strangely the Marie Rose sauce came separately and therefore spooning the sauce into pliable bread and dry prawns was not easy but the flavours were very good. My lady friend said that the turkey sandwiches were the best she had tasted.Service was Ok and there were many folks who were obviously regulars having a lunchtime drink.There is a large carpark and a big outdoor eating area for the better weather.Highly recommended.

I was one of a party of four who had lunch there today. It's sometime since I had eaten in this great sporting village pub and it met all expeditions. Good wholesome and home cooked food at reasonable prices. Can certainly recommend it for lunch but no food in the evenings.

I came with friends for lunch, we all had toasted sandwiches. Sandwiches were served on a tea plate & presentation was poor, a tiny salad garnish, wouldnt be big enough to feed barbie!!. my friend ordered tuna but received brie & cranberry instead! This was promptly corrected though. Felt the £5 you pay was alot for what you got when compared to local competition.

Simply the best pub in the area! A warm welcome and outstanding service with a wide range of ales etc. The cleanest most well run pub we know of. Keep up the great work!

My first visit and I was not disappointed. A great atmosphere, good bar selection and very accommodating staff. It was a warm night, so seated outside, which has been designed and arranged very tasteful and lush. All adding to a good place to visit.

Woodies is a fantastic local pub with a strong sporting theme. Leicester Tigers memorabilia feature strongly. Great selection of beers and other drinks. Good menu. Lovely terrace and gardens. Altogether the perfect pub!

Crowded, busy but friendly and obviously popular. The relief of the beer garden was lovely at the back, with a handy hedged escape through the carpark. Service was friendly but very, very slow, even once served. The girl we had seemed to be in a dreamlike stupor. Good beer choices but we preferred the Bluebell nearby.

Been a few times and beer always on form and served by friendly staff. Very large garden so plenty of space for kids to play. Outdoor seating area also so can keep away from garden if yoh wish. Can get vrry busy on Friday and weekendKeep it in mind for visit.

Hi a great little country pub friendly and pretty surroundings the staff really good especially the lady called donna so good at looking after you.

Without doubt the friendliest pub in the county. Run by 2 brothers Simon & T who both take pride in knowing everyone's name that enters the pub. Very much a drinkers hostelry but they do it well. 10/10.

Meet any of the family who will make you most welcome and serve you a nice lunch and/or drink in a lovely little pub atmosphere

Still call the woodies my local even though I moved out of the village 30 years ago. Brilliant atmosphere, great staff, good beer. Can get very crowded particularly on a Friday night but plenty of covered seating with heaters on the patio. A large garden with tables is good for the warmer days

Fantastic little pub in the heart of the village - all true what they say about it . Attention to detail is well executed here. A very locals pub - but friendly with it. The only thing is that everyone fails to mention the toilets !!!! Better or as good as Malmassion! the finish is superb - no expense spared - a must see...Will be visiting again.

Visited for lunch (they only serve on weekdays). The Landlord and staff were very helpful and friendly. Quite a small place and we struggled to get a table (Wed lunchtime).The food was standard bar food so nothing special but quite well cooked and enjoyable We had cajun chicken, steak & kidney pie, lasagne. The pie was very good.I'd happily come here again and eat.

lovely place , could not do enough to help you , will be returning as much as poosible in the new year xx

The pub is quite modern inside and out but still has an old-fashioned charm with a fire but is very clean. The owner is really friendly and welcoming, decent selection of drinks including a changing selection of pulled ales from the local Charnwood Brewery, although other pulled ales seem to be in short supply.

Could not wait to visit here for lunch on a day off!Lasagne was delicious and the food is homemade and really good quality.It's clear to see that alot of the locals are the main visitors to this pub.It's just a real shame that food is only served on a weekday at lunch!

Mr & Mrs Warner and their three children along with some very well trained young staff are all very welcoming and serve a wide variety of drinks - food is well prepared at a reasonable price at lunch times. It is well know for supporting rugby union and is busy on match days. They also run three double deckers to Welford Road on home games of The Tigers.You cannot fail to be impressed by this well respected family

We visited The Woodies on a Saturday evening and were impressed by this excellent village pub. The pub was very busy with locals and visitors and there was a great atmosphere. We were introduced to Simon and T-Bone who run this excellent pub and they were very warm and welcoming. The thatched pub has been developed over the years and retains a well maintained traditional atmosphere with wooden beams, old wooden and cast iron furniture and cosy rooms. The outside garden and patio areas were very popular. The owners are keen rugby supporters and sport fans and there is Leicester Tigers memorabilia on the walls and two TVs mainly showing sport. There is a very wide range of cask ales, lagers and beers on tap and two well-stocked bars. In summary, the staff are very friendly and efficient, the beer is good, there is a wide ranging loyal clientele and a warm vibrant atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit to The Woodman’s Stroke in the picturesque village of Rothley. You won't be disappointed.

Excellent Local with a fabulous choice !Beautiful Beer garden and Patio areas .Definitely one of the best Pubs I've been to in a long time :) The Staff are lovely and very welcoming !!Great all rounder

This is without doubt the best ale house in the county, it has a massive clientele is always busy and on sporting days can be rammed, the Landlord runs a good team of bar staff the charming Milly always has a smile, and getting served even on its busiest days is never to much of a problem.The seventeenth century property has been tastefully extended the garden is spacious and the patio inviting.Good selection of Lagers and Traditional Beers with frequent guest ales, the wine list is also fairly comprehensive.Parking can be a problem early evening.

Well managed and over the years the target audience(s) have responded well. Continual improvements and enhancement without losing the feel and ambience of a village pubMy favourite

The Woodies is a great local pub, the Landlord knows everyone, the beer is great and the atmosphere welcoming and interested in what you have been doing. They only do lunches and the food is simple and well priced. This is not a gastro-pub nor does it try to be one, just good honest fare.We go back as we have family in the area, it is the best pub around and always meets the mark

Expensive but atmospheric environment with friendly & professional staff, with the exception of the older lady Donna who can be irritable & confrontational at times. Bring back the happy young totty & you've got a winner!

This has to be the best pub in the UK. A superb family-owned and family-run freehouse pub selling great beers and wines in a great atmosphere with only sport on the telly. Absolutely great and, as the title says, 'the Ultimate Local'.

Me and my friends travel to come to the woodies. It's so quaint and homely feeling. When we went there was atake away good van outside that people could buy and eat in the pub garden. It's always packed and lively. The staff are very friendly and the drinks are of average price. The village we come from dosent have a nice pub which is a shame. The woodies always seems to have a decent crowd in.

Came here for a few drinks on a warm June evening. The atmosphere was lovely and we had a great time.My parents joined us for a couple and they felt relaxed and enjoyed it too.Recommended.

Real atmosphere, not manufactured or styled. People know each other and chat, there is good banter. A friendly welcoming pub environment. Decent bar meals. Perfect balance of trad and modern. Try it.

This is the quintessential old village pub. Cosy areas inside, lovely floral patio and extensive gardens down to the brook. Tucked away in a quiet back street near the church its thatched roof and rustic interior are accompnied by very modern facilities.This charming village is an attraction in its own right but is on the edge of the Charnwood Forest Regional Park and only a few miles from the River Soar and Watermead Country Park.The business is a free house and family run and provides excellent wines and a great range of ever changing ales. It is very much a pub in the evenings and always popular. The staff are all very friendly and the primary occupation of the customers is conversation.Lunches are provided and if not an extensive range, what is offered is excellent. This is a very popular lunch stop for people visiting the area who know about it. Trade is always steady both over lunch and throughout the evening.(closed weekdays 3.00- 5.00, no food weekend)Well worth seeking out if anywhere near.I live 6 miles away but make a bee-line for it whenever anywhere nearby and have been doing so for 25 years