The Woodlark in East Hampshire

This restaurant has gone downhill. We waited for 40 mins for our starter. Then still waiting for main after 40 minutes after finishing our starters. At no time did any one come and talk to us to explain. We left. This has gone downhill over the last two on this especially moving from table service to having to order at the bar. We are very unlikely to return.

Worst service we've ever experienced. Arrived at 1pm having booked. Ordered the food at the bar which then took 1 hour and 10 minutes to arrive. The place was only around 1/4 full. When a member of our group went to the bar to ask how much longer we would have to wait the barman's response was 'don't come complaining to me'! Had we not already paid when ordering we would have left at that point.

Booked a table a week in advance, turned up and was seated, had to order at the bar which was fine but when we got there they said it’s over an hour wait for food!! We had children with us so couldn’t wait an hour, couldn’t find anywhere else to go at such short notice on a Sunday so had to just order and wait but when we did go to order they said they had no vegetarian options available!!!! Absolutely awful, so we had to leave. Would never go there again.

Firstly, we were freezing throughout the meal. The cold got right through my bones. I hadn't come prepared and had a light top on, no cardigan and had to put heating on when we got home to try and get the heat back into me. We were told heating was broken, only because one of our party asked! No apology on arrival but personally I think that we should have got a phone call to let us know so we could have come prepared. We also had a 2 yr and 4 month old with us. We were first to arrive out of our party and ordered drinks, when our party arrived no one came over to see if they wanted to order drinks. The toddler's mam ordered his first to come out before ours but we were all eating long before his arrived. Then it came out on a scorching hot plate, the waitress did warn us but not the point we had to keep it away from him until it cooled down. The food was terrible! Myself and my husband ordered the beef and were given a few scrawny bits of undercooked beef, I left most of the veg, it wasn't very nice, few garden peas not sure what the rest was but after having a starter and mains myself and my husband were still hungry and came home to toasted sandwiches. Incidentally, the bathroom facilities needed looking in to and that's all I'm going to say on that one. No, not a nice experience, won't be returning.

Had a table booked for my mums 78th birthday. It was absolutely freezing in the building. We ate our lunch in our coats! Service was terrible! 5 staff members behind the bar cleaning, leaving 1 poor girl to wait on tables. Took ages for our food to come out with only 1 jug of gravy between 4 adults. I asked twice for more gravy, which eventually arrived. Once home, I looked at the receipt and realised we had been charged for another jug of gravy! Unbelievable!

I visited the Woodlark on a Thursday 22nd August as a party of 4. It was a return visit from a couple of weeks ago when we were all very disapointed with most aspects of our visit. I was previously contacted by Steve the Manager who requested that we give the Woodlark another chance. On our arrival Steve the Manger introduced himself. We ordered our food which was served in a timely manner . The quality of the food was very good and excellent service was provided. I must say we could not fault the service, food or anything else and we would not hesitate in making a return visit as normal service seems to have resumed.

Came in with friends on Wednesday, staff were extremely helpful and friendly, they were more than happy to get everything we requested. Food tasted amazing we had the spicy chicken burgers and a GF option. Really cannot knock this team! Only couple points to feed back on less positively were that there was no call back of feedback on food. Lastly and most importantly, the waitress didn’t ask for ALLERGENS! We had to ask the waitress for a GF menu but we understand that it had probably been a long night and we are all human!! Overall, we had a hoot! left very full, happy and would 100% recommend. We plan to returning next week with the dog for a Sunday Roast! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Food was beautiful, staff very pleasant , prices reasonable . Had starters and mains , started served together, mains were not served together

This is my local , Todays lunch was dry overcooked, Macaroni cheese more like wallpaper paste ,this is a dish I've had on lots of occasions and always been delicious before , told the staff , who said it was bought in ,so maybe not a good batch , I am surprised, No reimbursement for food not eaten , I stall no longer use the place , or recommend to others

Went for dinner as we were in the area, walked in and Steve greeted us, we hadn’t booked but he said to sit wherever we felt comfortable. It was quite busy inside and outside, but it was a nice relaxed atmosphere. We sat down and a lovely girl came to take our order. My husband ordered the Mega Mixed Grill and he was definitely defeated!! The food was amazing! So good (and such generous portion sizes) in fact that We couldn’t face dessert, but we will definitely be back! Steve and the team were awesome! Thank you for a lovely evening!

The best restaurant for miles. Quiet and air conditioned on the restaurant side, and there's a separate pub side with huge TV if you want more atmosphere. Large car park, spotlessly clean inside, and friendly staff. My wife and I go two or three times a month and the food is always perfect, from a large and varied menu, with, to be honest, cheap prices that don't reflect the superior quality of the food. We've been on days when they've had functions with a hundred people, and service is still speedy. No point going anywhere else.

Hate to say but the service was extremely slow and they were not at all busy The food was ok but not the best.. The steak and Ale pie had like stewing steak inside and not chunks of beef as it should be. Sausages were burnt. Sad to say we won't be back in a hurry.

What a lovely pub, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was great my friend and I had a mixed grill it was cooked to perfection, can't wait to go again when I next visit my family in Black moor,

Tash and Vicki were awsome as always.. We love coming here with our daughter. She loves the play area..the 30 per cent off mains is a real great deal

I come to the woodlark regularly and i never thought that i would leave a bad review. Today the service has been shocking, i have seen none of the regular waitresses and there seems to be a new man who was not great either. I came in last week and see lots of new faces as well who were all rude. Maybe the pub is under new management? Its definitely put me off coming again.

We had a really great meal. Made even better by Vicki the waitress. Nothing is too much trouble for her. Atmosphere is great. Menu is varied.

And the steaks keep getting better and better. Melt in the mouth delicious. Chocolate fudge cake with vanilla ice cream... Couldn't get any better

Great service Cheerful staff Great variety of food Loving tasting - healthy portion sizes Will definitely return! Good value

Met up in here for a birthday lunch with family and an old friend. Glad we booked as the place was packed to the rafters, though it was Sunday lunch, so not unexpected. The meals were delicious, though obviously they did take a little longer than usual to arrive due to the sheer volume of meals going out. The staff were pleasant and helpful, the pub was comfortable and a pleasure to dine in. If we're in the area again in the future we wouldn't hesitate to return to The Woodlark.

Very nice lunch at a really good price. The only downsize was that the whole place was freezing cold and the staff said the heating is often broke. The staff are very friendly and helpful and would definitely go back when it is warmer.

Elvis tribute night out. Fabulous evening. Good act good food and service. The team all worked really hard and made you feel like friends.

Over the past year or so maybe due to local management the Woodlark has adjusted some rules to make this place more appealing. By this I mean allowing dogs in (certain areas), changing the menu, having frequent discounts, showing sports game and allocating a less formal drinking area. It’s very pleasant and the staff are friendly

Visited this evening with some old work colleagues for the Festive Menu. The pub was packed but the service received was top notch.Food was hot and tasty 😋 Great job!

Great service.especially the lunch time staff .always friendly and helpful. Good food would recommend

Excellent Xmas lunch. Served by Tash who coped well serving a rather bubbly bunch of women. Really enjoyable

I went with a few ladies for a Christmas lunch, Which was really tasty so much better Than when I had it up there a few years ago, We were served by Vicky who was absolutely amazing nothing is never a problem and she will always try and sort out any mishaps very quickly even though she was super busy Thankyou very much I would highly recommend a Christmas lunch x

Arrived to a very busy pub and only 2 front of house staff clearly unable to cope as I had to wait to be spoken to. Ordered a latte and a beer. Had to return the latte as it was too milky and not enough coffee. Lady behind the bar very helpful but said the coffee machine wasn’t great so I got a Pepsi instead. Ordered 2x mains (1 mega mixed grill steak to be medium rare and 1 sirloin steak to be medium). After waiting an hour I approached the bar to ask how long the food would be as I had to leave very soon. Meals served 10 minutes later, mixed grill steak was served blue I spoke to the lady behind the bar but could not wait for it to be recooked. We were given £10 off of the bill, the 2 ladies serving were very polite but clearly understaffed. This is the 3rd time in 12 months I have visited and each time the food simply has not been good enough. Really really disappointed and will not be returning or recommending.

Had a lovely meal great food and great service from our lovely hostess Vicky she was very kind and polite and helpful thanks for a great afternoon x

It is a nice friendly place to hang out with friends and the atmosphere is really good and the landlord is a nice friendly person

Been a few times now and everytime I've been a happy customer. This time Marc served us and was amazed by his customer service. Happy, polite and helpful. Great addition to the team!

The Woodlark is a great local restaurant. We have visited many many times, from tribute act nights to bingo, from family meals to Christmas get togethers. We’ve been to their breakfast with Santa, Halloween discos and car boot sales. The food is always great, the staff are always very friendly. We are lucky to have this on our doorstep. Special shout out to Jason and Becks, they always make everyone feel welcome.

This is a well run establishment, clean and well maintained. Friendly, helpful and welcoming. Delicious food and lovely bar.

Bianca was professional and attentive. Food was lovely especially as kids ate for £1. Would recommend

Food always lovely and fresh Quick and lovely service , All staff nice and friendly especially bex ,vicki and Marc

Came to watch the England South Africa rugby match very good close game awesome atmosphere fun, loving banter, an awesome service from Bianca and the rest of the staff

Very good food and atmosphere. Value for money. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Worth a visit.

Lovely place to meet friends for lunch. Delicious food, friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Clean and tidy.

good service this evening by bianca and Vicki. pizza was lovely well done to the chefs. good job woodlark

Restaurant is brilliant value for money. Staff are excellent and really friendly. Would recommend to everyone.

We were looked after by Vicki - she was accommodating, friendly and very helpful and quick! There was 6 of us and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal this sunday!

Once again we had a lovely meal. Vicki looked after us beautifully. She remembered my elderly parents which made their day! Thank you so much. We will be back! 😂

Great food,great atmosphere,great price, very clean and the staff are really friendly and helpful definitely worth a visit

We came here for our anniversary meal as it looked like a nice little pub. After a hour of trying to find somewhere to eat due to having allergies. This pub was the best! Our waitress Vicky was friendly, polite, hard working and just over...

I love visiting the Woodlark. Staff are great. Especially Vicki and Lynsey. They are professional and great at their job. The prices are reasonable and the meals are great. Lots of choice. Pizza are fab.

lovely service by Vicki today. If I had to pick someone to by served by it would be Vicki every time.

Visited the woodlark today for lunch and i must say i had a great experience. We was served by a lovely lady called vicky , Her customer service was absolutely outstanding , The pub was very busy and she was running around helping everyone but...

Me and my dad went there for lunch and we had a great time. The food was delicious and the service was very friendly and quick.

We ate here at the beginning of June, and albeit is nothing particularly special, is great pub food at perfectly reasonable prices. Good service too. We value having this place within walking distance. I had the ultimate mixed grill, which was good. Under-seasoned, but everything...

Had a lovely time here. The staff were lovely considering it was busy. Even tho run of their feet the were polite. Food was a lil slow to arrive but we were informed by the staff, we were in no rush so it didn't really...

Me and my family go here regularly, it’s great restaurant to eat at! The food is always 10/10 and staff are very friendly :)

Excellent food, staff are lovely and very welcoming.. our go to restaurant! Little park outside with children activity screens inside!

My experience at Woodlark was extremely disappointing. The tables were sticky, the Sunday roast was burnt, and the potatoes tasted like leftovers from the day before. The chicken was dry and impossible to cut, while the gravy was nothing more than water. Additionally, the broccoli...

Fantastic atmosphere and pub feel to the Woodlark, amazing survive from all the staff. Food and drink were served perfectly.

Lovely meal with friends, staff were very nice and helpful, food delicious and the atmosphere perfect

Yet again a blooming lovely meal. Quality has improved and staff again do not disappoint. Wouldn't go anywhere else for a sirloin steak. Rare, perfectly cooked

Good food and great service (as ever) from the gang with a special shout out to Chloe D - super friendly and very welcoming.

Lovely food and amazing service from Vicki she made us feel very welcome and was very friendly. Thank you!

27/04/23 my wife myself and 2 friends went for lunch on our way home to waterlooville as we have done before. all four meals were hot and well presented. our waitress LINZI was very pleasant, polite and helpful. would recommend a visit

I visited the woodlark for the first time on monday and i was very impressed by the 3 lovely ladys that was working 1 in particular he name was victoria, she made us all feel very welcome and spent the time to meet requirements needed....

Nice quiet evening meal. Shout out to Magdalena. First class waitress. Polite and welcomed us with a smile. Couldn't do anymore more for us if she tried. Hopefully when we return she will be working. Five stars!!

Popped for some lunch yesterday. Linzi was very welcoming and always had a smile. Food was good and didn’t take too long to come out considering it is the holidays. Will visit again.

Magda made us feel very welcome. Always lovely when she is working. Nice seeing her smiley face!!!!!!!

Couldn't fault the food. We had a combo of burgers, pie and scampi between us. Took nearly an hour to arrive, but it was busy, and we were chatting so it wasn't a major issue. The biggest issue was another table, of parents with kids....

Really great atmosphere very welcoming. food is amazing and staff are super friendly and welcoming Bex

Great evening with the WI Lovely food pleasant surroundings Staff attentive but not intrusive Would recommend Woodlark So impressed we are back next week for a birthday celebration

I come here a lot, coming for drinks is great the staff are amazing and the atmosphere is class, the staff definitely take the time to get to know you. The food is really good I love the dirty fries. The Bar-Teander Dean is an...

Had a really good time the bar staff are really friendly and welcome and the food is really good would recommend

Ordered an hour ago and still waiting. Kids going spare. Evening ruined. Won't be coming here again.

Outstanding service from Vicki yesterday. Food was lovely will definitely be returning. Highly recommended the sirloin steak was cooked to perfection.

The food was outstanding the customer service was absolutely on point It was a warm friendly feeling walking into the restaurant 😀 A different name will be recommending the place full family and friends and for events full small businesses

We popped in on the off chance of getting a breakfast albeit at lunchtime. We were told that an all day breakfast wasn’t an option and to look at the lunchtime menu. Thankfully Vicky the lovely bar lady intervened and managed to get the chef...

My Wife and I regularly visit the Woodlark. We find everything about the place very warm and welcoming. Such a pleasure to be greeted by the lovely staff, enjoying good food and generally have a pleasant time. Our one disappointment is the cancellation of the...

We hadn’t been to The Woodlark for a while, until last weekend. We went for something to eat and a couple of drinks but ended up staying the whole evening! Things have really improved there - the service, the food was lovely and hot, staff...

Having recently had a lovely birthday meal with a friend in The Woodlark I decided to take my inlaws, partner and brother there for a Christmas meal rather than catering myself. When we arrived the football was on and atmosphere was rowdy, I asked if...

Had a good meal here, even though it was busy. Table service is back so makes it a more enjoyablecexperience

Great hospitality and service. Had fish and chips with mushy peas. Good portion ,great taste definitely worth a visit. Clean loos too

We went to The Woodlark on Wednesday evening for a bite to eat and catch up. The food was very good (my chips were delicious, fresh and crispy!) and the atmosphere was friendly and relaxed. Our waitress, Vicki, was lovely and very attentive. She didn't...

I booked a table online for 10 for a group of friends after a long and walk in the local area as the website stated that it was a Dog Friendly pub/restaurant and even stated in the notes on the booking that several of our...

Nice atmosphere, the food is lovely and well priced. Linzi our waitress was excellent, friendly & efficient. Only downside food took quite a long time but was good when it arrived.

My husband and I came for a quiet meal and drink. The atmosphere in the dining area was calm and relaxed. We were quickly greeted by a waitress called Vicki, she was cheerful, welcoming and helpful. The starters arrived quickly and were generous portions. Vicki...

We came in yesterday (3 Sept) for food which was very nice. Our server was a lady called Vicki who was very polite and friendly.

Delicious food that came out really fast. Staff were excellent. Not too busy as it’s right before children going back to school. The Sunday Roast was great. Vegetables really tasty along with the large Yorkshire Pudding.

Very Good food and friendly waitress I absolutely love it thank you so much love you be back soon dude

Visited on Wednesday evening with a friend . Food was brilliant and fast service . The atmosphere was very relaxed and our waitress vicki was amazing. Very friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend

Went for lunch on Friday 20th and what a change,the old manager has gone and now it's lovely place with a good atmosphere,the staff are happy and smiling,we were served by Linzi and she must be a great asset to the place,on our way out...

Great food, amazing service . Very clean and Perfect for families with children! Had a cowboy burger, would recommend!

Came here with my family, staff very welcoming and food was lovely. Had the Sunday roast which was very nice.

Every time we come we get wonderful service by Vicki. She is friendly, efficient and she always remembers drinks you like and makes us feel so welcome we keep coming back. 😀Yet again tonight food was lovely, thank you to the chefs.

Went with my family for a meal and it was lovely. Served by Vickie. Good prices , good food and great atmosphere.

Such a change in atmosphere here since the last manager Steve Dew left. He was such a nasty character to both customers and staff and that reflected in all areas from food to service. This visit the food was as it should be, staff were...

Me and my friends came tonite had lovely food the staff were wonderful and the place looked very clean and tidy considering we came at 7pm and left at 10pm. Highly recommended going especially with the new manager being very polite and was going around...

Great place to visit with elderly parents. Always a lovely welcome from staff. Vicky is so patient with us and so kind to our parents. Nothing is too much trouble.

The Best pub in bordon staff friendly food good beer good the manager Dan is great will defo go back

Had family lunch, menu had plenty of choice to suit all tastes and appetites. Food was lovely. Very friendly and attentive staff particular shout out to Vicki , her customer service was excellent

Come here with my family for dinner, food was lovely, service was also very good. Shall be coming back in no time:)

Absolutely terrible never going back service is shocking and the food is disgusting wouldn’t feed it to my dog manager was rude and told said that I wasn’t welcome back

A group of us went here on a Sunday and some were not too happy, my own experience was as follows only a couple of dozen customers present when we arrived but waites 10 minutes for a server to say hello The prawn cocktail was...

I have never had a bad meal in this local pub/family restaurant. Food was very nice, quick and prompt service. our waitress was Vicki, very friendly. Shall be returning.

the best pubs in bordon good was great had a steak and was cooked perfectly and our server Dan was top notch

We come yesterday for dinner and the food was great The table service was outstanding saved by Shane we will definitely be back