The Woodman in Hillingdon

This isn't my local but I sometimes wish it was. It's a bus ride away but worth the journey. This pub absolutely nails it, great beer, friendly staff and customers, always seemingly striving to build on their success rather than rest on their laurels. Three cheers to them.

Food very good there for a funeral

Really good beer... you can tell the cellar is properly managed.

Nice friendly pub with good range of real ale.

Nice pub friendly staff good drinks!

Lovely pub with a good selection of draught beers & ciders. Staff were very friendly & welcoming. Highly recommended & i will certainly visit again when in the area

This is our lunchtime venue of choice when we visit an elderly friend in Ruislip. Good food and reasonably priced, really friendly and welcoming staff. Steve is a great host, I just wish it were closer so we could go more often! Despite the weather, they still have a superb, impressive display of flowers.

I recently used this venue as a wake for my husband's funeral - staff - food and service there were wonderful.💖 The only regret I have - that me and my husband never got a chance to eat and drink there when he was alive. We always intended to. 💔

Lovely pub. Looks stunning outside they put effort into their plants and flowers. Great beer garden. Lovely little boozer.

Didn't eat there,but a hive of activity. Right on the main road, but the pub is terrific! Parking is a nightmare, though, very limited.

Very friendly. Nice pub. Great outside heated seating

Had a great evening at The Woodman with Musical Bingo, food truck was amazing, with Steve & the team delivering excellent levels of service & friendliness it's a lovely night out. They deserve all the plaudits they are getting, great stuff guys, keep it up ♥️

Had a great evening at The Woodman with Musical Bingo, food truck was amazing, with Steve & the team delivering excellent levels of service & friendliness it's a lovely night out. They deserve all the plaudits they are getting, great stuff guys, keep it up ♥️

Cozy place, friendly staff and good food

Cozy place, friendly staff and good food

great pub, excellent beers on draught, Fullers Pride and Rebellion IPA. Very friendly staff. Dog friendly, supply water and biscuits. Street Food trucks are v good every Friday. Lovely outside seating area.

We had a reception at The Woodman after our Mum's funeral at the nearby Breakspear Crematorium. Everything was perfect - exactly what we wanted. Bucks Fizz welcomes. Delicious buffet. Very nice, comfortable room with extra private space outside in the really very lovely garden. Management and staff went out of the way to make it a beautiful send off for our Mum. Can't recommend highly enough. 10 / 10 xXx

Loved the cosy atmosphere and the excellent selection of food & drinks. I've added it to my barguide.london site too!

Always friendly staff. They have a different food truck changing each week on either a friday or Saturday night. Lots of different evens advertised on their Facebook page. They have a beautiful outside seating area with heaters and mood lighting. They also have an open area to the side for sun worships. You get the last rays of sun in thar area. It's a wonderful independent local pub. Steve the owner is great very friendly to everyone. Highly recommend

Thank you so much Steve, Sydney and crew for the lovely food and drinks supplied on 19/08/24 Mrs h’s funeral, it was a lovely couple of hours and everyone enjoyed it. Wishing you all the very best for the awards for the most amazing beautiful garden, the best we had all seen. Kind regards Jan Ro Yvonne Richard, Martin Debbie all of Mrs h’s extended family xox👍🌻

Visited Sunday afternoon just for a drink. Very nice flower outside the garden space. Dog and kids friendly pub.

The occasion was for a wake. Excellent, friendly and attentive service. Everything was easy to organise. Food was excellent.

Nice looking pub with nice seating outside. Local residents at the bar didn't feel welcoming and the bar staff also seemed slow to embrace a new face. Clicky place perhaps?

Very grateful patrons here. My Mum and I are both vegan for intolerance reasons and we were so well-catered for and looked after here! They had made a separate plate up for each of us at our event, making sure that we got our own dishes and that no cross-contamination occured. The food was lovely, especially the delicious chocolate tart. The staff were all so friendly and lovely, and the atmosphere and environment is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for making a difficult day so much easier for us both.

We a t in there Thursday after a wake opposite and the staff couldn’t have been more friendly or helpful. We did ask for a food menu but said the food had finished so just had drinks and snacks. The pub was busy and buzzing would recommend this little place

It was good pup I'm enjoying having drink there

We held our relatives wake at the Woodman. Wow, the spread was amazing, great selection of sandwiches, savouries, pastries and cakes. Very reasonably priced by head. The atmosphere was great and the staff could not have been more helpful. In all they hosted the event perfectly.

Was invited to this pub for a wake. Was most impressed with the food which was a cut above what l have encountered at this sort of venue in the past. Clientele seemed to be mainly retired locals whilst l was there in the afternoon and had a friendly atmosphere to it. Car park was rather small but managed to get a space whilst many of the guests had to park out on the road.

Popped in Friday for abit of lunch with my mum and sister and WOW absolutely fantastic, beautiful outside seating area with outstanding service and exceptionally good food, Steve and his team are so friendly, Ellie served us and was also lovely, will 100% be going back.

Traditional pub with 2 bars handy for walks in the woods and Countryside, Breakspear Crem and Ruislip lido. When I visited, there were 4 real ales (Pride, a Breakspear 3.4% 'IPA', St Austell Proper Job and another). The ones I tried were in excellent condition and reasonably priced. The pub is in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. Large outdoor seating areas. On a bus route. What's not to like?

Such a lovely pub. Each Friday night a food truck comes, from bbq meats to pizza, there is always something tasty.

Thank you to Lou and the staff at The Woodman for looking after myself, my family and friends after my Mums funeral. The food and hospitality was perfect. I’d definitely recommend booking this exceptionally friendly pub for any gathering. Excellent service, thank you

Warm welcome from Louise and the team at The Woodman for a wake following a family funeral. Clear communication when booking and all the arrangements were spot on. Just the right spread for the buffet and a great range of drinks available. Excellent access for wheelchair users and those less steady on their feet. Thanks for managing this event with such professionalism and dignity!

Lovely traditional pub, with exstreamly friendly staff. Very nice outside sitting area also.

Booked The Woodman for a wake. Excellent food and very friendly staff. Ideally situated for Breakspear crematorium, would thoroughly recommend. Thank you to Lou and all her staff.

We had attended a family funeral on firday and as the wake wasn’t satarting untill later on that evening we decided to go to the woodmans for a drink there was about 15-20 of us but the pub wasn’t busy and we all decided to seat outside as there was going to be a few of us there me and my husband arrived first to which was a welcome to a pub I’ve never experienced the the rest of my husbands family arrived to comments like ‘look how many there is of them’ and then was asked if they could seat outside The whole thing felt like we were back in the 60/70’s no dog no black no Irish kind of thing I’ve never experienced any thing like this and was just glad no of us had children with us to witness this ! No on at all in 2024

We gathered as a family after a funeral, and I wasn't expecting much from the buffet food after a recent experience elsewhere. However there was a great choice of sandwiches, mini quiches and other finger foods. Best of all from my point of view that each platter was clearly labelled with the name of the item and all common allergens highlighted. This makes things so much easier for those of us with food intolerance. Thank you again!

Excellent pub, smashing staff, cracking local pub. 🍻

Hosted our late mums wake at The Woodman Ruislip and applaud them for their professionalism and discreet dignity in handling the day which was very difficult for us. Nothing was too much trouble for them and the food was amazing and plentiful. I would certainly recommend them if needing a quiet venue after the funeral of your loved one. Many thanks to all the staff.

Nice sandwich lunch, good service. Very quiet so not much atmosphere but it was a quiet weekday. Recommended.

Good pub, doesn't serve people who come in after 2300 as they serve last orders at 2310.

Attended for a wake. (nearest pub to the crematorium). Nice finger food served. Seems quiet and well run pub. Good keg ale.

We booked this venue for the wake after my mum's funeral. It was the first time I had been here as previously I have used other venues for wake's but decided to give this venue a go for a change. From my very first telephone enquiry right through to the day of the wake itself the staff could not have been more friendly, helpful and accommodating. They were simply brilliant, every one of them. The food we ordered was excellent and I had many comments afterwards about how much people had enjoyed the food. The staff were really friendly to all the guests and made the whole event as stress free as they possible could. Not only would I highly recommend this venue but I will certainly use this venue again in the future. The only downside, which to be fair did not affect us, is that they do have quite a small car park but they are open about that on their website so that really should not come as a surprise.

First time visiting as I was attending a wake. Staff were very polite and friendly. Shame we just missed out on food. Cosy pub.

Always an amazing time at the Woodman

We held our mums wake here today, food was lovely, staff were great, couldn't ask for anymore.

Nice pub in the neighbourhood and friendly service.

We can't thank the staff enough for the lovely celebration of mum/nans life. Nothing was too much trouble and we were well looked after. Lovely food and the private function room was excellent which enabled us to play the songs of our choice and a slideshow of times gone by.

Very friendly bunch in the lounge bar.

Done out really nicely, especially outside area with grapes vines, food was well cooked but menu could be larger

First time visiting this pub, no food was served at the time, tea was available and drinks. It was a stop over after a burial.

Hired a room out for my grandmas wake here and they went beyond! Great food great staff lovely atmosphere. Beautiful place. My grandad was more than pleased with this little gem! Thank you so much!

Lovely country type pub in basically a suburban setting, great for sitting outside, good for real ale at a reasonable price and unlike some pubs Dog Friendly

We held a wake here and everything went perfectly. Steve was incredibly helpful and the staff could not have been any better. If you are holding any event, look no further. Thank you once again, you made a difficult day a bit easier. John, Doreen Donovan & family

We held a wake here and everything went perfectly. Steve was incredibly helpful and the staff could not have been any better. Everybody was made very welcome. The food was excellent and plenty of it. If you are holding any event, look no further. Thank you once again, you made a difficult day a bit easier. John, Doreen Donovan & family

Very friendly staff and enjoyable lunch

Nice place for drinks..nice Vue as well with greenery love this place.. only one thing they don't have any food here over all good for drinks 🍻...

I sadly had the privilege of hosting my mum's wake at the Woodman pub, and I couldn't have asked for a more comforting and thoughtful experience. Louise and her incredible team went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect on this somber occasion. The staff, managed by Louise were impeccably dressed, very professional and offered a warmth with their attentive service, it made all the difference as they seamlessly catered to our needs throughout the event. The finger food they provided was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, adding a touch of elegance to the gathering. What truly touched my heart was the personal touch Louise and her team added by playing a slideshow of my mum's photos and her favorite music on the TV. It created a truly heartwarming and nostalgic atmosphere, allowing us to celebrate her life in a meaningful way. But what truly set this experience apart was the genuine care and empathy shown by the staff. They understood the sensitivity of the occasion and ensured that every guest felt comfortable and supported. In a time of grief, Louise's management of Steve’s pub and her remarkable team provided a space of solace, respect, and comfort. I am immensely grateful for their kindness and attention to detail, making my mum's wake a beautiful and heartfelt tribute. If you're looking for a place that combines professionalism, compassion, and exceptional service, I wholeheartedly recommend The Woodman Pub on Breakspear. Kind Regards Mark Redman

As usual The Woodman is amazing. The staff, especially Lou are all so lovely 🥰 We were a family of 11 including children and 2 dogs. Nothing is too much trouble. And the food is heavenly. I’m lucky to have this place as my ‘local’

We booked The Woodman for the gathering after a family funeral. It was perfect. Lou and her team were extremely helpful with everything. They were so proactive with the organisation and making sure everything was exactly as we wanted it. On the day they made us so welcome and the food and service was wonderful. The garden was full of the most beautiful tubs and hanging baskets and the interior was just perfect. The food was freshly prepared with a good variety to cater for all diets and the staff served the food and were very friendly and attentive. We would thoroughly recommend this venue and thank everyone at the Woodman for all their hard work. The Gwyn Family

After attending the funeral service of our dear beloved Father/in law/Grandad/friend, Dennis, we asked the guests to come back to this pub and share a few drinks in his memory. Didn’t book in advance as we were unsure how many would turn up, so finally almost 30 guests came with us. Luckily enough we chose a great venue, as the staff, Lou, Kim and all, were so extremely helpful, kind and very courteous. They sorted out a nice area to sit everyone down, arranged a tab for the drinks with no problem at all and made some lovely sandwich’s for all to enjoy…..all at very short notice as we just turned up out of the blue. Next time we’ll most definitely arrange something with them well beforehand They all really made what was a sad day, into a much happier memory and myself and my family are forever grateful for the kindness they showed us all. Many thanks

What can I say. What a lovely place. First time this neck of the woods. Writing this from the beer garden. Great selection of beers and ciders etc…Brilliant outdoor areas for a sunny day which it is. Pizza night tonight which is perfect! Loads of families, kids and dogs here enjoying the evening. Staff are absolutely fantastic. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area!

We had my husband's Uncle's wake at the Woodmans. Lou the manager was really great, sympathetic and professional. We had a lovely lunch in the bar on the right with 30 guests. The food was fresh and delicious and served to everyone. It was just a perfect send off and all the staff were professional and kind. It's a really lovely, well kept pub with great food and service.

We came here for my partner’s mum’s wake - his sister had booked but when we got there they said they didn’t have a booking, made us sit outside and told us they couldn’t serve us “12 separate lunches” as though it was unfair to except them to. It is a pub that serves food and we had booked so I don’t think it was at all unreasonable!! And anyway they should have been apologetic, not irritable, given it was their mistake and that it was an upsetting occasion anyway. They also wouldn’t let us set up a tab as apparently “people don’t pay them.” They eventually agreed to do a sandwich platter and when we ordered they said they had vegan cheese - but in the end they just brought out a bowl chips and a handful of salad for me instead, as though that were a proper meal. The sandwich platter was so measly that everyone was still hungry and then the final insult was that it cost a whopping £70 - and that’s not including all the money we spent on drinks. What upset me the most was how unfriendly and unaccommodating they were, which given that we’d booked and the sad nature of the occasion, was unkind as well as unprofessional. Would definitely not recommend.

Lou & her team adequately fed and watered my friends & family at my mum’s wake. Thank you Lou. So pleased we booked you. Tina & family xx

We held my Dad’s celebration at The Woodman last week. Steve, Louise, Hannah and the rest of the staff were really supportive and helpful during the planning and on the day. Everyone who came thought the food was plentiful and really tasty, and serving the food worked much better than a buffet. Also having a slideshow with photos of my Dad on the tv also worked well. The venue was perfect for the occasion. Thanks to everyone.

Visited this pub for the 4th time. Fabulous food, good quality and good portions. Sandwiches come with crisps and home made slaw. Delicious. Staff very friendly and helpful and Lou goes out her way to accommodate. There’s a separate area you can book for a special occasion and being close to Breakspear crematorium such a friendly pub to ponder your thoughts. Highly recommend. Put this pub on your revisit list 😃

Came here with family after my aunt's funeral. The Woodman proved to be an excellent venue to host the relatives and friends - friendly, hospitable, great atmosphere, great service and food.

Held a wake there catering for 20 people unexpectedly 50 people turned up staff did everything they could to help out plenty of tea and coffee all staff were lovley and friendly food was great would certainly go back again on happier circumstances

We held my mothers celebration of life at The Woodman and from the initial contact through to the event the team were helpful and very understanding. We were in the saloon bar which meant we had a private area and there were 20 of us...

Went to this pub today. What a lovely pub and friendly bar staff (Hannah & Ellie Tony and Pete ) and the rest of the staff were great. Well done. Well worth a visit !

Live quite locally and love the Woodman. Went in on Fri 8.08 (a rare friday lunchtime when there was no wake in the saloon bar, we checked beforehand) with my in -laws and elderly father. Father staying for a short break in Ruislip and have...

We were the Woodman for a celebration of life and Steve and his team were magnificent. Everything they did was perfect. The venue was immaculate and the plants beyond compare. The food kept coming and was of the highest standard. Steve and his team appreciated...

We were here for a celebration of life and the atmosphere made a sad occasion a happier one. Food had been made and after discovering I had a specific diet, the staff actually went out of their way to get ingredients delivered to make something...

Lovely pub. Well kept and real ale in good condition.

A beautiful pub.. I have visited for over 50 years since I was a small child.. my late father played darts there.. for YEARS lovely memories of past managers mick and beeb.. but going strong and I am glad it is still

Best run pub in Ruislip by far All staff are first class and the attention given to you is without fault so glad it’s my local

Small pub parking for about 7 cars,make sure you turn your car around when you in as no turning room if full, menu not great only snacks, went to breakspear Arms top of road and had a great meal .

This is an fabulous venue for a wake - the care and attention to detail by Steve, Louise and team was excellent. Food was lovely, especially the selection of cakes. And also the plates for the celiac members was excellent too. Great service - they...

Good beer, vibe, staff the works. craving to come back

I first went to The Woodman a few weeks ago. I've always passed it & thought it looked nice. This is not in my area (Pinner) as I live in Norfolk. However this nice little pub was where a wake took place. The food was very good and staff excellent. They told me they do serve lunch but not dinner which was a pity. Certainly I would visit again when I'm that way which is about 4 times a year.

Very clean welcoming pub with great food.

Nice staff, good service and ordering app. Seating outside. Dog friendly.

Very friendly staff and great atmosphere and food. Very dog friendly.

Great pub. The listed saloon bar maintains it's historic ambience, whilst also offering an excellent selection of drinks and service that really is a cut above the average pub.

We visited the woodman today, and me and my wife had some food I ordered ham egg and chips and my wife had cottage pie this was the most delicious pub food we have ever had and staff very friendly if your ever passing this...

A nice quant traditional pub jolly, helpful staff.

Looked after us following a funeral service. Thank you so much. The food and general attention of the staff was brilliant.

On behalf of the family we would like to thank Steve and his hard working staff for the professionalism and consideration during our mums wake last Monday. Nothing was to much trouble and the choice of food was amazing. From start to finish it was made easier for us, from you all. Regards The Wallis Family.

We had a really good day the buffet food was very nice and good quality, the service was very good and friendly would highly recommend the woodman for a wake 😊

Friendly, really nice outdoor area, very dog friendly. Menu is very basic, which isn't a bad thing but think you expect a bit more because the outdoor area looks so fancy! 😂 It's perfect to sit and have a bite to eat and a pint after a walk.

Went after a funeral, nice and clean and staff friendly

The team at the woodman were amazing at my dad's wake. Steve and team kept in communication and were flexible, professional and very caring in at an eemotional time. The buffet was spot on and would highly recommend this team for delivering a great goodbye to loved ones.

Amazing staff we went after a service at the crematorium across the road unplanned they served us well and even offered to some food platters last minute hats off to all the staff

Great selection of drinks, amazing outdoor space!

Great atmosphere and you can see the great effort Steve and the team go to, to enhance your enjoyment!

Very helpful friendly staff, good service. Lovely warm fire

Good venue for a wake during the day. Good attentive staff. Recommended

Nice beers, friendly staff. Great outdoors space.

What a wonderful pub the Woodman is .... Being so close to the Crematorium , it was an obvious choice, as our family and friends could leave their cars and stroll over to the pub. The staff couldn't have been more welcoming, accommodating and friendly....