The Woodman in Haringey

If you’re looking for hearty, delicious food, The Woodman is the place to be. Their fish and chips were incredible—light, crispy batter and fresh fish. The service was quick and friendly, making it a fantastic experience overall.

Great environment great service food and coke

I love this pub, it's local to me, the staff are amazing!! Unfortunately I've had Sunday lunch there twice in the last month and there have been issues, first meal I had was the wrong order, the eventual replacement came and the roast beef was tough and also had to be sent back, the staff were apologetic, but the experience of a great Sunday lunch was taken away. We gave them a second chance couple of weeks later, again staff are wonderful but the starter was Luke warm, the chicken main course didn't look great and just tasted... well not chicken, the roast potatoes looked great but were again Luke warm and hard inside another disappointing Sunday lunch, I didn't even bother to complain, just I'll probably not go back to eat.

Absolutely love coming here! The ambiance is cozy, and the food never disappoints. I tried the Shepherd’s Pie this time, and it was packed with flavor and perfectly seasoned. Pair it with a pint, and you’re in for a great meal.

I wasn't expecting to find such a fantastic burger at a pub, but The Woodman proved me wrong! Juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The fries were crispy and delicious, too. Great beer selection as well—this place is a must-visit!

Beautiful old style pub, open fire (a bit smokey) but lovely feel, friendly staff

We walk in for a quick pint, but get greeted by someone at the door like we're entering a Michelin star restaurant, and get told it is table service only. Soo, we get assigned a table outside. Although, no one comes to take our order. We wait 15 minutes and then have to flag someone down tirelessly. Then, after the order is finally taken, the drinks don't come for 20 minutes and the order was wrong when it finally comes... To top it off, we have to pay a service charge at the end, for what is some of the worst service I've had in a pub in years. Great! (Was £7.55 a pint inc. service charge as an FYI) The only positive, is that we spotted Steve Pemberton (the dad from Benidorm) in there having a G+T.

The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for a casual night out. I had the Shepherd’s Pie, and it was hands down the best I’ve ever tasted—rich, flavorful, and comforting. The staff were incredibly friendly, making the whole experience even better.

Lovely cosy place with great service and food, plus very dog-friendly indoor as well!

We come here once a month, food and staff always amazing, especially Garbielle

I enjoyed the vegetarian English breakfast, nice atmosphere on a Sunday afternoon.

Had a Birthday celebration at the Woodman last night. The staff were superb. An amazing venue for a fun night. Highly recommend. Prior to the evening the staff could not have been more helpful. 5 star! Thank you the Woodman! This is one of the best pubs in North London.

I agree with the previous review, I also ordered a burger which was really disappointing given the £20 price. And actually have a bad stomach this morning and haven’t eaten anything since the burger last night.

Paid 30£ for a crap burger and a pint

Este almuerzo fue arreglado para amigos y mi perro. Fue una visita muy pobre. Nuestro pedido de bebidas fue tomado y luego olvidado. respuesta "Disculpe la demora". Pedimos el almuerzo y poco después llegaron dos de los tres. El servidor había olvidado pedir una de las comidas. Así que mis amigos no comerían hasta que mi comida llegara. respuesta "lo siento por el retraso". El pub no estaba demasiado ocupado y mis amigos no estaban impresionados. Me preguntaron por mi comida, dije que no era muy buena. El servidor fue al gerente y nos dieron un 10% de descuento, pero la otra comida estaba mal preparada y no era una calidad que cabría esperar por el precio. Nos habríamos quedado más tiempo y tomado más bebidas. Pero muy decepcionante visita.

Love the spirit of this pub. Love the staff and they make you feel at home. Extra shout out to Gabrielle whose customer service is impeccable.

We came for a special birthday roast for my youngest son — his request. We hiked up through the woods and brought our puppy. When we arrived, there were balloons and a card and a cozy well selected corner table awaiting us. Staff had reserved the dishes we wanted — it was truly delicious and the atmosphere was really joyful and welcoming. They brought water for our puppy and took family photos for us in their Valentine’s Day selfy corner! We all had such a fantastic happy evening.

Great pub, great service. Staff willing to shuffle things around to make room for us. Enjoy some excellent food and beverage also. There's a wonderful vibe, very welcoming. Lovely eclectic furnishings and design too.

Lovely pub with a lot of interesting drinks and delicious food. The place looks amazing and cosy inside, and there is also a wide space outside, great for summer or warm days. The people working in there are very friendly, and the place is pet friendly. I def recommend it!

Beautiful and atmospheric pub, lovely helpful staff and very good service

Lovely food, great service. Highly recommend

Came here to work from pub, excellent service with fast WiFi 👍

Great place to stop after the Parkland walk. Very doggy friendly and next to Highgate tube. Big outdoor seating area as well as a semi covered one and a large interior. I had the mixed seafood it was delicious especially the prawns, the fish and chips and roasts look great too. All staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Recommend booking on a Sunday if you want to eat inside as it was full.

Good beers good atmosphere especially after a walk

Such a lovely outdoor space! I was looking forward to spending the afternoon, however, I asked if I could order three times and was told “in a minute”. I finally was able to order a half hour later, but my order just never came. I gave up!

Nice pub, amazing outdoor seating and absolutely lovely waitresses. The downside is the food unfortunately. The beef in the roast dinner tasted old and arrived luke warm so was cold quickly. Didn't even get the creamy horseradish that's on the menu of this dish. Mulled wine had an after taste of grapefruit or something similarly bitter. Shame to be let down by the food and drink as the staff are clearly doing their best, always smiling and willing to help

Such great service, staff are so positive and helpful and the food is lovely. Will come again!

Very kind staff, lovely atmosphere, and great toilets!

Lovely pub not far for Highgate tube. Nice atmosphere, with a family friendly vibe. Will definitely be back.

Service charge of £11 when they didn't check on our food or offer more drinks. When asked to remove it they said they couldn't. £3.60 for a pot of mushy peas.

Just beware, that even if you order at the bar you’ll be charged service! Ordered a round of drinks and one Sunday roast, but because there was food, service charge was added to the whole bill. Paid at the bar, and didn’t realise later when I calculated what the bill should have been. Really bad form especially as you’re not told about the service charge or even given a receipt before hand so you know what’s happening. Service charge is meant to be a discretionary charge not an obligatory one, so how are we meant to know unless we’re told?? £8 to deliver food when you don’t even have any cutlery or sauces doesn’t feel like an appropriate charge!

Como mucho. Como mucho. Vengo a este pub al menos una vez a la semana solo (Chicos, no es tan raro, soy miembro del estudio de cerámica Turning Earth a unos 100 m de distancia, así que normalmente me dejo caer antes, durante o después de lanzar algunas formas en la rueda). La comida está (normalmente) bien, el servicio es amable y la decoración es genial (cosa de desnudo ligeramente surrealista que pasa). De todos modos dicen que su chef solía trabajar en The Ivy, su pastel de pastor es mejor, bla, bla, bla. No lo creía, suena demasiado como marketing. Bueno - déjenme decirles - hoy tuve el MEJOR pastel de pastor que he tenido en mi vida. Y he tenido mucho. Los reto a todos en TripAdvisor. Ven aquí, prueba el Pastel del Pastor - encuéntrame un mejor ejemplo. Para todos los turistas que terminan yendo a pubs al azar, comiendo pescado malo y patatas fritas que dicen que son auténticos, pero en realidad son terribles - ESTA es su oportunidad. Genuinamente bueno, ven aquí antes de que todos lo hagan y lo arruinen.

Great lunch lovely pub quick service

Absolutely belting British pub. Amazing food despite power cuts. Friendly staff and just a wonderful vibe.

Great selection of festive drinks at Christmas

Anoche fuimos a cenar, la sopa de calabaza Butternut era increíble, ¡La caña de cordero era súper sabrosa! ¡Atrezzo para Freddy! ¡Vaya, vaya!

Came here for some Christmas drinks and the lovely Luke was great service, making us feel very comfortable!

Great food , lovely atmosphere in the summer with a huge garden and in the winter with the cosy fire place. They have different music gigs so many nights of the week. I see some people criticised the food but I ate there many times and the food Was tasty and fresh. 5 star from me

Had a good meal/ drinks and very friendly staff . Thank you

Nice pub for a decently priced meal and drinks. Staff friendly. Prob best to avoid if the footballs on

Friendly staff, great food, and the place is incredibly cozy (especially if you’re by the fireplace)

Lovely atmosphere inside and good service. Roast was good value for money.

Lovely, cosy pub with lots of seating and outdoor space, and parking attached. Friendly staff too. A little on the pricey side even for draught beer but likely due to the proximity of the nearby tube station & so lots of commuters.

Very dog friendly with good food. Very handy for lunch after dog walking in Highgate Wood. Not crowded on Monday and Thursday lunchtimes when we have visited. Has a small car park at the back.

Lovely place. The food was really good; friendly staff. Toilets surprisingly nice! Reasonable prices.

Had a lovely lunch here the other week on a weekday. Was very cosy sat right next to the fire and the staff were very friendly

Great steak and fries, peppercorn sauce needed a bit more punch.

Gran noche con personal muy amable. Delicioso vino (Rioja) y las mejores chuletas de cordero de la historia! Ok, las patatas fritas son muy bonitas también!

It is such a shame, this is a beautiful pub, lovely atmosphere with very friendly staff but the food let's it down. The food was of not good quality & portions on the smallish side, just tastes like frozen food you might buy in Iceland supermarket,nothing that would make me want to eat there again or recommend to anyone. It is so easily fixed by cooking from fresh, mayby charging a bit more but at the end of the day it is the quality you remember.

Tuvimos una buena noche en este pub con algunos amigos. Buena selección de bebidas. Personal joven absolutamente encantador. Tres estrellas porque me ha llamado la atención que al menos una quinta parte del cargo por servicio va directamente al propietario. No volveré hasta que esto cambie. Tan mal. ¡Propina en efectivo!

Good place to watch football (enclosed indoor & outdoor areas which had large TVs). Outdoor areas had heaters which weren't particularly good. Service wasn't the quickest, but it didn't matter for us - we got a couple of (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) coffees/hot chocolate which were pretty watery. Despite all that, it's spacious and does a decent job for somewhere to watch football - can see myself going back if around the area to try the food.

Staff were incredible food was great. And dog friendly!

Absolutely great atmosphere with live music and a BBQ coming up on Saturday. Stopped for a cycling coffee and they let us take the bikes to the beautiful garden. It was quite early and not too many people but it’s a really kind gesture from them. Will come back for sure!

No gluten-free beer on tap. Bit of a miss as I'm sure not the only one who would like a draft beer without gluten... Especially as there are so many good ones available now, local too.

Lovely venue with indoor and outdoor seating with choice of shade or sun. All the staff were helpful and friendly, in particular Aggy who made sure we enjoyed our visit. The roast pork loin was moist and tender and a good balance of meat, fat and crackling. Everything was well cooked. The Yorkshire pudding was a bit dry but was fine when soaked in gravy. My wife found her chicken roast a bit bland but from what I tasted it was ok for a typical English roast. It did appear to be fried rather than roast though.

Great atmosphere just like a pub should feel like and the service was excellent

Have started making this a regular Friday night dinner with my boyfriend. We are 5 weeks in and have loved everything on the menu. Staff are so friendly and don’t leave you waiting for anything. Pies are amazing. Reasonably priced. Always good vibes and so welcoming. Will be back next Friday :)

Good food, reasonable price, atmosphere and vibe is very nice

Good food and large outdoor area

The atmosphere and service are relaxed and nice overall, plenty of sitting area inside and outside as well, but the food was one of the worst I’ve had. Not much flavour to the burger and very dry meet, fish and chips that my friend had were relatively ok but again not much flavour and quite dry, however the dessert were terrible extremely sweet to the point that made you sick. It’s my 5th time at this pub and every time I had food but it seems that it’s overall their food is just getting worse which is a shame.

I’ve had food and drinks at this pub 4 times now and it seems that every time it gets worse. The quality of food is very disappointing. I had a burger and it was very dry and not much flavour to it. My friend had fish and chips and again some problem, not much flavour. The cherry on top was the dessert that was extremely sweet to the point where it made you sick. Atmosphere overall was nice and the service ok, however I would not try it and I don’t recommend this place as there are so many better pubs in Crouch End that are worth the try and they don’t disappoint.

This is the pub of all pubs. Perfect beer garden perfect range of beer ales and other refreshing drinks. But what makes this place is the staff. I recently held a charity event there with my cycle club Chain Gang Cyclist in conjunction with One more City a charity shop that works with the ICC that’s funds talented Reserach PHD students vs in to why cancer returns for the 2nd time breast for some people and how to end its progress. They also contributed to our charity 💜💜💜. Gaberial organised it all and she is an angel l. Her staff on the day are amazing they made every one feel welcome and service was out of this worls

This was my first time at this pub, and the vibes were fantastic. The outdoor space was super inviting. We got some chips and bruschetta with our drinks, and everything was spot on. Great food, great service—can't wait to come back!

I was waiting for a lift to York for approx 2 hours. Myself and a colleague waited at the Woodman beer garden and had Coca-Cola and chips. The landlord/staff were very friendly and accommodating. The beer garden was great

Great accommodating staff, always happy to assist.

Food was decent but the service was consistently bad. We had about 4 things forgotten about over the course of our short meal

Great place to enjoy live music and great food. Try to get/book the sofa next to the fireplace and get to feed the fire!

Roast Beef too expensive at £25 even though tasty Shepherds Pie delicious

Excellent, favourite North London pub. Location, ambience inside and out, food, service and some of the best live music in town. The Angels of Kaos choir last Sunday were magnificent. Thanks Woodman!!

A very nice place to have a drink with family or friends. True service with a smile!

Pretentious but extremely normcore. Service charge but you’ll wait for ages to get ur drinks even though you pay right away

A very traditional British pub with plenty of seating both inside and outside. The meals are decent, the quality is not always top notch (my roast chicken was utterly dry), but should please those who fancy this kitchen.

First time at the woodman, good drink recommendation and tasty cocktails by aggi. She made our experience a 10/10. Will definitely be back soon!!!

Friendly staff, good service, Burger is not bad, l don't recommend calamari I found this place expensive!

We had a family gathering there on the weekend. The staff very good and patient, wonderful atmosphere and artistic decoration.

The Woodman is a great pub, especially love their big outdoor area, part of which is also covered! Drinks are good, food is also very good, however the service is usually a bit slow. We had to wait more than 20 minutes for a drink on multiple occasions, and same for the bill, although the pub was not that busy. Still definitely recommend though!

We attended a family celebration and the staff did really work hard to make it a relaxed fun experience especially Fedora, who was so accommodating and patient! Food was good and tasty. Thank you The Woodman's

This is the best Sunday roast I've ever had. It served with wine and they were perfect match. The staff is very friendly and I really enjoyed my lunch.

Our waiter Joe was a legend, made our post wedding celebration great!

Very nice garden for a drink. Food is below average and there are many better options in the area.

Amazing evening Gabrielle and Keir were incredible also big thanks will be back very soon

Had to book twice (as the first one disappeared…) for a table for the football and still got stuck in a bad spot despite being explicitly shown a better one earlier in the day. Gabrielle completely mislead me just hours before in person and wasted our time. Avoid booking during the Euros.

Great pub lovely atmosphere the manger was incredibly helpful big thanks will be back soon

Very lovely staff, quality food and cosy atmosphere

I booked an area at The Woodman to celebrate a friend's 50th Birthday. The staff were great offering help when we needed it before the party and during it. Food was lovely and the area we reserved was perfect, they let us decorate beforehand which really helped. The DJ was excellent, we all had an amazing night.

Fabulous breakfast , sat in the area where there is heaters outside. Very cold weather to other years. Good service not rushed , character our waiter was.

Nice big pub. Some vegan options but could do with a few more.

Great 4 piece live jazz band ,top quality pub, food, drink and clientele.

Saturday afternoon for lunch. Most people were sitting in the beer garden however my friend and I opted to sit inside as we expected it to be quiet. Boy, were we wrong. We were the only guests inside but it was like sitting in a busy bus station. This must be the most dysfunctional team I have encountered in many years of eating in restaurants. Every verbal exchange had to be shouted. Every chair had to be dragged as noisily as possible. Every empty plate and glass had to be slammed on the counter. It was as if the paying guests (i.e. us) were invisible. Let's back up a little. Within a minute of arriving, the barman with the cropped top opens a bottle of champagne - of course the cork had to smash off the ceiling and fizz flew everywhere. We approached the counter to order food but the same guy abruptly told us to move to the end of the bar. No signs anywhere to indicate this to be necessary. Ten minute gap between friend's meal arriving and my own. No cutlery provided. In terms of positives the food was ok (£15 for a small coke with fish sandwich & side salad & chips) but we could not get out of this place fast enough. On leaving it was more quiet on the busy street outside than inside the pub.

Best pub on earth - Gabby is the best

Worse fish and chips I ever had. Make airport food look good

Very very rude waitress. We turned up for a quick pint. It was quite full but she told us that we could have a table for 1 hour. I waited 20 minutes for a drink at the bar (I don't know why only one person was serving on a Saturday evening) then the minute I sat down she came over to say she needed to prepare the table now. When I explained to her that I had just waited 20 minutes for a drink and that she told us we had an hour originally, she told us 'well that's your fault isn't it'.

Cracking bar ,near station ,good for pub crawl.friendly staff

Enjoyed it on a hot day sitting outside. Only issue is that the smokers are there as well

£5.00 for a coke, £6.80 for a pint of Guinness, you have to wait to be seated when you enter. Table service only, and they add 12.5% on top of the already inflated prices. Has the look but definitely not the feel of a real pub, and is insanely expensive.

Joke pub. Barmaid insisted on people queuing single file at the bar then a waiter aggresively shouted at the woman in front of me because she didn't leave a gap for him to run through. He was so rude. Bizarre.

The worst ratio of meat to bread I have ever seen in a "Reuben" sandwich!

Last night I ordered cheese and crackers, which I did not receive. I was given toast instead of crackers. Why was I not informed there were no crackers? I would not have ordered this if it was replaced by toast. It was not a good experience. I complained several times, and did continue to eat, as it was late and I was hungry. I have been coming here for 35 years. Can I trust ordering food here again. I did not pay the service charge, about £1.40, as I later had a coffee, and explained why I did not pay.

Food was great and staff are friendly but when there's an arsenal game on, getting service is tough. But definitely a beautiful place to go have some food and a few drinks.

We love the Woodman and last week I had a fantastic mushroom truffle risotto. My other favourite is the salmon, cream cheese and potato blini. It was a tough decision. Thanks chef. Staff as lovely as usual too. See you soon - Angi and Nick