The Woodman in Wandsworth

Bad attitude from the cheeky girl with her hair in a bun and silly London Soho jumper. We came here for lunch all the way from Surrey as my mate lives in Battersea and told me its under new management. Arrived with a paper note on the door "open at 1:30pm today". They are supposed to open much earlier!. We came back at 1:30pm . They still were not quite open yet ( chairs still on the tables). We were left to wait outside until she was ready to open. We are then told no food from the kitchen until 6PM!. We ordered beers and paid for them. My mate took out a packet of crisps from his bag to eat as tbey had no food available. This rude girl beh8nd the bar says, " Did you get that from us?". I mean seriously?, you have no food then get cheeky about us eating some crisps from our bag??.. DO NOT come to this place!. The staff are VERY rude. The service is rubbish!!! You will be VERY disappointed!!!. Very badly managed. Left a very bitter taste in my mouth. We WON'Treturn again until they get rid of that rude girl!.

Great pub that has recently been refurbished. The staff are always lovely, and I have only had a bowl of skinny fries, but they were fantastic skinny fries! I gave 4 star for atmosphere as I've only ever been in there at times I wouldn't necessarily say we're the busy times but the last time I was there, they had 2 different parties going on so it must be a good place to celebrate. I will be back there very soon 😍

Such a nice pub, also our waitress Zoe, was such a hero and made up some cocktails on the spot for us!!

Been renovated and now a really nice community pub. Great selection of beers and good food. Nice garden when the sun is out.

This used to be a country style pub in London but never quite drew the crowds needed. It's since been refurbished and is under new management. The manager is lovely and is very much a community landlord. He's done a great job refurbishing the pub and kept some of the charm with a more modern open feels. There's a good space out the back now, and the beer and wine selection is great. They allow dogs in too which is a plus. I can't comment on the food as I didn't have any at all as the kitchen was set to open the week after I went (it is open now). I will certainly visit again.

Nice to see this friendly local pub open again after refurbishment. Impressive array of good beers available from the re-designed bar. Haven't had the opportunity to try the food yet, but look forward to doing so shortly.

Presently closed for refurbishment, opening soon. This pub will have lots to offer the paying public

Unfortunately looks like the place has permanently closed

Such a chilled vibe and lovely beer garden. Always welcomed in by Simon and the team. Food is divine. Compliments to chef Laura! Best burgers in Battersea

Fabulous pub getting back on its feet thanks to new manager Simon (who's genuinely a great guy). Excellent and highly valued local pub that's dog friendly with a great selection of beers which you can ask to taste before buying. Serves food Wednesday to Sunday at certain times, but be warned the menu is regularly updated - no more steak or truffle fries. It's away from the hustle of Battersea Park Road and is very family and community-centric. Great find and highly recommended.

We met some family here and had a lovely lunch. Location is charming inside and out. Staff is friendly and helpful and drinks and food were wonderful.

I’ve tried my best to support The Woodman under its new management, having been a loyal customer since the 1980s when countless pictures of customers adorned the walls - we were like a family. But in great contrast to previous management over the decades, for me there isn’t any longer the personal welcome or appreciation (despite an auspicious start) that I get from the management in other local establishments. So sad.

A classic London pub, must visit. Great food, great atmosphere and the staff are amazing. If you want a slice of real London, come here for a meal and a drink

Full pint price 5.80 charged for a shandy…

We had a roast dinner here today, 7 of us! The food was outstanding! The service was fantastic! Can't wait to come back again! 10 out of 10 from us!

Great local pub with the best staff. All so friendly and knowledgeable. Great service, beer and wines. A must visit.

Old English pub, good for drinks and food.

Had the Sunday roast it was delicious

Good Sunday lunch, nice atmosphere but not too noisy, service a little slow when it was busy but very friendly

Very friendly pub with great wines, beer and lovely food. Thoroughly recommend!!

We popped in but had missed the kitchens food window ( we will be back for food!) but, the lady behind the bar was one of the best bar people I’ve come across in a while. She heard my friend telling me what the other 3 friends wanted to order while serving someone else, and confirmed it with me when she’d finished serving the other customer. Very switched on and very friendly- if only all bar staff were this good. The manager was also very helpful and friendly.

Lovely traditional pub with some different kind of beers. Definitely recommend it!

It pains me to put only 3 out of 5 stars on this because we (my partner and i) went here previously and it was absolutely amaizng and brilliant...however this was our second visit as a couple (it's actually my partners local tho) and I must stress..this place is amazing, whixh is 2hy I scored it 5 stars still. The big let down is we chose this place specifically because, besides how great the venue is, the service and atmosphere.. I'm a type 2 diabetic so I have to eat only low carb foods ideally. So the sausage bites, baked camnbert (however you spell it) and even the burgers (without bins) is all I can eat.. however they had none of these and intact the only thing left was vegan burgers, fish and chips ..whixh then after paying we were told isn't avaliable.. the waitress/bar girl was aweosme tho and offered to change it out to fish bites and refunded the difference in cash but it was reslly disappointing and took the edge off the relaxed dinner for 2 we had planned as I couldn't eat anything they had left. So basically I watched my partner have dinner then I went home. Bit of a let down... however...... ..I'm still marking thia place 5 out of 5 for overall because I know how good they are normally when it's not as busy (it was packed this eve we went) and the food quality is absolutely lovely.. so I will be taking her back there for a third go.. hopefully they have enough of everything available. Management please keep the sausage bites and cheese in stock? Also in their defence, it was the weekend of Bank Holiday so maybe they were trying to not order too much? I'm not sure. Atmosphere there is AMAZING staff are all lovely.. every one. We will come back again soon.

The Woodman is under new management and ownership since the beginning of 2024. The food is excellent the staff a great and the atmosphere is back to its hay days. perfect local boozer for all occasions. We pop in after the gym for lunch, meet friends for drinks and dinner. take a book and sit quietly in the back or sit at the front and bump into regulars and locals. if you live is SW11 - make it a regular haunt

Lovely food , u won't be disappointed

Visited The Woodman with 3 generations of the family on a Friday evening. Really good pub food, we had burgers and fish and chips. Good selection of real ales and affordable wine list. First visit but a real treat. 👍

Feeling a tad tender and glum with my hangover but Danielle and Natalie soon brought a ray of sunshine into my day! A great example of local pub mentality! A smile and a warm personalised greeting that is so often missed and forgotten in so many places!

Brilliant pub, happy to see it open again. Lovely pint of Guinness! A lovely Sunday roast and brillaikt staff. Overall a stunning pub for a pint!

Came here on Sunday for Mother’s Day and had the Sunday Roast. The manager offered us free Prosecco courtesy of Mother’s Day which was a nice treat. Lovely food and very attentive staff. The manager is very thoughtful and friendly. The roast was absolutely delicious and the apple pie was heavenly! Going back this weekend for a friend’s birthday - can’t wait!

Yep, a great pint of Guinness. Although it was tolerated with every child and there parent at a weekend treating a public house like there personal playground which I found slightly tiresome. Thanks for being out of the way and most appreciative of showing some sport however if the prams and cockapoos could be limited I think a much better experience could be had.

Recently moved to the area this is a fantastic local! The most wonderful bar staff in SW who are welcoming and friendly. Nice food and good selection of interesting beers and drinks! Love The Woodman.

Great local pub, friendly staff and reasonably priced food. Fantastic Sunday lunch.

The Woodman is back open under new management with the return of the famous Sunday roasts. Great local pub, excellent beer and friendly staff.

Fabulous pub, food was amazing, shout out to Laura in the kitchen. Give it a go if you are in the area

Super cute local pub. Popped in for a quick drink, and it's got a really nice feel to it. I'll definitely be back

Very happy to have the Woodman back and running. Simon and team are doing a great job! Kitchen is back open and I highly suggest giving it a try! We had a roast last weekend, highly recommend.

Just a lovely pub, great local.

Lovely place a bit expensive but very homely and warm

Great drinks and atmosphere. Definitely one of the best in the area!

Was made very welcome by the team - looking forward to returning.

Visited the newly opened Woodman for a friends birthday last night and it was genuinely one of the best experiences I’ve had at a pub. They accommodated us by the fire and gave free drinks and some chocolates for the birthday girl and did some shots with us. The kitchen isn’t quite up and running so they let us order pizza in but we will definitely be back for food when the kitchen is ready.

So pleased to see The Woodman has re opened (well done to the the community members who campaigned so hard!). It's a fantastic cosy pub with a real 'local' feel. New manager seems super nice and very excited about the kitchen re opening and the return of the Woodman roast!!

hands down the nicest pub around! really great service and ambience!

Its nice to come back after a 18 years. Has not been change at all. I wish the best for a new bussiness owner.

Woodman is now open with brilliant new manager/owner Simon and friendly colleague Dom. great wine selection and plans to get the restaurant and pizza oven going are very exciting. It’s a charming, dog and kid friendly place, worth a stop in this charming part of battersea!

Great pub under new ownership - lovely to see the atmosphere back. A real gem, one of the best pubs in SW London.

As of July 2023, pub has unfortunately closed. Currently no plans to reopen.

This used to be the best pub in Battersea, I used to come in here all the time, sadly since it's changed hands the service is awful, the beer is average and they play the most ghastly rap music. The only saving grace is the price of the pints! When compared to the quiz nights, fresh oysters and sterling single malts of the previous publicans it doesn't quite come up to scratch.... could try harder....

Stopped by as my daughters first communion. Arranged a dinner . Have been before a couple of years ago the menu has changes from English to a more mixed . My group found the food nice and good tasting from steak to large pork chop ,thai green curry. we arrived it was not too busy at 2pm We all liked the food . ....thank you . Recommended.

The menu is mostly Greek with a few English dishes. Dietary requirements were not listened to fully! Chips were frozen, the meals weren’t hot, the plant burger was a distant relative of what a plant burger should look and taste like, many dishes were “off” the menu, and there were only two other diners there, whereas The Woodman used to be packed by 8.30- the time we had had enough of the lacklustre food and disinterested staff, apart from the embarrassed waiter, who had the good grace to apologise. They don’t answer their phone or emails and their website is from the previous owners.

We took a friend with a dietary requirement for her Birthday to the Woodman. We paid 2 visits in person to make sure they can provide her with a simple Jacket potato with butter and cheese on the side . I even followed it by an email which went unanswered. We turned up yesterday evening for this Birthday dinner. Not only the potato was served with cheese and butter on top , which was returned by this Lady , there was no cheese , biscuits or bread for this lady to eat. In fact half the menu was not available due to Bank holiday. In fact this lady ended up eating a sorbet for her Birthday dinner . In spite of my protest of my protest , they charged me for both the Jacket potato which was sent back and the sorbet. The manager was not there for us to complain too. My burger was also a disaster. The bacon was uncooked.. They are complacent , grandiose , amateurs with no idea how to entice customers or serve decent food. Never Again.

We attended as a group of friends and were disappointed by the poor service and food. We had to ask multiple times for water, drinks etc at one point I went up to the bar and asked where our drinks were and there were 6 members of staff chatting and doing absolutely nothing.

The food was good but the prices to portion ratio is a little outrageous considering it’s a pub. Would rather eat in an upscale restaurant in Soho for that bill! £70+ for two people in an English pub is a bit unreal. The staff was extremely attentive and kind.

Nice little pub, great Sunday roasts. Good cast and keg beer selection and nice back garden

Really nice boozer with a sun trap garden. Lacks seating inside.

Disappointing food for the price and very slow service. Would not return.

This was a rubbish experience. The waitress was hopeless, couldn’t remember the simplest request, dumped food on the table. And the food was lamentable from roast beef to green curry, starters and pudding. All lazy and greasy. And not cheap. Avoid. Ps we didn’t complain because there was no point: if they had any standards they wouldn’t have produced what they provided

The lamb was average the price wasn't

Went for Sunday roast; waiter checked our order three times...3 roasts and 1 fish-n-chips is not that difficult, roasts were decent, not impressed with batter of the fish, too greasy in my eyes, finished plates were not cleaned away, kids had to go to the counter to ask about desserts, hope new owners will improve as our neighbourhood go to pub

Can’t recommend this enough! Sunday roast (meet and vegetables) was perfectly cooked, the fish and chips was excellent, the service was great and friendly, and the manager (Komninos) was happy to chat with us and tell us about his new venture. Woodman is a new gem in the Battersea area. Located in a quite area, easily reachable by Santander bike, it preserves its traditional character and has the vibes of a non-mainstream freehouse. Great selection of desserts (with some really good ones from Turkey and Greece) and a carefully crafted wine list! Can’t wait to go back!

Sunday roast for true food lovers and greek desserts as an exprerience. Komninos, the owner, is a great host!

Since changing owners the food menu has increased but not with quality. what used to be a small but good menu is now huge. Ordered chicken wings for almost £8 and 6 tiny wings arrived- the side salad was bigger than the portion of wings. New owners should have a re-look at their menu and prices, shocking.

Fish and chips soggy, fish oozed grease and the batter was wet, bright yellow and tasted of katsu curry. Sent back to the kitchen, the plate was returned and I was told I could have another but it would just be the same. Katsu curry itself not crispy and again, the batter was 'soggy'. Very expensive for what you are served. It's a shame because the pub is nice and the bar staff friendly. I would go for drinks but not to eat again.

Drinks good and bar staff friendly (the only reason for the 3 star)! We ate in the bar because we had a dog with us which was no problem, but the food was TERRIBLE. I sent back the fish and chips because the fish was soggy, oozing with 'liquid' and the batter bright yellow and tasted of katsu curry (another item on the menu). I was told I could have another but that it would be the same. Really, really disappointing. Hopefully the restaurant end is better, because what I was served looks nothing like photos from other reviews of this pub.

I used to be so proud to have this great gastropub as my local, but in line with all the other reviews since the change of ownership a few months ago, it’s not what it used to be. The food quality is well below the previous standards, and yet more expensive, and the atmosphere is non-existent, presumably because all the other regulars have had the same experience I had. And yes, they can’t even deep fry fish batter properly, we were also served some soggy coated fish.

Poor food, poor service and overpriced. Only one other table eating - on a Friday evening. Shame, this used to be a gem of a place.

Went in for Sunday lunch today since re-opening with new owners. They are still settling in however the staff are friendly and the food was very good, a proper Sunday pub lunch…half a (large) chicken, crispy roast potatoes, savoy cabbage, carrots, puréed squash, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Go check it out!

I have to say unfortunately I agree with the last review from Reuben. The Woodman was one of my favourite pubs in the area for drink and good quality pub food. Hadn't been for a year or so, and I understand it has changed hands in the last month or so. The menu is pre dominantly Greek, over priced I think (even with price increases) as is the red wine, 2 bottles at £25 and then jumps up to £40 odd quid! We were the only people eating on a Saturday night. Few people in the pub but also very quiet. One positive was our waiter (who used to work with the old owners) - he was very good. But that being said I wouldn't rush back, which is a real shame.

Terrible experience from start to finish unable to make a booking online so just dropped in for a meal, the menu is just odd Greek food, fish and chips, Thai curry. The atmosphere was non existent probably because no one was in the restaurant on a Saturday night !

Love this place and hope it survives the current economic challenges but at £6.20 for Amstel you have a distorted view of economics - people will not pay this price - if , like me for just one pint not 3 which defeats you strategy of raising prices so high

Very expansive price for poor food cooked without passion and served in the same way . The food quality and taste was very under the expectation , especially for that price .

Great atmosphere. Fast service.

Excellent service and excellent food ☺️

Very accommodating and helpful staff, cosy and with excellent food. Had a great birthday party!

Traditional pub, locked away from busy streets. Excellent beer and service

Amazing service, had a booking for X amount of people last moment some people showed up that wasn't planned. However, the staff still made it work. Food was spot on and the venue has a really cozy vibe to it. 👍

Problem in the kitchen beyond their control so no food... lovely place and stag were so so apologetic..

We go to the Woodman regularly for drinks but last Sunday we decides to try their Sunday roast, as we had family visiting. We tried every plate on the menu and they didn't disappoint. Portions are generous, food was well cooked and well presented. Service was pretty fast considering how busy they were. Will definitely eat again.

Fantastic food, shocking service. Sat in our reserved table for 15 minutes before anyone asked if we'd like a drink. When the food (Sunday roast) did arrive it was excellent. But they didn't ask us how it was, if we'd like condiments, and they got our drinks order wrong. I can let it slip when they're extremely busy, but we sat there watching the staff chat amongst themselves whilst we waited for someone to take our order. The waitress took my plate away whilst my partner was still eating, then left her empty plate on the table for 20 minutes before asking if we'd like dessert. Such a shame that great food is let down by amateur service.

We booked for a table of 17, the day before they cancelled with this pitiful excuse! After we booked we were told that we have to order the same within our group, although we were never told this we excepted it as it would be unlikely to find somewhere with such short notice with our size! To then be told less then 24hr before with this email is a joke, so beware anyone booking their Xmas party with them! I called and the bar staff answered the phone he said he could not help and it wasn’t his problem, he asked me who my email was from and I replied the woodman he replied what no name and I said no just signed from the woodman, he said I suggest you find out who emailed you and put the phone down, I tried to call back no answer! Totally disgusting! Not to mention unprofessional!

Cancelled last minute, staff rude it’s like talking to a child, I can’t help I am sorry! Well who can?

Due to change of plans, needed a meal on Saturday night. The front bar very busy, but found a table for three in the back. This pub is much larger then it looks from the outside. Service was good and wait was OK even with a number of large groups. Food was just what we needed. Will visit again.

Great service and abit like the TARDIS!! Basic good food that doesn't break the bank. Lively Weekender 😜

I recommend this pub! Very tasty meat, excellent service, we got a gastronomic pleasure!

We stayed in the area and thankfully discovered The Woodman soon enough so that we could return for a second meal. Our first meal was Wednesday Steak Night — a great steak dinner that was fairly priced. We returned, on recommendation from the manager, for Oyster night and enjoyed a delicious five course meal and live music. The family who runs the restaurant were very welcoming. Highly recommend for all who want a great meal in a great atmosphere!

My husband and I had a couple of pints in our beautiful local pub the Woodman. We were greeted like long lost friends by the welcoming, friendly staff. Everyone was really attentive, explaining to people what they needed to do upon arrival. We have missed this place so much as it is a really important part of our community and they have done so much to ensure the safety of both patrons and staff. Definitely worth a visit and next time we will eat there too, as the food is great. Definitely recommend you visit.

Never fails for quality of food, quality of service and atmosphere. Such a great pub! Highly recommend. Staff are so helpful and polite!!

Trying to get the various elements our family together to celebrate a birthday on the eve of lockdown restrictions being eased was always going to be a challenge but the team at The Woodman went above and beyond to make it work for us - wothout compromising the C19 rules. Grate vibe, smashing staff and excellent Sunday roasts. In short - The Woodman made our day and we are very grateful.

Great beer garden and staff. The beer was good and the cod and chips was amazing. I think the service charge 20 % shouldn't be automatically added to the bill though

I ate here with my family on Sunday 25th April. We all had starters, Sunday roasts and desserts and everything was good quality food. The staff were very attentive and the COVID precautions / procedures were excellent. Considering we were allocated a 2 hour window the service was unhurried and we all had an enjoyable experience. I would strongly recommend this pub / restaurant.

So nice to be able to eat outside again. Had a lovely, simple dinner here. Booked ahead for a 2 hour slot. Decent choices on menu, but not very good for vegetarians or vegans. Really delicious steak !

Lovely pub with fantastic staff and good food. The team were efficient, helpful and courteous. Very good value for money and would definitely go back.

And we’re back! This was our first choice for dinner after the previous lockdowns and again this time. If anything, the food is better than ever. I had fish and chips, which I can rarely resist when it’s not Sunday (can’t beat the roasts) and my wife had the stone bass. Both delicious, as were our starters (arancini and a ceviche). The outdoor area is cosy, covered and heated. Staff are as friendly as always and it felt wonderful to be among relaxed chatting people again. We’ll be back as soon as we can get another reservation!

Wow, best pub food I've ever had. I'm lucky enough to live within a 5 minute walk so I've tried most of the menu. I must say how amazing the service and the food is. 10/10

Our first “substantial meal” after the second lockdown had to be here, at our favourite pub, and it was better than ever. The dining room is COVID safe, there’s a new canopy and heaters to make the outside area even more comfortable and, most importantly of all, the food, drinks and service were as excellent as ever. (Our burger and fish & chips were both delicious). We’ll be back tomorrow for their wonderful Sunday roast!

Party of 4. Oysters to start - fabulous. I had Roast Pork - absolutely delicious. Others had Sole, Beef - which was also very good. Fish and Chips was just ok - but come to this place for the roasts!

Thought we would give the woodman a try having a great Sunday lunch there in the past and the menu looked great. Had a 10-15 minute wait for our table where we stood in between the bar and restaurant whilst we waited. We were seated and drinks order taken quite quickly.The food took slightly longer than we expected which meant that we were not able to order dessert due to closing at 10 also was not ableto make changes to the dishes... The food was okay and I would visit again as I would like to try the rest of the menu!

Reservamos una mesa para bebidas anoche y pasamos un par de horas en el pub Woodman. El personal fue extremadamente acogedor y nuestra mesa estaba desinfectada y lista para usar cuando llegamos. El pub es obviamente un lugar popular entre los lugareños y los visitantes por igual. Tuvimos una larga charla con la encantadora casera que nos hizo sentir muy cómodos durante estos tiempos difíciles debido a COVID - 19. Vivimos en Sussex y visitamos Londres con regularidad, por lo que definitivamente haremos de The Woodman uno de nuestros destinos favoritos para tomar algo y, con suerte, comer la próxima vez. Espero volver pronto siempre que lo permitan las restricciones. Angela xx

We have enjoyed a lovely roast meal here a number of times. This year and last we also have loved the annual Oyster Festival!

Excelente asado, la calidad de la carne y la cocción fue excelente y el festival de ostras fue tentador, así que tuvimos algunos como entrantes, el jersey fue fabuloso y bien presentado. El servicio fue amable y eficiente y la cerveza era la mejor que hemos tenido. A ++ en general Lo pasamos genial en un gran pub, ¡solo podemos recomendarlo!