The Woodman in Bromley - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Just the place for a drink. Quite busy on a Friday night and selling pizzas from a trump in the car park. Nice place.

Place is barking up the wrong tree! Chopped their hours. Not much on the menu and an atmosphere to freeze any forest. Shame as the pint was ok.

Terrible pub, extremely rude manager and my friends 40th was an absolute shambles there. Avoid!!!

NEVER COME HERE AGAIN. Had a big birthday celebration booked in for the marquee out the back to be told the morning of my birthday party with 60 guests arriving that evening that the marquee was unavailable due to no heating or electrics something like that, so got told we can have the bar area instead and they would shut the whole pub off so it can be private but they didn't! Throughout the party we had randoms swan in and out it was not private at all, I suppose they didn't really want to do that as the locals would not of liked it! The atmosphere was so bad because there no room we was so squashed up, they didn't bother removing any tables away so no room to dance we couldn't hear any music playing and half way through the party the music was turned off. The food area was squashed in the corner, it would of been a bit more room on the other side of the pub, I suppose they didn't want to do that as there were other customers coming in and out. I also ordered their food package and did not get enough food it was almost like they cut half of it out, we had some sandwiches, sausage rolls, spring rolls, quiche, cheese, crackers, satay, cues and carrot sticks, yorkies, we had no nuggets or roast potatoes or anything else there was definitely not enough to feed my guests! I had brought some of my own food, can't help but think that is probably why they cut half the food out, they said it was all okay to do that.. Also halfway through the party the kitchen staff decided to pack a doggy bag up for themselves to take home when half my guests hadn't even eaten yet! The food that was leftover (which wasn't a lot) some cheese and crackers really when I asked for some foil or a container to take it away the staff were very rude and said they did not have anything I said what about some cling film or something and she took the tray away in a can't be arsed manor and took it out the back. When it came to singing Happy Birthday to me no one came over because there wasn't any room in the corner! Half my guests left early because it wasn't a party vibe everyone just sat talking instead of which should of been get up and dance! We will never go here again as a family or pop in for a drink anymore! Something that was meant to be a big celebration and one to remember for a good reason, well it certainly will be remembered as a complete shambles! I don't understand why the Marquee was not checked a few days before, knowing that there was going to be a big celebration, at least then we would of had a few days to reschedule the venue. There was no way the bar area would of been agreed as an option as it was way too small for the amount of guests and I think the management knew that if we had a phone call on the morning of the party it would be too late to go anywhere else... I think it is absolutely disgusting how we were treated and I really hope this disappointment never happens again. All they seemed to be interested in was the money.

I pop in with a group of friends occasionally, always welcomed with friendly bar staff and a nice pint , would definitely recommend,

A quiet Friday lunchtime so not the best time to judge atmosphere. Good tasty food and pleasant staff. Will definitely be returning.

One of two Nice village pubs. Adequate garden but there are better if that's important to you. On Fridays has a visiting Pizza van which offers fab take-away pizzas at reasonable prices.

Friendly atmosphere, ukulele evening once a fortnight

Great pub, amazing owners and all in all great experience. The food is freshly prepared by a very well experienced chef who goes above and beyond to get every detail to specification.

I was involved in their Xmas ukulele jingle jam. An amazing afternoon.

Very small food portions. Large meal was just 1 sausage more than a small. Not worth the price difference. We had about 10 beans. Food is decent though last time some chips were raw. The building is very cold inside. They use some cleaning chemicals at the bar which burns your throat and eyes. Edit. 6 months on no better.. Broken toilet seat in ladies cut the back of my legs. Reported to the barmaid who said toilets were not her responsibility. No sorry or offer if 1ST aid. Pub up the road packed at lunchtime. This one now almost empty.

Four of us had lunch today accompanied by our spaniels. We’d booked, and were in a comfortable alcove, where the dogs weren’t bothering anyone else. We ate prawns, sandwiches and chips, all nicely made and presented. Service was excellent, perfectly paced, and it was kind of the team to serve us drinks as well as food, so that we didn’t have to keep getting up and down. With eight beverages the bill was £70 which we thought represented good value for money.

As frequent travellers from South London to Hastings, we're always on the lookout for hidden gems along the way. Last weekend, our curiosity led us to the Woodman for a Sunday lunch, and what a delightful discovery it turned out to be. My wife opted for the nut roast, and she couldn't stop praising it—it earned the prestigious title of one of the best she's ever had in a pub, coming close to her homemade masterpiece. That's quite an accolade! I went for the roast pork, and the succulence was truly impressive. Even considering the late lunch hour, it remained wonderfully moist. My sister's choice was the roast beef, perfectly cooked with a slight pinkish hue, adding to its tenderness. The meat portions were generous, with ample servings of potatoes and the homemade Yorkshire pudding. However, I'd offer a slight criticism about the quantity of other veggies, which seemed a bit wanting. The good news is, upon mentioning it to the attentive staff, they promptly remedied the situation. It's refreshing to experience such responsive service. In the end, we left with the feeling of having stumbled upon a hidden gem just off the beaten track. The Woodman's Sunday lunch was a pleasant surprise, and it has certainly earned a spot on our list of favourites.

We always enjoy visiting this pub, either for drinks or lunch. The service is friendly and the locals are welcoming. Food is only served at lunchtimes, but you can take in a takeaway in the evening - the pizza cart outside on a Friday is a winner. The food is of a high standard and all homemade, I particularly like the pies and roast dinner on a Sunday. Recommend trying out this small village pub for a pleasant change from all the run of the mill chain pubs.

Lovely roast dinner & very good value. Staff great & very accommodating with my mother-in-law in a wheelchair. x Thank you so much :)

Excellent village pub. Shepherd Neame ales on hand pump,, plenty of community events, big garden. Great place.

Terrific place to visit, it was really good I came back,

The Woodman is a great village pub that feels like you are taken back to an older time when you enter. The layout is quirky, but charming and it always has a good selection of Shepherd Neame beers on draught. Although I would not change the decor (love the hop vines in the bar area!), I would say that perhaps it needs a little tidying and cleaning up a little.

Very nice, food good, staff good.

Visited today very welcoming pub but the food selected Chilli Con Carne was sadly tasteless - ingredients needs to be revisited

Cosy typical old world pretty relaxing pub.

The wine selection is poor and limited, especially the white wine and the landlord is not very welcoming.

Love, Love, Loooovvveeee this little gem place and the prawns and wedges are yummy :)

Great pub. You can buy a freshly baked pizza cooked outside and eat it in the pub - perfect! Every Friday.

Very welcoming. Enjoyed lunch of fish and chips. Will return in the summer to make use of the garden

It's a lovely place to chill. Both the food and beer are pretty good, too.

We went to this pub to arrange a wake for my mum who had sadly passed away. They was amazing and a big thank you to Wendy the chef 👩‍🍳, she was lovely as was the staff.

Proper pub. Great food, great beer and great staff.

Lovely welcoming pub which serves good food and very good ale, so do yourself a favour and pop in for a visit!

A group of us had a wonderful Sunday lunch today at The Woodman. Alice was very welcoming and attentive. Food was delicious. I recommend this lovely warm friendly pub.

Fantastic friendly little pub. Got stuck in the village for a couple of hours with the kids and couldn't have been made more welcome. Great pint of Whitstable Bay and the oxtail crisps are great !

Great venue , they do a lot for the local community, Pete and his staff always make you welcome.

Looked tired and needed clearing. Food OK. It's a friendly place at a very slow pace.

Great charity quiz for a great cause. It was hosted really well and all the staff are great.

Lovely enjoyed quiz night nice friendly pub

Cosy local pub, good choice of beer

Today went for a cappuccino and sandwich, panini, side fries with friend...AMAZING...Fresh bread, lovely side salad, tasty fillings!!! Fantastic interior and good vibes. Staff lovely and helpful ❤️ And the evening menu looks fantastic...Will be back ❤️

Great pub, great landlord and fun atmosphere. A real pub.

Great afternoon, excellent staff and buffet.

Had a lovely charity evening at the pub, let down by the awful food, not just a one off as four of us at our table had equally poor food.

Took our 5 month old puppy out today with us for lunch. The welcome for all of us could not have been warmer. Lunch was fabulous, both the cod and the pie were excellent and we will certainly visit again soon. It is a truly friendly pub for both people and dogs.

Good local pub, decent bar garden and the food is recommended. Good staff.

A lovely relaxing pub to have lunch and a couple of pints. The staff are very friendly and helpful and looked after our group.

We stopped in for a Sunday dinner which was delicious 😋 the kids were over the moon with their dessert too, friendly staff and locals too

We ve just had lunch in the Woodman with our doggies. Its such a lovely friendly pub.

Amazing atmosphere and amazing customers you really feel welcome

Lovely welcome. Just popped in for a bit as we went for a wander. Ended up having lunch (well we ordered 2 starters to share). Just a good pub…the way I like pubs to feel.

Nothing wrong with this pub inside, and the food is good, it's very nice, but outside in the garden it's like a tip. Rubbish everywhere. They have some kind of hessian on the floor with bits of grass growing through it. wherever you look there are old barrels, broken chairs and tables, just utter mess everywhere. There is a marquee for weddings etc, quite why you would want a wedding reception here is beyond me because you couldn't take any photos outside without rubbish in the picture. Why can't the landlord tidy it up, there's a Council dump down the road! It's a shame because if it wasn't for such an awful messy garden area it would be a good pub.

Great food, great staff, great management, great night!

Friendly and welcoming. A great dog friendly place to spend an hour.

A well run, quiet, relaxing pub with good pub grub and and spacious garden.

Nice Sheppard neme pub good selection of beers Pizza hut in front garden

Great food and drinks in a nice garden, really good value too. Thanks and we'll definitely be back!

Really nice, family run pub. Nice outdoor seating

For creatinh a COVID friendly and novel heated marquee in the garden, helpful and friendly staff and warm food it deserves 5 stars. These guys make so much effort

They worked so hard to create warm, comfortable and attractive outdoor seating areas

Had a lovely lunch here. Great burgers and really friendly staff. Thank you.

Friday wood fired pizzas are YUM

Sunny day, good food and good company.

Good pub with lots of outside space

Lots of outdoor seating, great burger.

Pete and his team made our first pub eating experience, safe comfortable and most certainly above and beyond government guidelines for covid 19. Thank you for a safe comfortable Sunday and lovely meal see you soon x

Lively village pub. Very friendly staff and customers.

Another Great home cooked lunch at the Woodman. Friendly, warm atmosphere created by the staff, just can't fault it!

Love the place, lovely people, polite, friendly staff, plus access for wheelchairs

Great Sunday roast friendly staff good prices 5 star will def come back

Great little pub. Wish we had the same in Crowborough. Great music selection. Great beers on tap. Nice quiet and friendly pub. Just how they used to be!

Went there last Friday, after a meeting by the Farnborough History Society, and got there about 12pm. There were already groups of ladies who dine, and had about 3 pints of the IPA, very nice. Then disided to treat myself to fish and chips, cost £10.50, and IPA at £4.20. The meal was excellent, crispy batter, hot chips, and the peas were hood as well, so many cooks just cant be bothered to drain them first, but these were excellent. When I was leaving I noticed that the bar staff were all aged under 30, while all the customers were aged over 60. Not quite sure why this was, could be something to do with value for money. I also noticed there was a very sexist division, all of the ladies were sat at tables, and nearly all the men stood at the bar.

It's a great place in many ways. A local that tries to make everyone welcome and I like that. Small but big enough and in summer great to sit outside. Food is well above average and they try to put on some variety. Book if you want to eat though generally you will be fine. As with most locals there is the local faction blocking the bar area but I guess they rely on guys like that to keep them going

Lovely old fashioned country pub. Nice beers too!

We have eaten here a few times as this year.Pleasant staff and easy parking.Nice to sit in garden when the weather is good.We had cod and chips last time.Really good fresh cod nicely presented.Meals are really good value.

Great atmosphere and good beer.

I visited the woodman tonight, working. I have to say what a gorgeous pub. Great energy from the family who own it and all the staff. You made us feel welcome and it didn't feel like work. Thank you. I hope to one day bring my partner and son down to visit and the dogs. I will have to see if I can find those b&bs you mentioned, or the travelodge. Again, thank you!! Kirsty

My two friends and myself had a lovely lunch today, in The Woodman, High Street Farnborough Village, my new local, we all enjoyed it very much , good food, good friendly service, and great value.

Not normally a fan of the lager here but have discovered spitfire lager. The pubs ok. A bit cliquey.

My mate's local, and a very pleasant experience.

Tasty food and friendly service

Very good local pub with friendly staff and a good choice of ales. The pub is very welcoming and there are plenty of events on to keep the locals entertained

Small pub frequented by locals to Farnborough. quiz night Thursdays. Food excellent and home cooked.

The most unfriendly pub we been to, they don't welcome you at all.

Lovely village pub, friendly staff good selection of beers

Friendly, dogs allowed, quiz on Thursday nights, does not regularly show sport. No loud music.

Lovely pub, great food, friendly staff

I want to live in this pub. It's lovely.

Frequented thus hostelry on a number of occasions. In the village it offers good ale and food. The garden is great in the summer. Dog friendly.

Great pub, friendly to dogs and to people. Really good burgers and well kept beer. Good service too. Farnborough Fields, behind the pub, is a great place for an appetite-building dog walk.

Lovely atmosphere and great food

Nice friendly pub with great landlord, apart from when he sets the quiz questions!

A good pubs pub, friendly with good beer, just needs a bit of modernising.

Good service and the Venison pie was pretty damn good

Very friendly staff in a family friendly pub!

Good solid pub with nice garden.

It hasn't really changed physically since I first came here 40+ years ago. Cheerful service, eclectic menu and Shepherd Neame beers. Not a fan of Golding's hops.

Great countryside pub. Very welcoming owners and the beer garden is beautiful. Try The Woodman's burger it's top notch 😊😊 I highly recommend for a nice meal or a drink with friends.

Visited this pub on a number of occasions. Good menu but make sure you book a table for Sunday roast. Good garden in the summer. Dog friendly, which makes this local village pub a go to place with our four legged companion.

had my very first beer in the woodman 1945, was to young but was aloud in with my father who returned from the war from the RAF 1945.we lived in ' meadow cottage' orchard road. [ used to watch 'dog fights from our back garden' fantastic place.

We had the Ploughman’s and Roast Beef Dinner - both were fresh, tasty and good value for money. For pudding we had the 1/2 pint Woodman Sundae which was lovely. Really friendly staff and definitely will return mid week for the light lunches which have been highly recommended.

We brought some friends who were staying with us from chesterfield to the woodman and they loved the atmosphere the gdn is great especially for our dog

Nice 'local' pub with reasonable food and nice draught bitter.

Nice cheerful bar staff, good selection of food which was well cooked. Funny layout but has a quaint interior. A favourite with the locals. Only downside is it does need a bit of a deep clean and a spruce up as it's looking a bit tired now. Good atmosphere and dog friendly.