The Woodman in Norwich

Had a carvery on mothers day and some of their crispy wings, the carvery was bare and had to wait for more to come out The wings were 96% bone and the chicken on it was very dry They only have 1 highchair in the entire pub After having the carvery I’ve been feeling very ill, couldn’t finish it at all, the sweed mash was very bitter and too peppery and the roast potato’s were very strange tasting Not to mention the music blasting from the kitchen with the kitchen door wide open- not very professional coming from working in kitchens myself Very disappointed won’t be returning unfortunately Edit: 2 days later and I am still ill with food poisoning around a 9 month old, really not ideal very disheartening

treatment my mumma today for mothers day special she was excited for the free dessert 🙈😂 all jokes aside this is a lovely little place to eat, food was amazing, we really enjoyed it. even ordered desserts for ourselves aswell 😍 atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming we will definitely return again. thank you 😊

Make better "garlic mash" myself. The sausages with the bangers and mash tasted and looked cheap. However the "woodman sharing" starter was good.

Food good value for money.Service could have been quicker. After a second visit I couldn't find fault with food or service.

2nd visit. Good drink selection, friendly staff and good reasonably priced food. Great value if you go for one of the deals

This place lies about their opening times. They don't start serving food until 12 which is not what is advertised both on location and on their website. Had to go back to Norwich to have dinner.

Over priced drink they don't pay there bills so the beers are always out of stock the place needs a full overhaul

Excellent carvery ,lovely turkey and beef, carrots were lovely roast potatoes great. Would recommend well worth the value.

Very quiet at lunchtimes, food is average, service was very slow, staff were very nice x

Two carveries for £15? Solid, but don't be expecting the best. The Woodman is one of those pubs I seem to drive past with it barely registering. Recently it's been decorated with all sorts of signs and a luscious new paint job to try and catch the eyes of the thousands that must drive past just like I did. So I stopped in to take on their advertised carvery and watch a bit of football. Let's be clear from the off, this is a pub in transition. It's clearly been a neighbourhood pub for generations, you can almost sense the ciggy smoke and see where the big D board would have hung beside the optics all those years ago. It's a very big space, broken up into a series of rooms, which makes it feel smaller than it should, but if it had a peak rush you can imagine it would handle things just fine. So it feels smaller but also echoey, a little tired perhaps and that's not so bad for a lazy afternoon. The staff are all bright, helpful, exuberant and smart. They were welcoming and patient with my obvious hangover. The carvery! Let's manage expectations here. Two carveries for £15 is almost unheard of 'in this economy' so whilst this isn't exactly a carvery from Temu, you have to remember it's not going to be the Ivy grill. The meats were fantastic. At first I was critical of a piece of beef, because it looked completely dry, but this chef knows his stuff and delivered with the beef, the turkey, the pork and the gammon. Late in the service, it's hard to have a beef as tender as that and when you add the roasties into the mix here you have the foundations of a surprisingly good budget roast. Then things start to fall away a bit. The carrots were okay, the gravy was passable, the stuffing was unusual in its texture, but very tasty. Everything else, including the yorkie, just felt a bit like compulsory plate filler. There was a genuine discussion whether it was cauliflower cheese or bread sauce, and there was no distinctive answer. We couldn't tell. So for an absolutely slamming budget carvery, get all the meats, the roasties, carrots, maybe a spoon of peas and top it off with some gravy and you're golden. There are plenty of places to watch the game, they play good music in the main room while you eat and there's a decent space for the kids to play. The car park is massive and the food is OK, but let's not forget this is a pub in transition. It's like a big Saint Bernard hound asleep in its basket, you'll have to be quite active to get it up and about and out for a walk, you know? Otherwise, this is just another bar that's content to slumber and never achieve the dream of what it could one day become.

Very good food but we waited for it for over an hour. I was already very hungry

Really nice, was pleasantly surprised. Chefs were super helpful, staff were friendly, would certainly go back. Great value for money.

Great staff. Really nice food, but dead on a Saturday lunchtime whilst Norwich match is on. Shame as the food was great.

Lovely carvery, pleasant staff, only let down was the heating which clearly wasn't good enough which was a shame

This unassuming local pub serves a great carvery meal. Lots of attention to detail, well cooked, reasonably priced. Very nice staff. The vegetarian in our party said the Nut Roast was the best he had ever tasted. This place deserves more customers.

This is the worst food I have ever had probably will never eat from here again. Sausage were reheated and no eggs available I had a all day breakfast don’t try it I’m very angry. 😡😡😡

Worse carvery experience in 37 years Diabolical food also presentation an customer service abysmal went in an hour after opening will never be going back

I have lived 5 minutes away for 30 years and only been to the Woodman once about 25 years ago. My husband and I wanted somewhere close to have a late Sunday lunch. We we'rnt disappointed! The carvery was really flavoursome (although some would prefer it a little hotter, but I don't like piping hot food) and my husband had beer battered fish and chips with peas. We were even given a complimentary drink as we had to wait 30 mins but that suited my husband fine as he was happy watching the football! All the staff were pleasant, helpful and we're very attentive. The desserts were amazing. Apple and cinnamon crumble and custard and cookie dough with ice cream. Thoroughly recommend both! We will definitely go back again soon and certainly won't leave it another 25 years! 🤣

Carvery was great, we enjoyed our meals. Thanks

First visit to this lovely pub in sometime, thought we would try it and we were not disappointed, clean and fresh interior (that old carpet in the main bar has gone 🤩) new decor and a lovely wooden floor, the main bar area is now segregated for dining and there are two separate drinking bars, we had the lunchtime carvery and the food was great and very good value. Friendly bar staff and the Chef was also great. Will definitely be visiting again!

Absolutely amazing carvery and the staff are lovely the food is all fresh

Very dirty and run down, staff not helpful in any way, food isn't the worst but wouldn't eat here again! Bought an online wowcher deal that they refused to take so paid twice. Toilet unusable and high chairs stacked next to toilet. When you bring most of your food home for your dogs you will not return...

Wafer thin meat, running out of veg, Luke warm, is 7pm too late to arrive ? This our first time at a local venue, such a shame as we have no urge to return

The worst place I have ever been in my life meat was very dry as it was the end of the joint there and looked like it had been out all day with no cover veg was all mushy and cold and gravy was like water my friend and his wife were in there to and couldn’t eat there’s either and left so disgusting I have never complained in my life and would never ever go there again if my wife dishes that up we wouldn’t be together

Best carvery I've had for along while the staff are perfect *****

Our first visit since reopening, unfortunately the pub needs uplift as is looking very tired and needs attention.Barmen very polite and friendly and food was good but plates were cold so needed to be warmed up We would come again if place was given an uplift and had more of an atmosphere.The website needs updating.

Food was first class and the staff were excellent, very friendly and chatty. Will definitely go again.

Hate to be harsh but it’s one of the worst carveries I’ve ever eaten, just so poor. The pub itself looks so tired and run down too now.

Great selection of vegetables at the carvery and friendly staff

Tired and unkempt pub. Carvery very limited.

Awful experience, what meat they had was left out with no covers, the three staff were outside and one was smoking we had to wait apparently to cook more roasted potatoes ! Atmosphere was zero we definitely won’t be coming back, inside was really tired looking.

Fabulous customer service. Nice food, however it is crazy that turkey/chicken is not offered on the carvery, if they did it would be a 5* review. On my visit I was given coke from a shop bought bottle and was flat, so was disappointed too

Terrible meal...went for 2 carvery meals, vegetables didn't look very appetising and roast potatoes were uncooked and too hard to get knife into. Politely told chef who apologised and would get more potatoes, but didn't arrive before I ate my lukewarm meal without potatoes. Barman was apologetic too and refunded our money. Such a shame as we won't go again.

Thought I would try a carvery lunch today, to say disappointing is a total understatement. Bought my ticket at the bar, 55 minutes later of constantly every time I went to get my meal, Just another 5 minutes, Just another 5 minutes and so on. When I spoke to the gentleman who was polite serving on the carvery, he acknowledged that all meats were extremely dry, overcooked, he told me the head chef is of the opinion that everyone likes their meat to also be used as boot leather it was that dry and tough! The roast potatoes were deep fried and hard at that. All vegetables were tepid in temperature and the gravy was wet and completely tasteless at best. Several people were not happy and expressed their dissatisfaction of the experience and quality provided, a gentleman sitting next to me was very vocal. Certainly did not correlate with the price being charged, a real shame and missed opportunity in my opinion.

Excellent carvery with our daughters and grandchildren. Generous portions and lots of choice. Staff went the extra mile to ensure everyone had food they wanted and it was delicious. Well worth visiting and we will come again

Just had a meal with some of my family, Food was top quality, best ingredients, and beautifully cooked...and really tasty!! the staff were polite, good service. I will be back for more.

The pub has been taken over by new owners and has a new food menu. Went for a meal tonight, food was lovely, great menu and really good service

Came here for a meal with a friend. Had Lasagne and chips and my friend had Steak and Ale pie and chips. Lasagne was homemade well flavoured, seasoned and cooked beautifully. Steak pie is a "whole" pie and served with lots of vegetables. Chips are really good. Stand out in fact. Has a pub feel and felt like they needed 1 more member of staff. I will definitely return!

Went for carvery with my mum. Lovely friendly staff. Food was amazing and didn't skimp

After reading good reviews about the carvery,we decided to give it a try. Rang them in the morning to book,said we'd like to come about 4pm and there is 6 of us. I was told yes turn up at 4 and we'll get you in. So turned up at 4,ordered a drink to then be told carvery has all gone! Explained that I had called earlier and they just said sorry didn't expect it to be so busy!! Bearing in mind carvery is supposedly available 11am-7.30pm everyday and run out at 4pm on a Sunday!! Needless to say we won't be making that mistake again.

We enjoyed a meal there we have been waiting for them to start doing meals after the change of management the service and food was very good

Friendly staff waiting for thete stake night :)

Came today as we have been dying to come here for food for ages for when it begins and we were so pleased with the result! Came for two vegetarian roasts and we were very happy! Food is amazing with options for those with more restricted diets. Insanely delicious and so worth the wait!! Friendly and kind staff, clean restaurant and INCREDIBLE food!! Sam and the team made our experience so delightful by going above and beyond for their customer service. Thanks guys, you will get used to these returning faces! 😄

Friendly people. Definitely recommended to friends and family.

Disappointed! Pleasant outlook but lacking atmosphere! Needs to update Web page or create new one! Food oriented with indoor & outdoor seating areas. On 13/55 bus route .

Under new ownership and wished to support local pub, called in at 10.40 pm for a quick round, stated open until 11.00pm - They had cashed up and refused to serve. Not a good start for new owners as not likely to return.

I'm looking for job but you can give me job

Got a parking ticket here for parking 2 minutes as I didn’t know where I was, I am new to the area. I am not very happy .

A while ago we used to do lunch here, all home grown veg. (8 or 9 of them) Excellent steak and ale pie and served with gravy and mash and much charm and grace...

Cozy, friendly and lovely atmosphere. Board games available, darts, pool. Love it here

Great pub - new landlords, so not doing food yet, but will be again soon New - still great and with food Don and Debby with daughter Natalie run the pub brilliantly Still great Excellent Hopefully food will be available soon . Sadly still no food No food, but still good pub Still very good Still good, even without food

Had a few drinks and sat out in the garden, which is very well kept. Massive pub with a pool table and lots of space.

Brilliant love it can't fault 👍👍👍

Definitely overpriced, went to a different local pub further up the road for cheaper drinks.. went from £4.45 to £3.15 for the same amount

Staff was lovely and kind and the pub is wonderful

Friendly staff, reasonably priced beer, covered outdoor eating area where you can smoke. Delicious lunches, BLT sandwich very filling and nice, Fabulous Sunday lunch with all home grown veggies. Brilliant!

Fabulous bub, friendly staff, great food.

This for me was more like the old time pub. Big bonus they served mild. Nice garden outside to enjoy the good weather.

A proper pub ! The landlords have worked hard to bring this pub back to life & it’s great to see so many locals enjoying it again.

A well enjoyed visit will Definitely return

Nice pub very pleasant and comfortable environment. Friendly staff good choice of beers ciders largers and real ales.and even a pool table.

First time at this place and found it to be very pretty inside with a warm feeling. The food was very tasty and for the quality and amount it was great value. Would definitely go back again.

I had no problem getting a drink with in fact the place was quite quiet. We were looked after well I would go back

Beautiful place, staff brilliant food is good. Would visit again

Lovely pub & lovely beer one of the very few pubs that do brown and mild lovely pint

Nice pub for a drink And the plant seller on car park is nice chap also...

Update: ei are unable to attract a new tenant, it must be coming up to a couple of years now. ei contracts appear to be very “demanding” for a tenant. the pub is run down with its sticky carpets and dull decor and tatty furniture. . its an old building bang on a major road though, with an owner landlord there would be a lot of potential here. maybe it will be pulled down and redeveloped as housing as there is lots of land

Love this place and great folks

Charming local pub, friendly staff and dog friendly.

Very nice pub, big garden, lots of covid protections

Very nice people and make you feel really welcome

Looks a little tired, but still a pleasant place to have a pint.

They have been temporary people managing the pub for over a year and no investment taking place. There is a well run pub just 300m away that does well. It is quite possible that this pub will be sold off for housing as it's on a big plot of land. There is no compelling reason to visit this pub

The best roast dinner ever ten out of ten

Pleasantly suprised with the refurb.

In need of face lift, but cosy n warm pub.

Reasonable selection of Ales in pleasant company

Most expensive round of drinks we've had in Norwich so far. At £10.40 for a glass of wine and a pint of Guinness we were quite surprised. As this is above high Street prices. And far from the center of town. Also it came as quite a shock that they don't allow overnight parking at the premises. The staff were not unpleasant. And they provided an efficient service.