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4,2

Based on 650 opinions finded in 2 websites

3.6Ambience4.2Cuisine3.6Price4.2Service
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Excellent food , create service & amazing atmosphere. We attended the firework display which was complementary of the Woodman, hot chocolate, mulled wine and marshmallows were served, altogether a great evening .

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Traceyedw . 2023-11-05

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Very Accommodating and attentive. Great food and service. Our first time but won’t be our last. We had a lovely evening. All 13 of us!

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Expedition297972 . 2023-10-13

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Went here for lunch, they have a Greek menu and food was pretty good and reasonable priced. They have a large garden so good to go in the summer. The staff were very nice here, friendly, knowledgeable and on the ball, great job 👏

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Flyer10975149329 . 2023-09-18

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I recently had the unfortunate experience of dining at a restaurant that left me utterly disappointed on all fronts. It's disheartening to see what was once a culinary gem plummet to such dismal depths. Customer Service: The first letdown was the abysmal customer service. I was met with an air of indifference as soon as I walked in, and it only went downhill from there. The Asian lady behind the bar, presumably in charge of taking orders, was the epitome of rudeness. She made no effort to greet us or make us feel welcome, leaving a sour taste in our mouths from the very beginning. Food Quality: The ultimate betrayal came in the form of our meals. We ordered the chicken and lamb dishes, both of which were promised to be the highlight of the menu. Instead, we were served dry, badly seasoned, and tasteless pieces of meat. It was as if the chef had completely forgotten how to season or cook these dishes properly. The lack of flavor and moisture made it an ordeal to swallow each bite. Pricing: To add insult to injury, the prices were outrageously high for the dismal quality of food and service we received. It felt like a daylight robbery, and I can't help but lament the days when the previous owners and chef took pride in their offerings and cared about their patrons. This experience was a far cry from the wonderful, delectable meals I once enjoyed at this establishment.

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275eam . 2023-09-11

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Probably the worst food and service I have ever had and for the amount of money we paid it’s unbelievable! I complained about my dinner as I was served a plate of bones and packet cous cous after waiting well over an hour to be told I didn’t complain quickly enough even though there was no waiters around to complain to. £25 for lamb bones and rude slow service. So under staffed save your money and only have a drink here

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675ellenc . 2023-09-11

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We booked the woodman and olive on recommendation to celebrate my uncle’s wedding anniversary. We were a party of 18. The food was fantastic, very authentic, tasty and plenty of it. We gave our orders in advance so I think it helped but the staff were fantastic, very attentive, polite, happy and genuinely lovely people. It’s very good value for money in a very clean and welcoming environment. It’s a real gem of a place that I know we will visit again.

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Paula K . 2023-08-27

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We went with our family for a Sunday lunch , the meal was amazing , the portions were huge and the service was 5 star !. There was a private party in the marquee for a christening , which added to the great atmosphere outside in the garden . The staff are attentive and the Manager Chris always makes you feel special

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Traceyedw . 2023-08-20

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I’ve been here a couple of times recently, once for a midweek business lunch - amazing kebab perfectly cooked and substantial portions- and then for Sunday lunch today. The food has been gorgeous on both occasions but, more importantly, the service has been both friendly and attentive. It’s a lovely family-run pub and a stark contrast to the experience in corporate chain competitors. And the area is beautiful, with woods on the doorstep for the perfect post-prandial stroll.

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AndyL776 . 2023-08-06

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This place looks lovely and has nice grounds. However they were so disorganised! They brought out our children’s meals half an hour before ours and when we finally got ours the meat was so tough and tasteless, we were very disappointed. We would have sent it back had it not been for the hour wait we’d already had and the fact that our children had all eaten and were getting fed up of waiting! Other people were also complaining when we were there too. I must say I was very impressed with the kids eat for a pound offer and all being said, their food was good.

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cojd . 2023-07-29

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Great service and friendly staff! Food was excellent! Would highly recommend, see you again soon. Brilliant!

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Louis F . 2023-06-18

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Amazing place, great staff we had a couple of slight issues with food but they couldn't have been more helpful in sorting. I highly recommend and will be returning.

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Steve P . 2023-06-11

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We went to the restaurant yesterday for lunch. We had to wait for the food but it was all cooked fresh. We ordered the salad and it was delicious. Will definitely be returning.

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clarkesLondon . 2023-06-02

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I went here for a mid week quick lunch with my mum. It was almost empty which didn't bode well. We both ordered a chicken Gyro. It was awful. The meat was so dried up and overcooked that it resembled bacon. I think it must have been reheated left overs and the chicken content was mean for a main course that cost £10. We were offered more chicken, but it was just as awful as the first. Dried up and greasy too. I would not return there again or recommend it.

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Tracy L . 2023-05-02

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The food , cocktails & staff were extremely friendly. The pub always has a great atmosphere , you able to choose to sit inside or in their garden

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Traceyedw . 2023-04-29

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The service, the starters and the desserts were all good but the mains were all very disappointing - so much so that we were given a free drink in compensation. How can a restaurant serve up such good starters and such really poor mains? There is something wrong in the kitchen. The 4 of us shared starters of olives, homous, grilled haloumi, beetroot salad and calmari and thoroughly enjoyed them but the mains were definitely a totally different standard. I chose the Grilled Vegetable Skewer which is described on the menu as 2 skewers of mushroom, red onion , aubergine & courgette cooked on the charcoal served with a tasty tomato bulgur wheat. Mine not only did not come on a skewer but the accompanying bulgur wheat was far too dry. To be fair when I told the waiter he brought out a moist tasty bowl of bulgur wheat - but why only after I complained? We will not return

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Tim G . 2023-04-19

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Just returned from The Woodman & Olive this afternoon, we ordered the roast sharing platter for 4 with all the extra sides, I didn’t get a chance to take any picture of our deserts but we went for the chocolate brownie and the passion fruit...

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emma j . 2023-01-22

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Best Sunday roast ever from a restaurant! Great service, great hosts and great atmosphere. The beef was sensational, the gravy was sweet and topped off the roast perfectly. Getting a roast potato on point is difficult for anyone, but todays we’re up there with the...

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359nickyk . 2023-01-15

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Great community atmosphere, amazing staff , we have subsequently made the Woodman our local. I recently had my grand daughters 1st birthday party in one of there private rooms, the Kyri & Maria and the team were amazing.

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Traceyedw . 2023-01-15

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We often come here as a family to enjoy a lovely meal together. It is a traditional pub but with a greek themed menu run by a lovely family. This time we came with family & friends to celebrate the New Year together. As usual...

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FoodyGuyMarioN . 2023-01-01

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Food always lovely and all the staff are so friendly and go out of their way to make sure we all including the children have a great time.

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greer83tav . 2022-12-21

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Visited on a Friday night and the place was empty. The menu had changed drastically from my last visit. Very limited and not very appealing at all, not sure if the place had been taken over by new owners again or not. Paid for drinks...

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Simon B . 2022-09-18

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Wonderful celebration hosted by Woodman & Olive. Everything was perfect, couldn’t have been presented and managed any better. Great food served in abundance, staff couldn’t do more for us. Thoroughly recommend

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Mabbetts . 2022-08-06

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Food was good and the service was good but very expensive for what you get When i emailed the manager the next day to query our bill it turned out we were over charged by around 20 pound, but they wern’t interested, having been a...

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H944QQtonyw . 2022-05-26

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Staff walking around with food not knowing what table ordered it! Food was ok.. Needs organisation.. When I visit a themed restaurant I expect to hear music from that culture.. so when I was there i really wanted to hear greek music.. at least background...

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Douk P . 2022-05-10

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I was really looking forward to a birthday takeaway and trying the menu as we had not eaten from here since New management. It was quite expensive for three starters and three main courses but it was a birthday treat. Sadly we were quite disappointed....

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cjd66 . 2022-05-01

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Brilliant food and amazing service. Made us feel like part of the family. A warm welcome. Beautiful looking pub. Will definitely be back.

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gemmag669 . 2022-03-22

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Everything is amazing I can’t fault one thing. The title speaks volumes, I gave up eating at greek restaurants as they never met my standard of greek good food. This place is by far the best Greek around and a true gem which is hard...

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Christine P . 2022-03-16

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Food was amazing. Staff were brilliant. But disappointed at the end of the evening as they didn’t have decaffeinated coffee ! More than 40%of coffee drinkers drink decaffeinated. Hope they will include this in their future menu

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angela4102022 . 2022-03-13

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Wow what a transformation. The new ownership of this pub/restaurant can be seen in every aspect of this place. From the welcoming new owners,super attentive staff, excellently prepared fresh greek food, it really is difficult to fault so I won’t try to !! T bone...

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124mariom . 2022-02-26

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I wanted to book so where for me and my friends who also have children to meet up for a Sunday lunch. The woodman and olive were very accommodating and managed to squeeze us all in. We actually visited the restaurant a good few years...

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demetra_7 . 2022-02-20

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The new owners have done an amazing job on turning around our previous visit in April of last year. After trying to book a table by email several times we finally got a blank response saying ‘booked’. Should have guessed how the rest of the...

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Simon B . 2022-02-08

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1st time been there since changed ownership - fully recommend . Meal was lovely, pork and chicken cooked to perfection. Good portion sizes. The manager and team were very friendly and the service was good. Best of luck for 2022. Looking forward to returniing and...

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Charmaigne2014 . 2021-12-23

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Great food, service and rural location. Mainly Greek food well presented and very tasty. Highly recommended.

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markwS9922MH . 2021-12-12

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We visited The Woodman and Olive which has been taken over and has new owners. We had such a lovely night, all the staff were so welcoming, polite and had a smile on their faces! The decor has had a total make over and the...

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152victoriaa . 2021-12-07

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What can I say, we had our wedding reception at the Woodman and Olive and it was just wow. Kyri the new owner was amazing he arranged everything we wanted and spent lots of time with us before the wedding sorting out all the preparations...

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Keely B . 2021-12-06

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First time visit and definitely not the last. This pub/restaurant is under new management and what an amazing job they have done. The food was fantastic great portion and cooked to perfection. Kids loved their food too. Service was great. Our waitress Anna was so...

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L1479OPandrean . 2021-12-06

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Visited The Woodman and Olive with another 2 couples . The Restaurant is set in beautiful surrounding and as soon as we walked in, we were greeted with a friendly smile . The food was so freshl and beautifully cooked. And the portion sizes were...

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loucos . 2021-12-04

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We popped in to this lovely restaurant after a day out at Paradise Wildlife Park with friends. The decor, staff, management, food, drinks… everything was amazing! The food was so tasty, we all had 3 courses and everything was superb. Child friendly. Can’t fault it....

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Elslouise . 2021-11-20

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So happy to stumble across this lovely hidden gem. Great food and atmosphere. The staff were very sweet and helpful taking time to describe the dishes. All round happy family experience even for our vegan daughter in law. We will definitely be going back.

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Tooulitrikellos . 2021-10-22

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Was recommended here and returned twice more. A gem tucked away up a small lane. They have a huge garden and large number of pub benches outside well spaced. Didn't see any dangerous ones as mentioned by other reviewer and there was no plastic cutlery...

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slimpbr . 2021-08-04

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After reading the previous reviews we were a little nervous about what to expect having visited before the pandemic and lived it. It was a lovely summer's day and my son enjoyed the play area , we ate in the garden, the food was delicious....

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RachelKierstenson . 2021-07-18

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3 of us ate here one summer's evening. The positive thing is the huge garden, everything else is such a let down, including the use of plastic cutlery! The food is overpriced and below par. The staff are very inflexible too, i asked for a...

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emmamuir . 2021-06-09

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Sadly not very authentic Greek cuisine. Having missed out on a holiday abroad we thought the next best thing is UK Greek meal in the British sunshine. To sit on park bench style seating for long is uncomfortable. Wine not properly chilled. Plastic knives and...

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juliebQ1612DS . 2021-06-07

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Myself and some friends came here recently for some food and a few drinks and it was quite nice to go somewhere that wasn’t heaving with people. The outdoor area for drinking and eating was well placed under a large marquee with heaters throughout along...

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aymanelswaf . 2021-05-08

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Although hidden, this place is well worth the hunt. We were a family group of 8 including 2 small children. The park area kept them occupied. Between us we had pork and lamb souvlakia, kalamari, salad and chicken schnitzel. As a Greek cypriot I can...

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andy j . 2021-05-01

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Visited here first weekend after lockdown restriction eased; very busy but garden well setup with ample ‘socially distanced’ tables either under the gazebo or in the garden. Lovely setting, garden backs on to woodland and there’s a small kids play area. Not your typical pub grub on the menu but a selection of Mediterranean/Greek dishes including souvlaki, calamari, homemade burgers and many more traditional dishes. Queued up to order at the bar, wait for food was shorter than the hour that was predicted. All our party were very happy with the food - lamb & chicken souvlaki, steak and Savva’s burger, with calamari and tzatziki to start. Suppose we have to get used to disposable cutlery in these times, but eating with plastic knives/forks are never great! Service was good, asking for lemons and extra napkins/sauces was no trouble. Bill for 4 with drinks and water was just over £100. Highly recommended, will definitely revisit.

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duckpatrol . 2021-04-18

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The Woodman & Olive was recommended by our neighbors during lockdown as they have a great delivery menu and service. After months of delicious take away food from The Woodman & Olive it was so good to be able to visit the restaurant and experience the excellent customer service and lovely location. The place looks fabulous. Looking forward to many summer days and nights at the W&O, especially given the huge pub garden and most probably winter days and nights with the gorgeous log burners. It is impossible to imagine awarding this restaurant anything less than 5 star for food, value, service and premises. I am a huge fan of all the barbecued meats and dips. Attention to detail is obvious, we noticed even little things like the dips are all made on the premises, its no wonder they taste amazing! We are very happy that we were introduced to this little gem.

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MaroTryphona . 2021-04-16

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We had a take away from Woodman and olive I have to say service was outstanding and the food even better!Amazing mousaka,kleftiko,Greek salad!The staff are so friendly and accommodating.I can not wait wait until they are open for lunch and dining.Well down Woodman and olive team!!!

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Sunshine68550388961 . 2021-04-06

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It's a great find, food and value. The food was super tasty especially the mousaka and the kleftiko. I would highly recommended!

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mikriMM . 2021-04-06

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Got a take away from here and there was a very look hair in my boyfriends food. Not great. He is still hungry

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amyandteddy . 2021-04-03

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Please please DO NOT EAT HERE!!!! Worst experience. Rude people. Dirty. Food terrible re heated. I don’t understand who has given this place a good review

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annamY370UJ . 2021-03-02

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The food was fantastic, the service just as good, Great friendly atmosphere. A little hidden jewel. Children welcome. Between us we had a little bit of everything on the menu.

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m3dolly . 2020-10-25

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we booked this lovely restaurant on our way back from a day out at Paradise Wildlife Park. Firstly they have an out door area as well and are following all COVID guidelines. We chose to sit inside as it was a super hot day! The service was fantastic, the staff were all very attentive and the food took me right back to Cyprus. Overall a fantastic restaurant. Cannot wait to go back again!

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lrbailey23 . 2020-08-02

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Food and service was amazing! We will definitely be returning! Couldn’t have felt more welcome☺️ Thank you

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Mollieeillom . 2020-07-10

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Ate here with friends this week. So difficult to choose what to have from a wide ranging menu that caters for both meat and non meat eaters. Everything we ordered was super tasty. My lamb souvlaki was lean and tasty & the butterflies chicken was super tender. The owners are very friendly & helpful and make you feel so welcome. Their home cooked pitta and dips are to die for!

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KarenatLoubes . 2020-02-15

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What a hidden gem this is! We happened upon it having been to Paradise Park Zoo (it’s near by). The food is fantastic and the menu has things I’d never heard of. I tried aubergine in honey - amazing! The hosts were lovely and the price was cheap. Loved it, loved it, loved it.

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suelevy . 2020-01-07

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Locale in ambiente rurale, ricco di eventi, menù ordinario e menù per le occasioni, cucina mediterranea greca. Ambiente rustico, non troppo grande, servizio un po lento, meglio prenotare. Buone le porzioni, sapendo scegliere nel complesso si mangia bene, prezzi adeguati al menù scelto.

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salvatore700 . 2020-01-05

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Great venue; great food. Enormous portions; my family were so impressed. Made our Christmas Day extra special this year by choosing to eat here 💛🤶🎄

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Jill R . 2019-12-26

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Had to take my wife to this restaurant, as t he food, service and atmosphere is amazing. Such a friendly, family run old world pub, with authentic Greek food, is a find. Even thinking about it now, my mouth waters.

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Elias E . 2019-12-26

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Thank you Savva and team for putting on an amazing party for Richard’s 40th birthday. The whole event was amazing from start to finish! Greatly organised and enjoyed by all. Thanks again for everything!!! Happy Christmas!

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kimt2016 . 2019-12-23

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What a lovely venue. The staff were fantastic and friendly, the food was glorious. We had traditional Greek dancers for a private party who were brilliant! The plate smashing was great fun! Will definitely be back!!

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VAWhere92 . 2019-12-22

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A Mc Mullen typical Brewery pub serving Greek food at a price. With a Greek Cypriot manager and friendly staff.Lovely old pub which is now a Greek restaurant.Very little choice of Ales and poor stock of Alcohol.The beer was a bit vinegary.The food was average and the dips where bought not freshly made. Nicely cooked meat, the menu is very big so it took a bit of time to choose.For a Brewry managed pub it was ok, but very expensive. Plus staff a bit to keen to turn tables rounds more interested in profit.Not sure about the Sunday roast as again expensive for a pub roast.

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timh0p . 2019-12-17

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A friend recommended this countryside pub with a Greek inspired menu. Absolutely delighted with the woodman and olive for its food, service and ambience. The staff are very knowledgable and happy to describe all the food on the menu. Portions are generous and delicious and reasonably priced. I will definitely be going back and happily recommend the woodman and olive.

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Elpidatryphonas . 2019-10-29

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Eaten here numerous times with my husband and with family or friends! Always nice, helpful staff on hand. Great choice on the menu for both meat eaters and vegetarians. Good portion sizes, clean and welcoming pub!

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Olivia D . 2019-10-12

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We visited on Saturday afternoon, which was surprisingly very quiet. We have eaten here twice previously and although the food is very good and staff extremely friendly we found the portions are getting smaller. We had a starter each, main meal and a couple of light drinks and the bill came to £52 for the two of us. So not exactly cheap.

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mrschef18 . 2019-10-09

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Food was lovely, service was really good. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Would definitely recommend and good back 😁

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tracyw587 . 2019-10-02

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No fault with this place. We used it as an event following a Baptism and it was super in every way. First of all, the support to organise the event was incredible. Mike and his team were really friendly and helpful in everyway. The day itself was lovely and everyone enjoyed the food (Souvla), the vegetarian and vegan option, the drinks, and also the space. There was plenty of outside space for people to mingle, stand and have a drink, and also for the kids to keep themselves occupied with (children activities such as swings and slides etc.). So many of the guests commented on wanting to return here. Thank you Woodman and Olive for making it a great day.

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Costandinos A . 2019-09-04

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We order the tradicional bbq (souvla) It was very tasty and we enjoyed and the staff was very friendly We Definatly go back

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Cmmamachine . 2019-08-28

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Had a lovely late lunch at this pub. We chose it as it has a huge great fenced in beer garden for the children to enjoy before and after they’ve eaten.

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Tashabegood . 2019-08-27

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We decided to visit the Woodman and olive for a family birthday and we were pleasantly surprised how incredible the food was! Traditional Cypriot dishes served hot and fresh. The calamari was some of the best I’ve ever tasted, the Pork Souvla which is served on Sundays as a set menu was simply delicious. The combination of flavours washed down with ice cold Keo beer was just like being on the beautiful island of Cyprus as the Greek music played gently in the background.

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275eam . 2019-08-16

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We moved to the local area about three years ago and the Woodman has become one of our favourite local eateries... here's why..

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SamandMark1 . 2019-08-04

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Completely blow our minds. Mixed grill provided an extreme flavour explosion. Service not in your face just as it should be. Authentic flavours. Already play our next visit.

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Richard B . 2019-08-03

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Food was absolutely fantastic !!! Service was excellent Honestly couldn’t the flavours of the meat amazing !! Copper head Gin was icing on the cake x

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liz3052018 . 2019-08-03

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If felt reassured that my judgement for this pub/restaurant was no underestimated by the reading the other reviews and feel I need to reiterate what both myself and other visitors have clearly experienced.

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Emma P . 2019-06-18

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I celebrated my daughters christening at the Woodman & Olive.

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Mario-Thrasyvoulou . 2019-06-10

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Booked the whole venue and paid for 100 guests, we were promised a traditional Greek feast cooked over charcoal and plenty to go around and more available for seconds with 10 vegetarian meals included.

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B6900XEandrewm . 2019-06-09

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Never knew this place served Greek good, what a nice surprise

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MrsPancakes3 . 2019-06-07

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We had a fantastic evening at this restaurant a large family of 23 but the staff were excellent food was fantastic so tasty would recommend to anyone

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152jacquic . 2019-05-13

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I booked a party for 80 guest, we arrived early to put up our own decorations and the staff cudnt be more accommodating with helping blowing up the balloons and hanging up the decorations and laying out the table plan,

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memzie44 . 2019-04-08

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We went with our daughter, son in law and grandsons aged 10 and 8 for Sunday lunch. We had reserved a table inside but as the sun was shining, opted to sit in the garden with a pleasant backdrop of the woods. As we were sitting outside, we had to place the food and drinks order at the bar and pay for it in advance. We carried our drinks out to our table and did not have to wait overly long for the starters to arrive. 2 of us had spicy Greek sausages with salad, 2 others portions of fried calamares, one fried giant prawns and a houmous dip accompanied by 2 plates of warm pitta bread. All well cooked and generous portions. Whilst waiting for our mains, the boys enjoyed themselves on the swings in the garden with other children whilst us adults happily chatted in the sun whilst sipping our beers and soft drinks. 3 of our party had the Spartan mixed grill, I had the moussaka and salad and the boys had a chicken burger and a cheese burger with chips. Again all well cooked and filling. Only the boys had room for ice creams and 2 of us had coffee. Food was good and service friendly and efficient. Highly recommend.

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barwhi . 2019-03-24

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Two of us had lunch here. It’s off the beaten track and ideal if you want a quiet location. Couldn’t fault the food. Generous portions and good service. I had the veal which was cooked as requested and served with perfectly cooked chips. The only thing that let it done for me was the surroundings. A bit rustic for my liking. But that’s just a personal thing. We would definitely go back and take the family next time.

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Flora E . 2019-03-23

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Its easy to forget the Woodman and olive as its tucked away in the middle of nowhere but one bite of the salmon fillet and rice and im hooked! Its become a real favourite place to visit among my friends and its always great value for food in a really nice old pub setting.

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Vanessa S . 2019-03-11

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We went to The Woodman And Olive for lunch, the food was amazing!! The staff were excellent, entertaining our 2 year old and bringing her a slice of cake bigger than her for her birthday!!

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SkillsOnWheels . 2019-03-07

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I have been here now four times, each time the meal has been superb! I love Greek food, I know Greek food well and can vouch for the quality and wonderful taste of the food at the Woodman!

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Larryd115 . 2019-02-15

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Came for Christmas dinner. Only two other tables eating guess that’s a sign.

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. 2019-01-06

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went here for the first time on boxing day for a meal, the food was fantastic, and massive to the point we could not eat it all so they kindly suggested they would box it up and we could take it home, staff real friendly, would defiantly recommend this, and will book again very soon.

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Alison R . 2018-12-27

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Very enjoyable meal,very well attended,plenty of parking,staff very good,will definitely come again,thoroughly enjoyable experience.

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ajb0wers . 2018-10-20

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Had the great pleasure of dining at The Woodman and Olive on a recent trip to the UK. I never expected to find an amazing Greek restaurant inside an old English pub! The food and the service are superb!! I Highly recommend this place!!

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Alex M . 2018-10-06

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Outwardly this is a typical English pub, but the food is deliciously Greek. The owners are Greek Cypriot I believe, and the Greek food menu is varied and reasonably priced. The drinks, including beers, however are typically English.

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aramis . 2018-09-05

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As a Greek Cypriot I can honestly say the food here was amazing a great experience overall with really good staff who catered for our every need. The decor blew me away and I felt like I was abroad 5 star food and 5 star service would recommend to anyone and everyone

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YianniC1 . 2018-08-30

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This place is one of the best I have been to, as someone who has been to both Greece and Cyprus I would struggle to find somewhere as authentic and delightful as the woodman and olive. The food is outstanding as is the service and staff. Would highly recommend to anyone (As I have done many times!)

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AndreaG5078 . 2018-08-30

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After a long day at Paradise Park we headed to The Woodman and Oliver for some dinner.

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jmrlondon . 2018-08-23

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Lovely spot, nice old building, large garden. Distinctly not very welcome when visiting for drinks on a long country walk. Barman indifferent. No interest in us as customers. When asked if we could buy bar snacks (nuts, crisps) we were bluntly informed that we would have to buy cooked chips. No choice of beers if you’re an ale fan. Bottled beer not much either. Stuck to cider, service without a smile... odd signage on every table outside telling customers that basically if the table tips up it’s not their fault? All in all a bit of a let down. Perhaps they are only really interested in people coming for meals which I understand but based on the above I’m now much less likely to want to do that

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ManInBlack64 . 2018-08-17

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Not visited here for some time. Wanted to eat outside in the garden. Wasn’t as busy as I was expecting it to be.

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tobyHertfordshire . 2018-08-04

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Most pubs I have visited called 'The Woodman' is a pub that provides food. This is first and foremost a restaurant which I do not have a problem with except you are made to feel most unwelcome if you are just going for a drink to enjoy a summers evening in the countryside. As we walked in every table is set for eating, out the back there was a private function 'children's party', The real ale was 'sold out' so opted for draught cider and Campari and Orange juice, the juice was out of the carton which is ok if you are not charging west end prices. As for the service, well, I can only apologise for being a customer, the male barperson who served us can only be described as arrogant and rude. A great shame as it is a good location, will never return or recommend.

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maxinegannon7 . 2018-07-22

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I've been to the woodman and Olive twice now, I didn't want to leave a good review having just been there once, so I've waited to see what the second time would be like!

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Larry d . 2018-06-23

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This place never ever fails to meet expectation from the great service to the fabulous food!!! Extensive choice on menu and all cooked fresh, not one bad meal had here.

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Marinav246 . 2018-05-23

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Me and my wife went to the woodman this afternoon for a drink and a bite to eat. Having ordered the drinks for our selves and sons who were one there way to the pub we decided we would sit in the garden. Having put the drinks on the table we both sat down at which point the table tips up covering me in beer and smashing the glasses on the floor. Some people next to us that saw the event quickly helped us to our feet and helped us to pick up the broken glasses. I then went to the bar explaining what had happened and the bar man asked if we wanted the same drinks. Having give us the drinks I went to walk back to the garden when he asked me to pay for them! . I was gobsmacked and asked if if he understood that his table had tipped up even though as we sat on it as you would normally and all the tables around saw what had happened. I I asked his to come out to the garden and talk to the people who saw what had happened which he refused. I told him i wouldn't pay for the drinks and I'm leaving. As I walked back outside to tell my wife we were leaving another very rude employee joined the one who was serving and while I tried to explain what had just happened he basically didn’t care and said no one else has fallen has had the bench tip up. He kept fronting up to me saying I was shouting which I wasn’t and completely refused to even acknowledge the table had and issue or that ever one saw the incident. My sons pulled up in the car park just as we were pulling out and the very rude employee went over to them when they asked what has a happened at which point the very rude employee started to bad mouth both me and my wife until my son pointed out we were there parents. I can honestly say having lived in 6 countries and travelled the world that his has been by far the worst customer service experience of my life.

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peter J . 2018-04-14

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Great mixed kebab, washed down with a bottle of Malbec. We are regulars here and absolutely love it, in the summer there is an outside bbq too which is amazing.

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LADDERS75 . 2018-04-02

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I absolutely love Greek and Cypriot food, so was excited when I came across this restaurant. I read the reviews, so wasn't expecting it to be wonderfully authentic. I was, however, very disappointed with the food and the service. I ordered a Mousakka with a Greek salad. The Mousakka was very bland and the salad was NOT a Greek salad! There was no feta or olives in the salad!! Everything we ordered was just very 'bland and boring'. I was gutted as I enjoy nothing more than a good Greek feast. And something that we found a bit rude, was that whilst we were eating, the staff were standing around watching us! We all found it a bit unnerving! We were the only customers in there at the time (I can see why!) but that is no reason to watch us!!! Grrrrrrr - very disappointing.

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poppyrose2015 . 2018-03-19

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