The Woodman Inn in North Hertfordshire

Used many times. Food is always good, and the price is similar to other places, so get better value for money. Staff always helpful and they do put on special events.

Visited with friends for lunch, nice atmosphere, great service and the food was excellent.

I want to say a massive thanks for the exceptional experience we had this weekend celebrating my husband's 30th birthday at The Woodman Inn. From the planning stages to the night of the meal, your team truly went above and beyond, ensuring everything was perfect. The promptness of your replies to emails and attention to detail in following up on requests made the process seamless and stress-free. Booking out the two bedrooms added an extra layer of convenience, and they were lovely! The highlight of our celebration was of course the dining experience. Despite having a large group with various dietary preferences, every dish that came out of your kitchen was spot on! Even our fussiest eaters were impressed! Additionally, the breakfast provided the following morning was equally delightful, setting a perfect end to our stay. What truly made me feel happy was how every member of staff we encountered was incredibly kind, attentive, and willing to go out of their way to accommodate our needs. Overall, I cannot recommend hosting an event at The Woodman Inn highly enough. Our experience was delightful, and we are already looking forward to returning in the future. Thank you once again for making my husband's 30th birthday celebration truly special! Dee & Tom

We occasionally come here for drinks, however last weekend was the first time eating here since change of ownership. Will definitely be back, as the food was absolutely fantastic - really great take on some classics, and next level good in my opinion. Chicken burger with Kimchi was particularly tasty. This is now one of the best places to eat in the area!

A great and historic pub, with lovely food (my fish and chips were epic) and great friendly service. V highly recommend going! Great cask ales too! A great lunch for our cycling group!

8 of us had a great night at a WW2 talk last night it really was much better than expected, and we will be attending many more It is hard for me to express how good it was Thanks to the Woodman This is a fantastic pub with loads of history

It was a very good venue the food was excellent and the service was first class highly recommended

What a lovely pub, really nice staff and owner - great location with a lot of WW2 history. They had organised a Teddy bear run (50+ teddies) to Lister hospital children’s ward - how sweet is that 😇😇😇Even laid on bacon rolls for our group 😋😋😋

New to the area, I visited the Three 9 Eight Coffee Barn for the first time the other morning. Already seated were a group of mothers with their toddlers, a couple of business people working on their laptops and a lady with her dog. Perhaps the bosses of Costa and Starbucks should visit to see what us locals really want. Zoe, the Barista, could not have been more welcoming or helpful. However, beware, the ginger cake, will be addictive!

Friends, visiting from overseas, asked to be taken to a traditional English country pub for lunch. The Woodman provided the atmosphere and George and his team delivered great food served with a warm smile.

Visited the 398 Coffee Bar within the Woodman Inn for a decent latte and a gorgeous slab of marble cake at decent prices.

Sunday lunch for two. Excellent staff, friendly, polite. Service quick despite very full restaurant. The roast beef lunch exceptional. Very large portions and the apple crumble dessert out of this world. Price very fair offset against the service/food provided. Would thoroughly recommend

Great tasty food and service so friendly. I had the beer battered Haddock and triple cooked chip... devine. Homemade Fruit cheesecake ...mmm😋 Pub is In lovely countryside setting. Plenty of rooms and space to chill, but cosy at the same time. Fire in bar area. Nice play area for the kids, and board games, cards inside for all.

I made an arrangement with The Woodman for lunch for members of my walking group. We were well looked after and the pub staff were friendly and efficient. In a lovely rural location with lots of historical interest, The Woodman was quite a find. We certainly hope to return.

fabulous pub and a great little museum next door

Great pub, well worth the detour.

We love the Woodman inn. The food is always so lovely. We go quite often for a Sunday roast which is always perfect lunch meetings with our business and clients and dinner times too. The gluten free options are amazing. We decided to hold our little boys birthday party here and it was brilliant. The staff were unbelievably helpful as they always are, The stone baked pizzas were so tasty they were a hit with the adults and kids. I couldn't be more grateful to the staff. Thank you to everyone for making my little boys day.

Stunning food every time , very welcoming staff and so accommodating for families. We come here on special occasions. Great value for money too (starter- baked camembert is to die for! So is the red cabbage salad as a side)

Today we went for Sunday lunch to celebrate my husbands Birthday along with family and grandchildren it was very good and we all enjoyed it, would recommend it, also staff very friendly and helpful

Myself and some friends visited here on a Friday evening for the unlimited prosecco and a pizza for £25. I thought it was a very good deal and the pizza was one of the nicest pizzas I've ever had and big! They also have a herts lynx bus which can take you home! The staff were amazing too!

Lovely location, with a W2 air force museum. Good service, car parking busy! Food ok.

Second visit, staying in one of their b&b rooms for a visit to a Duxford airshow down the road. Nice little twin room for me and my son. Nice dinner in this charming and ancient oak beamed pub steeped in local aviation history in the evening accompanied by a couple of pints of a lovely local ale. Enjoyed a very nice breakfast in the morning with quality ingredients - I stay in a lot of hotels so for me to eat sausages and bacon they gave to be special. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again.

Myself and a friend visited here the other night for some food and a few drinks. We were made to feel incredibly welcome by the staff and they continued to check in with us throughout, making sure we had everything we needed - thank you Amy and Alex. We ordered a variety of the starters which were delicious and very filling. Would definitely visit again!

On arrival I was welcomed and it was ok that i was earlier than the reservation (only one other table occupied) was told that there is no table service in the garden which was absolutely fine. Food came out in good time and was good. I went and paid bill, didn't look too close as didn't have my glasses on but the amount seemed roughly correct. When I get home I glance over the bill to find I've been charged 10% service charge. How can you not provide table service outside and then charge service charge. I carried all drinks and cutlery to the table.

Found this place on Google while going out for a nice drive. Absolutely stunning place really friendly staff and fantastic food, and great history to it. The only very small complaint was the chips had a little bit too much salt on them. Although I didn't have the Sunday roast a family member did it looked amazing and they said it tasted great. Will definitely return some point in the future

Servicio increíble, desayunos y comidas de muy alta calidad y la habitación muy cómoda.

Really friendly and attentive staff, great food, and beer, in a variety of different dining areas, and a lovely rural location. Dog friendly. Ideal for groups of walkers and cyclists as we as big parties.

This pub gives a very cosy, country and charming atmosphere. The staff are all so lovely and welcome you at the bar. The lady who served us was very pleasant. There's a nice play park for the children outside which gives a nice family feel. They also have a big gazebo out the back, which would be ideal for an event. You can also see its interesting links to the American airbase from WW2 throughout the pub.

Lovely welcome, good service and great food. The chicken kebab and 398th burger were ordered and both were good. We did have the garlic bread to start. This was delicious and huge! No room for dessert. The only disappointment was that I mentioned it was my friends 60th when booking (as asked) but it wasn’t acknowledged. Not sure why I was asked if that’s the case.

Lovely food in well kept garden area. Good food at a reasonable price. Staff were very pleasant and helpful

We stayed in the garden, lots of space and a playground. Food was excellent and service was brilliant. I had the burger which was delicious, rest of family had the roasts and we all had empty plates.

Lovely space. Great childrens play area. They can play safely in this fun area, see photo. Huge marquee for weddings, birthdays and other celebrations. Their coffee shop looked great but we only ordered drinks and sat outside. Only thing is, this place is a bit hidden. Don't forget to look out for the signs or you might miss it. Staff were polite and friendly. Large outdoor area, pretty garden with massive deckchairs. Bar and music in the huge marquee. Excellent toilets, disabled too. Free parking

My recent dining experience at this restaurant was nothing short of outstanding! From the moment I stepped in, I was captivated by the exquisite quality of food, impeccable service, and the remarkable professionalism displayed by the staff. Let's start with the food - it was an absolute delight! Each dish was carefully crafted, bursting with flavors that tantalized my taste buds. The menu offered a diverse range of options, and I couldn't resist trying multiple dishes, each of which exceeded my expectations. Whether it was the savory appetizers, mouthwatering entrees, or delectable desserts, every bite was a journey of culinary excellence. Equally impressive was the level of service provided. The staff was attentive, warm, and genuinely hospitable, making me feel welcome and valued as a guest. They were well-versed with the menu, offering insightful recommendations and accommodating any dietary preferences. It was evident that they took pride in delivering a top-notch dining experience, and it truly showed in their service. The professionalism of the staff was commendable. They carried themselves with grace and efficiency, ensuring that each aspect of our dining experience was flawlessly executed. From seating us promptly to promptly attending to our needs throughout the meal, their professionalism added to the overall ambiance of the restaurant. I left the restaurant with a full heart and a satisfied palate, feeling grateful to have experienced such a brilliant dining destination. This restaurant delivers everything you expect from a great meal out - exceptional food, exemplary service, and a wonderful atmosphere that leaves you wanting to return. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking an unforgettable culinary journey. Whether it's a special occasion or just a night out, this place guarantees a dining experience that will leave you raving to friends and family. Kudos to the entire team for their dedication to excellence!

This pub is great in more ways than one. The food and service are great and the people are super friendly. Plates have large portions! The pub is over 200 years old and gives honor to the American soldiers who were stationed at the adjacent airfield during WWII. I was there for the specific reason to research my dad’s military history and the pub was the icing on the cake.

We were a large party of males and the the staff were all very friendly and efficient. They coped with multiple orders from our enthusiastic crowd with humour and patience. The pub food was excellent, the atmosphere of this old establishment was warm and inviting and we had a great time. Highly recommended.

I've been a few times over the last few months, the staff have always been fantastic very polite with customers if there local or not.

Went here for lunch with a friend and it was fantastic. Huge portions with no sacrifice on quality. The vegetarian roast looked epic and the quinoa salad was delicious. Service was good too and it's a very cosy place to sit.

Yesterday we had the wake for my Mum's funeral at the Woodman it is a place very dear to our hearts. We met with George the Manager who was extremely helpful and we couldn't fault anything they looked after us and the buffet was exactly...

We visited for Father’s Day and we were very impressed - good service, delicious food ( be warned huge portions!) and good beer / wine. We has no room for desert but they all sounded wonderful. Good outside play area for little ones would highly...

Very pet friendly great stuff and food good

Great food and service with friendly staff. Would definitely recommend to friends and family and we will be visiting again soon.

Amazing food, great service and a really good atmosphere. Highly recommend to anyone, second visit after an excellent dinner last time, and not disappointed

Louise gave us lovely service, had a great time and would come back. Food was good. The fish and chips were great

We had tea, coffee and cake in The Woodman. The service was very friendly and very efficient. All was delicious.

Very poor. The menu was much more restricted than for our previous visit. 2 of us had beef burgers which were tough and very dry. It was difficult to cut through the tomato slices. However, chips were good. The other meal was ok. We will...

Great service, lovely friendly staff who are very attentive and helpful. The pub itself is full of history and has lots of info all around to read about it. Plus it’s in a lovely setting. Will be back!

The service was brilliant and the drinks were nice. However, the food was cold and pretty terrible.

Its a beautiful place to go and have a bite to eat and a quiet drink.

This was a birthday celebration for my husband, a very rare opportunity to spend time with our two adult sons and one fiancée without our grandchildren. We struggled to find to find a venue within a reasonable distance from home that was open on a...

Went here for a wedding and its a great place hidden away but good food and beer.

Lovely place, we have been before in 2019 and liked it then. Since the new refurb we just had to go again. Was not disappointed, Lovely and welcoming staff, food was delicious. Will be back for sure!

Fantastic food but service could have been better. Perhaps given that a 12.5% service charge is automatically added to the bill our waiter felt he didn’t need to try. Even a smile would have been nice. Shame because it’s a lovely pub in a beautifully...

Wonderfully friendly and welcoming! We ate outside and both food and drinks were bought out promptly with a smile! Even our little dog was welcomed and given a saucer of treats! Food delicious and the sun was shining!

We chose The Woodman Inn to celebrate our son receiving his First Holy Communion. All of us were very impressed with the location, service and quality of food. The kids play area is great and one of the main reasons for choosing this pub to...

This was the loveliest Sunday lunch we've had in ages ,the meals were sublime and the staff kindest ever. the place is beautiful. we have a wheelchair user in the family and they have easy access for wheelchairs and disabled toilet. I'm writing this to...

Arranged a group lunch for 16 mostly elderly diners. Zoe was helpful, efficient and really welcoming. She managed changes to numbers and accommodated particular dietary preferences. As a negotiated package we preselected main course and dessert. Overall feedback was highly positive. Certainly will repeat the...

A great welcome, excellent service and fantastic food. We booked Sunday Lunch and opted for a Sunday Roast and the 398 Burger, both of which were extremely enjoyable. Topped it off with a Lemon Tart and Coffee! Outstanding. We'll be returning without a doubt.

This is a beautiful Inn and well worth a visit.The menu is quite extensive and caters for all tastes .Food is reasonably priced and nicely presented. There is a nice atmosphere and the staff were very friendly and helpful.Seating both inside and out and good car parking available .

Myself and my partner went to The Woodman Inn as we had never been before and we were not disappointed!!!! Our waiters, Alex and George were friendly, attentive and ensured we had everything we needed. To start, we had the spicy chicken wings and battered...

Our first time here but it won’t be the last. Delicious food from a varied menu, and great service too.

Lovely place to visit for a meal, food was delicious. The pub is out in the country. Good service, customer toilets, lovely atmosphere.

Lovely venue and extremely attentive staff. They sat is down and talked us through the menu. We have a 5 month old baby who they paid a lot of attention to. The fish and chips was very nice. Portion size was spot on. The staff went the extra mile and cut up some cucumber for our little boy who’s just started weaning. We are looking forward to returning soon. Thank you very much.

Had a fantastic meal with the family tonight the food and service was amazing and we’ll definitely be going back!! Great work to Gavin & the team.

We only used the pub and restaurant but can say it was a pleasant experience. The food was nice and staff were friendly.

An excellent dining experience. Varied menu, superb food and attentive, cheerful staff. We will be returning!

This Inn was recommended to us by a business we visited and it did not disappoint. The food was excellent, tasty and plentiful. Very good gluten free and vegan options and a wide range. Staff were friendly and helpful. It took a while to pay but that was just bad timing as other customers were trying to pay at the same time. Nice location but you will not find it by accident!

Visited for a business network event. Super event will definitely visit again for business and pleasure. The breakfasts looked really good 👍

Lovely pub, great service and tasty food! All cooked fresh to order and generous portions. Kids menu is varied and again portion size is not compromised. My Nephews fish & chips looked yummy, especially the hand cut and cooked chips! Good selection of Ales and...

Decent pub food. Good vegetarian options that are not too standard. Not the cheapest, but reasonable considering the atmosphere and food quality. I love that they serve very quickly.

A great place to eat. Nothing negative to say.

Wonderful, charming Inn. Offering fantastic beverage and beautiful food. Set in glorious countryside.

We arrived at 730… proceeded to order drinks where the girl was friendly but not knowledgeable behind the bar as she explained “I work in the coffee shop” We decided on a food choice where 3 of us wanted the special ribeye steak… nope they...

Had a lovely family meal for a 40th birthday. Staff very accommodating and friendly. Chef even sang ‘happy birthday’

Fantastic Sunday lunch! Can’t wait to come back

Out of the way and totally worth the trip. Very nice atmosphere and excellent high-end traditional British pub food. Will be coming back.

Lovely cosy pub (also with a massive dining space) with a log fire, big pub garden for kids and friendly staff

We had great fun at the Quiz Night at the Woodman Inn. It was so well organised and a lovely friendly atmosphere. We would definitely go again.

First time visit. Will definitely go back. Just a beautiful location. Wonderful staff & excellent food. We had a baked Camembert for starters. Lucky we shared as it was huge! Delicious. I had a halloumi salad which was really light & fresh. My husband had...

Good Sunday lunch. Very friendly staff and very generous portions. This is one of those warm and welcoming pubs that we are happy to return to. We've never stayed as we live 15 minutes away.

Beautiful and charming old inn dating back to the 18th century. The food is gourmet quality, and the young servers were all wonderful.

I booked a Saturday evening dinner spot and treated my 12 year old to dinner. We were greeted by George and Harriet, who were warm, welcoming, very friendly and provided Fantastic service! My son was very happy to see pizza on the menu and said...

Excellent Sunday lunch with huge good quality portions, friendly staff and great atmosphere, highly recommended…..

Amazing food! A very well kept secret,staff amazing! Schhhhhhh keep the secret. Nothing is ever too much trouble,prices are very good value even on a rainy day when you can't walk the dog,yes dogs are welcome if well behaved,thank you so much to all the...

I came here for lunch about a month ago and was not dissapointed. The staff were friendly amd helpful The food was bloody gorgeous! I had duck leg confit on a bed of red cabbage and a perfect potato dauphinoise. I would say the portion could hav been bigger but it was only lunch so can't grumble really. The creme brulee was also the best one I've had. Considering the high quality of the food, the price was suprisingly reasonable. I reccomend this place and I'd come here again

Very welcoming pub with excellent fish & chips on the Friday that we visited, all 4 of us had the fish & chips and the only criticism came was the mushy peas were made with garlic which 2 of us liked and the other 2...

Lovely little country pub with very friendly staff and a good selection of food and drinks

We had a lovely Christmas meal for 20 people. Food and service was excellent. The pub reserved our own private area.

Visited the Woodman Inn for the first time and we were not disappointed. A very warm atmosphere and characteristic setting. Just what you'd expect from a quilality countryside pub. Meal was delicious and plenty on the plate. We both had the Turkey Sunday roast, which was part of the winter menu. After finishing our meal we moved into the bar area where there is a very warming fireplace. A small table with board games and cards was available in this area. Me and the Mrs enjoyed playing a few hands of cards while having a few drinks after dinner. A lovely afternoon out. Prices were a little on the high side, but considering everyone is increasing prices lately, didn't seem out of place. Wouldn't stop us going back again, just means a visit would be for a treat and not a regular thing. Thanks to all the helpful staff.

Visited the Woodman Inn for the first time and we were not disappointed. A very warm atmosphere and characteristic setting. Just what you'd expect from a quilality countryside pub. Meal was delicious and plenty on the plate. We both had the Turkey Sunday roast, which...

We visited this pub to see the memorial and WW2 photos and for a Sunday roast. We were immediately seated and drinks brought over to our table. Our food arrived within minutes of ordering! The staff were attentive and polite. We had a generous serving of beef which was cooked to perfection, the cauliflower cheese was one of the best I've ever tasted. I can't wait to return

not up to 100% and we asked for the discretionary 12.5% to be taken off but it was not. Meal was fine

Had a really lovely lunch. Very good food. Manager very good and attentive.

We had a family get together and hadn't been to the Woodman Inn for years, well before lockdown. Anyway with some trepidation we booked a table for 5 and went along. I say trepidation as the last time we went it was "not-all-that". Anyway, our...

Nothing for Vegans. Hardly anything vegetarian either. Have only been about 3 times in the past decade, so generally try to avoid. Used to be completely empty, but assumed management has changed at some point in the past few years. No improvement with staff attitude. Few years ago, went for brother's birthday, but they forgot his order... twice. So we had to just collectively offer him bits of our sides. Very awkward experience for him. Reluctantly went recently, as an old friend had arranged a reunion. Several of us got hassled and over-charged, then waiter rolled his eyes... acting as if it was MY fault that I wanted some money back. Immediately got followed by an angry misogynist, who promptly yelled abuse at us in the car park, as we were trying to leave. Embarrassing.

Had a fantastic birthday treat with friends yesterday at the woodman. Incredible food, the specials menu is amazing highly recommend the pork burger. An the brownie was to die for, a wonderful touch with the candle in it as a birthday cake. Thank you Gavin...

This is our first visit to The Woodman Inn and we are already planning our next visit to bring family. The food was delicious, hot and enough for the largest of appetites. We liked the presentation and found everything really tasty. The friendly service could...

Attended a wedding here. The food, service and facilities were excellent. A family member had just undergone surgery and the team couldn't do enough to help. Beautiful wedding venue

Lovely place for a meet-up with an old friend. Food was good, staff were great. Looking forward to returning.

Always a lovely visit, beautiful building/ location packed full of history. Some great walks and gorgeous countryside ideal for my doggos. Staff always super friendly and helpful even when it's busy, food is simply devine. What makes this place for me though is their attitude...

Came for the first time on Sunday for lunch and was absolutely blown away. Easily the best roast beef i've ever tasted, huge portions. The pub is beautiful, so quaint and full of charm it's hard not to fall in love with it. Staff were...