The Woodmancote Pub in Chichester

Does small plates which I loved

Quiet Sunday lunch enjoyed. Nice friendly welcome and a ploughman's with a pint, what's not to like.

Great atmosphere, in countryside, lovely owners and staff, great location, good menu and food delicious, dog friendly....its a wonderful place.

Such a great cosy country pub. The food was excellent and the staff were friendly & attentive. From our experience this is the best breakfast in this area. Very dog friendly which is lovely to see, our dogs feel very at home here☺️ Highly recommended to anyone…

A lovely pub with a great menu and fantastic staff!

First time visiting today. Warmly welcomed and shown directly to outer table for 7. Excellent, friendly service from young staff. Sunday roasts all round. Generous portions and all tasted great. One of the better pub roasts I've had. They do a smaller roast which is still a good size. Highly recommended.

Lovely meal steak was lovely could have had few more vegetables added instead of load of peas ! Bar staff Lovely. But JULiE. Was not that nice ! Very rude lady Won’t be returning ! !! She needs to learn some manors Pubs a bit quiet needs a bit of a better atmosphere. Luckily we met some lovely people to liven up the evening ! Sorry but we won’t be returning ! !!

Food was very good. It was early evening so a bit quiet.

Lovely country pub off the beaten track. Some very pretty areas to settle yourself into. We ate in the restaurant, whilst very nice it wasn’t as inviting and in keeping with the rest of the pub. It felt like two very different buildings. Whilst the staff were attentive I felt that their minds were elsewhere. No smiles, no warm friendly greetings just the very basic of interaction. The food was lovely with nice timings between courses. Would we come back, yes. If for nothing else just to see the staff smile and look like the customers were worthy of more than basic interaction.

Lovely place to eat. Food very good service excellent.

I’ve had many a meal in the last few months at The Woodmancote and have never been disappointed with the food, service or anything. It’s such a relaxing environment and just perfect. I’m a sucker for the Pie of the Day - absolutely scrumptious. However, there are so many other tasty dishes on the menu.

Paella cooked outside looks good. Enjoyed the visit 😊

Stopped for breakfast on our travels and it did not disappoint! Friendly locals and fresh yummy food. The coffee and walnut cake is to die for! We sat outside ein a cute little spot and we really enjoyed our experience. See you again some time! ,

Excellent food thoroughly enjoyed the roast beef we were all happy and cleared the plates friendly fast service will defo be back 5 stars

Lovely, traditional, out of the way pub that has an excellent restaurant. There is some outdoor covered seating. There are 2 car parks, at the front and rear. The front car park holds around 8 cars - be careful where you park because there are accesses needed for surrounding homes. The rear car park holds around 10 cars. I think there's also a space alongside the building. Other than that you're looking at parking in the lane (personally something I avoid). If you must do that then I recommend parking on the left past the rear car park, getting as close to the bushes on the left as you can (drop any passengers off first - it might be a country lane but it's well used). If you're a little unsteady on your feet you need to take extra care, the car parks are just gravel and a little bumpy. The food is excellent, with good sized portions and always very filling, even the sandwiches. I highly recommend the pie of the day - never been let down yet! Desserts and cakes are visually very tempting, and I'm told by my wife they are delicious (I have little sweet tooth so don't bother myself). They can cater for large groups (we've had a table for 12 before now). The staff are lovely, attentive and patient - although at times extremely busy so you may need to reciprocate that patience a little at peak times. All in all, an excellent venue.

We stumbled upon "The Woodmancote" during a search for a different Sunday morning breakfast venue. It has become a firm favourite. The food is good, honest, not pretentious and great value. The staff are always friendly and they have a delightful dog called Tilly. Typically Two BIG English breakfasts with two rounds of doorstep toast and three coffees /teas was £24. The pub is oddly decorated but has a sense of fun that is apparent in the staff demeanor. Recommended Edit...4 years on. Still just as good. Prices have increased a little but nothing crazy. New dog. Worth a visit.

The pub was a little quiet but then it was Monday. The Beef and horseradish sourdough baguette was delicious. The Beef, tender and plenty to fill the sandwich. The chips crisp and piping hot, all as expected. The game changer was the pot of delicious gravy to immerse everything in! Perfect.

Wonderful place lovely food and lovely staff. Not only are evening meals fab but breakfast is amazing.

Great friendly pub, excellent food! Fab service from Julie, thankyou. 🙂

Adorably Quirky Resteraunt. - Beautiful Food - Sunday Roast are delicious! - 🐕 Doggy Friendly

my favourite pub! staff are so lovely and the food is always out of this world.

This place gives off an inviting atmosphere. Very comforting when you first walk in. The staff was friendly and made it a wonderful experience. The food left a little to be desired but it wasn't bad by any means

Lovely lunch. Steak & Ale Pie with vegetables. Good quality produce used. Nice size portion. Really enjoyable.

Lovely meal. I had the Haddock and my partner had the coconut curry. Excellent service and very good value for money. £46.00 for two mains , two suites and three drinks and this included tge 10% service charge. We also left a seperate tip on the table. We went on a Friday evening and they seem to have a tapas night outside, will certainly return for that. All in all could not fault the place.

Excellent as always! Cheerful service, lovely food. Can't wait to come again!

Toller Pub mit leckerem Essen! Alle sehr freundlich. Ausgefallene Einrichtung mit Liebe zum Detail. Ein etwas versteckt liegendes Juwel.

Very pleased with the service, food and atmosphere. Have been coming to this restaurant for some time and felt that I should make the effort to say well done, (as well as a tip of course!).

Very helpful staff and lovely food.

I’m a cyclist from Portsmouth and this is my favourite place to stop for breakfast or lunch just all round top notch especially nice to sit outside in the summer

We love The Woodmancote. We visit regularly with friends & family. The food is always fresh & tastes very good & service along with banter is amazing.

Had a very nice family meal on Sunday evening. Food was great especially the vegetarian nut roast that 2 of us had.

Lovely pub/restaurant. They obligingly booked a table for 8 of us on the day. Excellent food, reasonably priced, lovely atmosphere and great service. Many thanks.

Food was excellent Staff really friendly and helpful

Well kept beer, good food, sensibly priced, lovely staff.

Lovely shabby chic setting with good food too. Didn’t book and was lucky to get a table as it’s popular. Had lamb tagine, trio of sausages, meat pie and veg and coconut curry, of which all were ample portions and tasty.

Lovely pub, very deceptive from the outside, it's got lots of space inside. The staff were very friendly and efficient , it was great to be able to see into the kitchen. The food portions were very generous and cooked to perfection. Definitely a place that deserves more visits to explore the menu and enjoy the experience.

A nice pub but the outside is looking very tired now. Needs a bit of money spent on it to make it a nice place to go in the summer.

Have just had a really good lunch with some friends. Everything was really really good - portion sizes, food quality, reasonable prices, service, table settings etc. We had lighter lunches as well as main meals and all were up to and beyond expectations. We will definitely be going to the Woodmancote again.

Perfect refuge on a rainy Tuesday afternoon, good Ale and we decided to stay on and have a meal. Starters were Whitebait and baked Cemembert good size helpings, mains were Sirloin Steak cooked as asked and a wonderful helping of slow cooked Braised Beef both with all the trimmings and reasonably priced. A lovely quirky Pub that has not changed since my last visit over 5 years ago, highly recommended.

Lovely food excellent staff and landlord and landlady a jewel in West Sussex well worth a visit.

First class coffee stop for all on the pedals. Friendly welcome, lots of space in and out. Dynamite cake!

Thank you to Terry and the team at The Woodmancote for hosting our post-wedding friends supper. The food was great, the atmosphere was spot on and the service was exemplary. Thank you for letting us all natter on until closing time, we really appreciate you all being so accommodating.Thank you all.

Good Guinness and tasty pork scratches and a tart was nice as well

This is fantastic little pub. Great decor and decent range of food and drink. Our group were looked after well and everyone enjoyed their meals. We'll definitely be back. Parking can be an issue however.

Great quick service, great food. I had a nice roast chicken dinner with my brother and sister in-law whom I hadn't seen in a couple of years.

Such a great team and gem of a country pub. We visit regularly and just look forward it everytime. Known and popular with all in our club. Always a warm friendly welcome, relaxed efficient service, great food and drinks. Plenty of seating inside and out with a cozy fire on a cold day. Thank you Terry, Mel and Team ❤️

3rd year running we have booked in for the Valentines Special here and each year we are always greeted in such a friendly welcoming way, the restaurant is decorated to look very romantic and special and the meal has been completely delicious. We were greeted yesterday with prosecco, service was impeccable throughout and we will definitely be coming back. My meal was moules mariniere which was amazing (my husband had the delicious mushroom starter) followed by lamb which was cooked to perfection with lovely sides (husband had the chicken schnitzel which he loved) and dessert for me was panna cotta (best I have had anywhere) and my husband had the most delicious strawberries and cream cheesecake. We were so happy with our meals but everyone's food looked just as good as we looked around the other tables of couples, there was a lovely selection on the menu and a great atmosphere. Well done to everyone for last night. You made our valentines evening very special...again!

Valentines dinner - faultless, delicious and amazing value. Steak cooked to perfection with Diane sauce that was just mouth wateringly divine. Good job!

Warm welcoming excellent food and drink ,combined with wonderful service

This is our first visit to the pub. On arrival we were put into what is called moroccan room, ironically!. Peeling wallpaper. Not sure why you would have such decor in a pub seemed out of character. Needed to ask five times for coffee. Eventually arrived when I needed to approach bar staff. Sat in room with large family extremely loud did not make nice atmosphere. Positive comment regarding food, large amount. Ordered steak and ale pie, received chicken pie. Would not return back.

A very enjoyable Burns Night with delicious food and hard working staff! I am a regular customer and always enjoy the cosy atmosphere and friendly staff.

Lovely cosy pub,log fire burning. Had an English breakfast which was great, really hot and cooked to perfection. Friendly staff. Will definitely visit again.

Warm and friendly place, lovely cake and helpful staff, and everything is priced very reasonably.

We have been to the Woodmancote quite a few times. It is a lovely pub in the village of Woodmancote, to the west of Chichester. We had lunch in the bar which was nice and warm. The smell of the wood fire in the air. We had starters of Whitebait. It was a good sized portion and enough for the two of us to share. I had the seafood tagliatelle and my wife had a small sized lambs liver and bacon. This was just the right size for her. Both dishes were cooked to perfection. Delicious!! Julie was in charge today and her personality was enough to lift the spirits on a cold and grey afternoon. So much so I enquired if she would like to turn the fortunes of a pub on Hayling Island. We could so do with a pub like the Woodmancote on the island. Maybe the Yew Tree in the future?? Thank you for a pleasant experience. We will be back!

07/01/2024 FOR SUNDAY LUNCH. OUR GROUP OF 5 WAS CELEBRATING A XMAS PRESENT AND 58 YEARS OF MARRIAGE. THE MEALS WE EACH HAD WERE EXCELLENT AND SERVED HOT. RECOMMED, YOU GIVE IT A TRY.

What a fabulous evening. A real Christmas treat with good food and the lovely Sharon entertaining us with all the classic songs. The food was amazing and plenty of it. Definitely worth a visit ☺️

Went here on Friday night with friends and had the Christmas menu. We were in the Moroccan room. Have to say it was absolutely fantastic. The food. The service. Everything. We had a really lovely time and will definitely be returning

Couldn’t book online I Called them and was told they weren’t able to confirm any bookings and they’d call back. They Didn’t call back ever. I tried calling again and couldn’t get through

Lovely place to eat, great food coupled with excellent service.

Wonderful food and service for a last minute unplanned lunch. We were welcomed and although they were very busy, managed to accommodate the two of us. Really enjoyed the food and friendly service by the team.

Great roast dinner good atmosphere quick service and best coffee will be visiting again

Love a pub that serves sandwiches on a Sunday. Very tasty and great service.

The food here never disappoints. 6 of us had a wonderful evening, attentive staff and superb food. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Oh dear, having eaten many many times over the years at this pub, yesterday's visit was a real disappointment - have you got a new chef?. Firstly the steak pie pastry was hard as a brick, my guests fish was in two pieces ( with an apology!) the chips on both meals looked and tasted like warmed up chip shop chips. Desserts also were disappointing, sticky toffee pudding was dry, my 'miniature' lemon tart which I didn't eat was inedible ( I wasn't charged) but if I had of been I would not be happy. If it wasn't for the waitresses who were extremely pleasant we both would have asked to speak with management. I hope this isn't what anyone will experience in the future.

We spent a delightful Saturday afternoon here with our friends and their twins. Dogs are very welcome and the overall atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. From the outside it looks old and a bit tired. But inside it's like a Tardis. Lots of really nice places to eat inside or to simply relax and enjoy your favourite tiplle. The food was good pub food. But as with all dining experiences these days it's quite expensive, so you may wish to keep this in perspective if there's a sizable group of you. The young serving staff were excellent and attentive and the owners a most agreeable couple of business owners.

Good Menu range and not over expensive. Prompt table service and we'll presented So all very pleased Thankyou would recommend anytime..⁹

We'd been out walking and had been recommended this place by a friend and so decided to stop for lunch. Wow! We had the steak & ale pie which was accompanied by cauliflower cheese, mashed swede, cabbage, carrots, roast potatoes and gravy. The pie was the best I've ever had, looked & tasted homemade. The staff were very welcoming and friendly, plus quick service.

Lovely food, service hit & miss was busy so to be expected

Good place for food and drink. Friendly cheery staff always makes for a good experience. 👍

Loved it! Had a couple of meals from the light lunch menu and some drinks. You can tell the draughts are well kept; food fresh, tasty and well portioned and a lovely, homely atmosphere. Will definitely return soon.

An excellent country pub that has a very well established reputation for good food. Quirky interior with eclectic furniture and fitting. Plenty of seating inside and out. Slightly unusual but inspired menu and delicious food. Nice beers. Friendly day staff.

Loverly Sunday roast, would have been 5 ☆ if peas or greens were available

Fabulous cooked breakfast. Would highly recommend for both the food, good atmosphere and lovely staff.

The Woodmancote is off the beaten track, and really is a hidden gem.We had lunch today and both agreed that we will return. The steak and ale pie and vegetables were delicious, also the Cumberland sausages equally good. The staff were friendly and attentive. 10/10

Took my mum on 17th September for her 93rd Birthday. Food as always absolutely delicious. The staff, who are always lovely, brought some cake, complete with candle and sang happy Birthday for my mum. We all had a wonderful time.

Cannot fault it. Lovely place to done.

Will eat next visit but really enjoyed our visit this time

Good range of beers. Nice outdoor seating area. Friendly staff. Didn't eat but restaurant looked nice.

Lovely pub in a countryside setting. Friendly staff and good food. Would recommend

Had a lovely meal today. Beautiful roasts and salmon and prawn salads. Service was great. Staff where friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Took my elderly aunt who likes good food and 2 dogs who eat any food and couldn't fault it. Would definitely go again.

Great food. Went on a Sunday and my other half said the roast was great. I had a lovely prawn and salmon salad. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Service was good. Puds excellent. Will definitely return again. An extra plus also dog friendly and they both received a great from the staff.

Amazing little country restaurant always constantly amazing and food is mouthwatering

Another visit, another 5! Try the ribs.. amazing !!

Very nice food. Would recommend

Early lunch, food delicious and very good value

It was my 65th birthday and we eat out regularly, so we needed something special for this event. Our friend Joe Watson suggested the Woodmancote for a dinner party and it was great advice. The ambience was lively, real ale on the bar and a friendly welcome was the order of the day, then 3 course dinner that was exceptional to eat and good value. I would wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant.

We like to have lunch here. The pie and mash is great, as is the fish and chips. The prices are very reasonable and the portion sizes are good. Service is always good and staff are attentive. We will return again and again.

Lovely meal friendly service great atmosphere

Had a family birthday meal there recently. The food was really superb and plenty of it. The manageress and the rest of the staff were attentive and made sure we were looked after from beginning to end. The atmosphere was lovely and all of the other diners joined in with singing happy birthday. It was a great meal and we will definitely be going back very soon.

food was excellent and for that I give the chef five stars... what I assume to be the land lady was very abrupt and actually rude. someone in the group was discussing something important she snapped at them to tell their waitress.. yes the waitress needed to know but she did not need to speak to him like that. The waitresses were efficient but sour no warmth never smiled or chatted other than replying, again bluntly as the land lady had.. there had been a tip added to the bill which I was not happy about as in my opinion the only person who deserved a tip was the chef .. Children are welcome I guess but as no warmth given even to them are they welcome.. we were a group of eight.. we all felt like tins on a shelf in the supper market.. would I return I don't know as I said it was excellent food .. the staff on the other hand was a shock .. didn't smile, didn't chat and had no warmth.. this I put down to the landlady as I expect they are to scared to say anything.. yes they were efficient but so is a computer..the eating out experience should be relaxing , cheery and welcoming.. this was anything but .. I just don't know if I or my group would put ourselves through that again .. all staff especially land lady need to have some training on how to remain efficient but be less computer like and be more human.. they do this then they would get five stars across the board.

Just took my daughter for a Sunday roast over Woodmancote and it was excellent the roast was amazing chicken cooked perfect perfect roast potatoes the best Yorkshire pudding and colliflower cheese so good we are already booked in for next week .

Excellent place, great food, and slightly quirky atmosphere - although apparently toned-down in recent years. Defo recommend.

Love this place, our local. Food great and plenty of it. Staff friendly. Dog friendly in parts of the pub. And plenty of atmosphere especially on themed nights.

Disappointed!! Starter was lovely but main meals bland and the chips were soggy, possibly reheated? We left the majority of all 3 main meals. The land lady honestly didn’t seem to care which was surprising as we come here quite a bit. We all left hugely disappointed and with a hefty bill! Not sure what has happened here as used to be amazing, hopefully it was just a one off.

We popped in for the roast deal last night and loved it. The food was excellent, great service, really attentive staff. Will definitely be back.

We have been coming here for the last 6 months as it is our local and always had great food. Today was a massive disappointment. The owner was rude, the chips were soggy and we left the majority of it. We had steak and ale pie and scampi and chips all of which we pretty much left. When they came to clear the plates and realised we had hardly touched any of the plates they were not all interested. The owner honestly couldn’t care less!! A massive disappointment and doubtful we will be returning in a hurry or recommending to anyone.

Missed out on a roast dinner here on the Sunday as was full but took advantage of the 50% off monday deal with 2 courses. Food was good & prompt, service was attentive and they even did a half size platter for us great thinking on the hoof. Obviously a popular busy local pub with a great menu. Good to see hospitality still winning at life!

Landlady always looks like she doesn't want to be there .....no customer service

Très bon service et des plats délicieux

My goodness what a wonderful find! Service friendly and attentive, food was amazing!! Thank you, we will be back!