The Woodmancote Pub in Chichester

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Really nice country pub that is close to the village. Really good beer, nice restaurant, limited menu but very much cooked to order. Staff were very pleasant and great to talk to. Recommend a visit.

This is a lovely pub with very friendly staff and served really good food. We booked lunch in advance (always best) and actually arrived a little early, but that was no trouble. The restaurant was nicely decorated and the menu had a number of items we liked the look of, but decided on Calamari to share for starters which was delightful. For mains I ordered Steak & Ale pie, the pie and gravy were really good. My wife ordered the small salmon and prawn salad which was tasty, This is a lovely friendly restaurant which is very dog friendly.

Called in for a drink, a grubby dusty looking place. Staff were very pleasant. Unfortunately, I had to use the gents. Not sure where they were, but the saying "follow your nose" came to mind. I don't think I'll be eating there.

Really nice walk to the pub, nice food and drinks at a good price, friendly staff , very busy when we went which is good to see, we go back.

Had a good lunch with friends, lovely to see a smaller portion menu ( although they were generous portions) vegetables a bit under cooked for me but that is personal taste. Will definitely return

We had a meal at the woodmancote celebrating Valentine’s Day. We don’t often go out on Valentine’s Day but as our first as husband and wife wanted to make the effort and this did not disappoint. The food was delicious and service fantastic. There was a lovely atmosphere too. Would definitely recommend 👌🏼

Lovely pub. Great atmosphere and the food was excellent. Can't fault it

You always get a warm welcome at this pub. You can get food all day and it is always the same high standard whatever time you come in. Also, it’s warm. Lovely fire burning and well looked after alongside heating is also on. Really toasty on a miserable day. Staff are all great.

Lovely interesting pub with plenty of character. Friendly staff and good food.

myself and my wife went to celebrate her birthday we had a lovely meal in relaxed surroundings. the staff are friendly and very efficient, would definitely recommend to anyone and without a doubt we will be going back in the very near future.

Best value meal we've had for a while. Wine much more reasonable than other places as well. Food very tasty and plenty of it. Highly recommended.

Went here with friends for my birthday lunch. Was a lovely place, food was nice too.

An absolute jewel of a place, good food,a wide variety of beer and alcohol, topped off with a genuinely lovely staff! It's a must.

Family meal, celebrating a birthday and early Mother's Day. Roast dinner was brilliant, best we have out since we can remember and reasonably priced as well. It was extremely tasty, great selection of vegetables, and perfectly cooked meat - we had chicken and belly pork. Very pleasant service, attentive without being pushy, and nothing was too much trouble. Choc brownie pudding was excellent as was the ice cream. If you want a great and superior dining experience for a family dinner or just a decent roast then the Woodmancote hits the mark. Couldn't recommend it more highly.

Excellent, dropped in on off chance for a light lunch. Very dog friendly. Good light lunch with friendly service next to roaring fire.

As always can be relied on to serve a tasty meal cooked with fresh ingredients. The smaller plate menu is ideal for lunch time. Cosy atmosphere with it's open fire & traditional bar area.

My neighbour told me about this jewel . We went there thinking we would have a quick sandwich but realised that they do small portions of their bigger meals . This suited us perfectly and the choice was great . The home made chips were to die for and the meat portion generous . We will be going there for a full Sunday lunch for my birthday soon!

Really friendly staff, very warm welcome. Each of us had full English breakfasts. Yet again they were excellent. Perfect poached eggs to accompany all the other ingredients which were equally as good. Thoroughly enjoyable. This is the place to stop for the best full English...

Was recommended this venue for a Sunday dinner & certainty was not disappointed. Although I got the impression this was frequented by regulars/ locals it didn’t make any difference to how we were treated The staff who waited our table we very professional & very...

The food was great but once again 10% was added with out our consent. Un like most we requested a new bill unless you can provide evidence that the staff actually receive the tip it should stop. maybe you should have tally board explaining how...

Four of us ate there this evening all different mains ordered. Not one disappointed. Generous portions and absolutely delicious - personally my lamb tagline was the best I’ve ever had. Prompt service too!

Lovely food and fantastic staff make for a great experience

Go there for lunch really nice and good value for money setting lovely to been to a Tuesday quiz night was very good going for another quiz and supper in February very good value for money xx

Service excellent and so friendly, had the 3 meat roast which was big and super tasty. Defo recommended

As we were going to Chichester theatre last Sunday (15 Jan), we decided to try a pub en route from home to Chichester for Sunday lunch and The Woodmancote Pub looked ideal. We had not been there before so it was a bit of a...

We visited this Pub today, fantastic food with an option for smaller plated which in today's ostof living is great. Staff were very helpful attentive. You must go here for a brilliant afernoon if your a foodie.

We were pleasantly surprised by the elaborate yet tasteful Christmas decorations. The wine and food were excellent for the cost and the service was very accommodating, especially considering that we arrived close to closing time.

Love this place...its qwerky...

Arrived for a pre-booked Christmas lunch with friends but was ignored by the bar lady on arrival despite her making eye contact she was unfriendly and did not smile. She looked and acted like she did not enjoy her job. When she did speak it...

Fantastic meal, ecellent service and extremely helpful staff. Thank you for our family meal today. We're booked again.

Lovely christmas decor. Good service and prices

Wonderful pub. Great atmosphere. Great food.

Christmas Quiz night. Great evening, fun, relaxed good food , drink and atmosphere

Lovely pub. Great food and service. Nice and warm and festive this time of year

See you all again soon. Thanks yo you all.

Great, great,Great,. 💘 the Woodmancote. Lovely fresh food. Great staff. Our very favorite place to eat xxxx

Lovely pub. Been there twice. Both times lovely food and or coffee and cakes.

Lovely pub-like setting out in the country. Very friendly staff and some superb food. Just had one of the best roast pork dishes I've ever had!