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Nº 132 in 217 in East Dorset

Nº 35 of 68 British in East Dorset

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We went for Sunday carvery yesterday, we were very impressed. A warm welcome on a foul day. Not too busy but a nice atmosphere. Friendly staff, good service and the food was delicious. Very reasonably priced too. We've booked to go again in a couple of weeks with the rest of the family. Thanks to all the staff.

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Lynn Cade . 2024-11-25

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Not a bad pub and restaurant. Food is on the cheaper scale and it shows in a fair few of the meals. Service is always good and lots of choice of drinks.

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Paul Ngamann . 2024-11-23

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Great food and drink good atmosphere

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Alan Humphries . 2024-11-19

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James and gang were great really good burgers and the extra fries are a bargain. Would recommend to anyone, first class will return when next on holiday in Dorset😃

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martyn bashford . 2024-11-18

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Ran out of meat for the carvery before out 4pm booking for 14 people who all wanted the carvery which is why we booked the Woodman Also ran out of house white wine

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David Pitcher . 2024-11-17

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Good food, friendly staff, and a bonus is you can take your dog in

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ian norman . 2024-11-16

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Would highly recommend the mix grill, was cooked perfectly, quick, easy and friendly service.

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Charlie Hide . 2024-11-16

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Service was satisfactory, place was comfortable and clean Food was very disappointing Chicken bland, steaks tough and not cooked to order.

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brett walch . 2024-11-12

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Great quality of food and excellent service

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Alan Martin . 2024-11-12

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We were holidaying in the area and my wife and I popped in for a Saturday evening meal. Firstly, the car park is very spacious so parking was easy. Once inside, it was clear to see that this is a well run establishment with a great menu, a cosy ambience and delightful staff. We had a lovely meal, accompanied by lovely wine. We must give a special mention to Izzy, a delightful young lady, who looked after us so well during our visit and is such a credit to the business. We were so happy to find such a great pub and we wish the whole team all the very best. Well done, guys...

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Geoff Morris . 2024-11-11

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We popped in for a tasty Sunday roast yesterday and we all finished our plates. Kenzie served us at the bar and asked us to leave a review! Great pub for a Sunday lunch

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Erin Walker . 2024-11-11

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Just popped in for my lunch break. Great steak and ale pie and chips. Plenty of parking.

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Bridgeways Computer Services . 2024-11-11

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Tge Woodman is a great place, been passing this place for years and never popped in until now. Our server Poppy was great and very helpful.

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Chris Zeil . 2024-11-10

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Went twice over the half term break nice cavrey on a Sunday and you can take the dog, great place if you have some discount codes

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Adam . 2024-11-10

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A lovely atmospheric pub with very friendly and helpful staff. Good food reasonably priced

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Roger Burton . 2024-11-10

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Stopped here on way home from our holiday today. Food was served quite quick. Izzy served us our food with a smile and made sure everything was ok for us. Will be visiting again.

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Susan Mills . 2024-11-09

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Great pub and great food. Staff very friendly and helpful.

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Graham Collins . 2024-11-09

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Enjoyed a delicious Sunday roast dinner with my family at the Woodman and was served by the wonderful Kenzie. She was very friendly, welcoming and provided the best customer service. Kids enjoyed the food, the little one is normally quite a fussy eater but managed to finish the whole plate! Excellent food and speedy service! Would definitely go back again thanks to Kenzie for providing such amazing help

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Hannah Weston . 2024-11-08

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Had a great meal at the Woodman. Was served by Kenzie who was fantastic and very friendly. Food was great and lovely simple pub dinner 👍

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Estrella . 2024-11-08

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James & his Team were super kind and helpful especially since I have a broken wrist and broken elbow on my left side so he was very kind helping carry my Lattes to my table and constantly checking on me. He displayed great kindness and excellent customer service skills which were greatly appreciated by me thank you!

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Louise Bunny Alexander . 2024-11-08

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A very enjoyable Sunday carvery. Plenty of hungry customers. Certainly will return soon.

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Mary Gray . 2024-11-07

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Lovely place Lovely meal but now have to order food at bar

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jean scott . 2024-11-06

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Ate here as was staying at the local premier inn. Staff seemed friendly enough. Very basic menu (pretty much all fried). Food appeared to be plonked on the plate/bowl and served with no attention to presentation; no garnish of any kind. Child’s pasta dish was tiny; probably ok for a 3 or 4 year old; served in very small enamel dish. Overall, food was ok and it was convenient for our stay.

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catgal29 . 2024-11-03

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The food is just average pub food, but staff very friendly and kind. Very clean and nice playground for kids outside.

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Eva Ruperte . 2024-11-01

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On entering the staff made us welcome, our meal came quite quick after our order on hot plate's and we were asked if there was anything else we wanted, during the meal we were asked if everything was ok, a pleasant experience that didn't cost a fortune, will be visiting again soon.

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Susan Berry . 2024-10-31

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Very disappointing food. Poor service

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Val Young . 2024-10-31

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Fairly standard menu, pub grub. Would like to see BBQ spare ribs on menu. Particularly like to see Gemma who is always pleasant and nice to speak to as well as doing her job well.

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Roger Samuels . 2024-10-31

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This is our third visit on the last two months. On each occasion the food was excellent and larger than normal portions. We booked on line without any problems. As my husband likes beer his only criticism would be to have a better selection. Also on our second visit there was none on at all so he had Guinness. Otherwise we will return in the future.

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Walford 2 . 2024-10-29

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Great food and friendly service, highly recommended 👌 Thank you so much.

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Paul Cunha . 2024-10-28

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Luke was great but we had to wait 1 hour for our starters the communication was poor the food is normally great but this time not so great

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Ali Locke . 2024-10-28

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Everyone was very helpful. The Sunday Carvery was really good.

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Linda Vaughan . 2024-10-28

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We went as a party of four including one person in a wheelchair. Access was easy using the wheelchair lift, so plus points there. Staff are really friendly. We ordered at the bar, no problems opening a tab for the table. Service was reasonably quick, the food arrived promptly and was ... very good. It's simple, no frills, and not pretentious, pub food at a good price. Would we go again ... yes.

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Miles Herbert . 2024-10-24

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We use the Woodman regularly as it is an excellent place to eat, great food, excellent service and staff.

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Stephen Bladon . 2024-10-24

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My daughter and I came for lunch mid-week for a simple no-frills good value for money meal ... which is exactly what we got. The staff are so friendly! After ordering at the bar the food arrived in reasonable time despite our order going in just after a large wedding group order. The food was good ... we both had Lasagne and we'd both have it again ... Good simple pub food at a good price in a comfortable surrounding with friendly staff.

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Miles H . 2024-10-24

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Lovely staff very helpful and really nice reasonably priced food. Michelle jo and kenadi served us

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Kaleigh Hynes . 2024-10-23

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Only disappointing aspect of the visit was the beef on the carvery was given the end of a joint it was tough and unable to eat. All the other meals were fine 6 out of 8.

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John Rolfe . 2024-10-21

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Bit of a wait to order food and get a drink,short on barstaff..food good and hot

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Pauline James . 2024-10-20

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Stopped for lunch . Wasn’t planned . We had 2 dogs with us . We were very welcomed . The food is lovely . The staff were brilliant . A lovely pub and will definitely be coming back

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sarah wall . 2024-10-19

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So below standard i am surprised by the positive reviews on here. Greeted when we arrived and were told to find our own table. Queued for a while at the bar to place order as only one staff member serving there. This staff member was friendly and helpful. I will give her 10/10. Food took ages to arrive. When my spicy burger with onion rings got to my table it was stone cold. Waitress took it back to the kitchen where it is apparent that it was just microwaved. The only positives i can find is that the place is clean and the staff have a smile when serving.

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Satans Diplomat . 2024-10-19

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Lovely Birthday Meal and Gemma was Fantastic working hard

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Karen . 2024-10-18

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Great service and lovely food… thank you 👍🏽

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Pete Vincent . 2024-10-16

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We have been going to the Woodman for the last year usually every month so this is just a little hiccup on Saturday night our sons birthday. I had called in at 1400hrs on the Saturday to book the table and the young lady said it was all booked on the computer, unfortunately when we arrived the table was occupied. Our son explained to the people and they very kindly moved, no sign of a reserved notice on the table. I went to order the meals and drinks, a different young lady served us, i ordered two half,s of beer and received a pint and a half ,i pointed it out to her and she apologised and said she would alter it on the computer , asked her again and she confirmed that she had done it. Low and behold when i paid and got the bill she hadn,t. I know staff have to learn and it was busy on Saturday night but im sure you dont want to get too many reviews like this

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John G . 2024-10-14

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Terrible, not sure what has happened to this place it used to be good. Avoid at all costs The person who we met to check reservation (wish I asked for name) seemed unable to communicate at the most basic of levels. Just seemed angry and absent of any type of personality suited to working with people. struggled to find a table in a room full of empty tables. (we had booked) Dirty sticky tables, we asked to wipe (3 times) they did not. Waited an hour for food but they never told us there might be a wait. I went to ask how long it would be and the mentioned lady devoid of empathy or emotional intelligence said proudly another 15 minutes. When I said we have been waiting an hour why did she not tell us, she seemed to catch a falling star out of the corner of her eye and exhaled arggggh and could not produce anything resembling a word or sentence. Food was shocking, like they had cooked someone's leather shoe soles. provided with cold chips, stale bread. There was one amazing lady in a striped top who cleared all tables and service all food, god bless her. Not sure what she has done to deserve working with these others

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Dean Burley . 2024-10-13

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There was a rude member of staff there when I went. Becuase there wasn’t a sign wait to be seated so we sat down and she got very rude and shirty with us. Food was great.

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Lauren Taylor . 2024-10-13

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Family out for Sunday Lunch.. bad decision 😫….food was awful. Dreadful roasties, Yorkshire and beef too tuff to cut. Never again 😡

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Jane Kidman . 2024-10-13

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Great pub if you’re in the campsites and don’t want to cook. Thoroughly recommend the mixed grill. Had it 2 nights in a row 😋

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chris lewis . 2024-10-12

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Lovely wood, quick service. Greater area outside. Very popular at the summer time

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Serg Filuk . 2024-10-11

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Lovely meal and very friendly staff - well worth a visit Visited again today (26thbMarch) - another lovely meal

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Val Kelly . 2024-10-07

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Food wasn’t that great but the service was good and great atmosphere

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Andrew Roberts . 2024-10-04

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We shared a Tuesday evening midweek meal here, and it was fabulous.. the staff in particular were excellent and are all a credit to your company.

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John Fincher . 2024-10-03

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Half decent spot for a cheap meal. We enjoyed it but it is no ritz carlton!

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Craig Gartside . 2024-10-02

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They rely on an app for ordering and it’s a waste of time

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Andy Rowland . 2024-09-27

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A member of staff greets us as we walk through the door and take us to a table sometimes to our choice depending how busy they are. Selecting our meals and drinks are taken at the bar area and usually the drinks are brought to us and then the meals when they are ready, on every occasion without doubt our meals have been excellent which is the main reason for returning to give ourselves an occasional treat. We have tried other restaurants in our area but none as good as he Woodman

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John Griffiths . 2024-09-26

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Always have a fabulous meal from here,staff are wonderful and helpful to us.look forward to returning again in near future.

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Jenny G . 2024-09-23

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Excellent service and excellent value for money. If we were here longer, we'd definitely be going back.

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Robin Hirst . 2024-09-22

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Food was very average and the service was average. I had the beef burger which was a burger in a average bun, 1 pice of lettuce and a bit of sauce. The food here is nothing special, beer is over priced. I paid £6.20 for a pint of Moretti, its usually a little cheaper in nicer establishments.

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Chris Cook . 2024-09-22

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They ran out of steak on a steak night and also had no daft bitter

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nigel jolliffe . 2024-09-21

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Thoroughly impressed with the quality of the food and portion size during our recent visit. We ordered mixed grill (extra chips), 8oz rump + peppercorn sauce and kids meal - all with drinks. Only negative comment was amount of peppercorn sauce in the jug, but that’s a small point. Will be returning and recommend this pub - child friendly and good play area. Well done Woodman Team 👍

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Andy . 2024-09-21

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Visited many times before . All staff are very polite and attentive throughout the evening. We ordered via the app which was very easy to use. Drinks arrived very promptly and food soon after. Food very very nice. Best burger I’ve ever had ( no lie) Overall left very happy and satisfied, nothing could have been better. Definitely 10⭐️ and will definitely return and will definitely recommend to family and friends .

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Janna Stephens . 2024-09-21

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Arrived at a busy pub without a reservation, but the team managed to fit us in with a smile. Food was served quickly and was excellent value for money. All team members were friendly and accommodating. Well done all. Definitely reccomend.

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Robert O'Brien . 2024-09-20

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Quick stop off for lunchtime bite. All good 👍🏻

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Peter E . 2024-09-20

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Very happy with the food and service

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STEPHEN SMITH . 2024-09-18

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fantastic spot with super friendly staff, delicious food, and great facilities – you’ll definitely want to come back

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Ally Turner . 2024-09-17

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Amazing food and service, play area .and dog friendly

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Tonia Sheridan . 2024-09-17

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Love the food here, lovely garden and such helpful staff

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Isobel davenport . 2024-09-17

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The food was amazing. I had the steak and my mother had the hunters chicken. The staff was very happy and friendly. I liked that dogs were allowed in if they were well behaved. Will definitely be returning ❤️

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Charlie Terrey . 2024-09-17

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Nice place to Stop for a Bite to eat" Great fast friendly Service .. Dog 🐕 friendly

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David Welch . 2024-09-17

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Amazing service and food and second visit here last week. Always use this place when we are down on holidays, keep up the great work.

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Jason Batten . 2024-09-17

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15 Sept Sunday lunchtime Roast carvery. The two of us were seated upon arrival, I then went to pay for our 'plates' at the bar and order drinks. There was no one serving to take payment and what started as just me there quickly grew into a small crowd with no order to who was first. I then wandered over to the carvery where once again there was not one member of staff serving. We then left and luckily managed to find another local pub that sat us down and took our order straight away without any fuss and queuing. Its a pity because would of used the 'Woodman' again for evening dinner but the staff appear sullen and disinterested.

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Matt Barber . 2024-09-16

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Food was delicious and the service was very quick.

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kevin harvey . 2024-09-16

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Very slow service, more staff needed. Food below average for the price in my opinion.

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darren littlefield . 2024-09-14

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Very polite friendly staff, who provided a fast efficient and professional service. Very dog friendly and food priced at a good rate, similar to at home in the north west, which was a pleasant surprise

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mark james . 2024-09-14

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An adequate place to have drinks and a meal with friends

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PETER ARTHEY . 2024-09-14

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Big pub. Poor choice of ale. Only one available. Lagers and ciders are the usual boring choice.

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Kevin and Denise Leaning . 2024-09-14

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Fantastic value for money, really friendly staff and good menu

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nicola de Kleijn . 2024-09-11

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The staff were very welcoming and we were shown to our reserved table. I ordered two regular carveries, which were absolutely excellent.

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Andy Taylor . 2024-09-09

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Vital EV car charging, and refreshment/toilet break.

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matt parsons . 2024-09-07

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This pub/restaurant is outstanding! I can quite frankly say the best food I've had this year! Really great value for money and there was hardly a wait time. The staff are incredibly warm, welcoming, friendly and helpful! Highly recommend 👌

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Katie Costello . 2024-09-06

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Had a lovely meal , food was great, friendly and helpful staff , will definitely come back

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stewart rogers . 2024-09-05

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Good food however, QR code didn’t match with menu. Meals ordered were not available so a 2nd choice had to be made. Eventually had to order at the bar as QR requested a UK phone number and we are from overseas.

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Wendy shaw . 2024-09-02

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Lovely food, great service and great kids play park

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Stove and Chimney Solutions . 2024-09-02

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We called in as on holiday in the area. Food was good value for money & tasty. Staff friendly & helpful Service prompt, didn't have to wait for food too long after ordering. Will definitely call again. Appears to have a good play area for families with children.

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wendy cottam . 2024-09-02

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Visited recently and was blown away by my experience the food was amazing shout out to James the chef I have some dietary needs but nothing was too much trouble thanks again to all the staff

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Melissa May . 2024-09-01

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Lovely pub, stopped by on the way home with family, everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal and even the dog got her own dog meal! We will definitely be returning!

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Leanne Stickley . 2024-08-31

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Nice food and atmosphere ,friendly staff!

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Anelise Monique . 2024-08-31

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Lovely meal, burger was absolutely smashing 10/10

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David Henderson . 2024-08-31

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Staff were very friendly and helpful. Restaurant was clean enough and wasn't busy. Food was as expected so no complaints and was fine.

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Peter W . 2024-08-30

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We were on holiday , and visited 3 times, whilst at st leonards, this is a lovely place, made all the better, by being dog friendly, and they are even able to go in the restaurant part, great staff, really friendly and lovely dogs; they even have a doggy menu, which our two had a burger each a couple of times, nice relaxed atmosphere, great🥰

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nic gallop . 2024-08-30

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Good value food, accepted blue light, good variety on menu.

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Lauren Hopkins . 2024-08-30

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I quietly told you I was going to review your pub... it is just phenomenal! Had scampi & chips, and it was also incredible! 9.5/10! ❤️

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Thomas Lane . 2024-08-29

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Nice food Friendly staff And beer!!!

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David Newton . 2024-08-28

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My wife and our friends were travelling home from a day at Kingston Lacy National Trust property. As we were in a long traffic jam my friend and I needed a comfort stop and were passing Woodman and decided that we needed to use its facilities. Once inside we really liked what we saw, a quaint pub, and decided to have a meal there. It turned out to be a good decision. The staff were friendly and efficient and the food was delicious. Thank goodness for the traffic jam because without it we would have missed out on a lovely time. We will definitely return when we are passing that way again. Good value for money and we highly recommend a visit to Woodman

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Philip Lee . 2024-08-27

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Just wow, what a lovely pub, friendly staff & amazing carvery. Best carvery we've had for a very long time, 4 choices of meat, turkey, pork, beef & gammon. All veggies very hot & cooked to perfection. Big thanks for getting us a table an hour earlier than we booked.

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Karen Prentice . 2024-08-25

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Enjoyed our meal and great service

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Sharon Mitchell . 2024-08-24

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Good food, nice garden, convenient location - a great country pub experience.

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Richard Gunton . 2024-08-24

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This pub has possibly the cheapest prices around and you get what you pay for . Food items often unavailable and 'ok' . Good garden and convenient stopping point for most . Nice atmosphere and service is fine even if slow .

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Vicky . 2024-08-23

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Amazing food and service, very dog friendly, team were very helpful and welcoming. Our new favourite place to eat!

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Thomas Ellyatt . 2024-08-23

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Enjoyable meal but unfortunately let down by the steak. Three of the party had mixed grill and all found the beef tuff and very chewy. Staff were very happy, cheerful and happy to help.

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Mick Cantrill . 2024-08-20

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Food and service good. Okay, if you dont mind kids running about and shouting around you while you eat.

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Ian Malthouse . 2024-08-20

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Loved the whole experience, Staff were helpful and friendly, food arrived quickly and hot and delicious, The atmosphere was fabulous with all the dog's and our dog's loved it.

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Susan Berry . 2024-08-20

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