Woodman Inn in Kirklees

Had a meal on Friday night and was excited to return with family but the menu seemed limited and food was very average for the money - felt like the spark had gone - maybe a one off has the chef changed ? Or were they involved in the wedding - will go back but disappointed this time

I stayed here for a friends wedding, Fabulous food and the comfiest bed! The staff are so friendly too. Bathroom was very clean. Would recommend

We recently had lunch here to celebrate our daughters graduation from University. When we got there there was a congratulations card for my daughter and celebratory balloons from the staff. My daughter and daughter in law asked if they could have some tomatoes with their caesar salads and this was taken care of. The food was as ever tasty and delicious. The final surprise was desert, when my daughter was presented with her desert that had 'Congratulations' written on the plate. What a lovely gesture, so I would like to thank all the staff and manager for making this lunch extra special!

Delicious and well presented food with attentive and friendly service in a lovely environment! See the pictures, they speak for themselves! The sticky toffee and carrot cake with ginger and walnut to die for, it was definitely my personal favourite! Great wine recommendation by the staff too! Will be definitely returning!

Having not been out for Sunday lunch in a while we decided on the woodman and it certainly didn’t disappoint. We had starters and ordered 2 of the Sunday roasts, pie, mash and veg and the fish & chips. We were all full but couldn’t resist ordering a dessert too! The starters and mains were piping hot, everything well presented and enjoyed by us all! Service was great, was lovely to enjoy your meal without being rushed. Looking forward to visiting again soon!

First time here. We had heard very good things about the woodman, and they definitely didn’t disappoint. Had Sunday lunch, everything from start to finish was perfect. Food was spot on, had a mixture of dishes. The Sunday roast was perfect, chicken supreme delicious and the beef pie Devine. Service was great, very friendly and attentive. Will be back very soon

Had a fantastic experience at The Woodman! We were visiting from out of town and only planned on popping in for drinks but ended up having a three course meal! The food was amazing, the staff were so attentive and happy to help with any questions we had. The atmosphere was so lovely and you can see why customers come back here 🥰 We’ll definitely be back when we’re in the area again!

This is a gorgeous venue when the sun shines as indeed was the case when wee went for Sunday lunch. I would like to be generous as this is one of my favourite places. I do though feel that it is not the eatery it was under previous ownership.. The staff are great but let down by modest food. The Sunday roast was OK . My steak and ale pie though was the worst I have had in any pub for many years. It was an individual pie that did not look orl feel made 'in house'. The filling was minimal and over heated and surounded in short crust pastry. Roast potatoes seemed to be of Aunt Bessie's origin.

A wonderful Sunday lunch. We all enjoyed every aspect of our meals. Delicious food, beautifully presented. The service was excellent, staff are delightful and nothing is too much trouble. Lovely decor and atmosphere. Very good value for money. Obviously a very well managed establishment. Will definitely return.

A warm welcome from the man in the great suit and jet black hair upon entering this beautiful little country pub. A variety of drinks to choose from with excellent quick & efficient service from the tall guy behind the bar. We chose from a few nibbles & starters & we were overwhelmed with flavours and portions. The chorizo croquettes are Michelin quality in my opinion, the scotch egg was moist and runny. The chilli focaccia was unbelievable, left us wanting more. The harissa hummus topped with dried chickpeas ouzed flavour and was a show stopper! We were left feeling well fed. The service is above and beyond perfect, warm, welcoming & nothing is too much trouble. The night was finished with an espresso martini which ended the night perfectly. Look forward to our next visit, which won’t be long after tonight.

Everything from the start of our stay to the end was superb. We booked with our 2 dogs and the room was amazing. Spotlessly clean and provided 2 dog mats, a bowl of water and a dog welcome pack. If that wasn’t a great start the rooms were modern and so very comfortable. Dogs were allowed to dine with us in the evening and the food was just superb. Plus dogs came to breakfast with us which was equally excellent. Really can not rate this place high enough and will certainly revisit. Thank you to all the staff who made our stay so very very comfortable. If you’re thinking of booking don’t hesitate, just do it. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

After receiving a email from the woodman promoting the Easter weekend events and come and enjoy a drink with us we thought to take a walk with our dog and have a few drinks. If you invite me don't then ignore me at the bar while you polish the wine glasses and hold them to the light and polish them again to make sure they are suitable to be used along with the bottle of wine for some one dining I presume. Acknowledge me and say I won't be a moment or something to make me feel welcome. Anyway polish you did, fortunately a member of the team arrived eventually to accept my order. Also you need to keep them toilets cleaner when it's busy 😔 I don't like having to walk through water and urine on the floor, luckily I only needed to use the urinals as to use the toilet would have meant hosting the trousers up as not to be soaking up the mess on the floor. Toilet roll scattered about as far as the initial door of entry. I realise it's the clientele that makes the mess but unfortunately it's your responsibility to ensure they are in a fit state to use. So don't sit on your laurels as one day people will move on to find a new.

After returning to the area after 25 years, I was really looking forward to my meal at the Woodman. It started well, with some delicious local beer and a friendly welcome, but on moving through to the restaurant, we were met with a slightly frosty gentleman, who I assumed was the manager. He wasn’t particularly rude, but far less engaging and customer focused than the rest of the young team. The Woodman used to have a reputation for great food, but my prawn cocktail was average at best, and unfortunately my steak was really disappointing. It was extremely tough, and covered in a very rich, salty gravy- I actually felt quite nauseous for the following 24 hours. I should have complained at the time, but in typical British fashion, I didn’t want to make a scene, especially as I was dining with a friend.

Hands down, one of the best establishments I have ever stayed in, I’ve been numerous times and can hand on heart say, without exception, I have been amazed at the standards of service, courtesy and overall hospitality of the woodman and the wider team, the food is exceptional and no requests are ever too much, friendly staff, nice food, beautiful venue, what’s not to love! Couldn’t recommend them enough, credit to the hospitality industry!

I cannot begin to describe how fantastic the Woodman really is. While the facilities are modern and spotless with fantastic food and great range of beers by far and away the staff are the stand out here. Above and beyond doesn’t even come close the staff at the woodman create and homely atmosphere which has been fantastic working away as I do and I have to say no hotel will ever come close and that is all down to the staff.

We got married here on 24/02/2024 and I cannot rate our experience highly enough! From booking our wedding back in August 2022 until the day we cannot fault a single thing - I had numerous questions that were always answered quickly and I was never made to feel like a nuisance. Wedding planning can be an extremely stressful and time consuming thing but with the help from Jordan, Ben and Kieran it never really felt that way for us. Props to Ben especially as on the day before the wedding and the actual day he was amazing, kept me calm and really looked after us, couldn’t have asked for anything more! The team are amazing at what they do. We have had had so much feedback from our guests saying it is the best food they have ever had at a wedding and I have to agree - it was all delicious and our guests dietary requirements and fussy toddlers needs were all catered for without question! The food was a massive selling point for us when we viewed the venue initially and certainly lived up to expectations. I am so sad it is all over and if I could do it all over again I wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you to the Ben, Jordan and all the amazing woodman team for making our day so special and run smoothly. Can’t wait to come back for a drink and a meal soon :)

What a fantastic little find this place was , nothing was too much trouble , all the staff were amazing , the choice of drinks at the bar was great and the food was absolutely fantastic Nice cozy little room that we stayed in too with a lovely bed and a good clean bathroom with plenty of power and hot water in the shower We’ll definitely be coming back

I just can’t tell you how much you need to get married here!!!! We got married here in january and the team at the woodman made our dreams come true! Not only is the venue stunning especially the garden room and orangery! The food is to die for and amazing portions for what you would expect for a wedding( no small portions here) The team are just incredible there is nothing they can’t do for you and they truly made our day fabulous!! Massive shout out to jordan! incredible guy! and who you need at your wedding! so grateful for everything you did for us!! Thank you again for the most amazing day!

Really good Sunday lunch hear again, the fish and chips are amazing, and a really good SA Chien Blanc,one small matter, I do wish you would refrain from automatically adding a service charge onto the bill, if there is one to be made, I prefer to add it myself...

Dined here yesterday (party of 7) and enjoyed an excellent Sunday dinner roast; best I've had in a long time. I had roast pork with stuffing which was beautifully tender, plates and food were served hot and the service was excellent. Thank you!

Fabulous Sunday lunch today. Fantastic service and happy environment. Even catered for our gluten free family members.

Excellent food with lovely presentation in a festive ambiance. We both had the turkey dinner, the portions were huge, but still managed to try the bread and butter pudding! Check the pictures out, they speak for themselves! Best place in the area with friendly service!

Came down and my fury friend was welcomed in with open arms. Free treats offered for dogs and also a menu of their own. The pub had a lovely cosy atmosphere and great service. Would definitely recommend!

Went on a Tuesday for lunch the food served was lovely varied choice on the menu service also very good We liked the atmosphere and it felt cosy although we wish we had been seated nearer the fire as a little chilly. Would definitely recommend and we will be back we also liked the sound of the Sunday lunch too

We had an absolutely wonderful experience during our night stay at the Woodman pub! The main reason for our visit was to go to the vineyard in Holmfirth, and we were fortunate enough to have found this lovely place to stay. The service we received from the moment we checked in was truly exemplary. The staff were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and attentive to our needs. They went above and beyond to make us feel at home and ensure our stay was as comfortable as possible. The food served at the pub was absolutely fantastic! We had both dinner and breakfast, and we couldn't fault either. The quality, presentation and taste of the meals were all top-notch. It was clear that great care and attention had been taken in preparing each dish, and we were thoroughly impressed. The rooms themselves were also fantastic. They were spacious, clean, and very comfortable. We appreciated the attention to detail in the decor and furnishings, which added to the overall experience. We were particularly impressed by the water pressure in the showers, which was surprisingly strong and invigorating. All in all, we had a memorable and enjoyable stay at the Woodman pub. We would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable and welcoming place to stay in the area.

Just the loveliest staff - genuinely helpful, friendly and thoughtful.. nothing was too much trouble and I felt really well looked after. The rooms are great and well provisioned (beautifully soft bed linen) and the food was delicious.. made my impromptu stay really enjoyable.. thank you 🤩

We were at the Woodman Inn to celebrate my daughters wedding. From the 1st minute to the last, over a 2-day stay, our experience of them was amazing. From the welcome we received on arriving, to opening the door of our dog-friendly room (with a dog bed, bowl, and doggie toys), to the first meal, and then the wedding event itself, it could not have been better. The location itself is beautiful, and hand on heart, the staff were fantastic - they couldn't have done anymore to make it a special day. The food in the restaurant was stunning, as was the wedding breakfast itself. My only regret is that the day itself has passed and the experience is over.

We are staying local for a holiday and went to The Woodham Inn for Sunday lunch. It was one of the best Sunday lunches we have had out. The lamb and beef were melt in the mouth, roasties were spot on, the veg perfectly done and a large Yorkshire pud! Very much recommend. Yes, it may not be the cheapest, but you get quality food and portions which make it very good value in our opinion. Service also excellent. Highly recommend.

Great food, lovely staff. We were made to feel very welcome. The tables are set out not too close which is great as my partner is hard of hearing. It was a very eclectic menu, something for everyone

So check-in is 3pm but you can do early check-in for £15. We asked but couldn't guarantee it. Location for wedding venue is across the road from the pub. Purpose built marquee with a bar. But toilets are outside so if it's raining your going to get wet. Not good getting your wedding clobber wet! Food service was very good as was the food. But we asked for gravy as did a few other tables. It came out to a few (only 8 tables in total) then we were told sorry no more available. That left 3 tables with no gravy not acceptable if you are serving only 60 odd people! A lot of food was left because of this. We stayed in room 17 in the Garden Suite. Nice bed plenty of pillows, tea/coffee making facilities. Bathroom very nice apart from shower head was minging hadn't been cleaned in a long time. Breakfast was nice loved the sausage shame you only get 1. Good choice of cereals juices as well.

The woodman inn is pretty set in a stunning location our rm was spacious tastefully decorated and very well presented it had great facilities a large double bed so comfortable with immaculate clean bedding Once settled in we went to the bar area it had a lovely freindly warm atmosphere staff were great though I thought the bar itself was a bit on the small side We had reserved a table for dinner and after a few drinks were shown and seated at our table I had a lovely steak a nice bottle wine a few more beers I did find the menu a little limited After a lovely nights sleep in such a comfy bed Went for breakfast the next morning fantastic selection lots lovely coffe fresh juice great Overall our stay at the woodman inn was very pleasant indeed a lovely well presented country property in a stunning location warm freindly helpful attentive staff who helped give us a a fantastic experience will defo be returning highly recommend this place

Kieran and the team at The Woodman Inn ensured that our wedding day was, indeed, the perfection people talk about. People want the personal touch and the no-worries day, and the food to be amazing, and no one to be bored, and everyone to be...

Went as a party of 4 for Sunday dinner. All the staff were friendly and service was very good. The food was delicious one of the best Sunday dinners we’ve ever had. Large portions. Beautiful deserts. Would definitely recommend to friends and will return.

Stayed there 19/09/2023. Lovely place only thing what we didn’t like was the ribeye steak it was very salty not nice at all.but other then that had a lovely room breakfast was nice nice atmosphere was nice

Absolutely stunning Sunday lunch today, food amazing, couldn’t fault a thing. Considering the weather the staff were very attentive as always

Yet again another wonder stay at Woodman Inn. Our 2nd time visiting (a year apart). We arrived on Thursday stayed for 2 nights. Our room was incredible. It was fantastic for the price we paid. It also included free breakfast in the morning. It was...

Such a lovely venue and very reasonably priced. The staff were all great and the food was excellent. A great wedding venue, or for an overnight

Attended a friends wedding. Breakfast was nice and hotel staff very friendly, especially waitresses and the reception guy with glasses. Apologies did not manage to grab names.

Lovely place in beautiful surroundings. Service was good, staff friendly and helpful. My only issue is they state on their page that they're 'vegetarian friendly' when they clearly aren't! They put a few vegan options on their menu & think that'll do for both!! I'm...

Excellent overnight stay. Host extremely welcoming and couldn’t do enough to ensure the stay was enjoyable. Evening meal and breakfast excellent.

Lovely Venue, perfect for a wedding. Finished off with a lovely breakfast. Enjoyed by all of the wedding party.

Lovely hotel in quiet setting. Amazing food/ales at evening meal and breakfast. Rooms were very clean and comfortable.

We went to the woodman today for lunch. We had 3 courses the food was beautiful. Location is stunning and the service was fantastic, especially the gentlemen who served us today, we didn’t catch his name. He’s definitely an asset to your team. He recommended...

The Woodman is a lovely place to eat, drink and stay. We went for Sunday lunch to celebraye a birthday. At £30 for two courses it is not cheap. The welcome from behind the bar was hardly enthusiastic. Menus were plonked down on the table...

Evening meal with a friend, booked online no problems. Sensibly sized menu which allows ample choice but ensures quality of each meal is excellent. Lovely experience.

We had been for lunch a while ago having being delayed and lost(!) on a journey and finding the Woodman by chance. We had an excellent lunch then. Returned deliberately this time, and had a super, quiet lunch just as we had planned. Food and...

The menu was very limited and a poor selection, the food was very over priced as were the drinks, the service was slow and very little attendance given to customers, the inn is in a very nice rural position, but, would I go again, NO,...

This out of the way pub with food and rooms is a delightful find. It’s comfortable. The location is beautiful. The staff were very welcoming. What we had to eat was very good. Definitely will go back.

The Woodman never disappoints. Fantastic food, staff and atmosphere! I took my mum for a lovely evening meal last week and she was very impressed and cannot wait to go back. Lovely outside space too and super dog friendly. Well done guys! xx

Sunday lunch For months weve been going to recomended places for sunday lunch and been let down. Thank heavens we went today to the woodman...fabulous great relaxed staff...food out of this world ..good beer too Epic lamb Great roast beef Little details like home made...

Stayed at the Woodmann Inn Friday night for a friend's birthday, beautiful venue and the staff were excellent and very friendly (especially Jordan). Rooms were lovely! Spacious and clean and the beds were so comfortable! Would definately recommend a stay!

We went into the woodman inn thunderbridge on Sunday evening and were delighted with what we found. A beautiful pub placed in a wonderful rural setting. The staff were very helpful with a great knowledge of drinks, in particular the many locally sourced drinks available....

Mediocre meal last night, chicken burger not cooked, eventually rectified. But my main criticism is the automatic 10% service charge, then being presented with the card machine which asks you if you want to add a service charge. The Manager advised it was the machine...

I've now had the pleasure of lunching at The Woodman on three separate occasions over the past 6 months and on every occasion the food, wine and service has been second to none. If you haven't lunched at The Woodman yet, you really need to...

First time I’ve visited this place. Great atmosphere, delicious food and attentive service. Best place in the area! Highly recommend it! The pictures speak for themselves! Amazing value for the money! Thank you to Jordan and his team and chef Lee!

This is my first visit here, having lunch with a friend who lives locally and hopefully there will be more. Really good varied menu and good to see, still at a fair price. The french onion soup was outstanding as were the mushrooms on sourdough....

lovely pub, great staff, and a fantastic atmosphere, if you want good cheap pints come here for your boozing !

Booked for Christmas Day lunch for 4 of us. We had been able to choose when we wished to eat at the time of booking. When we arrived we were greeted by a member of staff and taken to our table upstairs. The setting was...

The food's always fantastic and the staff are always really friendly, andthe icing on the cake this time was the wine we were recommended. Simply superb!

We visited as a family and I’ve been meaning to add this review for a while! The food was amazing and staff were all super friendly and ready to assist if we had any questions. A great relaxed atmosphere whilst still feeling like your ‘dining...

Downstairs on arriving . Sunday lunch.bar area..dog smell hits you!...but busy and good atmosphere...taken upstairs to a bland .souless dining area....reminding me of a care home .left for around 15 mins. At table ? No drinks ..menus ..? Went to find manager ..to request moving...

First class. Food absolutely amazing. Service fantastic. Amazing atmosphere for a Monday evening, Will be back very soon

My family and I have been regular customers for years, however today we had a terrible experience. To begin, we ordered a glass of red wine that was in a dirty glass. However, I understand that accidents happen and it was amended by being put...

We have visited the Woodman Inn on a number of occasions and it never disappoints. The food is incredible and the team really do go above and beyond. Thank you Tiarny and Kaion for another pleasurable dining experience. Will be back soon!

This is a lovely pub where we have previously had great food although this time not so good. Our table was really sticky for some reason which made it feel like it could have done with a good wash. Knives and forks were stuck to...

We stayed here the room was lovely very cosy and the bed was so comfy.we had a meal and that was good the lamb was very tasty.the only thing that we didn't like was there was a wedding on and being seated next to the...

Unfortunately half of our party had a poor meal, tough undercooked pork chop in what looked like baked beans……… Complained to the manager/owner who was not in the slightest interested And beware……as if the price is not expensive enough he charges 20% service charge Will...

This was a tale of two halves. Firstly, the food was very nice, if a little overpriced... lovely rump of lamb, a well cooked steak and a tasty vegetarian tart. However t was the service that let the place down. The staff were well meaning...

Visited on a Saturday night for our first wedding anniversary. Not a very warm welcome from what I can only assume was the manager/front of house? ‘What can I do for you’, not even a hello… We were sat down in a tiny corner of...

We got married here in June 2022. We had the best experience. The team made our day so special and absolutely everyone we encountered from bar staff to cleaners were just so friendly and welcoming. Jordan and Keiran deserve a special mention because they are...

Let me tell you from start to finish we were treat like totality. 5 star service, friendly & attentive staff, exceptional food to get the taste buds tingling. Myself and my mum both wanted the Black pudding scotch egg with celeriac remoulade & apple ,...

Really good beer, but service was poor. Abrupt wee bar man. Slow to come to the bar to serve me. Too busy chatting to colleagues. The beer garden is very nice, but when I arrived for a beer I was the only customer there and...

Situated about 15 minutes from the city centre, the Woodman Inn is a quaint place to stay buried off the main road surrounded by trees. Very quiet and peaceful. We have been before as our friend was married here and wanted to return as it...

We came for a Sunday lunch for a big birthday celebration, the food was good and the chocolate brownie dessert and coffee were lovely.

Fantastic meal and service, extensive wine list, perfect Sunday lunch, would highly recommend this place, rural setting, absolutely lovely, definitely coming back

My husband booked us an overnight stay here with dinner, as a birthday treat for me. We were in Cinderhill Suite, a lovely little converted cottage, with downstairs lounge, upstairs bedroom and bathroom. Very spacious and comfortable. Dinner was superb, as was breakfast next morning....

We got married at the Woodman Inn and really couldn't have asked for a better day, venue and organisation and communication in the lead up to it. Kieran and Jordan were just amazing from the start making it the best day ever for us. All...

Visited the woodman with friends for a meal the other evening for the first time .The food was excellent service faultless,,catered for my wife's gluten free diet,,and also was easy access for the wheelchair. would definitely go again,,really recommend a visit..

Really nice food and great service. Lovely pretty location. Thank you very much for a great afternoon with friends.

In January of this year (2022) I married the love of my life at this stunning venue. From our initial enquiry to the day itself, the team headed by Jordan and the other guy (sorry, the name has slipped) made it so easy and welcoming....

The rooms were very comfortable, lovely hot showers and generous White Company products. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, with a special mention for Hannah. Breakfast and dinner were both excellent. We really enjoyed our visit, thank you!

The woodman is a place very close to my heart, great atmosphere, delicious food that keeps me coming back! The staff are absolutely amazing and very friendly

My friend and I came for a Sunday dinner here at the woodman and it was amazing! Excellent service, extremely lovely staff and gorgeous food. Will 100% be coming back here, loved it.

And to say ‘Thank you’ just doesn’t seem enough! This incredible venue, run by an incredible team helped make our wedding day THE most special and memorable day of our lives. From the first meeting, through all of the planning and the wedding day itself,...

After 3 years of waiting for our wedding day to arrive, it finally happened last Saturday and what a day it was. Jordan, Kieran and the Woodman team were a dream to have organise our wedding and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better to...

We had a great Sunday lunch. Good beer and wine, but we don't like to see the added service charge on the bill. 10%. Much was made of this charge a couple of years ago, as often it did not go to the deserving staff....

Well, we decided to finally book our wedding during covid times which was difficult as you couldn't view many venues! We emailed Jordan and he allocated us a face time of the venue, with no hesitation we booked the venue for a wedding within the...

We booked dinner as we were staying here. We were shown to our table with menus but it took a long time to take our orders. We started with bread (the sourdough was not available, but it was still good) and then had pork loin...

Fantastic find. Great location, lovely food, friendly staff, great value. Would thoroughly recommend.

Our wedding at The Woodman Inn was simply the best day we could have ever wished for. We started with our ceremony in the main building, we had drinks and canapés in the Orangery and back over to the main building for our meal and...

My partner and I visited for Sunday lunch and it was amazing. The service was excellent and the food was just perfect. We both had the roast beef and it was perfectly pink and tender. It came with delicious roast potatoes, mash, Yorkshire pudding, and...

The most perfect wedding day - the events team were incredible from the offset and throughout. Food is beautiful, service is impeccable - nothing was too much. Thank you so much ♥️

We got married here in September and came back for my husbands 40th in October. Our wedding was amazing! Thanks to Jordan (the events manager) but also to every one of the staff. Everyone I’ve come into contact with seemed happy to be at work,...

Beautiful setting, great service (as slways) fantastic food. It our best Christmas lunch ever. Can't wait to go back in the new year

We visited twice in two days. The Friday evening for a pre-wedding family get together for 14. The following day for the wedding ceremony, afternoon drinks reception and sit down meal. Then there was the evening reception. Although all staff were very good, I would...

We had another lovely stay there to celebrate our wedding anniversary apart from last year due to covid restrictions. We have been coming here every year since 2004 and it seems there has been another upgrade to the accomodation. We stayed in one of the...

We got married here in August 2021 and our wedding was absolutely perfect, mostly because of the amazing staff at the Woodman. Jordan and his team were so helpful at every step of the wedding planning process ensuring the day ran smoothly. There are no...

The Woodman absolutely nailed our wedding. We can’t really write down in words how perfect they were. Kieran was fantastic on the day and is a real asset to the team. Jordan was brilliant in the lead up, accommodating all of questions and queries. The...

We’ve always loved visiting The Woodman Inn, whether for drinks or a meal. But on 13.11.2021 the team made us fall in love with their venue over and over again, as we got married and spent an entire weekend with them. Jordan, Kieran and the...

There aren't enough words on how grateful and thankful we are for everything, our wedding day was just perfect ❤ From the open days, meetings, emails, everything was done in a professional and friendly manner, we can't recommend The Woodman enough, they're a delight and...