woods restaurant and wine bar in West Somerset

I've worked my way through most of Woods' 'mains', so opted for two 'starters' - salmon rillette, then duck liver parfait (get the full works off their website). A concentrated chocolate tart with pistachio ice cream to follow; and to drink, a lovely complex Noelia Bebelia Albarino (for which you'd pay at least 50 quid in most other places with the now usual 3x mark-up, but not here). Some slightly soggy (to my taste) chips were immediately replaced with the crispest of fries. Woods seems to have abandoned their previous policy of making most wines under £100 available by the glass. Otherwise, Paddy and co have got it absolutely right. My wife is a fan too..

This was recommended in the leaflet given out at a local CAMC caravan site. Looking for somewhere to celebrate our anniversary we went for it and were certainly not disappointed. A really great meal and after starter and main we even managed to share a delicious pud! Friendly efficient staff and a pleasant ambience. If we lived nearer this would become a regular haunt.

What a find! Paddy & Sally the Couple that own/run this Establishment are not only friendly but are Unique Characters that echo the Establishment. The Cuisine was off the Highest Quality & the Beer was in fine fettle. The wine list was extensive & priced very reasonable. The Staff were also very friendly as was the local characters that frequented the Cosy Bar Area. Our Meals for the 4 of us, were Delicious, probably the Best Lamb that I have tasted. The Cheese Board was Excellent & Paddy, bless Him capped the night by giving me a Complimentary Glass of Port on the House!

We had a Sunday evening meal which was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was prompt and efficient and the servers were charming. We tried to book again for later in the week of our holiday but it was already fully booked.

We went for lunch while staying near Dulverton, and both ordered the seabass dish. It was delicious and beautifully served. The wine by the glass was also excellent; both red and white. The sorbets I had for dessert water fantastic - blackberry is an unusual flavour to have as sorbet. The only diner was the cheese board was well over-priced at £9 for only 4 small pieces of cheese. It would have been ok at £5, but was rather meagre compared to most cheeseboards we've ordered elsewhere. We would go again. I've rated service as very good because the waitress was friendly and helpful, but it was rather slow - they were very busy; maybe a COVID effect. Fortunately we had time.

We booked in advance for Sunday evening Dinner. We were first in at 6.45pm. The staff were lovely and the meal was truly excellent. we tried to book again in the week and couldn't as it was full ! We would definitely visit again.Many thanks to the whole team.NB for the owners: we were surprised at how many people were around the Bar which we had to pass through...difficult to keep social distancing. Whilst the staff all wore masks , a gentleman (the owner?) with longish grey hair visited almost all the tables (except ours!!!!) taking orders and serving...without any mask or shield. He may have a legitimate reason, but it was unusual and a bit off-putting.

We ate at this restaurant during our stay in Dulverton. We booked in advance as the online menu looked amazing. We were not disappointed. The food was amazing. All locally sourced I believe. The owner was a wealth of information on wine, most bottles he has he will sell by the glass, which came in very handy as I was drinking white while my husband was wanting red. The staff were so friendly and helpful.

First time out to dine since Covid !!!!!!!!!!Sunday evening , a little quieter than the rest of the weekend .I had the Northcombe pork , Fantasic : Oh so tender and tasty , the hock Boulangere was great . June had the Sirlion steak cooked perfectly and so tasty .For dessert WELL !!I had Chocolate Fondant absolutely Fabulous and paired with a Australian Botryis Semillon just sublime .June had the Christmas Sticky Toffee Pudding - Beautiful to die for ( her own words)Another great evening a good atmosphere , helpfull friendly staff and of course Paddy with his great wine recommendations .Never a disappointing moment .

Excellent menu,great choice of wines, good service. If we're in the neighbourhood again we would definitely return

We ate at this restaurant on two separate evenings during our stay in Dulverton. On both occasions the food was of very high quality, the wine was good and the general ambience and service very good. As often happens, there is something you fancy on the menu that sounds delicious apart from the one component part (usually an accompanying sauce)that you don’t fancy!! It was no trouble for adjustments to be made, and it was much appreciated. If we were ever in the area again, we would definitely eat there again!

My friend and I came to Dulverton to eat here and celebrate our birthdays.It was fantastic - all of it. The food was so tasty, the service great, the wines lovely, kindness displayed from Paddy and all - we ended up spending two nights at Woods and loved both evenings.Thanks to all of you and we look forward to seeing you again next year.

Staying at a nearby air bnb and thought we would give Woods a try. So glad we did . One of the best meals we have had and we have eaten in some good restaurants. Service was faultless, especially from a young lady with blond hair( sorry didn’t catch your name). Paddy’s knowledge of wine was exceptional , pairing great wines for us from his extensive wine cellar. Chef should be awarded a Michelin star. Thanks to all the staff for a fantastic evening.

Given the restrictions we had pre booked all our various meals during our visit to the area - well worth it as, as always, Woods proved to be very popular with pretty much a full house of locals and visitors. A very good menu and incredibly friendly service. A special shout out to Dartmoor Legend if you like proper beer straight from the barrel!Another venue on our 'must visit' list for our regular trips down west. Will be back again next year!

Fantastic meal. dropped in early and managed to get a table in the bar. Great food and amazing service.

Excellent food and staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely return..... although not sure when that will be

We ate about mid day on a Sunday, the restaurant was not overly busy. We had not booked but were given the choice of eating inside or outside in the small courtyard garden, we chose to eat outside. The establishment is clean, inviting and well appointed. Social distancing and Covid 19 protocols were in place. if the weather is good enough do try eating in the small courtyard.The service was excellent, the young ladies who served us were friendly, polite, professional and a credit to the establishment. We were attended to quickly but not rushed. We were asked a few times if everything was ok but did not feel intruded upon. The food served was nothing short of excellent. The portions were good, it was very well cooked and well presented. We could not find fault with the food or hot drinks at all. Our compliments to the chef. As I have said we could not find fault at this time with any aspect of our visit and would highly recommend eating here. We will go back.Well done Woods.

An Exmoor pub that serves excellent local beers. Half the pub is set with dingin tables. Service is good, food is outstanding. The wine list is well chosen, and prices stretch to the higher altitudes of restaurant mark-up.If you are a whisky connoisseur, start a converation with Paddy.

Arrived in Dulverton and took pot luck at The Woods. So glad we did. Classy, accomplished cooking served by friendly wait staff. If we are ever back on Exmoor we won't hesitate to book a table here.

We arrived without booking, during covid-19, on the off-chance. Although the restaurant was fully booked, the owner, Paddy, went to great efforts to ensure that we ate....And we ate very well indeed. The food was excellent, and reasonably priced too. There was a wide choice in the a La Carte menu, the staff were most helpful and attentive.'Woods' is a lovely restaurant, with a charming interior (designed and mostly made by Paddy!) and a great ambience.

We live locally and had read reviews on Woods so gave it a try today. Great place , very welcoming , friendly attentive staff. We had roast beef(comes rare) and pork with crackling. Not really hot tasty with home made Yorkshire puds and great tasty veg-there was also lamb, sole, burger, Asian mussels or tagliatelle on the menu so plenty of choice. Pudding great again. Lemon posset coconut sorbet pineapple salsa for me blackberry parfait marscapone moose for partner both extremely yummy -we will definitely return and this will be our Sunday lunch go to treat ,

Great food, and accommodating chef who provided off menu for a vegetarian although there was an option available. Very friendly atmosphere.

Wasn't intending to have lunch out but so very glad we did! A lovely place, full of genuine atmosphere. Great wines and ales. Son and I had the beef roast. Huge yorkshire, rare beef, tasty veg and rich gravy. Mr had pasta, beautiful. Top service, thank you!

Had the pleasure to visit Dulverton while spending a few days in Devon and called into Woods for a bite to eat, we hadn’t booked but managed to get a table in the bar. I would advise anyone planning a visit to book as they will not be disappointed, the food is very good value, superb quality and generous portions. We had excellent service and look forward to going back for a return visit.

The service was fantastic, the other customers were extremely friendly and the food was delicious. The only thing I could fault the restaurant on is the slightly longer wait for food but this might have been caused by reduced staffing due to CVID-19. Anyways, I'll be back.

We had been before and being in the area we just had to revisit. We were not disappointed - staff excellent and food as good as ever.

Just had one of the best meals for a long time. Food is to die for. Mixture of flavours enhancing every mouthful.

Woods has a lovely local atmosphere with good service particularly the wine waitress. Wine list was comprehensive and we tried a Washington state Riesling and a SA pinotage.Starters were scallops and parsnip purée delicious but the three scallops were tiny so we thought the portion a bit mean, also Asian mussels that had a delicious sauce. Bread is served with the starters which was disappointing as it was sliced. Mains were plaice and brill both well cooked. A selection of cheeses completed our meal. Really enjoyed ourselves.

Great to be back in Woods again after its lockdown closure. The personal protection measures in place were discreet but reassuring. I had a perfectly cooked lamb shank and my partner a big and juicy lamb-burger. A shared Eton Mess to follow. A great lunch but two small niggles: one, we've had crisper chips before at Woods (we mentioned this to the waitress); and two, if you have a fabulous wine-list, as Woods does, the wine glasses should be large enough to do the wine justice. But Woods remains the best place to eat and drink for miles around.

We took our 2 children [age 11 and 8] for dinner here and they both loved their food. We also thought the food was amazing and the owner [think he is called Paddy] was very friendly and recommended wine to go with each dish which were spot on! The awards the bar has won are well and truly justified. Although it's described as a wine bar, it's got a very relaxed pub like feel to it and they serve great ciders and beers too. Great customer service as well. Dulverton is a beautiful village too.

We’ve now visited Wood’s about 4 times when in the area, this is the first time since lockdown ended and it’s as good as ever. Amazing Sunday roast with fresh veggies and cauliflower cheese, all roasts come with a Yorkshire pud and great crackling with the pork. Lovely cuts of meat (we had beef and pork) no ‘nasty’ bits, great quality and cooked well, nice rare roast beef. Great value and extremely reasonably priced. We should have shared a sticky toffee pudding but we know how good it is with toffee sauce, toasted mixed nuts and clotted cream, so we had one each! Amazing bottle of Spanish wine which was priced well. Friendly and professional service too. Can’t wait to come back!

We decided to stop by for a drink and I scoffed at Woods being the best pub for wine. I ordered a beer for myself and wine for my wife from the very welcoming and helpful staff. At the table I asked my wife how was the wine her reply “that’s amazing “. Enough said we will return!

We visited here over our weekend break for drinks, but decided that we would try the Sunday lunch. What a great decision that was! The food and service was absolutely fabulous. We have not eaten out that well in a long time (corona virus aside) and it was well worth it. Dogs are very welcome as well, staff are friendly and helpful. It is well worth a visit. We highly recommend.

Took a risk on hoping to get a table early Saturday evening ( always best to book ! ) lucky for us a table was available , on the understanding we were off the table by 8.15 . No problem !! Great atmosphere and friendly and helpful staff .We had 3 courses , never felt rushed . Great food , great service , and Paddy matched excellent wine for each of courses ,Alltogether a super evening ;

Pre booked for a saturday evening with our 2 dogs and were warmly welcomed. This is one of the best places to eat in Dulverton. The atmosphere is great with a warm bar area aside the restaurant area which is very dog friendly. The food menu was extensive and the food top quality. Overall very good service and quality food. Will definitely eat there next time in Dulverton.

Not for the first time, won’t be the last, Can’t wait for the next time, never too fast, The food and the service, unsurpassed, An evening that just floated, a superlative cast.

We had a superb lunch at Wood, what a way to spend a wet miserable afternoon. Staff have a good sense of humour and friendly style. It is warm and cosy. We shared a started of foie gras and onion marmalade - which was pleasant. I then had the plaice with walnut and shrimp crusting. The fish was nicely cooked and moist, the topping was nice but could have done with a little more and maybe just crisped up a bit to give a crunchier texture above the fish but having said that very pleasant, chips were great. One of our group had the guinea fowl and it was really delicious beautifully cooked tender and accompanied by fondant potatoes and a little leg rissole. We all had puddings, the brûlée with liquorice ice cream was very nice - all were finished. Wines are excellent with good choices and reasonable prices. Yet another successful and enjoyable visit.

This was our second visit to this unique venue, On both occasions the food and drink was excellent and good value. Special mention must be made of the staff, all of whom are absolutely delightful. Wood's has a really cosy 'Exmoor' feel and the food reflects this being hearty and full of flavour. Take a bow all you who work at this excellent pub restaurant.

Can't beat the friendly staff, great atmosphere, excellent wine and delicious food - all of it. Especially recommend the puddings!

We as a family were totally shocked with the level of service we had from woods, the owners were fab, waiting and bar staff fab and food from the kitchen fantastic.If I had to pick a comment it would be simple, why put salt and pepper on the table, everything was perfect and didn't need anything else. The locals at the bar were very friendly too, thank you all at woods you made our Xmas and new year a pleasure. Catch you all soon !!!!

Warm welcome, we hadn’t booked but staff found us a table with an alcove to allow our 3 large dogs to snooze in whilst we ate. Good menu choices, (even suited my very fussy mother!!) reasonably priced. Superb food, attentive but not obtrusive service from the team. Highly recommend and would definitely return if back in the area. So nice to find somewhere that good that’s also dog friendly. Thank you!!

Delicious food, extensive wine list, friendly staff and cosy atmosphere. It was also exceptional value for money considering the quality. We hope to return!

We had a lovely evening at woods, food amazing as always, we come every year here, and we are never disappointed. Amazing food, great service, cosy and friendly pub- restaurant. Buddie our dog is very happy when we go here too. We will be back!

We had not been to Woods before but will certainly go again. Extremely tasty, perfectly cooked and lovely friendly service. Super fires and a marvellous, relaxed atmosphere.

Monday evening, table for two, attentive and friendly staff, bottle of excellent Chablis (good value too), scallops with sprout leaves and chestnuts too good to be true, superb main courses (hake and pork) and genuine ambiance - can’t fault it (again). Wish I lived in Dulverton....

My friend and I met for a very enjoyable lunch at Woods. I have never been before but had heard of many people visiting it. It is really like the best traditional pub combined with a restaurant that really works well for everyone. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. Lots of cosy nooks and crannies to sit and chat and eat. Nice selections of wine by the glass. We both had two starters but the menu was varied and interesting. I started with smoked salmon and eel which was generous and delicious and simply displayed. The second starter was a foie gras style dish - it was pleasant and was accompanied by nicely toasted sourdough and a pleasant chutney. Tea afterwards were accompanied by little mince pies. The staff were great and altogether a very relaxing and homely, satisfying experience!

Called in and had a really good Sunday lunch. I had pork which was really good. Three slices of meat, roasters, parsnips, green beans, carrots, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding and plenty of gravy. A good selection of ales too. Really nice.

Our 5th year of living in Dulverton and our 5th year of attending the Beaujolais Nouveau event. For this event, they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (apparently, some people book for all 3!). The chefs here are always great, we have never had a bad meal here but they go mad for this day! The menu must take them ages to put together let alone prepare. Everything has a strong French influence but using amazing fresh, local produce wherever possible. We both ordered the French onion soup which was remarkable, I can only imagine the time needed to get that depth of flavour. Although we knew we had ordered a large main meal, we couldn't help but also order a bowl of French fries with French cheese and grated winter truffle - Oh my goodness!! Wish these were always on the menu! We enjoyed a glass of Beaujolais when we first arrived (remarkably good this year) then took Paddy the owners recommendation for wine with our meal once we had ordered. Wow! Highly recommend asking for advice about wine choices. We are not complete novices but we are always blown away by Paddy's interpretation of the type of wines we like and the food we have ordered. He never fails to exceed our hopes and deliver a stunning wine no matter what the price bracket. As ever, Paddy's waiting and bar staff are utterly delightful and just add to a very special evening.

We have eaten at Woods multiple times over the years, 5 times in the last 12 months, and have always had an excellent meal here.

This was our 4th year eating at Woods whilst staying on Exmoor.

We live only 20 minutes drive away form here in the Exmoor National Park and have visited here before although I have not reviewed to before. Everyone of our visits has been a delightful dining experience which attests to the consistency. Staff are knowledgable, welcoming and helpful. There is a lovely character and ambience to this place and the style is unhurried; all of which adds to the dining experience of lingering over fresh, lovely and seasonal food. Good choices of fish, meat and vegetarian on the dinner menu which normally features 5 choices on each of starters, mains and puddings. There is an extensive wine list run by a knowledgeable owner and any of the wines can be ordered by the glass as well as bottle on a pro-rata price basis. We have booked here for celebratory occasions and never been let down. Strongly recommended. There are nearby car parks in the village which are free after 6pm.

Good welcome, full/busy, friendly atmosphere; smoked salmon & smoked eel beautifully presented, Foie gras parfait with pickled mushrooms and toasted brioche - melt in the mouth loveliness, mushrooms a great compliment to the pate. Wild mushroom spaghetti with summer truffle,gave a subtle richness on the back of the mouth; mussels were very delicate in their sauce of blackbean, soy and ginger. Very very good.

Just turned up, managed to get a table as the restaurant was fully booked. Warm welcome fantastic food and excellent value. A must go to destination whenever in Exmoor.

Yet again a wonderful lunch in this delightful restaurant. The atmosphere has to be experienced, it is so homely and welcoming, friendly helpful staff who really do go the extra mile, wide range of choice on the menu which was absolutely superb. Really can't fault anything, a wonderful and memorable meal. Thank you.

We were recommended to eat at Woods. We had a fabulous meal, very friendly staff and a great atmosphere. We will definitely be returning.

We were impressed by the food and the atmosphere at The Woods restaurant in Dulverton. Our three couples enjoyed a delicious meal in the cozy and thoughtfully decorated restaurant. It’s a busy place frequented by locals as well as tourists so a reservation is a safe bet. Our group chose from lamb, trout, sea bass and linguine. All were presented hot and delicious. Our Thursday night dinner found a packed house with the owner entertaining guests at a large gathering table. This is a can’t miss place for fine dining in the enchanting village of Dulverton.

Fortunate to be recommended by our B&B; host to eat here whilst en route to Cornwall. Would go so far as to say this was best pub/restaurant meal we've had in a very long time. Good menu choices, everything prepared spot on.

Nice bar for a drink, or to grab your meal in if you did not book perhaps. Restaurant side atmospheric

Brilliant place We visited here a few years sago and it hasn’t changed a bit thankfully Great service, super food, great for dog friendly, really good wine list and good ales on the bar - doesn’t get better than this Really friendly people too

Really top class food with an amazing wine list with friendly unfussy service - what's not too like.

Lovely relaxed setting. Food is great, good value for money. Friendly staff. Tucked away at the top of Dulverton

Wood’s is a great little public house with a small restaurant. The menu was lovely and the food provided was outstanding. I had a prawn starter and the wife had a goats cheese salad, both were very tasty. For the main I had the lamb and my wife had steak. Again both were fantastic. I had booked prior to our visit and this worked well with a phone call from the staff the day before to confirm our visit. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The wine list had plenty of choice and we thoroughly enjoyed out choice. The dog was welcomed openly and they had previously asked the people on the table next to us if they were happy to have a dog next to them which I thought was nice.

What can I say ,we visited here twice during our 4 night stay in Dulverton and I cannot rate this place highly enough.

We stayed at the Caravan and Motorhome site in Dulverton and decides to go out for a meal on our last night. We were lucky that this restaurant could fit us in, a big bonus was it is dog friendly.

So it’s been at least 5 years since our last visit and I am delighted to say that Woods remains consistent and a clear winner.

We headed to Woods after seeing that it came highly recommended on Tripadvisor. It did not disappoint. Eclectic, quirky and cosy, the restaurant was not only atmospheric (and I imagine very cosy in the winter), but served incredible food. The beef roast was mouthwatering (very tender) and the dessert was first class. For a small Exmoor town, this restaurant exceeds expectations.

Not what we expected Fish was nice but what was the pile of rocket dumped on the side all about? No vegetables or potatoes offered? The guests we invited to dine with us felt embarrassed for us.

Wonderful Somerset sausages with egss and chips and super mussels. Good choice on menu and excellent service

Lovely meal, great atmisphere, efficient service, good wines and dog friendly - what more could you ask for?

We stopped off here for lunch on our way to a weekend near South Molton. We hadn’t booked but luckily we got a small table for 2. The staff were very friendly and we both chose the fish and chips. The batter was very light and the fish cooked perfectly with delicious chips and tartare sauce.

Stayed locally in a holiday cottage saw Woods while walking around the village, Initially tried to book a Friday evening but was already full so took the Thursday instead (would advise booking a week in advance as very popular) Very friendly and knowledgeable staff and some terrific food and nice real ales. Only slight complaint was it took quite a while for food to come out, but it was all cooked to order and the restaurant was very busy.

Warm black pudding, pancetta and artichoke salad with poached egg preceded by ethical Foie Gras starter and a glass or two of the house Sauvignon...served brilliantly by excellent staff in a great setting. Perfect lunch. Nothing else to say. Can’t wait to return.

Lovely little place but food was just not right. Lots of flowers on the dish but lacking vegetables. Quite tasty but not great for the price

Ate here last week. Booked 24 hrs in advance as my wife has allergies. She was given a separate menu which was ideal. Food was good value for money also liked the selection of whiskies wines and brands including Armagnac.

Fabulous food served in lovely surroundings with friendly helpful staff, and dogs made very welcome. 10 out of 10 perfect!

Excellent food and extensive wine list in a very laid back atmosphere. Extremely friendly service. Dining room was full on a Sunday night so we were roffered a table in the bar area, and it was none the worse for that.

We are lucky enough to live in Dulverton so visit Woods a great deal. Last night we realised how much we had been missing out on with previous visits. We normally choose our wine from the very extensive wine list (350+ wines plus) and it is always fabulous. However, last night we had Paddy (the owner) personally pair wines to go with every course of our meal. Amazing! The food was, as always, stunning but made even more special with perfectly chosen wines which enhanced everything. Paddy's knowledge of wine is exceptional and is so generous with his time. Being so passionate about wine means that he clearly takes great pleasure from ensuring he finds the perfect one for you and your food. It really is no surprise that Woods has won "National Wine Pub of the Year" so many years in a row. There are wines to suit every budget and all are carefully chosen. So please, take advantage of Paddy's encyclopaedic knowledge of wine and open your mind to trying different wines, you really won't regret it!

Our first visit- we were renting a house in the area but didn’t want to cook every night. We couldn’t have chosen any better. There were 11 of us and sometimes catering for that number can be problematic. However, not here. All the food came out together. There was not too long a wait between courses but neither where we rushed. The staff were friendly and professional at the same time. The wine list was excellent and we were given good advice - they didn’t try to push more expensive wines as some places do - in fact one that was recommended to us as a substitute was actually slightly cheaper. Delicious

Every time we visit Dulverton we have a meal at Woods. The food again was beautifully cooked and full of flavour. The Turbot was on point and the prawns tasted fresh. The chef changed the bacon sauce for me because I'm Pescatarian. My wife had the vegetarian risotto which she enjoyed. For dessert I had strawberry cheesecake with I think, almond ice cream and my wife had chocolate mousse both delicious. The wine list is extensive and though I was having fish the Rousillion, le Roc des Anges beckoned me having enjoyed Rousillion wines in the past. The service was excellent, the atmosphere welcoming, the food tasty and well presented and the price was....well it is Woods and the food is delicious.

Booked last minute. Very welcoming and the restaurant is dog friendly. Started with the "ethical" foie gras followed by skate wings. The quality of food was excellent and above our expectations. Finished off with sticky toffee pudding and chocolate mousse. A memorable meal in this quirky little restaurant. Highly recommend.

We were celebrating our wedding anniversary whilst staying near Exmoor and Woods was recommended to us for a celebratory lunch with a friend. Lovely first impression and starters were all good. Our friend ordered fish and chips for his main course. The fish was clearly overcooked when it arrived as the batter was dark brown and a little too crisp! Not wanting to make a fuss, he ate most of the meal although the fish was dry. He left the batter, of course. After the meal, our friend commented on the meal and, as a gesture of goodwill, the price of his meal was reduced by about £4. The occasion was ruined and we cannot understand why the chef and the waiter thought that it was acceptable to serve overcooked fish?

We had to book three days in advance which is usually a good sign. The first impression was like a standard pub - people sitting outside drinking pints, and when you first go in, you are in the public bar. We were then shown to our table, and enjoyed a wonderful evening with excellent food and wine. We had to wait a while for the main courses, but there were people at every table so that probably explains the delay. Friendly staff, whonwelcomed a well behaved dog. One slight difference from expectations was the bottle of wine was already opened when it was brought to our table. It was very nice, but I had expected it to be opened at the table.

Very busy which says it all. The menu was innovative offering many different options. The service was great. The food was really good and freshly prepared. Would definitely recommend

Back again to my favourite restaurant! Food is excellent with great service. 5 star ⭐️ We come here every time we have a holiday here. We will be back.

We were invited here by good friends as this is Kevin’s favourite place to eat. We had a really good meal and were impressed by the wine list, which was more of a book than a list. Plenty to choose from for sure. This is obviously a very popular place to eat as every table was either full or reserved. This meant that you could guarantee that you would be waiting for your food but it also meant it was freshly cooked. I would highly recommend it if you are in the area.

My experience was very good overall and would go again . The atmosphere was pleaseanttry until an unruly family came in but that is the nature of the beast.my wife and I went for lunch and for starters I had the asparagus and potato soup with truffle which I had never had before and it was beautiful.my wife had the foil gras parfait which was also stunning.for mains my wife had the skate wing which was phenomenal.i had the honey glazed sausages egg and chips which I found disappointing because the sausage could be far better for meat content.then my wife had the chocolate mousse with all the trimmings which again was magnificent.the service was a bit slow but they were polite when at the table hence the tip. Really pleased overall.

We had a great evening here on Friday. The food was fantastic, a little bit different, beautifully presented and delicious. The staff who served us were friendly but unobtrusive and let us enjoy a leisurely evening. We enjoyed everything but particularly loved the chocolate mousse and the apple and cucumber sorbet. We would highly recommend

Spent two evenings out of a three night visit on Exmoor at Woods. Staff couldn't be more obliging, locals welcomed my wife and I like old friends and food and drink was top notch. No need for frills, bling or fashion of the day just an acceptance of local ways is all you need to wear. Book in advance if you want to eat in the restaurant side if you don't want to be disappointed.

Popped in for a lovely Sunday lunch in the courtyard garden. Really nice friendly staff and reasonably priced tasty food

We have not been here for a couple of years but friends still go down to Devon and assure us that standards are still high, food excellent and that lovely old pub atmosphere

Absolutely loved this place, great food, great wine and super friendly staff. What’s not to like! Can’t wait to go back!

We visited on Easter Sunday. It was full, as you would expect, but the service was still excellent. The menu had got real thought behind it and we could soon see why it has 2 AA rosettes. All three courses were beautiful. There was only one vegetarian main (gnocchi) but it was one of the nicest gnocchi dishes I have ever had. The goat sausages my other half had were different to the usual sausage options. We both thoroughly enjoyed our visit and if we are ever back this way it will be the first place we book to eat!

We found Dulverton and Woods quite by accident and we’re so glad we did. The food was excellent, every dish in every course. The presentation matched the flavours and the service was exceptional from every member of staff. We loved it and already have plans to return.

Woods offers well presented award winning dishes but at an affordable price plus you can take your best four legged friend. We opted for the lamb and were treated to an amazing mixture of fare that teased the tase buds followed by creme brulee accompanied by chocolate ice cream and a cookie which did the same. The food was cooked just right bringing out all the flavour and textures for both the main and desert with the exception of the potato. In our opinion it offered nothing to the lamb dish tasting watery and occassionally bordering on undercooked but just a minor blip to an otherwise outstanding meal at an unbelievable price and would go again if in the area.

A hungry pair of travellers we happened upon Woods. Although we hadn't booked and there was no space at the inn, a very kindly local couple moved tables so we could have a meal - and what a meal. After an enjoyable drink at the bar we both decided upon Omelette Arnold Bennett which came with a lovely dressed salad. Beforehand, we were treated to a delicious amuse bouche of cheese croquette with a slightly curried tomato relish. The omelette was perfect with plenty of smoky haddock and little nuggets of cheese. I followed with coffee crème brulee. Good flavour, silky crème and the brulee was generous served with chocolate ice cream on chocolate crumb. We were also treated to a petite four of Easter egg fudge - again mouth watering. Make a special journey to this place - don't forget to book. Its popularity shows its worth. A small "front-room" size, no frills bar but which has charm and character without needing to try hard and a slightly bigger dining room. Simple, good food cooked and presented well with discrete but friendly service. Do it, just go and be treated to excellent food at a very reasonable price.

We visited Woods again today and had a delicious lunch. Beautiful restaurant, quirky, eclectic and so cosy, with a roaring fire. A well stocked bar and very friendly staff to greet and serve us. My daughter had the lamb burger, which she said was the best she had ever tasted. It was a special treat on our holiday and we will definitely be back at Christmas. The local Dulverton small batch Northmoor Gin is just wonderful! Thank you to all at Woods for a perfect lunch!

We ate here about eight years ago and remember enjoying the experience and this time was no exception. The tables are cosy and private being partitioned by old stable-like woodwork and is furnished in an eclectic mix of characterful furniture with a roaring wood burner to add to the warmth. The bar area was packed with jovial drinkers adding to the atmosphere (it's separate from the dining area if you're looking for a quieter meal). The staff were amazing; really authentically friendly and so efficient and well trained. Nice to be shown our Santenay 1er Cru before opening, the proper way! The sea bass and sirloin were cooked to perfection and we can't fault the experience. The owner or manager made a point of seeing us out and asking if everything was ok for us. Really enjoyable evening and experience, Saturday evening and faultless - thoroughly recommended.

Attended the resteraunt with our dogs for lunch.

Well you no doubt have read reviews but let me assure you that this is no ordinary restaurant as the food is absolutely superb. The sirloin steak I had was the best that I have ever eaten and was delicious. The crème de la crème was the sticky toffee dessert which was unbelievable. Loads of nuts, beautiful sauce, ice cream and a wonderful bit of sticky toffee - worth the visit just for this! This truly is a marvellous find and I fully recommend this establishment.

I had my birthday meal at Woods at the start of March and was so impressed I went yesterday with husband and friends. We were not disappointed. I had the best meal I have eaten. From starter to pudding everything was delicious. I couldn’t fault one element of the meal.

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