Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Warwickshire
  4. Stratford-Upon-Avon
  5. Stratford-Upon-Avon
The Woodsman, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

The Woodsman

4.6
4.6
79 Reviews
£41 and over
British

Make a booking

2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
THE WOODSMAN IS A TRULY BRITISH RESTAURANT
We use the best British ingredients, all sourced as sustainably as possible.

We love using Wild food, and harvest much of it ourselves. All the meat on our menus is “nose to tail” so the menu is ever changing, and we waste nothing. We even employ our own head ranger to keep the deer herds on the land we manage under control, and have our own deer larder in the Cotswolds where this amazing product is processed.

Our fish comes from day boats in Cornwall.

We work with the seasons, ensuring the very best truly local veg is with us the day after its picked. Our food is cooked over wood from local plantations, and charcoal coppiced less than 20 miles away.

We know the story of everything on the menu.

Our lovely staff are extremely well informed, so, do ask questions on anything you’re not sure of.

We hope you love this restaurant as much as we do and keep coming back.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Wild Game, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01789 331535
  • Website
    http://thewoodsmanrestaurant.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    No.4 Chapel Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6HA
  • Area
    Stratford-Upon-Avon
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Warwickshire

    Good for business meals

  • Warwickshire

    Innovative

  • Warwickshire

    Hot spot

  • Warwickshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Warwickshire

    Romantic

  • Warwickshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Warwickshire

    Most Booked

  • Stratford-Upon-Avon

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Woodsman offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food," a "creative and inventive menu," and "attentive" service. The ambiance is "lovely," making it ideal for both couples and families. While some found the service to be slow during peak times, the "outstanding" tasting menu and "perfectly cooked" Sunday roasts remain highlights.

80 Reviews

  1. Aude

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I thought it was going to be an overpriced roast lunch experience as everything is in the UK- But I was very very happy - first we changed our mind few times about where we wanted to eat ( restaurant or bar ) as we have a dog and you can be only in the bar area with the dug so I planned to take him back Home but what happened was great - they reserved us a table by the fire at the bar so it felt really nice! Then the food was great - and I am really demanding - The proportions were good ( the roast was plenty!!) the shared platter was good ( I thought it would be better but it was good enough) - the atmosphere was great, service was perfect and I was not easy!!! I loved everything The price was ok - I thought I would pay that - The roast was really good - the horseradish sauce could be milder if I could say a tiny improvement feedback - Thank you - seriously it couldn’t haven’t been better for the UK ( price/ food/ atmosphere/ service quality)

    Is this helpful?

  2. Ian

    Warwickshire

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic pre Christmas treat. Cocktails followed by slow cooked lamb for 2 with garlic mash, wood fired aubergine and hispi cabbage. It was delicious. Highly recommended.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Michael

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent distinctive dishes, generous portions. Good range of cocktails.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Luke

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We did the tasting menu; it was fantastic! Service was on point and the food was excellent. We thought it was value for money and will be returning.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Kate

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely excellent! It was our second visit as we were so impressed first time. Really delicious flavours, imaginative menu and great atmosphere. A great place to take my parents for a Christmas meal! Will be going again!

    Is this helpful?

  6. AdamE

    Hampshire

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the food, general feel and the staff attitude. This was for Sunday lunch and they were very busy, hence the noise level being high. Would recommend it as a great place to meet friends and enjoy a relaxed meal.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Timea

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch was absolutely lovely but the meat-beef was a bit cold.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Louise

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were very friendly and helpful. The presentation of the food was very good and the food itself was excellent.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Stuart

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The whole experience was ruined by a table of rowdy people obviously under the influence of something screaming and shouting. The waiting staff were also disturbed by their behaviour but the management refused to take any action. Food was very good but if you had a dairy allergy it was difficult to find anything that didn’t have cheese in the description so ordered the special for the day which had know dairy in the description only to find that the cabbage had been dressed with cheese. Not sure this complies with Natasha’s Law ??? Over all a very dissatisfying experience. Not sure we will return.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Susan

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was superb. Can only criticise noise level but it is Christmas!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Woodsman is rated 4.6 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Woodsman

No.4 Chapel Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6HA

Additional information

  • Area
    Stratford-Upon-Avon
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Wild Game, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Open for Business Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable Australia Level 22, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo