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The Woodsman, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

The Woodsman

4.5
4.5
54 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Festive Afternoon Tea

    GBP 29.95 - GBP 39.95 per person

    Prepaid

    6 Dec 2024 - 14 Dec 2024
    Indulge in a selection of seasonal treats, including delectable cakes, flavourful scones and festive savouries, all paired with your favourite hot drink. Go on to further enhance your experience with a glass of sparkle from our local vineyard, Welcombe Hills. Relax in one of our cosy lounges adorned with twinkling decorations, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxation and celebration. Don’t miss out on making this festive season truly special, and spoil yourself and loved ones!
    Festive Afternoon Tea photo

  • A Chef's Christmas

    GBP 75.00 - GBP 125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    12 Dec 2024 only
    Get in the festive spirit with us at the Woodsman as we not only celebrate Christmas, but also our incredible team of chefs. 7 chefs, 7 courses. Each dish passionately created by a member of our kitchen team utilising some of their favourite ingredients & cooking techniques, all with a creative festive twist! Enjoy the menu with a unique drinks paring in front of our open fires for a fantastic pre-Christmas treat!
    A Chef's Christmas photo

Menu

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What 54 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Warwickshire

    Best Overall

  • Warwickshire

    Best Food

  • Warwickshire

    Good for business meals

  • Warwickshire

    Innovative

  • Warwickshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • 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" and a "creative and inventive menu." Guests rave about the "best Sunday lunch" in Stratford and the restaurant's "impeccable" ambiance. The tasting menu is highly recommended, though service can be slow during busy times. Overall, a memorable culinary journey awaits.

54 Reviews

  1. Andy

    Lancashire

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit underwhelmed with the Sunday lunch. We both had beef which is delivered on a sharing platter .The beef itself was good ,very soft and cooked pink, generous portion of it too. Everything else was average at best . Parsnip almost raw . We paid the extra for cauliflower cheese and dirty mash , neither was great both fairly bland . Nothing was really hot enough either . The meal didn’t feel like it was cooked over fire , which seems to be a bit of a selling point for them. It was a fairly standard Sunday lunch offering. Service ok, they did get a drinks order wrong . 12.5 % service charge automatically added to bill. Would not return on a Sunday .

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  2. Anthony

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Sunday lunch Was not disappointed Would strongly recommend a visit

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  3. Fay

    Birmingham

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    X5 diners. All ordered Sunday lunch, sharing platters and deserts. Sunday lunch was fantastic with the exception of the roast potatoes which were flavourless and beyond crispy. Only one waitress attending the whole room - at least 40 covers which made service between courses extraordinarily long. This was a shame as her service was fabulous but it was clear that more resource was needed.

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  4. Tracey

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m not usually a fan of British cuisine but this was absolutely amazing! They catered to our needs and the food was outstanding- KUDOS to the whole team it was a beautiful experience and we will definitely be back again Great portions Seasoned beautifully Cooked very well

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  5. Mark

    London

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The main course of pork belly was under cooked. The dish was also adorned with numerous sauces that did nothing to complement the pork

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  6. Charlotte Mary

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been looking forward to eating here for over a year and finally had a reason to book in (for my birthday) we chose to go for the Sunday Lunch and we were so so so disappointed. I'd read reviews beforehand and waved out any negative ones thinking people were being overly picky but boy oh boy was I wrong. We ordered the beef and the chicken with plans to do the two course and have a cheeseboard and cheesecake to finish but after the main was such a devastating let down we left it at that. The only delicious element was the beef, the chicken looked anemic (the skin was slimy) and under seasoned, the roast potatoes (sadly as many mentioned on the review know trip advisor) were hard and cold, the parsnips were ridiculously hard, the gravy was watery and our additional sides were nothing to write home about. If your thinking of dining here I'd give it a miss personally I'm sure there are better places in Stratford and beyond.

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  7. RachelC

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks service was a little slow but didn’t stop us having a lovely evening. The food was tasty and portion sizes were good. The price for the lamb special for 2 was a tad high at £85.

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  8. Tamara

    Brighton

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointed. Service was lacking. The food was maybe average, but the prices definitely weren't average! A very disappointing experience.

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  9. Steve

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday lunch, beef cooked just how it should be, great service and atmosphere, nice to be able to see the chefs cooking with the wood fired oven.

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  10. Chris

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Sunday Roast I’ve ever had. Great service, & food was amazing.

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FAQs

The Woodsman is rated 4.5 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
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
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