The Woodmans Arms

4.3

3295 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

The Woodmans Arms is a beautiful ‘country feel’ pub and dining room situated within the village of Whickham, at the top of the hill, hidden amongst rows of spectacular trees. We are more than just a venue, we are a destination worth travelling to serving classic comforting food made with love, served in cosy surroundings overlooking the most amazing views of the North East.

We are the proud winner of the Newcastle Chronicle’s Eddy Eats’ pub of the year for character, quality, service and value. UK top 3 in the Seafish National Fish and Chip awards 2019 and Diners’ choice award for best ambience. Best British Pub Pie winner for 2020.

We support our local farmers, and work closely with a number of local suppliers to ensure the very best fresh produce. All our food is cooked freshly to order so whether it be a bar snack, light bite, leisurely lunch, evening meal or Sunday Roast it is safe to say that you will in safe hands.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
0191 488 8998
Website
http://thewoodmansarms.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Beautiful Private Dining Room available for bookings. Perfect for Birthdays, Baby Showers, Graduations, Business Meetings and Networking. Dining Room can hold up to 50 Guests but can be booked also for smaller parties. Call for information or to arrange a viewing.

Location
Fellside Road, Whickham, Tyne and Wear NE16 5BB
Neighborhood
Newcastle upon Tyne
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 3,295 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Newcastle and Northumberland
Kid-friendly
Newcastle and Northumberland
Great for outdoor dining
Newcastle and Northumberland
Great for scenic views
Newcastle and Northumberland
Most Booked
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Good for groups
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Neighborhood gem
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Vegetarian-friendly
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Woodmans Arms offers a delightful dining experience with "absolutely amazing food" and "friendly, professional staff." Guests rave about the "beautifully presented" dishes and diverse menu. The ambiance is "lovely" and welcoming, making it perfect for gatherings. While service can sometimes seem rushed, overall, it's a "great place" to enjoy a meal.

3,295 Reviews

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Gillian
Newcastle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Having recently visited another local competitor, I have to say that the Woodmans did not emerge as the front runner. We had an olive Starter which was mediocre. Whilst there was plenty of small olives in the portion, they had no taste and literally been poured out of a jar; still in the brine. There was nothing accompanying teas and coffees, not even a little biscoff. This is where they could up their game because at another very similar establishment near Stanley, they offer lovely little portions of cake treats with each coffee or tea - all for less than £3. The room temperature wasnt immediately cosy upon arrival at 7pm and we didn't feel able to take coats off straight away. (Although, it was zero degrees outside to be fair).
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Paul
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely top service, very friendly and food was amazing. We’ve been a few times and everytime it’s perfect ❤️
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Helen
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just love this place, even though its a good 30 minutes drive for us to go. The place is a must visit. Sunday lunch is outstanding
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Simon
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All excellent 2day & many thx! We will definitely return there very soon
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carol
London
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was only just ok. We went later in the day for Sunday lunch (4.30pm) Roast potatoes too hard, roasted parsnip and carrot also hard around the edges and had obviously all been cooked much earlier in the day and kept warm. The veg was poor, small amount of overcooked broccoli and cabbage, meat passable. Overall disappointing food. It’s a shame as we were there three weeks ago and it was really good (so we went back)- not consistent. Sadly we won’t return for Sunday lunch. Service was decent with very nice staff and it’s a lovely place.
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emma
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful food, great service, can't wait to book again.
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nicola
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food
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Denise
Newcastle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely tasty Sunday lunch .Beef brisket was so well cooked. Really enjoy this meal today . Staff were excellent quick service and all were very friendly.
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Rebecca
Newcastle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely setting for Sunday lunch! The service from the staff was second to none. The lunch came out quickly and I was blown away by the portion sizes. It’s excellent value for money and we have found a new favourite place!
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Ian
Newcastle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had argy bargy burger, top notch. Couple of glasses of good wine, lovely evening.
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FAQs

The Woodmans Arms is rated 4.3 stars by 3295 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Fellside Road, Whickham, Tyne and Wear NE16 5BB

Additional information

Neighborhood
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thewoodmansarms.com/
Phone number
0191 488 8998
Private party facilities
Beautiful Private Dining Room available for bookings. Perfect for Birthdays, Baby Showers, Graduations, Business Meetings and Networking. Dining Room can hold up to 50 Guests but can be booked also for smaller parties. Call for information or to arrange a viewing.

The Woodmans Arms

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Popular dishes

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Margherita

Pepperoni

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