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Feast at The Travellers Friend, Woodford Green, Essex

Feast at The Travellers Friend

4.3 (132)
£26 to £40
British
496-498 High Rd, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 0PN

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2 people
20:00
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
Serving the local community since 1840, The Travellers Friend, known by locals as The Spivs, has been central to Woodford Green for almost 200 years.

Steeped in tradition with a modern twist, our pub is a place where locals and visitors alike come to enjoy great food, fine ales, beers and wine, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you’re here for a cozy pint or a hearty meal, you’ll find a true taste of Woodford Green’s heritage at The Travellers Friend. We take pride in serving a menu that blends traditional pub classics with modern flavors. Our hearty dishes are crafted from fresh ingredients, ensuring every bite is packed with quality and taste.

Indulge in our pub classics like hand-battered fish and chips, steak & ale pie, grill specials and our signature burgers, and for those looking to share or sample, our small plates offer a variety of tempting options.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Sunday – Tuesday: 12pm-11pm Wednesday – Saturday: 12pm-12am
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Woodford
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 132 people are saying

Feast at The Travellers Friend reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

132 Reviews
  1. Ian

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food and really friendly staff. Will be back again soon.

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  2. AlexP

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dining room , very welcoming and helpful staff .Food was excellent the short rib croquettes were perfect and I had sea bass from the grill , delicious really beautifully cooked - sides and puddings were excellent too ! Thoroughly recommend.

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  3. Michael

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic menu with food quality and service to match

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  4. Vivienne VIP

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Refurb restaurant area is v nice, open kitchen, friendly staff and varied menu - not just the “standard” pub menu. We will def return

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  5. TracieS

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 December 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service and great food. We went for Sunday lunch and everything was amazing, especially the cauliflower cheese, so we ordered a second one!

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  6. RayM

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 December 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very nice meal. Place was crowded and noisy but that was to be expected this time of year. Service was wonderful and food was lovely

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  7. KerryM

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 25 November 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this little place - Best roast dinner in Woodford. It is bright and spacious and the food is delicious. The cauliflour cheese is naughty, but very nice. Thank you team.

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  8. MichaelS

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 November 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant staff are very good,the only moan was they need to work on there roast potatoes

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  9. KeithP

    London23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 November 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Not our first trip to the revamped Travellers Friend. It was an un-busy Wednesday lunchtime and only two other tables were occupied. The lunch menu is a stripped down gastro-pub affair but everything on it is a winner in my book. Despite the lack of customers the service was a bit hit and miss but thoroughly polite and charming nonetheless. The food is first-rate, especially the fish on offer when we visited. A big lunch for 3 of us cost £60 plus the tip, which is good value considering the quality of the food and the comfort of the smart dining room.

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  10. Sarah

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 4 November 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Sunday roast was great although service was a little slow, felt like they needed one more member of staff

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FAQs

Feast at The Travellers Friend is rated 4.3 stars by 132 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:00
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496-498 High Rd, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 0PN

Additional information

  • Area
    Woodford
  • Hours of Operation
    Sunday – Tuesday: 12pm-11pm Wednesday – Saturday: 12pm-12am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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