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The Woodmans Arms

4.3
4.3
3298 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2+ people
21:30
Booked 65 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 11:30–22:30 Sun 11:30–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

Menu

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What 3,298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Child-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

    Neighbourhood 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.

3,298 Reviews

  1. Kathryn

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked for an 80th birthday celebration and were delighted to be the first family group to have the Christmas Fayre 2024. It was excellent- good food and great value and the festive decorations were beautiful. Staff were attentive and friendly and we will most certainly be back !

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  2. Dean

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exelent service,great food would highly recommend

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  3. Kellie

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, amazing setting and amazing service.

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  4. Gillian

    Newcastle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 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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  5. Paul

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 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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  6. Helen

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    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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  7. Simon

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    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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  8. carol

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 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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  9. emma

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 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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  10. nicola

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food

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The Woodmans Arms is rated 4.3 stars by 3298 OpenTable diners.

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2+ people
21:30
Booked 65 times today
Google Map for The Woodmans Arms

Fellside Road, Whickham, Tyne and Wear NE16 5BB

Additional information

  • Area
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–22:30 Sun 11:30–21:00
  • 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.
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