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The Woodsman, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

The Woodsman

4.5
4.5
120 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Wild Game, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:30–14:30 Lunch Sun 12:00–18:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Stratford-Upon-Avon
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The Woodsman Tasting Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Our tasting menu highlights the finest local ingredients and the chef's culinary expertise, presented through an 8-course experience. £85 per person, £55 per person to add on the wine flight. Payable on the evening. Please note that our tasting menu is a set menu and cannot be adapted to be pescatarian, vegetarian, or vegan. For allergies please contact us prior to booking the tasting menu.
  • Tasting Evening with Welcombe Hills Vineyard

    £130.00 per person

    Prepaid

    3 Apr 2025 only
    Join us at The Woodsman Restaurant in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon for an exclusive Tasting Evening with Welcombe Hills Vineyard on Thursday 3rd April This special event will feature a carefully curated 7-course tasting menu, paired with exceptional wines produced just three miles from our doorstep.
  • Chef's Table Tasting Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in our exquisite 8-course tasting menu at the chef’s table, where you can watch our talented chefs craft our dishes right before your eyes. As you dine, the chefs will guide you through each course with detailed explanations, enhancing your culinary experience. Online bookings are exclusively available for parties of 2, with limited availability. This unique experience is offered at 7pm only, priced at £100 per person or £155 per person with a curated wine flight. Please call the restaurant if you would like to book for up to 4 people. Reserve your seat for an unforgettable dining experience today!

What 120 people are saying

The Woodsman 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

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Warwickshire

    Innovative

  • Warwickshire

    Hot spot

  • Warwickshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Warwickshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Warwickshire

    Most Booked

  • Stratford-Upon-Avon

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Woodsman offers "amazing Sunday lunch" and "really excellent cooking" with inventive dishes and generous portions. While some service inconsistencies exist, the "tasting menu is outstanding in every way" with perfect wine pairings. The restaurant boasts a charming atmosphere, attentive staff, and "beautiful settings," making it a top choice in Stratford.
120 Reviews
  1. Matthew

    Cheshire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Sunday dinner. We ordered the beef and lamb; the size of the portion was more than enough, I’ve never had this “issue” before at a Michelin guide restaurant and was most welcome. The roast potatoes were also worth a mention, the classic crunchy exterior with the fluffy white potato. Could do with more veg and gravy per person but both still exceptionally tasty. Overall, a fantastic meal and broadly value for money; expect to pay around the £120 mark - caveat is dependant on the amount of alcohol you might like to accompany your meal.

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  2. Dave

    London7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked here based on listing in Michelin but wasn’t informed in advance a special menu was on offer due to it being Mothering Sunday. Food was ok decent Sunday lunch fare but always hard to do this well and a shame there wasn’t more on offer.

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  3. Hannah

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful; great British local food. Lovely to be sat by the kitchen and see how the chefs communicate and manage service. The wait staff were attentive and talked us through the menu. We would definitely go again

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  4. Matthew

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greg and his staff made the evening very memorable. Food, service and overall attention to detail was impeccable

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  5. Judi

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Very busy which affected service a little but well worth the wait.

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  6. ChellieP

    Malta3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was ok overall but was missing flavour and seasoning however the lamb was very tasty but a little too big for a tasting menu portion. Service was underwhelming with no consistency. Had to ask for empty glasses to be removed from table twice, had to pour our own wine and had to keep asking for water rather than it being left on table or kept topped up. Maybe our expectations were too high. Pace of food service was nice.
    The WoodsmanResponded 4 days ago
    Dear ChellieP, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit at The Woodsman. I’m sorry to hear that the food didn’t meet your expectations in terms of flavor and seasoning, but I’m glad you enjoyed the lamb. I’ll be sure to share your comments with our kitchen team to make necessary improvements. I also apologize for the issues with the service. Consistency is key, and I understand how frustrating it must have been to have to repeatedly ask for things like water and glass removal. We’ll address this with our team to ensure a smoother, more attentive experience for future guests. We appreciate your kind words about the pacing of the food service and hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to improve your experience next time. Kind regards, Abbigail

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  7. Nichola

    Cheshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was difficult to choose as all dishes sounded wonderful but eventually both my husband and I opted for the skate dish and it was sublime!
    The WoodsmanResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Nichola, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit to The Woodsman. We are so happy to hear you had a great experience with us! We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Kind regards, Abbigail

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  8. Paul

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is such high quality and cooked perfectly. I couldn’t fault anything.
    The WoodsmanResponded on 17 March 2025
    Dear Paul, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit to The Woodsman. We are so happy to hear you had a great experience with us! We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Kind regards, Abbigail

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  9. christopher

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Sunday roast with all the trimmings in a very nice environment. Absolutely recommend
    The WoodsmanResponded on 17 March 2025
    Dear Christopher, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit to The Woodsman. We are so happy to hear you had a great experience with us! We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Kind regards, Abbigail

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  10. Simon

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Sunday lunch and Service. Totally recommend as a go to restaurant for food and outstanding service.
    The WoodsmanResponded on 18 March 2025
    Dear Simon, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit to The Woodsman. We are so happy to hear you had a great experience with us! We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Kind regards, Abbigail

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FAQs

The Woodsman is rated 4.5 stars by 120 OpenTable diners.

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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
    Brunch Sat 11:30–14:30 Lunch Sun 12:00–18:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–21:30
  • 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, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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