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The Woodmans Arms

4.3
4.3
3334 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:30
Booked 32 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.

Menu

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What 3,334 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Woodmans Arms delights diners with "amazing food" and a "beautiful setting," offering a memorable experience for Sunday lunches and beyond. Guests rave about its "excellent and friendly service" and varied menu, including standout seafood risotto and pies. While some note occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is highly praised.

3,334 Reviews

  1. Gwen

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good good, children’s meals were very good. Staff very friendly and efficient.

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  2. Lisa

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Sunday lunch, service was amazing too! 100% recommend!

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  3. Gillian

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Not a lot of vegetarian options, unidentified sauce on cauliflower dish… not on menu and staff were not sure 🤔 which was poor. Food quality was average, suffered from post Christmas pre New Year blues … decorations much praised on social media were less than average. Had previously attended a wreath making session in the willows (adjacent) and expected food standard to be similar… sadly not. Our anniversary meal was not as good as I hoped it would be. Overall I was disappointed.

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  4. rachel

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Pie wasn’t very hot and they sat us in a busy area near the kitchen so we had people coming in and out of the kitchen area while we were eating.

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  5. John

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great family meal ahead of Christmas. Fab food, great service. Highly recommended

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  6. Chloe

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was lovely, fast service and the decor was beautiful! Such a lovely Christmas Eve location!

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  7. Thomas

    Newcastle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time. We have been a couple of times over the last few years, and it is always nice to go back. The portions aren't massive, which we both appreciate. Quality over quantity.

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  8. Gurdeep

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place, fantastic food, loved the Christmas vibes in there. Great service. First time in there, definitely will be a regular for me.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    County Durham

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and service as always. Only reason I gave it 4 stars as we couldn’t have any coffees/ hot drinks after our meal as there was no hot water from the machine.

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  10. kerry

    Newcastle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely warm welcome. Sunday roast to die for. Cauliflower cheese the best I’ve ever tasted. Huge portions, will definitely be back.

    1 person found this helpful

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The Woodmans Arms is rated 4.3 stars by 3334 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 32 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 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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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