The Woodmans Arms

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   Jackie

   Newcastle

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We have always gone to the Woodmans Arms for their Christmas menu and have never been disappointed in the past. We took our friends on the 11 December and we were so disappointed with the prawn cocktail starters and traditional turkey dinner. The sprouts we had were hard and we got one slice of carrot and one slice of parsnip. We also had to ask for more gravy. The turkey was stuffed which was OK but again we didn't get much. The roast potatoes were OK. The desserts were nice. I had the crumble and the rest of our party had the Christmas pudding. We paid £154.00 for an average meal. We have always enjoyed our Christmas meal at the Woodmans and it has become a tradition for me and my husband. This is the first time we have been disappointed 😞
   

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   barry

   Newcastle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We tried this place after seeing a review online and it looked great ,the starter was amazing Camembert in a sour dough loaf ,the mains were average I had a burger which while it was tasty and cooked well just wasn’t as good as some others for the price ,my partner had the pepperoni pizza which was also tasty ,we had 2 pints of made and 1 Pepsi the bill came to £78 which we feel was a bit on the high side ,but wouldn’t stop us returning in the future
   

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   kelly

   Newcastle

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The waiter who took our drinks order was very curt and definitely not welcoming. He merged on snappy with my mam when she asked for diet coke and he snapped Pepsi max- when she asked if that was due he snapped again yes Pepsi max. We didn't receive our prosecco between coursed as advertised. The restaurant was freezing and was so quiet lacking ambience, it felt like a library and that everyone was listening to our conversation. The starters were OK, but our main courses were cold and dried out, clearly reheated but not very well as it was luke warm at best. We weren't asked if we would like any more drinks in between courses and had to wait a while before anyone came to take our plates and do I could ask for the bill. The restaurant was empty and yet the service was none existent
   

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   STEPHEN

   N. Ireland

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was fantastic, service was off the highest quality. Place was beautifully decorated for Christmas.. This place is a must if you live or visit the Newcastle upon Tyne. 5 star all round.
   

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   Emma

   Newcastle

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Where we were sat was food had to sit with my coat on for the meal, fire wasn’t on. Yet the bar area when laying the bill was nice and warm. Asked for a Prosecco when ordering food never arrived also the polar menu said a free Prosecco would arrive after starter, before the main this also never arrived..
   

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   kirsty

   Newcastle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   great experience first time we have been and it won’t be the last x
   

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   Julie

   Newcastle

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall very good experience we did ask to move tables, first server said no with a very poor made up excuse but just simply asked another server who moved us straightaway which was much appreciated. This was our second year going to the Woodmans for a Christmas family lunch the decor is fabulous and the food is outstanding we will be back next year see you then !! 😊
   

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   Philip

   Newcastle

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Front of house service was first class. Chips with my fish were just warm and portion of sides very small. Sent a email request when I made the booking as yet no reply to my request? Meal was not value for price charged.
   

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   Rebecca

   Newcastle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful Sunday lunch with a gorgeous Christmasy vibe 10/10 x
   

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    Debra

    Newcastle

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    On arrival, we waited at least 5 minutes before any member of staff acknowledged us. Our table wasn’t ready so we were invited to take a seat in the small bar area. The table had not been cleared, the bar was full of empty glasses and looked chaotic. No one came to get us when our table was ready, we watched other groups being taken directly to their tables and had to ask again. Our server was pleasant, food came quickly but drinks were forgotten. We had a mixture of the festive and standard menu’s. The black pudding croquets were bland, the turkey dinner quite dry with limited vegetables. The burgers were ok and it was reasonably priced. The place had been decorated beautifully, but the space felt cramped and crowded with customers jostling for attention. After enjoying the Jolly Fisherman we had high hopes but left feeling disappointed.
    

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