The Woodman (Bar)

60 Battersea High Street, Battersea, London, SW11 3HX
Cuisine: Gastro
Tel: 020 7228 2968
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The Woodman Review
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Top 10 things we discovered about The Woodman pub when we visited:
1) Bar snacks are brilliant: wild boar Scotch egg with a crispy coating and bright orange still-runny yolk, delicious; homemade sausage roll with shot glass side of crackling, mmmm more pig. In fact, the pub won ‘Best Bar Snack’ in the prestigious National Pub Food Challenge awards recently; that’s how good they are.
2) If you’re feeling a bit more civilised, there’s a chalkboard full of starters as well, from creamy pates to vibrant green risottos.
3) A pub is not a pub without a mesmerising choice of beverages on tap. This is a pub, and we drank a hoppy, malty Badger ale, and a fresh and fruit Stowford cider.
4) This building is a tardis. Enter via the cosy Battersea pub, head through the restaurant, and walk out to the leafy garden.
5) When you’re offered a recommendation, pay attention. Cote du Boeuf was well advised. Food envy peered at me from around the room as my man-size portion of steak (also award-winning) with all the trimmings was presented on a huge chopping board. It hurt, but I ate every morsel.
6) Portions are big. First glancing at the menu, I did wonder if £15-£20 for a main in a pub (albeit a pretty one) was a bit top-heavy, but the quality and quantity was “absolutely faultless,” according to my dining companion.
7) If you have the stamina, dessert won’t disappoint. The day’s special of chocolate torte with espresso mascarpone was a creamy, decadent indulgence of chocolatey goodness, decimated in minutes.
8) Exposed brickwork, neutral colours, wooden beams, a wall of log cuttings, chandeliers juxtaposed by industrial lighting, and gilded mirrors mixed with modern art; in every corner of the pub’s beautiful surroundings, something different.
9) A dog wanders around (not near the food, don’t worry). I love dogs! You can’t have a pub without a dog. It makes you feel like you’re in a country local in the middle of nowhere, only nicer and easier to get to.
10) Battersea is a bit of a pain to get to, admits owner Annie (I disagree; the measly 10 minute walk to Clapham Junction gives you the opportunity to walk off your meal) but surely a little walk is no effort to eat award-winning fare that’ll keep you full for a week? ...read more
Customer Reviews for The Woodman
Average (based on 4 votes): 4
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“We had Sunday lunch here on 25th October, there were 8 of us, we were on a lovely round table. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and the food just lovely. The roast beef and accompanying vegetables cooked to perfection. Thank-you for a great afternoon”
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Sarah Heward, Tamworth. Staffordshire (2 years 6 months ago)
“You really must try the Wild Boar Scotch Egg! Wonderful food and a really relaxed atmosphere. Battersea is not that far off the beaten track.”
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James, London (4 years 9 months 23 days ago)
“On a wet dark evening it was a real pleasure to go into the warmth and friendliness of the Woodman. Great food (at reasonable prices) good wine and beer and attentive service.”
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michael belfield, [ Unknown ] (13 years 6 months 11 days ago)
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“This pub is completely fantastic. It has retained the relaxed atmosphere of a traditional pub, but also has a really great kitchen. This means you can wander in on Sunday morning for a bloody mary and instead of eating the average grotty pub burger you can have perfect eggs benedict or salmon kebabs.”
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Joe, [ Unknown ] (13 years 9 months 28 days ago)
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Additional Information
- Cuisine Type: Gastro
- Dress Code: Not Specified
- Group: Hall and Woodhouse
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