The Woodspeen Restaurant

Our first trip to The Woodspeen. I'd like to caveat this review - we dined in September 2020 (COVID-19) and that we ate the lunch menu, an astonishingly good value 27 for three courses. The wine and cocktail list at the bar was great, though our first small grievance is the lack of a sommelier, perhaps a lunchtime quirk - we comfortably knew more about pairing wine than the waiting staff. This is something we've not experienced before in a starred establishment. That said, the cocktails were great, including those without alcohol. Stylish and presented with flair in the cosy, comfortable bar area. The lunch menu itself - sublime. Using cheaper cuts of meat (e.g. Beef cheek, ham hock, etc) but with no reduction in flavour or panache. Certainly no complaints with the food, other than perhaps the compote was a little underwhelming compared to the other courses (or the delicious chocolate parfait). Overall, we're very impressed and will be back to sample the a la carte menu.

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This place offers extraordinary service as well as enjoyable meals. The best place around town. The drinks and food came out rapidly and the rates were affordable. Highly recommended.

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Beautiful modern setting retaining the exterior of the older pub. Charming service, the manager/maitre'd in particular was fantastic. We dropped in with our little 9 month old without a reservation on a Monday late lunch and was a great atmosphere, and very welcoming. Great value set menu (24 for 2 courses, 28 for 3) the pheasant in particular was fabulous. Tender and served in a flavoursome reduction.

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Great service. Delicious food in a contemporary setting. Covid restrictions are well observed. Extensive wine list. Recommended. I havent been but I have heard the cookery school is excellent.

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First class food and service as would be expected. COVID precautions in place making the dining experience feel safe but are never intrusive. The menus are expensive but to my mind are worth the extra as the quality and presentation is superb. Highly recommend going there.

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