Woodlands Bistro & Venue

Only 4 miles from where I live- why have I never been here before?? It's fabulous 👌 huge, tasty afternoon tea enjoyed by the 4 of us. We only ate half as there were various sarnies, 1/2 cheese Jacket potato, cheese scone, fruit scone jam and cream and 3 cakes 🐷🐷 with endless tea and coffee for £17.95. Boxes are available for everything you don't eat. Staffwere wonderful. Big cafe with conservatory area and outside seating- which we didn't try in Feb but will later! Plenty of parking with plants and gift shop

Myself, my husband and my mother in law booked for afternoon tea on Saturday 9th March. While I've been here a few times I've never had afternoon tea and was looking forward to it as I know how high the food quality is. Well I was not disappointed! Asked for drinks and sandwich choices (you are allowed two) immediately and they came out in good time, we did have a little wait for the food but the sandwiches were being freshly made so understandable. When the food arrived it was to see that the sandwiches came on a big serving plate, they were individual buns and not the standard finger sandwiches which was a lovely surprise; we were also served half a filled jacket potato each and they were absolutely delicious. The sandwiches were egg and cress and prawn mayonnaise, freshly made and so tasty. We also had a cheese and chive scone each with butter, these were still warm and were outstanding! There was also a currant scone served with clotted cream and strawberry jam, while I'm not a fan of these I'm told they were lovely. I did ask at the time of booking to have a plain sweet scone instead of the fruit ones but just assumed they'd forgotten but no! They too turned up and were amazing. The cakes were a rich chocolate cake, lemon drizzle and carrot cake, also amazing. Cannot fault the service we received and the food was beyond anything I've had before. They were very busy but the quality and quantity of everything was outstanding. I'll be recommending to everyone and can't wait to come back for another one!

Absolutely brilliant venue for our Wedding Party on Saturday. The staff, food and service were all first class. The staff worked so hard, the buffet received so many compliments from the guests “best wedding buffet I’ve ever had” “nicest potatoes skins ever ” “amazing fish platter”. The venue was perfect for us, I can’t recommend it highly enough. Thank you to you all for making our wedding party perfect 😍

Visited the Woodlands yesterday for our daughters 12th birthday meal. There were 14 of us in total for Sunday dinner and a gluten free fish/chips. The food was very tasty. But what made the afternoon so nice was the staff. The ladies were so friendly and polite. All the family commented on that. Customer service is a big deal for me. So was very happy that we received top quality. The only downfall with the restaurant is that it closed at 4pm. But again the staff didn't rush us. Look forward to our next meal. Xxx

Yesterday was my first visit and I was not disappointed. The place is deceptively large and despite arriving around 12:30, we got a table with no problems. There were four of us in our party and I opted for the hot beef sandwich which came with side salad and a generous portion of gravy. I also opted for a portion of chips to share - delicious! The other members of my group loved their food too. Service from our waitress was friendly, efficient and could not be faulted. The only negative was that it was quite noisy but that is hardly the fault of the restaurant or staff. We'll be back!

Had an amazing afternoon tea today , sandwiches, jacket potatoes , Scones and cakes absolutely gorgeous would definately recommend

Had a lovely afternoon tea today for mothers day. Did wait half hour for food but place was full, but not a big deal. Food was lovely and worth the money. Lovely china cups but when i asked for a teaspoon as non on table got given wooden disposible ones. Didnt really go with the china cups. But overall would recoommend.

Excellent well appointed recently refurbished venue. Great menu with high quality food served by attentive friendly staff. I was envious of plates being delivered to other tables! Layout covid safe. Well worth a visit.

We come quite regularly and all the staff are so nice and welcoming. Food is always lovely!

Fantastic food and friendly staff, my 1st visit but will definitely not my last 😊

Food is always good never had a bad meal 5🌟 only thing that I dislike is waiting staff with long hair should have it tied back instead of it going all over when they bend over to give you your food very unhygienic

Great place to visit. Foods worth the price. Great atmosphere. Get yourself down.

First time visiting today... just had a coffee and cheese scone - both delicious. Staff were first class. Had a quite mooch around the gift shop too. Will be definitely be back - what a gem 🙂

Visited with my daughter and family for afternoon tea. So much food and such high quality at a very reasonable price. Advised of quiet times for my daughter who doesn’t like noise and staff were very accommodating. We will definitely be back. Thank you

Amazing place with amazing food. Service was on point, probably one of the best and affordable place in the region to eat.

Gorgeous Sunday roast dinner with Yorkshire pud and veg , nice dessert

We absolutely love this place. The food is outstanding, the service is always excellent and the venue is very comfortable. It's only a short drive from home and we visit regularly. Highly recommended.

We enjoyed delicious fish&chips as well as a sunday roast at the bistro after taking a quick stroll around the garden centre. It was a great afternoon out and I'd recommend it to everyone! Staff was attentive and very polite.

There's a lovely woodland walk around the bistro which was great after the meal.

A hidden gem. Lovely quality food

Great out of the way bistro great food ... Best chicken burger I've had ... definitely recommend it ... definitely will go back .