Woodman, Woodmansterne

An attractive solid-looking brick, flint and tile building with some late gothic flourishes in the form of a circular turret room with conical roof and weather vane. One bar pub with food available all day from 12 till 9 (8 Sunday) and additionally afternoon tea is available if booked in advance. The guest beers change regularly; sometimes there is only one available. Real cider is sometimes available, occasionally from one of the handpumps. There are also regular events (poker on Tuesdays, quiz nights on Thursdays and live music one Friday a month with karaoke or a DJ most other Fridays). Outside is a large and pleasant garden with a sandpit for the kids to play in and a lit and heated smoking area. In the summer there are various events held there including terrace barbecues on Sundays. The village only got its pub in the early 1900s when it was built as an annexe to the local manor house. Be warned: it is a long uphill walk from Woodmansterne station! There are two televisions for terrestrial sport and a wood-burning stove in the back on the left. There is free WiFi and dogs are made very welcome.