Woodman, Highgate  

Having changed ownership in 2006, things have been on the up throughout the last year and from our most recent visit we're happy to predict that the future prognosis is very healthy too. The service from the bar staff is extremely friendly and a revamped menu shows a bit of originality and choice; the excellent Sunday lunch proves they're taking things seriously. It's a bit of a missed opportunity to offer four ales, but be resolutely predictable in the selection; Greene King and Courage Best don't exactly get the pulse racing, while we've noticed the others frequently unavailable. They've apparently been successful in removing the ne'er-do-wells who once occupied this pub and consequently there's now a healthy mix of punters. The two pool tables are still here, indicating it still sees itself as a pub first and foremost, while improvements to the garden are promised soon. We're sure it will continue to impress here - the Woodman can certainly step out of the shadow of it's previous incarnation.

reviewed:
16/03/2008

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real ales

beer garden

two pool tables

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