The Woodspeen Restaurant

Excellent food and service. The Set Menu is great value for money. We went there for our anniversary and it was the perfect treat 💝 We will be back!

Honestly, a bit disappointed. We waited an hour to have our food brought out.. and it came out cold… the food was mediocre. I would expect much more from a place that has a rating of 4.8 out of 5. Not worth the money nor is it worth the time. We ordered the steak, mashed potatoes, carrots, cod fish with chips, peas and new potatoes. My daughter couldn’t stomach her plate because the fish was so fishy. In fact, I’ve never ate cod that tastes like the sea lion smell. Not eatable. The steak was mediocre at best. It came with capers.. or so they looked like it because it was really whole peppers?… not sure what it was, but it was not pleasant. Everything that is put on your plate should go along with the dish… this did not. It was like biting into something horrible. Again, I would not recommend this place. Save your money and go elsewhere. The only thing that was somewhat decent was the sour dough bread.. but it also came out cold.. I don’t know about you, but when it’s cold outside, and because of how posh this place is, you’d think they could at least bring out warm bread.

Birthday dinner, spectacular presentation and quality of selected dishes. Staff were very personable and engaging, would highly recommend this restaurant if you want the next level dinning experience.

Beautiful place, enjoyed the apero out on the terrace. Delicious dishes, especially the mains and desserts were very well balanced. Pacing of the dishes a bit too quick for us, but otherwise and experience we’d definitely return to and recommend!

Really great, top notch in all aspects. Starting from the ambiance, really nice decor, with lots of open wood, minimalist scandi style, all flowed. little things like the tables were all stylish that matched chairs (not some cheap furniture trying to be chic), even the trolley used to bring the food was classy.. it all adds to the feeling! Service was impeccable and everyone very welcoming, the open kitchen was clearly spotless. Food arrived and was really perfect, lightly smoked seared barbary duck, I had hake which was cooked to absolute perfection - it was juicy, tasty and just cooked - very hard to achieve! All sauces balanced, desert was rhubarb and really worked well with the ginger ice cream. even the sides, bitter leaves with an intense blue cheese dressing from an infused oil / vinagrette so no chunks of cheese was spot on, very fresh. My friend had the belly pork and was a big fan. Even the 0.8% low alc pale ale, never heard of the brand - really great tasting. Plus £40 mid week 3 courses is unbeatable value for the quality ingredients, perfect cooking and exact presentation. If I am ever back in Newbury I would come back and go for the much more expensive full menu. I've already recommended to colleagues who live near by

We have been here many many times and won't be retuning!! It has changed. For the worse. We went to the woodspeen last night and one of our party was sick all night from the cod. We were sat next to the kitchen and could constantly hear the head chef being extremely rude to both the kitchen and the service staff. The kitchen is open and you have guests paying over £100 a head in hearing distance. Read the room. We were being constantly walked past with a wooden trolley with food on. The food arrived at separate times, despite us being touching distance from the pass, with the meal that was late to the table not being cooked well and then making the person sick all night. We were given dessert menus, we asked for coffee and didn't get the truffles, I asked for them and was told "I was given different instructions" whatever that means! We were then suddenly told to leave the table within ten mins while drinking our coffees, what would they have done if we ordered desert? The best course was the starter, and we had cocktails in the bar before. Those were messed up as well, and arrived at different times too. The margaritas could have done with a half salt rim, and it was lacking in any sugar syrup, as it was very salty. I have more to say, however will leave it there. If the venue would like more information please contact me.

We have visited the Woodspeen several times, it always a wonderful experience. The service, quantity of the food and atmosphere in the restaurant is always a treat.

Everything about this establishment shows passion. The attention to detail, the understated interactions with all the staff who take pleasure in your pleasure makes dining at the Woodspeen an experience. We have loved every meal we have had here, might explain why we keep going back! If you’ve never been, you’re missing out If you need some inspiration, the Mushroom Risotto; Beef Wellington and Panna Cotta for desert are winners. The after dinner coffee was so silky smooth it danced over the tongue. You owe it to yourself to go here.