The Woodman Highgate is a pub and restaurant at 414 Archway Road with a substantial dining offer from breakfast into the evening. Its mix of indoor rooms and garden space gives the venue the feel of a local pub while supporting full meals, family visits and larger gatherings.
The kitchen works with fresh ingredients from local suppliers and makes its own focaccia. British pub favourites sit at the centre of the menu, with sandwiches, burgers, fish dishes and seasonal plates providing choices for a quick lunch as well as a more leisurely dinner.
Sunday service brings traditional roasts, including vegetarian and vegan alternatives, while children have a dedicated menu. During warmer months the garden Seafood Shack and barbecue expand the selection with oysters and other seafood, creating a distinct weekend reason to visit.
Cask ales, draught beer, wine, cocktails and aperitifs accompany the food. Breakfast opening, all week kitchen service and options for different dietary needs make The Woodman a versatile neighbourhood venue, whether the occasion is a morning meal, drinks with snacks or a full Sunday lunch.
Address: 414 Archway Road, Highgate, London N6 5UA, England
The Woodman, Highgate Menu
For the Table
Homemade Focaccia (V)
With aged balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Marinated Olives (VE)
Mixed marinated olives.
Fresh Maldon Rock Oysters (GF)
Served on ice with shallots, vinegar and lemon.
Starters
Soup of the Day (V)
With homemade focaccia bread.
Bruschetta (V / GF+)
Trebbiano or Sangiovese. Olives, tomatoes, basil and mozzarella with a pomegranate dressing.
Chopped Cob Salad (V / VE+)
Pinot Grigio. Tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, avocado, crispy lettuce, croutons, parmesan and a boiled egg. Served with a dijon dressing. Add ons: Chicken + £3.5, Halloumi + £3, Prawns + £5
Grilled Tiger Prawns (GF)
Gavi. With fresh chilli and garlic butter.
Crispy Calamari Rings
Viognier. With chilli, onion and spicy mayonnaise.
Pork Belly Bites (GF+)
Vinho Verde. With cauliflower purée, Pok Choi and Thai green spicy dressing (Nam Jim Jaew)
Caprese Salad (V / GF / VE+)
Vinho Verde. Cucumber, avocado, mozzarella and asparagus with basil dressing
Main Course
The Woodman Shepherd’s Pie (GF)
Pinot Noir. With buttered peas and gravy. Add cheese + £2.5
Cumberland Sausages and Mash
Malbec. With an onion and cider gravy.
Classic Fish ‘n’ Chips
Picpoul. With mushy peas, tartare sauce and a lemon wedge.
Grilled Rib Eye Steak 220g
Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon. With fresh salad, fries and peppercorn sauce.
Stuffed Sweet Potato (V / GF / VE+)
Sauvignon Blanc. With spinach, mushroom, burrata, avocado and toasted walnuts.
Roast Pork Belly (GF+)
Montepulciano. With potato purée, burnt cabbage, apple and mustard sauce.
Roasted Fillet of Sea Bass (GF)
Viognier. Grilled potato, asparagus, broad beans and mango and avocado salsa.
Half Spiced Rotisserie Chicken
Chardonnay. Herb potato, grilled asparagus, sticky gravy and garlic mayonnaise.
Veal Milanese
Viognier. A tenderized veal cutlet off the bone coated, breaded and fried in butter until golden and crispy. serve with mix salad, capers, anchovies, fried eggs, and beurre noisette sauce.
Sandwiches & Burgers
For sandwiches please choose your bread: White, Brown, Sourdough Bun or Wrap (GF+). All burgers served with chips and onion rings.
Chicken Club
Tender chicken, bacon, avocado purée and mayonnaise.
Steak Sandwich
Grilled steak with caramelised onions, melted cheese and mustard.
Halloumi Sandwich (V)
Grilled halloumi with avocado purée, sun dried tomatoes and basil pesto.
Haddock Sandwich
Lightly fried fresh haddock fillet with lettuce and tartare sauce.
Beef Burger
Homemade beef patty with tomatoes, lettuce and relish. Add ons. First topping + £2.5 additional toppings +£1.5. Mature Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Goats Cheese, Smashed Avocado, Bacon.
Peri Peri Chicken Burger
Grilled peri peri chicken with tomatoes, lettuce and relish. Add ons. First topping + £2.5 additional toppings +£1.5. Mature Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Goats Cheese, Smashed Avocado, Bacon.
Vegetable Bean Burger (VE)
Bean patty with tomatoes, lettuce and houmous. Add ons. First topping + £2.5 additional toppings +£1.5. Mature Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Goats Cheese, Smashed Avocado, Bacon.
The Woodman Sharing Platter
Cheese sliders, olives, vegan sausages, 1/4 BBQ chicken, 4 chicken wings, onion rings, chips and grilled avocado. Serves 2.
The Woodman Sharing Platter
Cheese sliders, olives, vegan sausages, 1/4 BBQ chicken, 4 chicken wings, onion rings, chips and grilled avocado.
Snacks
Halloumi Sticks (V)
With spicy ketchup.
Avocado Guacamole (VE / GF+)
With tortilla crisps.
Popcorn Shrimp
With spicy mayonnaise.
Smoked Sticky Mango & Chilli Chicken Wings
Homemade Hummus (VE / GF+)
With flat bread.
Trio of Homemade Jamaican Patties
One of each: Chicken, beef and veggie.
Chicken Tacos
2 mini soft tacos with crispy chicken, guacamole, crispy julienne vegetables. Tomato salsa, topped with sriracha mayonnaise.
Sides
Chips (VE)
Sweet Potato Chips (VE)
Chips & Garlic Mayonnaise (V)
Grilled Green Asparagus (VE)
Creamy Mash Potato (V)
Onion Rings (VE)
Small Caprese Salad (V)
Macaroni Cheese (V)
Steamed Broccoli & Crispy Onions (V)
Desserts
Baked Apple Crumble (V)
Served with warm custard.
Sticky Toffee Pudding (V)
With vanilla ice cream.
Hot Cookie Dough (V)
With fruit compote.
Vanilla Cheesecake (VE / GF)
With fruit compote.
Caramel Panna Cotta (V)
With toasted almond crumble.
Mixed Ice Cream (V / GF)
Strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate.
Mixed Sorbet (VE / GF)
Mango, Raspberry and Lime.
Sunday Classics
The Woodman Shepherd’s Pie (GF)
With buttered peas and gravy. Add cheese + £2.5
Classic Fish ’n’ Chips
With mushy peas, tartare sauce and a lemon wedge.
Grilled Rib Eye Steak 220g
With fresh salad, fries and peppercorn sauce.
Mix Fish Platter
Spicy potato, asparagus, vine tomato and garlic butter. (Tuna, cod, tiger prawn.)
Stuffed Sweet Potato (V / VE+ / GF)
With spinach, mushroom, burrata, avocado and toasted walnuts.
Sunday Roasts
All roasts served with vegetables, crispy roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
1/2 Boneless Chicken
With sage and onion stuffing.
28 Day Aged Rib of Beef
With creamed horseradish.
Welsh Leg of Lamb
With mint sauce.
Roast Blythburgh Pork Loin
With apple sauce.
Roast Pumpkin Bake (VE / GF)
With pumpkin seeds, mixed vegetables and vegan gravy. Optional Yorkshire Pudding
Sunday Sides
Chips (VE)
Sweet Potato Chips (VE)
Chips & Garlic Mayonnaise (V)
Cauliflower Cheese (V)
Onion Rings (VE)
Small Caprese Salad (V)
Steamed Broccoli & Crispy Onions (V)
Roasted Potatoes
Sunday Burgers
All burgers served with chips and onion rings.
Beef Burger
Homemade beef patty with tomatoes, lettuce and relish. Add ons. First topping + £2.5 additional toppings +£1.5. Mature Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Goats Cheese, Smashed Avocado, Bacon.
Peri Peri Chicken Burger
Grilled peri peri chicken with tomatoes, lettuce and relish. Add ons. First topping + £2.5 additional toppings +£1.5. Mature Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Goats Cheese, Smashed Avocado, Bacon.
Vegetable Bean Burger (VE)
Bean patty with tomatoes, lettuce and houmous. Add ons. First topping + £2.5 additional toppings +£1.5. Mature Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Goats Cheese, Smashed Avocado, Bacon.
Sunday Desserts
Baked Apple Crumble (V)
Served with warm custard or cream.
Sticky Toffee Pudding (V)
With vanilla ice cream.
Hot Cookie Dough (V)
With vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla Cheesecake (VE / GF)
With fruit compote.
Caramel Panna Cotta (V)
With toasted almond crumble.
Mixed Ice Cream (V / GF)
Strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate.
Mixed Sorbet (VE / GF)
Mango, Raspberry and Lime.
Breakfast
Served daily 10.00am – 11.45am
Full English Breakfast (GF+)
Eggs, bacon, sausages, beans, hash browns, mushroom, cherry tomatoes and toast (Vegetarian option available)
½ English Breakfast (GF+)
Smaller portion of the Full English (Vegetarian option available)
Plain Omelet (GF)
Add any filling for £1.50: Tomato, Ham, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Halloumi, Mixed Peppers, Onion
Eggs Benedict (GF+)
Two poached eggs, English muffin, sliced ham, hollandaise sauce and hash brown
French Toast (GF+)
Egg-brushed fried brioche, served with bacon and maple syrup or honey
Avocado & Poached Egg on Toast (GF+)
Smashed avocado, poached egg, cherry tomatoes, sunflower seeds
Avocado on Toast (V GF+)
Healthy Vegan Platter (Ve GF+)
Mixed fruits, chickpea salsa, crushed avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, vegan yogurt & granola, walnuts, toasted vegan bread.
Croissant
Lightly toasted, served with jam and butter
Breakfast Sandwiches
Choice of Brown, White or Sourdough
Bacon
Sausage
Egg
Bacon & Egg
Sausage & Egg
Breakfast Extras
£2.50 each – Toast, Hash Brown, Bacon, Sausage, Egg, Baked Beans, Halloumi
Chips
Kids Menu
£7.95. We love looking after families. To make sure everyone enjoys our atmosphere we ask for children to be at the same table as parents whether inside or in our garden.
Beef Burger with Chips
Chicken Burger with Chips
Veggie Burger with Chips
Penne Napoli
Sausage, Mash & Baked Beans
Crispy Chicken strips with chips
Fried Haddock and Chips
chips can be swapped for mash or broccoli
Kids Sunday Roast
Sunday’s Only. £8.95. Choice of Either: Roast Chicken, Roast Beef, Roast Pork, Vegan. All served with Roast potatoes, seasonal veg & Yorkshire Pudding & Gravy
Roast Chicken
Roast Beef
Roast Pork
Vegan
Children’s Desserts
1 scope of Ice-cream
Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, salted caramel
3 scoops of ice cream
Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, salted caramel
Breakfast Cocktails
Mimosa
Bloody Mary
Irish Coffee
Espresso Martini
Apéritifs
English Sparkling Brut
Bloody Mary
Sacred Vodka, Tomato Juice, Spices & Celery.
Mojito
Rum, Sugar Syrup, Mint, Lime & Soda.
Margarita
Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Lime & Agave.
Sacred Gin (50ml) & Tonic
Hugo Spritz
Elderflower, Mint, Cucumber, Fizz & Soda.
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Fizz & Soda.
Rum & Watermelon
Vanilla Rum, Watermelon Purée, Fizz & Soda.
Passionfruit Spritz
Passionfruit Liqueur, Passionfruit Purée, Fizz & Soda.
Coffee
Espresso
Macchiato
Latte
Capucchino
Flat White
American
Mocca
Iced Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Teas
£3.60. English Breakfast, Early Grey, Green, Peppermint, Fresh Mint, Lemon & Ginger, Superfruit