The Woodmans Arms, Whickham

The Woodmans Arms – Award-winning gastropub & inn in Whickham, Newcastle

A multi-award-winning, family-owned gastropub billed as a genuine destination venue worth travelling for, home to the Best Pub Pie in Britain after winning at the British Pie Awards 2025. Alongside legendary Sunday lunches and homemade desserts, it also operates as a 5-star inn with rooms for an overnight stay, and offers exclusive-use country pub weddings.

The draw: that award-winning pie, weekly deals like Steak & Sip Wednesdays (2 courses and a glass of wine from £25) and Pizza Thursdays (log-fire pizza and a drink for £15), plus the option to stay over in one of the suites.

Hours: Kitchen open Mon-Thu 12-8pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-8:30pm, Sun 11:30am-6:30pm

Vibe check: a proper destination gastropub rather than a quick local, great for a special meal, a stay, or an event, and worth booking ahead given the reputation.