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Feast at The Travellers Friend, Woodford Green, Essex

Feast at The Travellers Friend

4.3
4.3
128 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
496-498 High Rd, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 0PN

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
Serving the local community since 1840, The Travellers Friend, known by locals as The Spivs, has been central to Woodford Green for almost 200 years.

Steeped in tradition with a modern twist, our pub is a place where locals and visitors alike come to enjoy great food, fine ales, beers and wine, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you’re here for a cozy pint or a hearty meal, you’ll find a true taste of Woodford Green’s heritage at The Travellers Friend. We take pride in serving a menu that blends traditional pub classics with modern flavors. Our hearty dishes are crafted from fresh ingredients, ensuring every bite is packed with quality and taste.

Indulge in our pub classics like hand-battered fish and chips, steak & ale pie, grill specials and our signature burgers, and for those looking to share or sample, our small plates offer a variety of tempting options.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub, Contemporary British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Woodford
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 128 people are saying

Feast at The Travellers Friend reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

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128 Reviews
  1. TracieS

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 2, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service and great food. We went for Sunday lunch and everything was amazing, especially the cauliflower cheese, so we ordered a second one!

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  2. RayM

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 1, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very nice meal. Place was crowded and noisy but that was to be expected this time of year. Service was wonderful and food was lovely

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  3. KerryM

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on November 25, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this little place - Best roast dinner in Woodford. It is bright and spacious and the food is delicious. The cauliflour cheese is naughty, but very nice. Thank you team.

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  4. MichaelS

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 18, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant staff are very good,the only moan was they need to work on there roast potatoes

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  5. KeithP

    London23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 7, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Not our first trip to the revamped Travellers Friend. It was an un-busy Wednesday lunchtime and only two other tables were occupied. The lunch menu is a stripped down gastro-pub affair but everything on it is a winner in my book. Despite the lack of customers the service was a bit hit and miss but thoroughly polite and charming nonetheless. The food is first-rate, especially the fish on offer when we visited. A big lunch for 3 of us cost £60 plus the tip, which is good value considering the quality of the food and the comfort of the smart dining room.

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  6. KimD

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on November 4, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The only reason I would not recommend to a Friend because of the Service the staff they have are lovely but there are not enough staff to cater for the clients we wait along time for drinks etc, they would ask if we needed anything and when we said we wanted extra things like fork glass salt & pepper etc we had to keep asking other wise the food was nice and the atmosphere was friendly

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  7. Sarah

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on November 4, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Sunday roast was great although service was a little slow, felt like they needed one more member of staff

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  8. nataliem

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 2, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A great decent local with decent food and wine and good service - what more could you ask for on your doorstep

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  9. hansp

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 2, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant with great service and lovely food.

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  10. Essexlala

    London15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first time we had eaten at The Travellers Friend having only popped in for a drink previously and we were all so impressed. Warm, friendly service and a great uptempo atmosphere. Big portions of excellent roast dinners with delicious side dishes including red cabbage, cauliflower cheese and freshly steamed green veg. Only marked down slightly for the roast potatoes which were not quite as crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside as I like them, but all in all a big hit. Thank you!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Feast at The Travellers Friend

496-498 High Rd, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 0PN

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Woodford
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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