The Woodman, Southgate Is Now Open – Opening Marks Heartwood Inns’ 35th Pub

Heartwood Inns is delighted to announce the opening of its 35th pub, The Woodman in Southgate, which has officially opened its doors to the public.

The opening was celebrated with a launch event attended by members of the local community, marking the return of a much-loved pub to the heart of Southgate. Guests were invited to explore the newly refurbished space and join the team in celebrating this significant milestone for Heartwood Inns with an official ribbon cutting, live music and a welcome speech from Heartwood Collection CEO, Richard Ferrier.

The Woodman has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment to breathe new life into the pub while respecting its heritage and character. The transformation combines warm, welcoming interiors with Heartwood’s signature design, creating an inviting space including a brand new extension to the rear for locals and visitors alike to eat, drink and socialise.

Leading the team at The Woodman is General Manager Filip Tlustochowicz alongside Head Chef Ram Rana Magar, who will deliver Heartwood’s seasonally changing, sustainably sourced menu. Guests can expect comforting pub classics made with quality British ingredients, alongside a carefully curated drinks list featuring local cask ales, craft beers, an extensive wine selection and classic cocktails.

To celebrate its opening, The Woodman will host a lively programme of weekly events. Guests can enjoy Steak Night every Wednesday, with a complimentary bottle of wine when ordering any two steaks, live music on Fridays, and weekly quiz and games nights on Tuesdays. Throughout February, the pub will also host Meet the Brewer events on Mondays, giving guests the chance to discover and sample beers from a range of brewing partners.

Families and four-legged friends are also welcome, with ‘Paws in the Pub’ every Saturday in February, a community dog meet offering complimentary tea and coffee for owners and limited-edition Woodman dog bandanas for furry visitors.

Richard Ferrier said:“We’re incredibly proud to be opening our 35th pub with The Woodman in Southgate. This is a fantastic community pub, and we’ve taken great care to restore it as a warm and welcoming place for everyone. With a full calendar of events from steak nights to live music and dog-friendly gatherings, we’re excited to become a true hub for the local area.”

The Woodman is now open and welcoming guests for lunch, dinner and drinks.

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Notes to editors

Heartwood Collection is the Group that operates 35 Heartwood Inns pubs and 13 Brasserie Blanc restaurants across the UK. Heartwood Collection’s current site portfolio is as follows:

Inns

The Barley Mow – Englefield Green, Surrey

The Black Horse – Thame, Oxfordshire

The Black Horse – Reigate, Surrey

The Black Swan - Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire

The Boot – Histon, Cambridgeshire

The Britannia – Parkstone, Dorset

The British Queen – Locksbottom, Kent

The Cricketers – Cobham, Surrey

The Coat & Bear - Newbury, Berkshire

The George & Dragon - Marlow, BuckinghamshireThe Hare – Old Redding, Harrow Weald, Middlesex

The Highwayman – Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

The Jobber’s Rest – Upminster, Essex

The Jolly Farmer – Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire

The King’s Arms – Prestbury, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

The King’s Head – Teddington, Middlesex

The March Hare – Guildford, Surrey

The Oaks – Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset

The Old Crown – Great Bookham, Surrey

The Plough & Harrow - Long Ditton, Surrey

The Prince of Wales - East Barnet, London 

The Queen’s Head – Weybridge, Surrey

The Quill & Scholar - Lichfield, Staffordshire 

The Ragged Robin - Godalming, Surrey

The Red Deer – Horsham, West Sussex

The Red Lion - Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire 

The Rising Sun - Reading, Berkshire

The Ropemaker - Emsworth, Hampshire

The Royal Forest - Epping Forest, Greater London

The Sun Inn – Chobham, Surrey

The White Bear – Ruislip, Middlesex

The White Hart - Lewes, East Sussex

The White Hart - Lymington, Hampshire

The White Horse - Dorking, Surrey 

The Woodman - Southgate, London

Upcoming openings

The Potter’s Heron - Chandlers Ford, Hampshire. Opening Spring 2026

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London – Southbank

London – Threadneedle Street

Beaconsfield

Bournemouth

Cheltenham

Chichester

Hale Barns

Leeds

Milton Keynes

Oxford

Portsmouth

Winchester

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