Soak up our friendly service and homely charm at The Woodlands, nestled alongside Haresfinch Park, Saint Helens . We’re the perfect place to sit back, relax, and enjoy our tasty bites with your favourite drink in hand.
Explore our warm, family-friendly atmosphere in our bistro dining spaces, where comfort meets style, or unwind beneath our stunning blossom tree feature—a beautiful centrepiece that adds a touch of magic to your visit. Families are always welcome, and the kids play area ensures little ones are entertained while you enjoy your time with us. With a select menu packed with our classic dishes we can't wait to have you coming back time and time again!
Explore offerings from The Woodlands on 81 Woodlands Road in St Helens, with popular to start, sharers & sides, pub classics, and pizza available at this location.
Main Menu
56 items
To Start
Crispy king prawns
Crispy king prawns, marinated in a blend of South Asian spices, with tandoori mayo
Southern-fried chicken tenders
Southern-fried chicken tenders, with Southern-style gravy
Breaded mushrooms
Breaded mushrooms, with garlic mayo
Mozzarella sticks
Mozzarella sticks, with sweet chilli dip
Salt & chilli chicken wings
Salt & chilli chicken wings, in a BBQ sauce
Tater tots
Tater tots, coated in salt & chilli seasoning
Onion bhajis
Onion bhajis, with mango chutney
Chilli cheese bites
Chilli cheese bites, with sweet chilli dip
Cheesy garlic bread
Cheesy garlic bread, oven-baked garlic ciabatta topped with cheese
Sharers & Sides
Cheesy chilli nachos
Tortilla chips topped with beef chilli, cheesy nacho sauce and jalapenos
Southern-fried chicken loaded chips
Southern-fried chicken,with cheesy nacho sauce and sweet chilli sauce
Breaded mozzarella, loaded chips
Breaded mozzarella,with cheesy nacho sauce and sweet chilli sauce
Impossible chicken, loaded chips
Impossible chicken,with gravy and sweet chilli sauce
Pub Classics
Beer-battered fish & chips
Beer-battered fish & chips, with your choice of garden or mushy peas
Chilli con carne
Chilli con carne, with long-grain rice, tortilla chips and jalapenos
Steak & ale pie
Steak & ale pie, slow-cooked beef & ale in shortcrust pastry, with your choice of mash or chips, garden peas and gravy
Mushroom bourguignon pie
Mushroom bourguignon pie, with chips, garden peas and gravy
Chicken gyros
Chicken gyros, shredded seasoned chicken, fresh salad, garlic mayo on a Turkish-style flatbread, served with chips
Sausage & mash
Sausage & mash, with garden peas and gravy (vegetarian option available)
Classic burger
Classic burger, two 3oz beef patties with burger sauce. Served in a toasted brioche-style bun with chips
Southern-fried chicken burger
Southern-fried chicken burger, hand-coated Southern-fried chicken with garlic mayo. Served in a toasted brioche-style bun with chips
Mac & cheese
Mac & cheese, a classic creamy mac & cheese
Vegetable lasagne
Vegetable lasagne, mediterranean vegetables in a rich tomato sauce topped with cheese, with a dressed salad
Beef lasagne
Beef lasagne, slow-cooked beef mince in a red wine & tomato sauce, topped with Cheddar and pesto, with a dressed salad
Caesar salad
Caesar salad, with chicken, bacon, free-range boiled egg and croutons
Classic cottage pie
Classic cottage pie, slow-cooked beef mince topped with mash, served with garden peas and gravy
Wholetail breaded scampi
Wholetail breaded scampi, with chips and your choice of garden or mushy peas
Crispy chicken schnitzel,
Crispy chicken schnitzel, breaded chicken topped with garlic butter, with chips and garden peas
Chicken feast
Chicken feast, Southern-fried chicken tenders, BBQ chicken wings and Hunters chicken, with chips, crispy onion rings, Southern-style gravy and beans
Chicken tikka masala
Chicken tikka masala, with long-grain rice and naan
All day breakfast
All day breakfast, two pork sausages, two bacon rashers, two free-range fried eggs, grilled tomato, mushrooms, chips and baked beans
Hand-made sticky toffee pudding, from award-winning Cartmel, with your choice of custard or vanilla ice cream
Rum & raisin sponge cake
Rum & raisin sponge cake, with rum-infused frosting and vanilla ice cream (vegan option available)
Apple crumble tart
Apple crumble tart, with your choice of custard or vanilla ice cream (vegan option available)
Salted caramel chocolate brownie
Salted caramel chocolate brownie, with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate cookie dough
Chocolate cookie dough, warm and gooey cookie dough with a Lotus Biscoff centre, salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Jammie dodger cheesecake
Jammie dodger cheesecake, raspberry & cherry cheesecake topped with almonds, with a boozy raspberry shot on the side (contains alcohol)
Pizza
Ultimate cheese pizza
Ultimate cheese pizza, the cheesy one. Topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, red Cheddar, white Cheddar & Emmental cheeses and herbs
Fully loaded pepperoni
Fully loaded pepperoni, the house favourite. Topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, smoked pepperoni slices, pepperoni chunks and herbs
Spicy meat feast
Spicy meat feast, the spicy one. Topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, smoked pepperoni, smoked ham, spicy beef, Roquito® peppers, hot honey, chilli and black pepper
BBQ chicken
BBQ chicken, the smoky one. Topped with BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese, Cajun chicken, chargrilled red & yellow peppers, red onions and BBQ style drizzle
Reviews
4.3
349 reviews
5 stars
215
4 stars
61
3 stars
39
2 stars
15
1 star
19
JB
Joe Billington
3 days ago
5.0
Visited recently after the renovation and was really impressed with how the pub has been transformed. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the place looks fantastic, and it still manages to keep that friendly local feel. The food and drinks were great value and the service was excellent throughout.
A special mention has to go to Cerys, who was friendly, attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. She was professional, approachable and helped make the visit even more enjoyable. It’s clear the team takes pride in what they’re doing, and the refurbishment has given the pub a real new lease of life.
We’ll definitely be back and would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a great pub with excellent service.
AH
Anthony Hamilton
3 days ago
5.0
Had a family dinner the staff could not do enough for you, all 5he food came quickly the staff checked everything was to our liking, tasty great menu. Highly recommended cant wait to come back for kareoke another time! 👍❤️👌
NS
Nicola Slater
4 days ago
2.0
Booked a table for two and was placed on low chairs for the table. Music very loud and football on TV. Food was tasty. Overcharged for deserts but no one took ownership. Deserts served separately and had to request refund despite staff saying it would be sorted. Bar staff all very young and seemed to be more interested in partying than actually serving. Would like to return but service disappointing
D1
Dbzonic #1
5 days ago
3.0
Ordered a gammon eggs chips and peas with a double vodka and orange.
£20+.
Drink was ok
Food was abysmal, gammon was delicious, but only got one egg, a small handful of chips and maybe a ladle full of peas.
Took nearly 30 minutes to get my food, I understand that there's a fair amount of people in the pub but that's quite some time to wait to be fed.
Not worth £20 maybe £15, but no more then that tbh
JH
Janet Healey
Jun 12, 2026
5.0
I was so pleased to visit the Woodlands Hotel and find the food absolutely delicious. You expect a better quality food when you pay a little more which isn’t always the case. The Woodlands offer that including excellent service from Elle who organised our table and first drinks were on the table promptly. Ruby’s attention to detail was wonderful both very young ladies who could not do enough to welcome us. Thank you to the chef Carina who ensured our meal arrived hot and very fresh. Wonderful experience
Yes, The Woodlands accepts reservations for your convenience.
What are the kitchen hours at The Woodlands?
The kitchen at The Woodlands is open daily from 12:00 to 20:00.
When is The Woodlands open?
The Woodlands is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 12:00 to 23:00, and on Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to midnight.
What type of meals does The Woodlands serve?
The Woodlands serves lunch and dinner daily.
Where is The Woodlands located?
The Woodlands is located at 81 Woodlands Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9AQ, United Kingdom.
What kind of atmosphere can I expect at The Woodlands?
You can enjoy a friendly service and homely charm with a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, including a kids play area and a beautiful blossom tree feature.
Can I view The Woodlands menu online?
Yes, the menu is available online at https://www.woodlandspub.com/food.
Which nearby park is adjacent to The Woodlands, ideal for a stroll before or after your visit?
Haresfinch Park lies alongside The Woodlands, perfect for a relaxing walk before or after your meal.
What local convenience stores are near The Woodlands for quick shopping needs?
Nearby convenience stores include Spar, Haresfinch Service Station, and Texaco, all easily accessible from The Woodlands.
Are there any family services close to The Woodlands for childcare?
Yes, Derwent Road Playgroup, Little Ladybirds Childminding, and Tracey's Cheeky Chimps Childminding offer nearby childcare and preschool services suitable for families visiting the area.
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