A welcoming place for life's occasions
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, bringing family and friends together, planning an intimate wedding reception or arranging a funeral reception, The Woodbine offers a relaxed and welcoming country-pub setting beside Epping Forest.
We can provide everything from simple sandwiches and afternoon teas to homemade buffets, traditional roast dinners and full sit-down meals.
Every gathering is different, so rather than forcing you into a standard package, we'll work with you to create something that suits your occasion, your guests and your budget.
Check AvailabilityThe Space
Our conservatory dining room seats up to 40 guests and can be reserved exclusively for your occasion. The main bar and dining areas can accommodate larger gatherings by arrangement.
Guest Numbers
We regularly host gatherings from 10 to 80 guests. Whether you're planning an intimate lunch for a dozen people or a larger celebration, we'll work with you to make it work.
Exclusive Use
Exclusive use of the conservatory is available lunchtimes and evenings, subject to availability. Full exclusive hire of the pub can be arranged for larger occasions — please call us to discuss.
Funeral Receptions
Funeral Receptions & Wakes
A comfortable place for family and friends to come together
We understand that arranging a funeral reception often needs to be done at a difficult time and sometimes at relatively short notice.
Our aim is to make this part of the day as straightforward as possible for you.
Tell us approximately how many people you're expecting and the kind of gathering you would like, and we'll help you organise the food and arrangements.
We can provide anything from tea, coffee and sandwiches through to a traditional buffet or more substantial homemade food.
- Sandwich platters
- Traditional finger buffets
- Homemade savouries
- Salads and accompaniments
- Hot food
- Tea and coffee
- Cakes and desserts
- Vegetarian and vegan options
We can also tailor the catering around particular family requirements and dietary needs.
Enquire About a Funeral Reception"Rob and team really saved the day for my mum's wake. I had one day's notice for my mum's funeral and was devastated I couldn't give her the send off she deserved at such short notice. How wrong was I. Rob the owner could not have been kinder if he tried — he went above and beyond to make mum's wake outstanding. Amazing food, photos arranged in frames, a playlist of her favourite music. The conservatory was beautiful. If I could give you 100 stars I would."
You don't need to have everything decided.
You don't need to have everything decided. If you're unsure how much food you'll need or what would be most appropriate, simply talk to us. We'll help you put together something suitable for the number of guests you're expecting.
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01992 713050Celebrations
Birthdays & Celebrations
From milestone birthdays and anniversaries to family get-togethers and special occasions, we can help you create a celebration that feels personal rather than packaged.
Depending on your occasion, we can provide:
- Homemade buffets
- Afternoon and cream teas
- Pizzas and informal sharing food
- Traditional roast dinners
- Two or three-course meals
- Bespoke menus
Guests are also welcome to talk to us about cakes, decorations, balloons and entertainment. Whether you're arranging something informal or want to make a real occasion of it, simply tell us what you have in mind.
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Weddings
Wedding Breakfasts & Intimate Weddings
Your day doesn't have to come from a wedding package.
For couples looking for something relaxed and personal, The Woodbine offers a traditional country-pub setting for an intimate wedding breakfast or reception. Our location beside Epping Forest works particularly well for couples who want to celebrate with the people closest to them without the formality and expense of a large hotel wedding.
We can create a menu especially for the day, including:
- Traditional wedding breakfasts
- Roast dinners
- Two or three-course menus
- Buffets
- Afternoon tea
- Informal sharing menus
- Vegetarian and vegan dishes
- Children's meals
Tell us what sort of day you're imagining and we'll be happy to discuss the possibilities with you.
Talk to Us About Your WeddingAfternoon Teas
Afternoon Teas & Family Gatherings
The Woodbine also works beautifully for afternoon celebrations. We can prepare traditional afternoon teas with a selection of sandwiches, homemade cakes, scones with cream and preserves, tea and coffee, with additional options available for special occasions.
Ideal for:
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Baby showers
- Family gatherings
- Clubs and societies
- Celebrations of all kinds
Our Kitchen
Food Made at The Woodbine
Food is at the heart of what we do.
Our kitchen can provide anything from an informal buffet to a complete sit-down meal, with much of our food prepared here at The Woodbine.
- Buffets
- Sandwich platters
- Afternoon teas
- Pizzas
- Sharing food
- Traditional roasts
- Pub favourites
- Two or three-course meals
- Bespoke menus
Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements can be catered for. Guests should simply let us know when making their arrangements.
Your Gathering, Your Way
We don't believe every celebration should come from the same function package. Tell us what you're celebrating, when you'd like to come, roughly how many guests you're expecting, what sort of food you'd like and approximately what you'd like to spend, and we'll help you put together something that works.
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We'd love to hear what you have in mind.
An Award-Winning Independent Country Pub
The Woodbine has been part of the local community for many years and has received recognition from both CAMRA and Tripadvisor. Whether you're visiting us for dinner or trusting us with an important family occasion, you'll be looked after by the same Woodbine team.
See our awards and recognition