A square-fronted wooden beamed frontage gives way to an interior that is pleasingly dark. The trend for light and stripped wood has yet to reach this far.

The big barrel above the door gives you a clear idea that this is indeed an alehouse. Inside, the pub has its supporters, but the atmosphere is harder to pin down. The pub does comes alive though for sport on the big screen.

Local
Woodies is much more a 'local' rather than a purely student pub like the Original Oak, perhaps another reason why the ambience is not perhaps quite as lively as in other hostelries closer to the heart of the student community.

There is not the same rush and push as there are in other watering holes further into Headingley proper, which is a plus or minus point depending on your mood and your intentions for the evening.

Plus point
One definite plus point is the range of beers and the friendliness of the staff at Woodies, both of which are certainly more than adequate.

In summary, Woodies is, perhaps, an acquired taste in some ways. But if you want a bit of an escape which is not too far from the crowd, Woodies is for you.

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