Heartwood Collection, the award-winning group, has acquired The Woodman, Palmers Green from Marstons.
The acquisition will see the pub undergo an extensive multi-million pound refurbishment to create 150 internal covers with a further 60 external covers.
Originally two adjoining cottages built in 1727, the pub first started serving guests under the watchful eye of retired police officer Henry Wale in 1868. The historic pub is well-known locally and is reputed to have one of the smallest bars in England. Heartwood’s refurbishment will preserve the listed building’s quaint features whilst infusing it with Heartwood’s signature cosy, quirky style where guests will be able to enjoy their seasonally changing, ethically sourced menus.
The acquisition of The Woodman, expected to open Summer 2025, joins Heartwood’s acquisitions of The Royal Forest, Epping Forest and The Prince of Wales, East Barnet in North East London and continues Heartwood’s ambitious plan to grow to over 60 sites with a turnover of £133 million by 2027 and joins four sites already confirmed by Heartwood to open in 2025.
Richard Ferrier, CEO of Heartwood Collection, said: “We’re delighted to have been able to acquire this charming pub which has clearly been central to and much loved by the local community for so long. We have been looking at The Woodman for a number of years and feel it will make an outstanding Heartwood Inn.”
