Royal Oak in Havant

The Atmosphere of this place was so great, Brian the Bartender was a absolute legend both funny and kind. Drinks were nice and the food was amazing. We are definitely coming back!!!!

Awful service booked a table for 5.30pm ordered our food and didn't get it until 7:15pm and when it came out the fish was overcooked and cold and the mushy peas were cold. Went to the toilets and they were filthy and tampax on the floor. Will never set foot in there again.

Impossible to rate. Ignored by staff. Queue jumpers. Couldn’t order anything. Waste of time so went elsewhere

Took a drive down to here on a whim and absolutely fell for this amazing pub! There was a long wait on food however this was well communicated so ordered and waited well worth it. Two team members on were excellent supplied great service and smiled all evening! Really enjoyable and excellent value for money!

We already read in the reviews that the nachos were very good, that's true. Otherwise a disappointing experience. The fact that you have to wait an hour for your food is another factor (it was already indicated at the bar). But then don't ask if you want anything else to eat/drink. In the end I paid for it myself without being asked if everything was to my liking. Too bad, it could have been so much better with a little effort. Food was good but not really special. So they won't see us again anytime soon.

An Olde English Inn. If you read about the history of this pub & bay it all makes sense when you visit. We stopped for a drink & enjoyed the original features and views out onto the bay. There is an extensive beer garden to the rear and is a great place to sit. We didn’t try any of the food on this occasion so I can’t comment on their dishes. Because of its location parking is very limited & I guest that many may use the car park at the neighbouring Ship Inn.

Staff were wonderful. Food was awful 3 of the dishes had been microwaved & my steak was overcooked and I don’t think any of the food had been cooked by a Chef. It was a Monday night to celebrate my birthday with friends so I chose to say nothing & wasn’t going to do a review, but the photos of food posted on Facebook bares no resemblance to the food we received that night or other people I have spoken to. Not sure why we got worst food

Walked from Emsworth to the Royal Oak for a nice cask ale in a beautiful old pub with a log fire going.

We ordered from the lunch menu as a group of 6. Unfortunately only 5 out of 6 meals arrived. The quality was adequate. We had all finished our meals by the time the 6th one eventually arrived. The service was extremely slow and on a couple of occasions we had ask twice for extra drinks, condiments etc. Our experience and the associated quality did not live up to our expectations.

Great service, friendly pub and hidden gem

Nice location,very dog friendly,but the food.............we both had fish,chips and mushy peas...chips ok,but a tablespoonful of green liquid with the odd lump in it,and the fish..small,tons of batter,and cooked to the consistency of a soggy biscuit,dry,glutinous inside...the worst fish and chips either of us have ever had in our lives.Had it not been getting late we would have dumped it and eaten elsewhere...give the food a miss its awful.And serious long wait to get it.So nearly £30 for 2 and total rubbish...and I am a local,what visitors must think I cant imagine.

2 adults 2 teens.... good food choices. Great food. Polite, and friendly staff. Visited Monday early evening. Will defo return.

We took some guests on 9 April 2025. The service was non existent. The beef and ale pies were over baked to make it inedible. The chips had been overcooked. We would not recommend this establishment at all which is a shame (as we had good experience on a previous occasion. This pub should not serve food as clearly their catering staff is very poor quality.

Food was delicious. The upmost service by Denny and Ionica. Nothing was too much trouble for them both. Highly recommend this pub for the service

Overall we enjoyed our visits although I wasn't sure about the kitchen as our food that mediocre took around 40 mins and 1 think £3 for 2 carrots for the dogs was a little ott

Airways takes forever to get served. Staff are not friendly and quite miserable midday of the time

I recently kayaked to The Royal Oak with my son for lunch. We were unable to paddle back to Emsworth due to very windy weather. Mike at the pub was an absolute star and allowed us to park our kayaks in a secure area in the pub garden for me to collect later. We had a very tasty lunch and drink. Thanks again Mike👍

What an absolutely lovely pub. Friendly, great food, very dog friendly, roaring fire. Beautiful views. Gorgeous.

Lovely venue and friendly staff but didn't get the chance to try the menu. Had to cancel order as dogs off lead in garden aggitated my dog who we had to take back to the car and leave. No sign to remind patrons that only dogs on leads welcome. It's a shame as we are unlikely to risk a repeat of this unfortunate experience

We had our dog Haylo with us and received a fantastic welcome and Haylo even got some dog treats. Beautiful pub in a beautiful location. Food was good and service attentive. Highly recommend.

Pretty much my favourite pub. Can't recommend it highly enough 🙂

Friendly staff, wonderful views and very reasonably priced meals

The Best Nachos Ever – A Must-Try at The Royal Oak! If you’re a nacho lover, do yourself a favor and head to The Royal Oak—because these are hands down the best nachos I’ve ever had! From the first bite, I knew these weren’t just any nachos. The tortilla chips were perfectly crisp, layered generously (no dry chips here!) with rich, gooey melted cheese. The toppings were spot on—fresh, tangy salsa, smooth sour cream, and just the right kick from jalapeños. Every bite was a perfect balance of crunch, spice, and cheesy goodness. The portion was generous, ideal for sharing (though you might not want to!). Paired with a great drink and the cozy atmosphere of The Royal Oak, it made for an unforgettable treat. If you’re in the area and craving top-tier nachos, you need to try these. Trust me, you won’t regret it

We love this place, great food and lovely staff

Fish goujuon lunch meal was delicious, lovely chunky strips of fish. Slight error with our order but was swiftly and professionally corrected. I am looking forward to returning soon.

Nice location, although parking is extremely limited. Staff were pleasant and helpful. The food, though, was not good. Chips tasted as though they were cooked several times. The fish overcooked, the chicken overcooked, the halumi fries overcooked, and the kids' pizzas were atrocious - hard with little to no toppings on them. Of course, we are British, so we rarely complain for fear of having food returned with spit on it. We just don't return!

7 of us booked for lunch today. The customer service was excellent. We were kept informed throughout our visit because were delays due to the volume of unexpected diners. Our food was served swiftly once it was ready. It was very tasty, hot and of good quality. The value for money and choice was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Thank you

Absolutely lovely old pub really friendly staff and Absolutely love dogs 🐕

Booked a table for four for Sunday lunch. It took 1:45 for the food to arrive. The staff was unapologetic and lying about the time the food would take to come. 6’ was 60’, 2’ was 20’ in real time… The food was not edible. £100 wasted and the whole experience spoilt our day and waisted our time.

We arrived as a family of five. Including a toddler, we booked table for 4pm. When arrived no table ready for us so lift at the bar for 30 minutes! Then sat at table and wasn't given kiss menus, I asked they never arrived. I had to ask bar again. Was 5.30 before our food arrived, 1 half hours after arrival. Our toddler upset and we all felt stressed. Such a shame as food was nice but not great service. No one came to clear plates or offer puddings etc. We left and made our way to the bar to pay. Asked manager for a discount due to wait times and were told no.

Fantastic find! We were out hiking from WARNER'S so still full from breakfast and knowing we were returning to a filing dinner we only wanted a drink and snack. The coffee and cake was perfect for me and hubby had cheesy garlic bread. All good. So not high spending customers 😊! However, the welcome and hospitality couldn't have been better. Nice chat, showed us the paintings of this picturesque pub and pointed out where you can find seals nearby. Thus man deserves the best future career in hospitality. He made our day. Thank you.

We waited nearly an hour for our starter then another 1/2 an hour for main course food was mediocre chips were hard absolutely disgusting will not visit again. When we told the man at the bar there was no apology he just said there's the manager tell her,no training of bar staff I'm sure

Popped into the Royal Oak as part of a long walk along the coast with family and dogs. We were made to feel very welcome and the dogs were made to feel even more welcome with treats. Joined in with the popular meat raffle which made the whole visit very enjoyable. Great traditional seaside pub with a warm welcome 🤗

This is a great little pub with good food and excellent prices! £5.99 for an Aperol Spritz. You are right on the waterfront overlooking Hayling Island so it's a beautiful view. Park near the bridge and walk the last 100m to the Royal Oak along the shore.

Friendly staff, and the pub is in the most lovely waterfront location. Sat outside front and watched the world go by. Bliss

Warm welcome, good service of tasty traditional, reasonably priced food

First time visit. Very pleased. Lovely food nice atmosphere. And the two young men who looked after us were excellent. Very attentive and helpful. Would highly recommend. Will definitely be returning soon . Thanyou

I love the oak! I first turned up there a year ago, with my mtb. The first pub I’d walked into alone. (50yr old female at the time). The door hadn’t even had the opportunity to close and I was welcomed and my mind put at ease. I had Christmas 2024 dinner here and it was lovely. I visit here 1 or twice a week with my bike. My coffee is normally being poured ready for me. The locals have welcomed me and I must admit my favourite staff are Pete and Mike. What a fantastic place! They also are dog friendly and have a doggy food menu !! As well as a bike rack for locking bikes up around the side of the building. So, if you’re looking for less of commercially busy pub, to take the dogs for a walk and have good food, drink or even a coffee. Please check out the oak. You won’t be disappointed!

For a quarter of a century, I have patronised this establishment, watching it evolve—though, regrettably, not for the better. Once a convivial haven, it has now morphed into an insular enclave, where the management’s disdain for certain demographics, particularly those of a more youthful disposition, is both palpable and perplexing. Their draconian policies, cloaked in the veneer of health and safety, betray an undercurrent of outright hostility rather than mere curation of ambiance. The olfactory affront that now pervades the premises is equally disconcerting—an enigmatic mélange of stale neglect and something more ineffable, an acrid undertone that renders both libation and repast less than palatable. The atmosphere, once redolent of bonhomie, is now thick with an almost performative aloofness, as if each interaction with staff is an exercise in begrudging tolerance. What was once an institution of warmth and revelry has transmuted into something entirely different—a space devoid of its erstwhile charm, marred by an ethos that prioritises exclusion over hospitality. With a heavy heart, I shall take my custom elsewhere, lamenting the slow, deliberate erosion of what once was.

Went for a meal last night for Valentine’s Day. Food was fantastic. Service was very quick (even though they were packed) , and staff all lovely. Cannot fault. We had the Camembert sharer for starter which was amazing, main course each, pudding each and a few drinks, £67!!! Can’t get better than that. Highly recommend, will be going back. Been there for years and years and previous management have never been able to get it right. It’s very polished now. Fantastic to see what should be a gold mine doing its thing. Well done to all. 5*

Lamb shank "Boom" absolutely spot on!

Very nice pub and super food, and what a view ! Staff were super friendly We will be retuning

Visited this charming public house yesterday with two friends. Excellent service from barman and waiter and the food was delicious. Will return with my husband as he loves a good pie.

I've dined at this restaurant on several occasions and wanted to share my positive experiences. The service has consistently been fast, and my steak has always been cooked to perfection. The convenient location is also a major plus.

It was my birthday the day o went to this venue and it was so lovely Mike had set the table with a birthday banner and message on a board with lovely glasses in case we had Prosecco . The service and food was lovely and will definitely return …

Fantastic pub and so glad to see they do a wide range of no alcoholic drinks if only more pubs did this they may get more business i would definitely recommend

Got here and wasnt served until I went up to the till asking about our booking. Seated and drinks came quick. Waited around 45 mins for starters to be cold and double fried because clearly they left it on the side to get cold and refried it. Poor portions. The main came ages later (lost count) wasn’t hungry anymore and I mean please look at the pictures, for £25 few chips and some mushrooms we didn’t accept that… just paid for the starter and drinks. servers were friendly and very apologetic, such a nice location just a shame the food was such a disappointment. To top it off on a personal note we cycled all the way from southsea for a nice meal so went all the way back to eat there instead.

A real gem. Lovely tasty food and a big selection of alcohol free drinks including gins and beers & mocktails. Which is great to see because not everyone drinks alcohol. Had a lovely evening and the service was fantastic, friendly helpful staff. Will be returning.

Big table of 16 of us, kids, adults and dog on a busy saturday night. Superb service, went above and beyond. Checked every little detail to make sure everything was correct. Food was delicious, can personally highly recommend the lasagna. Other highly recommend meals were the mac and cheese, katsu chicken, lamb shank, duck from specials. Dog friendly, kid friendly. Lovely view of the water, great find. Cannot wait to return!

I was in the mood for a nice cup of tea and I chose to go to Royal Oak Pub in Langstone. Pub’s location and view is breathtaking. Stuff was friendly and helpful and I’d like to say thank you to Ionica who served us and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend and go there again!

Amazing setting, but food very average on our visit. Also very cold inside when we would have loved warm and welcoming on our winter visit.

Came for dinner as I couldn't be bothered to cook. I have eaten here on a few occasions but this evening the food was fantastic. Thank you Jack and Tyler, burger was fantastic, perfectly cooked!

Great service from the restaurant manager. Nice food and drinks. Fantastic location by the ocean

Lovely friendly place and really good food Really nice staff, food comes quick and hot with MASSIVE portions!! Recommend 👍

Beautiful pub by the sea, great food and friendly service. Definitely coming back

Excellent meal Went for lunch the Sunday roast with real roast potatoes was amazing as was the fish and chips compliments to the chef also our waiter Matt was very thorough and helpful and even offered the dog some treats will definitely be returning

We had a fantastic time at this pub with its stunning sea view! The front house staff were incredibly friendly, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The drinks were refreshing, and the food was absolutely delicious—perfect for a relaxing stop during our travels. Highly recommend!

Was phoned in the morning to warn us that the head chef was sick but no problem with food or any delay. Lovely table overlooking the water

Food was awful, lasagne we ordered was still cold in the middle, so microwaved, then under the grill, dangerous to serve food this way, fries were cold, chicken katsu ok ish, burger half left, not great, salad wilted, either old or under heat lamp too long, we got the lasagnes removed from the bill, waitress very friendly but embarrassed it’s obvious that it’s the norm, will be writing to GK, as this pub, will probably put some one in hospital with food poisoning.

A lovely seaside pub with great food, excellent drinks, and friendly, polite staff—perfect for a relaxing visit.

Service a little slow, but staff very friendly, and food good.

Awesome pub! Great vibes, friendly service, and top-notch drinks. A must-visit spot!

We visited on Christmas day and the atmosphere was good and all staff were very friendly. Service was offered by very nice individuals but seemed quite haphazard. I think we had 4 different waitresses throughout our meal. The food was pretty poor. Vegetables were badly cooked and completely bland almost as if seasoning had been completely forgotten. All in all we were pretty disappointed with our meal considering the price. Staff were very friendly and helpful but it seemed a little bit disorganised

Appallingly food service. Front of house staff were ok but kitchen apparently only had 1 chef on. 2 hour wait for food, not indicated at time of order though. First course was cold. Drinks to table was also very slow. Again, told only 1 member of staff serving.

Just had an evening meal at The Royal Oak Hayling island. Firstly we ordered the roast ( there was 4 adults and 3 children) only to be told a while later that the roast was now finished. We ordered 6 other meals and 3 starters, the starters came about 45mins later, while we waited 1 hour and 30 mins for the main meals, we were there for 6.45pm and the meals came after 8.20pm, the double steak at (almost £30) was over cooked, the scampi was over cooked and very watery, peas cold, out of 6 meals there was one just passable and one ok, I had eaten in this pub previously, so took my daughter and her family there while visiting us, to say we were disappointed, would be an understatement. My advise would be to stay clear of this place.

We came for a roast dinner and it was the best roast we’d all had! Service was excellent and food amazing. Very reasonably priced and a great atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back!

Food was delicious. I would come again. Recommend come with relaxed schedule though.

Very nice view to the bay, magical old house pub. The beer was good, only the basic beers were available. Very cosy and romantic please for a couple after the bay walk.

Very slow service.Food average.Nice location on waters edge.

Beautiful pub! In a gorgeous location. We were a table of 9 for our friends birthday. The gentleman was lovely and very efficient! Despite having issues with the oven and the roasts not being available. Which was slightly disappointing. He was very apologetic and professional. Very lovely towards our dogs and 2 children. I didn't catch his name but he deserves recognition! I think he was management.

Atmosphere was lovely, staff very friendly and helpful and the food was excellent. Good range of beers and well kept. We have been visiting this pub for nearly 40 years and it's still special. Parking is the only issue especially at high tide but still worth the visit

Excellent food, beautiful location and the devilishly handsome waiter was very welcoming. We will definitely be going back, would highly recommend 10/10 I suggest trying the pies! You will not be disappointed

Well special birthday today, so where else to celebrate but my favourite pub. Oh dear was I wrong. Roast beef, tough, spuds cool, cauliflower cheese cold, overall cold. My 74th birthday will be celebrated elsewhere next year. Great expectations, Great disappointment Booked by my partner Wendy Landlord Contacts me for a chat, gave my number but he didn't bother. Update Royal Oak did get back and asked us to return for a meal and drinks we did and all was great. My faith in the Royal Oak has been restored.

Good service, good ambiance and good value. Great location. Book a table to avoid disappointment, especially, for Sunday roast !

Had a great Sunday roast beef lunch here today, delicious !!!

Really nice pub,cosy and made feel welcome by the staff.This was our first visit. Great food reasonably priced,definitely value for money and will be coming back again. Definitely and highly recommended. ***Update*** Revisited today 10th November 2024. Exceptional service from all staff, we ordered fish chips and mushy peas,together with a hunters chicken and a j2o and pint of thatchers haze On receiving the food and drink which came in a timely fashion the quality was awesome and definitely excellent value. We have decided that this pub is top of our list for a goto pub as we live in Havant and have nearby pubs,such as Parchment Makers, Old House at home and the bear within walking distance,but none of those have the ambience and value that the Royal Oak has. If you have a blue light card then it's accepted here. Photos of our lunch pictured below

We had a lovely experience at The Royal Oak, with great food, stunning sea views and nice atmosphere. Our waiter, Tyler, was incredibly friendly and attentive, and made the experience really enjoyable-thank you so much!

Made a booking early in the morning, 1 hour before the booking the royal oak called to say they now have a larger booking so won't be able to sit us.. absolutely useless. What the point of allowing online booking if you can't sit people. We booked this to use a voucher they gave us for the last time we were there and had to leave because we waited OVER an hour to be told our order hadn't made it from the app to the kitchen. Food would then be another 30 minutes after we told them about the order which they then found but by this point we had to leave. Both times they have blamed green king rather than taking responsibility. Green kings fault for the app not notifying their kitchen, now green kings fault for allowing a booking.

We visited for a little lunch before shopping and we're really impressed with the new "lunch club" menu they have introduced! A ciabatta or wrap, fries and a drink (including wine or beer) for just £9.49! Great value for a steak wrap, fries and glass of red wine!! Other choices are available too. The customer service was excellent. Welcoming, friendly and cheerful on a grey November afternoon. We'll be back very soon. Thank you

We had a fantastic meal at the Royal Oak yesterday, we were told there might be a little wait due to only one chef being on in the kitchen, but we hardly had to wait at all and the steaks we ordered we cooked to perfection, I am very funny when it comes to having my steak cooked correctly but it was the nicest I have had in ages, considering there was a large group of us we were all very happy with our food. We did want to thank the chef personally after but did not get the opportunity to do it sadly but we will be recommending the Royal Oak and the food to everyone (a especially the Steak)

Had a lovely night out with the family to watch the fireworks. Sat in the back beer garden in anticipation! Had fabulous service all night from Toby, nothing was too much trouble. Great Guiness, and an even better burger. Thanks Toby 👍🍺👊

Chose to meet up with another couple for Sunday lunch, (27/10/24), in this pub. What an amazing roast meal, plentiful, tasty and well presented. The staff were very attentive and ensured all was to our liking, I would recommend a visit to this, off the beaten track, public house.

We popped into the Royal Oak for a lunch on Monday. We were very pleased with the service and the friendly welcome in the pub. The (week day?) lunchtime option of ciabatta + a side + a glass of wine for under £10 really hit the spot. We will definitely be returning. Great that the pub is really dog friendly too.

Ps I have changed my review to 5* as the General manager of the business email me and call me trying to found out what happens Thank you Burger and pint £12 Burger like a rock Chips good, squid good as usual Table and menus dirty, I did ask the barmaid to clean the table when I order at the bar, she didn’t bother I been to your place many times I reviewed your business cos you asked

Lovely pub Loved the view from the windows

Our first visit and we really enjoyed ourselves the co manager was a lovely man , loved our dogs ! food was great, proper pub food... great on a rainy day! will deffo be back .if you have dogs this is the place to go ! a lovely walk around AONB after to walk our lunch off

they let my dog in Update had a few pints with a mate and we took the dog with us.

Great food and drinks, but the service was a bit slow.

A lovely little pub by the sea.Nice menu.

What a rare treat for a Sunday's bike ride! Went for a couple of pints ended up having a wonderful adhoc Roast Beef n Turkey duo, great value plus extras. A big chuck up to the staff who successfully ...

Really nice people and service thanks.

What a rare treat for a Sunday's bike ride! Went for a couple of pints ended up having a wonderful adhoc Roast Beef n Turkey duo, great value plus extras. A big chuck up to the staff who successfully got through top notch Sunday dinner service. Plus a great bit of banter. Highly recommended!

Lovely location and quaint pub right on the water. I think we were unlucky arriving after the staff had been working hard all day. Tables a bit scruffy and service unenthusiastic. Customers seemed happy though.

Great view over Langstone harbour at sunset. Burger was disappointing.

Lovely pub with an amazing sea view. The food was very nice and very well priced for the location. Cosy pub with friendly helpful staff.

A very pleasant lunch with friends. Attentive but unhurried service from Mike allowed ample time to chat before during and after enjoying the good and reasonable priced food. we will certainly be returning, hopefully when the rain has stopped.

Lovely spot on the estuary. If you don't know it's there you will never know. Ha. Proper hidden . Lovely walks along the coast too.

Fantastic spot to sit and watch the tides, great bar team and a good range of drinks

Great little pub. The staff were friendly and welcoming the food came out perfect timing after dipping our feet in the sea. Great end to a lovely day can wait to go back in the hot weather might even rock up on my boat.

Four day's prior to our visit we booked the table with a window view only to arrive to find it was occupied, so was seated elsewhere, we waited 3/4 of an hour for our food to arrive my roast was so over cooked was unable to cut even the vegetables, my granddaughters fish fingers bounced off the plate as l tried to cut them and who puts a child's meal on a red hot plate, wish now l had brought this to the attention of the waitress, this was not an enjoyable experience for my family, such a shame as the pub is in such a lovely setting.