Royal Oak in Wycombe

We’ve visited the Royal Oak several times now and have always thoroughly enjoyed what we’ve had. I always insist on the pork belly starter because it’s so good. Recently we tried the crispy squid which comes with a lovely dip quite unlike anything you’ve had with squid before. The momo dumplings are lovely and definitely worth a try. Mains have always been fabulous too, my favourite being a prawn curry (King Prawn Tawa Masala) as I’m a big fan of masala sauces which aren’t too spicy. Also tried recently was the lamb shank which was delicious (and quite substantial). There’s only a small number of tables in one end of the pub but you can sit elsewhere to have food. It’s a really small place so best to book at busy times. Our most recent visit was a Saturday lunchtime which was quiet. The staff are all lovely, it can take a little while to get your food at busy times but not so long that it ruins the experience. It’s worth waiting for!

We ordered the Mix cracker basket, Jhol Momo and Sekuwa for starters. For mains, the Himalayan Lamb Curry, Pilau Rice, Chilli Paneer and Royal Oak Lamb Briyani, together with 4 soft drinks. All came to a competitive £52!! The food was delicious, only reason for 4/5. Felt that service was a tad slow but understandable as bar was busy. Will come back again definitely.

Three of us went for a meal at short notice. Had a superb meal, recommend the sizzlers. Had the chicken and vegetables. Llocal beer also!! Good value for money!

Fantastic random visit when passing on the M40.We were travelling home from a conference and searched for a restaurant just off the motorway. Read the reviews and decided this sounded like a lovely find. We have to agree.Friendly staff, great food and good prices. I agree with the hidden gem comments before.

In the area to visit the Remembrance Day soldiers artwork locally and came across this little gem. Hubby and I enjoy any type of spicy food and this didn’t disappoint! Food was spicy, but not hot so absolutely packed with flavour, totally delicious! Staff were very polite and helpful, despite it being a busy lunchtime. Would happily return if we are in the area again.

A great taste of asia will go back for sure, service is to a high standard and friendly. The location of the pub is great for a quick lunch while going through the village

The Royal Oak is a small unassuming pub specialising in Nepali and Indian cuisine managed by a Nepali / Indian couple . The pub is not posh but the ambiance was friendly . Service was mixed taking a while to be seen to and a young lad who blamed his hangover for forgetting drinks orders , not knowing what they stocked etc etc , very unimpressive. However the lady manager was really helpful in choosing typical Nepali dishes which were tasty when they arrived . The pork dish included rather a lot of fat , the dumplings , a Nepali speciality , were quite unlike UK dumplings , more similar to ravioli and delicious . Overall worth a try but better staff would make a difference .

We arrived at the Royal Oak, which looked a bit shabby but we went in anyway.Welcomed and ordered our food, this took an eternity! The starter was ok, a bit bland and boring and my husband had olives with his chicken starter which was a bit odd! My pork was supposed to come with a chutney which never arrived.We sat for about 10 minutes with empty glasses while the waiter and barman chatted amongst themselves and spent a lot of time on their phones. I had to get up and order our drinks. After another 40 mins of waiting our food still had not arrived (at this point we were the only people in the Restaurant), I asked when our food would arrive and I was told in the next few minutes but he said that probably meant at least 5 minutes. I was somewhat surprised when my meal arrived, I had ordered a sizzle platter that came with chips or veg so i opted for chips. The meat sizzle platter was covered on top of the meat with chips with strange gravy all over it, the type of gravy you have on a roast dinner! I wouldn't have minded if it had been nice gravy but it was terrible, there was no mention of gravy on the menu. My husbands food arrived which was tasteless and small! The waiter asked how the food was and I said it wasn't great and didn't like it but by this time I was hungry so ate some of it!He apologised but didn't offer to compensate us in any way, so we paid and left.It was one of the worst meals we have ever had and certainly won't be going back!

We came here after a cycle ride in the Chilterns based on the tripadvisor review. From the outside we wondered what we were in for but the food was amazing - particularly good selection for vegetarians

This looks like a normal English countryside pub, but once inside you enter a piece of Nepal. The menu is all Nepalese, and the quality would not be out of place in a five star restaurant in Kathmandu. We had a group here and ended up having a selection of different dishes to share. Those worried about too spicy food were surprised at the many options for the more delicate tastes.

Looks can be deceiving and this is definitely the case with The Royal Oak.

Todo riquísimo y el lugar estupendo. Paramos de camino a ironbridge y nos sorprendió este pub con especialidades nepalies. Personal muy amable y atento.

eating in house is a delight to be savoured but takeaways are slow and suck - wanna be told when food is ready and not to have it kept warm on a hot plate for ages while they stiff me for another drink thinking it aint ready - greedy bosses

A work friend and I came here for dinner Friday night. We had heard good reviews from locals so were excited to give it a go. Absolutely delightful - we so enjoyed! Cooked to perfection and tasty! Restaurant was nice. Could have done with more lighting and being a bit brighter inside. Staff super friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to come back

Superb food and super friendly atmosphere We came along here for a special occasion and they certainly did make a special effort for us with snacks on arrival and lots of prosecco flutes at the ready! Massive thanks to Chirag (banana) for the amazing service!

A lovely little pub with restaurant area. If you just fancy a drink or something to eat, the oak is great. Serving Nepalese food, a twist between chinese & Indian dishes. Lots of choices noodles, lamb shank, samosas, spring rolls, meat sizzlers, tikka, korma, even Nepalese fish and chips. All cooked fresh, nothing from a packet at this place. Definitely worth a visit

Just went in for the first time in about a year for my birthday with family.... And it was pretty awful.

The lady host at this hostelry served us the most deliciously palatable food last Sunday May 5 2019. Hot, tasty Nepalese food which was so good on the palate and so enjoyable with our family of 4 at a very reasonable price considering the top quality and quantity of food.

Warm and friendly, Ang took good care of us on a Sunday lunchtime. We asked for Nepali specialities for four rather than the 'usual Indian' fare, and we were treated to a table of delicious treats. The starter platter with grilled, marinated paneer and assorted goodies was a great opener, along with the spiced meat dumplings or Momos. Then three distinctly different fish, lamb and chicken curries, the sizzling pork platter, some rice, and a soft yet crunchy garlic naan. These were not your usual muddy meat-thrown-into-some- 'curry secret' sauces, but properly crafted dishes. Our taste buds were delighted with the level of spice, with just enough heat to leave us satisfied. More heat is available if you request it, but as a reformed chilli-head I found it lovely as it was. We tried two condiments; the unique raita and a wonderful fermented radish which added some heat and texture. To be honest, the food far exceeded our expectations, the hospitality lovely. Nepali food seems to be a friendly fusion of Indian and Chinese, best exemplified by the Indian-spiced dumplings. Luckily we weren't in a hurry, but the dishes totally delivered once they arrived, and we made allowances it being a Sunday. I went with my family who grew up in 1970's Stokenchurch and we would often go here for a crafty pint, but would never have dreamed a restaurant like this would appear in our little village 25 yrs later. Thoroughly recommended and worth going out of your way for.

Had a meal here with my husband and sister recently. Have eaten here a couple of times before and the food is good. The menu had changed since our previous visit and although still good the Pad thai noodles were not available now, which is the dish I really enjoyed. I still enjoyed what i ordered. The Peshwari Naan was delicious and the mushroom rice. My only comment would be that I could have done with the actual curry being hotter (as in warmer not stronger), by the time I got to the last few mouthfuls it was cold.

Since the newer menu made an appearance the food at the Oak has been superb. The fried momo are a real favourite. They may be a little sparing with the hotter spices but everything is just so tasty. I am sure a little extra heat could be added on request.

Visited for a meal and a drink. Decided on the chicken sizzler. Absolutely superb. Like a Nepalese version of a Sunday lunch. Real ale was of good quality also. Highly recommend.

Great food and very attentive service. I definitely recommend the restaurant and certainly will visit them again and again!

Lots of interesting dishes on the new menu. Try the “fish and chips”: not the usual cod in greasy batter but good chunky fish in a tasty marinade with hand cut chips. A must for Nepalese and Indian food but watch out for the “Gurkha Revenge”; strictly for hot chilli lovers!

Great little pub with fantastic ales and lagers. Very friendly staff. "Banana " bartender is a very friendly and funny guy. He is the life and soul of the place.

We were going to eat in the fleur de list across the road but that was awful - please read my review, so We came here so glad we did - the welcome was warm and friendly and the food was amazing. So much to choose from the menu and different. Had a lovely atmosphere as well. I would definitely visit again - well worth a visit.

Family and friends visited this little pub on recommendation from the owners of Cholsey Farm where we were staying. We were not disappointed. Service was friendly and the food was amazing with very good size portions. We will be definitely returning before we head home.

After a recommendation, I ate here alone on a Wednesday evening. It was busy when I arrived but it thinned out after about 20:30. The restaurant is in a pub - more accurately, is a pub, with a good selection of draught ales and lagers on offer. Service was fast and friendly. I ordered a Chicken Tikka starter (nice meat, tasty but very lightly spiced), followed by a lamb saag (which I asked for a "liven-up" with green chillies) and a saag aloo. I normally love north Indian / Nepalese cooking and there are many great places to eat such food in and around Oxford and the surrounding area. I love the copious amounts of dark brown spices in this kind of cooking, such as cumin, cardamom, cloves and star anise. The food here was pleasant with the use of good quality meat but with no real spicing. Tasted blind, the lamb saag would have passed for a lamb stew - filling but disappointing from the point of view of background spicing. I would eat here again, despite it being a bit of a track from where I usually stay, but I would talk to the staff first to understand their menu a bit better and get a more suitable spiced meal for my taste.

Just pulled off the M40 at Stokenchurch heading north and TripAdvised the nearest restaurant for a meal. The Royal Oak came up number 1 and deservedly so. We've just had a truly great meal. The portions were perfectly sized and the service excellent. Thank you.

This is the 2nd time we've stopped off here, just a few minutes off the M40 to grab a meal late in the evening. Both times although we were probably their very last customers, there was no reluctance to serve us a meal and the service was very good. the place lacked a bit of atmosphere, not particularly cosy, but then it is a large space and virtually empty when we arrived. We opted for the fish & chips. It was well presented, good value and far preferable to a meal in a service station.

We were generously treated by friends to a special Nepalese dinner prepared by the lovely Navin. What a terrific experience in the very cosy Royal Oak. Lots of delicious flavours, don’t miss the pork belly. Thank you Navin for your kindness.

Just had the most amazing meal. Food was cooked to perfection. Bar service excellent as usual. Keep trying different things off the menu and every time finding my new favourite thing. Love this pub

We come here regularly for a drink while out walking with the kids and dog, but tonight came for dinner. Food was lovely, really tasty, large portion. Recommended for a beautiful, tasty curry.

My friend and I stayed in Stokenchurch for 2 nights whilst on a course nearby. We ate in hotel restaurant first night and were not impressed for value of money. Not many places to choose from without transport in this area, we went on a stroll , first pub , ok menu , but not a welcome reception, put us off! So on we went and came across this gem!!

Went for dinner with a friend. Good selection of food and tasted extremely good. Nice log fire and staff very pleasant. I would recommend.

I went to the Royal Oak with friends, there were 3 couples dining. First impression was that it was a drinkers pub. With friendly services in the bar areas. The deco is bright with log fireplace . We were in there from 7pm till close. There was a separate area for dinners, which was well decorated with Asian themes.

Late lunch time after a walk. Snow on the ground and had not planned to go.

Hidden away in a road behind a large roadside hotel, this is an unusual combination of a pub serving authentic Nepalese pub. I visited on a quiet Monday lunchtime on a wet and cold October day. Despite this, there was a warm greeting from the staff and a sense of bustle, as they got ready for the evening. Didn't have the chance to eat, unfortunately. This is not a big pub, but definitely a cosy one.

Lovely friendly place with good beer and great food. Always a good evening to be had with lovely friendly locals

Friendly establishment in Church Street, serving authentic restaurant quality Nepalese food in a relaxed pub environment.

The place is a pub, not a restaurant. For what it is, it is very good, one of the best in Oxford centre. Fish and chips has always been of high quality. They have nice internal spaces with excellent lighting, and plenty of outside space for summer and milder Spring/Autumn afternoons. Their beer selection is splendid. Besides some solid ales they have interesting lagers. I can especially recommend the Korev, a Cornish lager. Usually it is possible to find a place, but if you are planning something here it might be a good idea to book because the place is popular.

Första intrycket är en liten engelsk pub som är lite skabbig med en bättre inredd matdel.

Comimos aquí en forma regular es un pub con comida nepalesa. El personal es fantástico, así como la comida recomendada.

Paramos a cenar y no sabiendo que está especializado en cocina nepalí, parece un pub inglés tradicional desde el exterior! No puedo juzgar un libro por su portada y eso es cierto.

Stopped here for lunch while waiting for our room @ Kings hotel nearby. Quirky little pub with a Nepalese/Gurkha theme which is not what you expect when you see the pub from outside.The staff and landlady were lovely and chatty. The lunch menu was very reasonable as were the selection and price of drinks. The chicken Madras I chose was delicious and the large bottle of Gurkha beer went with it perfectly.Much better food,drink and service than the nearby Kings!

Atmosphere friendly nothing is too much trouble. If anything is wrong they will put it right in a flash. I wish this was my local. Food Excellent. What more could you ask from a local pub. People come from far and wide to visit this pub this is due to the wonderful staff and management.

Best peshwari Naan I have ever tasted!! Live not too far away and feel like I go once a week! Brilliant food, great atmosphere and friendly staff!

Firstly it has a friendly 'local pub' atmosphere. The restaurant area is excellent, service likewise. The food is superb. Highly recommend.

We had a meal here for four people .service was excellent ...very friendly and prompt.The voice of meals was good but not too many vegetarian meals listed. I was told the chef will cook any curry as a veggie one but if you are not aware of this you could be put off. The meals we had were lovely and very reasonable price.

Had a Sunday eve dinner with family (incl 2 teens) We had prawn tikka, butter chicken, chicken noodles and naan and my husband had a sizzling platter of lamb with sauce and chips (on the sizzler!) Total meal with couple of wines and soft drinks £75 which was pretty reasonable. Nice waiter too. Would def go back.

Un pub repris depuis 10 ans par une famille népalaise, un étrange mélange de tradition et d'exotisme. Bonne cuisine, accueil très chaleureux

A night out on my own between jobs. The place was busy and I was lucky to get a table for one due to reservations. The Nepalese food was nicely flavoured without being unduly hot and the welcome was friendly. An unusual mix of country pub and Gurkha food but one that worked well. Would recommend!

Fantastic local Pub, Fantastic staff too.Great place for Nepalese food.Great atmosphere for all the locals and more.Small seating area outside plus seating for restaurant inside.5 star quality food. A Must for all who like a great evening . Fire side seating , warm and inviting.Best pub in the village.Try today . Booking for resturant advised.

This is a good pub for taking a drink but also for the food they sell. The food is from India and is very nice. People told us there were not many good pubs in Stokenchurch so we were very happy to find this one. The waiters were friendly and it had a cheerful and comfortable atmosphere. I would recommend it to anyone.

I like this little pub it has friendly staff especially Saraj who is always polite, they sell the best Kronenboug 1664 for miles around. In the winter they have the wood burning stove lit and there are always newspapers lying around to have a read.Come and see what you think.

Best Pub in the village!Always great atmosphere and warmly welcomed!Food is very very good, and always served immaculatelyWill be back again soon.

One cold, wet, winter evening..... I walked into the Royal Oak with friends for dinner. It is a rather odd place - English country pub decorated with Ghurka memorabilia! The menu is extensive and I was a little worried that I would have to endure reheated pre-made food. Thankfully, this was not the case. I had a paneer dish, dhal and garlic naan. No I am not a vegetarian but the dishes stood out from the others. I was not disappointed, nor were my friends who ordered more traditional Nepalese fare,

Slightly strange combination - Nepalese food in an old historic pub. There is an obvious link here between those running the pub and the British Army, so there are shields around the bar. If you ignore the nationality of the majority of staff and the oriental menu, then you could be in any old English pub - log burning stove in the Inglenook, chunky old furniture etc. But the menu is great. We didn't intend eating but fancied a quick bite after seeing the food arrive on other tables. we couldn't decide so told the waiter we wanted to taste different things and he created our very own taster menu. Very nice indeed. Recommendable.

Having moved to the area recently, hubby and I have now visited the Royal Oak pub several times for a meal, as the food is always tasty and the hospitality is always genuine.I love Nepalese food and, if I'm being really picky, I feel there is perhaps too much standard Indian (and Chinese) fayre on the Royal Oak's menu, rather than Nepalese specialities. Even so, this place is a hundred times better than other Indian restaurants in the area, with a more interesting menu, which is why we keep going back.This review however concerns a particular recent experience. We'd booked a table at the Kings Hotel round the corner to celebrate hubby's 60th Birthday. It was intended to be a special event with all his children and their partners around him, however we unfortunately had the worst possible experience (see my review of the place and you'll understand!). Hungry and disappointed, our group piled into the Royal Oak fairly late and asked if there was any chance of a meal. The small restaurant area was busy but, when the staff heard what an awful night we'd had, and took on board the special occasion it should have been, they made room for us in the bar area. They took care of us completely and we trusted them to bring us a selection of starters and mains of their choice. We were not disappointed. The selection of starters pleased our whole group, followed by a fantastic selection of meat curries, rice, fresh vegetables, gorgeous light naans and (my favourite) chilli fish (which is small pieces of battered fish in a sort of sweet chilli sauce) . Everyone thoroughly enjoyed every dish, and anything left over was brought home and thoroughly enjoyed the following day!Hubby's daughter and her partner came all the way from Australia for the occasion and they were overwhelmed by the flavour of the food and the friendliness of both the staff and the locals in the pub.We had a great time and carried on drinking until closing time. The Royal Oak saved us from a potentially disastrous night and we feel very warmly towards the guys for their wonderful hospitality. We live four miles away from Stokenchurch but this pub/restaurant still deserves the accolade of our favourite local. Just wish it was within walking distance! Love the pub, love the staff, and love the food. The Royal Oak has a new, well-deserved fan club that reaches as far as Sydney, Australia!Thank you Royal Oak x

I visit the Royal Oak quite often mainly for a pint, its a nice little pub and they dont play football on the telly all the time and you can hear what your friends are saying. they always have customers in the restaurant but I haven't eaten there.

Went there last night with high hopes but I was left disappointed. The food was mediocre at best and the service was terrible... To the point where we had to go to the bar to order food and drinks. The food was more cheap Indian than Nepalese and didn't taste too good.

Had a lovely meal here. Has been better but still tasty. Recommended to try."Gurkhas Hut" as known to locals.Take away can be ordered.

We were in Stokenchurch for one night and stumbled across this pub when out for a walk so decided to call in for a drink. Don't be put off by the outside which looks like it is quite a 'local' establishment, the guy behind the bar was perfectly welcoming. The place is quite small and quirky with a couple of pub tables to the left and 5 or 6 tables to the right which were laid up for dinner. We noticed the menu was quite interesting, Nepalese - a mix of Indian / Chinese food so booked ourselves in for dinner later that evening. What an excellent choice - food was delicious, all 4 of us ate every single thing that was put in front of us. The staff was so friendly, particularly the Nepalese guy. Service was attentive but not overbearing. It's not a fancy place by any means but I'd highly recommend it for anyone who happens to be in the area.

The staff is very friendly and will gladly make recommendations for you. I like spicey food and was very happy with the food. Also had some delicious dim-sum as a starter. Cold beer too!

It's a long time since we visited for a meal. Service is very good and to be fair the food was tasty but some of the squid was chewy and it was very greasy. A good selection of drinks. It did get busy so may be worthwhile booking.

Ran out of everything and when we ordered potato wedges, we were served 7 of them in a tiny little pot. Food was cold

From the outside this pub really appeals.We visited at lunch time and saw they had TWO real ciders and pinot grigio and thought 'We'll go back and make an evening of this': mistake! We went in to a wall of loud music and all of the above drinks were off: on a Thursday night! One of the barmaids was just so dismissive of the fact that they'd run out that we left after just a half-pint. There was nowhere to go to escape the 'muzack' and even one of the locals got up and moved a speaker to try and deaden the sound. Trying to get in turned down was a waste of time so we won't go back and if we do it will have to be a lunchtime.This could be a lovely pub but let's see someone there who cares about the place and isn't just there for the wage packet.

For such a beautiful town to have such an awful pub is beyond belief! Dirty table's. Disgusting beer. Awful toilets. Whole place needs refurbishment!But bar staff were friendly enough.Such a shame.

Only stayed in all night to see a particular singer we had watched the year before. The Oak is getting a little jaded now, definitely needs a refurb.

The restaurant really took the time to help me find something I could eat with my food intolerances. It was delicious. I had the gammon and a wedge of real pineapple! My partner's fish pie was delicious, he says.

Busy but friendly pub selling some nice local cask ales. Watched the world cup rugby . Good atmosphere. Nice seating area outside also.

Always busy, this is a testament to the way this place is run. Only here for drinks and sat in the sun, good as always.

Stopped off for a couple of drinks after eating out, quite a small pub inside but with a nice atmosphere and a solo female singer who had a pretty incredible voice and was able to deliver a range of tracks. Decent prices and some friendly people inside, really enjoyed our visit.

Didn't eat here but it was full especially Thursday for Curry Night. Good atmosphere and comfortable seating. Dogs welcome

Before arriving we had seen this pub advertised in most of the brochures so we made it our first stop.It was ok, the outside bit is nice to sit and people watch.I didn't find the staff that friendly and there really wasn't anything that special to write about.We didn't go back and instead we found the Golden Rule which is a great pub with GREAT staff and local banter. In our week staying Ambleside we visited four times.

Planned to eat in this pub. However, lady on next table complained about her egg mayo sandwich which was largely missing any egg. She returned it but the next sandwich was pretty much the same and delivered by a rather grumpy goth-looking lady. My husband visited the gents toilets and said they were disgusting and the pub in general was tired and dirty.

Smallish pub, popular with the locals. Good food cooked on the premises. Variety of Chinese, Nepalese, Indian and English dishes. Nepalese and European beer. Good service and friendly staff. Owner does a great deal for charity and sponsors an orphanage/football academy in Pokkara. Chat to him if you are interested in a visit to Nepal; I went last year and was well looked after, definitely one for the bucket list!

Had a late lunch here and place seems busy all the time which usually confirms good food. We were not disappointed at the lasagne which came with salad and garlic bread. I queried the contents of the dish with the staff and immediately they were able to advise of the ingredients before ordering. Well impressed with the staff. Food did not disappoint. Would revisit if again in the area

A Gurkha pub selling good beer including a Nepalese Lager. The food is a cross between Chinese and Indian with some Nepalese dishes thrown in. Staff are exceedingly friendly and the pub has a lovely atmosphere.

If you enjoy a spicy treat, these might just be what you're after. Tucked away on the corner of Church St off Market Place, you'll miss it if you walk into the wrong establishment on either side. Staff are very welcoming, there is a fine selection of different ales (tending towards seasonality from the selection on offer in a sunny September), the food all appears to be very wholesome and well priced. The reason I was motivated to write a review was the pulled pork nachos; complete with cheese, spicy salsa, barbeque sauce and a generous helping of jalapeno peppers, served with a side helping of guacamole and soured cream. Unlike many offerings, this isn't a pile of nachos with the "goodies" on top, the toppings are laced throughout - like they should be!! There is plenty here for two to share and enough for a lunchtime snack on it's own.

Nice enough pub but I left here wondering if they have one set of prices for locals and one for tourists. On a Friday night the bar was buzzing with locals when I ordered a pint of cider and a small lemonade, which were both very flat. Now I know I was in The Lake District but £8.75 seemed excessively steep. Shame really as they lost my business to the pub over the road who charged £5.50 for the same drinks.

We used the pub both in the day and night. Daytime was best as food was served until seven. We were disappointed in the evenings, the bar area is small and the adjoining room seemed isolated. However, to sit outside and enjoy the delights of local ale and massive hot banquets made up for it.

We went here yesterday and it was a very oldy worldly pub. It was a nice atmosphere and the drinks were a good price. We sat outside and it was nice and relaxing. Good pub to chill out in

Our holiday afternoon snack of Pulled Pork Nachos and a jug of Pimms. We miss it already. Staff are friendly and the menu is good.

We visited both nights of our 2 night stay. Drinks were reasonably priced.Small and cosy but enough seats for everyone. We really enjoyed the juke box and putting on the songs we like.

A mate and I enjoyed a great evening at this traditional pub a few years ago. I was looking forward to taking my partner their on my latest trip to the lakes but we barely entered before she turned around and understandably refused to return. The men's lavatory is close to the front door and the smell was overpowering. A real shame that such a basic factor was overlooked.

Staff very good, food excellent, came here twice as lots of choices and got 2 meals for £13 which made a cheap night out, pleasant interior and Child friendly, young Kids eat free which was a bonus

Great meal 5 star service . Couldnot do enough to impress. Gluten free covered just ask. Happy to give best quality.

Was visiting ambelside so decided to stop here for lunch, ordered our drinks and two baguettes, one cold one hot ( I am a caterer so I know this takes a few mins) the pub was busy so knew it would take a while..half an hour later went to enquire, and they ( the dyed haired barmaids) looked blankly at me and asked the chef( loose term) he was just doing it ( he'd forgot). 10 more mins, still no food. I walked in to ask for refund and the red dye was already getting money from till. No apology, I had to ask for one, and it was reluctantly offered. Don't go here if you want a pleasant smile and good customer service because it was sadly lacking here.

we took one look at the menue and walked out its more like hotdog stand than good old pub dinner .we went back to the hotel to eat

A fantastic range of real ales. Superbly kept. A proper pub with no music, TVs and other intrusions.

We needed to get something to eat quickly as one of our party was diabetic so could not wait long. We popped in but should have carried on really. We were told they were serving food but had run out of burgers. Opted for two pies but they only had one. Another meal was also not available. As our friends had already ordered teas we thought we had better stay. The décor was not good but the place was packed. Signs up said they had a tripadvisor award but this was not recent. The girl brought the tea out and I noticed the teapot was badly stained as well as a chip in one mug - not a good start. Hubby was not keen on his food choice so we swapped. I found some plastic wrapping on my broccoli and there was a hair in my meal just as I got near the end. We complained to the girl but she asked if we would we like a free dessert but to be honest we did not want to stay. We were offered a drink but were driving so just said it was okay. She must have called the manageress as we were asked to wait until she came. She was very apologetic and offered a refund so we can't grumble really. We aren't ones to complain so maybe it was a bad day.It's a shame because it could be a good pub. Hopefully it has improved.

We have not been in here for a few years, it has gone down hill so much. The place needs closing and redecorating throughout, the loos were disgusting. Beer flat in no time. We sat outside on Sat 25th July, Ambleside was busy, due to the race, but there was a bunch of lads (I think local ) who were drunk, swearing and smashed a few glasses, one fell over the wall, the barmaid came out and said nothing,not sure if the manager was around, but they should not have been serving them. Hopefully the manager will take on board what is being said, its not just me who feels like this.

Came here with a friend on a recent visit to Ambleside, just really looking for a quick drink and a light lunch.Varied menu, decent prices - went for a Mexican chicken baguette and potato wedges, bargain at £5.79.Sandwich was tasty, beer was decent, prices on a par with other Lake District pubs.Worth dropping in if you are passing.

This is probably the worst public house I have ever been in. Not organised one bit, I entered with two children and asked was it ok for them to come in, yes replied the young pleasant barmaid, we found seats and got ourselves a drink, I asked do they do a children's menu, no was the reply and the young barmaid asked an older barmaid, she said they could do for us with much reluctance in her face, I suppose we could sell half baguettes. I returned to the bar literally three minutes later with my order. The older barmaid said sorry we are not serving food anymore as we have run out of plates, I was too shocked to reply, I said to my partner let's drink up and get out of this dingy place. As I turned around a few that came after us were funnily enough were just being served some food. I know when I'm not wanted and left in disgust. The young blonde barmaid was very pleasant but the one with the shocking dyed hair her attitude was awful.

The Royal Oak is tucked away just off the main road running through Stokenchurch on the opposite side to the petrol garage.Primarily it is a pub, but attached to it is the small Nepalese restaurant called “Gurkha Hut”.Nepal is situated between India and China, so the food style is almost a mixture between the twoI ordered Pappadoms starter whilst my partner had a marinated king prawn. Both starters were excellent. For the main course I had the Salmon Sizzler – salmon marinated with spices, ginger and garlic, then pan fried. My wife had curry, medium hot. It was cooked exactly as requested, medium hot with a touch of chilli heat. We had Gurkha Hut special rice, garlic naan bread and a vegetable dish with our meals. All were excellent. For the drinks there were the usual pub choices with the added advantage of Nepalese beer. This was surprisingly good.An added advantage here is that if any one in the group does not like Nepalese food, they also serve traditional pub food.I consider the meal to be very reasonably priced.I think this place gets quite busy on Friday / Saturday evenings so would suggest booking.

First impressions weren't good. After checking trip advisor and seeing mixed reviews we thought we would give it a try. It's dark and very dated but the friendly staff and the fact it is dog friendly was enough for us to over look this. The decor reminded me of the old workmans clubs and the menu is simple and good value. The food itself wasn't bad and is nice enough for you to clear the plate, if your use to fine dining this probably isn't the place for you. Also the ultimate test for a place like this is the toilets which in happy to report were spotless.

A typical British pub with a good variety of beers and ciders all stored at the right tempoeratures. Food was good, but be aware that food service may finish early evening (8pm-ish), and there is not always a main course option.

Called at the Royal Oak many a time when we stay in Ambleside. It's tired and dated inside, but it's a fine old fashioned pub, no frills, and I love the proper pub atmosphere. I drank either old rosie, or San Miguel both were excellent. Friendly staff, they do get a bit stretched at lunch / tea time with food, but no issues with any of them. Doesn't matter where you come from, they will chat with you at the bar. The mark of a good old pub, too few nowadays.

Popped in for a pint thinking this might have some local ale. Pint resembled dishwater and the interior was a bit of a dive. Didn't stick around for food or more drinks.