Royal Oak in East Hampshire

We had a really lovely meal here. The menu was interesting and the food delicious. The service very good and so friendly. We would definitely go again!

We visited For dinner as a couple. The Mediterranean menu is absolutely fabulous. A good selection of fish and meat dishes. All the dishes we had were very well presented and cooked. This is an excellent restaurant for dinner, with a nice relaxed atmosphere. We will be back again.

I ordered Calves Liver at the bar plus potato and spinach. I didn't realise that vergetables are charged extra so I paid 19.2 for the liver plus 9.0 for the vegetables, a total of 28.2. Whilst it was well cooked this is far too expensive for a bar meal where I had to get up and order drinks etc. Whilst a careful examination of the menu does make this clear I think it was very misleading

Three of us called here for lunch on a quiet Saturday following the royal succession. There had been no problem booking a table to accommodate our dog, but we decided to sit outside anyway. Service was always prompt (though we were the only diners for much of the time, having arrived at noon), cheerful and knowledgeable. We shared some warm bread with balsamic vinegar, which was generous for all even though charged for one. Straight to main courses, which were excellent all round: Dover Sole (a daily special), meaty in a meunière sauce; chicken with super mushrooms and sauce, and lashings of seafood linguine. The sole came with vegetables (quite sufficient to share between two), and we ordered a round of roast potatoes which also quite sufficed for two. Two of us followed with rum chocolate mousse and blueberries crème brulee which were both much enjoyed. Prices are perhaps a tad on the high side when taken with side orders, but the quality was excellent all round and the servings generous — we'll certainly go again. And the country sounds? There was the gardener tending the pub garden, the church yard being mown, the squeaky wheelbarrow being taken down the street (and our dog's response to it), and the owner's parrot. All an absolute delight on an early autumn afternoon. Recommended.

This was our first visit, as new to the area. but we will definitely return. From the minute we arrived we were met by a very friendly barman who immediately made us feel welcome. Great selection of drinks and cocktails. The menu has a lot of choice which all sounded very tempting. One of us had the octopus, which was better than we recently had in Portugal, one had the cod and chips which was very fresh and beautiful white fish and I had the calves liver. The liver was well cooked and delicious, so much of it I took some home. The rosemary potatoes and fresh vegetables finished of the meal. No room for dessert unfortunately. Can't recommend The Royal Oak highly enough. Oh and they loved our staffie and gave him many treats.

Friendly new Portuguese owner who sold two other restaurants to move to Lasham. Menu is eclectic and ranges from simple pub food to more sophisticated far such as the grilled tuna which was delicious. Wine on the slightly dear side but overall good value for money, service friendly and fast.

An amazing meal, with superb service. After 25 years in France I have to say this was way better than anything we've had for a long time. Since we're moving into the village in the coming weeks, we're looking forward to many a future visit. Great food, served well and quickly with an excellent global wine list, some superb Portuguese wines and a very good selection of draught beers. Would recommend a visit, and it's ideally situated for anyone looking for a good meal after a day's gliding.

Lovely pub in a super village setting, really nice people, and excellent food from a wide-ranging menu. Quite expensive but it is a gastro-pub and the food was so good that it represented value for money

I went to this Restaurant couple of weeks ago with my wife and I was impressed , the food was amazing the wine list is great and the atmosphere also , I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes Real food , I can’t wait to go back and try the fish this time .Grazie Thank you Obrigado

Had lunch here yesterday with friends and were the only ones in the dining room; a couple of the outside pods were occupied; excellent food including nice generous tapas style starters; good wine list and below average mark up; given few number of diners we felt the staff could have been more attentive; they said it was just relaxed. Well worth seeking out

We haven't had a better meal anywhere around for a long time. The pub is lovely, set in a tranquil and beautiful village. The staff are kind and professional, the menu is full of tasty options. The fish and seafood menu is exceptional. The quality and quantity are excellent. Highly recommended. We will come back soon.

We had arrived in Lasham for a short stay and felt confident in choosing to eat at the The Royal Oak after reading recent Trip Advisor reviews; we were highly disappointed when our experience did not match those.It was a Saturday early evening and perhaps the chef had rung in sick...? Or he did not feel up to providing a decent quality meal of the less gourmet offerings on the menu, who knows?We were looking for meals of the well-executed but plain fare variety and chose the beef burger and Toulouse sausages. I was bluntly informed that the beef burger came only with chips. Even then I would expect a garnish of salad - there wasn't one. My husband asked what came with the sausages and was offered saute potatoes, salad or vegetables; he chose saute potatoes and vegetables. He received the first two accompanied by green salad. Perhaps this should not have surprised us as there were no vegetable sides offered on the menu or indeed any mention of accompanying vegetables for most of the mains. Vegetables seemed to be conspicuous by their absence which was why we asked when ordering.My beef burger could best be described as average with a generous portion of chips. My husband's meal was poor: the saute potatoes were leathery and looked as though they had been sitting around for hours, maybe reheated. He hates to make a fuss so did not send them back to the kitchen as he should have done, although I did mention it to the waiter when we were paying the bill. The only really acceptable part of the meal was the generous portion of olives that we ordered whilst waiting for the mains to arrive.Maybe more care is taken for the high ticket items on the menu but that is not an acceptable approach; all food should be of the same high standard. By the way the Toulouse sausages (3) come at a hefty £16.95 (might have been £16.75) so a lot to pay for such a poor offering.I am sure there must be restaurants that offer better food at these sort of prices and I recommend that you choose one of those.

Our first time at The Royal Oak since it became a Mediterranean influenced, self-styled gastropub and it won’t be the last. A relatively small menu with brief descriptions of the food augured well and we weren’t disappointed. The tempura battered spiralised zucchini as a shared appetiser was a surprise. We all had the prawn and squid starter, two of us chose haddock chips as a main with the others having seafood linguine and roasted octopus with olives and creamy lemon mash. Everything was superb as were the profiteroles and sorbets. The wine listed has some very reasonable offerings with an interesting Portuguese list.Service was friendly and efficient and the atmosphere welcoming.Our bill for 4 was £170, including a 10% entirely voluntary tip but we didn’t have coffee. My only complaint was a £3.50 charge for a small basket of bread!!

Wow! Fantastic food with a Mediterranean twist. New owners are very passionate about food and wine. Superb quality fresh fish. Staff very friendly and attentive. We ate In one of the heated pods outside. Can't recommend enough and will be visiting again soon. Good Luck.

First visit and what a surprise it was. Plenty of room in the garden, ample room inside. We sat at an inside table and found the ambience great. Very clean and a cheery welcome from the staff. Wide choice of food and drink, and a reasonable wait for it to arrive. A most agreeable lunch.

Went here for lunch with my wife, son and his partner and had a wonderful meal. we sat outside in one of the cabannas and were looked after by a young lady who was attentive without being intrusive. Due to driving only one of the party was drinking but he was very complimentary about his choice of beer. We had mains and desserts and weren't disappointed by any of our choices. The ladies had the Tuscan sausage, my son the haddock and chips and I had the steak. All good choices in their own right and the vegetables and salad which we ordered as sides were excellent.The desserts were equally good and overall the food was top notch.While the pub is a bit isolated it is well worth the trip.We will be returning.

Absolutely excellent menu - lots of choice - particularly recommend the Zucchini Frites and the range of fish and pasta.

I went for lunch with my sister and took our 2 dogs.Really good friendly service, excellent fresh food. We both had the deep fried haddock and chips, it was exceptionally good.We sat outside in one of the new little cabins, very cosy and easily seats 6.Served by Ricardo, very helpful & knowledgeable

Superb dinner. Highest quality Italian cooking with delicious sea bass and mouth-watering octopus. Joe and Ricardo and the team have apparently only been there for a month but have transformed a sleepy pub into something special.

We have been so looking forward to this pub reopening but I am sad to say We were really disappointed. The beer didn’t taste great and not a great colour. The prawns were delicious but aubergine was very chewy. I came away feeling we spent a lot of money for generally an average experience.

Excellent food and service, great choice of food, not your run of the mill pub food, all freshly made including desserts - excellent Tiramisu

Went for lunch on Friday 2 July and had an excellent meal of grilled tuna and grilled veal chops. These were perfectly cooked, tender and full of flavour. Chips and sautes very good and the zuchinni are to die for. Very attentive service and cheerful, friendly staff. New owners are very experienced ex-London restaurateurs. I'd begun to despair of finding a good place to eat in North Hampshire but this is it! Their aim is to provide simple but good mediterranean food and they certainly did that. No hesitation about going back.

The garden 'huts' are very lovely, but only available if there are a minimum of 4/5 of you, otherwise you are encouraged to sit elsewhere. The bread starter is lovely, we had to ask for separate balsamic vinegar to go with the oil as there was on a dribble of vinegar in the bottom of the oil, this was provided without complaint. We also really enjoyed the Zucchini Fritti with Aioli and Mint, really tasty! I'd definitely recommend them. I had the 'Tuscany Sausages' for my main course with sautéed potatoes. The sausages were very meaty and seemed to be very good quality, but were quite salty. The potatoes were very large and well cooked, but a little dry and it was served with a dry side salad. The elements were individually nice, but it was dry and lacking cohesion and at £16.95 is expensive. I have previously had the Carbonara, again very well cooked with good quality ingredients, but quite salty and I thought that £14.95 was also a little on the expensive side.I had Profiteroles for desert, the pastry was crispy rather than soft, the cream inside was still frozen and the dark chocolate tasted like cheap cooking chocolate, whereas for £6.50 I would have expected more. I have also previously had the Vanilla Pannacotta, it was 'nice' but was lacking vanilla flavour and quite bland. I have also shared the Lime cheesecake, which was very lovely! Nice zesty flavour. Overall, the service has been very friendly and helpful, there are a few dishes I can recommend but I've generally found the food (and the price I've paid) to have been disappointing.

The food is fantastic the service is polite and professional with a smile.Yes it maybe on the little expensive side for starters but the main menu especially the fish is superb. I’ve seen some have complained about portion size That’s pure ignorance what is on the plate leaves you very satisfied. Ask a classy lady and she’d tell you it’s about the quality of the ingredients not the size.Highly recommend.Steve

We went to this restaurant after hearing some good reviews on another local Social Media platform. Unfortunately we came away very unimpressed. Our £10.95 Mixed Charcuterie starter comprised 3 pieces of deep fried bread with a selection of cold meats the largest of which was something that resembled garlicky spam. For her main, my wife ordered he salmon with asparagus and a sauce. It was served exactly as that. No sign of a new potato or any other form of carbohydrate anywhere! She wasn't even asked if she would want any additional vegetables. I opted for the burger as a main course, which again was uninspiring. Not once were we asked if we had enjoyed the meal throughout our time at the pub. They then produced the bill which overcharged us for drinks! They really do need to up their game if they want to make a success of things especially when you consider that there are plenty of better (and cheaper) restaurants in the area. We won't he going back anytime soon.

The service and food were both fabulous. They accepted us as a last minute booking, which was perfect too. Nothing else needs to be said really.

It is a while since we visited and popped in for a quick beer and a snack. Drinks were fine - but £4.95 for a very (very) small portion of chips.

Very good first visit under new management, food excellent, grilled octopus in particular was excellent! Highly recommended.

This used to be our favourite restaurant but after a recent experience under the new management, we will not be returning. From start to finish it was really disappointing. Several cheerful but poorly trained staff took ages to take our drinks order, our food order and to show understanding of the food being offered. The drinks, when they arrived, were spilt, partly over my wife. The 'large English chips' were so such thing - they were skinny chips which we specifically asked not to have. We were promised that the prawns would be shelled, but they were not. Eventually, three shelled prawns were placed on a plate at a cost of £8.95. The squid was overcooked. Three small Tuscany sausages looked rather lost on the plate at a cost of £16.95. At least my salmon was moist.

Good menu with lots of choice, great chef and kitchen staff to Produce nicely cooked food and plenty of it!! Building tastefully renovated with stylish interior and innovative exterior which has pods for covid safe eating.Dog friendly with dog biscuitsWould give it 9/10 - 1 point deducted as no biscuit or choc with coffee

Attended with 2 friends soon after it has now recently reopened. Garden huts are brilliant and supplied with cushions blanket and built in heater.Staff I think had not been prepared for a busy Friday night and were really pushed. Food was OK but we did send the chops back as they were not well done as requested. Our server forgot the potatoes when he came back and never returned! They did give us 20% off of the bill ! I think that when they get in the swing of things it will get better. They were all very friendly and understanding just running around like crazy !

Four of us have just had a very enjoyable meal, mainly fish and all beautifully cooked. Quite remarkable when one considers that this is Day 4 since opening under totally new ownership. Very friendly and welcoming Portuguese and local team. One can immediately see some huge improvements both internally and in the lovely garden.Our very best wishes for the future and we will definitely return.

Just had a lovely birthday dinner here, nicely done baked Camembert and the pork belly was gorgeous as was the Guinness cake for pudding. Staff were both very friendly as well with great service so will definitely be coming again.

After many months of shielding this was my first visit back since Christmas!!The outstanding service was such a delight from the owners and the staff they cooked us such a delicious meal for my mums birthday treat and we had such a lovely evening. We had such a wonderful evening with pleasant company in this lovely setting.

We hadn’t been to this pub since way before lockdown. After today’s experience we will be back a lot. The dining areas look and feel great , the menu was exciting and the food was superb. Friendly and high quality service topped it all off and it wasn’t expensive.

I’ve been a couple times now as the food is incredible. Managed to fit us in last minute Friday night and nice to find a pub with amazing food that is dog friendly. All the staff were welcoming and very hospitable. Would highly recommend and will be suggesting to my friends and family.

Food and atmosphere excellent, but let down a bit by the grumpiness of the owner, which we witnessed (and have heard about from others).

We came upon this super pub whilst out walking on the many routes that crisscross this area. A comfortable modern country style interior and lovely garden, with plenty of seating even outside the restaurant space. Greeted by a cheery and welcoming landlord and friendly bar staff we enjoyed some very well kept ciders and a couple of starters that are well above the standard of most pub restaurants. Happily the pub is also very dog friendly, with the landlord even dishing out dog treats! A real little gem of a country pub, we look forward to returning soon.

What an absolutely delightful pub! My friends and I had heard great things about it so decided to pop in. The garden is large and beautiful, tables spread out so everyone has lots of space, with beautiful flowers growing all around. All the staff were so lovely and kind. The food was the best part of it all. Firstly, what a selection, such variety from your pub classics, which tasted soooo good we couldn’t believe it, to innovative dishes and tastes that you'd find in a fancy London restaurant. Secondly, the presentation, portion size and speed of the food and service was very impressive. My fish and chips was just the best I’ve ever had! Delicious batter and gorgeous, thin chips! Everything was definitely great value for money. Finally the atmosphere of the place was just perfect, from the quirky things hanging on the walls to the handmade tables and eclectic chairs. What a brilliant place to go for a lunch. (We also asked to see a dinner menu, and that looked mouth-wateringly good, they also said they change the menu quite frequently adding new, creative dishes all the time) We will definitely be coming back.

We recently moved into the Medstead area and found this pub for a light lunch today. What a find ! We loved it.A very friendly welcome, relaxing and great atmosphere. Loved the menu. It wasn’t too big but great options. Today, because it was our first visit, we chose a light lunch. It was an opportunity to find out if it suited us. It certainly did. Great service, delicious food , well spaced out tables, very clean and loved the decor.We are planning on returning soon with friends to sample the full menu.

Lunch for three and a half was almost £100, with only one alcoholic drink involved. It's very expensive for what it is. Lovely decor, but tables FAR too close together and staff were not observing any kind of distancing, nor were they wearing PPE or visors as in other pubs. Arrived spot on our time of 12:30, but no food was served until twenty past one. We had to chase up for the bread and olives. Other tables also seemed to wait a long time. Three pounds fifty for five pieces of bread and another three eventy five for a tiny bowl of olives. as well £4.50 for a large tonic water!Minimal vegetarian selection, no vegan at all. Lovely calamari, albeit a tiny portion for £6 and a decent Scotch egg, but basic pub sandwiches disappointing with thin pre packed chips. An average burger, and a supposedly confit duck leg which was dry and tough with tastless unseasoned polenta, almost inedible for £15. Ice cream was great, but they buy that in. The older male member of staff is grumpy and told off one of our party because her chair had rucked up the rug. Not to be recommended and won't be visting again.

This is just the sort of pub lunch I was dreaming of during the endless weeks of lockdown! The Royal Oak is the quintessential village pub, located in the shadow of the parish church and benefiting from a well kept and socially distanced garden where we ate from the good value two course lunchtime menu. The service was swift and friendly, the food appetising and the beer from the local Andwell Brewery was beautifully kept. This is an attractive and well run pub which welcomes all and deserves to be successful. Very highly recommended.

We chose this pub as it was en route to our final destination, HV. I called a week earlier to check if they were open for lunch. Spoke with a very nice man. We arrived at 11.55am today 22/8, apologised for being early as we entered into the garden. We sat quietly for a while. A gentlemen ignored us didn't really care. Ordered fish and chips. Fish was delicious, great batter. Cheap skinny chips. We fancied dessert for a change. WHAT A RIP OFF. Fancy description on menu. Fir £6.50 you get an inch of cake, a teaspoon of ice cream and a teaspoon of cream. ABSOLUTELY NOT WORTH IT. VERY STINGY. Apparently it's rich in flavour but there's so little of it, you cannot taste the "richness". Mentioned this to said man who clearly didn't care. Walk in, non-locals aren't treated the same way as locals. That's obvious. We should have stopped at the fish. Needless to say we didn't leave a tip as it wasn't earned.Lovely garden in a quiet location though.

Excellent food, good selection of wines, exceptionally friendly staff and good service as well as great value for money! Lovely location and garden, relaxing atmosphere and dog friendly. What more could you ask fot!

This was our first eat-in meal since things started to get back to normal and we really couldn't have picked a better place for it. The food was superb, and really good value (in particular the Sunday roast main courses and a dessert menu without a single unappealing item - making for a tricky but very rewarding choice process). The service was friendly and efficient and really made you feel at home. All of the "new normal" hygiene processes were very much in place so you felt very secure but this didn't overshadow what was simply a most enjoyable meal out.

a place where we have been meaning to visit after passing the sign for it so many times a dog friendly pub with a nice pint of moretti and very pleasant staff beware of the sanitiser by the entrance as a powerful squirt will sanitize most of you if you're not careful

Many thanks for a great night Ben and Tara, we had a lovely evening and we wish you all the best for the future in these difficult times.

We visited on Friday for my mums birthday. There were 5 of us that all ordered something different from the menu and everyone was delighted with their meals. The menu consisted of an array of tantalising, freshly cooked and full of flavour meals, to which we will be returning for. The service was very polite and inviting and the pub itself is beautifully laid out. The open fire was perfect for a wet winters evening.

It has been some years since we vsiited this establishment. We dropped in today for lunch and were warmly welcomed and promptly seated. All staff members were friendly and unobtrusive. The food was excellent both in taste and presentation, the portions were generous and good value. We will definitely be visiting again soon.

We haven’t been to the Royal Oak for some years and had been hearing good things about their food so we booked for my Daughters birthday celebration. There were eight of us so we were put in a room on our own which as lovely and the table looked really good so the ambience was set. The menu was good and varied and they were still doing Sunday roasts so nearly all of us had roast pork with crackling and two vegetarian meals which I am told was tasty. The starters were tasty and presented well and those is us that could fit in pudding were delighted with the tastes - the service was first class and we will certainly go back with the meals averaging £30 pp including drinks.

Walked from Alton to Lasham on roads & footpaths. When we arrived at pub we noticed a basket containing socks and slippers with a kind note asking us to remove our muddy boots and use the socks/slippers provided, a friendly welcome on arrival too. Though we had previously booked a table just in case it was busy as we wouldn't have wanted to have been turned away. We were led to table where our drinks order was taken and menu's given. A good selection of food on menu and a well stocked bar. We all had roast pork and crackling, roast beef and Yorkshire, with 3 separate dishes of carrots, cabbage and cauliflower cheese. Nicely presented and very tasty! Our desserts were hazelnut and rum chocolate torte and vanilla panna cotta, mulled wine jelly, mini macaroon and homemade short bread both were extremely well presented and very tasty.

Dropped in for lunch on New Years Day. The pub is welcoming, warm and clean. The service and food were both very good and the beer (Hogsback T.E.A) was excellent. And the dogs got a complementary biscuit as well!

A fabulous xmas meal for ten in the private room. Superb food and service. Our daughter requires gluten free food and the chef came up trumps.

Excellent menu, great beer and very friendly warm atmosphere. Not much else to add except go there if you get a chance!

Went with my disabled mum for the 2-course Nov lunchtime menu. Great value and wonderful food. Always have found a truly warm welcome here.

The landlord has people issues, clearly, he has some local followers, but I've been in here several times to give it a chance, but no, he really couldn't care less.No problem with me, I can take my family and £170 - £200 for the five of us to The Hoddington or Millhouse or any one of a number of local places that are happy to welcome me with a smile and friendly service.

Early Saturday evening, staff friendly, menu limited and the duck didn’t go down well, and was not finished. Cannot see us revisiting.

This little find is probably the best roast dinner I’ve ever had! It was lovely. Very welcoming and cosy pub perfect after a long walk and we got to take the doggy too thank you guys!🐶

This was our second visit in a week, we were made to feel very welcome on both occasions. The Royal Oak has a lovely ambience upon entering, the dining room is very nicely laid out with great care being taken with the decor. The menu has a varied selection and catered for everyone's needs from a few pub classics to more elaborate dishes. The food was very well cooked, the presentation and attention to detail was superb. They have a very nice wine list to accompany the menu. If you want to have a excellent meal with great service, in very nice surroundings The Royal Oak will not disappoint.

Had a lovely meal for my husbands birthday tonight. Service - Friendly and attentive but not overdone. Food - Excellent. Perfect presentation and just the right sized portions. The owner/manager recommended the chocolate mouse...delicious! Definately going to return. Thank you. Will definately return.

I have been going to the Royal Oak intermittently for 40 years but in the past it was always just ok. New owners have invested in the property and expectations were massively exceeded.

I met a friend for dinner and although we had not booked for dinner, we were able to get a table in the bar area. The food was very good, the service was great and the staff overall were very friendly. This was my first visit but I will certainly return.

Have to say I found the landlord customer service exceptional and the food was far better than most restaurants. Congratulations keep up the good work.

Been here a few times, each and every time we are welcomed and greeted with a smile. Food is fresh and well thought out with gluten free options. Decor is perfect and suits its location. Wonderful touches such as slippers for muddy boot wearers, gentle hand soap and lotions in the bathrooms. Outdoor areas well thought through with heated lamps and dog friendly. Only downside we aren't close enough to walk here.

This Pub could be good but the landlord has zero people skills.

Having eaten here a few times before the last visit, my husband and I looked forward to Sunday lunch on Mothers day and I had booked a table for three but explained that it would probably be two as it is difficult getting her out of the house (she has Alzheimer’s).

Just had lunch at the Royal Oak for the first time and it did not disappoint the staff were polite and served us quickly and the food was spot on would recommend this pub to anyone.

We regularly eat at the Royal Oak as it’s the only local restaurant that we’ve found where the quality is consistently good so we know when taking family or friends that we won’t be disappointed. The menu changes daily and includes some lovely seasonal touches. I had the tandoori salmon and quizzed the chef on how to make it at home it was so succulent! The scotch egg is to die for - always on the right side of warm and a bit oozy. We love the sharing Camembert and the homemade desserts like the different flavour Eton mess. I wasn’t a Chardonnay fan but the knowledgeable landlord explained it was a lighter less oaky version and I loved it. The staff are always welcoming, and friendly, and happy to give local info or walking routes. Dogs seem welcome too, with a stash of biscuits behind the bar to keep the most important members of the family happy.

Looks great when you enter but the first thing you notice once seated is the place is soulless with a library ambience. Roast beef returned cold and over cooked, replacement hot and over cooked. Roast Pork and deserts were much better. Overall disappointing!

Lovely pub with great food. Excellent atmosphere and very friendly cheerful staff. We have been there several times, and never been disappointed. Will definitely be going again.

Had lunch here today, 4 adults 1 child. Disappointed to say the least, fantastic decor let down by the service and the food. Sat for ages waiting for menus and drinks order to be taken by a less than cheerful barman/owner/waiting staff, despite there being only one other table occupied at the time, had to ask for a children's menu took quite a while to come (just me or having a 10yr old with me should I have been offered this with the other very limited menus? ). I had pork belly and bacon pie, I found little evidence of bacon and only 3 yes 3 small pieces of pork in a very watery pie, nice pastry though. Food order eventually taken and delivered promptly and turned up very well presented. All in all I shan't be going back in a hurry for an over priced lunch, shame.

Viewing a house nearby and decided that Sunday lunch was in order. Everything was very good right from the start. Very nice friendly welcome. Very good with our two year old grandson. Food was good, service very good so I would definitely recommend this lovely little village pub.

Me and a friend enjoyed a Delicious fish and chips & goats cheese salad. It was brilliant with attentive service from staff. Highly recommend.

My partner and I had seen this pub on our travels and had a quick look at the menu once but were unable to eat there. We recently went there for dinner as a treat and were so disappointed. The environment and service were lovely. I have not had such awful carrots as veg for years, soggy and tasteless. The lamb was slow baked but ended up being just like stringy mutton. My partner's duck confit was just too greasy. So disappointing. we don't know if the regular chef was away or it was a day off. It looks as if it ought to be really good food to go with the decor; just wasn't.

We chose to hold a family reunion over a lengthy lunch at the Royal Oak. The food was excellent served at a leisurely pace with many nice touches. The staff were very efficient, friendly and welcoming. We will revisit again!

We went as a group of three not long before Xmas for lunch. A nice setting in a small village between Basingstoke and Alton. A friendly pub with good service. We shared a fish platter for starter and then chose braised lamb shoulder for two of us and sole for the other. All meals were very good. The orange and cranberry Elton mess was a difference from the normal Elton mess and very tasty. We will definitely meet up there again

This is my second time of reviewing this pub. There is literally no better customer service offered at any pub I have ever visited - as a staff group you cannot fault the service from start to finish which is better than many higher end restaurants we have visited. We had a minor 'glitch' which was dealt with in an impressive way, and we all stated that it was a perfect set of responses to the problem. The owners really care, genuinely, about the experience they provide to each group. The table settings and interior are immaculate, there is just a feeling of consistency and strong leadership supported by experienced staff. Thanks again Royal Oak, we will be back.

7 of us went to the Royal Oak on Friday night for Christmas dinner. The food was tasty and well presented, we all enjoyed what we had chosen (I especially loved the cafe latte panne cotta). We were served at just the right speed and in a friendly but unassuming way. I was particularly impressed by the the way they went the extra mile to make some adjustments to the menu for one of the members of our party. We had a sort of separate room where it was easy to hear each other talk but there was also an upbeat atmosphere from people in the other part of the restaurant. I would say this was our most enjoyable family Christmas dinner experience over the past 5 or 6 years visiting various pubs in the area.

Just back from a surprisingly good meal at a very reasonable price.

Disappointed with food, not much choice, and no atmosphere.would not visit again, not good value for money.

Lovely pub off the beaten track. Well cared for and nice decor. The three of us settled for a light lunch deal, me with cauliflower starter, the other two for main and dessert. My cauliflower was delicious and as a non-dessert eater, I have to say their desserts looked delicious and plentiful. All in all made to feel very welcome and a lovely halfway visiting point between friends that we will certainly use again.

Found this via a search on our way back home as we were hungry and fancied a good pub meal. The reviews on TripAdvisor were good, so we detoured off the main road to find it. The pub was very quiet, and we arrived before their food serving times but that was not a problem. The landlord welcomed us in, checked with the kitchen and seated us. The food was excellent - tasty, substantial portions, arrived quickly and was excellent value. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending it, and we will visit again when we are in the area.

The Royal Oak in Lasham is tucked away but well worth seeking out. The a la carte menu is backed up by a great value lunchtime set menu. Everything seemed to be very fresh and just after halloween pumpkin soup seemed very fitting! Great pub

We are very pleased with finding this pub, and had no idea somewhere so good was close-by to us. The presentation and maintenance of the exterior and interior are immaculate; you can tell when driving up to it that it is a well-looked after establishment with high standards. Inside the decor was incredibly pleasing - it has all been very carefully planned out, from the chairs and tables, to detail with the many accessories, art-work and flowers. Everything looked incredibly clean and very welcoming, a genuinely comfortable and thoughtfully designed environment. We were welcomed immediately and the service throughout was about the best I've received in any pub. Tables were set ready for dining, with absolutely glossy spotless cutlery and glasses. The theme I felt throughout was about 'standards', and there was no doubt that those responsible for the day to day running of this establishment have clear views about the type of experience they want customers to have, from arrival to leaving. The day we were there it was adults-only groups eating, and a nice calm and quiet environment without obtrusive music playing (hurrah!). There are larger tables, in their own slightly private areas, but mostly there are smaller tables for couples and groups of 4 in the main room.

I have never eaten here but cycled past many times and last night was the night to finally give it a go. Most of us had the lamb shoulder which was excellent and a very decent portion but there was sausage and mash, steak as well as fish on the table. All very good portions and certainly no complaints from us on the food. I heard that the Sunday roasts are goos there. Guess we will have to go and find out :)

We called in for a quick break, early afternoon today. We chose the whitebait and the calamari - and both were excellent. Crisp, hot, well-seasoned snacks. Washed down with a good pint of bitter and a glass of rose.

We’ve been to the Royal Oak many times as a couple & with family & we’ve never been disappointed. The menu changes each time we visit. The food has always been very good & last night it was excellent. The fish in batter was perfectly cooked - crisp batter & moist fish. The pork belly was excellent & the panna cotta was delicious The staff are friendly & helpful. We will definitely go back.

Roast beef with horseradish and rocket on white bread plus chips and a pint. Chips were delicious. Delicious! Bar staff super friendly. Zero WiFi but that is pretty standard in the area. Reasonably priced.

Visited yesterday lunchtime with friends. Delicious food, particularly recommend the warm scotch eggs. A warm welcome and excellent service. Highly recommended.

Visited for Sunday lunch with friends. The food was absolutely delicious - beautifully cooked and presented. We tried a selection of starters, followed by various main courses including the roast pork, slow roast lamb and fish and chips. We will definitely be back!

This pub was a real find. Lovely quiet location in a sleepy village, delightful garden, friendly staff and really good food. Just the place you long to find for that pub lunch in the country. Not as busy as it deserves to be.

We went here last night for a family meal. The food was to. die. for. beautifully presented and tasted as good if not better than it looked. The menu was unusual and unique to the restaurant. The service was good and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. What finished the experience off were the interesting little touches such as the handmade wooden salt and pepper container with the cutest little salt spoon. A lot of the wooden tables are also handmade. These are all done by a local carpenter.

This was my first visit and we picked here as a venue for an after work meal and catch up. Well, what a find. It is a lovely village pub with a large car park. The welcome when we came in was wonderful, which is always a good start in my book! There is a garden to sit outside and a very comfortable restaurant area, as well as separate bar area. Decor is really beautifully done. The meals we had were delicious and pricing was just right.

Just what you want from a village pub. Situated by the church in Lasham. Big car park. Lovely peaceful garden and restaurant inside. Very good, imaginative food, reasonably priced. Good wine and beer.

Everything about this pub is right. The tranquil location, good simple food and friendly service.

It is always a friendly pub with a constantly changing menu. It was our wedding anniversary so we went in a party of 4 and had a delicious meal. I had Whitebait served in a paper cone, shoulder of lamb, and a rich chocolate desert. The Andwell Muddler cask ale was in perfect condition and the primitivo red wine was delicious.

My two friends and i ordered three different dishes from the menu including a meat, fish and vegetarian selection. All three were beautifully cooked and well presented as well as being served quickly. Each of the meals was substantial and extremely tasty. The service was also excellent, to be commended.

Always enjoy the food here,been many times,lunch,supper, Valentine's,quiz and a roast on a Sunday,never disappointed. The menu always has something different and the staff are really friendly,also very dog Friendly.Ben is also very helpful and knowledgeable about his wines. Can't fault it!

We had a wonderful meal to celebrate my birthday after I flew in a Glider at Lasham. The ambience was conducive to the happy feeling. The food was extremely good and the service came with a smile.

We had a birthday celebration there on Saturday and, as always, the food was great, the service was friendly and quick and the general ambience was very relaxed and welcoming!