Based on 2.308 opinions finded in 5 websites
Based on 2.308 opinions finded in 5 websites
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Great food, lovely staff, beautiful city, will be back
Claire Kent . 2024-12-21
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Nice food, good drink selection, and a warm welcome from the staff. Had a steak sandwich on the lunchtime meal and it was delicious. I thought it was excellent value. Nice traditional pub inside with nice Christmas vibe.
Terry S . 2024-12-18
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What a fabulous pub. After a very negative experience at the pub next door we wandered into The Royal Oak and received a great welcome from Sam who went out of his way to ensure we enjoyed the rest of our night. We often visit York and will definitely be returning to the Royal Oak.
Carol S . 2024-12-18
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My sister and brother-in-law met us here after doing some Christmas shopping. We got there at 1300hrs. There were no tables on the ground floor so we had to go up some twisty stairs to the first floor lounge. It is small but very comfortable. We had an enjoyable meal and spent an hour or three having a drink. The Royal Oak in Goodramgate is on the edge of the tourist centre. If you want a pub that serves meals, the staff are friendly and helpful, The Royal Oak is the place to visit.
Alan G . 2024-12-17
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Pre booked a table for four. Really oldy pub. Great service, really friendly guy behind the bar. Good selection of ale. We had nice meals, well cooked but far too much on the plate. Could not eat it all. Recommended!
NorthernSouly . 2024-12-16
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Our second visit to this lovely old pub and we weren’t disappointed. Quick service and very good portions. Food was hot and tasty and the staff were friendly and helpful. We were seated upstairs in the parlour and found this to be comfortable and welcoming.
Traveleyes . 2024-12-16
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Up from Surrey for the weekend. Had a fantastic meal. Pie was superb. The pork belly was to die for. Thank you royal oak
Mr D . 2024-12-15
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Needs a refurbishment. Food is good pub grub not what I was expecting hadn't researched properly. The buildin was a disappointment . Looks very grubby carpet, bathroom and upper dinning area. Table are small round to small for 2 to eat and have drinks. The food arrived well before the drinks and the water was on the table when seated but you had to ask gor glasses. Disappointed could wait to leave.
Karen Smith . 2024-12-08
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This might be hard to believe but I may have had the best fish and chips I've ever had. Next visit to your I'm coming back
Mark . 2024-12-07
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Lovely food. Portions far too generous. I could not manage a starter and mains. Fryrbfly staff. Need to book.
Sue Mallett . 2024-12-04
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Been today for a Sunday lunch worst Sunday lunch ever beef was just pure fat all veg and roast potatoes were frozen vegetables which was barely cooked and someone should take time out to clean the toilets
Jill Wilde . 2024-12-01
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Gorgeous cosy pub in york fabulous food and great atmosphere. Staff attentive
Jill Billington . 2024-11-27
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Popped in for a quick drink and snack. Excellent friendly service with good food and beer
Stuart Ibbotson . 2024-11-23
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Visited this lively pub for a beer ahead of a meal at Little Italy. Nice old place with a lot of character and history - memorabilia and esoterica on display. The beer was Moretti. Lager for the people. I think this is more of a real ale pub though and I noticed they have Timothy Taylor’s Landlord, which always seems to be popular with ale-drinking types. Sat in the smaller bar to the front, other customers a mix of tourists and locals. A traditional pub then. Decent place to sup a drink and chat.
Rich Deerdog . 2024-11-18
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Only had a pint...but was a very pleasant place
Nick Aplin . 2024-11-17
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Too cramped in seating..definetly not a place for taller people
josha curtis . 2024-11-15
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In my many visits to York I must have been here but Madge forgot my list. A pleasant pub with the main drinks room to the left on entering.Snug to the right. Lovely proper pub room with bench seating and roaring log burner. Four real ales. Madge told me to have the Great Newsome Sleck Dust golden ale. She had a half of Moretti. Not the best choice for her. ( dash..had Cruzcampo on back bar.) The background music made up for it..Kinks, Cat Stevens, America, early Bowie etc. Lovely dining room to the year. Tiny rear patio. Cask Marque pub.
MADDOGLEP . 2024-11-14
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Met up with a old friend and a great place
Grant Inglis . 2024-11-12
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Great pub with decent ales and really good atmosphere
Louis Sherwood . 2024-11-09
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It's probably one of the nicest Steak and ale pie I've ever had. Next time we are in York visiting, we'll definitely come here again.
golden gamer 55 . 2024-11-08
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The food is OK, the service is OK. Atmosphere not great but OK. Booked by my wife as we wanted some good pub food. Reviews are fair, but to be honest, I was a little disappointed. We arrived in time for our table, the place wasn't particularly busy and this made me question why. I think this place is more of a lunch dining place than your evening meal. It's not that the food was bad, but it's more of a good, hearty type of food than fine dining. We ordered our food and the starter was in the table before the drinks arrived. My wife asked if they were on the way, and the waiter brought them next. The table was tiny. We struggled to fit our plates in without them hanging over the edge. Again, please don't think it's a bad place. But be certain you want pub food. The food was tasty, and we did feel full when we left, so we couldn't complain. Limited selection of beer and the one I originally ordered was run out when they came back to us. I'm not rushing back, but I may possibly try at lunchtime next time.
Mark Dawson . 2024-11-04
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A traditional pokey British pub. I could almost hear the ghosts of old Yorkshiremen applaud me as I split the G on my Guinness! Would recommend.
Christie Alderson . 2024-11-02
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Great atmosphere. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. Food was delicious! Highly recommend for a traditional pub experience.
Emily Romain . 2024-11-02
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Visited around 1pm for lunch during ghost week, food was absolutely fantastic. Absolute steal at £12 for a lunch and a drink! The man who seated and served us was alone on the floor due to someone calling out and he was really attentive and absolutely smashing it! We enjoyed our meal so much, we came back the following day around 4/5 to try the dinner menu. 10/10
Gabby Sanders . 2024-11-02
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We missed out on a table for Sunday lunch, so visited during the week. Lunch menu had a great choice, quality of food was spot on and very decent price.
Captain Kirk . 2024-10-31
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Such great staff, my first time visiting York All the staff made us feel so welcome and all were happy to impart their knowledge of York and where to go. I would highly recommend this pub. Thanks to you again.
Mike Hibbert . 2024-10-28
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Great pub offering good quality food and drinks at reasonable prices
John Murrie . 2024-10-24
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Good food landlord friendly service Good
leslie paul . 2024-10-23
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Great wee pub, decent food but if ye want a drink fae the bar, ye'll have a long wait, one barman great the other useless, easy order but took forever to get our drinks, 1st guy brilliant, what can I say, there's always yin that lets the sude doon......
Leahcim Rehsif . 2024-10-22
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Popped into this pub after seeing the lunch deal advertised outside, lunch menu and a drink for £12. Pub had a really nice vibe, quick, attentive, friendly service and the food was tasty and good value
Nicola Weedon . 2024-10-21
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Just went in for a couple of drinks this evening. Always like to call when I'm in York. Beautiful traditional pub, the cosy front room had a real fire lit today.
Mick Chapman . 2024-10-20
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Great ales, fab food, lovely staff. Thank you
Alan W Marsden . 2024-10-20
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Decent pub with decent food. Nothing great but it did hit the spot for lunch.
David Striker . 2024-10-19
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Very warm welcome from friendly and engaging barman ( which a lot of pubs in York could learn from!). Beers were great too. Will be happy to visit again.
Paul Mason . 2024-10-17
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Proper drinking pub. Open fire, good choice of hand pulled ales, usually have T.Taylors Landlord, very well kept. Love it.
Stephen Kirk . 2024-10-13
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Warm welcoming. Perfect lunch portions. Gareth provided amazing service and made us feel right at home.
Robert Bane . 2024-10-13
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The food was delicious...service fantastic
Dale Parker . 2024-10-13
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Never eaten here just love going as its a great old pub. Fire gorgeous and warm in winter. Cosy bar area and dogs are allowed. In there one time and the dogs outnumbered customers. Lovely city pub. Staff very good.
Margaret Machin . 2024-10-13
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Food was excellent. Staff was friendly. The local brown ale was amazing. No complaints at all. Would highly reccomend
Burn After reading . 2024-10-09
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Gorgeous Sunday roast! Reasonable and huge portion. Extra gravy when asked for and lovely, friendly staff. Would deffo recommend and can’t wait to go back!
Michaela2729 . 2024-10-08
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Cosy and a great place to end a long day.
Greg Howie . 2024-10-05
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Lovely pub set in an old building with lots of charming characters. The drinks were nice as was the food and very reasonably priced. The staff that were there were lovely. A nice place to sit and spend an hour
David Walker . 2024-10-02
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Lovely lunch menu the guy was busy but very helpful
Lynn Telford . 2024-10-01
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One of the best Sunday roasts I've had. Generous portion of veg along with the meat and Yorkshire puddings. Lashings of gravy with more on the side. Delicious and was so full by the end we had no room for dessert. Was a bit cramped inside, but that's a minor complaint. Overall, a great place to have a roast on a rainy Yorkshire Sunday.
Anne Caldwell . 2024-09-16
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A fantastic evening with great entertainment, thanks to the Beardy Busker!
Lea . 2024-09-15
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Meals were very good although the chips were a little greasy. Apple and raspberry crumble excellent. Bar staff very good.
Philip Langford . 2024-09-12
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Very old pub in centre of York. Dark wood panels and beams. Toilets upstairs, with extra seating upstairs.
Helen W . 2024-09-12
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Always a delightful pub and the ales are top notch .. entertainment most nights.very friendly bar staff .well worth a visit when in York ..not eaten in there since last year but the foods always been great
Ian Rhodes . 2024-09-09
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Good selection of real ales. Food very average overcooked fish which was replaced. Chips undercooked for my wife. We were directed to the first floor tables. Hygiene questionable. The pub superficially looks olde worlde. Too few staff for number of customers. I would not recommend.
John bennett . 2024-09-05
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Great traditional pub. Great beers and service.
Darren Rigg . 2024-09-04
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Had dinner here wow. Fantastic meal trio of roast meat. It was delicious and huge we both couldn't eat it, after having chicken strip's for starters. The best meal we have had in the last 4 weeks in Europe. Potatoes gravy carrots Yorkshire pudding cabbage, parsnip strips and extra gravy and cauliflower in cheese sauce. Beautiful meal in such a lovely place, if you want a Sunday roast this is a must.
Wayne Lynch . 2024-09-01
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Excellent little pub and the food is outstanding, I went for the mixed grill and can not fault it, steak cooked to perfection and delicious eggs, I would like to personally thank the chef as he/she is doing a great job, desserts were amazing and pints were lovely would definitely recommend, not too busy at peak times either
Max Hatch . 2024-08-30
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I had scampi tonight and they were purely awful. I had to spit the 2nd one as it was like rotten and had the whole dish thrown away. Worse the bill was wrong by more than 25% The waitress seemed sorry but who knows finally? Overall, very expensive and disappointing
thierry arribard . 2024-08-27
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Stopped there for dinner yesterday, very nice staff and good food. Small traditional pub which means it wasn t too noisy and we really enjoyed our visit. Our cider was fruity and excellent.
Marc deFrémont . 2024-08-21
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Nice pub with good food. I had a pie myself which was good but not fantastic
Arno v.d. berg . 2024-08-20
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I popped in here with my wife for a drink last night only to be treated with utter contempt and have absolutely no idea why! I walked out!
Stevendt69 . 2024-08-19
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Excellent food, lots of choices and beautifully presented. Can't wait to go back.
Jo Martin . 2024-08-19
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A lovely friendly atmosphere in a very traditional pub setting. Really relaxing and chilled.
Forgotten Companion . 2024-08-17
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Lovely, friendly staff, even last thing. A well served pint too.
NA A . 2024-08-15
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Just popped in for a beer service was good beer excellent
gary porter . 2024-08-14
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Stunning place! Authentic, cozy and exceptionally delicious food. The chips with the shell - the best!!! The service is kind, kind and cordial.
Danny Yaka . 2024-08-13
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Our salad and aoli were served on same plate as the fritata and it was so HOT we couldn't touch it! Hot floppy lettuce is not good! Fritata was only about 5 inch diameter. Big disappointment. Lager and atmosphere is good. Still here.
Sheelagh S . 2024-08-12
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Pleasant service in a local with air conditioning and multiple rooms. Magnificent food
Daniel Vidal Martinez . 2024-08-09
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Lovely traditional pub, with a good range of food and drink. Decent value.
Tony Turner . 2024-08-05
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Didn't eat but the staff were amazingly polite and welcoming x
Diane Reid . 2024-08-04
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Beer was nice. Didn't have food. Live entertainment was, entertaining.
Stu Budden . 2024-08-02
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This is a beautiful listed property, built in the 17th century with quirky seating areas and huge appeal... Nestled in the busy streets of York (town center) amongst the many shops and boutiques this pub offers some really great looking food... I never ate here but I saw what others had ordered and it did look really good. Gareth has been landlord here for many many years, very welcoming and hospitable... Thank you 👍 Upstairs is an additional seating / eating room which can be used as a private function area... ( The Video shows this room ) A great place to eat and drink if in York for a visit. No parking as in the town centre 😎
Damian aka Evo. . 2024-08-01
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Excellent Sunday roast. Friendly service in a comfortable environment. Had a lovely lunch. Nicest we've had in a long time !
Karen Pickett . 2024-07-25
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Had a great time here, staff are very friendly. Entertainment was brilliant.
Gary Tweedy . 2024-07-20
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Pretty poor. Went in Saturday night. Chips were obvs left over and reheated from lunch - were really dark and a bit greasy. Burger bun was stale and had been toasted so it was crispy. Fish batter was really greasy and the fish itself was not cooked very well on the inside. The people on the table next to us had the same problem with chips and fish, and had asked for shepherds pie and got lasagne. So, a bit rubbish really. Service was ok though.
Karen Miller . 2024-07-20
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35 years of loyalty to this place, doesn't that rate the place. Awesome.
Shaun Major . 2024-07-18
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We had the Sunday roast here yesterday evening. It was delicious! The vegetables were all fresh and cooked beautifully and the beef was tender and tasty. Proper Yorkshire puddings too - none of your Aunt Bessie’s! Only one small complaint - not enough roasties but that’s just because they were so nice I wanted more! Nice raspberry snd apple crumble to finish off - a hint of coconut in the tipping was a nice touch. Staff were friendly and efficient and the cost was reasonable. We pay more for a Sunday roast down south that isn’t half as nice.
Sushy210157 . 2024-07-15
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Has Sunday lunch. Nothing special, in fact a bit disappointing, veg ok but let down by the meat.
Paul Farnaby . 2024-07-10
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Excellent and tasty food ! Perfect Fish and chip. Lunch menu 12£ with High variety of dishes . Great service. Perfect place to have a lunch.
A A . 2024-07-01
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We have lived in york for a very long time but never thought to go here for food. We wernt disappointed what a lovely meal and i am a fussey type. Staff lovely place lovely food lovely no complaints.
Arlene marshall . 2024-07-01
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Found a lovely quiet space for our family catch up - ideal. Beer was pretty good too.
Archie Gray . 2024-06-27
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Worst Sunday Roast I've ever had. I wouldn't know where to start to tell you how bad it was..Just avoid is my advice..
Caroline Nightingale . 2024-06-23
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My breakfast pancakes were cold and hard, not edible. Very disappointed
Anne Gray . 2024-06-18
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Quaint place with great food. My biggest complaint was that service was slow - though incredibly friendly, and they weren't trained on how to make cocktails and therefore not making any unless you wanted a simple liquor and juice. That aside, it was certainly worth a visit. Might swing in again for more of the pork belly, honestly.
Jessica Smeltz . 2024-06-16
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Very quaint pub in the middle of York. Excellent service and the meal was lovely. Made to feel very welcome by the staff that was on duty.
Jane23121958 . 2024-06-13
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The Yorkshire puddings were as flat as a flip flop (but were delicious) the roast potatoes were superb, the veg was pretty average. Unfortunately, the beef was dreadful. It was incredibly difficult to cut. I was going to complain, but my daughter insisted that I didn’t. The portion size wasn’t great either. Nice staff, lovely looking pub in a great part of York. More effort with the meat and overall look of your dinners? Not a bad experience but could be much better.
Writers Black . 2024-05-29
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Poor service. Our second visit was so disappointing. The first meal was lovely and service was friendly and prompt. The second time my husband was served the wrong meal three times. First totally wrong, second pie on its own, third right pie wrong veg, obviously pushed on the initial plate. He gave up.at that point and went home hungry 😕
Angela Ward . 2024-05-25
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Brilliant Indie music great service by max brilliant food and great range of ales and drink would definitely recommend
maxwell field . 2024-05-19
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Friendly old fashioned English pub.
Heather Hutchison-Cockburn . 2024-05-13
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Excellent place to stop for dinner or lunch if you prefer.
Raffaele Dalia . 2024-05-04
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First time in York in over 20 years great day out .called in the Royal oak for lunch was not disappointed .I had the steak&ale pie with chips and peas I must say the biggest and chunky ive ever had.my partner had the 3oz Burger with all the trimmings she was not disappointed either .the staff were very pleasant and professional .I would recommended if you are in York call in for lunch.
Stephen Hodgson . 2024-04-29
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Superb. We went looking for a good pub burger and absolutely nailed it. Service is friendly, beer choice is great and the food is top notch. And gluten free by default!
Gavin Wiseman . 2024-04-28
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Lovely chicken burger. The food was fresh and hot.
M Stacey . 2024-04-25
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Lovely spot in York. My parents tried the Sunday Roast for the first time and they loved it, my girlfriend and I had the homemade vegan alternative and it was delicious too. The staff was very attentive and nice. Highly recommend
Elia Saviatesta . 2024-04-23
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Nice old York pub. Staff friendly and helpful. We called in at 1415 and were pleasantly surprised. Nice beer too!
Steven Goldthorp . 2024-04-22
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We had a spontaneous visit to the Royal Oak on Sunday during an impromptu trip to York with our young son. We were grateful to be seated and this was in the upstairs parlour room. Great environment with welcoming staff. Great Sunday menu. Food was tasty.
Ellie Comber-Davies . 2024-04-22
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Just around the corner from the Minster, this place is surprisingly local and friendly. The barroom was full of regulars enjoying pints with the newspaper or a book (and even a dog). The fire was going. Had a tasty plate of bangers and mash to to enjoy with a pint of cask ale. They had several solid handles along with the trusty Landlord. A couple different rooms with different vibes and a really nice dining room upstairs. Menu was all quality offerings. Bar staff were friendly. Great pub!
Matthew Garcia . 2024-04-14
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Really nice place. We met friends there for a drink and stayed for a meal. The food and service were great.
Hedy Parkin . 2024-04-08
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Friendly and helpful staff. Enormous tasty portions.
Anna Townsend . 2024-04-03
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Enjoyed the Roast Beef. A unique twist on the quintessential Northern Sunday roast. Star anise in the Beef bullion gravy, crispy kale (I think) and excellent, roast potatoes. Beef cooked to perfection. I'd recommendes thr place to anyone. Traditional, comfortable atmosphere with contemporary food and drink. One of the best places in York.
Alex Dawson . 2024-04-01
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The fish finger sandwich and chips were delicious
Julie Hancox . 2024-03-28
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Turned up for lunch, seated within 5 minutes, ordered, and asked numerous times if we needed condiments, drinks, if everything was OK. Delicious steak baguette cooked to perfection and fish and chips for mum. Couldn't fault anything at all. I'll definitely return.
Julie Beattie . 2024-03-19
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This is one excellent pub! The upstairs in particular is lovely and even private! Food is excellent! West Ham fan behind the bar though so as a Leeds fan always a bit of friendly banter 😉
Damian Heaney . 2024-03-19
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Went there with a group on Sunday and can say the food has much improved. I believe new Chefs have been recruited and it was immediately apparent in the quality of the cooking and presentation. Service is always great and team are always helpful and friendly. Will be back. Great local pub feel with good, fresh food prepared by chefs.
Katherine Melton-Scott . 2024-03-12
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Lovely cosy pub in the heart of York.
claudia calvino . 2024-03-11
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