Royal Oak at Burton Leonard in Harrogate

A great surprise, we had booked whilst staying locally and didn’t really want to walk far for our lunch and a drink. The pub was full of ramblers when we arrived but as we’d booked we got our table and enjoyed a really lovely roast, desert and a great couple of pints of Timothy Taylor. The staff were fantastic and couldn’t do enough to help us enjoy our time there. If you’re passing please pop in you won’t be disaappointed.

In an age of insincere and instant digital connectivity, where the pace of life seems to quicken with each passing day, there exists a timeless institution that stands as a beacon of warmth and humanity amidst the hustle and bustle of cold modernity – I am of course referring to The Royal Oak in Burton Leonard. When passing visitors come to Burton Leonard for the first time it is unlikely that they will get the chance to visit each resident’s private home in order to gain a deeper appreciation for the place. Acting as the village’s communal dining room, living room, and – dare I say it – site of worship, The Royal Oak offers the occasional traveller just such a window into the community it serves, and a more welcoming atmosphere I can scarcely imagine. This venerable establishment, with weathered wooden beams and comfortably lived in furnishings, serves as a sanctuary of conviviality in an increasingly fragmented world. Here, shielded from harsh realities outside, amidst the comforting aroma of home cooked food and championship award winning ale, strangers become friends, and the stresses of the day melt away to the infectious soundtrack of laughter and lively conversation. I should forgive you for thinking this all sounds too good to be true, and yet this is precisely the experience my wife and I were treated to when we decided to ditch the car and stop by the Oak for a drink on our way home last Sunday. Within five minutes of receiving a warm welcome from Landlord Steve and his partner Lisa, we’d become engrossed in a lively and entertaining conversation with two regular patrons at the bar. Though we’d never met these two Oak regulars before, we quickly established several shared interests and even some mutual connections, much to our amazement. Herein lies the almost indescribable magic of a proper British pub. In an era dominated by impersonal chains and soulless establishments with passing one-time-customers, The Royal Oak offers a rare glimpse into a vanishing way of life – a world where hospitality is genuine, and human connection is valued above all else. Here – I am pleased to say – the art of conversation is alive and well, and the simple pleasure of sharing a pint with friends and strangers alike takes precedence over the distractions of the digital unreality of modern life. Steve is a past master in the art of hospitality, it was as much a delight to be served by him as it was to watch him interact with all the other guests. The truth is that we could easily have passed by and headed home for an early night spent watching some mindless program on TV – but for a chance last minute decision (my wife’s incidentally) we were treated to a most memorable afternoon, enjoying a quality of hand pulled beer that is genuinely hard to find these days, whilst revelling in the company of strangers. It is no exaggeration to say it went a long way to restoring my faith in humanity’s intrinsic capacity for warmth and friendliness. Could all this have anything to do with the championship award winning ales? Well the plain fact is you shall have to find that out for yourself. In fact I strongly recommend that you do just that, you will be better off for it.

Best Sunday lunch homemade yorkshire puds and the gravy is so delicious,really friendly staff,me and my family felt really welcome by the owners Steve and Lisa ,definitely recommend to go and we certainly will go back

We decided to have our Christening party at the Royal Oak and we could not be more pleased that we did. We were very well looked after and Lisa & Steve could not have done more for us. Food & drinks were great, and it was a fantastic atmosphere in the lovely cosy pub. Thanks again xx

A lovely pub. A really fun night with friends. Steve, the landlord is very welcoming and friendly. Limited menu but good value. A good selection of beers. I would thoroughly recommend

Great hospitality. Fabulous music. Brilliant food. Steve and co are a must to meet as they make you feel part of the village and to miss this gem would be a loss to a Burton Leonard visit.

What a lovely pub. The service was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly and I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The landlord is fastidious about the quality of his cask beers and I had some of the best kept bitter I’ve had in years. Well worth seeking out.

I had heard that the Royal Oak served a good pint of Tetley Cask but tasting is believing and the pint pulled by Steve ( think he’s the Landlord) was one of the best I’ve ever had! The quality was so good I was forced to try the Hobgoblin Gold and the Timothy Taylor’s as well which were equally good! I was also tempted by the welcoming atmosphere to have something to eat and the food offering is high quality, traditional homemade pub food and great value for money. Portion size was such I had no room for dessert. I will certainly be returning here very soon!

It's hard to find a cosy pub with good quality homemade food!! But we finally have! Thoroughly enjoyed our 3 course meal. Good service and great value. We will be back.

Great local pub with a brilliant atmosphere, Steve, Lisa and the staff always make you feel more than welcome. Just given the kids a choice of where to go for food and I’m reliably informed that “it’s even better than McDonald’s”. What more could you ask for!

Lovely friendly atmosphere, great food and reasonably priced. Beautiful walled beer garden to the rear and dog friendly. Thoroughly recommend.

I am disappointed about a poster up in the toilets stating their glasses do no have sexuality ! First how do you know? Have you spoke to them? Secondly if a remark has been made welcome to the 21st century your a pub and if your offended find a different career and let the few customers enjoy their night

Had a cracking burger there with the family. Really good selection of beers and really well kept. Lovely beer garden out the back. A proper pub. Thanks

Absolutely faultless came in with my brother and sister on a Sunday after a negative experience in a neighbouring village. Could not have been made to feel more welcome, lovely outdoor area, cosy pub, extremely friendly and attentive staff, delicious Sunday dinner (we have been talking about it for days), will be returning!

After moving to the village during the winter of 2020 amid the covid hospitality closures, we were eager to visit the pub on re-opening and were not disappointed. This pub is an absolute hidden gem!!! 100% recommended for both food and drink if visiting the area. Lisa's pub classics are delicious, including Fish and Chips and giant filled Yorkshire puddings on Sundays. The hospitality from Steve, Lisa and all of the staff is second to none and there's always a warm atmosphere. Fantastic beer garden out the back in the Summer months which is huge and cosy indoors complete with a fire for the Winter, we love it (along with our dogs who always get treats on arrival). Overall a great village pub that we can't recommend enough.

Great pub, great service, had a class time, appreciate the hospitality and the free chips with curry sauce

Good food and friendly staff. Fabulous post lockdown steak burger with cheese and chips, sat in the sunshine in the beer garden.

Dad and I haven't been here since December and of course there have been some changes but not to the warmth of the welcome from Steve and Lisa. The menu now includes a fabulous mixed sharing platter of pie, salmon, meat, dips, bread and cheeses including my favourite - baked Camembert. Dad and I tucked into this and washed it down with an excellent Theakstons and coffee. Thank you so much, we are really pleased to see you again after the uncertainties of 2020. See you soon.

Came across this gem of a pub a couple of weeks ago. The most hospitable landlord and friendly welcoming staff. They were fully booked (for food) however we were able to have fish and chips in the bar area as they had just opened. The food was excellent, service with a smile, a nice pint, chatty locals and a roaring fire. Will most definitely be back

We are only recent visitors to this pub but we already really enjoying coming to eat here. The welcome we receive each time is heart warming and this is matched by the quality of the food. We have eaten on a Friday and now tried the Sunday lunch. Both were spot on. My wife is a vegetarian and she was so pleased to see a vegetarian menu but also that when she asked to mix and match items from the menu, this was no problem. After our first visit we were really impressed that when we next went in they remembered us and that my wife was a vegetarian and even the choices she made on the previous visit. Excellent. The food is a nice mix of traditional home cooking with a selection of specials. I struggle to resist the steak and ale pie but also loved the Sunday roast. Both came with lovely fresh vegetables cooked just how I like them. We will be back.

As a party of four we sampled the new Royal Oak menu brought in for 2020. There was a good range of starters however the main courses were superb. The ladies went for the sea bass which got rave reviews and I had the Haggis neaps and tatties which I think was on the specials board. =The whisky sauce was fantastic. There was a nice buzz to the restaurant with a steady flow of locals in the bar and a busy but not packed restaurant.Great music in the background.A definite hidden gem off the beaten track but only a few minutes off the main Harrogate to Ripon Road and well worth a visit

First time we have visited The Royal Oak. We will certainly be back! Food is superb and well presented. We were served quickly and staff are very friendly.

We were staying in the near by crow house barn(very nice by the way) for a few days,and thought we would try the royal oak on recommendation. What a fabulous place. We are from the midlands so not locals,but felt at home the moment we walked in. We were greeted with a big smile and a lovely hello from i think it was Steve the gaffa apologies if i got the name wrong . We opted for a 3 course meal and started with the black pudding stack. What a treat topped off with a perfectly cooked spot on. The chips were also spot on,i dont know what they were cooked in or how they were cooked but they were special. So i must give the chef a massive compliment,you sir are a star,sorry i didn't get your name,which i should have. So to sum up our visit, beautiful village gastro pub,that we were made to feel very welcome in,never felt rushed,and i thought price wise was very reasonable for the top quality ingredients and top quality chefing if thats a word five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The food and service were both excellent. I would say that the steak pie was the best I have ever had. The fish my husband was served was as big as a whale and beautifully cooked. I only wish I had left room for dessert as they looked amazing!

We received a warm welcome from the staff when we called for a drink and light meal after being recommended by Callendar House B and B. We enjoyed it so much we decided to return the following evening to sample their new menu. The steak was cooked to perfection as was the Seabass. I would highly recommend this place for food and drink.

We travelled from York yesterday to explore the area and checked out trip advisor for recommendations for a pub lunch. The Royal Oak sounded interesting so we gave it a try. A wedding party was gathering so it was a a pleasant atmosphere despite the rain!The friendly service and excellent food was very much appreciated. The two course lunch was superbly presented and cooked to perfection. We’ll definitely return soon and hopefully sit in the beer garden. Thank you.

Welcoming pub with good value food, craft beers and pleasant surroundings in this smart village. Two courses at lunch - tasty food, nicely presented. Will definitely be going back

What a wonderful pub this is, the small villages on the outskirts of Ripon can have a strange atmosphere. However, this pub has a wonderful feeling when you first arrive with absolutely lovely landlords. The people seem very friendly, the decor is so ‘yorkshire’ and the food is phenomenal. What an incredible little pub & hats off to the landlords for making this one you would like to return to. The young girl who was serving in the restaurant tonight (maybe 13,14?) was such a delight too, so polite, very good at her job and it’s lovely to see a young girl working so hard on a Friday night. Thanks for making us feel so welcome!

Dad and I had no idea where we would end up on Saturday, we just kept taking different turns until we found this little gem in Burton Leonard. From the first warm welcome from Steve and the way they allowed us to sit at the bar to accommodate Dad's leg injury, we knew we had found a good place to stop for lunch. The two course menu had a really good choice and was excellent value. Lovely home made soup for us both, followed by meaty butchers sausages & mash and a warm chicken caesar salad were all delicious. Drinks and a cafetiere of coffee rounded off the meal. We staggered out with a promise to return. Thank you Lisa, Steve and Rich for a great lunch experience.

I booked this for family in Midweek,Three starters Fried Calamari,duck pate and smoked mackerel.Very large tasty portions.Followed by two sirloin steaks and steak and ale pie.

This seems like a very popular village pub. We visited on a curry evening and the food was delicious. There was a good selection of dishes, all very tasty and well presented. The creme brûlée was one of the best I have eaten in a while.

This pub has been recently recommended to us through numerous people so I’ve been dying to try. Firstly and most importantly the owners are lovely. Married I think, and what polite happy genuinely lovely people they are. The food is another level. Freshly made. My partner had the bubble and squeak, beautifully presented and delicious. We then had the chicken and sun blushed tomatoes and he had the pie. Dessert was a fantastic home made treacle and custard. Words cannot describe how Divine this meal was. And to top it off the price was very reasonable. I’d pay a lot more for my meal it was that nice! The pub itself stunningly laid out. Love the decor and the music. You really can’t go wrong. And I’ll be back shortly. :) thank you once again.

Kathryn has the Goan curry and myself the Yorkshire steak n ale pie with hand cut chips and vegetables which was both fantastic and served in a very warm welcoming environment 🍴❤️👍

Had a great lunch there mid-week. Sunny day, we ate in the beer garden. Very welcoming pub, excellent meal, thoroughly recommend.

Excellent food 10/10 great service friendly staff couldn’t ask for anything more thoroughly enjoyed our visit

A warm welcome , great atmosphere . Good choice of food all served with a smile . Can’t wait for the next visit .

Ate in the Royal Oak on Friday. Had a great meal and I would recommend the pub to all.

Thanks to Lisa, Richard and the restaurant team for a great evening catching up with friends. All our guests ate from the main menu, although the specials on the board were equally tempting. Veteran landlord Steve, keeps a fantastic range of cask ales and caters for the discerning Gin drinkers with a wide choice. All in all a lovely pub dining experience, not to be missed!

2 of us visited on Sat 12th Dec, had sirloin steaks (both cooked exactly how ordered) and 2 desserts. Both courses were excellent and the staff extremely friendly all in a lovely/cosy setting. Would definitely recommend and we'll definitely be going again when up that way.

Called in on spec with two colleagues following a business meeting in the area. Great food with a good selection of cask beers. The "Oak" is a typical village pub - a great setting in a pretty Yorkshire village. The food was superb and reasonably priced. The business meeting was partly to celebrate winning a contract in the area so we will definitely be back.

I have eaten here several times since the Royal Oak changed hands and have never been disappointed. Their food is delicious and the menu has something for everyone. We organised a birthday meal here for 12 of us and every one of us commented how lovely the food and staff were. Very well organised and super friendly. I would thoroughly recommend, you won't be disappointed!

Just popped in for lunch with my son after we decided it was too wet for golf! Super lunch, very reasonably priced with a well kept pint of Tetleys in front of a welcoming fire. Will definitely be back.

Cracking village pub. Great selection of cask ales and lots of varieties of Gin. Also had the best fish and chips for lunch, superb!

Re visited this pub after two years to find a change of ownership. Steve and Liz plus chef Rich and what a team. Ate here on three occasions, each one the welcome, Service and the food was excellent. They have the right recipe for success, friendly service, a good Menu with just the right amount of choice, beautifully cooked and served. A special mention of the fish which my husband said was the best he had ever eaten. Wishing them every success with their future plans. We will be back!

A last minute stay at an Airbnb in the village. The host recommended the Royal Oak and it did not disappoint. The staff were very welcoming, the food was just to my liking and the service was good and friendly. I was also pleased with the music being played. Maybe not to everyone's taste but certainly had me humming along. Highly recommended.

Popped in for an evening meal whilst family were visiting. Very happy and very full. Really lovely people. Will definitely go back. Highly recommend.

First time we had visited since new owners took over. Food was good but service slow. Our booking was for early evening but after ordering we had a long wait for our main course we were told this was because we had ordered pies, perhaps this should be pointed out when ordering?

After winning a competition to eat here we are so happy we had the opportunity.The hosts Steve and Lisa only opened in February but certainly know what they are doing as it was very busy but the service was great menu had plenty of choice and the food was freshly cooked and delicious and we had a fab evening .Thank you we will return very soon

Superb food Excellently priced Mine hosts couldn't be more friendly as Wed the customers we chatted to. Will deffo return

Friendly greeting on arrival, asking us if we wanted a drink or go to the table. Good range of gin, including a very interesting rhubarb and ginger. A pleasant dining room, with tables well-spaced

Excellent meal with good service in a beautiful village. You will need to book but well worth the visit.

Primero visitamos el Royal Oak hace algunos años cuando se alojen en Burton Leonard. El pub estaba recomendado y sin duda no nos decepcionó con las comidas que tenía entonces.

Good value good food most excellent ,truly enjoyed a lovely lunch with family and catered for wheelchair user as ramp put out for us

Acabo de volver del Royal Oak, Burton Leonard. Qué experiencia tan maravillosa, una cálida bienvenida por parte de la casera, quien dijo que por supuesto que no era demasiado tarde para el almuerzo (a pesar de que era casi final del servicio). Nos mostró a través de un jardín muy agradable, nos dio los menús para elegir y trajo bebidas. Dentro nos sentamos en una buena mesa en la ventana, la comida era deliciosa, porciones generosas y bien presentada. La carne asada era muy sabroso y abundante. Mi marido y yo no podía manejar un flan, pero la de pera, manzana y ruibarbo sonaba delicioso, así que estuvó preguntamos si podíamos como comida para llevar, casera era feliz de obligar. Sin duda volveremos. Gracias. x

Nuestro grupo de cinco visitamos el Royal Oak para una cena la última noche, y nos quedamos muy impresionados por la amabilidad y cuidado por el personal. Cuando reserva tuve destacó que uno de nuestro grupo fue a la lactosa y agradecería que ofrecieron más de fruta fresca para un dulce, y que proporcionaría la crema sin lactosa si fue una ayuda. El día antes de hacer la reserva, el chef me llamó para decir que no era necesario ya que él crema tenía todo en la mano. Estuvimos encantados cuando un trío de postres, una lactosa crème brulée apareció con galletas, y un desastre eton, dúo de sorbetes con fruta fresca. Muy, muy pocos lugares conocer este nivel de atención, y estamos muy agradecidos. Que nuestra noche. Fueron ordenados sólo dos entradas, confituras black pudding que me dijeron eran deliciosos. Para los platos principales tuvimos la merluza, pastel de pescado, pastel de carne, solomillo y Medallones de filete. Otros dulces, incluido el trío de crème brulée, tarta, helado y caramelo, y el jengibre y esponja de albaricoque. Todos eran abundantes y muy bien recibido. El chef es para felicitarles. Una celebración de cumpleaños fue muy especial. Gracias por una noche maravillosa. No dudamos en recomendar una visita al Royal Oak en Burton Leonard.

Came with friends who used to live in village. Very friendly welcome . Food ordered included veg curry, gammon, fish pie - all very tasty. I had trio of puddings which included fantastic Creme brûlée Well worth a detour if travelling in the area

El Royal Oak es un país antiguo Pub come Inn y es indicativo de impresión de un Yorkshire 'pinta de cerveza y un restaurante. En un ambiente completamente mojados. La calidad de la comida y la presentación es abundante! Es evidente esperando (como se hace...

Llegamos a Burton Leonard para una estancia de 4 noches en casa de principios de enero, y espera comer aquí cuando llegamos pero estaba cerrado por 2 noches a causa de una enfermedad. Nos las arreglamos para conseguir una comida más tarde que disfrutamos. Jueves...

the food was really good and the staff were very welcoming on arrival and the price was fantastic too will definitely recommend to everyone

Visited early evening on a Saturday, whilst staying in a nearby village. Lovely place with a very welcoming landlady, wood burner, & lovely cozy atmosphere. Great choice of meals on a small menu, but there were several dishes that took my fancy. My wife & I settled on a sirloin steak with all the trimmings & a sauce each for an additional cost. Superb meal, perfectly cooked, great service & all cooked by the landlord to order. Real ales, I had the Black sheep , perfect, good value,really wish this place was nearer to where I live, I would definitely become a regular.

warm welcome started off a great visit ,we called in for Sunday lunch with some friends whilst visiting the area .The staff were excellent and obviously enjoyed what they were doing this came across in the high level of service we received .The food itself was plentiful & cooked to perfection.If you are in the area dont hesitate book & go

meal out with friends D & R, food very good, beer great, service from owner and staff, all you could ask for, well worth visit, dont miss this grate pub, shame its a 100 miles away!!, T & M

We have been visiting for several years the quality of the food is always excellent. Staff always obliging and welcoming. The pies are particularly good.

We have been going to the Royal Oak for years as my parents live in the village and their food is always outstanding, we went last night for my sisters 40th birthday celebrations and there were 12 of us and the service was outstanding and everyone's food was fantastic! Even though we were a big group we were all served our food and sides at the same time and the plates were lovely and warm and the food was all hot! Stunning meal and the staff are always friendly and make you feel welcome, we will always go here for special occasions and we live in Knaresborough! thank you to Julie and her team X

We went with our friends who live in Burton Leonard and another couple visiting them, to have dinner, and turned out to be a brilliant night. Very Friendly staff, and the one who served us, Angela, was so patient with us to choose our food. The atmosphere was brilliant as everyone is local in that small village, so they know each other. I ordered black pudding and bacon salad as starter, and gammon with egg and pineapple for main, so yummy and juicy, and for dessert, some pudding with ginger with ice cream. We had a bottle of bubbly, 2 bottles of white wine, 1 or 2 bottles of red wine, with few pints of beer and lager, 5 starters, 3 mains and 3 desserts. All for approximately 140£, heaven. We're going there again tonight. If you're in this area, I highly recommend it. I attached a photo of my starter.

Visited during "Pie Night Special". Staff very busy but made us very welcome and apologised for delay. As it turned out, the delay was minimal and did not detract from the good food and pleasant atmosphere.Selected two mains which were delicious and well presented.Prices were about average.Staff were a credit to the establishment..... Thank you.

We've lived in Harrogate for 16 years and were unaware of this treasure of pub until we had a long overdue catch up with a lovely couple. Sunday lunch was wonderful - generous helpings, fresh vegetables and 'can do' staff made it a great experience. Would recommend a long walk before or afterwards to burn up the copious calories you will devour! Cheers!

This place was recommended to us, when we were visiting Harrogate. Initially thought it might not be up to much, but the staff were lovely and very helpful, and the food was really good and very good value for money. Good portion sizes and very tasty!

Great, traditional pub grub in a tradition country pub. Take a walk around this lovely village and finish with a great pint and food.

Have visited here over several years now and always been good food and friendly atmosphere.Called recently while dog walking and ate dinner in garden at the rear.Friendly staff and reasonable prices.

We always go for a meal in this lovely village pub and it is always good! Friendly staff and cosy atmosphere.

Friendly family- run pub, excellent home cooking and very good value lunchtime deal. Lovely homemade pie and gravy and very well cooked fish and chips. A shame that we hadn't left room for the jam roly-poly. We will definitely be going back.

We made a booking for Easter Sunday. The pub was busy with similarly minded guests. The choices on the menu were superb with a great range of home made starters and puddings as well as traditional Sunday roasts for mains. We had the crab pate and roast leg of lamb. It was gorgeous. The main came with trays of vegetables and potatoes and extra gravy if you wanted it. For pudding we opted to share a passion fruit and lemon meringue cheesecake - it was sex on a plate! Truly delicious. Three courses, wine and couple of beers for just over £50. Well worth a visit!

This was our third visit to this pub, set in a beautiful village; we visited after walks in the beautiful surrounding countryside. The level of service from the friendly hostess and her staff is outstanding. We went for a Sunday lunch and the set menu offered a fixed price for one, two or three courses - we went for the three courses for a great price of £16.95. This was truly excellent value for the quality of food that we were served. I would recommend it to anyone - lovely beer too! The atmosphere of the pub is very agreeable too. We'll definitely be returning!

Another excellent meal as always,very reasonable.Friendly staff.We visit on a regular basis & have NEVER been disappointed in 13 years.

So I've eaten here a few times now and have to say I have never left disappointed. The ingredients are locally sourced, the chef is a passionate cook and the pub owner and that's probably the best recipe for a really honest delicious food and a friendly service. It is loved by the locals so there is always a nice and warm atmosphere. My personal favourite - lamb rump with red current and red wine sauce or lamb shanks. My friend is always singing praises to a roast belly of pork or chicken curry which is apparently a secret chef's recipe. I am definitely going back as long as I live in the area.

This restaurant is excellent value for money and for the highest quality of fresh,locally sourced produce, staff were very talkative and conversational, as well as polite and well-mannered, food was delivered promptly and was cooked to the best of ability, atmosphere was very warm and welcoming, and complemented the decor very nicely.Would definitely visit again

Excellent value for money freshly prepared food..This is an excellent pub,run and owned by local family All the food is cooked from scratch,the portions are generous,food is always hot and delicious ...really fair pricing.A warm friendly welcome from John,Julie,Angie and Natalie

Six of us dined at this restaurant for a birthday celebration on 1st November. The 2/3 course Sunday Lunch was mouth watering and exceptional value for money. Great service and a lovely ambience. We will certainly be back for more. Would highly recommend.

Had lunch with a friend Oct 2015. The fish and chips he ate were "the best I have eaten"n. I think the chips were double fried, a tested sample showed they were the best I've ever eaten. I had the Thai stir fry and it was delicious, cooked spot on with fresh ingredients. Service was spot on and attentive. Beer was excellently kept. Definitely a place to visit.

We dined here for Sunday lunch after looking for some where new to eat , what a great find we both had the three course Sunday lunch and it was fantastic, great service and a lovely atmosphere a nice pint and sensibly priced Would highly recommend

We have visited this restaurant many times over the years.Never once has it gone below its excellent standard.A family run business. The chef is exactly what his title suggests - a properly trained chef.Staff are always welcoming.Great value for moneyGreat selection of food.(This restaurant provided excellent evening meals as well as lunches)

We had pre booked breakfast as a group of 20 on our way to Ripon Races and were not disappointed. We were served with full English breakfast and all the trimmings plus toast, tea, coffee, and even enjoyed a glass of prosecco.The service and food was excellent and can strongly recommend. Julie and the team were very friendly even letting us have the use of a phone charger. Hopefully we will be back same time next year

We decided to eat here after a recommendation from a friend.. I wasn't disappointed ..the menu was varied and very reasonably priced.I had the mushroom started which was divine,my husband had the soup which he said was delicious.For mains I had steak with all the trimmings which was done to perfection.Hubby had steak pie with veg and potatoes...I was gutted I couldn't manage a dessert..the food was well presented and very tasty..the staff were helpful ..I would certainly return .. It's an old pub I fact when I lived at Copgrove in the 60s I remember sitting outside this pub having lemonade and a bag of crisps with the salt packet...so it was nice to go down memory lane.

I went to the Royal Oak for a family party it was splendid I have an amazing starter of mushrooms followed by and amazing main then one of the best cheesecakes uv ever had the staff are amazing and so helpful its that good I've been there 4 times !!

1st visit to the Royal oak and what a brilliant experience! lovely traditional pub with a very friendly welcome. The menu was varied and very reasonably priced, the food was all freshly cooked and obviously homemade, well presented and absolutely delicious, We were so full we couldn't manage dessert but i'm sure that would have been lovely too, we will definately return.

Spending the weekend away, and out on a country walk,came across this little village pub, what a find, service was excellent staff more than helpful and friendly towards strangers. Food was excellent especially the belly pork portions more than ample, we had a starter to share, two mains, and a pud to share, four large wines, two lagers, one cider, all for the cost of £59 truly fab. Even sorted our taxi for us !

Went for a family meal recently; only 2 other people came in to eat whilst we were there. Smelt of chip fat when you walked in - very off putting. Menu uninspiring and food was awful. A member of my family looked into the kitchen whilst outside and said they did not want to eat there again when they had seen it. My scampi arrived - brown on the outside & still frozen inside - sent it back after leaving a semi-eaten piece on the place. It arrived back (having been chucked back into the fryer) on the same plate! Yuk.

Our meal on Saturday 14th March was the latest of many visits to this great little pub, but I have never reviewed before, so here goes. You need to book early because the Royal Oak is always popular and busy.Sat down at the table with a pint of Daleside Ale and on this occasion I tried the Haddock and Chips with mushy peas, and just like all the other meals I have sampled here it was excellent. I was going to have a Dessert but I was full from the main meal alone (also helped my wife to finish the vegetables), however having tried some of the pud's on previous occasions, they are some of the best I have tasted.The staff are always friendly, polite and efficient and even though my Father inlaw was paying the prices are very reasonable.

Great menu choice, good food, decent prices, good beer. What more can you want from a village pub. Now needing. To book to get in though!

Needed a place to catch up with friends that was central to us all. We chose well. Very good food, good service and good price. The Belly Pork was excellent. Just what we needed. Highly recommend,

Went on the basis of an overheard conversation. Can only agree with others. Pate was obviously homemade; my beef was not overcooked - but not rare enough for me, a personal thing. My wife's roast potatoes passed muster, so they must be good-very rare she says that. Being a confessed foodie I cannot fault it. So Hare and Hounds is on our list of ' to do again.' Not many places get on the list - picky, yes, we are. You will not be disappointed.

I could go on all day how brilliant this place is. From the great atmosphere, to the excellent tasting food. There was simply not one thing that we didn't like. It's nice to see a family run establishment that is actually run properly and by people who care about what they do. My partner and I went for a dinner for a small celebration and weren't disappointed. The starters we had were the pate and the pork fritters, for mains, we had the turbot and the pork and black pudding pie. All homemade and nice and hot. The veg was cooked perfectly so we are definitely coming again. Thank you guys and girls for a great evening. Damien and Amy :)

Lovely traditional pub, serving excellent food. So many choices it was hard to decide what to have! Dined here with 5 friends and all of us enjoyed what we had. The fish pie went down a treat! Had the 2 course option which was excellent value for money. We so wished we had room for dessert as they all sounded absolutely yummy - maybe next time! This was my first visit - came on a recommendation and there will now be many more visits. A very warm welcome from the staff and fantastic service. Would certainly recommend.

Three of us dined here for sunday lunchWell what a pleasant findA warm welcome from the landlady,and friendly staffWe all chose the beef main course,which was excellent value at £9.95All home cooked,three generous slices of beef and perfectly pink.The veg was plentiful and not over cooked,plenty of gravy and an extra gravy boat.....a little too much for me personally but him indoors lapped it up like a true yorkshire man !!!We will definetly call againthank you

Friends we were staying with took us here and it is one of the best Sunday roast we have ever had in a pub. The meat was plentiful and very tender and the veggies were fresh not tinned or frozen. Although all the tables were booked the meal soon arrived and served by happy staff

Really cosy traditional pub, with super homemade food and great big portions!! The owners are really friendly and pals travel out from Harrogate to eat here as such good value.

We went with friends for the first time I thought the meal was passable but I have had a lot better. My Husband had the gammon with egg and pinapple the egg was like a burnt piece of rubber they did change it when asked but it should not have come like that which puts me off. We ate everything but this was not a place I would go back to.

Went for my Mums 60th Birthday. Had our own private eating area.We were a party of 11 and every order was correct. The service was good and food was very tasty and good portions.Would recommend the Ox cheek it was delicious.

We found this place on the last night of our holiday, just as well otherwise we would have most definitely come back a stone heavier!!! Just expected to get typical 'pub grub' how wrong were we..... we experienced one of the best meals we have had in a long time and so reasonable £12.50 for two courses - well worth it. Cannot recommend this place highly enough will definitely be back when we are back in the area.