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Walked in the pub where the owner/landlady was smoking outside. Not a great first impression. Went in to be told they were only doing roasts. At 1.15 they only had 2 chicken left. We ordered and sat out side with our drinks. The waitress called us in to a very empty restaurant area where are meals were on the table. Lots of roast potatoes and some meat. We asked when veg was coming out to be told the had run out of veg the night before!!!!! We couldn’t believe it! We told them we didn’t want it. The landlady/owner did offer us to take meals free of charge but that wasn’t the point. We have been before but the fantastic chef they had has left! We’ll never go back. Needs a complete revamp and new chef!

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LoveTravel630327 . 2023-08-07

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What a disappointment, all I can say is I feel sad. I did sooooooo much research looking where we could find the best Sunday lunch…. I stumbled across this place on trip adviser and after reading so many excellent reviews, I was so excited to try this pub in a beautiful location. Sadly it wasn’t even mediocre. I have to start with the food. We ordered 4 vegetarian roasts and a plant based burger. The burger was dry and hard. The roasts, honestly I don’t know what to say- apart from it was the worst meal I have eaten in nearly 50 years! The chef came out to say he would have to freshly prepare the vegetable crumble, which he normally makes in advance. This made it sound yummy & extra special. However when it arrived 10 mins later it was sliced boiled carrots and broccoli florets covered in a glupey raw flour topping. ( this had to be scrapped off!!) The accompanying fresh vegetables were……….. sliced boiled carrots and broccoli florets! My partner joked we definitely had our 2 of our 5 a day! The roast potatoes were ok, the Yorkshire puds - very “ standard” & chewy - so I would be surprised if they were made in house! We decided to skip dessert! The pub was beautiful from the outside in a lovely location, but sadly the run down interior did not match its exterior. Everything felt a little grubby and a fatty greasy smell in the pub greeted you! On a positive note - the staff were friendly & dogs were welcome. In retrospect we should not have eaten such a poor meal and we should have sent it back to the kitchen, however I didn’t want to offend! I wish I’d taken photographs as our meal looked nothing like the other reviews on here! I feel fuming we spent almost £100 on a meal of such poor standard, we will definitely not be returning.

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Kate T . 2023-05-08

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Good experience - friendly staff, good food and beer, pleasant ambiance. A world away from the bistro foody establishments that are all too prevalent. Good to see a large local crowd.. Recommended

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smithslawn . 2023-04-14

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An immediate traditional air about this pub as you enter. Warm and friendly staff, we felt at home straight away. The menus was easy to read and straight forward. We had good food and no pressure to move on after coffee.

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Jeff W . 2023-01-22

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When booking a table for a meal to celebrate our wedding anniversary, I just asked if we could have a nice table. When we arrived we were ushered to a beautiful room illuminated by candles with a beautifully laid table with red hearts scattered on it. We were introduced to our waitress Lesley who could not have been more attentive when serving our excellent meal. Cath and Andy the landlords should be nominated as hosts of the year. Thank you for making our evening special to your excellent team. We will be back.

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Paul T . 2022-08-22

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Last week we stumbled upon the Royal Oak whilst staying in Farfield for the weekend. It was incredible! Kath and Andy were absolutely delightful and couldn’t have been more hospitable. With food allergies I even spoke to the chef to ensure the Goats Cheese salad would be okay.. it was delicious! We loved it so much we booked for the whole family to watch the rugby on Saturday and we had an even better time. If you are in the area then it is a must visit. Thank you for being so kind!!

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SammyHuss . 2022-08-10

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We had a first class Sunday lunch here today - roast beef and Vegan Pie with fresh veg. Both were hot, delicious and portions were plentiful. Pudding to follow - home made apple crumble and chocolate fudge cake (both were light and lovely). Staff were welcoming and very friendly. We will certainly come back again and try something from the extensive menu. Unfortunately, we were overcharging - 2 course Sunday lunch should be £14.99 (a deduction of £2 each on the sweet). To be fair to the staff, when I phoned up, they realised their mistake and gave me a credit of £4 back onto my card.

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jeremyhM1358TO . 2022-07-17

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We ate here this evening for the first time in a number of years. Staff were friendly from the outset but the food was distinctly underwhelming. We ordered the creamy garlic mushrooms to share to start.....the mushrooms were well cooked and hot but had so much garlic sliced among them and the bread was only toasted on one edge, the rest was soggy! I ordered ham and chips (no beans/peas or eggs) as a lighter meal but was given so many chips. Also the 2 slices of ham were obviously out of packet rather than cooked and carved and were thin and mediocre at best. My husband had the "gourmet chicken pie", with dauphonise potatoes and vegs, the pie was stone cold. On telling staff the plate was removed but the vegs were left on the table. The pie was clearly heated in a microwave and returned by which time I had virtually finished my meal and the vegs were cooler than they should have been, We opted not to order desert but asked for the bill. That bill didn't have any reduction in price but on asking my husband's meal was eventually reduced by half. The website prices are not what are shown on the menu......everything is £1 -£2 more expensive in reality. Finally the table was "sticky" and the flower vase held scummy water......neither were pleasant. Such a shame as the venue is in a lovely position. Sadly for us our evening was a real disappointment and we won't be returning.

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joules66 . 2022-05-28

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We had a great meal at this lovely pub. We received a really warm and friendly welcome including our dog. Brilliant food - huge portions. We’ll be back.

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Puntapr . 2022-04-12

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Thank you to the Royal Oak for home delivering our Sunday lunch today whilst recovering from Covid . The food is fantastic here . Matt the chef has recently won five stars for food hygiene . Cath and Andy are superb managers of the pub .

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jeremymG9348XV . 2022-04-03

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Had a lovely meal during a busy Saturday evening with our five month old puppy. We were given a quiet corner of the pub and were greeted with a handful of dog biscuits for the hound. Friendly and fast service, welcoming staff and and overall fantastic experience!

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pterchu . 2022-02-19

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We booked here at the last minute. The pub was busy when we arrived but were swiftly shown to our table with a drinks order taken straight away. We ordered food and it arrived in good time, the steak which was at a good price was as good if not better than I have had anywhere else. The staff were very busy but the service was excellent. I would definitely go again.

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jerrywickwar . 2022-01-15

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Sarah, Lesley and Matt (the Chef) hosted us superbly. We were a group of 11 staying at a local hotel wanting to walk to a pub for lunch. We started with drinks outside and were treated to fast and friendly service. We moved inside to eat and the food was simple, fresh and of a very good standard. Not a gastro pub but just how a very good pub should be (with none of the fussiness or pretension). Worth a visit.

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AdamFawsitt . 2021-11-13

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We were recommended The Royal Oak by the receptionist at Tortworth Court Hotel, where we were staying with a big group of friends, as a nice pub within walking distance (25 mins) of the hotel. The food was good quality pub food, and just what we needed for a Saturday lunch. Members of our party had the fish and chips, sausage and mash, pie, lasagne, shepherd’s pie, BLT sandwich, cheese and chutney sandwich and tomato and roast pepper soup. All were nicely presented and everyone scored their food a solid 8/10. The landlady and her staff were very pleasant and really added to the atmosphere of the pub.

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chloe1976 . 2021-11-13

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Called in as local hotel did not do a roast on Sunday. These guys had a table for us and the food was amazing the service was superb . A real pub doing what it does best. Thanks for looking after us, we were so full we could not do Desserts.

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h5dunlop . 2021-11-08

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Had a really good experience at the Royal Oak, brilliant atmosphere, great staff, and really good food. Can't fault the way we were looked after, worth a visit

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Martin M . 2021-10-25

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We visited having read the reviews. Without a reservation, we were still seated without any fuss. The service was friendly, the food freshly cooked and a step above the pub norm. With real ales at £3, I defy anyone to find fault.

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MICK0950 . 2021-09-25

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I stopped here for lunch after a morning walk along the Cotswold Way. Nice location with very friendly staff providing an excellent service. Lovely food.

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VWPJ . 2021-08-27

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We spent a week in the Tortworth Shepherds hut and found this pub/restaurant to be the nearest to us. What a find! The staff and locals were so friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to help us. We went to the pub...

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christinepY4539HW . 2021-08-02

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We found this pub in the Good Beer Guide - it certainly deserves to be there as the real ale was fantastic. We went for Saturday lunch and had a lovely meal, back in the evening "just for drinks" and ended up with pudding which...

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WagglerTango . 2021-07-20

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We had dinner here on Friday evening last week. My daughter has coelic and we enquired what was available. The chef came out in person to discuss her dietary needs and see what he could do, he was most helpful. This was a wonderful change...

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Debbie157 . 2021-07-11

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We stayed nearby and found this pub on trip advisor,very welcoming staff,value for money and lovely meals

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Damian H . 2021-07-01

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We visited the royal oak cromhall for food tonight & it was excellent. Andy, cath & the team are very welcoming. Very good value for money, waitresses are very good & attentive. Overall great place for food & drinks with a lovely atmosphere too. Well...

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W2293DTrebeccac . 2021-06-30

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We were on holiday in the area so booked a table in the bar for my wife and I so as to guarantee being able to watch the England game. Was given a bar stool table right in front of the screen and was immediately...

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Mark R . 2021-06-29

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Only called in for a drink as the weather was beautiful and found the service to be very friendly indeed. Drinks were excellent and prices as one would expect.

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Terence K . 2021-06-26

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Wow such a friendly pub!! Covid has made going out a bit anti-social and this place couldn’t be more social! A lush location, a very pretty building with a great selection of drinks, especially for a Thatchers fan. The food was well priced, piping hot...

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richa2017 . 2021-06-17

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We were renting a cottage in the area and decided to eat out each evening. We booked in advance which can be a bit of a gamble if you don't actually know the pub, but we needn't have worried! It is the most welcoming place...

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bumble3 . 2021-06-07

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We are visiting the area with our two dogs and found this place recommended on Google. The easiest booking I've ever made via email. The landlord is so welcoming and knew who we were as soon as we arrived and made sure to check on...

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Ellie B . 2021-05-21

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We came to the pub last night for some dinner as we were staying local , the food was lovely , the staff were amazing and friendly . Overall a brilliant pub ! The locals make you feel welcome and the landlord and landlady were...

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jaynewatson78 . 2020-10-25

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This old pub has a warm and welcome atmosphere. We particularly appreciated their efforts made to ensure a 'covid' free experience - pub is cleaned thoroughly, every single day regardless of customer numbers, toilets spotless and government guidelines followed. We enjoyed tasty beer battered fish...

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DIANE K . 2020-10-17

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Like a lot of couples during covid our wedding was postponed from April (we had been told we would be fine to rebook for September) but come August when we knew that we wouldn't be having the wedding or the reception that we planned we started looking at alternatives that we were not only happy with, but that fell within the government guidelines. And then we found The Royal Oak. From the minute we spoke to Kath and Andy and explained the situation they couldn't do enough to help. They ensured all safety protocall was adhered to, they listened to what sort of meal we wanted, allowed us to move the tables around to ensure our guests felt comfortable as well as making special dishes for those who had specific dietary requirements. The staff we friendly and helpful, the chef knows his stuff and not one of our 19 guests had anything bad to say about the food, in fact their reviews were glowing.We can't thank Kath, Andy and the staff enough for helping to make our day perfect.

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lotraml . 2020-09-30

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Staff here were very friendly and helpful. We were welcomed with a smile and made to feel at ease. Food however was a bit of a disappointment, very greasy and seemed like it might have been frozen or reheated in a microwave. Prices were very cheap - less than £40 for 2 of us.

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MooMoo19 . 2020-09-03

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Quiet country pub with craft beers and good food. Excellent choice of flavoured guns, ciders and quality mixers. Roast Camembert salad was great.

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Davidlcohen . 2020-08-07

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Currently spending the week in the area and popped in for lunch. We booked in but the weather was nice so we sat outside! Plenty of options drink wise (local ales, popular lagers etc). Menu is fairly limited, but after enjoying a selection of the dishes, it’s clear all the food is of good quality! Staff were lovely and happy to help! Anyone staying in the area I definitely recommend.

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woodleyreviewer77 . 2020-08-01

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Stopped by here on our way home from Slimbridge wetlands. The landlady was shining up the windows as we arrived...the building is beautiful and immaculately clean. We were greeted very warmly and ordered lunch and drinks. Drinks were lovely and refreshing and the food was fresh, hot and delicious. We had a lamb and mint burger it was great value and very tasty. Thoroughly enjoyed it here...it will become our regular stop-off on our way home from Slimbridge from now on. Thanks so much.

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StephanieP484 . 2020-03-14

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What a marvellous find!! We’re in the area for the weekend, decided not to eat in our hotel and came across this “pub” - absolutely fantastic.The staff were brilliant, service excellent and the cooking sublime.Kath the bar manager was brilliant, she looked after us so well and then gave us a guided tour of this very old pub.Alex the chef produced the most amazing food, such good portions we weren’t able to eat everything - much to our regret.Lance (joint owner) wandered around each table checking that people had had a nice evening - what a lovely touch (as he said I want face to face feedback)

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Morrisly05 . 2020-03-06

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Very friendly local pub recommended while staying at Tortworth. Reasonably priced and would recommend the pies (if they haven’t sold out already!)

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aleexxie . 2020-02-22

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Came here on a local’s recommendation and so glad we did.A warm, friendly welcome with the staff attentive and helpful, without being intrusive. Just as it should be in a great restaurant - not what we expected in a cozy country pub.The food was excellent, with good sized portions of fresh, and wonderfully well prepared and presented food. Although we chose the beef and vegetarian roasts - which were delicious - we were so intrigued by the varied and imaginative main menu, we’ve decided to come back to sample other treats. I have no doubt the trip will be well worth it.

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MrBrownBristol . 2020-02-20

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What an amazing pub, very accommodating, brilliant atmosphere, food was beautiful - highly recommended

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craigtA6782GN . 2020-02-14

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From the moment I found this restaurant on the internet and contacted them, they were amazing. I was trying to arrange a special birthday meal for my Father and they managed to sort it so we can have the private dining room. Having never been before, they most certainly went out of their way to organise a special evening. From the moment we arrived we were shown to a beautiful private dining room with a wonderful old fireplace and stain glass window. Our food was excellent and they even presented my Dads birthday cake perfectly. We cannot wait to return and highly recommend this place to everyone.

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AimMorg . 2020-02-02

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what can i say, me and my family booked a table for a cheap luch but oh my god the service , food and facilities were great and we hardly had to wait 10 minutes for the food to come out. it came out sooooo quick and was lovely . and the staff were so kind and caring.

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jhbertie07 . 2020-01-30

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What a great menu choice, steak was perfect and the stilton sauce just right . Portuguese steak just like in Portugal and the pulled pork burger was just what our teenager wanted .

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Mickycrumpton . 2020-01-27

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The staff were all so accommodating and friendly. Not only to my wife and I but also to our furry lads Marlow and Mitch. The Sunday roast was great, desserts were delicious home made specials. Definitely will be frequenting again very soon.

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richardpI9844MQ . 2020-01-07

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First of all I wouldn’t really give it a 1 star rating!

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L7695ZIjasminew . 2020-01-05

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We booked our Works Christmas party at The Royal Oak this year for 11 of us!We all had a great time, the table was really well decorated, the food was amazing!, everyone of us enjoyed our 3 course meal.The menu had variety to suit every person.The staff were attentive, friendly and gave great service!Thank you to the team at the Royal Oak!

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Watson-Greaves . 2019-12-22

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I was pleasantly surprised with the excellent service provided from our lovely waitress Sorrel from this quaint little pub. I was always greeted with a smile when service was needed not to mention a great sense of humour. My whole experience was topped off with the cooked to perfection steak.Would defiantly recommend

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BethanyMars . 2019-12-13

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5 old friends met up for our monthly pub night, which this month took place at the Royal Oak. The pub has been substantially renovated since I last visited some years ago. The place is light and welcoming and the staff are very friendly and polite. We all tried a pint of Trelawney which was excellent and sat down to order food of the evening menu. At least we tried to. The Royal Oak boasts a decent selection of pies but as we discovered they are not always available. We eventually manged to order something that was available but were disappointed that 5 of the 6 choices became unavailable after we had ordered. On the plus side, what arrived was tasty and there was plenty of it. My chicken pie was ok if not spectacular but for £13 I expected more. The 'creamy mash potato' was anything but with a thin crust where it had been clearly reheated or kept warm under lamp.

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glosflyhalf . 2019-11-22

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As we arrived we was met with a smiley face. Lush food... absolutely brilliant service...they certainly go the extra mile for their customers. Thankyou so much all of you. I have gorgeous pics of the food that trip advisor say are too large to upload. Will be returning for Sunday lunch tomorrow

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Erran_Wales . 2019-11-17

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Having driven past the Oak on many occasions, today we finally made time to stop for lunch. What an excellent decision this was, there was a warm welcome, great service and fantastic food. The staff were very attentive and the food good value for money. We will be looking to book the snugg for family dining soon. Many thanks Alex & Lance!

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Madgermusso . 2019-11-17

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Had a hearty lunch which was great. As it was raining , the piping hot food like beef roast and chicken speciality was a great hit.

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ejdsouza . 2019-11-06

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Wow - what a find!!! From the moment we arrived - where a member of staff so very kindly fetched an umbrella for my elderly father, to the delicious food served by friendly staff in lovely surroundings. I cannot sing the praises of this place and the welcoming staff highly enough.

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Gorings . 2019-10-31

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A super little pub serving excellent food in convivial surroundings with warm and friendly staff. Jade was particularly delightful!

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BARONBUFFREY . 2019-10-27

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We were staying just up the road from the Royal Oak for a wedding and decided the four of us would eat out on the Friday night. We found the welcome at the Oak to be very warm and friendly, a great group of young staff clearly were doing their best to make everyone’s evening special and the menu whilst good pub grub had a wide range of dishes available.

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Neil S . 2019-10-27

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Lovely meal, childrens meal was nothing special but he ate it all. Service was nice and friendly, will try again.

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Daren H . 2019-10-25

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Visited on a Tuesday night, moving house and unable to find pots! My wife had the macaroni cheese which she said was very tasty and full of bacon. I plumped for the filled Yorkshire pudding with homemade chicken sausages, which were very tasty. Would have liked to try the others on offer. Portions were large and the restaurant area very pleasant, as were the staff. Selection of real ales and lagers also very good. We will visit again.

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992andrewr . 2019-10-09

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We dropped in with friends and had a meal. Service was bad and food was even worse. Burger would have been better out the burger van up the road.

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magicmike820 . 2019-10-06

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Very friendly staff, prompt service and good value for money. If you are looking for a welcoming place to drink or eat or both and you are in the vicinity give this place a try you could do a lot worse.

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Lee T . 2019-08-28

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We visited this pub for dinner tonight, we were down for a wedding. Had our meal, food was amazing and the price was too! We were asking for numbers for a taxi and the owner (didn’t catch his name) offered to take us all back to our hotel, saving us a pricey taxi fare. Couldn’t of been more grateful. Kindest people I’ve ever met! We shall be back ☺️ Thankyou again!!!

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kiarah510 . 2019-08-17

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Amazing food amazing staff ❤️ Highly recommend!! Matt & Gary made our evening!! Thank you!! Defo worth a visit.x

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Gemma E . 2019-08-17

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We were staying nearby at the Tortworth Court Hotel, looking for a bite to eat, this pub is close by 5 mins by car. There was a friendly welcome in the bar and we had a nice seat in the restaurant. The service was good and friendly and plenty of choice, some interesting options including Portuguese salted cod fritters. The food is well priced as are the drinks.

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LouiseH562 . 2019-07-13

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Staying at the de vere hotel and looked elsewhere to eat. Found the Royal Oak. Lovely place great food and fantastic staff. Lovely young friendly girl served us tonight who made an effort to chat and interested in our stay will go back

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iancmax . 2019-07-09

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Very friendly and hospitable staff and owner. Dog friendly. Soft chairs... leather sofa. Lovely tapas food and guitarist playing fab music.felt like inwas in spain. Will be going back very soon x

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Kerry g . 2019-07-03

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Visited for an evening meal. Friendly reception although service was a little slow. The lady on the bar seemed to be trying to do everything. Had to ask for my meal to be heated up as it arrived lukewarm at best. That said, the food was tasty.

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jfenner . 2019-06-26

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I booked this place for dinner with my husband and my in laws. Reviews were all positive so was looking forward to it. Food service was very slow and the food, when it arrived, was just a bit ordinary. Not terrible- not good. Probably wouldn’t go back.

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rscallen2015 . 2019-06-15

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Went to dinner. Food is cooked to order as requested less spice in a dish and it was no problem. Definitely a freshly cooked pasta dish served. Helpful and friendly with the order. Quaint place with parking. Recommend

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steph c . 2019-05-06

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Lovely meal, plenty of tender beef, perfect Yorkshire pud, roasters and veg, good gravy too. Prompt, friendly service. Also many other choices on menu available. Worth a visit, very nice pub in lovely country setting.

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Caroline B . 2019-04-28

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I have eaten in this very quaint and friendly establishment a number of times before and have never been disappointed. There is a very warm atmosphere here and to be honest the staff make you feel very welcome.

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Nigel_829 . 2019-04-17

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We have eaten here several times in recent years but on this occasion we were very disappointed. The food was not of good quality and one meal was sent back as it was not what was expectedl. This was replaced with an alternative.

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Ian U . 2019-04-13

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My boyfriend and I were stopping in Tortworth Court nearby and after reading the reviews for the food provided in the restaurants there, we decided to have a look to see if there was anything nearby that we could drive to for good food and a good price. We both agreed that here looked nice, had good reviews, was not too far and was fairly priced. When we arrived, the car park was busy which to us was a good sign. Upon entering, it was a warm and relaxed vibe. After being seated there was plenty of choice of food, we both settled for the seafood pasta and we both really enjoyed it! The service we received was flawless and nothing was too much trouble. They had a wide range of drinks which was great to choose from! If you're in the area, this is a great place to stop for a relaxed and cosy night with either your friends, family or loved one.

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n_luntley . 2019-04-10

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Visited on a Tuesday night with friends. My friends didn’t have a starter but had the cheese soufflés which were excellent. For mains we had pies chicken coq au vin, steak and a gammon one and there is more! All were excellent. My wife had Portuguese pork steak which again was excellent. The beer selection is good with three well kept ales and the medieval well in the bar is interesting. Good night all round. Hidden gem!

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992andrewr . 2019-04-04

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Went on a Tuesday evening and the food was horrible there was three of us and mine was the worst one. I ordered wrapped sea bass and was expecting it wrapped in bacon or something similar it came wrapped in paper and foil with very grey looking veg and very watery and didn't smell to good either. One of the other people ordered the cod and the portion of fish was tiny, really not good. We called the manager over who was not happy and not helpful or particularly interested in our view and then sent the waiter who had only been there for a couple of days over to say he would take one meal of the bill. We all felt very sorry for the young waiter who was lovely and couldn't do enough and kept apologising for this he was lovely

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Caroline O . 2019-04-03

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Great welcome and friendly staff. Nothing on the starters menu that appealed to me but hubby went for cod. We were expecting tiny cod bites but they were more like small cod fish cakes, they were ok but a sweet chilli dip would have jazzed them up.

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row78 . 2019-03-24

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We visited on a Saturday evening, the venue was busy but not overcrowded. The staff were welcoming and attentive. The food was freshly cooked and portion size was good (we didn't have any room for deserts ). The chips are crunchy and tasty, the Cheese Souffle starter and Venison Pie was delicious. Well Done to Alex, Lance and the Team. We will be visiting again soon.

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Biker_Rae . 2019-03-24

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We stayed at the hotel down the road but fancied a change of scenery so came here. (Get a cab if you do the same). Lovely food selection and great wine choice. Staff were very friendly and we can’t wait to come back

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. 2019-02-23

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Friendly staff, good selection of beers, cold lager and correctly kept ale, good place to eat, everyone sitting outside was enjoying the chance of a spot of alfresco.

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. 2019-02-23

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Looking forward to a meal here but rather dingey side table, not impressively clean cruet, candle holder empty and no candles available. Very mediocre meal at over the odds price.y sharing your experiences, you're helping travellers make better choices and plan their dream trips. Thank you!

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. 2019-02-20

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Excellent quality and quantity of cooked to order food. A great friendly atmosphere about the place. Really enjoyed our visit. Will definitely be returning soon

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. 2019-02-10

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First thank you Tripadvisor reviewers as I wouldn’t have found this friendly pub without you! A friend and I came here for lunch, we had the Sunday roast, a choice between two meats. We both had beef with a fabulous Yorkshire pudding and freshly cooked vegetables, delicious. We settled for chef’s dessert of the day, a white chocolate creme brûlée with shortbreads. There is plenty of choice on the menu and pies seem to be a specialty.

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. 2019-02-05

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We visited the place on Sunday, with out any booking, & they accommodated us with welcoming arms. When you first walk in, you will notice that there is a very good atmosphere, with very friendly locals. There is a wide choice on the menu at a reasonable price. The food it self is cooked with a passion, with a very impressive quality & quantity. We will soon be returning, even though it’s 75 mile away.

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. 2019-02-03

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Firstly Lance and the team ordered my favourite beer especially for me! Things got even better once the food arrived, lovely fresh home cooked roast dinner and all the trimmings and extras! The burger was also superb.

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. 2019-01-27

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My husband and I visited for a Friday lunch. We had a lovely two coarse meal and sat by an open fire in one of the rooms, very relaxing atmosphere. We were greeted by a very friendly and happy barman who made us feel very welcome and was extremely polite, helpful and customer focused. My husband could not resist popping another log on the open fire. This was welcomed by the barman and I think the owner, who both were so accepting of this. It was a really enjoyable experience and would definitely recommend such a welcoming and customer focused business. The food and service was brilliant and in such a lovely setting, perfect. Thank you all at the Royal Oak.

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sonia139 . 2018-12-14

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We happened to stumble across this lovely pub on our way home. A last minute decision to stop and have some lunch.

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mindie2012 . 2018-11-24

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We had a family Sunday lunch and found the ambience pleasant and service friendly.

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Sarah O . 2018-10-25

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Generous portions, quality ingredients and massive homemade Yorkshire puddings make this the best Sunday roast I’ve had in England so far after +5 years living here. The staff were lovely and so patient with my parents who were visiting from Spain and didn’t speak a word of English. We’ll definitely be coming back in the near future.

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saraseo . 2018-09-23

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My wife and I had the extreme pleasure of visiting this charming country pub for an evening meal! The whole experience was wonderful, from the starters to desert! I had the Lamb Kofta as a main meal, and it was simply delicious ( although in all honesty, it was a tough choice, as the whole menu looked so tempting). Our waitress - Hannah, was a delight, so professional and helpful! To anyone visiting the area, I recommend very highly that you take the opportunity to go to this great country pub!

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StevenSevern1 . 2018-09-22

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Nice food and service the pub could do with a little upgade, other than that the place is ok little bit out the way

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julianbenton . 2018-09-06

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Reading the recent review by Smithy, he obviously went to a different place than we did. The beer was good, the landlord friendly and the food good. The portions were very substantial and require a good appetite to do them justice - perhaps a little too substantial for some, but better that than not enough. We enjoyed it and would certainly go back when in the area.

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Mike H . 2018-08-18

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Service great, friendly staff and nice atmosphere.

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Smithy_12_12 . 2018-08-08

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We really enjoyed our visit to The Royal Oak. The food was great and the staff were very friendly. Loved the beer too! We were staying just down the road at Tortworth Court Hotel and rate the food at Royal Oak better than the hotel. Will look forward to returning at earliest opportunity.

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TomH5827 . 2018-08-01

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We came here as a half way point for family getting together on what was a quiet Wednesday lunch time in this pub.

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CornwallHolidayer . 2018-07-09

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This pub has a gf menu online which is why we chose to eat there, along with its easy accessibility to the M5 (although it is in a quiet country location). After some initial confusion with a new waitress, a very lovely lady came over to sort out my order.She had a very good understanding of the requirements of coeliac sufferers' needs ,even stating that the chips were fried in a dedicated fryer without being asked. We all enjoyed the food (I was the only coeliac), which was well-cooked,plentiful and nicely presented. My husband really enjoyed his draught beer too!

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Caroline W . 2018-06-30

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Our party of seven thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Very quaint setting with separate rooms. There was a variety of meals too choose from (not just a Sunday roast) which pleased us. Was also impressed that we had table service not only for the meals but also the drinks. The seven meals were all presented together, were of great quality and volume. Can thoroughly recommend and will be visiting again.

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richardpI9844MQ . 2018-06-18

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Lovely pub set in beautiful surroundings. We partly chose this pub as it has a really good gluten free menu. I have a few other food intolerances and the staff were really friendly and helpful in guiding me through the menu. The food was great with generous portions. The pub is set in lovely countryside - would love to come back in the winter when the fires are lit!

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ClaireER83 . 2018-06-16

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First time visiting this local pub tonight and we will definitely be back! The food was amazing especially the chocolate brownie! Service was great, only two staff but both were very friendly and helpful and had big smiles. All round an extremely pleasant night.

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jacobjamesmarley . 2018-05-28

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Popped in on a Sunday afternoon for a quick drink to escape the hot sun. Was faced with demotivated bar staff, a chef who was sitting at the bar complaining about the heat. Didn’t feel overly welcomed. Wouldn’t go back sadly.

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debbiebristol2015 . 2018-05-25

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Very disappointed with our dinner in this very nice pub,

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lordlindsay . 2018-04-30

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Came here for an evening meal, after reading good reviews on tripadvisor. We came into the bar and stood waiting, and waiting, and waiting... it wasn't until a member of the public called to someone out the back that we were eventually served.

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1summer10 . 2018-04-28

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My first visit was a few years ago, but was in the area and thought I’d try it again. Had crab fritters for starter but couldn’t really taste the crab. Chose pork Ribs for my main but was not impressed. Not very tender\succulent..The waitress was happy to take them away and I then chose fish and chips which was cooked perfectly..

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Pedro N . 2018-04-23

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Staff very friendly & Helpful lovely meal & we will certainly be going back..Lots of seating in different rooms, Sofa's in one room to relax with a drink..

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Joy F . 2018-04-15

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Haven't been here for ages so gave it a punt.

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Tim B . 2018-04-02

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