Royal oak porthcawl in Bridgend

Absolutely amazing, food was beautiful. The lady that served us , Karen behind the bar us was so lovely and helpful, my elderly mother has Alzheimer’s, and Karen , helped in every way and made the whole experience perfect. I would highly recommend the Royal Oak to all my friends and family. Thank you so much 😊

Allways a lovely meal at a very reasonable price. Only complaint we were placed in the bar, no problem except from a couple of regulars who were speaking loudly four letter words frequently, I’m no prude but every other word was f@@@@@@. And did notice the bar staff made no effort to correct them

Absolutely stunning food and very cheap large portion and hot fantastic keep up the good work tasty stuff and staff where great to

Had an evening meal here the other night. It was very busy and the place was packed but we got a nice table and a lovely lady served us. The food was very reasonable price and wow the plates were massive. Only Begay was the women behind the bar was a bit rude! A please or thank you wouldn’t go amiss.

Found this pub to be very dated in need of a good makeover very musty and tired looking, however the food was extremely nice very good value for money staff or pleasant enough.

Was recommended this place as my family go here a lot the food was delicious and the price was even better. Staff need to be a little bit more happier but overall it was all very good and everyone was pleased with their meals.

Popped into this chaotic little pub with the family for some food staff are quite rude specially the lady behind the bar however the food was absolutely beautiful. The young girl who served us was wonderful and the prices were out of this world. They just need to work on the staff behind the bar. Big shout out to the chef 👍

We went for lunch today and the food was amazing the the lady behind the bar was lovely as she always is and the waitresses was saw pleasant and helpful and a good pub all year around.we go every couple of weeks been more last couple of days because we on holidays down pothcawl u can't go wrong if u buy any adult meal and u got a child with u they eat Free. the onion ring are to die for and the fish and chips all cooked fresh and the batter is amazing well worth having food her. got disabled access as well and disabled toilets not many pubs got that facilities

Horrible- staff are rude and the manager is. ignorant, no customer service what so ever. Whole place could do with a scrub and refurb remove the rocking tables low chairs and decorate! without a doubt it needs new staff from the top down- so rude they don’t care a less- won’t ever go there again- save yourself a headache and give it a miss !

Excellent service and great portions more than enough to satisfy also very fair prices and a delicious menu, I will be back 😀 soon, Thank You 👍

Visited today with my partner , awful customer service, stood by the bar for 10 minutes waiting to be served, didn’t have any acknowledgment that I was even there , not even a “I’ll be with you in a minute, just a little busy “ NOTHING . The woman behind the bar so miserable. Ended up walking out and went to the globe instead, which was such a better atmosphere and beautiful food .

Well I hadn’t been here for about 20 years so was a bit apprehensive. We moved back to porthcawl 12 months ago so I’ve been checking out restaurants and was a bit put by some of the reviews. All I can say is that this was great pub grub at amazing value for money. We will definately be returning. Beer was great and the service was excellent. Couldn’t fault it

Visited today for lunch, met with grumpy staff who couldn't even be bothered to look at us when giving our name or ordering. The guy sat at the table giving out table numbers. He really needs to take some gappy pills. Customer service all around was atrocious!

Absolutely great value for money we enjoyed our afternoon lunch honest real good food for price range. Staff helpful surroundings great clean and welcoming

Go here on a regular basis. Good pub clean with good beers and good variety of food at great prices. Normally go twice a week. Wed/fri

Came here for the 9th year running as a family of 8 while on holiday, food was fantastic and staff were extremely welcoming

Fantastic staff, amazing food and such amazing value for money. We have been every year for the last 9 years when we go on holiday. Thank you

Having booked over a month prior after all the reviews for their “Best” Sunday Roasts, when we arrived we’re informed they don’t do Sunday roasts. Very poor customer service so we decided to leave very disappointed.

Excellent meal, cooked to perfection, generous portions. Staff very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend

Been going hear for years but slowly going down hill so won't go back. I am dissapointed tho had food used to be fabulous. Changed to fries instead of chips! And meals getting smaller.

Had the paella (chicken and chorizo) off the specials board a few days ago, outstanding. Will definitely have it again, well done.

Ten of here tonight, super food, service was exceptional and theories were unbelievable. Everyone really enjoyed the meals and we will definitely be coming again.

We attended the Royal Oak this Sunday to be greeted by 2 fantastic ladies to take our orders. Karen and Claire, you are two very valuable members of staff. Food was excellent as always and will definitely be back.

Staff were friendly and helpful, food was AMAZING and didn’t hurt my bank! Was quick, plentiful and moorish! I came back here on both nights of my trip to Porthcawl and was not disappointed! Highly recommend this place!!

Well the food was its usual great value for money 🤙, however, the service was poor. No personality and frankly quite a poor and rude service from the lady behind the bar ! Juat want to say, if you don’t like your job then don’t...

8 of us went.. we all loved our food and it was fantastic value for money. Very cheap compared to other places that are around. Standard pub stuff like lasagna,steak n ale pie etc £6! I had the 16oz rump steak for £16! Beautiful. Mega...

If you want a lovely home cooked dinner with beautiful tasty gravy and tasty vegetables with plenty of meat and a barmaid that is very welcoming and has a smile and can’t do enough for you then go and take your hard earn money and...

Booked 3 weeks ago for Sunday lunch, 4 adults, 1 child and a dog! Arrived early and told we were allocated table 20 which was set for 4 people. I queried this as yesterday when we visited, our booking was confirmed and that we would...

The Royal Oak was recommended by a friend of ours The food was excellent value for money, staff was very polite and helpful and the bar seemed to be be full of locals who was having fabulous banter amongst themselves. What an excellent pub

We ate here 2 out of 3 nights in Porthcawl. Genuinely good home made vegetarian options, and how nice to actually have a choice not just to be offered a token option. Veggie lasagne was particularly good.

The royal oak in porthcawl is the best place for the best quality food and a good pint been coming to the royal oak porthcawl sins I was 10 years old with my parents. now I have 3 children and a wife we come all...

6 of us went here for evening meal. Good range of grub from seafood baskets to ham egg chips and steak ale pie.Had a few lagers and soda waters. Very good waitress service and polite. Booked for 6.15 and left 8.45. Very reasonable prices and...

Excellent food the staff are really friendly ang helpful and a great choice of beers excellent value for money

Excellent food, staff polite and happy. Huge portions too much cheese on the salad, also rather it greater that sliced. Chips are lovely. Lovely little pub it's very popular. Will call again love it .

Absolutely amazing Sunday dinner and dessert. Would recommend it x Prebook it as it always packed. 💖💖

We went on a Wednesday night while visiting family in the area and had a lovely meal when all meals were £4.45 absolute bargain. The pub is clean and cosy and the staff were very good. Only downside was six adults sitting at the table...

Went to The Royal Oak a few nights ago with a table of 4. I didn’t really know what to expect having not been before but I was pleasantly surprised. The vibe was very friendly and welcoming and the staff were very accommodating. There’s plenty...

Great staff but beware the Manger (you wont miss him) very agressive and obnoxious. Cannot comment on the food as we were told that the kitchen had closed (18:30). The table had been booked 3 weeks in advance. Maybe this Manager would benefit from a...

Lovely pub and food was lovely. Waitress and staff behind the bar were lovely but the manager is something else! Was sat in bar and had all the staff running around looking terrified of him and his manner with guests is shocking too. Its a...

Had a great meal didn't wait long,ended up staying till late as a lady playing the old vinyl records from the 1960's and 70's great meal 👍and locals made us feel really welcome, will go back again soon 10/10

This is a hidden gem, food was lovely and service spot on . I can’t fault the pub. Try the mega mix grill it was amazing. The deserts are to die for. The price is so reasonable . In all a great meal

We had meals at the Royal Oak for three night this past week. Exceptional value food, drinks and service with special offers every night. Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Bookings needed though as it is very popular place . I just wish we had...

This is the best place to eat in porthcawl. Amazing value and the cheesecakes are fabulous. Today’s T-bone steak went down a treat. And the daily specials are fab too.

Small but brilliant, service & meal was exceptional, excellent menu option, daily special menu, the locals have a lovely place to relax, the beer & wine menu also particularly good. Definitely would recommend. Open all day.

I live in Barry and like to go to Porthcawl regularly, we visited the Royal Oak the weather just happened to be nice so sat out side, the food was lovely and the staff were great very pleasant experience

How times change, the pub used to enjoy a great reputation with the locals for good food and friendly welcoming atmosphere. The rudeness of the current pub manager has changed all that. Fortunately there are still several very good alternative pubs serving good food by...

We have been here many times and the food and service had always been great. This visit was different. They have a one way system, which is fine but the signs are really not very clear upon approaching the restaurant(They are positioned next to the...

Just had the best Sunday dinner in years,everything came piping hot,well presented,and curtious staff who did'nt rush you,will definatly book again.THANKS OAK STAFF

Had lunch today, the 16oz rump, I was very impressed with the quality of the steak for the price. I'm cutting down after lockdown so asked for no chips just more of a garnish if possible. The lady told me that they could accommodate this...

Me and family members had booked a table here on a Friday evening when we arrived the host was rude and was not wearing any type of ppe! Not even a mask! We got to our table and had to sit on two separate ones...

Weekend away in porthcawl and we bumped into a couple from our village, and we were after somewhere to eat for Sunday lunch and they said they had booked at the royal Oak and surgested we give them a ring to see if we could...

We stayed over at trecco bay, we dont live too far pontardawe, we called in the royal oak on a saturday afternoom, we felt comfortable out the back with our two dogs, we decided to eat there, i can only say the three of is...

This place was recommended to us, excellent food at good prices and nice and fresh, good size plates of food, was also very busy so would recommend booking a table in advance, they also have a lot of deals on offer for each day.

We booked a table for 6pm and arrived a couple of minutes late as we are not familiar with the area and got lost along the way. As we arrived we were turned away at the door and was told they had given our table...

Great food very reasonably priced . The staff were extremely friendly and service was excellent . Will definitely be visiting again soon .

WOW, second week we've had a takeaway Sunday lunch, and it was gorgeous. Plenty of meat, veg and gravy and a great price! Well done

Had a takeaway Sunday lunch today.best we.ve had in a long time.reasonably priced and thoroughly enjoyed.

Well got to say what a beautiful dinner had today..plenty of veg and meat and very tasty and all for £6....highly recommend 👍

Superb Sunday lunch and excellent value for money highly recommend this place for takeout Sunday lunch due to the current situation will be there when it re opens

food was terrible all I ate from the lamb shank was the lamb shank, the veg was overcooked the gravy was just fat couldn't taste the mint the mash was instant and dry, had jam pudding it was dry and stuck to the bottom of...

love the sunday lunch. went here on a monday evening. wasn't impressed with my husbands so called fish & my ham salad was terrible, plate full of lettuce & ham was processed & tasteless. in my words plastic ham.

Best meals big sizes for a fair price, wonderfully cooked, nice choice and hot, excellent puddings too

Thought we would try with friends who hadn't visited before. We went on Wednesday and discovered that any 2 daily specials were £7.95. What a bargain. The food was hot and very tasty. The staff were cheerful and welcoming. There are daily offers the whole...

Popped in for lunch. Lots of choice on the menu, most of the lunchtime specials are £4.95. I had lasagne and my partner had the fish pie. Really quick service, the food was piping hot and delicious. Can't really fault it and would definitely recommend...

Ate here at the recommendation of friends, the food was great, would recommend this incredibly cheap pub with a great menu to anyone.

Friendly and Helpful Staff. Prompt service and Tasty Food, cooked as requested. Not a roomy restaurant when very busy, but sufficient and a good bar to retire too post the meal.

My girlfriend introduced me to this jewel in Porthcawls crown, on a date night in July, we have made it our regular venue every week since. The food is always excellent, as is the service, and you never have to wait for long. If you’re...

We went here due to the great reviews it had, we were not disappointed, good food at very reasonable prices. We visited at lunch time on a Saturday, and found the service to be very quick, both meals we had were £4.95 and were very...

In the last month we visited the Royal Oak on 2 occasions with visiting family members.Between us all we selected quite a few different dishes and nobody was disappointed. The meals were all tasty and well presented by pleasant and efficient staff.All the meals were...

We celebrated our daughter's 21st birthday with 27 of our family and we had a lovely night. It's was a bit of a hard task to bring our meals out together but didn't they do a amazing job. Lovely food at reasonable prices thank you...

Lovely welcome good food and great value for money. This was our first visit there but it will not be the last.

Down from Scotland for the Elvis festival visiting friends in Porthcawl. Was in here every day, Katy and the team run a great place, food was fantastic value, and the team worked their socks over the busy Elvis weekend, cant wait to get back next...

Visited this pub for the elvis festival 2019, amazing atmosphere there throughout the weekend, everyone was friendly, beer was good, we visited the pub every day at the festival watching the elvis tributes can't wait to visit there again nxt year, it was our first...

Be hard pressed to get a better Sunday lunch ,excellent sevice great staff and the food was plentiful ,hot and lots of it,will definitely be back, well worth a try

Visited here as love the crew Brad ale. Decided on a ploughmans and mate had lasagne with chips. Good friendly staff and meals for under a fiver on specials menu. Visit often and good bands on especially Sunday evening.

Visited on holiday was looking for a dog friendly place to eat , it's a small pub with a great atmosphere , the food was delicious and not stupid prices either , well worth a visit 👍

Everytime we visit Porthcawl we go to the Royal Oak for a meal. Excellent value, homecooked food served by friendly staff.

Visited here with family. Fantastic food and if I visit this place again. This pub will be the first place on my list. Cheap, cheerful and very tasty

Had a meal here on weds , couldn’t fault it for the price 4.95 for each meal and it was lovely , got to say it’s got to be worth a visit , whilst it may not be al carte it’s certainly a great meal

Believe me when I say fantastic food as it’s cooked to order very plentiful so no complaints on this score However the village drunk was well in situ last night and for me personally it was a real let down to hear all sorts of...

Excellent value for money in this cozy little pub! Proper old fashioned bar with a separate lounge area. Ideal for families, you won't spend a small fortune for a change!

Visited the royal oak today for a spot of lunch. Highly recommend you give this place a try. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Couldn't do enough for you. The service was really good no waiting for our food after it was ordered and so...

The landlord was very rude and not very sorry after I waited an hour for food then to find a hair in it had food before there it's usually great chef is very good but customer service is shut

We were lucky we had a table as it was quite busy. The waitress wasnt over friendly butit didnt matter as we had a laugh amongst ourselves.Food was nice but not cheap .however when you enjoy who cares? Only criticism we felt obligated to leave...

Called in here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. We hadn’t booked a table but were told it was fine to sit in the beer garden with our dog. It was very busy and most people had booked in advance. We both had a large...

£4.95...... How can you get that choice and that that quality for that price. Lunchtime on a Saturday the place was bouncing all people eating off this “value for money “ menu. Go Go Go What’s stopping you great well stocked bar and a fantastic...

Been visiting here for years now and the Sunday lunch is so popular. It's like home cooking. Fabulous. The advantage of The Royal Oak is it's dog friendly. The staff are very pleasant and always busy. Need to book to avoid disappointment. Can't fault the...

We had booked a table for 6 of us. The food was presented well and was very tasty and good value for money. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Following our lunch we migrated to the lounge which was also very pleasant. Good real ales. Definitely...

I have come to the place where I base my initial review of the toilets. I had to accompany my elderly, disabled brother-in-law to the toilet. I noticed that there was a warning sign outside saying that the floor was wet. What I found that...

Great prices The food is not too bad The Sunday lunch is the best The evening meals are ok For the price they are very good Small and packed Great for a good filling meal As they say cheap and cheerful

Always a lovely meal here and the fact you can get two meals for £8.95 is a bargain. Good food, friendly staff and always a warm welcome

We came here to watch the Liverpool match and have some food last Friday. It was a very welcoming pub with great staff and locals. We had perfect seats to see the TV and our food came quickly. I had lasagne and my husband had...

We decided to come here for Sunday lunch (8 of us!) We were sat in a lovely area and welcomed with great service. We all had a sunday roast which was delicious followed by home made cheesecake (amazing!!!!) Really good value for money, thoroughly recommend

My husband and i visited for lunch today. When we arrived they were understandably busy (it was a glorious saturday). We placed our food order at 12.30 and weren't told there was a long wait. By 1.30 my husband asked how long our food would...

£7.95 for 2 meals Great Choice Great Quality big portions we were all really impressed. We will certainly return abd recommend

There was about 7 of us eating before the rugby we went up separately to order food and they waited till we all ordered before starting to cook it so it all came out together. The curry I have to say is my favourite have...

Have had plenty of meals at the Royal Oak, always a lovely meal. I have dietary problems & they always cater for me without any problem. Good Value meals. You do need to book for Sunday lunch though!

In Porthcawl on business we decided to revisit the Royal Oak where we have previously enjoyed excellent ‘value for money’ food and drink. Pleased to say nothing has changed and we received the warmest of welcomes from the Lady behind the bar. The variety of...

We stopped there on wednesday 16th we had 3 16oz steak and 1 large mixed grill and got to say all was stunning we will all be going back soon 10/10 and allways a very warm welcome from the staff

We called here a few time while working in the area and couldnt believe how nice the food was for saying how cheap it was! 2 7oz rumps and a sauce for 9 quid on a Wednesday night, u really cant grumble! And we didnt,...