Royal Oak Pub in North Kesteven

Visited for evening meal for four of us. From start to finish very pleasant experience. Greeted with a welcoming smile when we entered. Lovely waitress nothing was too much trouble. We had starters of garlic mushrooms and Halloumi all of which were lovely. Followed by Haddock and chicken burgers. Large portions again all fresh. No ping pong food here! If anyone doesn’t know what that means, (it means frozen and microwaved) it was all freshly cooked. Had dessert even though we were full. Cheesecake and sticky toffee puddings. Owners were very welcoming friendly and engaged in conversation. Pleasant surroundings and nice and clean. I would recommend this and we will be returning, and I am not always easy to please!! Well done to all the staff.

If you Havnt been then you must. Such a lovely village restaurant pub. Everyone is welcoming and friendly, food is amazing and is dog friendly in the bar and garden And this time of year a lovely garden to sit in and enjoy a drink and marvelous food.

We booked for 15 of us (14 went). We had pre-ordered. We arrived a little early, so had plenty of time to have a couple of drinks at our tables. Food arrived and was, as always absolutely delicious! I was asked what music I liked (the meal was for my birthday). Dave very kindly put on Meat Loaf for me! Dave and Sasha are bloody brilliant hosts, and are so friendly, and the food is fantastic! Prices are very reasonable. I would recommend this place to everyone.

Beautiful pub. Amazing hosts! Went today (mothers day) for the carvery. Food was (as usual) absolutely spot on. 3 meats, plenty of veg. Had a dessert this time, absolutely beautiful! I wouldlike to recommend this place to everyone, but then there might not be availability for me!! Seriously though, can't fault the place. And David and Sasha are brilliant. They remember you, and are lovely!! Will be back before long.

Visited the carvery for Mother’s Day, our first time at The Royal Oak since moving to Woodhall Spa, it will become a firm favourite for us, staff lovely, the pub was spotless and the decor great, relaxing atmosphere with background music, the carvery was amazing, hot, plentiful and very good quality, tasted like a home made roast, can’t wait to return for other meals in the future and bring visiting friends, will recommend to everyone.

Had been told several times about food in this pub since the current Landlord and landlady took over. Went for Sunday Carvery and wow!! Three meats available, Mash and Roast spuds, and a great selection vegetables (approx. 5) and all cooked just perfect with the fresh crispy taste. This really is a great clean, fresh establishment. The staff are very polite and on the ball. An all round super village pub, serving value for money excellent food. Call and try it. Very much recommended.

First visit since they reopened and thumbs up for the Sunday dinner; good portion, well presented, tasty, and very reasonably priced.

Went for a mid week dinner … had heard the food was good but exceeded expectations… great menu … please try their steak … it’s seasoned and seared … and brought out on hot stones … delicious…. My wife had a hanging skewer … the owners great hosts and made the night … will return

My brother, my sister in law and myself called in here as I was visiting them for the weekend. We had a late lunch, which was very nice. We then popped back in the evening for the quiz and play your cards right. The pub was packed. What a fantastic night everybody had. We came last in the quiz, failed four times on play your cards right. But it was tremendous fun, the pub was laughing and cheering and clapping. Best night I've ever had with my clothes.....

Visited this lovely part of the world in June as part of a trip to the Aviation center, staying locally we walked to the Royal Oak in the evening for some food and a drink. What a cracking evening on a lovely warm summer day. The food was lovely, quick service and piping hot as well as being tasty and plentiful. It was nice to sit in a pub with such a warm and friendly atmosphere - we were made to feel very welcome and our dogs appreciated the snacks that magically appeared when our food arrived. A little gem and a tribute to the hosts for running such a lovely establishment - if only it was closer I would love to call it my new local :-)

What a great surprise, decor updated, more room, but most of all brilliant food, OK its pizzas and burgers but do not be fooled. Fantastic choices and the food was delicious and plentiful. All staff very friendly and very helpful. Landlord stopped at every table for a chat. Keep up the great standards you deserve good reviews. Ps the Timothy Taylor landlord spot on👍👍👍👏👏👏please advertise your puds and sweets😘

It is increasingly difficult to find traditional local pubs (even before Covid). Dave and Sacha have created a real gem. A pub where even though you are not a local you are made to feel like one. Good beer well kept, proper tasty pub grub unfussily prepared and served with care. Sadly I live 200 miles away, if I could persuade my wife I would move just to make this my local!!!!!

Really friendly and welcoming pub. Food is typical pub fare, but nicely done. The steak and kidney pudding was delicious. COVID precautions were well implemented.....but in a sensible and friendly way so it was easy to relax and enjoy our time there while still feeling safe. The only problem we had was cycling the 20 miles home with such full tummies - maybe I’ll try one of their lighter menu options next time!

The food was delicious and better than most pubs. The staff were lovely and met my dietary needs, creating a tasty, well-priced vegan burger meal. Especially during these unprecedented times, they successfully created a clean and welcoming atmosphere!

Visited today, and although Sunday lunch was not on the menu due to the current situation, there was still plenty of choice. A Gluten free meal was required for one member of the party, and nothing was too much trouble. Food was freshly prepared and very good. Staff couldn't have been more helpful, and although this was our first visit, it will not be our last.

We were made to feel very welcome as soon as we walked in and service was 10/10. The toilets were really nice and clean, the beer garden was very nice and well maintained. Really recommended!

The lovely staff have given great thought to ensuring the safety of their customers and staff. They are engaging and as chatty as you would like them to be. I enjoyed a lovely dinner with family/friends. Jack Rabbit wine in hand while checking the menu, knowing before I even arrived I was going to order the cheese and bacon burger with chunky chips an onion rings. Delicious and saved me cooking mid week. A perfect place to go with family or friends or both. Central to lots of tourist attractions nearby too.

We love coming to the Royal Oak.. the new landlord and landlady are amazing and so friendly! Whether we pop in for 1 drink for 10 minutes or spend the whole evening there we enjoy it every single time. We’ve also eaten at the Royal Oak and I cannot recommend it enough, I’m gluten free and they cater for this amazingly well. My favourite is the gluten free burger - which to my surprise actually comes with a bread bun unlike most places!! Now that the pubs are back open we can’t wait to spend more time there!! Nice one bruvaaaa

Lovely pub! New owners - Dave and Sasha are amazing... very friendly and welcoming. Food is fantastic and it’s a great pub for nipping in just for a drink as well. Bonus that dogs are welcome too!!!

nice clean friendly little pub/restaurant went in for something to eat on Sunday afternoon, the staff where friendly & helpful the food was hot and well presented and the place was spotless, will defenitly call in here again when passing

Four of us went for lunch yesterday, 30/12/17, and really enjoyed it. The food was very good and the place is spotless. Certainly worth another visit. Lovely landlady and staff. A little gem.

Food very good if a little dear. The actual pub and ambience very good , staff very attentive. Would recommend.

Cosy atmosphere, lovely landlords and superb food. Been a few times now and every time we've been warmly welcomed, can't fault this pub!

Four of us visited at lunchtime. We had a great meal, ordering four different choices plus sweets. I can't speak too highly of this lovely Lincolnshire country pub and the people who run it. The garden at the back is beautiful to sit in and while away the afternoon with a drink, the place is immaculately clean with lovely tasteful decor that fits in with the expectation one has of such a lovely well kept place. The hanging baskets were also stunning. Go there ; you won't be disappointed!

My daughter and I ate at the Royal Oak on Friday 16th September. We called earlier to book and as we walked in they knew who we were, a good sign. I had a chargrilled chicken and vegetables with a lovely sauce, my daughter had a steak and chips. Both dinners were well prepared, tasty and great value for money. Shame I couldn’t stay there a bit longer but we had to back for an early start the next day.Recommended, friendly staff and a pleasure to eat there.

Superb steak. Service was great!! Could not believe how reasonable the price was too!! Certainly Recommended!!

Precioso pueblo acogedor y cálido pub. Personal amable y servicial. Teníamos Steak y el salmón y tengo que decir que la comida era increíble. Hay ofertas especiales también si te gusta alguien diferente. El servicio era rápido y fluido. Mantener el buen trabajo y volveremos pronto.

Booked in for Sunday lunch at this charming country pub and we were not disappointed. The place is very tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean . The staff very attentive and helpful. The food very well cooked and presented. We will definitely return.

Esta fue nuestra cuarta visita desde el Royal Oak reabierto. Es un lugar agradable para pasear en; muy bien decorado, limpio, buena bienvenida, buenas cervezas. Nos quedamos con los amigos para comer el domingo.El menú era la "Junta" y precios especiales era según el número de campos, cada uno de los cuales tenía 4 opciones. Los precios son muy razonables, dada la calidad de la comida. Mi pescado y patatas fritas era excelente - Pasta de cerveza caliente y sabrosa, magnífico, y una enorme pieza de eglefino. Yo hubiera preferido el pescado cena que realmente se quedó, pero era de una excelente calidad y muy fresco. La Sra. LL estaba muy contento con su pollo.Otra cosa buena acerca de este lugar es que incluso cuando el bar adyacente a la zona del restaurante empieza a estar muy concurrido y como inevitablemente sucede, más ruidosas voces dan, no hay ninguno de los ruidosos jure que parece endémico en muchos bares pub estos días. Lo único que no me gustó de la visita fue que la música bastante horrible estaba tocando algo - creo que tal vez era una radio en la cocina, y que realmente podría haber hecho sin ella.Volveremos. Espero que la música no será.

Our first visit upn recommendation from friends. We booked Sunday lunch with friends, and all agreed would return as hosts welcoming, good food and the pub has been refurbished very tastefully and well.we all close the roast beef, which came with a good selection of fresh veg, mash & roast potato. I was a bit surprised and disappointed with the yorkshires, as they were not home made. The men had puddings which they enjoyed - sticky toffee sponge & treacle sponge & custard! We all said we will go again, maybe try an evening meal next time.

Our party of 4 was warmly greeted, given friendly and attentive service and enjoyed well cooked tasty food from a varied and interesting menu all at an excellent price.We shall all return.

We have a tradition of trying new places within half an hours drive of home and so glad The Royal Oak fits the bill. Interior is comfy and tasteful with a lovely lawned garden for those sunny summer evenings. Owners and staff really pleasant and friendly with a nice buzz in the bar when we arrived. What a choice of gins on the menu and the brand new Louth gin, Pin, also in house. Our food was exceptionally well cooked with my haloumi starter the best I've eaten. When I said I liked fish, was offered Sea Bass even though not on the menu. It was served with large succulent prawns - deeelicious. The boys had belly pork - the meat I believe is from Navenby award winning butchers, Odlins and they certainly cleared their plates. We couldn't manage deserts!!Don't drive past this little gem - stop and eat!

Went with my parents for an evening meal. Nicely refurbished pub, very clean and lots of tables. Good choice of drinks with specific gin menu too. Friendly staff too. I had the rump steak which was really very good. The home made onion rings were very nice too. The plate was let down slightly by the chips. I would have hoped for a more rustic home made affair to reflect the rest of the plate but they were cheap shop bought chips. A shame but the only thing I could pick on.Dessert I had was syrup along and custard. It was nice but had half a plate of custard and half of syrup making it too sweet for me if I'm honest.

We arrived after a walk on a cold spring day to be told we would have to sit outside as dogs are not allowed anywhere inside.some country pub. We won't be back.

Lovley food, lovley staff, lovely environment, very reasonably priced, topped with an amazing selection of Gin!

Beautiful relaxing country pub service excellent very nice fresh haddock washed down with excellent hand drawn IPA ale.

This is our favourite place for Sunday lunch.The quality of both the food atmosphere and service are second to none.We prefer a place that puts quality over quantity, that is not to say the servings are small by any means.Anyone trying the Royal Oak will certainly not be disappointed.Wonderful place

My husband and I were traveling back home and in need of something to eat, had a look at surrounding village pubs on tripadvisor and decided on the Royal Oak. The reviews did not disappoint. We were greeted by a very friendly lady who asked if we wanted to sit in bar area or restaurant. We opted for the bar near the fire and my husband went for the giant Yorkshire pudding filled with braising steak which was on the light bites menu and he said it was delicious. I went for gammon which was cooked perfectly. We would certainly return again next time I would try a gin from their extensive gin Menu which looked fantastic! Overall excellent food, good value for money and friendly service ( the decor of the pub was lovely as well and very clean and modern toilets)

A beautiful country pub, lovely friendly welcoming service, and delicious tasty food will be visiting again !:)

We eat regularly here being locals but this year decided to try our family Xmas day meal here too. We weren't disappointed. I don't eat meat and was particularly pleased that I was well catered for both in terms of a scrummy suet dish, veggie gravy and also my own separate vegetables. The other 8 in my party enjoyed their turkey meal which they all commented was very well cooked and tasty. Portions generous. Dad had steak which he said was perfection. The pub was full and atmosphere great, we were greeted by flowers for the ladies and welcome drink. Service was spot on and considering they were catering for about 40 very efficient and fast. Starter wise I enjoyed a broccoli and Stilton soup whilst others had a tasty salmon and prawns with a sauce they all commented was lovely. By the time of my Xmas pudding and then cheese biscuits and port I was too full. Others polished off their Eton mess cheesecake or apple pie with relish. All in all brilliant food and great atmosphere. We would all recommend thoroughly!! Same again next year we hope.

I came to the Royal Oak on Friday night whilst visiting my parents who live in the village. They were doing a charity event for children in need and wow, what a night! The pub itself is cosy but fresh. Beautifully refurbished with very luxurious toilets. All of the staff are attentive and friendly, they'll go out of their way to make sure that all of their customers are happy and comfortable. We had basket meals which were lovely and plentiful; simple choices but tasted great and were very well presented. The fish was huge! We also had puddings and I very much enjoyed the raspberry pavlova. The drinks were all top notch and of average pub prices! For children in need they had a band play and when the band were setting up we were unsure what to expect as they seemed to have a lot of equipment for a small pub, even the landlady looked a little apprehensive! Once they got going however our worries quickly vanished and they were absolutely fab. They had everyone up having a dance and appealed to everyone, young and not so young! They were lovely people too!Overall an absolutely brilliant night although I must admit I had a slight hangover on Saturday!

We've had a couple of meals here. The food is decent and reasonably(ish) priced as are the drinks of which there are a fair selection. Very clean place fairly cosy with a beer garden at rear which is pleasant in the summer. Staff friendly and efficient; nice village pub.

Stopped here for tea after a trip to the Kinema. We were staying in the village.Food was very nice, menu a little limited but full of the classic dishes. I've uploaded some photos.Staff very friendly and helpful.

We went here with our family inlcuding a eight year old. The owners were fabulous, the grandson gave the fish and chips a rating of ten out of ten, and the chef came out and said thankyou to him. Service was great too, lovely lady and nothing was too much trouble. It's good honest pub food like you used to get, from steak pie to fish and chips and a whole raft of other then she inbetween. The rib eye steaks were great, my scampi was delicious too. Had a nice range of artesian beers and gins! If you like a good old fashioned pub meal, in lovely surroundings well cooked and nice service then this is a hit. It was quiet when we were went a Thursday evening at six thirty, so didn't need to book. But we did, I imagine weekends booking is advisable.

Was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the meal we had, as so many pub restaurants these days have gone downhill. Martin is a tiny village so we assumed the pub wouldn't be anything special. We were wrong. The interior looked newly decorated and clean and tidy. And the food was plentiful and very tasty. Definitely one of our best pub meals and we'll be eating here again before too long. Can recommend!!

Took our sisterinlaw there for lunch and we were amazed at the variety on the menu. The bar menu is extensive but we chose to eat in the restaurant. The quality of the food, the presentation and the portion sizes were excellent. Complimented by an extremely good wine list our meal was thoroughly enjoyable. The owners are very welcoming and we had a long conversation over their extensive collection of gins - which we intend to try before too long. Cannot recommend this treasure of an inn too highly.

Very pleasant surrounds, good wine, delicious food. We ate here for our book club meal. I have passed this pub a number of times but never stopped. So pleased I did. The smoked salmon steak was one of the best things I have tasted. As I don't eat potato I asked for another veg and they served me carrots with the minted peas, tasty. The sauce added to the dish. Good choices on the menu.

We have been to this pub several times and every single time it has been brilliant. It was quiet for a Saturday evening which is a shame because this pub is a real gem. It still has a traditional bar area for just drinking and the eating area is divided into a definite restaurant area and a lounge where you can still just sit and have a drink. The service and food is spot on every time. If you like a nice village pub with top notch food at reasonable prices or just fancy a well kept beer and you've not been then you have missed out.

We visited on a Friday lunchtime, not having booked. We were the only customers, another came in later as we were leaving. I had haddock in batter, with mushy peas & chips. Partner had cottage pie with horseradish mash. My fish was beautifully fresh, batter crispy, could not fault it. The cottage pie must have been good as every scrap went.. all good.There is a garden and tables outside - but the connecting door is only opened on request, then re-locked. This is a pity as on a sunny day it would be pleasant to wander in and out freely.

we have been to the royal oak a number of times now even taking our family for new year lunch and you cannot fault it the place is spotless friendly and great food and we are really fussy. thankyou all at the royal oak your the best anna and Iain

We were a party of 8 seniors and visited this restaurant on the recommendation of the landlord of another pub ! We had a lovely meal here, and Jill made us very welcome. The food was excellent, and all 8 of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal in delightful surroundings. Altogether a most pleasant experience, and highly recommended.

Excellent food, freshly cooked and very well presented.Great choices too.Amazing surroundings and so very clean.Fish and chips superb !!

We came across The Royal Oak by chance and we were so glad we did. The fish, chips and mushey peas were amazing, my fish was hanging off the plate! We were so full we couldn't manage a pudding. The atmosphere was wonderful with a lovely fire (even if it was electric) glowing in the background. The service was excellent and the staff very friendly especially the owner who we just had to compliment on the spotlessness of the toilets and the wonderful decor of the pub/restuarant that was so tasteful. Thank you for a lovely evening.

We went here as a family for Mother's Day. Although the Sunday lunch menu is limited; three items per course, the food was really excellent.My broccoli and stilton soup was as good as any I have had, my roast beef was really tender, my yorkshire was perfectly cooked and the gravy was delicious.The meal came with a good selection of vegetables.I finished with lemon meringue which was very lemony, with good pastry. Some members of the family had roast belly pork with smokey mash; oh my goodness, it was so good I wished I could have eaten two main courses.My only two recommendations for improvement: it would be good to have a vegetarian alternative on offer and a bit more custard on the apple pie- both pretty trivial and paling into insignificance in the overall magnificance of the meal.I can thoroughly recommend the Royal Oak for Sunday lunch and we will certainly be going back

We ate at the restaurant in the evening. After some time out of the UK I was craving fish and chips. We ordered the large haddock and chips and we were not disappointed. The batter was light and crispy and the fish was cooked perfectly. I recommend this pub for freshly cooked food and the friendly service. It is a great benefit to have this pub reopened in Martin.

Great pub very clean and very friendly owners made you feel like a local would recommend a visit for sure

Spent Christmas day here and were well looked after. Fresh flowers and champagne on arrival, and a cute little box of chocolates at each place setting. Lovely food and the service was spot on. Main menu and basket meals are great too.Always highly recommend to friends.

Nicely renovated pub with nice food.Good menu , limited bar menu but very tasty.Friendly welcoming staff and smart beer garden.

We had an excellent meal on Sunday, along with 22 other friends. The service and friendliness is second to none. A good choice of food is on the menu. Jill and Calvin are always welcoming.

i had Sunday lunch here a few weeks ago but only just got round to writing a review. The pub and restaurant are immaculate. The service is excellent and the food amazing. I had the double crust chicken pie which was out of this world, crisp pastry top and bottom and a beautifully moist filling. Could not fault anything about the lunch.The ladies toilets were immaculate, new fittings, lush carpet, would be more thanjavur to have a bathroom of that standard at home.

First came across the Royal Oak a few years ago while househunting and it was pleasant to take a short walk from where we were staying to the pub for an early-evening pint and a read, and an occasional meal. Back then it was a fairly typical, no-frills, village pub and I have to say I really enjoyed going there. Once we'd found a house and moved, although only a few miles from Martin, we never went back to the Royal Oak (loads of local choice) and then one day drove through the village and were sad to see - but not hugely surprised - that it had closed down.And then came the day when we drove past and it had reopened, looking rather smart, too. And so we had a chance to eat there the other evening, and took it.First impressions on entering - oh yes, very nice. Nice, relaxing colour scheme, immaculately clean, changes to the bar and that greatest of things - no piped music (thank you, Royal Oak!). We were late arriving by 15 minutes but no problem; pleasant welcome and straight to our table. It turns out that if you book a table there's a dining room menu, while if you want to sit in the lounge there's a bar menu. The bar meals looked nice.We ordered starters from the dining room menu - a fairly standard but tasty prawn cocktail, and breaded mushrooms with a garlic mayo dip. Both nice enough and at the price, pretty reasonable. The mushrooms had a very uniform and brittle breadcrumb coating that spoke of superhuman precision (or maybe having come out of a freezer :-) ) but it's hard to blame the kitchen for that. Life's too short. The salad leaves with both dishes were beautifully fresh and overall, we were chuffed and enjoyed the food.Main courses were a rump steak with onion rings and chicken breast - steak cooked exactly as requested, good chips, onion rings, grilled tomato and peas. Excellent! Washed down with a reasonably-priced bottle of Argentinian Malbec, just lovely. The chicken breast in leek and stilton sauce hit the spot, too - SWMBO was very happy.Didn't have puddings - too full. We'll certainly go back to the Royal Oak again - very civilised, good and well-priced food, nice people. We might well go back though to have a bar meal, too - the Giant Yorkshire Pudding filled with Chili is calling to me....Oh - just one thing to remember; no food service on a Sunday as I understand it, so check before travelling.

A few tears since we were last here and the new owners have done a superb and tasteful job of renovating the place and developing the food business. really good food and pleasant service, we will be back

Clean attractive interior newly refurbished. Service OK but made up for with very good food. Called in a few times and always had a warm welcome. Limited selection of meals but what is offered is excellent both in quality and quantity at reasonable prices.Parking no problem an ideal place for a meal or just a quick drink

In Martin!!! That's what we kept saying the first time we went when it was all snowy outside!! We are in Martin! You wouldn't know it. It's beautiful, modern, calm, sophisticated and just warm and friendly. The owners are lovely; the right balance of friendliness and professionalism. The food is always perfect, wine is lovely and company and surroundings; great. We like to eat and chat, then to the bar lounge for a couple of drinks while we challenge ourselves from the " things you used to know" books, which is great!

Have just returned from Sunday Lunch at the Royal Oak, Martin. Not a huge choice, apparently there is a different roast each week. We had lamb today, it was superb, real fresh leg of lamb. Accompanied by lovely fresh tasty veg,and new potatoes. Again not a huge choice of pubs, but what was on offer was tastefully presented and served. Very friendly welcoming staff, relaxing surroundings. We will definitely return

Returning from holiday and noticed sign lunch being served. We had passed many times during the refurbishment period and decided to stop. What a good decision. Good service, lovely meal at a good price. We will return.

The welcome was warm and friendly and the food was fabulous. Stayed in Martin for a week, most of it with no transport so utilised the pub to the max!

My husband and I made a last minute decision to eat out last night (Thurs) and thought a good time to visit our newly refurbished village pub and were made to feel very welcome. What a wonderful place to eat and all within walking distance! We both chose a Starter which included delicious prawns and then my husband chose the Pork Belly. The generous helping almost got the better of him. He said it was delicious and the accompanying vegetables just as tasty. My large Sea Bream Fillets were also beautifully cooked with ample vegatables all delicious. Neither of us could fault a thing plus presentation perfect. We both decided to finish off our meal with a dessert and struggled through a delicious Rasberry Pavlova! An equally delicious coffee finished off lour meal. Can't wait to visit again!

Sunday lunch was very tasty but with very variable portions on the plates. Out of our table my husband received a meal less than the size of my daughters. Most bizarre cheese plate to follow included 5 really big scruffily cut dry cheeses and four crackers. no butter. Served with lettuce tomato and cucumber. Lovely puddings.

We were a group of five out to celebrate just before Christmas. The pub has recently been updated and is warm and welcoming as were the staff. Could not fault the service nor the food. All of our party enjoyed their evening and will all be returning for more. Highly recommended indeed!! You have to try the deep fried brie (I hope they keep the portion size!!!) it was a real winner!!!

Visited on a Saturday lunch and had an excellent pint of mild along with a pretty good scampi and chips. Staff were very friendly and the pub itself is very nicely decorated. Would certainly return if in the area again.

We live in a nearby village and decided on the spur of the moment to go out for something to eat. We thought about the pubs in the surrounding villages to where we live and remembered that this pub had recently been taken over and fully refurbished.Everything from the decor, service, choice of drinks and food itself was spot on and all for an acceptable price. We both had a starter and main course and were too full for a dessert.

We ate here mid-week. Not the biggest menu you will find but generally we find that is a good thing as you can be sure that its all cooked fresh. As we had eaten virtually nothing all day we were a little peckish, so we decided to have something from the starter menu to begin, Deep fried Brie ( about the size of a small house ! ) and a plate of Whitebait, both starters were cooked just right and were really tasty. We both decided of opt for the Seabass Fillets from the specials board as our main dish. When they arrived we were pleasantly surprised to find two Fillets on each plate ! . The Seabass were cooked perfectly and simply delicious, ( excellent in fact ) ! the home made Chips were also really tasty too. A single desert of Raspberry Pavlova which I understand was very nice . The small selection of Beers at the Royal Oak are well kept and vary each week, so there is always something new to try. I had the Theakstons Black Bull and the Buttercomb Bitter both excellent pints. A small but perfectly adequate wine list offers one or two quality wines along with a few stock favourites..Friendly efficient service and very good food. The royal Oak has been totally renovated since May 2014 and you will find the decor and all the facilities to be clean, modern and comfortable. Going back again tonight ! worth a 4.5 rating easily .

Ok so we arrived created by the barmaid who was no trouble at getting us a table We we're sat in restaurent and was told it was set meals :( The starters over cooked breaded mushrooms really over done garlic mayo that looked curdled if not had layers of oil lying on the mayo Mains I wish I wouldn't of picked mine beef in a pepper sauce in other words stroganoff it was nice however had mushrooms in it wich I hate also served with wrong ingredients it didn't go with veg oh instant mash .the pork was lovely however come to the pudding a slicd in a bowl no decor no option of cream and Ice cream etc x think staff wise the young lady was constantly hassled and put under pressure by management me and my partner work in catering so no most things think she needs more yrsining and support we all start from SCRATCH

We went for dinner. The main meals were good. Well presented and cooked well. I decided to have a dessert but wish that I had not. I chose raspberry pavlova which came in a small sundae dish looking like Eton mess and was comprised of a mix of bought meringue, a few soggy raspberries and what tasted like squirty artificial tasting cream. A big disappointment and also expensive for what it was. So my recommendation is to enjoy your main course and forget the puddings.

we go out on fridays and try different pubs and restaurants and while in the royal oak scopwick a fellow diner said to try this one we are pleased we did the food is o k and not too expensive and not a bad menu 4 meals soon arrived all nicely cooked my steak gammon was good tho the lamb shank the son in law had wasn't up to the same standard and daughters scampi was mostly batter oh well can't win em all i think and you get what ya pay for eh but was disapointed No brown sauce for my gammon and the landlady thought i was a philistine i reckon for wanting it butsaid she will get some good old H P eh lovely jubbly

Four of us have had lunch at the Royal Oak, Martin, today; the food was superb! The main course was extremely tasty and satisfying, and the deserts exquisite. This pub on the main road through a relatively quiet village is a must visit for anyone in the area wanting something to eat either lunchtime or in the evening. It is under new ownership, and has been recently refurbished to a high standard. However once you have ordered, and your food has arrived, be prepared for an even greater delight once you taste the flavours dished up before you!Calvin and Jill, you have put Martin on the map, and have made it a 'must visit' for those who enjoy delicious food.For those deciding to visit, the telephone number in the phone book is the wrong eating place - try 01526 378777.

The royal oak has only reopened recently,after a major refurbishment.So myself & some friends had a walk up to the pub for a drink & bite to eat.The place had been done out,to a high stranded..staff are friendly & helpful & the food was great..freshly cooked tasty dishes..will be going again.

We were staying in the area (in fact, just across the road at the Low Barn) and ate here a couple of evenings. Basic pub, basic pub grub menu, but superbly cooked, huge portions, tasty and completely enjoyable. Prices are extremely good. The staff and the landlord are friendly and fun.

My friend and I stumbled onto this place after an antique fair for lunch. It was one of the best meals I've gotten at a pub since I've moved here. I ordered the bacon-wrapped pheasant breast with some sort of berry blanc which was just great! My friend ordered the chicken tikka which was very good. Two coffees, two cokes, and two meals for under 30GBP!!! I don't know if I will ever find it again but I hope I do!

The Royal Oak pub is in Martin, near Lincoln.      We had 3 meals there over two days and all were excellent with fresh ingredients well presented.   Good beer too ! The pub has a good mix on the menu with lots of selection.   The barman and his  wife ( owners ) were really welcoming and helpful with our family history research.    We loved the people of Martin who were all so kind to us as visiting Canadians.   The Royal Oak is a traditional pub well worth a visit. We certainly hope to return !