Royal Oak Pub & Kitchen in Waltham Forest

Staff more concerned about chatting to their mates than actually serving customers. Unless you're a regular there I wouldn't bother.

What a fantastic friendly place to stay, Def recommend!!

This is a very nice pub with loads of room to hang out in the back garden. The food is good and the atmosphere is great. I would recommend.

We went to the pub yesterday for a team lunch. The food was delicious and the service was really brilliant. Just wanted to say thank you to the team for their kind gesture after we aided a man needing medical assistance. It was very thoughtful. We’ll definitely return again.

This is our local pub, it has a great atmosphere, but after having a Sunday roast previously and a burger today the food is not as good as in the past. It is such a shame, a dissappointment.

Stayed overnight. Brilliant. Cannot fault it. Great breakfast clean room. Good parking. Lovely staff. Fabulous. Would highly recommend.

Lovely, local pub. Food is amazing, service is excellent. Kelly who works here is very friendly, attentive and charming. She works very hard and always has a smile for everyone. I can't recommend this pub highly enough and everyone should have a Kelly working at their pub. She is delightful.

Stayed for three nights. All round excellent. Nice surprise to have breakfast included as well. Very clean, rooms are well appointed and homely. Location and connections excellent for London and local countryside. Would definitely book again. More personal feel than a hotel chains

Thank you for your great service and lovely food.

I love The Royal Oak and always try giving a chance. Every time I go in..the staff are so rude!

A lovely pub which is air conditioned inside, has a big covered beer garden and an uncovered garden, plus seating out the front and a restaurant at the back. So plenty of options depending on what takes your fancy! A good selection of beers and very well priced for the area.

Had a fantastic time at their pub quiz night—definitely the best in the area. I've added it to my barguide.london site too!

Top hotel, top pub - just great. Would stay here again at any time

A great local pub with excellent atmosphere, service, decor and a great food. Nice, recently refurbished outside area. Regular updates keep the pub looking good.

We had a lovely stay at The Royal Oak guesthouse. The staff were very friendly, our room was clean and reasonably priced including breakfast. The food we had in the pub was also excellent and served by Kelly who looked after us so well. Really good location with parking at the back. Would definitely stay here again if we happen to be in the area.

Really good food, nice seating area, just terrible terrible service, food took too long to come and waitresses wern't around often to be able to ask for stuff.

A gem of a place! Friendly staff, clean rooms, lovely breakfast. Very well placed for getting train into London. We will be back again!

Fantastic Sunday roast, super tasty and really nice friendly staff. My new local.

Came here for a drink on a Sunday evening. Had visited before on occasion, but decided to try outside this time, surprised by the size and appearance of the outside area, will come out again on a nice evening. However the most surprising thing was the amount of snails and in particular slugs in the planters! Absolutely LOADS! Kept us entertained although I imagine others may not be as enthusiastic! Irritatingly the beer garden shut at 9.30ish. Would deffo come again and get a table next to a sluggy planter!

had a excellent one night stay here, atmosphere and service was spot on, local bus and train service nearby, very good location

Lovely Sunday lunch with family

Nice environment, good service if not for the dirty cutlery. Ordered a coffee. It was pleasant, but the spoon was very dirty. Looked like dried up egg.

Nice place, nice staff and nice food

Absolutely charming. The staff was very friendly to my family and me. the room very comfortable and clean. The breakfast was complete, and on weekends they offered the possibility of hot breakfast. We stayed 11 days and without a doubt, we will repeat. Special thanks to Dunne

We chose this accommodation mainly because it had a good connection to central London, 30 minutes on the overground. After staying 10 nights, I recommend it 100%. On weekends they serve English breakfast. During the week breakfast is simple but has all the basics. The hotel service is great, highlighting the kindness of Mrs. Dunne, very grateful to her for the loving treatment. When we return to London, we will repeat.

Great beer garden and location.Tried the lager which was to be honest awful.Then tried the local cider,which had a very weird chemical taste.Has really put me off going for a night out.Could not pay on my phone for some unknown reason.Such a shame.Could be a little gem.SORT YOUR BEER OUT!

Lovley place, really Nice People 🍻 my first trip to london and I can recomend this hotel!

Was amazing the food will definitely be coming back here to eat

A hidden little gem with a great atmosphere and fantastic food. The price is very reasonable and the staff are fantastic, if you're after a night away and want a one stop shop for food, drink, atmosphere and a good night's sleep this place is hard to beat.

Nice rooms. Shame breakfast didn’t start until 9am on Saturday morning

Great pub fantastic accommodation. We received a very warm welcome and the lady carried our bags to our room as we were on top floor. Room was spotless modern beds so comfortable had everything you need. Dawn who cleaned the rooms was so welcoming friendly happy and jolly with good advice for our next stay only downfall was we had to leave. Highly recommend

Booked a table for the Royal Oak last Saturday for my Dads birthday, and our waitress Emilia went above and beyond. Even brought out a candle on his dessert when we didn’t ask. Thank you for making my Dads birthday so special! Will definitely return

We booked a room here on the way to the england hockey games, the rooms are lovely, clean, spacious, complimentary biscuits and bottled water. We had drinks( pornstar martini) on saturday night courtesy of barman Rhys which was really tasty. There was also live entertainment, thw pub was buzzing. Then the following morning a great breakfast. We will be back

The Royal Oak in Woodford is a gem. A long-established pub with great charm. In the front area it is classic pub style, you order at the counter. Further back is the restaurant area with table service. There is also a partially covered outdoor area. We stayed there for 5 nights in May 2024. Our room was directly above the pub, so it was very noisy well into the night. In addition, there were only blinds so it was bright in the room. But with oropax and sleeping mask it wasn't a problem and we slept very well. The room was small but nicely decorated and clean. The staff consists of a young team, everyone was very friendly and accommodating. During the week there was a simple but delicious cold breakfast. At the weekend we had a warm breakfast - typically English with beans, fried potatoes and the like. We also had dinner in the pub most evenings and it was really good. We traveled by public transport - the 'Highham Parks' overground station is a few minutes' walk from the pub. I recommend buying an Oystercard. You load this with credit and use it to check in before the trip and then check out again afterwards. You can also do this with the EC card, but at least for me there would be daily fees. The journey from the station to Liverpool Street Station in central London is around half an hour and the train runs approximately every 15 minutes. We also started from there to Warner Bros. Studios. There is a supermarket right next to Higham Parks station. For us, the pub was a very good compromise between proximity to the center, price and comfort and I can fully recommend it.

Great for lunch and dinner good food lovely staff

Really friendly staff, great atmosphere and lovely accommodation, food was great aswell! Generous portion!

Great find. Free parking. Clean and large rooms.

We wife and I stayed at the Royal Oak on the Sunday of the early May bank holiday, we used to life in Highams Park and used to go there. We were visiting and decided to stay as we have never been in the rooms. The rooms are perfect for a short stay, clean, freshly decorated and modern. The biggest surprise was the quality of the beds, really comfy and slept well. It was a hot night and we stayed on the second floor and the fan was great to keep cool. No issues at all. We had a few drinks before we left for our night out. Staff amazing as always, they were always brilliant when we lived here, lots of new faces, but still the great hospitality given. Lots of subtle changes, Guinness was better and poorer to perfection, caught me off guard, I love a Guinness and this was the best I’ve had in a long time. We also had some lunch which again standard was just as good. The only watch out is the size of the rooms, I can’t speak for all the rooms as we stayed on the top floor, it was very small, the bathroom door hit the bed so you had to squeeze through, but to be honest it’s not a deal breaker just worth noting if your on a longer stay. I would absolutely and will be staying again.

Update: I have to update this because they offer a really poor selection of Gluten free food. This is something that is not hard to offer. Other local pubs like The Larkshall do GF fish and chips and roast dinners - and honestly are so knowledgeable compared to the staff at Royal Oak. So disappointing that they haven’t got this right when they often have a really decent GF beer on tap. Baffling. This is pretty much the perfect pub. It has an excellent selection of beers, perfect decor, staff are knowledgeable and really welcoming and friendly and it has a nice vibe inside and out. Only ways it could be better would be something to entertain kids outside and some green veg with the roasts.

I don't usually post reviews but I am super delighted with this site. The staff is completely friendly and always with a smile. The place is very quiet and although they have the pub below they close at a more than reasonable hour, leaving complete silence. The breakfast is quite good, so much so that we planned to have breakfast outside every day and the first day we were in a hurry, we tried it and we only had breakfast here. And the pub food is pretty good too. In general the place seems very good to me but I really like the staff completely. I don't usually write reviews, but I am delighted with this place. The staff is extremely friendly and always smiling. The place is very quiet, and although there is a pub downstairs, they close at a very reasonable hour, leaving complete silence. The breakfast offers quite good options; so much so that we planned to eat out every day, but on the first day, we were in a hurry, tried it, and ended up only having breakfast here. The pub food is also quite good. Overall, the place is very nice, but the staff truly has me completely charmed.

Very friendly staff, clean rooms, delicious breakfast, very nice pub.

Good food & bar. Nice guest house above.

Friends bailed on Sunday Lunch so popped here earlier on my own..and very glad I did, lovely pub with good beer selection (cask available) and nice cheerful staff who seemed very capable. The Roast was lovely! Well done.

Cannot recommend this place enough. The pub itself is really nice, the rooms are lovely, and the staff are friendly. It’s also fantastic value for money for London. We booked outside of London central, because I wanted to take my friend to Gods Own Junkyard (awesome place). But, having stayed here, even though it’s a bit of way out I’d totally stay here when all my plans are central London based in the future. It’s so much nicer than some of the places we’ve paid a lot more for in the centre, that’s it’s worth the short trek in and out. My top tip to make the trip in/out of London central nippier is to get an taxi/uber (£8) to and from Walthamstow Central tube station, it cuts loads off your travel time taking out the local train and a short walk. Having said that though, if you’re in no rush, it’s stil a pleasant journey, just a little longer. I almost don’t want to leave this review because I don’t want this little gem to be fully booked next time I’m off to London lol. Highly recommend.

Perfect! Lovely rooms. Great food. Friendly staff. Amazing service. Fab location. Highly recommend this little gem!

Fint bemötande och hjälp av tjejen som checkade in oss. Ett vackert ställe med fina och fräscha rum. Väldigt behjälplig personal hela dagen. Vi fick checka in tidigare, tjejen hjälpte oss till rummet och var väldigt trevlig. Frukosten usel tyvärr. Vi var 3 par som skulle dela på 1 tallrik, 2 toastbröd, och 1 ägg. När vi frågade om mer fick vi antingen dåligt bemötande eller att allt var slut. Blev tillslut en yoghurt och en toast med smör. Tycker att man borde ha frukost till samtliga gäster. När vi skulle checka ut, låg tjejen och sov i lokalen.

Went for a lunchtime meal with family and had a great experience. The food was very good and the service overall was excellent. The decor is a nice mix of traditional and modern - cosy but bright. It’s been added to our list and we’ll definitely be back 👍🏼

Good food, great service and well priced

Didn't have a room, just dinner and it was lovely. Staff were friendly and cheerful too.

Super rooms clean and very comfortable beds. Veg breakfast was delicious 😋 😍

Staff are always so friendly. Food was lovely. Good atmosphere.

Had lunch and was looked after by Kelly from the minute we walked in she couldn’t do enough to make our lunch experience very enjoyable

Great location. Nice atmosphere. Interesting history. But slow bar service.

A pretty high standard of pub food. The trio of meat on the Sunday roast was good, not as good as home cooking but then it never is when eating anywhere that is serving many covers.

Arrived quite late in the afternoon and was very hungry. We ordered 3 roasts and the seasonal fish dish. The meals were delivered in a timely fashion and were really tasty. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of our meals. The service provided was excellent too. Will definitely be revisiting this gastro pub soon. Highly recommended.

Great pub inside and outside; very helpful staff; and the "Er-hacktulee-i-er-just-moved-to-Hi-hams-apark-vya-Awesomestow, YA..." will love this E4 pub...feels like it's targetting the middle-class thirty/forty- somethings who've traded Stoke Newington flat for E4 house and first baby. The locals and fellow diners are a good bunch, friendlier than in the noughties. Decent beers; arty Tottenham Outrage mural outside... a very likable building inside and out and worth a visit if you're walking in the Forest. Sunday lunch we ate was: good. Not great but better than average. Decent portions but chewy roast meat with half-hearted veg disguised under a good gravy; speedy service we received was unusual and suggested the pub is very popular with locals on a Sunday, so the food is all cooked prior to you walking in and placing orders. Table we reserved was small for group of six but cosy - the booth-like seating makes the acoustics excellent... I suppose it's the Royal Oak's atmosphere that makes it worth paying £20 a main dish for but not the food itself. Decor and atmosphere - 5/5 Staff and service - 5/5 Food - 3/5 Value - 3/5 Kids and dog suitability - 5/5 Overall: Great pub worth visiting for a meal with friends/family/dogs and it might be even better with its non-Sunday lunch menu. Recommended daytime venue.

We had our wedding reception at the Royal Oak. I cannot praise the staff enough for helping us create such a beautiful and memorable day. Georgia went above and beyond in coordinating the planning of our event and answering my never ending list of questions. Kelly and the team were so friendly and attentive on the day and the night before. All our guests commented on how lovely the food was and the team at the Royal Oak worked with us to create a menu for our special day. It was great value for money and felt very bespoke. The private area was just perfect for the size of our wedding party, the staff joined in the fun too, dancing the night away while still keeping up excellent levels of bar service. Several of our party ourselves included stayed in the guest house and the rooms were wonderful and Saturday mornings breakfast was a real tasty treat. Thank you for everything Mr & Mrs Andrews

A lovely atmosphere and very friendly pub that produces great food. Very large outdoor area which is fantastic for summer and is also dog friendly.

Visited the pub, which had a solid selection of beers on tap, and has a decent space if you consider the large outdoor area which is more for the Summer

Very clean & tidy place to stay with good food and decent beer. Do beware of the sloping ceilings in the top floor rooms though if (like me) you're tall! Friendly, helpful service too.

Perfect location, lovely atmosphere, the rooms are just what I need and the prices are what I expect for this area of London.

Really nice find for a Londoon business trip. Plenty of parking. Good food and well appointed rooms.

Great service, nice ambience. East London

Had a walk in lunch today (New Year's Day) in the pub area and managed to grab a table for our family group for lunch. The food was excellent, and the service was also really good despite the fact it was really busy. Very impressed and we'll definitely come back.

Good quality standard pub food, nice service, a nice space. What's not to like?

Lovely food, great facilities and the beer garden is amazing. And the quiz nights are amazing.

I'm so satisfied! Cute, as you imagine England. Now probably even more beautiful at Christmas time!!!

Warm and inviting with lots of seating including comfy armchairs along with dining tables and chairs

very good place, for adults and children, very family atmosphere,

Cosy family pub with great Sunday roast.

Just a short walk from Highams Park railway station. Good drinks selection, friendly staff and the food's not bad either! Be back again for Quiz Night, thank you 😊

My favourite pub in Highams Park area. Great selection of drinks, including good quality Guiness. There’s lots of room, and a massive outdoor space with booths, lots of seating, covers and heaters as well as a large open area. Dog friendly. Haven’t tried food or stayed here yet to comment.

The room was clean but a bit small, no chair so had to sit on the bed. Toilet was in such an odd position so was difficult to use. Staff were ok.

Good food, friendly staff and very nice, clean room, so it was a good experience overall but unfortunately spoiled by the loud and tortuous thumping music that came up from the bar below until midnight. If you stay on a Friday night, ear plugs are a must!

Enjoyed a great lunch, food was good and friendly service.

This used to be my nightly local. It' was good then and since then the outside has been upgraded substantially. Good place to take a loved one or future loved one.

Super pub. Great food and drinks! Lovely friendly, helpful staff

Lovely pub. Great decor and chilled atmosphere 👌.

Great pub with a good atmosphere. Great food and drinks. There is live music on some weekends. Outside area seating for use in the summer. Nice atmosphere.

Very nice room and friendly staff.

Great Pub atmosphere lovely beer garden. Nice selection of beers

I went here for a casual drink with mates and its a lovely pub. The outside is perfect for get togethers and had a lovely little covered section for when it's raining, which it was. Nicely decorated and staff were very friendly. Can't complain

We've been to the pub several times and it was great! We love the happy hour on Friday. Great ambience, great food and great cocktails. Staff is always helpful, but when it gets busy you might not receive your drink within half an hour. So, 4 stars for that.

Nice little find is the Royal Oak; it offers 11 cute, tidy, and newer rooms atop a pub and restaurant (outdoor garden as well). Has a lively weekend crowd of mostly locals both day and evening, with some live music. The Sunday Roast itself is worth a trip. My second stay here, making me the repeat customer (enough said).

Beautiful pub, lovely staff and service, could not have had a better experience than staying at The Royal Oak in Highams Park! Was in town for 4 nights for American Football at Tottenham Stadium. Food was great, wide drink selection, and comfortable room. Can’t recommend this place enough!

One of the best pubs in the area. Well kept, great service and the food here is generally very good. I've not had a Sunday roast but I hear it's good. There is plenty of seating inside the main bar as well as out the back in the garden area which is both covered and uncovered. There is another dining area, but have not sat there as it's never been that busy on the times I have visited. The staff are friendly and there is a good range of craft beers, largest, ales and hard liquor.

Nice relaxed late lunch in the garden. Pizza was good!

Went for a Sunday roast after recommendations from local WhatsApp group. One of the worst Sunday roasts I've had. Beef was overcooked, tough, and chewy. The broccoli, meant to be al dente, was rock solid. My knife could barely cut through it. Two measley pieces of carrots and they charge for extra veg. Dry and hard roast potatoes. The only good parts were the service, the ambience of the pub, the drinks, and the gravy. My partner had the lamb and wasn't impressed. He said the cauliflower cheese lacked seasoning and taste. If I lived locally I would drink there as it's a lovely pub, but definitely wouldn't return for the roast.

Reserved a table for 8 there were only 6 seats right next to the toilet. Every meal was cold, sent them back and then a roast beef came back as roast chicken. Sides never turned up then was still charged for them. Worse roast dinners than a Toby carvery. Will never eat her again.

We were attending a funeral wake, it had it all,

Nice friendly pub wi decent food...

Chicken supreme on point!!! Well worth the price. Fab garden and the beer flowing beautifully. Top work

Lovely pub very friendly staff ,limited draft bitter on tap,was there for a funeral reception good spread was provided by the pub

This used to be our go to pub lunch but after yesterday experience I don’t think we will ever go again. It appears that the chef has been changed as both Sunday roasts were disgusting. Whilst both meats were ok, the potatoes were like rock hard bullets even after soaking in gravy, the Yorkshire pudding was indescribable. It was big very dry and rock hard tthe inside looked like an aero bar as all bubbles This is first time we have never had dessert or left a tip As not the cheapest lunch in the area you would still expect it to be eatable which it wasn’t

Really lovely place to stay - staff were super friendly, service excellent and food delicious. Hope to come back again soon

Very busy so service was slow, Great place to meet and lovely pub.

Welcoming place to visit. Child and dog friendly. Good and varied menu both choice and price. When I visit again, I will certainly visit again. No comment on rooms as I didn't stay there.

Had a good time food was lovely plenty of opinions on drinks and food friendly and helpful staff great atmosphere and beautiful bear garden would definitely go again and maybe stay at hotel as it was soo nice I went too a wedding reception and it was great you can take dogs in the beer garden which is really im looking forward too going back too London thank ♥️💕💕❣️🌹

Beautiful goats cheese salad, skinny fries and the most amazing New Zealand Sauvignon wine for lunch today served by a really lovely lady called Kelly. Nothing was too much trouble. Great food, amazing service. First class!

Lovely traditional pub with nice outdoor garden area. Staff friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere.