Royal Oak Scotby Carlisle in Carlisle

Forget the motorway services - stop here for lunch! 3 mins from J43 of M6. Lovely welcome, delicious food, clean and friendly. Local Cumberland sausage is amazing!

Wonderful little Pub with some great tasting food

Menu was great - I'm a veggie so was very pleased to see a great variety and not just the usual pasta with tomato sauce! Had a hearty cauliflower pie, and my husband had salmon. The staff were really friendly and polite. Great spot 😁

I saw a review on here saying best burger in England! My partner got it and let me try and I have to agree!!! I got the cauliflower pie and both our meals were amazing. The staff working were lovely also, couldn't have asked for more. Couldn't have ate any more either, great size portion. Thank you!!

Probably the best Sunday roast you will ever find in Cumbria - ate here on a very busy Sunday in the summer holidays the pub was packed but this did not waiver the quality of the food and service we received. Everything felt in hand and under control. Well done to the team at Royal Oak simply top tier!

Absolutely tremendous. Booked online very easily and arrived for my table at 4pm. Was greeted and shown to my table and presented menus to which we chose the Beef Sunday roast. The beef was amazing and fell apart and melted in the mouth. The veg was cooked perfectly and the whole meal was delicious and was the perfect size. We then had to squeeze in a dessert which I had a Biscoff Sundae which again was brilliant and my partner had the sticky toffee pudding. This was ever so sweet but amazing and really made sure we were both full up. The service from the girls was exceptional and we will definitely be back when passing through in the area or going elsewhere. Thanks very much.

A good place to have a nice evening. Nice food, nice service. I tried the shots which has a coffee flavor, it’s mind blowing. Calm outskirts location.

What a fantastic pub! The staff were so friendly and the food was delicious! We had Cumberland sausage and the sea bass from the specials board. There was also a wide selection of foods on the menu. We will definitely be back!

Very friendly place. Staff very helpful and efficient. Food was excellent. Would definitely go back if nearby.

Fully recommend the steak burger or steak pie. The landlady and staff are friendly and make everyone welcome. Will definitely visit again soon.

Food was delicious 😋. Slow cooked brisket of beef with all the trimmings . Very friendly staff and nice outside area to sit in . Plus it's pet friendly. I will definitely be returning .

Lovely food, lovely staff and dog friendly ❤️

Fun place. Food and service were great. Thanks!

Just had fab birthday celebration there for 7 people.. very pleasant and welcoming staff. Food was mix of fish n chips, 3 beef briskets , lamb and 2 different pies all cooked beautifully and great portions.. a great choice and worth a visit

Had an amazing lunch Friday 10th May. Delicious prawns for starters, sauce was delicious. Then I had cod loin with chorizo and another yummylicious sauce. What a lovely experience and lovely staff. Highly recommend

Long time since I've been in. Very friendly accommodating staff and pretty decent real ale.

Good beer and super food, a particular star is the Sunday dinner.

Just had the best burger I’ve ever had in England at this beautiful pub. The staff are absolutely lovely, and the atmosphere is homey and warm. If you’re visiting Carlisle and looking for a great bite to eat with some amazing local craft beers, look no further. I’d give it 6 stars if I could!

Best Sunday roast I’ve had in years.

Went for my birthday and it was the nicest lamb I've ever had, gorgeous cozy place and amazing food

Always nice food and friendly atmosphere

What lovely staff! Had a quick stop in, and the staff where amazing. Food looked great. Recommend to go here.

Really lovely pub. We had a large group of us there for a meal, great welcome, fantastic service and food was excellent. Thank you.

What an amazing pub Louise and team have. I am a regular diner and never been disappointed. 4 of us had lunch today ( Christmas Eve ) and was as usual to a very high standard. Thank you all and will see you in the new year.

Absoloutely amazing pub, Louise and the team can't do enough to make you feel welcome and comfortable. Children and dogs welcome and also made to feel welcome, which is not always the case. The food has always been delicious and a specials that always mixes it up. Quiz nights are always fun and Louise alway has something happening thats for everyone.

Welcoming and good atmosphere. Food was very good value for money, plenty of it and it was hot.

Stunning food. Louise and Amy were welcoming and provided exceptional service. Super friendly, super food, can recommend to absolutely anyone. To quote Arnie, we'll be back.

Just had our Sunday lunch,it was delicious,the cauliflower starter was lovely to,thank you to all the staff,most definitely will return

Nice and friendly village pub. Royal Oak steak burger- delicious 😋

I’ll make a point to visit here every time I visit Cumbria, the food was amazing and the staff were wonderful. Highest compliments to the chef, best sticky toffee I’ve had.

All good just service was a bit slow for my liking

Wow 🤩 what can I say 🤩fantastic food & drink 🤩 fantastic service🤩 fantastic atmosphere 🤩 I would highly recommend good choice of food from the menu 🤩I will definitely be visiting again 10/10 🤩

Food and service was excellent definitely recommend.

Everything was top notch - we had Sunday dinner (7 adults, 1 child and 2 babies in a double pushchair). We booked in advance. The food was served quickly as were the drinks. We had beef, turkey and the veg pie all were amazing with GOOD portions! We all visited on the Friday night we’re we ate and enjoyed the local ales. There was a £1 wheel of surprises and all the staff got involved.

Very pleasant. Friendly staff and lively atmosphere. I’m a real fan. There were three hand pumps, but only one beer (Corby Blonde) was available. I gather this isn’t typical, but was still a bit disappointing for a Saturday night. Overall it’s great to see a village pub so busy. The food looked good, although I wasn’t there to eat. I’m semi regular and I’ll definitely be back.

Lovely food 23/7/23, welcoming and good atmosphere without feeling rushed, first time for food here, would highly recommend, all round excellent experience.

Amazing food... Was great to sit in the garden. Really enjoyed it.

I had a special meal made for me as I can't eat wheat products. They cooked me a chicken breast and a sauce. My husband had fish and chips.

Wow ! First visit for a while and it will not be as long until our next visit. The welcome was very friendly and the allocated table for four persons and a dog was ideal. The menu was extensive and the quality was exceptional. I chose the Seabass which was delicious. A big well done to the owner and her Team as our visit was memorable and I would have no hesitation recommending The Royal Oak, as it was outstanding quality.

Awesome pub in a great location in Scotby village. Staff are fantastic and service is quick. I had the mushroom burger which was very tasty. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area.

Lovely food ,nice pub , the two young girls could focus on customers more, instead of chatting at the bar...

Sunday lunch, 26/04/23. 6pm. Garlic and tomato prawn extremely nice. Brisket of beef lovely, really enjoyed the food but not too keen on frozen roast potatoes but wouldn't stop me from dining here again.😄

Welcomed my family and I when the place was full. Managed to give us a table unlike brewer's fare who turned us away. Thank you 😊 your food was great and staff were very pleasant.

Great food. Friendly staff who will do anything for you. The locals are chatty and friendly too. Would love to come again soon

I came to this amazing pub where I was met by an amazing young lad named Thomas he served me very well throughout the whole night and we both share a passion in physics. I hope this young bumcragger goes very far in life !

Warm friendly welcome, lovely relaxed atmosphere, and food was a 10/10!

Attended there New Year event and it was brilliant. Will be looking at attending again next year.

11 of us had Sunday lunch last week, and the food and service were excellent 👌 Would highly recommend 😉

Good beers and service, nice place to go for food very welcoming staff

Lovely food and a great local pub. Will definitely go back again.

Great food… cozy atmosphere, excellent service, beware the massive portions!

Four of us went for lunch today , this was our first visit and we were not disappointed. it was AMAZING, lovely country pub with traditional features, warm and welcoming staff. Very interesting and wide ranging menu and some of the best food we've ever had in a Pub. all the food was fresh, cooked well and well presented. Two of us had the Steak Pie and we both agreed it was the best steak pie we've ever had. All of the food was Excellent and I'm only Highlighting the Pie as I'm a bit of a pie fanatic and rarely get one this good. the waitress was perfect and very pleasant , we can't wait to return , well done to all involved 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Lovely dog friendly pub. Sunday roast was top notch. Staff couldn't have been nicer!

Great country pub with brilliant service .Delicious Sunday lunch.

Every service station on the motorway was really busy so we pulled off and found this little gem. Staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. Would highly recommend this place. A little way off the M6 but definitely worth seeking out.

Eerlijk gezegd snappen wij de hoge beoordeling niet. Aan de telefoon klonk de dame al niet erg enthousiast, op de site staan andere tijden vermeld dan online, dus na wat op en neer worstelen werd het pas duidelijk dat we op z'n laatst om 6 konden reserveren. Als we aankomen zijn er 3 jongere dames achter de bar aan het werk. Die ons geen van allen verwelkomen. Wij zien ook dat ze bezig met tappen oid. Maar het zou fijn zijn als je het idee hebt dat je gezien bent en dat ze zo bij je komen. Vervolgens krijgen we een menu in onze handen geduwd, zonder uitleg. (Ook een ander menu dan op de website. De gerechten komen maar voor een klein deel overeen. Blijkbaar werken ze met een zondagmenu, beetje jammer als je je verheugd op andere gerechten.) Pas na 20 minuten valt het ons op dat andere gasten hun drinken binnen gaan halen. Dat schijnt in sommige bars, restaurants normaal te zijn. Maar als je dit niet weet, zit je als een dooie te wachten. (Had best even gecommuniceerd kunnen worden.) En we moesten al vooraf betalen voor ons eten. We zijn 2 weken op vakantie geweest en dit is de eerste keer dat we dit meemaken, wij vonden het erg apart. Het eten is of erg zout, of erg flauw. Mijn gerecht zwemt in de jus, terwijl dat van mijn vriend met een apart juskommetje geserveerd wordt. De drankjes die de eerste serveerster uitgaf komen niet overeen met de drankjes van de tweede serveerster. Voor beide wordt hetzelfde geteld. Wij hebben de afgelopen 2 weken in allerlei pubs gegeten en ook voor onszelf gekookt op een een 2-pitsgasstel, dus wij zijn niet de moeilijkste. Maar dit eten én de bediening viel ons erg tegen.

It has been many years since I was last in the Oak, don't know if it is new owners or brewery management tenants what nice change, celebrated one of my daughters birthday there Sunday the 31st July, food was great, staff was the same very happy to help, definitely be back, it gets 5 stars from me

Gorgeous food, attentive staff and great attention to detail throughout.

Excellent food in great surroundings. Visited a number of times and food always brilliant.

Lovely pub stopped for Sunday lunch and glad we did. Food was delicious good sized portions and the staff were lovely and friendly too.

Good menu and choice for all. Service was great, and very friendly atmosphere. Our food was very tasty, thank you

A real gem - we visited while passing through and enjoyed the amazing food and friendly vibe of this place. Thanks for a great evening - we will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

Best fish and chips ever and staff serving where Top Dollar cheers 👍

Went for a meal after playing golf with friends Saturday evening service and food exceptional. Will be going again and highly recommending the Royal Oak Scotby to friends and colleagues.

Very good food and lovely atmosphere

Carlisle needs more pubs like this. Nice menu and specials great staff who were very helpful. Very busy village pub I'd advise to book though.

Great pub with a lovely atmosphere and staff. The food was also excellent. Fresh quality ingredients nicely cooked and presented and a good selection at a fair price. The service was friendly and professional. This was my first visit and I will definitely return and recommend to anyone staying in the area. Thank you to the team at The Royal Oak.👍🙂

Stumbled across this pub whilst staying near Carlisle. We only had a drink but it was a lovely place in a lovely village. Food looked good wouldn't mind trying it next time we pass!

Nicest piece of beef I've ever had on a Sunday dinner and although it was busy the service was great.

Great pub really nice food and friendly staff 👍

Lovely atmosphere, lovely food and great service. Highly recommended!

A fabulous gem of a traditional English pub. What a wonderful welcome from friendly , Happy bar staff, superb food and great atmosphere, and the raspberry pavlova really hit the spot mmm Thank you

The meal wasn't horrendous. Just very over priced for frozen chips and the size of portions. Kids meals pretty poor. Chicken in a basket (adults) exactly the same as kids just with more frozen chips. Roast beef dinner come with a spoon full of mash, beef and gravy not seasoned, really lacking any flavour at all. Garlic muchshroom starter, again frozen breaded mushrooms, which are never good at the best of times, but at a price you would expect homemade garlic mushrooms. Basically an over priced weatherspoons. Disappointed after reading good reviews.

Christmas day drinks friendly staff

We really liked this pub was 6 of us booked a meal excellent only 1 little hitch no cranberry sauce with turkey but we'll be back staff brilliant

Quite possibly the best burger I have EVER had... outstanding. Great value and a great pub, the staff are very very friendly, I will without doubt be coming back. But the burger again...11 out of ten. 👏👏👍

Anazing Sunday lunch. Lovely friendly staff.

Came across the pub and had the most fantastic experience. They were having a Halloween party night but still made space for us the eat. The staff were absolutely brilliant and the food amazing. I had possibly the best beef burger i have ever had out. Thank you for all your help tonight. If we are ever in the area again we will certainly visit.

Excellent food, excellent service & excellent value for mone. Great environment & you're always given a warm welcome & nothing is too much trouble . Been here a few times & it's always a pleasure to return!

We rented a cottage in the village of SCOTBY near Carlisle there was only the one pub in the village the Royal Oak excellent food and the beer was good to all the staff made us feel very welcome delightful place to visit.

Lovely meal. Recommended the Gyros, for something a bit different.

Good choise of beer coupled with a bit of local banter helped make the evening flow. I'll be back!

Delicious food and great service

Excellent food, warm friendly staff

Great service, conversation and good choice of drinks available

Staff very friendly. Decor lovely and cosy and clean. Food fantastic. Very popular village pub. Louise and team have made a great difference in the community

Lovely food i had the Sunday roast which was delicious

Fantastic Sunday dinner. Good food.

Lovely food, friendly staff and a lovely pub inside and out.i would recommend it to anyone and will be back very soon

Lovely pub, cosy and welcoming, staff always friendly and the food here is amazing. Can definitely and confidently recommend 😊

Friendly pub. Bit on the pricey side. But I suppose that fits the area. Staff try really hard. Nice atmosphere. Good outdoor seating in summer. Would be 5 stars if food was as good as the prices.

Came up from London and went to this pub. It is great doggy friendly, the food was absolutely delicious and the portions were big. The atmosphere was great and staff were friendly. Highly recommended 👍👍👍

Really friendly staff and delicious food.

Amazing food, and brilliant service. Portion sizes were great and the staff were fantastic, we were sat outside and had a dog with us and they brought treats and a water bowl with ice. Would highly recommend and definitely be back.

Great staff Loverly food Highly recommended

Excellent afternoon tea. Well worth the money. Excellent service from the friendly staff. Thank you. X

Amazing pub , great food and 5☆staff .

This traditional village pub was given a new lease of life, after time spent closed and unloved. Smart, modern interior, retaining a traditional feel, excellent food, great portion sizes and a very friendly welcome.

Outstanding service and supplied not one but two throws to keep the chill out.

4 of us had a lovely meal and drinks + staff were very nice 🙂 Thank you Louise