The Kings Oak Hotel in Epping Forest

Had my 18th birthday in the Kings Room, all the staff were very efficient, friendly and helpful. The venue is lovely and modern and the events team were very friendly to work with. Thank you!

Excellent pub - had the best bacon roll of my life here! Staff were super friendly and accommodating our large group. Would visit again! Highly recommend ❤️

We celebrated our son’s barmitzvah last weekend at the Kings Oak and thanks to Paula everything was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The venue itself is stunning so that takes the pressure off of decorations, Paula’s attention to detail is second to none. The food was absolutely amazing and it didn’t stop flowing all thanks to Paula. She ensured that every guest was looked after and treated well, it was the best night ever and we cannot thank Paula enough! Highly recommend the Kings Oak for any size function, it’s the best! Thank you xxxx

Seriously bad coffee, really lovely people. Chips were pretty good, and enjoyable peaceful atmosphere. With the coffee I’d recommend going for something stronger then you usually would go for, as it’s very week and watery

Rather watery coffee, lovely staff, chips were decent. Great to sit on the green!

One of our friends suggested the kings oak hotel for our wedding and we are so thankful he introduced us to this hidden gem in the heart of Epping forest. We cannot thank Paula and her team enough for everything they have done for us over the last 7 months. From initial meet to final meeting and going above and beyond to give us the perfect day. Thank you for again, Mr and Mrs Constantinou x

Prices have jumped. 3.50 for a small tray of chips! 5.00 for a very dry burger. Bikers tea hut much better food and value

The food was decent, hardly "gastropub" but middle of the road, tasty but nothing to wow, prices were fine for what it was. The staff were not unpleasant, but also didn't really engage at all, all stood chatting, didn't really feel like anyone cared. The pub itself was decorated nicely, old beams and beautiful flowers but the whole place had a really wierd vibe to it. Me and my partner are both generally easy going, love trying new places etc. But definitely won't give this one another visit. It was just OK.

We were a large family group booked for a Saturday afternoon get together meal in the gastro pub. Had hoped the food would be special with the gastro pub labelling, but I wouldn’t have described it as that. The service was fine and the starters were good, but several of the party had the curry special (chicken that day) and nobody finished it, with a couple of people saying the meat was chewy and fatty. My steak was good but my partner’s ham egg & chips was “about average” according to him, so a bit disappointing overall.

We stumbled across this cafe when looking for a place to eat. We were very pleasantly surprised. The staff were very friendly, polite and patient with us, before we received the food we were really impressed. When the food came it was absolute lovely the chips piping hot and the salad in the baguettes was lovely and fresh! I couldn't fault this cafe, they really made us feel welcome. When in the area again, we shall certainly be stopping by. Thanks again for a lovely stop off! :)

My husband and I got married on Friday 5th April at Kings Oak and I can honestly say we were completely blown away with Paula and the team throughout the whole process. They always made us feel at ease, the set up with the decorations looked amazing and they made our day run so smoothly, i nee-dent to worry. Massive thank you toPaula and team for making our day special. Mr and Mrs David

We held our wedding here in May 24 and it is the most amazing place. From the moment we booked right through to the end of the reception the staff were amazing. They knew their stuff, offering advice and guidance all through the process. The day went without a hitch and all our guests commented on what a great place it was. We highly recommend to anyone looking to book a wedding.

We had our wedding reception at the the kings oak back in 2019 and knew after how fantastic the staff and venue were that this would be the perfect venue for our daughters first birthday celebrations. The events team were so friendly and helpful from the very beginning. Special thanks to Stavi and Paula who made sure I was happy from the start. The bar staff were so lovely, friendly and helpful for the whole party and made sure we had everything we needed…. Special thanks to Georgia and Hassan who are a credit to the venue. Would be recommending this place to everyone and anyone. We could not be more happy with the service we received. Thank you x

What a wonderful cafe. Situated near Epping forest and next to a pub this cafe was a gem. Staff were so friendly and helpful was a pleasure. Ordered a cappuccino and a salt beef sandwich. The coffee was piping hot and the sandwich was overflowing with meat and super tasty. Lots of parking spaces nearby. Will return in the summertime.

We hired the Kings Room for my son’s 18th. Absolutely amazing! The staff were really professional and very knowledgeable in the advice they gave. The room on the night was beautiful and we couldn’t have asked for more. The evening went very smoothly and I couldn’t fault how professional the security staff were and with 150 18 year olds to control my hat goes off to them. The bar staff were very friendly. Nothing was a problem. I’m really glad we chose the venue it was worth every penny. My son has had an 18th birthday that he’ll remember for the rest of his life. Thank you Kings Oak!

We used Kings Oak for a Celebration of Life and everything went really well. They understood our requirements and everything was documented so no misunderstandings. On the day the team were polite and efficient and also unobtrusive which was important for us. All requests on the day were dealt with quickly. Good communication in advance and on the day.

I attended a 30th birthday here for a private party and loved it. Lovely decor in a really nice space with lovely staff. Just an all round great night. Particular shoutout to the younger bartender who chatted all night and accomodated our precious drink orders lol

Enjoyed a fantastic 50th Golden Wedding Celebration on Saturday night in a private function in the Gastro Pub. The setting and atmosphere was really was very warm & cosy and the whole evening was great. Would highly recommend if you need to book a function room.

The gastro pub to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Absolutely great, staff, food atmosphere. Such a lovely venue, so cosy, dj was great. It was just a great evening. Would highly recommend it.

From the minute I made my first enquiry, to contacting me after the event, the communication and customer service was excellent. This was the first charity event I was organising in honour of someone very special so I was very apprehensive about everything going to plan and it being the right setting for such an event. I met with Paula and all my worries disappeared, I knew I was in the right hands. Paula was extremely helpful, she knew that it was a special event and paid attention to every detail, giving me suggestions that I hadn't even thought of myself. The team were very supportive, answering my emails and phone calls tentatively on a daily basis and attending to every need. Paula, Toni, Stavi and Lisa were consistently on hand to answer all my questions and ensure planning was in place and I thank you all for your patience and understanding throughout. Paula did everything she could to ensure I was organised for the day, including setting up a number of meetings, including a meeting with Hus (who was very helpful), to go over any IT concerns we had in preparation for the event. She was constantly checking in, making sure everything was on schedule which was very assuring and supportive, she made me feel at ease throughout. I cannot express how thankful I am to the whole team for making the event such a success. The team on the night were very attentive and helpful, Fin was constantly checking in to ensure I was happy and nothing was too much. He responded to every query I had without hesitation in such a genuine manner. The food and decor were outstanding. When I walked in the room, I was taken aback by how elegant and stunning it looked – the exact setting and ambience we wanted for our event and Paula and the team made sure of that. Thank you again for all your hard work and commitment to making the event such a success. I cannot recommend the venue and team enough and I look forward to planning the next event!

Wow what can I say. The kings oak event team executed our wedding perfectly. We had the best day!! It was honestly the most incredible venue. Paula and Lindsey on the day were amazing making sure I was calm and everyone was in place and the day ran smoothly. The food was INCREDIBLE! So many people have said to me it’s the best food they have ever had at a wedding. Christian the toastmaster was lovely! The DJ provided was very good and really friendly! Photo Booth and chocolate fountain were included and were incredible, all the guests raved about them! I couldn’t fault the place. Thank you so much for making our dream wedding a reality, the venue is stunningly beautiful and every last detail is perfect.

From the moment we walked into the kings oak, you gave us the wow factor over any other venue we viewed. From start to finish Paula and her team were amazing, you can tell she has a lot of experience as the help was over and beyond. Giving us the advice and support we needed with reassurance. The day was better than we expected. It was PERFECT. We can’t thank the team enough for making our day so special. Perfect location, most beautiful venue, wonderful staff, great DJ and the food was fantastic too. 10/10 Our guests gave nothing but positive feedback. We wouldn’t of changed anything it was amazing 😁💗💍🥂Thank you

Had a fantasic night at my nieces wedding. The staff and service A1 . The food was excellent. A great night had ny all. Thank you again to all the staff for making my nieces wedding the best ever!

Went with friends today, lovely food for the kids , the oyster shake was outstanding food, playground and garden lovely, but queuing single file for a drink at a pub is ridiculous, what happened to standing at the bar and waiting to be served. Was 30 min wait for a drink so we left and went the owl, same sort of place and got a drink working 5 mins. Other then the queue it was a nice trip.

I just wanted to say a great big thank you to all of your lovely staff for making what was a very emotional day a great one! You placed us in a beautiful room and the food was excellent! And compliments to your staff that were on duty, nothing was too much trouble! You have a beautiful establishment and hopefully I can come back when I'm more relaxed!! lol I can't thank you enough! My family all feel the same, dads day was all and above what we could have hoped for. Wendy

We went for the ‘Marbella beach club’ experience. It was TERRIBLE. We went on a super hot summer day, the pool is FREEZING 🥶 not heated, no filters, no pumps. It was completely covered in flies. I’m expecting for us all to get sick. There was a few family’s and no one was swimming as it was so cold it was UNBEARABLE. Basically a giant dirty disgusting paddling pool 🤢 they just want you buying food and drinks. I’m EMBARESSED I paid £40 for me and my daughter to go along with our friends.

My husband and I held our wedding reception in the Kings Room and it could not have been any better. The staff were super helpful, nothing was too much trouble. We were originally in the Oak Room, but we’re luckily enough to be upgraded to the Kings Room. The decor is amazing, great atmosphere, amazing bar and dance floor. All our guests commented on what an amazing venue we held our reception in. Would definitely recommend. Also, a huge shout out to the DJ who was brilliant!

We recently held our Daughter's wedding at this venue. We cannot rate it highly enough. Throughout the whole event we had regular meetings with Paula and her team who were absolutely amazing and so well organised. The day of the wedding went so smoothly. We hired the whole venue and our guests were truly amazed when they walked in. The staff on the day were so efficient and friendly, the food was gorgeous, fresh and piping hot when served. The staff could not do enough for us and Holly who was team leader for the day was so organised and things just ran so smoothly. We had a large family over from Ireland , they were so impressed and indeed went so far as today it was the best wedding they had ever attended. It really exceeded our expectations. Once again thanks to Paula, Holly and the whole team for making this a day we will never forget.

This was the first and only venue we looked at for our Wedding. We instantly felt comfortable in the Kings Room and felt this was the perfect place for our special day so didn't need to look elsewhere. Paula and her team were on the ball throughout (we only had eight months to prepare). Every time we had a meeting or amended our details we were provided with updated paperwork. Paula also nagged me (in a nice way) to get things done/organised to make sure nothing got missed. I have to say that it was an absolutely fantastic day. The room looked spectacular, food delicious, ambience amazing and how can I forget the staff. Everyone (bar/waiters/waitresses/DJ) worked extremely hard, all were pleasant/friendly and efficient. Nothing was too much bother. Also how can I forget our Toastmaster Chris, thank you for looking after us and our Guests. We cannot recommend this place highly enough, everything was just perfect. All our Guests have said what an amazing day they had and probably the best Wedding they have been to.

We had our daughter's Batmitzvah and it was a fantastic night. We'd had our son's Barmitzvah here a few years ago and made the right decision choosing them again. Paula is amazing, so organised and we trusted her completely. Her staff were wonderful and nothing...

One of the best places I have had a full English breakfast in.. Trust me I have had a few... Food is always spot in.. Kids love it.. Very freindly great open space for all. Loads of parking Pet freindly Love this place. See you next week.

We held a charity event here this Saturday in memory of my sister. And what a brilliant night it was! Paula was amazing start to finish, and her staff were very attentive. The food was outstanding and super tasty and every plate came out hot...

We had a small Wedding in Wales in May with close family and friends, and decided to have an evening celebration for our larger circle of friends and family at The Kings Oak a month later. It was better than we ever could have imagined....

We booked for both my 50th birthday party and Daughters 18th. From the initial contact to the end of both parties every stage ran smoothly. Paula, Lisa and the team ensured we got the best out of both parties ensuring each party was individual. Nothing...

Wow wow wow! What a day! We had our wedding on 15th June 2023 and it was amazing! The venue looked absolutely stunning and better than we ever thought was possible! Everyone involved made it so magical for us. One person in particular is Fin,...

Dropped into this pub with a couple of friends for a coffee, having arrived early for a funeral at nearby Waltham Abbey. A spacious and imposing building with substantial grounds and large outdoor seating area. The coffees were not bad and the staff pleasant. Didn't...

If you are hungry, this guys will feed you very well with decent food while enjoying the beautiful view!

Felt a bit lost as it was my first visit but was nicely welcomed in by Reema who helped me with good bar service and help with the menu including showing me the offer of the set menu deal and was just genuinely friendly and...

We have recently had my sisters hen at the Kings Oak which was a brilliant night. Everything that we had planned for her arrival had been set up, the staff were excellent and would highly recommend.

We had the most Amazing Wedding Party at Kings Oak. We had to cancel many times during the pandemic and Paula was so supportive during these times. When we finally had our Wedding it was everything we dreamed it would be. It looked amazing and...

I had the absolute pleasure of hosting my wedding at the Kings Oak Hotel on the 21st April 2023… My new husband and I cannot begin to describe how incredible the venue looked and how well we were treated…we were made to feel like royalty...

My friend and I had a joint 60 th party in the gastro pub. The staff were extremely helpful right from the start helping organise. The staff were extremely good on the night faultless. The DJ they arranged for us was amazing. The party went...

We had a pleasant lunch at The King's Oak Hotel to celebrate our nephew's 30th birthday. We are not from the area, so were not familiar with this establishment, but we were fairly pleased with how the afternoon transpired. What was most outstanding for us...

Thank you so much to Paula and her fantastic team at The Kings oak. We had our daughters bat mitzvah party there last night and everything from the first meeting to the final moments was perfect and well organised. I would have been lost without...

Just love their ice creams!! Really pleasant lady that served me today! Wish this business best of luck!

The staff were all fantastic. Everything was absolutely perfect. The room looked amazing and the excellent food and friendly, helpful and attentive service, were commented on by so many of our guests. Everyone had a great time. If we can find reason for another large...

The food here is disgusting. We ordered 2 beef roast dinners, a ham egg and chips, a chicken liver patê and a chicken Caeser salad. They were all awful - even the dogs weren’t interested. The patê was brown on the outside and pink in...

Friendly staff. Food hot and cold choices. Teas coffees. Dinning is outside.

Had a fantastic 11th wedding anniversary party at the Kings Oak. Paula and her team made everything so special. The room looked amazing, the food was incredible, the drinks were flowing, the entertainment (Photo Booth, sweet cart, chocolate fountain) the music and dj was great....

Amazing food by amazing people!! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area!

Our wedding was on Sunday 21st of August 2022 and the whole day from start to finish was a fairytale. The venue itself is picture perfect. The staff was just amazing from when we booked the venue and all the way through, they catered to...

We got married here Saturday 20th August 2022 and wow. Everyone made us and all our guests feel welcome, was amazingly helpful, friendly and professional to us and all our guests and we couldn’t say thank you enough! Every single person we came in contact...

We had our wedding reception here yesterday and it was PERFECT. The staff are so amazing, the food was delicious- best night ever!

This pub is in a beautiful location, lovely food and staff but it’s overrun by wasps. There is a lovely outside cafe serving icecreams, burgers and hot/cold drinks, also overrun. Wasps aside, it’s a lovely place to visit. The rating reflects the wasp issue, fishing...

We visited the pub and beer garden today - it was a Monday lunchtime so generally quite quiet. As soon as we entered the beer garden we realised there were wasps everywhere, swarming over empty tables, the play equipment, the empty bins. There were about...

I had my daughters surprise 18th in the Oak Lounge. I'm a missive fan of this venue and have lost count how may times i've booked this venue. The events team, staff and even the security helped me manage to pull off the best surprise...

The young kids need training, you ask for a pint and instead of pouring the pint, while you arrange the cash, they stand and stare at you, no good when busy. Then when you pull them up on this, they nearly bust out crying.

Really disappointed with the attitude of the waiting staff today. They interrupted our meeting to show clients around the venue without an apology. The pre-requested food choice was limited and a communication error on their part saw one of our elderly members have his meal...

I got married here on the 29th april 2022, the staff were amazing from beggining to end, I could not have asked for a more supportive, professional and caring team to have been there for me on my big day, they really could not have...

Owner very disrespectful of disabled people. Took my disabled friend with small mobility scooter - unable to get the scooter into the pub because of the step so left it out of the way behind the closed, locked entrance door (the other door was open)....

A huge thank you to Paula and team for all their help and hard work on Saturday night at our daughter's bat mitzvah. All of our guests commented on how lovely the venue looked, the staff were all super helpful and friendly and the food...

I'm the father writing this review as we hired the venue for my daughters 18th Birthday and I have to say that from the moment we first visited the venue to discuss the hire, price etc - it was very extremely pleasant and professional. Our...

This review is long overdue. My wife and I got married in June 2021 at the Kings Oak Hotel. Linzi, Paula, Skye and the rest of the team helped us to have an amazing day. The setting was beautiful, the ambience was perfect, the food...

Thank you for the best wedding day we could of ever wished, the whole team just absolutely amazing. The venue looked incredible, you looked after us absolutely amazing we are forever grateful for everything. The food was absolutely beautiful the wine was great and the...

Group of 6 of us decided to celebrate Christmas lunch together and what a terrible mistake that was. The food was awful, you could tell everything had been pre cooked and left to die under the food lamps. The starters should have been pate with...

Went here for Christmas lunch - what a mistake paid £250 for 3 of us the food was atrocious my 2 granddaughters main course was awful frozen potatoes beef like leather - starter and dessert Ok lets face it you cant really muck up soup...

Food was inedible, Turkey was dry and hard, beef like cardboard, veg cold and hard, frozen roast potatoes, really was bad, would never go back there again.

A brilliant evening of food, dance and great entertainment at Bells Ball held twice a year at this excellent venue. Beautiful surroundings and the staff were amazing! An extra special mention for Ben who was waiter and barman. He expertly and professionally looked after myself...

I went there for my friends birthday . The food was bland and the manger I believe her name is Linzi treats the staff rudely and with no care and respect a very toxic enviroment .

Kings oak was everything and more and we can't thank them enough for letting us have our dream day there. Everything was perfect and your team is amazing. Thankyou so much

Not a great welcome. The bar was empty except for an uncomfortable looking old couple in the corner and four belligerent, loud, yobs around a table. Not welcoming at all. If it weren't for someone else making the booking I would have left at that...

Just like to say what a really amazing time we experienced when we booked a Private Pod to celebrate our anniversary at Kings Oak Hotel. The setting was perfect and private the food was great good size portions and service was topped of by Charlie...

Firstly - website states that outdoor tables cannot be pre-booked, yet when we tried to sit at a vacant outdoor table, we were told quite abruptly by another guest and then also by a staff member that these tables had been booked by others and...

Called them at 7pm on Friday evening as our venue for Saturday had cancelled on us - the events team at Kings Oak were amazing and even though they had a number of events on they squeezed us in to make sure our party could...

Very nice place good atmosphere staff was very friendly . Very affordable we had included the chair to sit . Is just 10 min away from the tube station with car .This is one of my favourite pools for the summer

Really bland average brewery pub food.... the drinks are extremely expensive vs surrounding pubs...they just charge a premium because of the kids playground.

If you are looking for an event venue I cannot recommend this highly enough. Beautiful room and staff were amazing, so attentive and friendly. Could not have asked for more!

The staff couldn't have been nicer. The food is great and very reasonable. If your in the area, make the effort go here. A very well run establishment

We had our wedding at the Kings Oak in August 2021, having stated planning it in April 2021. Having such a short window did not prevent us from having a wonderful day as they can do everything for you accept providing your wedding dress. As...

Booked for Mother's 93rd birthday. Had a beautifully decorated pod next to the swimming pool. Had excellent customer service by Samuel all night. Linzi was very helpful and caring helping safely escort my Grandma to the pod from the car park. The food was beautiful...

Paula and Skye were an absolute pleasure to deal with and worked tirelessly in the lead up to and on the night of our function. Nothing was too much trouble for them and their attention to detail, professionalism and experience meant that we were in...

Had a fabulous evening, had one of the pods by the pool which was decorated beautifully. Food was lovely, and to top it off we were waited on by Finn and Jude who were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us. A great evening all...

Wonderful evening @ the Kings Oak with friends last night. Beautiful poolside setting, intimate dinner and drinks in the pod with the very attentive, accommodating waiters Fin and Jude. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you, would highly recommend 👍

Nice pub with a big nice seating area outside. Drink and food was good. However in the days of the virus I found it odd that they did not accept credit cards for payment less than £10 (unless you paid a charge???), small pubs accept...

We had dinner in the Beach Pod. Beautifully decorated Pod & heated if a little chilly. You can connect your mobile phone to speakers for music & disco lights in the background. Ben, our waiter, was courteous & pleasant & nothing was too much trouble....

We hired the outside area, I was a bit disappointed there wasn’t waitress service considering £400 odd had been paid to hire the area. But the bar service was fantastic. Sam behind the bar was especially great.

I had booked one of the pods at the kings oak for my mums birthday. I wanted it to be as special as I could make it given the year we've all had so I enquired about ordering a balloon and bottle of wine for...

Booked Valentina Dining Pod, on the first day it opened, 12th April for my daughters birthday. The pod was lovely but cold and we were not told how to turn the heating on until we asked, but it was so tiny it didn’t throw any...

I have never had a bad meal at the kings oak. The food is always amazing, and this time we booked one of the new domes and I have to say, the kings oak didn’t disappoint!!! They always know how to make an event special...

The location, right at High Beach, couldn't be better; and there are literally dozens of outside tables which is is great during the pandemic. Parking costs £10 which is refundable off your bar/food bill. We parked and walked in the Forest - getting pretty lost...

We came here for a spot of lunch today on Bank Holiday Monday after a nice walk and were not disappointed. All staff were welcoming and friendly, there was ample seating in the garden area and food came out quickly. We ordered 2 x vegan...

Attached to the King's Oak pub, this cafe serves a familiar fair. I had a bacon and egg sandwich plus a black coffee which cost £6. It seemed very popular with cyclists and walkers alike. Not so much with motorcyclists. Parking is a challenge and the pub car park costs £10 to park in. (Which is redeemed if you are a customer) on a plus side, there are public conveniences which are clean . Large outside area and in an open part of the forest.

We booked a pod for 4 hours for my partners birthday. We were a party of 6. The staff were absolutely fantastic nothing was too much trouble and the food was also great. Would not hesitate recommended this place. Thank you all for making a...

Guy opening and closing the gate for the cars today was very cute. The food was also nice.

The King's Oak had in place effective covid safety measures, very friendly and helpful staff with lovely outdoor space. The food was cooked quickly and to a very high standard, especially the KO Burger. Would recommend 100%

We visited after a walk in Epping Forest just after the opening of pub outside areas. I'm commenting on it's use as a pub, though I see it also sells itself as a wedding venue. Firstly, It's brilliantly located. There are walks all around. it...

Considering our current situation and how careful we have to be, the experience was pleasant and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. I have no hesitation in recommending Kings Oak to any grumbling belly. Safe to say, we're happy to return anytime.

One of my favourite pubs.. after the lockdown was lifted visited twice in August.. once with friends and once on my own.. the summer was beautiful in 2020.. took a long walk.. and then had a pint of ale.. I love ales.. and calamari.. friendly staff.. it is always a pleasure visiting Kings Oak.. All the right Covid restrictions in place.. Highly highly recommended..

We stopped here for lunch and it didn't disappoint. We were served very quickly by a lovely waitress and the drinks arrived almost immediately. The food order was taken at the same time and again, this was delivered quite quickly. This was a surprise since the pub was very full, we were lucky to have arrived just as some people were leaving. It's clearly a popular place as a small queue developed at the door whilst we were there. We visited pre-COVID lockdown and so there were no restrictions in place at the time. The interior of the pub is very pleasant and the seating quite comfortable. The venue offers gastro pub style food and the menu is quite varied. The food was very delicious and fresh, with good portions. This is a pub (and hotel) situated within Epping Forest. There is a small snack bar to the left of the pub and also a quirky seafood cafe with outdoor seating. Hence the area is very busy and parking can be a challenge. Definitely one to look out for if you're visiting Epping Forest.

What can I say! We had literally the best time and the venue was so accommodating from booking right up to the day where my family gathered for what would have been our grandmothers 100th birthday. With over 50 of us the venue accommodated perfectly and we had a wonderful time! They were perfectly set up the staff were great and we had our own private room with bar which made it all so very easy! Would defo recommend for your larger gathering!