The Olde Royal Oak in Staffordshire Moorlands

Really tasty home cooked food, lovely atmosphere and all staff were incredibly attentive, friendly and helpful. Would recommend !!

A great pub, all staff very friendly and accommodating for our large family group of 10 with baby and 2 dogs, for Sunday lunch. A good range of beers and a good choice of foods. Many home cooked choices. Highly recommend. A smaller party also ate there for lunch and an evening meals. Well cooked and good portion sizes.

We last visited The Royal Oak about 8 years ago and were driving through the village of Wetton during the week whilst on holiday in Stanshope. My husband went in to book a table for the following evening, he said the man behind the bar was friendly and welcoming. He told us dogs were also welcome inside. When we arrived the barman was very pleasant , he showed as to the table and went to get our drinks while we chose our meal from the menu. My husband asked if it was ok to bring the dog in, he told us it was fine. Other people started to slowly arrive and each one received a warm welcome. Our food arrived, I had the Hotpot chicken, ham & leek pie in a cream sauce with peas & fries in their skins, my husband had the Hotpot Steak & Ale pie in port wine gravy. It arrived piping hot and looked and tasted absolutely delicious, the meat in both was lovely a tender. We then ordered dessert , I chose sticky toffee pudding with ice cream and my husband had chocolate orange pudding with salted caramel sauce and ice cream. Everything on the menu is handmade and it looks and tastes divine. The chef who I believe is the owner came out to ask guests if they were enjoying their meals, he quite obviously is proud of what he does and takes on board any feedback if given but I would find it very unlikely if it was bad. It was a lovely experience, we will definitely be back in our next visit now we have rediscovered The Royal Oak. The dog enjoyed his treat too. Many thanks!

We were camping in the area for the week and sampling the local hostelries in the evenings after long walks during the day. I had pre-booked the Royal Oak a couple of weeks before and was not at all disappointed by the quality of the food and the tasty Isobar beer. In fact, we enjoyed it so much that we returned later in the week to sample further items on the menu. The homemade enchiladas are large and tasty! Keep up the good work and we are sure to return when next in the area.

I would rate this pub a zero if possible… We came to this pub after a long walk around Wetton in the thunder and lightning. We order coffees and cakes and sat down and one of our friends had a salad pre packed because of his diet. We was then giving a dirty look by an old woman I guess was either the owner or wife of the owner. She rudely said “you cannot eat food in these premises” then proceeded to make comments as she was walking off. We continued to finish our drinks and then the chef came up to our table with shouting saying “you cannot eat that, I’ve been slaving away since 7am this is a restaurant, would you do this anywhere else?” The lady then said in passing “I hope you suffocate on that muffin” which was brought from the pub. Which is absolutely vile when we’re lining their pockets. We proceeded to say we’ve spent money here and we’ve only come for a quick drink and also mention how disgusting it was how they approached the situation instead of asking politely, to which we would’ve been more understanding. The chef actually came across as quite threatening and we felt very unwelcome. So we finished our drinks and left. Highly recommend avoiding this pub if you’re having a good day. This ruined our experience as a whole. What a shame..

Beautiful village. Nice pub, friendly staff however we found the ale selection is lacking. Was expecting a Chatsworth Gold, Thornbridge or even Bass!

On a wet, cold Thursday afternoon a bit after lunchtime my friends & me really wanted the pub to be open. It was, not only that, it was warm & welcoming. Just what a pub should be. While we only had drinks, you just know the food is going to be good.

A welcome rest stop today during a 13 mile muddy walk with a wet whippet. We enjoyed a very warm welcome from Dan, who shared his knowledge of the history of the pub, the unique cellar drop. The beer was fantastic - next time we must try the food. Would highly recommend!

Great place for lunch at the end of a long walk! Delicious food, great welcome and lovely staff. All set in a pretty Peak District village…. Absolutely everything to like. Will certainly return.

Sunday lunch after a walk in the Manifold Valley. Our hosts were superb, attentive and catered for our dietary needs. A lovely atmosphere cosy and friendly! Will definitely be back!!

This place was amazing great food and good staff as they where really helpful and friendly got us through the day after being stranded

This is an amazing place we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here very nice food and good service, staff were amazing and let us stay here while we waited 3 hours to get picked up because we got stranded. Highly recommend if your in the area

Great Sunday lunch at the Royal Oak, after a rather wet and windy walk. Perfect food for hungry hikers with a roaring fire and friendly hosts.

Sunday Lunch - 18th Feb 2024 Booked in with Diane and Gary about 1 week prior for a birthday meal. We had a table of 17 people, which they were able to accomodate for perfectly. I was absolutely happy to pay £5pp deposit, and once we arrived we were greeted to a nice corner of the pub (which also didn't interfere with other diners), and great hospitality. The bar team were always on the ball with us, appreciated given the number. If we wanted drinks we could go to the bar and get them easily. Now to the food- again we had a big table so had to pre-book, but this was expected and fine! Within about 30mins of arrival food was served for us all- which was absolutely fantastic quality. The roasts in particular were very much enjoyed - beef slices cut very generously i must say! Everyone enjoyed and a great birthday was had - I'd absolutely reccomend for big groups and small! Diane and Gary were very helpful, straightforward to plan with via email and very hospitable on arrival. Couldn't have asked for more! Thanks again Sam

Fab food and friendly staff. We had a lovely afternoon. Worth a stop if you're in the area. We will definitely return!!!!

A pre-booked group of twelve for dinner, we had great service and excellent food (the steaks were particularly good). A warm ambience, and very friendly staff.

Hi Diane & Gary Just to say a big thank you. Just what we needed a warm welcome & good food after our days work moving our Daughter & Son in law into there new home in Wetton . Probably see a lot more of you in the future Thank you

We visited the Royal Oak last Sunday for a meal with family after a walk in the local aea. The owners and staff were very hospitable and the food was good. I've also called in before for a quick pint after a walk and always found it welcoming. Great traditional pub.

Diane, Gary & all of the staff especially Wilma are absolutely lovely & always do everything they possibly could to accommodate us. I'm lactose & gluten intolerant & my wife has allergies aswell, they really do their best not only to meet our dietary needs but also to make us feel comfortable when ordering. Lovely people. Thankyou everyone! Looking forward to our next visit!

Fantastic family freindly pub with lots of options for dairy free/ vegan/ gluten free. There was a lovely atmosphere and the pub Felt very warm and welcoming. Looking forwards to going back again. Very nice to eat a truly homemade veggie burger aswell rather than a soya burger. Also made to feel completely at ease breast feeding my baby boy.

Went in with a massive group after a very long hike, desperate for a little comfort. The man and lady who served us swore at us, were hideously rude, made it apparent they didn’t want us there and frankly, lost out on a lot of...

After a long day hiking in the Peaks, we decided to go for some post hike beverages. Being a large group, we fully expect to have to queue - absolutely no issue whatsoever. This happens all the time and we understand a large influx of...

Dropped into this pub around 3pm on Sunday 21st January 2024, with a group of hikers, wanting to grab a quick drink before heading back home. The locals were welcoming and I chatted with a few, as they were interested to know about the Hike...

Absolutely dreadful customer service! On a freezing Sunday afternoon, with only one customer sat in the pub, myself and around 85 people ( raising money for a mental health charity) finished a hike and decided to pop into the pub for a drink, we didn’t...

Very rude lady was extremely unwelcoming to a large group of mental health charity hikers who popped in for a celebratory post hike drink. Other member of staff SWORE at us. Dated cold pub.

After a long day walking, myself and a large group of charity hikers tried to stop by for well deserved drinks only to me met by horrible staff who swore at the charity founder and shouted to shut the door to stop anyone else going...

We came in for a well earned pint after a long organised walk, in the advertised time of 12-4. To be met with how lucky we are it’s staying open for us… it goes on. As each member walked in, they were met with ‘f...

Don’t usually write trip advisor reviews but we had share how amazing our experience was here. We booked a table for an evening meal whilst visiting the area staying in a nearby village. On arrival the man behind the bar so attentive and friendly, the...

Good food. Highly recommend the steak,the steak and ale pie and cheese cake. Beer well kept. Friendly service, lovely real fire.

A fantastic pub, very warm welcome and friendly. Food is excellent (we had an evening meal, then went the next day for their amazing roast).

We stayed in one of their guest rooms, enjoyed dinner and breakfast the following morning. The owners are very nice, you can tell they are down to earth and straightforward people. The room was very nice, well decorated and cozy. the shower was excellent and...

Just a quick stop for a couple of beers as we made our way over to Thor's cave. Great to see a traditional local pub thriving (lots of people coming in for lunch) but at £13:30 for a Guinness and Madri not sure thats going...

Worst Sunday roast ever! Arrived 4 mins late and apparently that’s why the beef and lamb so was shoe leather. No apology or offer of one from owners. Avoid.

This spot is great for dog walkers as they are also dog friendly! We had a comfortable table in the bar but there is also ample space in the garden if needed.

Visited on helpful recommendation from the landlord at The George in Alstonfield and were well pleased with a traditional pub lunch served in the garden area .We had a ham and cheese sandwich with salad selected from the menu which gave a good selection ,all...

Extremely friendly staff and a nice unpretentious tasty pub food. All of the desserts were homemade and very tasty. Nice selection of drinks available.

Really disappointed with their lack of humanity. 12 hours after having a meal and drinks at their pub, they turned us away from filling our water bottles up from a tap outside. We were told we can’t have any unless we were using the pub...

We were staying in Wetton for 3 nights and looked forward to dining here each evening. After the first evening, though, we immediately cancelled our reservation for the following night. On arrival, we were offered a pokey table for 2 next to the front door....

We came here for some lunch after a walk to Thor's cave. When we arrived we were told it would be approximately a 25 minute wait for food, which we were ok with. Whilst the pub was busy, there was only one member of staff...

It was a bank holiday Monday so we expected it to be relatively busy, but even then the service was unexpectedly slow, and the wait for what was fairly average food was quite long as well. I wouldn’t actively avoid going again if I was...

What an incredible place, the staff here are absolutely wonderful friendly people that at the same time are in no way invading when you're having a chat or eating your food. Me and my mum stayed here for 2 nights and this is the best...

Friendly staff. Gorgeous sandwiches and an artisticly displayed ploughmans that was exceptionally good value for money.

Always been a fan of this pub. Popped in mid walk for a quick pint on Sunday. Had a pint of the Desert Storm, what a cracking well kept pint. My only complaint was that it was so good I ended up having another! Very...

This pub is in a lovely location. It was a drizzly day so they had the fire on. Family run and I would recommend to book. Very welcoming and lovely food. I would definitely return.

Very good food and local beer. Owners are very nice and hospitable. Very nice area. Highly recommended!

Gary and his family were extremely welcoming and went out of their way to make us feel at home. They assisted us when we had motorhome parking issues, above and beyond our expectations. The pub seemed to be full of walkers going to or from...

We went to this pub for when it opened at 7pm as confirmed by the sign outside. It started to rain really hard so we took cover under their outdoor canopy. We were then informed the pub doesn’t open Sundays. This was fine. However due...

Despite a fully booked restaurant, we didn’t give up due to this looking like a great place and right at the start of our walk. Thankfully, they were more than accommodating in making space for us the day we were arriving. And I’m really glad...

The Royal Oak pub in Wetton was an absolute gem!! The pub had a lovely family atmosphere, and we were warmly welcomed by the owners who made us feel right at home. The highlight of our visit was definitely the delicious food, especially the amazing...

Nice local pub, I think run as a free house. Overall an honest pub, not a chain and not over thought/polished. Landlord and barmaid were welcoming and the fact we were having a meal with our dog in tow was not an issue. Food was...

Honestly bad. I think this is genuinely the first review I’ve ever written as most often even if there are a few problems with a meal out, I can’t really be bothered to damage a restaurant on the merit of a bad service. Everything was...

Miserable bar man and host, made me feel very unwelcome and almost were hostile in nature as soon as I came through the door - which was extremely unusual as I am a petie 20 year old woman with anxiety issues so I'm unsure why...

This 400 year old pub is situated in the middle of the village. We stayed in a lovely, tastefully decorated room for two nights. The food was tasty, prices very reasonable and the pub was comfortable. The hosts were friendly and very hard working, serving...

We popped in at 3.15 after a long walk. My husband went in to order drinks and get a menu. We were informed the kitchen had closed 10 minutes ago. Despite this, the gentleman ask the chef and they rustled us up 2 but sandwiches...

Stopped off at The Royal Oak after a walk and decided to have a Lambs roast and was not disappointed, absolutely amazing, the presentation was just wow and everything was as cooked to perfection, staff was so friendly which made me feel right at home...

We are still having to be very covid-cautious as we are caring for a immunocompromised relative. I was in touch with the pub in advance and they couldn’t not have been more helpful. We intended to sit on the terrace but as it was so...

Very expensive meal for quality, that was below average. Cold food and undercooked veg. Meat was over cooked and tasteless. Child’s roast was £13.95! Wouldn’t go back for food. Beer was nice. Toilets are dirty and disgusting as well.

We have just been to the Royal Oak for an evening meal and in a word, it was superb! The staff are very friendly and welcoming, and it was great to have a bit of banter with the Landlord (I assume?). If we are in...

A great spot for a drink and a tasty meal. As it's the only pub in the village, it would be easy for them to make little effort, but this doesn't apply as they make you very welcome. The food offer was not extensive but...

Lovely little pub with really friendly staff. Went for dinner with my husband, food was lovely and came quickly too. Had a nice range of gin 😊

We arrived late and without booking, in hope that this pub might be able to accommodate us, after it was recommended by friends. There were 5 of us, 3 adults and 2 kids. The staff managed to find us a table despite clearly being busy...

Very pleasant evening at this classic old Peak pub. Table by the open fireplace added both warmth and character. My wife enjoyed the fish and chips, and I the chicken, leak and ham pie. The gluten free option on the latter was much appreciated. Apple...

Had a wonderful evening out with a friend and was not disappointed. The service was excellent, the staff friendly and attentive and the food was fantastic. Highly recommend.

Sadly we felt unwelcome. We arrived after a lovley walk in the area and had our dogs with us. The gentleman behind the bar seemed like he was having a bad day and was put out by us, and we didn't get a warm welcome...

Visited with some friends lovely setting. Beer was great, good choice between IPA bitter and porter (4.5 stars). Food was a disappointment. Waited ages for dirty fries with vegetarian chilli becausethey ran out of beef. Arrived with chips that were uncooked, cold chilli with no...

Called in on the off chance after a visit to Thors cave, 7 off us plus a dog. The barman/landlord couldn’t have been more accommodating, had a laugh and joke with the kids, let us open a tab, and even sorted the Dog out with...

Beautiful food, great service would definately recommend, staff helpful and accommodating, nothing was to much trouble, we ate here for 4 nights, music was good and food very good value

We have eaten at this pub in the past but called in around 4.15pm on a Saturday afternoon for a drink after a 20 mile run over the Peak District National Park. The barman was very unwelcoming. He didn’t smile or treat us in a...

Warm greeting and the smell of an open fire, I’m a fussy Ale drinker and was not disappointed with a good local craft on tap, Yum. After a busy day walking we were ready for hopefully some dinner with Vegetables, lots of.. We ordered on...

The Sunday dinner was very disappointing. Nothing homemade- frozen Yorkshire pudding, potatoes and veg! Nearly £50 for food and drinks for 2 adults and 2 children too.

Had a meal Sunday night, we ordered the very delicious pot pie and would thoroughly recommend it. My husband is a vegan and nothing was too much trouble they were very accommodating and went out of their way to find him a desert he could...

Absolutely fantastic. We popped in by chance after a walk up to Thor's cave. The staff were lovely, really friendly to my whole family including my 5yo daughter and 10month old baby. Food was delicious, in fact my daughter reckons her kids meal was the...

Found The Royal Oak when our planned lunch stop was closed and found a warm welcome and good homemade pub grub - special mention to the pot pies and burger and the sunny garden.

Out on a day trip to thors cave called into The Royal Oak for something to eat but was a bit cautious with all the bad reviews but felt welcomed as soon we walked through the door, the bar staff looked after us and was...

A fantastic country pub, set in the heart of the beautiful Peak District. The pub is situated in the center of of Wetton, a pretty little village which is nestled in the depths of the Manifold Valley. It was a welcome find after a challenging...

If you like gravy granules and white bread your ok, Had a Sunday Lunch here . The Lamb was minuscule. The roast potatoes looked more like boiled and the veg was frozen. CRAP CRAP CRAP. Don't go here it is awful . The Black Lion...

We visited as a walk in while holidaying in Thorpe. We queued at the bar for a while, which was fine as they were busy. The barman, presumably the manager too, was explaining something to the young girl behind the bar who was trying to...

We had lunch here before walking to Thor's cave. Friendly family run pub with outdoor seating. Lite bite choices in lunch menu in addition to normal cooked meals. Drinks and meals for 5 came to £67. It's a good spot for lunch if you're walking...

We hadn't booked but were walking in the area and wanted dinner. We managed to get the last indoor table and ended up spending 3 hours here. It was everything we could have hoped for. Very efficient friendly staff who went the extra mile, including...

The staff are friendly and professional. The beer is well kept and the choice is good. Wine is okay. Very popular. The baked Camembert was tasty with well cooked garlic bread. We ate our mains but felt the chips were a little soggy. The veggie...

Incredibly rude old woman owner. In the beer garden with 8 friends deciding what to eat when she comes over and shouts at 2 people for eating food. They were snacking on a bit of quiche because they are diabetic. No questions , no polite...

Arrived as a "walk in" on holiday and were made to feel very welcome. Well kept beer by Gary and wholesome well cooked food. Lovely landlady even gave us a lift back to where we were staying! Thanks very much Diane. We hope to return!

We and another couple went in for Sunday lunch having reserved a table. We arrived early but were still shown to the table which was nice. The staff are friendly and helpful. Sadly the food was not really unto scratch. Firstly, the portion was quite...

Spent a most enjoyable weekend at the Royal OK, small but great rooms, a old fashioned lively bar with a open bar, serving real food not fanciful, just very tasty food. Very well presented and good value with reasonabley priced drinks. After a good night's...

This was our first visit after our walk to Thor’s Cave with 10 friends. We arrived early for our table but they managed to seat us early. The service and food was great! We will all definitely be returning.

Had the beer battered fish&chips which were lovely,disappointed at the size of the fish,a child's portion! Would have been nice with handcut chips,skinny fries didn't cut it.All our meals were small for the price! 2 fish goujons with fries for our grand daughter wasn't adequate,staff...

Visited the Royal Oak with my partner, it was an odd experience to say the least. Staff were really unwelcoming, straight faced and was a very awkward atmosphere, a small smile would of gone a long way. The food on the other hand was homemade...

Our first visit to Wetton for a walk with 2 dogs on a Sunday when asking at the bar can you bring dogs in the reply was there were no tables free for dogs even though there was a free table in the bar which...

We stayed here for 4 nights over the New Year 2021/22 and were made welcome throughout. Our room was really comfortable and we were guaranteed a table in the bar for food and/or drinks each night. The menu was extensive with generous portions, and the...

Visited pub for lunch between Christmas and New year.we had a table booked as we didn't want to be disappointed, which was just as well as the pub was fairly busy. We Had a friendly welcome from the family run owners. The service and food...

We’ve been coming here for years and the service, atmosphere and food has always been super. Tonight I tried the new ‘Dirty Burger’ - beef burger, chick and halloumi. It was awesome!! We’ll worth a trip to this beautiful corner of the Peak District.

We were recommended this pub and it didn’t disappoint. Great selection of vegetarian food that was all freshly prepared and we were really impressed by the quality of the food. The setting was very welcoming with local beer, a log fire and a lovely family...

Lovely little family run pub in a quiet village near to fab walks. A typical pub menu BUT fantastic quality. Recommend the lasagne. Breakfast was HUGE so make sure you tell Wilma how much you want. Rooms a little small but clean and modern.

Very poor we only wanted a drink and got told they couldn’t serve us as they didn’t have enough staff three bar staff and not a full pub and we left with some very grumpy kids. Must say I visited the day before and it...

So thankful this lovely pub was open. A friendly welcome before some excellent home cooked food. Gluten free options were catered for with no fuss. Would recommend without hesitation. Will return on our next visit to this fab part of the country. Well done to...

The Royal Oak is set in beautiful surroundings and offers a comfortable stay with en suite rooms. The staff are accomodating and friendly. The meals Inc breakfast are delicious and offer a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes. The room was clean and beautifully decorated...

Excellent pub food, pleasant staff, good beer. What more could you want? Also open and serving food (Goats cheese and red onion tart and beef enchellada, both very tastey) unlike several others we visited in our attempt to find good pub food... The George at...

We stayed in a house about 50m from The Royal Oak for four nights. We arrived and were excited to head to “the local”. We arrived and asked if there was a table for 4 to which we were told “I’m, im not sure because...

We visited the Royal Oak after making a booking for the beer garden on a Saturday evening. We needed to sit in the garden because I am still shielding after recovering from a serious illness a few months ago, and it was also our honeymoon...

We had a lovely lunch here. The welcome was very friendly and our dog was no problem at all. We sat outside in the garden which was very pleasant. We chose home made chicken pie with veg and chips.(all 4 of us 🙈) All fresh...