The Royal Oak in New Forest

Went with my family for a wonderful birthday meal for my father the food was excellent and the whole family enjoyed their meal the staff was excellent and very polite I highly recommend and will be returning very soon

Couldn’t recommend enough! We were here on holiday, visited two nights in a row, it was so good! Staff are friendly and welcoming. Food is wonderful & honestly cannot fault. Pub is traditional with beams, and has a cosy, peaceful feel. A shout out to Josh, who looked after us both nights and to the chefs, fab grub! Thanks all, Tina & Keith

Brilliant food, friendly staff. Good choices across the board. Venison pie was excellent. Dog made welcome too. Going back again tomorrow

Went for mother's day lunch. Very well organised you booked a 2 hour slot. It was packed but you were treated very well by the staff, we didn't feel rushed at all. I had the roast lamb and it was a really good size portion. My son went for a mixed grill . The outside space looks lovely and I shall definitely make a point of returning in the warmer weather to take advantage of it

A nice country pub. We visited for Sunday lunch and I would say that the food was OK but not amazing. Service is prompt and friendly. I had the veggie wellington which was nice enough but the gravy with it was very salty and roast potatoes a bit tough. It was OK but wouldn’t rush to visit again.

Food was lovely, staff were friendly, always look to coming back.

Although the service here is great, the food doesn't seem to justify the relatively high prices. I've been twice, and on both occasions, there were problems with the dishes. On this occasion my ham was virtually tasteless, the peas were very overcooked, and my wife's pork rump, while decent, we felt it wasn't exceptional enough to warrant the cost.

Although the service here is great, the food doesn't seem to justify the relatively high prices. I've been twice, and on both occasions, there were problems with the dishes. On this occasion my ham was virtually tasteless, the peas were very overcooked, and my wife's pork rump, while decent, we felt it wasn't exceptional enough to warrant the cost.

Had a lovely meal with family for a early birthday 🎂 It's not listed. I had a lovely pork roast.

Lovely setting, olde world pub and good food

We haven't been here for a few years now, probably for three or four years. We went over on a Friday evening, the food was lovely, the beer was really good and the service was lovely. My wife asked for the gamon and asked if they could not put any peas on, to which the reply was did she want anything else instead of them, this ended up being a really nice salad, its a simple thing, they didn't have to do it, but was a lovely gesture and my wife loved her gamon, eggs, chips and salad.

Great food and friendly staff. Very accommodating for our dogs too

Lovely food with a good menu. Recommended We dropped in here on the off chance having seen the pub from the road through Beaulieu numerous times and we’re not disappointed. We had a burger and a ploughman’s… both were of a great standard and we enjoyed our meals. We sat in the garden as it was a very hot day which was also nice. We’ll try inside next time which looks like it gets busy so booking is probably advisable.

The Royal Oak has amazing food great service Dog friendly it is lovely here

Very cosy pub, staff were very nice and service was very good

We are staying in Beaulieu and visited the Royal Oak for dinner on our last night. I had the pepperoni pizza 🍕 and my partner had the steak & ale pie 🥧, both were delicious. A proper pub, with a good choice of beers, and a friendly atmosphere. Recommended.

Went for drinks here, and the beer was off. Instead of apologising and offering an alternative the bar lady was quite awkward and unfriendly. She insisted that it couldn't be off because there was plenty left in the barrel! I suggested she try some which she reluctantly did, she said it tasted a little bit more 'sharp' than usual (in other words it was off)!!

The food and atmosphere were excellent. For those, in our party, who had the Chocolate Brownie dessert - it was the best they ever had. Just would have like the tea to have been hotter but we did not mention it on the day or no doubt that would have been rectified

Very nice cosy, country pub. Food was very good, Great selection. And lovely seasonal menu touches as well.

Went in with 6 others, just to have a drink after a damp walk from Beaulieu to Bucklers Hard. There wasn't a table straight away, but as soon as there was one ready, we were able to sit down. Considering most pubs make more money selling food than drink these days, they were very kind. Will visit again and next time we will stop for a meal. After all, they could have easily turned us away!

Very Christmas'ie good atmosphere

Nice pub!, just popped in to have a bite to eat after visiting the motor museum, friendly service only had a burger and chips but the meals we ordered were very tasty 😋 would definitely eat there again .

Very warm atmosphere. Pleasant attentive young staff. Only slight disappointment was that the Sunday roast came complete but swamped in gravy rather than veg and gravy being served separately for one to help themselves.

Friendly staff, cosy and comfortable atmosphere, tasty and well presented food.

I asked for a booking for lunch and was told it was unnecessary due to a lack of customers. On arrival the pub was full and we were only offered a table in a position that we did not want at which point the staff attitude was less than customer friendly so we left.

Perfect version of a classic British country pub. Dog friendly too.

Great food and service would highly recommend

Lovely group evening meal. Place was rammed

Had a great meal, and they have an extensive gluten-free offering. Even desserts

We went there for a late lunch I had a ham and cheese sandwich and chips and the wife had the ploughman's. Very good portions and food.

Booked for Sunday lunch based on recommendation from friends, however, very disappointing roast with tough beef and over cooked roast potatoes, Vover priced meal. will not be returning.

Me and my partner came in for dinner after a day out and were not disappointed! The staff were absolutely lovely, attentive and gave great recommendations. Service was quick and the food was so good that we couldn’t help but stay for dessert, despite our full stomachs. We will definitely back!

The staff were extremely welcoming and the food plentiful. One of the best ploughman's lunches we've had for a long time.

My partner and I got a bit lost, popped in for something to eat, and were really happy with our meals. We ordered a lamb roast dinner and the steak and ale pie. Everything was fresh, the pie was homemade and it was all nice and hot and presented well. The staff were nice and friendly and the venue was clean. We would recommend this venue to others, and we will definitely be visiting again in the future.

Today 6.10.23 lunchtime approx 1.30pm. Had 3 Ploughman's which had only "HALF" a slice of ham, 1/4 of an apple which was slithered, cheap bake in the oven baguette which was not at all crusty, a nice chunk of granary would have surficed! 3 x butter, practically a thickish slice of cheese shaped into a wedge, chutney, cabbage slaw which was not nice, 3 extra thin slices of tomato, 2 very acidic pickled onions, chopped in half and 2 baby beetroot chopped in half oh! And a salad with daddy long legs leg for extra protein. 1 Steak and Ale pie with unchunky chips, definately not home cooked and a salad (cold veg). The cutlery which you served yourself with were in little boxes/baskets which other customers would have sorted through. All came to £75,46 this included 2 bags of pork scratchings. There was one poor chap serving at the bar while other member cleaned tables rather than help out at the bar. No one around to complain to, did try to attract young chap who was bringing food out but he was obviously rushed, no one even came to ask if all was OK. Overall experience "Absolutely diabolical and totally not worth the extortionate amount of money spent"

Terrible, way overpriced Ploughman's with half portions, very small helping of Steak and Ale pie with unchunky chips and salad. Not impressed for £75+

Great find after an afternoon in Beaulieu. This pub is a short drive to Hilltop. As you enter you are greeted with a welcome. Oak beams and white walls decorated with pictures give the pub a cosy and well cared for feel. Menu was well layed out offering a good assortment. Pizzas were hand made and a wonderful. A range of Burgers available, beef, chicken, veg and vegan. The food was well cooked, hot and plenty of it. Specials were on a board as you entered. There was a small selection of largers and cider, and a good range of ales. We sat in the beer garden which is spacious, and plenty of seating was available. This welcomes dogs in and outside in the garden. This pub is well worth a stop off if visiting the New Forest.

Good fresh food and happy staff,

Very nice place to eat and dogs welcomed with lovely gardens.

Great service, gorgeous food. Thank you!

A must visit pub, amazing freshly made home made foods, winter foods, old style village atmosphere perfect place in summer and winter especially if you want that Hound of the Baskervilles feel Dogs really welcome too. Xxxx

Went in for a quick drink, nice pint, good service and good big garden out the back

A stunning public house with lots of atmosphere and a character building. A varied menu that is thankfully not prick and ping. Local produce used so a asset to the local community

We opted for the Royal Oak primarily because it is local to where my mother lives and it is dog friendly. When we arrived nothing was too much trouble for the staff. My mother is in her eighties and in a wheelchair and we arrived to discover a very busy restaurant with at least another five patrons in wheelchairs or using walking frames. We had my Springer with us and it soon became apparent that there at least another half a dozen dogs in the room too, all of which made us feel very welcome. My mother ordered the freshly made Parsnip Soup, my sister ordered a pub staple of fish goujons and chips and I ordered the steak pie and mash. The Parsnip soup was delicious and my Mother enjoyed it thoroughly (a rare event these days) the fish and chips were standard and gave the kitchen little opportunity to show their skills, the steak pie was, however, a delight. The meat was well cooked and the accompanying veg was very lightly cooked, crunchy and delicious. The mash was put in the shade by the rest of the meal. My one criticism would be that the dish could have been improved if it had been served with a thick gravy. All in all. however, the meal was delicious and we would not hesitate to recommend the Royal Oak to any dog walkers or parties including elderly or less mobile members in the Beaulieu area.

A pleasant experience, in fact, with the auto jumble on at Beaulieu, I thought it would be heaving. Tables nicely spaced and well organised. The manageress (I think) went out of her way helping me set up their WiFi. They were very busy but we did not wait long. There had even been a wedding reception in the garden with a marquee. The wedding party had departed by about 7 so even better. Would return.

Friendly staff lovely location Been going to this pub since late 70s. Every time we come to the new forest. And it's dog friendly

We were down for a visit to Beaulieu Auto Jumble , second time here, the food is lovely also excellent staff , recommended.

Over priced burnt stake and ale pie, drinks very dear.

Excellent meal, great staff and accommodating for our dogs. Just visited again, nice food and very friendly staff. WiFi awful but that did not detract from a nice visit.

Fantastic place, really enjoyed my meal and the staff were nice. Thank you

Waited over half an hour to order drink. Table which came in after us was served before us. Then waited hours for the food. The roast lamb however was very nice but not sure why it was served with yorkshire pudding, sausage, stuffing and no mint sauce. Menu similar but not quite the same as The Bold Forester. The sticky toffee pudding came with ordinary ice cream not New Forest ice cream. Noticed they didn't seem to have any bookings after 7.30, only walk ins after that time so was busy on arrival at 7 and then quietened down. Need more staff.

Visited over the bank holiday weekend for lunch. Place was very busy which was good to see. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Food was ok without being spectacular, honest pub grub. Drinks were ok. Would return

Good pub, good food and a great setting. Good garden with plenty of seats and not crowded.

Lovely pub, food, service and staff were all very good. Will return again soon, thank you

Good Food, friendly staff and good quick service even on a busy bank holiday. Lovely garden.

My wife and I have visited The Royal Oak a few times and loved the food and atmosphere every time. So decided to go for a meal to celebrate our second anniversary. Needless to say once again we had a lovely time. The food was top notch and service was impeccable. Out server and the landlady Victoria was above and beyond. We were made to feel like family. I cannot rate this pub highly enough. Yes maybe it is a tad expensive but where isn’t nowadays, but you certainly get what you pay for. I will be going many times again and have already booked for birthday celebrations in October. If you are in the area and looking for a quiet place for a meal and friendly service the Royal Oak is the place to go. Situated in a lovely sport between Exbury and Beaulieu, it’s right on the doorstep of an exploration into the New Forest. Or a hard earned quench after a busy day out.

Lovely food friendly staff had a great meal.

Lovely spot near Exbury gardens, came for Sunday roast at 5.30, quite a lot of free tables, lovely outdoor seating options on benches and no smoking areas. Unfortunately our food took an hour to come out, which was disappointing as we came so early in the dinner service and it didn’t seem busy, servers were lovely and did apologise but when our roasts came out half the plate was cabbage and greens and the lamb was bland and the gravy very watery, the rest was nice, and I think if you ordered pub classics then you might have a better experience as the chips were good.

It's definitely worth a visit if in the area

Interesting menu but feel it's slightly over priced. We had starters which were tiny. Would have thought they were bigger for circa £10.

I'm not normally one to do review but after coming here for so long an NEVER! having a bad experience I thought it was about time I sat an did one. Normally we come just for lunch but today we had dinner as we was celebrating our anniversary It's our favorite place when we come to the new forest & we will not go anywhere else for food. food is outstanding,lovely atmosphere along with stunning views an a lovely little garden, service is amazing Highly recommend

We thoroughly enjoyed our roast dinners. Very busy pub and we hasn’t booked but they accommodated us and food was served hot and fresh. Very pretty garden and also a marquee to give additional outdoor covered seating too, ample size carpark.

Fantastic Sunday lunch. Staff were amazing too ! We came at late notice and the staff were so welcoming and accommodating . The food was delicious !

Beautiful place, Friendly staff, Food was fantastic, Dog friendly, Beautiful garden and charming indoor country vibes. If you're lucky and go right time might even see the horses or cows whilst you eat. Garden is a great size for kids to play about if they get bored as mine did.

Judging from other reviews I must have picked wrong day Wed or time 3.00pm Meals were awful Reheated meat pie too tough to chew, chicken breast tough and tasted of liver and bacon also on menu. No grown ups around to complain to.

Wurde uns von einem Mitarbeiter des Exbury Steam Train empfohlen. Sehr schnelle, freundliche Bedienung -urige Pub-Atmosphäre.

Really delicious food and great service . We all enjoyed our lunch and it was so tasty The service was good and it is a nice clean cafe. Would recommend

Lovely garden area, very pretty. ,, inside very atmospheric but a bit gloomy. Prices for drinks very very pricey, so not a good experience if you like your booze.

Lovely food l. Decent portion size. Great for an occasion or just a decent meal out.

Booked for a 50th birthday party. When we got there the staff had decorated the table and left a card for the birthday girl. No hurry to order food, and the quality of the food was amazing, you definitely tell it was all home cooked. Compliments to the chef! The service and staff were amazing, nothing was too much and they always had a smile. Thebeer garden is huge and a nice place to sit and enjoy company and a drink or two. Would highly recommend a visit.

Lovely atmosphere, amazing service. Lovely setting. A wonderful proper pub! The ale I had was excellent.

Lovely shelter from August storms. Very tasty but wish the Chicken pie hadn’t been re-heated.

This classic New Forest pub provides delicious, well cooked and very well presented meals. It is very dog friendly with a spacious garden which has a sheltered area. Excellent value for money.

Really friendly staff, great food and lovely atmosphere in the Royal Oak…totally recommend.

Excellent service throughout the afternoon. Made our family outing a great afternoon. Also brought many memories like coming here as a child with my parents for quick drink and also my first date with my partner of 15 years.

Fabulous meal, had the fish and chips, potions VERY generous. Lovely friendly staff. Beautiful setting.

Fantastic pub and restaurant. Friendly staff, varied menu and beautiful surroundings. Our food was exceptional and we wished we lived closer to return there more often! Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed

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Asked for diet Pepsi drank it not until and hr later my sugars had gone through the roof had nothing other than this and being diabetic was not good

Just had a meal for four. Scampi was freshly cooked, granddad liked his mushroom lasagna and the madras curry had a real kick. Bit odd that both the lasagna and curry were served with the same flat bread.

Staff were a bit confused . No real understanding of portions for very young children

We randomly stopped here for lunch on the way back from the coast and ot os a really nice place, we were sat out side on the large garden. Lots of bright flowers around the patio. My partner had the Sunday roatlst which looked good and I had the vegan mushroom 🍄 lasagne which was really good, great selection of mushrooms and great flavour. We will be stopping again!

Nice old pub in the beautiful new forest

What fabulous service ! We arrived as a party of 6 about 4.30 with no reservation and although the restaurant was busy the staff quickly cleared and set a table for us. All the staff that served us were smiley , friendly, polite and helpful....

We popped in for lunch with our dog. Sketchy welcome as it was the barman’s first day, but all fine as we understand that. Once seated our food came quickly and was very tasty. Reasonably priced and staff nice. Would go back if in the...

Nice pub, pleasant staff and had a very nice ploughman's lunch.

What a fab little pub, we visited a couple times whilst staying in the area. The staff are really friendly and the food delicious, I really recommend the sea bass in a white wine sauce with gnocchi and veggies and my partner had the liver...

superb staff and food was excellent. I will certainly return and tell my friends.

Visited this pub restaurant for a gluten free meal. Excellent menu. Very large portions. Freshly made. Excellent staff andcservice. Would definitely recommend to any visitors. When I'm next down this way, I will be coming back here for sure.

That was the best Sunday roast I’ve ever eaten out!

Nice pub with a good garden for families. The whole experience was ok

Great food was there for funeral but menu is expensive

Visited last night for a meal with friends and participated in the pub quiz. Excellent food, excellent staff, excellent quiz. Only let down by the moaning lot on the table by the ladies toilets !

Beautiful food..Affordable prices.Comfortable atmosphere

Amazing pizza too large to eat on your own, consider sharing with a side salad each.

Super friendly staff and great Food 🙂.

Just had a lovely meal. Very friendly .helpful staff. Lovely atmosphere no rushingvyou out the door when finished. Highly recommend

The pepperoni pizza is basically a cheese pizza with a few slices of pepperoni. Very disappointing. The ale was however in very good condition. Prices are above average but the service was excellent.

Stopped here as a cold call to see if we could get fed and yet again they accommodated us without worry. Excellent service, excellent food and excellent people. We will definitely be returning and have already booked for Father's Day 2023. Highly recommended!

Nice new forest pub. Could do with some updating. Staff not particularly friendly. Nice to have so many non smoking outside tables. Food was good, the salad was really lovely.