Based on 1.296 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 1.296 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 128 in 232 in Forest of Dean
Nº 31 of 66 British in Forest of Dean
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Excellent food and service in great ambience. Sunday roast in a country pub at its best.
Anthony Bagg . 2025-04-15
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I booked for 1.30.Too crowded. Next time 2.30
john dilks . 2025-04-14
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Lovely food with great gluten free choices
Lucy Scannell . 2025-04-11
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Lovely lunch, great service, stunning views
Gill Hanton . 2025-04-11
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Fantastic food, service and the view to die for. I will definitely be returning. Best to book a table as busy today.
Kate Jauncey . 2025-04-10
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We rang to see if we could stay over in our motorhome. Booked a table for dinner. Had burger & chips (disappointing fries) and fish & chips (lovely - chunky chips much better). Lovely pub, world return.
Pam H . 2025-04-08
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We had 6 in our party for Sunday lunch. We were seated promptly and drinks were served quickly. We all ordered the Roast Beef Sunday Lunch and 6 dinners were served within 15 minutes. We all said it was a gorgeous meal from the roast beef to the cauliflower cheese to the horse radish sauce, it was all mouth watering. Very busy Sunday afternoon, so would definitely book your table before you go. Fantastic seating outside with amazing views of the Cotswold countryside. Play area for the smaller kiddies and a tennis court for hire for the teenagers. Definitely worth a visit!!
Angie Brookes . 2025-04-06
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Outstanding. Dog friendly, very welcoming.. recommend the gammon egg and chips 👌👌👌 Will definitely come again.
Matt Creak . 2025-04-05
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Absolutely delicious meal in an absolutely beautiful setting. All the staff were welcoming and attentive. I can’t fault my lunch experience I had recently ( and admit I am fussy!). I would highly recommend The Royal Oak and will be returning!
Charlotte Middleton . 2025-04-01
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Fantastic Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Cooked to perfection in a popular local pub where the atmosphere is convivial and the staff couldn't be more helpful. Two courses plus wine, less than £50. Thankyou Royal Oak.
Anita Syvret . 2025-03-24
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There were 4 of us and our first time at the Royal Oak. The reserved table was in a wonderful place overlooking the countryside. The service was excellent. The menu had some interesting choices and the food served was delicious. The atmosphere was great, busy but not too noisy. All in all, a great experience and hope to go again soon.
Elizabeth . 2025-03-23
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Fantastic menu. Food cooked to perfection. Wonderful service in both the bar and restaurant. Dog friendly
rodney sutton . 2025-03-19
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Fantastic food. It is our favourite restaurant, last night was best meal ever
Chris Adams . 2025-03-15
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Vegetables were particularly well cooked.
Peter Smith . 2025-03-14
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Fantastic meal, really tasty, just top quality food. Atmosphere was great not too busy and fantastic views out. All the staff were great including the young lady who had just started.
Simon Avery . 2025-03-13
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Very friendly and efficient staff. Outstanding food. Lovely atmosphere watching Cheltenham Festival.
Alison Trenfield . 2025-03-12
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A wonderful Cotswold pub serving an excellent Sunday lunch. The girls serving were attentive and smiley. There are always a great selection of ales. I've been using this pub regularly for over 40yrs, so that should tell you something!😀
Rob Hainsworth . 2025-03-10
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A lovely country pub with welcoming atmosphere.......still has a "pub" feeling where you can enjoy a drink and not be sat at a table waiting to eat! My favourite pub.
Stella Jones . 2025-03-06
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Booked dinner on Saturday night, busy place. Ate in the conservatory area which was warm and welcoming. All the staff were helpful and friendly.. Excellent fresh food that arrived hot to the table and we enjoyed everything we had. Overall price was great value too.
ACJC . 2025-03-03
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Enjoyed the Sunday lunch menu, very good food and service. Would definitely recommend a visit and will be back again in the near future.
Phil Stevens . 2025-03-03
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Food was great, staff were attentive, pleasant and efficient, atmosphere was nice and homely. We both had the faggots from the specials board. They were delicious and I felt represented good value for money.
Philip Roper . 2025-02-27
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£21 for trout/greens/potato was too much for what it was - i felt disappointed. My husband had the faggots on special which was a big portion and very tasty.
Alice Davis . 2025-02-23
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Fantastic service for a private event. The staff were friendly, professional and efficient. The food was delicious. Our guests were delighted. Thank you so much.
Frances House . 2025-02-23
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The best venison stew I've ever had
Julie Hayes . 2025-02-21
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Third visit . Excellent food, great service as always and fabulous decor. Had a wonderful meal couldn’t fault anything .
Jackie Boulter . 2025-02-19
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Food was amazing, very tasty, good portions and good value for money. Staff were wonderful, really pleasant, cheery and helpful. Highly recommend
tracy cooper . 2025-02-09
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Lovely food, great drinks on tap, and recent investment into the facilities - a great country pub with awesome views and the odd steam train going past!
Ed . 2025-02-05
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The Royal Oak is a great place - food is excellent. Not the cheapest pub food you will get but it is always good value.
Ros Martin . 2025-02-03
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Excellent in every way. A very enjoyable occasion for the two of us.
Bob Allso . 2025-01-31
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A thoroughly great evening. Big thanks to Charlie for the attentive service as always
Mark Oliver . 2025-01-27
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As a village local you can’t beat having a good local and we are lucky to have the Oak. Stunning food - always a great Sunday roast with the best sides. Yummy puds that you’re always too full to eat… but it would be rude not to! Brilliant staff. What’s not to love!
ALS Mechatronic . 2025-01-20
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Lovely friendly service and the food was great
Alison Moore . 2025-01-20
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A pleasant experience for supper in this lovely establishment a short drive out of Winchcombe, to Gretton. The pub was extremely busy when we arrived (Friday evening) and had to squeeze our way through to secure a drink. Having done so, the staff were then attentive to us as we were served dinner. I would have thought that it would be busy (which is why we booked) but we, along with a young family of 3) were the only people in this large dining space. It therefore lacked atmosphere. The mains on the menu did not tempt either of us and so we settled for a few starters to share. It was 'ok' - nothing special.. but you could not fault the service staff who remained enthusiastic throughout.
Tim Robertson . 2025-01-17
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We had an issue with the gnocchi, which the Royal Oak took off the bill without us asking - great customer management. The pheasant was restaurant quality, as were the puddings. Would happily return - great service, good food, wonderful views.
David Mansfield . 2025-01-17
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What a fabulous place beautiful view on a clear day I had steak and kidney pudding which was Gorgous Were we chose to sit was cold no fire had not been lit and the conservatory was full and you were on top of each other Desert was ok sticky toffe pudding the sponge didn’t resemble a STP Would I go again absolutely as the main course was delicious and the team very efficient and kind Thank you 🙏
Patricia H . 2025-01-17
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We throughly enjoyed our meal and time with you. We were able to choose a table, near to a cosy fire, with fantastic and friendly service from two of your staff. The food itself was really tasty and great value, and the atmosphere was both relaxing and the right side of busy. Thank you for helping make my dad's birthday an extra bit special.
Emma Reed . 2025-01-08
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Excellent roast. Excellent wine. Excellent service. Thank you
Katie Hanks . 2025-01-06
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We all enjoyed our meals, possibly the fish batter was a little greasy. And the brandy sauce was utterly brandyless with the Christmas pudding.
Nicos Malandrinos . 2025-01-03
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Very nice large pub / restaurant with great views, friendly staff and nice food. Large car park and a children’s play area.
Mark Davie . 2025-01-01
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Unfortunately, not a good experience this time!We booked a table well in advance and allowed over 2 hours for a leisurely meal before a booking for Christmas light show for a Christmas treat for friends!We arrived 10 minutes early and were taken to our table and ordered quickly - four roast dinners, no odd meals at all.An hour later we were still waiting, despite several large parties coming in and being served.When we questioned this with a waitress, she said the kitchen can only do what it can.10 minutes later another waitress said our order had been lost and asked what we wanted. We had to hurriedly eat the roast dinners, which were not very hot,no time for dessert and rush off to the light trail.The blonde waitress was very polite , apologetic . .
Kay Thomas . 2024-12-30
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Good food in the most part. Service a little slow but forgiven as pub was very busy. Not far short of 5 stars. Have been back many times
David Horsfield . 2024-12-30
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My husband booked this restaurant for the 2nd year running for a Christmas meal for 15 people. I can only say positive things about the food and the staff. The restaurant was exquisitely decorated for Christmas and everyone remarked on it. We had made our choice from a menu the week before. I chose the deep fried Brie as my starter, then, roast turkey and chocolate and hazelnut tart for dessert. The vegetables came separately in large serving dishes. There was loads to choose from. Also sauces and my favourite bread sauce…..which I might add I’ve never had in any other restaurant. I can also mention the red cabbage was to die for. It was so well spiced with Christmas flavours it was gorgeous. They even gave me some to take home. Throughout the meal the staff were always checking iff we needed anything else or needed more drinks. It was an absolute pleasure to dine here and having spoken to the rest of the crowd they would like to return again next year.
jaqui y . 2024-12-29
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Absolutely exceptional Christmas Eve lunch at The Royal Oak. Communication regarding booking the group table was incredibly efficient. The food & service were incredible, and the ambience was festive and delightful. As a group of 11, every single person was highly impressed with all aspects of our wonderful lunch at The Royal Oak. Thank you!
Ellie Dobson . 2024-12-28
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Wonderful setting, very clean, excellent Christmas decorations. The Christmas dinner was delicious and the staff were excellent. Stunning outside views and a big car park. Great choice of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. Absolutely nothing to complain about and we will certainly visit again.
Big-A-Leics . 2024-12-27
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Wonderful setting, very clean, excellent Christmas decorations. The Christmas dinner was delicious and the staff were excellent. Stunning outside views and a big car park. Absolutely nothing to complain about.
Andy Burton . 2024-12-27
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A pleasant meal in a friendly pub
Martin Piper . 2024-12-24
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Great atmosphere matched by both the food and the service. Well done team Royal Oak
Norman Roberts . 2024-12-23
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My friend and I both had Sea Bass and it was wonderful, enjoyed every mouthful. Thank you. 🎄
Sue Gresham . 2024-12-20
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We booked the Royal Oak for our 43rd Wedding Anniversary having travelled all the way from New Zealand to visit our Son and family. We were delighted with the service, food and hospitality. Pricing was as expected certainly not over the top. Highly recommended.
Stephen Patterson . 2024-12-20
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Very good food and service, as always. Thank you.
Moira . 2024-12-19
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Booked lunch for 10 six days before Christmas. Very friendly and welcoming staff, quick bar service and system for taking and paying for food orders which arrived within 20 minutes. Wide food choice and reasonable prices food and drink
John McCrum . 2024-12-19
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Fabulous meal for a family 80th! Excellent communications to make the arrangements ready for the day. The restaurant was decorated so beautifully for Christmas, the setting was perfect. Food and service were amazing and the staff so patient with a party of 20 eating, socialising and enjoying a long lunch and afternoon at leisure. We could not have asked for more! Highly recommend!
Rachel Parker . 2024-12-17
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Such a beautiful lunch at the Royal Oak with two dear friends. We had a table in the restaurant with a wonderful view of the gorgeous Cotswold countryside. We even saw the Santa Express steam train on its way from Cheltenham to Winchcombe via Toddington. The food was delicious and the service and Christmas decorations were lovely. All in all a very enjoyable time and I’ll certainly be back soon. One tiny negative was the salt shakers were empty but soon replenished when we mentioned it!
B E K . 2024-12-15
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Absolutely lovely pub! We had a really delicious meal and the atmosphere was very cosy - the staff were absolutely brilliant in providing us with everything and ensuring that we were happy! :)
Ana Mota . 2024-12-13
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Gorgeous roast beef on their Sunday roast menu. Lovely country pub with amazing countryside views including the GWSR railway.
Barry Pendleton . 2024-12-12
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Sunday Roast Lunch with family, delicious food, great service and very enjoyable meal
David Towers . 2024-12-09
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Excellent meal, excellent service. Many thanks we will be back.
Chris Hill . 2024-12-09
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Nicely decorated for Christmas, warm and inviting. Food was good too.
Angela . 2024-12-06
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Fabulous meal and the staff were fantastic! Could have done with some festive background music. Other than that it was excellent!
Jeanette Cocker . 2024-12-04
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Thanks 🙏 so much for a truly beautiful experience today for our Christmas 🎄 lunch ! Outstanding atmosphere, food , decorations and service ! Will definitely be coming back and recommending ! Happy Christmas 🎄 x
Sara Reader . 2024-12-03
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Great place for lunch with lovely views from the conservatory, nice food and perfect service. Will return!
CHRIS W . 2024-11-26
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Crumble desert was okay but the custard was awful - very runny and very mean portion
dan donovan . 2024-11-25
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Wonderful Sunday lunch yesterday with friends. Christmas decorations are magical. Staff very friendly and efficient.We will be back soon. Thank you xx 😘
Venture42430754413 . 2024-11-25
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Really good reliable pub with excellent food and service.
Nicky Weir . 2024-11-21
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Great food good service, very dog friendly … all a bit too busy on the night due to a birthday party but will certainly be back .. great pub and food
Tony Scott . 2024-11-17
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Good food, good beer, good service and, of course, a spectacular view.
Malcolm Smith . 2024-11-15
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Sunday lunch was very disappointing
Mike Bowles . 2024-11-11
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This is the first time we had a poor meal. Parsnips rock hard, roast potatoes dry and over cooked. I didn’t even get carrots , the other people at the table did . Then to be told no custard for crumble!!!!. The Apple tartan was passable although the pastry was dry and the apple just about cooked.
Lois ward . 2024-11-11
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Sunday lunch not as good as normal. Perhaps different chef but the food was not as good as normal. Parsnips not cooked on any of the plates, roast potatoes were rather dry!, Asked for custard to go with crumble no custard today!!, the lemon tart was over cooked burnt pastry, far to much gelatin in the lemon mixture and dry and stoggy so returned the Apple Tartan in exchanged was just about passable. Eaten there may time but this truly was the worse meal we had ever had.
Lois w . 2024-11-10
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Great pub, location & atmosphere. Great bar staff, waiting staff young & for want of a suitable word , reserved. But over all a good experience. Would definitely recommend.
Annita Hobbis . 2024-11-10
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Fabulous roasts, wonderful, attentive staff & beautiful setting. We will be back.
nicola wallace . 2024-11-04
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Stunning location would be amazing o a summers day highly recommended 10/10 staff were excellent and very welcoming
Peter Flanagan . 2024-11-02
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Always had a great meal here. Generally found everyone friendly and had quick service.
Gemma Pointon-Taylor . 2024-10-30
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Just as good as I expected. R ediscovered you recently after many years. Youare now one of my two country go tos. Well done all. Please don’t put on pecan pie and toffee sponge at the same time that would be too cruel!
pam margrett . 2024-10-29
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We were very disappointed not to have a seat in the conservatory despite booking a long time in advance and requesting this on our booking form. There was no apology. Drinks were not served to individuals but plonked on the table in the same place. There were no fruit desserts, not even apple crumble. We are new to the area and hoped to eat here very often. The roast was good though so we hope to try again sometime..... Not giving up yet!
Janet Rolph . 2024-10-29
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I have known the Royal Oak in Gretton for many , many years . The atmosphere is always convivial with a friendly, homely feel. During the summer , being sat outside enjoying a cool drink and admiring the view is a real treat
Andrew Stinton . 2024-10-27
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Great location in the conservatory with wonderful country views. Relaxed atmosphere with courteous attentive staff. Stunningly good food - well worth the money. Looking forward to returning. Many thanks to the team.
Sally Craig . 2024-10-22
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Lovely pub and food. The views are fantastic, definitely return
Jacqui Foulkes . 2024-10-18
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Great menu, attentive service and wonderful views from the conservatory
Rob Parker . 2024-10-05
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Lovely pub. Food was ok. I had fish in batter but batter was soft not crispy. Gammon looked lovely though
Annie Andrew . 2024-10-05
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Booking online was easy. On arrival we were offered the choice of three rooms to eat. We chose the restaurant, and shown to our table. Very calming and romantic setting with candles and subdued lighting. Only customers present in the restaurant the whole evening, but table service not rushed. The lighting was fine until the sun went down when it became quite dim. Our waiter soon recognised this, and provided more candles. Drink choice offered once seated, and soon provided. We made our starter choice. It was my birthday meal, so price not considered. I chose soft shell crab in tempura batter, served with salad. Unfortunately not much crab, but could still be tasted. My wife had about ten mussels in shells which would have been more satisfying for me. My wife's steak was cooked as requested, with good flavour. I had the lamb tagine which was plentiful and flavoursome. For dessert, treacle tart with maple syrup and double cream. Very nice indeed. My wife's panacotta was very much to her liking. Coffee also very good. In good humour, the waiter wanted us to see the pattern she had made in the froth as not obvious in the subdued ight. Allround, a very pleasant meal in a quiet and comfortable environment.
Colin Nedneve . 2024-10-02
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Absolutely delicious roast dinner, with good sized portions.
Polly M . 2024-09-30
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Absolutely lovely..food and atmosphere. Dog froendly
Ellise Porter . 2024-09-29
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The food and the service is always consistently excellent. Brilliant menu - difficult to choose as they all sound so good. Vegetables cooked just right. Friendly, helpful staff.
Helen West . 2024-09-29
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I was surprised to discover that they don’t serve any non-dairy milks for coffees/teas. I am allergic to cow dairy and I find it quite discriminatory for the establishment to not offer an alternative, especially as there are so many easily available in this day and age! The food menu is fairly inclusive for dietary requirements, so it’s confusing as to why their drinks menu is not very inclusive. I think in 2024 this is very unsatisfactory and I would urge management to reconsider their offerings.
ella kite . 2024-09-27
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I was surprised to discover that they don’t serve any non-dairy milks for coffees/teas. I am allergic to cow dairy and I find it quite discriminatory for the establishment to not offer an alternative, especially as there are so many easily available in this day and age! The food menu is fairly inclusive for dietary requirements, so it’s confusing as to why their drinks menu is not very inclusive. I think in 2024 this is very unsatisfactory and I would urge management to reconsider their offerings.
Ella K . 2024-09-27
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Lovely food, lovely ambience and lovely staff. We will definitely visit this welcoming pub again.
Marly Evans . 2024-09-27
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Saturday night, and by 9.30pm we were alone in the pub, and by 10pm were asked to leave. We sat down at 8.15pm so it was rather a short birthday celebration for my partner. Lovely pub, food and beer was good, service was fine. Atmosphere lacking. Sign of the times I guess.
James Gibbs . 2024-09-23
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Arrived early so service was very good. We had Sunday roast meals which we enjoyed. A jug of extra gravy would have been appreciated. We prefer the vegetables a little more cooked. Also a fork, together with the spoon provided, for our desserts. Overall a pleasant experience.
pat jones . 2024-09-17
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Really lovely food and great views
Heather Read . 2024-09-13
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It’s OK, they didn’t have a vegan meal but proposed a couple of options which was not particularly creative but good enough
Maria Cristina Misuraca . 2024-09-10
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Really lovely pub and great food.
Natasha Nicklin . 2024-09-09
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Poorly kept beer. Chicken salad poor, tough lumps of chicken, inedible bacon. Weak coffee. Unhappy server. Regret not complaining at the time. Will not return.
Barrie Murray-Upton . 2024-09-08
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We booked into your pub as we were always so delighted with the restaurant Wesley House. It was quite a shock to witness the difference in cleanliness and epecially the food. The chef in Wesley House was excellent and not once, in all the years we went to Wesley, were we disappointed. We were first of all put at a draughty table so we asked to be moved so were given another table. Once I had wiped all the crumbs off the seat we sat down to a very mediocre meal. The staff were pleasant enough but all the cupboards, where staff opened the drawers, were very grubby. Needless to say, we shan't be going back to The Royal Oak.
ellen James . 2024-09-08
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Good sized carpark. Playground for the children. Railway line at the bottom of the hill. Outside seating. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good clean toilets. Beautiful views of the countryside. Good decor and varied menu choices. And even though some people might think it's expensive, each meal was cooked to perfection, and the portion sizes big.
caroline flinn . 2024-09-01
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Amazing food Going back again tomorrow !!
Louise Oades . 2024-08-31
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Nice pub. Good beer. Big burgers. Brilliant views outside. If your lucky you can see the steam train. Or a Hercules flying low.
Michael Netting . 2024-08-31
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Great location with lovely views from the restaurant over the countryside. Good service and tasty food. Please that well behaved dogs are allowed enabled us to meet our friends and their dog.
Carolyn Lindsay . 2024-08-29
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Very disappointed. Great views of the local countryside but waited over 45 minutes for our meals. I had the pork chop which was so over cooked that it could hardly be cut. Told the waitress who smiled and disappeared as quickly as she could!
Graham Greenfield . 2024-08-27
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Stunning views, fabulous food, very friendly, amazing place to stay. Chicken & tarragon pie.....wow!!!!
Sarah Bowers . 2024-08-27
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