The Royal Oak in Doncaster

Thought we would give this place a go as recently moved to nearby Conisbrough. Started off very well being shown to our table on arrival and our drinks order taken at same time. When drinks arrived we were asked whether we had decided our mains, which we had, so order placed with the lady serving. The mains arrived very quickly and the food was absolutely lovely, could not fault it. Our table was cleared quickly after our mains and then it went downhill. This is the second time in a short space of time at two different eateries where we have waited and waited to be offered a dessert menu. The lady that cleared our mains should perhaps have offered a dessert menu, but did not, straightaway this puts us on warning that we will not get a dessert for a second time. After some time it did appear we had been forgotten so decided to just pay for what we had and left. Why is it that so many establishments fall down on desserts, I could easily name three places where we have left before getting a dessert menu. Big shame! We have since dined here again and everything was spot on. The food was as good as ever, and we had a dessert.🤣 Service really quick and warrants 5 stars on this visit. Thank you.

First time here and was pleasantly surprised, food hot and well cooked. Will be back.

Edited as requested by the owner for more details. The reason for the 3 star was that when you advertise food served between certain times, you should expect customers coming off the street without a booking. When we arrived and asked for food, you could not accommodate as you were on your own and already had a few bookings to attend to. I fully understand, but make this apparent to non table reservations. Regards

Just been for 1st time, great food and great service we be going again, the menu has a great selection and fresh vegetables, everything is cooked fresh thank you

Amazing food each time we come and definitely worth the money for the portion sizes you get, will be coming back often!!

I don't eat out for lunch very often. The pub was busy. Ordered the steak pie. Very tasty and plenty of it. If the other food is as good as the the pie you'll not be disappointed.

Fabulous Pie!! Seriously, best I’ve had in a long long time. Perfectly seasoned, delicious buttery mash. Amazing!

Only in for a drink but place was very busy with locals ordering food which is always a good sign. Shame that cocktails are premade, no IPA on tap.Asides from those minor points a very nice place to visit

Lovely good and a very good ambiance .

Had the BBQ chicken pizza was lovely everyone else enjoyed there food lager morreti not the best but the place has a nice atmosphere

Good busy atmosphere here, with good service and the quality of food was excellent looking forward to our next visit to try other tasty dishes on the menu

We always go to the black lion in Firbeck, when we heard that Harper inns had taken over the royal oak we thought we’d give it a go. We found it distinctly average in comparison. The entrance to the pub looked untidy and cluttered with high chairs. Not a lot of atmosphere and the food was poor. We won’t be visiting again unfortunately.

Great food, service and welcome. What's not to like?

Never had a bad meal here and we've been going for years. Food is lovely and service fast and efficient. We booked a table for 7 people and couldn't fault anything. Great value for money too.

Very, very small portions. Smallest bowl. of soup, although it was tasty. Small cup of coffee, and it was black. Poor value for money

Me and my mum had sunday lunch for the first time and l can say it was really nice we will be going back at some point to see if the same

Beautiful place deffo be back again the burger with pulled pork was the best burger ever and my wife steak and ale pie was amazing too thank you

Excellent Sunday diner can’t fault the food or the service in anyway pub was busy but food soon arrived booked for next Sunday was that good

Friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere on a midweek visit. Good solid lunchtime pub food menu and our order arrived quickly. Quality tunes being played as the ambient music too! Will definitely return.

First time here and had the pie it was delicious. Will definitely go again.

Very good food and very tasty and friendly staff and will come back again soon. Will recommend. Big portions.

What a lovely little pub. Nice shot in the conservatory with the dogs. Great food, great service. Parking to the rear too with picnic benches.

Lovely pub with a varied menu. The staff were lovely and the service very good. Best steak pie I have had in a long time. Plenty of parking available.

Great friendly staff food was beautifully cooked lovely carvery

Lovely pub to go out fit for family or friends lunch/ diner with decent menu selection

Amazing value for money and lovely atmosphere. Our waitress for the evening kc-leigh was extremely friendly, funny and polite, Which definitely added to the overall experience. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend 👌👍

Great 2nd visit after a disappointing first time. The owner contacted me privately and made amends from a previous experience. The food was superb, the service was top notch and the restaurant was busy at 8pm on a week night. Now I can say I'd definitely recommend the place and the food.

I asked for three normal cokes and one diet, the bar man clearly misheard but I explained my sister in law was pregnant so I needed to differentiate the diet from the normal with a straw in the diet. I held my fingers up 3 and 1. He poured them wrong and I explained I said “im so sorry but that’s the wrong way around”. He told me he wasn’t pouring them again and slammed the straw down. He said I would have to pay for them. He then said I was wrong and I said I was sure what I said because of my sister in law and he became so rude and angry I told him we would be leaving. It escalated so quickly. Do not come here if you want human treatment. He was bald, and angry because he was “the only one on shift” so clearly in a bad mood and felt it was ok to speak to me rudely. He had been sharp to my partner who asked if dogs were ok to come in previously so we sat outside because the atmosphere was horrendous. (We had the intention of ordering food) UPDATE: we went to a nearby DIFFERENT pub and my sister in law ordered the drinks, 3 normal one diet. The bar man at that pub also got it the wrong way. We told him and he laughed and replaced the drinks. I would like the manager to contact me as I told him as I left it was absolutely appalling behaviour.

Gorgeous food and even better service. Food was served hot, fresh and tasted incredible. Perfect late lunch/early dinner.

Excellent food, good friendly service. Good value for money. We enjoyed the specials and shared a pudding as the portions were huge

Sunday dinner was superb. Portion sizes perfect and the loyalty card is an added bonus. The extra gravy jug is an idea all restaurants should copy.

We visit here often, food always tastes and smells amazing. Service is always with a smile.

Service excellent, food, I would class to be of a top restaurant. Staff brilliant and would recommend highly. This was a friend's catch up for my birthday

Come here quite a bit. Never fails to satisfy.

The best Sunday dinner & steak pie! We have been been once before and knew the food was amazing, this time we decided to take our doggy and how attentive they were! He had his own mini Sunday roast and plenty of fusses and treats. A new tradition for us I think🐾

Me and my friend recently came in for food at the Royal Oak. We were greeted by a young genteleman called Cameron. We had a pie and a dessert each. The pie was delicious, and was obviously homemade. Cameron, our waiter, was polite and friendly, enhancing our overall visit. To conclude the Royal Oak was a great place for a satisfying meal with excellent service!

Lovely pub, staff very friendly. The food was great although the wife's food could have done with being a bit hotter.

Cold food, I had liver pate, we which was fine, chips were awful, stone ,awful meal

So my wife and I popped in for a quick drink and was absolutely gob smacked at the pricing structure. £4.95 for a pot of tea where the tea bag costs no more than 5p! Which in publican terms is 96% profit. It was more expensive than a John smiths which was also pricy at £4.90. Avoid this place at all costs as you need a mortgage to drink here. I will tell everyone about this place and to avoid at all costs.

Outstanding Sunday dinner and bacon and truffle coliflower cheese Great service friendly and welcoming staff

Great selection of food and drinks, the staff were fantastic and helpful.

Chips were shocking never had anything so bad the burger was poor but the mints at the end were good

Good local pub, nice staff, good choice of beers, meals are good with nice home cooked chips.

First time visiting this pub, was greeted with a warm welcome and bar manager set us up on a tab straight away. Ordered some food and drinks which was bought out promptly and steaming hot. Lovely pub food and generous helping (the steak pie was amazing!) Service was fantastic and this is what will be bringing us back. Lovely to find a pub that was so welcoming.

Like it here. Really good food, good portion size, good value for money, nice staff, nice environment. Can't fault it at all.

From the outside it looks like a welcoming establishment. However, once i went in I instantly realised the opposite. Walked in with my wife and 2 young children and asked if they were still serving food. Their response was “we are fully booked” but as I looked around the place was completely empty and had so many tables available. And this was 4pm on a Saturday. So without questioning I walked out and started to question whether they were actually fully booked or denied us a table because of the colour of our skin.

Menu offering variations of dishes available for all. We had the Proper Steak Pie and Hunters chicken which both were amazing! Service was a tad slow but was busy which is understandable - well worth the wait and reasonable priced! Definitely recommend to friends and family!

I've been a few times in recent years (I grew up in Tickhill and know the pub from when it was a drinkers pub), the service was great. I had the Steak Pie, nice but slightly over cooked and also left under a heat lamp for too long sadly.

Unfriendly staff turned up at 12:30 for lunch was turned away and said they had no bookings all day, when I could clearly see several open tables. Didn't even ask if we were willing to wait. Wouldn't bother.

First time going and could not fault it one bit! Amazing food, big portions!

Excellent food ie Sunday roast gluten free with everything thing on the plate the same as a normal one brilliant service from entry to exit good atmosphere and vibe the only thing I could mention is perhaps better signage for disabled access to the premises would be helpful ie to use front door and not side door with steps otherwise keep doing things the same well done thanks for a good experience 👍🏻😊

Perfect place food was nice staff were great, went for a late tea with family nice clean and happy

Reasonable not overly impressed no

Food was divine 😋 Staff friendly but slow on service we was waiting 15mins for someone to take our drinks order once we was sat down in the end we jus went to the bar other than that everyone was polite an warm welcoming. 1st time visiting, we definitely visit again 😀 the food was delicious portion sizes are great value for the money. Definitely recommend booking a table in advance as it was busy. Luckily, we had one booked already. Plenty of gluten-free options available

Very decent food. Service a little slow, but they were busy. A little expensive, but I suppose you pay for decent quality.

1st time customers for Sunday lunch & the meal was absolutely beautiful & tasty roast beef family had turkey too. Great staff welcoming friendly and polite and attentive, but not over the top attentive, just the right balance. Will definitely return. Thank you, The Royal Oak. 10/10.

Very disappointed been before midweek excellent food went Sunday 6 o'clock different menu to midweek,meal cool looked like it had been reheated

Had an early Sunday roast at the weekend. Meat was lovely. Roast veg was burnt and old. Must have been leftover from Saturday. The steamed veg was very sparse and it was cold. Cauliflower cheese at an extra £4.50 was raw. Not going again.

What a place I'm gluten and dairy free, and to find some where that catered for you is great, the food is out standing now I find it I will be going back .

Went out with friends it the first time we been and it will not be the last its a wonderful place to eat and catch up with friends and best of all they gluten and dairy free for my wife.

We arrived on spec sometime after 2 on a Saturday afternoon and were surprised to find the place full of diners and only one table available. We were glad we took it as the meal was delicious, beautifully presented, and with quick, friendly and efficient service. We rounded it off with excellent coffee served in attractive stoneware cups and saucers - a nice, extra touch. My husband enjoyed his pint of Timothy Taylor's too. Altogether the Royal Oak was a great find. Thank you.

Lunch with former colleagues. Good food, served promptly. Good gluten free selection. Obliging host and server. Music rather loud given that it was lunchtime and clientele not noisy, but volume lowered without demur when asked. Will definitely visit again.

Chose food from the lunchtime menu which is cheaper than main menu but cheaper with slightly less options. However the food was well cooked and hot and served very quickly by friendly staff. Other diners appeared to be happy with their choices also. I would recommend to friends and family.

Lovely food and great service. Excellent menu choice and lots of gluten free options

They moved things to make a table available for my Dad and I. Great place,food,beer and service

The Royal Oak in Tickhill has to be my favourite eatery pub in Doncaster by far. The food is outstanding, the service is second to none, the prices are extremely reasonable and the quiet atmosphere is comfortably sound. I highly recommend the mixed grill if you're a meat eater with a hearty appetite 😋. My wife prefers the lamb shank.😀

Birthday treat for my wife , really enjoyed the food

heard about this place so thought I'd give it a try glad I did fantastic food lovely staff will definitely be going back

Small portion of vegetables supposed to be for 2 not enough for one plus wanted £4 for cauliflower cheese otherwise food very nice

Beautifully cooked quality 'comfort' food. Hearty portions. Always promptly served and hot. Update Jan 2024. New owners don't disappoint: Still great food, served hot, great servicewith a smile & fab Gin of the week offer! 5*

Poor experience this evening, not allowed to use gift vouchers despite being in date. No offer of goodwill from new management so this leaves the vouchers worthless. Manager couldn't care less . Avoid this place

Had Sunday lunch for four people and it was absolutely lovely it tasted all home made and one of us had the pie that’s is also delicious Staff are so friendly too

Absolutely beautiful meal. Would highly recommend.

Food is amazing steak pie , fish and chips , and gammon that was all are meals will definitely be coming back 😊

Great meal out last night, never been before but was given some gift vouchers from friends as a Christmas present. Had the steak pie and my wife had fish and chips, all top quality. Heineken and house white wine for drinks made it a definite place for a future return

Be very aware you will get ripped off with the wine, they will charge you £11:05 for a glass of house wine and tell you it’s the more expensive wine off the menu which they didn’t show us, this pub/eatery used to be amazing but not anymore

We visited as part of a large party on a Saturday evening for a family birthday! The service was great, friendly faces & attentive 😊 this is my second visit and ever since my first visit I've been excited to go back! I had the steak pie (wow) with homemade chips , it was fantastic, all cooked to perfection. I also love that their kids menu doesn't just have typical 'kid food' my daughter had a great portion of spaghetti & meatballs with garlic bread and she really enjoyed it. I think it's great value for money, a wonderful atmosphere & just a generally nice place to go out for food or a few drinks. It's not one of those pubs where you walk in and everyone turns and stares if you're not a local. Very welcoming & we will be back! Thanks 😊

Just been for Birthday ( Sunday ) lunch... Absolutely fantastic meal...wonderful friendly staff .. especially Charlie & the lovely dark haired fella 😃 ( sorry... didn't get his name). It made my day. Thanks for a lovely visit. 100% recommend this place ! 🌟

First visit, impressed, will book again.

Very busy but food was good value and tasty

Second time visiting this pub I’m really disappointed. We went for Sunday lunch. The food was okay, not as good as the previous visit. The music was too loud. I found it hard to hear and have a conversation . We did want more drinks and desserts, but no one even bothered to come to us . Very disappointing service.

Unable to give a revue. I spent all morning on the phone trying to book a table,told eventually we don't need to book.Called at 1pm,and told by the rude staff they were fully booked. Unbelievable

been there before and it was amazing, i told everyone that i new how lovely it was, went again today and omg how different it was, yorkshires, roast potatoes was not homemade (aunt betsies ) veg was so hard it nearly broke my teeth, beef was passable i suppose, califlower cheese was hard and never seen cheese, it was watery and hard, total let down. i can only asume that there is a new chief or something, but all in all a massive disappointment

Wonderful home cooked meal on a very busy Friday night but the service was excellent. Great atmosphere

been there before and it was amazing, i told everyone that i new how lovely it was, went again today and omg how different it was, yorkshires, roast potatoes was not homemade (aunt betsies ) veg was so hard it nearly broke my teeth, beef was passable i suppose, califlower cheese was hard and never seen cheese, it was watery and hard, total let down. i can only asume that there is a new chief or something, but all in all a massive disappointment

Very good food friendly staff will definitely be back

Had a beautiful lunch today with my family, highly recommended 👌

Heard good things about this pub. Arrived at 13.25 on a Saturday got turned away because they weren't serving anymore food. Won't be returning. Shame.

Absolutely fantastic in every way. Food was superb, staff were brilliant, attentive and funny in a good way. Really made us feel welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Had the fish which was super fresh with lovely crispy batter. Pie to die for, Beef and mushroom stroganoff + Sirloin steak which I could of eaten with a spoon...cooked to perfection. Home made chips, best I've ever had..just chips I don't know why they were better but they were. Place is modern and clean. 100% got it right. Will be back to show it off to friends.

Normally Brill food but tonight it was just average, chips was frozen and bitty , mixed grill all very greasy , had to mop plate up with several serviettes, won't be rushing back

Although we are a 15/20 minute drive away and not on a regular bus route, in recent months this has become a firm favourite of ours and has overtaken a more local and convenient pub as our first choice. We have visited a number of times and never had a poor meal or one instance of asking them to tweak our plates. The food is all freshly cooked and competitively priced. The menu choice is wide ranging from the usual pub offerings (steak pie/ fish/burgers) to name three and such as chilli chicken, enchiladas , plenty of steaks, salads, vegetarian with 5/6 options for the the kids. We particularly like their home made steak pie, always full of quality soft beef. Portions are chunky so for those with lower appetites they do a number of smaller versions at lunchtime Sunday lunches are top value, for example standard turkey sees 4 breast slices, roast and mash potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, 5 veg and separate gravy jug plus choice of sauce We often struggle to find room for a dessert or at best have to resort to sharing ! Be warned though it does get busy, so advance booking is a must, and you may find a spot in the car park but there is ample roadside parking Plenty of drink options with good range of droughts, wines, gins, cocktails All food and drink is served by a friendly team who are keen to ensure you enjoy your visit Our only disappointment is they do not open Monday & Tuesday!

Meals a bit pricey, service a bit slow (unless ur a good looking young man lol) atmosphere a bit like an old folks home but it was a late afternoon / early eve visit so could've lightened up later

Food is excellent here as always

The food was absolutely amazing. Would definitely recommend.

Good food and great value for money.

Visited today for lunch and ate off the main menu. The fish and chips were £14.50 and I felt they were worth the price. Really think, fresh and well cooked with a crispy batter. The chips were very nice too. I will visit again.

Went there for sunday lunch with the family. Had the three meat choice, was spiffing great. Sticky toffee was first class, Guinness was great, service was more than friendly and the dog had a good spot in the corner to relax. Highly recommended!!!

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Visited at lunchtime, food really good. Staff friendly.

Very good food and excellent service by very friendly staff. Thought it was rather dark for eating in certain areas (prefer a lighter atmosphere), but that's a personal preference.