The Royal Oak in Ryedale

Quite a good pub a bit lively on a Friday night

Great homemade food. reasonably priced. lovely choice of music,a bit loud but bar staff turned it down as soon as asked. Great atmosphere, very friendly patrons. Good selection of cask and ales.

Having read the menu outside the pub, we decided to go in and have lunch. When I ordered my food, each meal was £2 more expensive than stated on the menu I'm the window. We ordered Lasange for 12.95, which was 9.95 on outside menu and and a Bratwurst hot dog and chips which was 9.95 but 7.95 on outside menu. As we had already decided what we were having I didn't look at the menu on the bar. The staff were very welcoming and service was good. However, the quality of the food was probably the worst that I have had for many years. The Bratwurst (German sausage) was not a Bratwurst, it was just a normal hot dog style sausage, so this was not as described on the menu. The Lasagne was truly terrible. The mince was bland and grey, with bits of chopped tomato in it, the white sauce inside the lasagne was lumpy and curdled with lumpy bits it it. The only good thing were the chips and coleslaw. I mentioned to the bar tender about the Bratwurst, but nothing was offered with any kind of appology, however, it did look as if he was a new member of staff. The meal did not represent good value. The atmosphere was mediocre as the music was loud enough to prevent a conversation across the table and although not against the law, people were vaping. It's a shame really, as over the past 40 years, I have frequently visited this pub, but not for about 12 months, and it does have a good atmosphere and is used by many locals, but i rally think that they should improve their food offering.

Went in the Royal Oak for a drink.decided to get some food.my wife and I had fish/ chips and mussy peas.so fresh and delicious.they even cooked some chicken 🍗 for our dog.the temporary landlady was so friendly and nothing was too much trouble.only staying in the area but would go again.🍻

Sun trap beer garden with very friendly staff, food was not great but lovely beer garden and drinks. Dog friendly. - ggggggggggggg

Popped in twice during a overnight stay, once in the afternoon, once in the evening. Good service on the bar, friendly locals, drinks were well received and ladies toilets clean too. See you next time

Matthew was behind the bar and overseeing everything around the pub even with regards the food that was perfectly cooked, presented and priced. The flavours were amazing, home cooked Tomato and Pepper soup and then i had the home cooked steak and ale pie which was magnificent and the filling and gravy was amazing. I strongly recommend a visit. Staff excellent. Food amazing, price well worth every penny. We will definitely be visiting again in the not too distant future. All in all a great evening of food and drink. Made to feel so welcome from a call earlier on in the day to make sure a table could be secured then upon arrival treated exceptionally well. A must for anyone around the area or passing through.

Definitely the most beautiful pub in Malton and surrounding areas. Staff are amazing and food is divine. My new local without a doubt 5*****

We drove Malton to listen to a blues band. Found this lovely pub with fireplace. Great food, great service, good selection of beers, and great friendly atmosphere. What more could one want? Thank you. Will definitely return!

We attended on a Tuesday early evening after a day walking our three dogs. We were killing time walking round the market place in Malton waiting for restaurants/pubs to start serving food from 5pm which is standard for most areas. When we walked past the Royal Oak they had a board outside advising they were serving food all day. We thought we would give the Royal Oak a try, we were not disappointed! We were warmly welcomed, the lovely owners provided biscuits for our dogs. They could not do enough for us, the service was first class. As for the food it was excellent we had the chicken basket and the nachos with chilli beef and sticky toffee pudding. It was great value with a couple of drinks it came to £34. This place is a hidden gem and I strongly recommend to anyone to visit you won’t be disappointed.

Friendly and efficient service from a pleasant South African lady. looked after us and our border terrier. Good food and beer. Look forward to returning

A really lovely place to go and eat or just have a drink. Nick and Sarah are lovely and make you so welcome, Matt is a friendly barman with his sidekick Stella the doggy. Food is really delicious can highly recommend the steaks, great value, cooked exactly as asked. Shall be eating here again for sure.

Lovely food. I had seafood basket.partner had steak and ale pie.Both excellent quality

Lovely pub, delicious food, friendly, cosy

We arrived in Malton just for the weekend and thought we would spend the evening checking out the local area. The royal oak is fabulous, friendly bar staff and great drinks. We were really intrigued what the bunny chow was and even though the kitchen had just closed they made us one. All I can say is AMAZING. Lamb curry cooked to perfection and served in the tastiest bread roll You need to try you won't be disappointed 😁

We visited The Royal Oak in Malton Marketplace for an early evening meal and were thoroughly impressed. The standout dish was the Bunny Chow with lamb curry—rich, deep flavour, and with perfectly cooked, tender lamb. It came with a generous portion of chips that were properly crispy, as if double-cooked, and a fresh side salad. The Mexican pizza was another highlight—clearly made fresh, with a great base and that unmistakable finish from a proper pizza oven. The service itself was warm and friendly, not to mention the open fire making for a fantastic experience. We can’t wait to return!

We visited The Royal Oak in Malton Marketplace for an early evening meal and were thoroughly impressed. The standout dish was the Bunny Chow with lamb curry—rich, deep flavour, and with perfectly cooked, tender lamb. It came with a generous portion of chips that were properly crispy, as if double-cooked, and a fresh side salad. The Mexican pizza was another highlight—clearly made fresh, with a great base and that unmistakable finish from a proper pizza oven. The service itself was warm and friendly, not to mention the open fire making for a fantastic experience. We can’t wait to return!

Great pub and atmosphere with fantastic food

Warm and cosy atmosphere... extremely friendly and attentive staff... Fantastic food and value for money..we will definitely be back

Called in for lunch on a Tuesday. We had chicken ham and leak pies, chips and peas. Pies were heated to order and were delicious. Good service and happy to recommend.

The Royal Oak is a straightforward, ordinary pub in the town centre. It is clean and tidy and is clearly one of the most popular pubs in town. It has a nice atmosphere and we enjoyed our visit.

Bar staff inattentive and discussing and playing their preferred music choices which changed frequently before a song even got going! Felt like we were intruding when we went to the bar! Might be a different atmosphere during a busy evening!

Wow, not been for a few years as we have been travelling. Amazing, the food, the ambience, the owners, the staff, the patriots. I cannot recommend enough and cannot wait to bring all my friends. My hubby had a South African dish last night and keeps telling me how sublime it was... next time

We found this amazing pub whilst on a break for my boyfriend’s birthday. The main criteria was a dart board! And we spent a lot of our time in this pub. It truly felt like our local pub! Matty the barman / manager pretty much everything was such a great host. We felt like we had known him for years, he truly made us feel so welcome. He treated us so well and nothing was too much trouble we struggled to leave this amazing pub. Great selection of drinks available as well. Nice selection of music and a pub quiz on the tv screen as well. Lovely fireplaces was so nice and snug The locals were so friendly and it felt like going into your local pub whilst away. Thanks Matty

Service was impeccable, about 4 different young lads serving, all trained to an excellent standard. Food was delicious; falafel burger and triple cooked chips, fish & chips for my daughter. The owner checked in with us and chatted with the locals, lovely vibe here and would definitely recommend 👌

We looked at the website and it said they served food, we visited on Tuesday the 6th of August and was told by the bar staff that they don’t do food and pointed us in the direction of the new Derwent .

No food ar one pm ,two real ales why bother opening, one pint was only £2 but you only knew when you arrived , advertised.

Decent busy pub even midweek. Lovely sitting area out back. Thanks.

Great atmosphere, very reasonably priced drinks, good staff, highly recommend a visit if you're nearby !

Had a few hours in the beer garden with a bunch of mates whilst visiting Malton for a HDRCGB rally. Everyone was satisfied if not impressed with the venue. Good service, beer well looked after and a good craic had by all. Well worth returning to.

Nice pub but no food served at all.

Enjoyable drink at the end of a walk

Lovely welcome, great food, look forward to trying the interesting food on your menu Well worth a visit staff very friendly

We enjoyed a lovely tasty Sunday lunch with a warm welcome and a great crew who are a credit to the landlord. The landlord is really welcoming, pleasant and helpful. Booking is essential as it’s excellent food at a reasonable price so is popular with locals & visitors.

Went for my wife’s birthday, lovely meal, good value, well taken care of by the staff. Even get a birthday candle on dessert.

Wednesday 16th August lunch time. Thoroughly enjoyed my South African food. I will be back often. Xxxxx

Just called in for a drink very friendly staff

Excellent Sunday Roast sat in the sunny garden

First time visiting Malton and was extremely disappointed that we had to have plastic glasses as we were not locals. Apparently glasses are only for locals even though they charged us over four pounds per pint. Ever other pub in Malton was cheaper. The staff were a lot more friendly and made us feel welcome. If you don't want tourists please put a notice up but don't make us feel like second class citizens

Always a friendly welcome and a good pint.

Popped in on Saturday with a large group of my friends What a welcome! It was almost like walking into your own local. A friendly welcome fro the landlord and also the local regulars. Fantastic pub and excellent beer garden too. We will most certainly be planning another visit. Thank you for your warm hospitality, we look forward to seeing you all again soon ! Richard & the Whitby gang.

The most friendly, welcoming and traditional pub we have walked into in a very long time. The landlord and staff made us feel so welcome. We popped in for one drink but ended up staying for 2 hours. The beer garden was a perfect suntrap to enjoy a drink or two. We will definitely be visiting The Royal Oak in the very near future.

Never been made to feel more welcome in a local pub. Everyone was friendly. We arrived wanting to watch the F1 on Sky sports and was swiftly accommodated. The toilets were clean and products were left available for use by patrons, which was a really kind touch. The pub is 100% dog friendly and our pooch was greeted with snacks and a toy and told he had free reign as the beer garden and pub were secure. If you are in Malton and want to pop into a regular pub with excellent service, I recommend the Royal Oak wholeheartedly.

Never been made to feel more welcome in a local pub. Everyone was friendly. We arrived wanting to watch the F1 on Sky sports and was swiftly accommodated. The toilets were clean and products were left available for use by patrons, which was a really kind touch. The pub is 100% dog friendly and our pooch was greeted with snacks and a toy and told he had free reign as the beer garden and pub were secure. If you are in Malton and want to pub into a regular pub with excellent service, I recommend the Royal Oak wholeheartedly.

Nice little pub, drawn in by the “free pool” sign in the window, who can pass up on that? Pool table is SPOTLESS, it’s either brand new or very well looked after. Cloth is perfect, even the cues and chalk are flawless, very rare for a pub. Also have two dart boards with the correct oche spacing, they clearly take their pub games seriously, I wish more would! Good Guinness, props to the barmaid because she even poured a two part pour. Good selection of gins the other half said.

Had a last minute night out in Malton with a friend. Found the Royal Oak through Google and both staff and regulars were very friendly, good range of beers and reasonable prices for the area. Pub is perfectly placed from shops and local takeaways with a very nice pizza house just across from it. Was recommended the Union by the pub landlord who owns both. One of the best nights out that I’ve had in a long while in the Union. Some very good local singers and I left having made friends there. Will definitely be returning. Thanks :)

Landlord and landlady welcomed us with open arms. Was our first time to Malton for our wedding Anniversary. Had a superb time and these guys made it & made cocktails! Great crowd of people, highly recommended.

A great pub with great beer and the manager can’t do enough for you. Very dog friendly and the regulars are friendly too.

Lovely country pub, friendly and cosy Nice pub food, good service.

Watched the England Vs Senagal game, very friendly landlord, great atmosphere, had a great evening, good beer at reasonable prices

A proper proper pub. Friendly staff, and a good atmosphere. Would recommend. Extra points for the good ol' pool table.

Very friendly and very helpful lovely warm welcoming

Very welcoming traditional pub. Landlord John made us feel welcome from the moment we entered. Cannot comment on the food as the kitchen is temporarily closed due to the current financial crisis.

Great traditional pub, good beers and snacks available, lovely local Town boozer and no hassle at all

Lovely beer, lovely staff, lovely food. Very dog friendly. Lots of choice on the menu. Came in by chance, next time I will come here on purpose.

Dog friendly. Friendly staff. Good ales and food

We are finally so happy to find, The Royal Oak, a pub with the old fashioned values, of the Old days, with a pub that feels like, home, and all staff, that feel like, familly, that's suits all generations, as we have witnessed, with a Landlord and Land lady, who are, welcoming, warm and friendly, and extremely considerate to all, their , customers and staff, a wonderfull experience, we will be regular visitors.

Lovely food and friendly staff. Thank you!

Delicious pub grub served by lovely friendly staff a pleasure to eat and drink at this establishment.

Incredible staff, owners always attentive, new to food but the chef is putting out lovely valuable food, not 5* restaurant but the food is massively underpriced for the quality, and is quite clearly a family friendly dog friendly pub with real country vibes

Lovely little pub, food was amazing, the atmosphere was very welcoming, landlady and landlord very welcoming, polite and kind. I would definitely recommend this pub for food or for a quiet little drink dog friendly, they have treats behind the bar which are free, will happily come back again

The best Sunday dinner we have had. So tasty! Fantastic service and lovely friendly staff.

If your not a local to the pub then don't bother going as they give priority to them. Went in stood at the bar waiting 15mins saw them serve 3 customers in front us that had arrived after us,and when I asked about service they said if you keep complaining we will make you wait longer so we decided to leave after that. Unfriendly staff Rude landlord

My boyfriend and I recently visited malton from Suffolk and the Royal Oak was the first pub we visited, the owners Jon and Laura couldn’t have been any more helpful suggesting places to go while we were visiting, a really welcoming couple! The Royal Oak has a lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, great selection of drinks! We didn’t go to any other pub, only returned to this one! Definitely will visit again! x p.s sausage in a roll!

4 hand pumps, only 2 working but then when I tried them both weren't right. No coffee, only ginger ale and orange juice as soft drinks. Disappointing all round ☹️

We visited here for lunch to catch up with family who Live in Malton ,he did say that he hasn’t eaten here since new ownership so what follows is not his fault in any way , at 11.55 we rang the doorbell as requested a guy opened the door and said to give him 5 minutes they were still setting up ? Firstly should this not have been prepared previously ? So to the food !!!! We were with a 9 year old and 5 year old who had the children’s menu , I ordered the smaller size portion of scampi which was £7.95 it came with 4 yes 4 pieces of scampi ( which we all know take no preparation) peas and a few anemic looking chips ! My partner ordered the salmon salad £12.95 for this you would have expected a fair size salmon portion , trust me it was the thinnest sliver of salmon ( you get 2 this size at supermarkets for £2.99 ) the dish was served in a small soup bowl so you can imagine portion size ! The salad was mostly potatoes ! My friend had chicken salad again it was I would say a half portion of chicken cubed n fried, salad the same minuscule size , our cousin had the fish n chips which was ok size wise , when we questioned was this a starter portion we were told no ! Our cousin said his piece about charging extortionate prices for that size meal , he got a reply if well we get oaps in here that are totally satisfied ! Errrm we aren’t oaps and we’ve ordered from a main menu not oap one !!!! Nevertheless we shall never return as this is terrible portion size for what they are charging ! He did knock the salads off the final bill but we would have gladly payed full price for decent portion sized food , avoid if you’re hungry or expect decent size for you’re money , we’ve ate at coach and horses rillington yesterday and they can teach them a thing or two about great food and proper home cooked fayre decent prices and amazingly presented and tasty food , also we ate at Dawnay arms which would also take some beating . I don’t like writing bad reviews ever but don’t like being fleeced either !

Excellent friendly couple, well organised and good service excellent food and ambiance, value for money piping hot food, could not fault, cosy old fashioned pub, will be visiting again. Brian & Sue

Lovely lunch, the best steak sandwich with homemade coleslaw. Excellent friendly service, good value and cosy with fires burning...

Iwas there for my mothers funeral they put a spread on for me fit for a queen would highly recommend it

Lovely food, great staff and very friendly place

We recently visited The Royal Oak for Sunday dinner whilst staying at the close by Sands Farm Cottages. We chose to visit this establish purely based off TripAdvisor reviews, and we're glad we did! The food was delicious and the staff were lovely. The pub itself was so homely and warm. We would recommend this pub to anyone in the area looking for a good Sunday roast!

Warm welcome assured at this hostelry

Popped in whilst passing through town hoping for quick lunch and not mu h more.Location is a good local pub with a mix of locals and tourists.Met by friendly bar staff who explained menu.Opted for sharing ploughmans.Large platter with modern twist appeared. Selection of meats, sides and cheeses all from Yorkshire appeared. Fantastic!!Staff explained where cheeses were from and checked we had enough of everything.Alot more than we ever expected from a pub and less than a tenner.Great lunch and pleasant surprise.

The Royal Oak has to be the friendliest pubs in Malton now - the new management out their heart and soul into creating a very welcoming atmosphere. They are trying hard to build up a good weekend live music scene, and from what I have witnessed are succeeding. The choice of beer and spirits as great, and we LOVE the outdoor beer garden round the back. Their pool table is first rate and always a joy to play, whether is be to take a break (!) from the frequent visits to Malton's many food markets, or just to get out of the rain. Highly recommended!!!

Excellent food, pub and staff - I was formally a Police Officer in Malton and have tried all the pubs. THIS IS THE BEST

Small group of us called for drinks as food had finished at two sadly. Nice looking place with different comfy seating areas. Pool table, with some seating around, as you walk in and then on to two seating areas.Good range of ciders for my friends, I was the nominated driver so soft drink for me. We stayed and chatted together for a while and the pub ebbed and flowed with customers and dogs are welcome; Good sign me thinks. Good service at the barFelt cold after a while, not sure if heating was on but decided to move on to find somewhere warmer.

Lovely food pleasant atmosphere and kids meals were cooked using proper ingredients and not reconstituted meat like some pubs Would recommend steak as was lovely

popped in for a quick pint before a late lunch, very quiet, but the beer was good, had time to check my emails in a peaceful environment.

Great little pub in malton, great food and drinks

Me and my partner visited not long since and had the Sunday roast. I’ve got to say it’s one of the best I’ve had! Fantastic home cooked food from great staff. Very friendly and very welcoming!

I had a visit to Malton for the first time and came into the Royal Oak pub and the atmosphere was welcoming and good pricing I would recommend this pub to my family and friends thank you xx

Brilliant atmosphere fab music danced our socks off well done Luke the DJ for keeping us all entertained and the bar staff for keeping us stocked with the gorgeous gin. Keep it up girls

Basic local but welcoming and decent pub food.

Love this place!! It is a regular stop for us when we’re after a bite to eat in Malton. They offer a great choice on the menu, from a superb meaty pie and chips, to pizza that gives the local pizzeria a run for their money. We also love the Sunday Dinner, with a great choice of meats to choose from. Never ever disappoints. Keep up the good work guys A*.

The Royal Oak is an ordinary pub, and in these days of themed pubs, cafe-bars, sterile micro breweries and the like, I mean that as a huge compliment. The decor is typical town centre pub with a mish-mash of chairs, stools etc., with the expected pool table and television.Most importantly however, there is a very good selection of well-kept beers served by an absolutely charming lady behind the bar. Quite simply, this is a nice, ordinary, friendly pub. What more could you possibly want?

Adam and Hayley are first class hosts, always friendly and welcoming. Nice cold lager just how I like it! Never tried the food but heard lots of positive feedback.

Great atmosphere, great bands on Friday nights.

Lovely pub and excellent full English breakfast. Staff are friendly and helpful and it has an open fire. Would recommend and visit again.

We visited here to watch a rugby match on sky sports on a weekend. I was quiet happy that we had a whole corner of the bar as it was quite quiet. The baby changing area was in the ladies toilets and I found these quite spacious too. Prices of drinks were reasonable but my family had said the level of hygiene was not clean enough for us to eat there. I think in old pubs with carpets there is a damp smell which couldn't really be helped without a refurb of everything.

Our first time of eating at The Royal Oak today and we weren’t disappointed!!Nachos on arrival to keep us going whilst everyone else arrived was a lovely touch!The food was all served at the same time, even though we were a large group! (one of my biggest big bares if it isn’t!)Delicious food, I had the ham sandwich which was served with salad, coleslaw and chips for just £5.95! Yorkshire ham at its best!!A lovely friendly atmosphere! Sorry for all the noise we made! Us ladies that lunch, will be back!XxX

Came here 18 months ago lovely different time of year. Thought we'd try again. Pub was fairly full but it's not that large. Drinks service fine. Order for food took ages to be served at the bar then took 40 mins for 2 x chesse and tomato panini to come. Chips for myself a little greasey, panini not fully cooked through. Apologies were made for long wait as they were "extremely busy" I notice they are advertising for kitchen staff so perhaps this has had a knock on effect on speed of service. Filled a hole.

Great pub and great food friendly welcome would go there again

Pity we found this lovely pub on our last day of our holidays. We had a fab meal staff and locals made us feel welcome. Fast service and if you like gin that have a great collection. Well worth a visit we will be back. Well done and thanks for a great meal.

Popped in for a non alcoholic drink, we ordered a coffee, two coffees, both came black with a jug of milk, sugar cubes and a side of Lotus Biscoff Biscuits. Really enjoyed the little touch. Who doesn't like biscuits

Awesome food and friendly service The ploughman's from the specials board was incredible, homemade coleslaw ooh My friend had gammon and home made chunky chips

After going to Malton from Scarborough, my friend & I walked around Malton looking for a place to eat for lunch, where we wanted a prawn sandwich with Marie Rose sauce, but every café seemed to put mayonnaise with the prawns, which we don't like. When we saw the menu outside of the Royal Oak stating they did Marie Rose sauce with the prawn sandwich, we went inside. Although it was a bit dark inside, it was quite welcoming. The young lady behind the bar was very friendly and we placed our order. When it came I was a bit surprised as not only was there salad garnish and coleslaw with the sandwich, but chips on the plate as well. I said I didn't order them, but she said they came with order (it didn't say), but they were delicious! Home made and nicely browned. We had a coffee and a pot of tea with the order and found the atmosphere very nice with music playing in the background.

Loved this place...me and my partner went in after a walk round market..staff are lovely and food is outstanding 👌. The food was fresh and cooked to perfection. And price is so reasonable which was the thumbs up all round. Will recommend and be back myself. Thanks again 😁

Lovely home cooked food, nice atmosphere. Had to wait about 35 mins but still get 5 stars as it was excellent and near the end of sevice. Definitely worth a small wait for such a lovely meal.

Friendly staff - good pint of Yorkshire Terrier bitter - wine only by the 175ml bottle. Reasonable modernish decor.

Called in with my wife and daughter for lunch yesterday. Friendly staff, Great local food at reasonable prices with lots to choose from. With good pint as well ! What more could you want? Keep up the good work Emma