The Royal Oak in Ryedale

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

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 pub 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 pop 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.

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

Lovely food and friendly staff. Thank you!

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

One of the few public houses left in town can be loud sometimes. But still a good pud.

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

We dropped in here for lunch on a cold Friday afternoon not sure what to expect. The bar was quite busy but we were quickly served and ordered from the menu - there is a specials board as well. We sat quite close to the open fire for a warm - at the next table were two Mums and 4 children - quickly served which reduced the noise levels considerably! Our food arrived quickly and was tasty and hot. A generous side salad accompanied each dish. Good choice of beers on draught - my Bombadier was good. Unusually, payment was not wanted until we had finished - that doesn't happen much these days in pubs at least. On warmer days there is a garden out the back. There are TV screens but where we sat they were not intrusive

Popped in here today whilst waiting for partner, what a lovely looking place, beer very well kept & plenty to choose from, the menu looks appetising, we will defiantly be back.

Found the Royal Oak purely by accident whilst Christmas shopping.

had a couple of drinks here while visiting malton lovely bar friendly staff busy pub with great food

Friendly welcome, good beer and a really tasty lunch. Good value too. Doggie was made to feel welcome also. Thank you.

A welcoming friendly pub. Wonderful choice of home cooked food. Staff chatty with bright smiles. Had a lovely meal. Happy to go back.

Popped I for lunch in between local appointments. A charming little market town pub. I had the sausage bap with chips & salad. Really nice - possibly the nicest sausages I've tasted - & I eat lots of sausages!!!

We had the best breakfast here in August 3 days in the run we have never had one ad nice anywhere we gave been. Cheryl and Ian Liverpool

I came in here with my partner for a drink and found it to be a really nice pub. Located in the center of Malton it is the perfect place to stop off at with a really nice area out the back which is out the way of the hustle and bustle of the Market Place. The have some great real ales on tap at a good price. The staff are friendly and polite and I would be happy to drink here again.