The Royal Oak in Stroud

Amazing pub tucked away. Great food and service.

Great pub, plenty of character and good beer.

Best Sunday lunch in Stroud! Lovely Cotswold pub whenever you decide to visit, and it’s dog friendly too!

The food is wonderful and the people are fantastic. I am gluten intolerant and I was amazed that almost every dish could be adapted. I highly recommend this fabulous gastro pub.

Lovely pub excellent Sunday lunch although a tad expensive but I guess you get what you pay for Only fly in the ointment they add 10 % to the bill for service which in my opinion should be discretionary.

Super friendly place to eat delicious locally sourced fresh meals which where very reasonable on price. My wife and I and the Mother in law had an evening 3 course feast which was most enjoyable. The menu was explained in detail before we ordered which was as I say food for thought !! I had the steak pie it was delicious. It was a great finish to our trip to Stroud we will defs call again if in the area Thank you

Lovely service, unique place. Made to feel welcome even though we were visiting from afar.

We have Sunday lunch at the Royal Oak regularly. The way Niall and Trish serve you from the Carving Trolley is just superb. Generous proportions of excellent roast joints. Rare Beef and Succulent Pork. The home made deserts are to die for. And to be recognised as a regular is a bit special. Thank you both. Ros and Colin Porter. Tetbury.

Smashing pub, smashing staff and food. They made our mum's wake a lovely experience - terrific value too

Lovely friendly staff, food was fresh, locally sourced and cooked to perfection. First visit, but won't be my last.

Absolutely excellent. Welcoming staff, hospitable hosts, superb food. What’s not to like! Thank you very much, Trish, Niall and staff.

Just got home from having a late Sunday lunch here. Our first time at the Royal Oak, won't be our last. Service excellent, matched by the food. Explanation of how food is prepared and cooked wonderful and unique to hear. Thank you. Phil and Sharon

Would thoroughly recommend. Just had excellent Sunday lunch. They accommodated a large party and late minute changes to booking. Food wonderfull and very generous servings. Excellent, friendly service from all the staff, with every request promptly catered. Will definately return soon. Thank you

Been twice now once with the family and again just the two of us. A fantastic Sunday roast which feels quite special as cooked and presented with such care and detail. The owners take great pride in what they do and it really shows. Proper gravy, proper good food and wonderful service and atmosphere.

What a find , Sunday lunch served from carvery by chef, the food excellent quality and plenty of it. The service was passionate and nothing too much trouble. Great country pub run by good people.

We were visiting the area. We had a splendid Sunday lunch here for 6, and 2 dogs. Really friendly welcome and a great area for the meal. Nothing was too much trouble, a really 'can-do' approach, led by the manager who was lovely. Very tasty food, including some original starters. Can really recommend.

Great food and really friendly and professional service.

Nice little village pub, we did pop in on the possibility of food but wasn’t on. Bar full of locals at the end of their days. We had a quick drink before heading off to find food. Nice place, would try again for food.

Excellent Sunday roast in a kind and friendly atmosphere would thoroughly recommend 👌

This village pub is a gem. The menu is great and food is delicious. The Staff are attentive and friendly. While it is small it adds to the atmosphere and is a place we love going.

We called in for a quick drink...a wonderfully old, low ceiling historic village pub...Delightful

Amazing Sunday roast and great service

A great local with food that's well worth travelling for! One of the best pub meals we've had. They were busy with a large local group in, they explained this would mean a wait, but we are glad we waited.

We were so lucky to get a table here; they had a cancellation and rang us back. The beer food and service were exceptional and I am very much looking forward to going back. Huge compliments to Trish and Nial for a fantastic Pub.

While staying in the area, we came here after reading the great reviews and we were not disappointed! Everything here is just outstanding. Trish took time to explain the whole menu to us in detail, all of the staff were very attentive and provided 5* service. We all said it was up there with the best food we had eaten, full of flavour and cooked to perfection. A lovely atmosphere and felt very cosy with the fireplace on. I highly recommend coming here if you're in the area.

Roast was excellent! Good friendly service. 5 stars.

Beautifully cooked Sunday roast, beef was lovely and carved table side. Highly recommend a visit

We had a lovely takeaway roast beef. It was delicious, the gravy was just perfect. Highly recommend.

Great local pub with welcoming staff and log fires. Board games on a Thursday night is fun

To think that I can be blown away by a seemingly simple dish like a burger makes me feel obligated to leave a review. I ordered a Madeira sauce fir my chips, as I'm not into ketchup or mayo and this just took it to another level. My partner had steak with peppercorn sauce and the quality was amazing. It's been years since we have had food on this level. We were surprised with the other places in the area which were all fully booked and the food was not up to the same standard. No wonder The Royal Oak has 4.8 stars. Perfect Guinness poured and such friendly staff!! Can't wait for the next visit! 😁

Had an exemplary, tasty roast with friends. Friendly attentive staff. Roast carved at your table and generous portions, perfectly cooked. Will definitely be back.

Amazing, intimate pub. Felt like we found a hidden gem on our travels 🥰 Great little touches and super friendly staff.

A wonderful local with great food and fair prices. The odd bargain to be had including a bottle of champagne for £26!

We stumbled across this little gem on a walk, I have to say the level of customer care is amazing polite, friendly and professional. Sunday lunch was amazing the food didn’t disappoint, upon ordering staff explained the menu offering recommendations, and telling us about the process of the gravy making, and I must say it was the best gravy I’ve eaten out for a very long time. This pub isn’t just about the food, it’s an experience and one we will look forward to again

I live in London and am a big fan of a Sunday roast. The Royal Oak in North Woodchester, Stroud, beats all the competition hands down. Its lovely to see the chef carve at your table and the food is outstanding. Of particular note are the gravy and roast potatoes. Its 1.5 hr from London (Paddington) by train. Woodchester is surrounded by beautiful commons and makes for a perfect day out. It is essential to book.

First time of going & super impressed. The food was delicious & the service friendly and efficient. Will definitely be going back.

Just had the most epic Sunday lunch. Highly recommended! Got to try both meats on the trolley and the chef calved it off in front of our table. Extra gravy provided as standard and it's the best gravy I've ever tasted. Great portion sizes too!

Went here for Sunday lunch after seeing good reviews and we were not disappointed!! There was no pressure to sit at our table straight away as the weather was so nice so enjoyed the sun with a pre lunch drink. The owner came out and chatted with us whilst she took our order and talked us through the roast ‘off the trolley’ The food was amazing and great to have the chef serve us at the table. The rest of the service was quick and efficient. Will definitely be returning!! Thank you very much.

First visit for a Sunday roast. Loved it and made to feel very welcome. Thank you!

It's absolutely my favourite roast ever. Niall is a fantastic chef, and there's always a warm welcome from Trish and the guys front of house. I literally don't even bother cooking a roast anymore. It is also worth checking out a Thursday and Saturday night menu as well. I can't recommend this place highly enough.

Had lunch here today. We talked about it at length in the car afterwards and have agreed it’s probably the best Sunday lunch we’ve ever had out. We all had the roast from the trolley, which was a lovely experience in itself. The roast potatoes and parsnip chips were fab, but the beef has redefined roast meat for me - so tender, it was like cutting through butter. The service was excellent too. An 11/10 for me - truly special!

Successful Sunday lunch. Freshly cooked food. Friendly service. Rugby themed pub. Good beer & wines. Slightly cramped, but ultimately comfortable:

Trish & Niall we’re such excellent hosts and made us feel right at home, We stumbled upon the Royal Oak after a long day of hiking and we’re instantly looked after with great chat and even better food!

Man what can you say it doesn't get more traditional than this one. This is one of those proper pubs that deserve a "must preserve at all costs" sign slapped on. Family run from back to front. The food is outstanding , traditional English with a heavy French influence.

Sunday lunch from the trolley. The best! A great choice of meats and the most delicious gravy. All carved and served at your table. A great dining experience.

Warm welcome. Excellent friendly service. Great atmosphere and fabulous food.

My wife and I dined here for my birthday on Friday evening and we had a great time. We had a Zoom meeting that evening which had us arriving at 8:30pm, 30 minutes before the kitchen was due to close. Regardless, the staff made us feel welcome and did not hurry us at all. They were friendly, helpful, and courteous at all times. The menu was presented on several chalkboards around the dining area, offering a good selection of meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes. The background music was an eclectic mix of popular tunes from the 1960s, all of them familiar to us. It was loud enough to enjoy, but soft enough to not interfere with our conversation. The food was exceptional. We started with fried whitebait with garlic mayo and tomato soup. The whitebait was crisp and delicious. The tomato soup was made with roasted tomatoes and fresh basil -- it was hearty and aromatic. I had baked cod on buttered leeks for my main course. The cod was lightly dusted with flour, giving it a crunchy crust. It was cooked to perfection -- tender and moist. The buttered leeks were a perfect accompaniment -- caramelized and full of flavour. My wife had beef tournedos in a red wine sauce which she enjoyed immensely. The beef was tender and full of flavour, and the sauce was rich and robust, complementing the meat perfectly. We shared platters of green vegetables and mashed potatoes -- all well-prepared and the perfect accompaniment to our meals. We left shortly after closing time but, again, the staff did not rush us at all. It was a most enjoyable evening and we will certainly return the next time we are in the area.

The Oak was recommended by a friend who goes there regularly and said it was the best Sunday lunch he’d ever had. And he was so right. The lovely touch is the Chef/owner carving his beautiful ‘proper ‘ juicy joints at your table from an Antique French domed trolly that his father brought back from Paris in 1940. A lovely touch of style. Generous portions with homemade horseradish apple sauce and a jug of gravy. Accompanied by loads of lovely fresh veg including delicious roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings. Followed if one has the room by a choice of yummy homemade deserts.put this together with the friendly welcoming attitude of the Guv’nor and his team and you have the recipe for a relaxing perfect lunch. We liked the experience so much we are booking a family lunch for 10:for my 80th birthday in a few weeks. I know my sons and their families will enjoy The Oak as we did. Thank you so much. The best !

Just experienced the Sunday Roast. Exceptional. Carved from the trolley by the chef. Brilliant veg and gravy. Great service from passionate people so tip well. Too many places rolling out average sunday roasts but this one is the real deal. we will be back.

First visit and exceptional. Generous portions of meat carved tableside by the chef / patron who clearly take great pride and pleasure it what he does. Wonderful service from Patricia and team. So please tip well. Just hope this place never changes. We will be back asap.

As six hungry golfers we dined here on a trip to the Cotswolds. Exemplary service was matched by the quality of the food. The friendly owners (and also head chef) regaled us with stories, explaining each menu option in entertaining detail. Locals in the cosy and traditional bar area were also full of bonhomie.

Ace Pub! Sea Fury Beer Ace ! Brilliant Sunday Food ! Brilliant Public Bar !

Amazing food and lovely staff. Great beer

A last minute decision for an early Saturday evening birthday meal with 2 friends And what a perfect decision if was The fires were lit and the welcome was warm for us and our 2 dogs The menu catered for a varied choice, fish, meat and veggie. The choice of starters were lush and the steaks with choice of sauces were amazing The food was second to none and it was lovely to meet the chef as he made time to come out and check we were happy with our food, nice touch, but, one that is rare to experience. The puddings were to die for A lovely evening full stop If you are thinking about trying it then go for it I guarantee you will not be disappointed Thank you for a lovely evening from start to finish

Busy little traditional pub with roaring fire and very friendly staff. We stopped off for an early evening drink and had to drag ourselves away from the convivial atmosphere. Good beer and food on offer.

FANTASTIC food & Service. Very welcoming ,beautiful pub. Highly recommend. I will be back very soon!

Cosy, friendly, locals pub. Great pint of Guinness - lovely!

I would like to thank everyone at the royal oak for the beautiful meal we had on valentine's day. We both had mussels in a creamy garlic sauce to start (good portion and tasted amazing) followed by the sharing châteaubriand board. The beef was beautifully cooked to our request of medium rare and delicious grand mere potatoes and vegetables on the side. Brilliant value for very good quality food that tastes great. The whole team are personable, attentive and put in a big effort to make sure you are happy. We recommend everyone to eat here but at the very least pop in for a drink if you're passing.

Had the most amazing valentine's day meal at the Royal Oak. We started with mussels in a delicious creamy garlic sauce and then followed with the châteaubriand sharing board. The portion size is plenty and the quality of all the food is fab. The service from Trish, Niall and all of the bar team was second to none and we never sat without a drink. They put a lot of effort into making people feel welcome and everyone is attentive and professional. I would thoroughly recommend any food here and pop in for a drink if you're passing.

We visited the Royal Oak to watch a 6 nations rugby game when visiting the area for wedding viewings and this pub was a superb find! As soon as we walked in it was clear it was the pub of a rugby enthusiast with lots of fantastic signed photos and shirts of players from various teams and eras. The pub itself was very traditional and cosy, but extremely clean and well presented. The landlady was so friendly and accommodating and so to was the chef who we presume was the landlord. Both were also very welcoming to our dog with the owners and pub very dog friendly. We did not have a main meal but the food looked fantastic with lots of options and as vegetarians, it was good to see so many different options here too. We did try a portion of the foul chips from the 6 nations menu and they were incredible! A few pints by the fire watching the game was an afternoon well spent. It was a pleasure to visit and we would definitely visit again if in the area.

Fantastic roast and friendly service.

Great food. Had a superb Christmas Turkey roast

Lovely old pub, an open fire and a wood burner to warm up by in the winter and great food.

My mum and shared a top-notch Sunday roast at the Royal Oak today. I don't leave reviews often but the roast, atmosphere and service were the best we've had in a long time. Really made our day! Huge thanks and well done to the team.

Food was absolutely incredible, and the pub had a lovely homely atmosphere

Some friends and I were staying in Stroud for the night and needed somewhere to have dinner - I found the Royal Oak online and I’m so happy that I did! The welcome was friendly, the service was great, really helpful with dietary requirements, and the food was amazing, so delicious!!! We will definitely be returning!!

Pre-booked table for Sunday lunch. First class food quality and first class, friendly service. Melt in the mouth sirloin of beef and perfectly cooked and presented sides. Highly recommended

Don’t go out for lunch on Sundays as its always a disappointment. Always wish we had stayed home and cooked our own. But we had our Son and grandson and were in the area, so booked it last minute on the Saturday. Although we arrived 30 minutes early, they seated us straight away, the atmosphere was of a proper old fashioned family pub and the hosts really friendly. We ordered 3 roasts and nuggets and chips for our 4 y/o grandson. The roast was wheeled to the table and carved there. A choice of Sirloin or Pork and crackling or some of both. We all ordered both. The Sirloin was delicious and cooked to a perfect medium rare and the Pork was moist and tasty with light fluffy crackling. It was served with homemade apple sauce and horseradish, Yorkshire pudding proper roast potatoes and parsnips, cauliflower cheese, carrots, french beans Broccoli and a large jug of real gravy. Delicious, all of it. And all 4 meals and a round of drinks for £67.00. It may be a 40 mile round trip but we will be returning.

Had a wonderful meal here. Great food, great price and cosy atmosphere! Thankyou 😊

We visited this delightful traditional pub for lunch yesterday after being recommended by a friend. It's so nice to find a proper pub these days. The sunday lunch was fantastic, the best we've had in ages! A selection of meats carved at your table by the landlord, fantastic roast beef accompanied by a lovely selection of veg, Yorkshire pudding, homemade horseradish and delicious gravy. Highly recommended *****

We visited this delightful traditional pub for lunch yesterday after being recommended by a friend. It's so nice to find a proper pub these days. The sunday lunch was fantastic, the best we've had in ages! A selection of meats carved at your table by the landlord, fantastic roast beef accompanied by a lovely selection of veg, Yorkshire pudding, homemade horseradish and delicious gravy. Highly recommended *****

Amazing local pub. Beautiful cosy atmosphere. Awesome food, with owners and staff who really care about the quality of thier menu. Everything fresh and made on-site! Great staff, and fab chats with the locals! We will be back. I heard the Sunday roast is fantastic!

Really friendly pub, welcoming to outsiders Great breakfast buffet at half time of the England match. Plenty of TVs, so no matter where you’re sitting you have a good view.

What an absolute delight. I’m an English lass who now lives in America. I had asked my dear friend, who I am visiting in Minchinhampton, to sort us out a proper Sunday roast in a quintessential English pub. Not only is the food here amazing, the roast is as traditional as it gets, with roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, greens and a mouth watering gravy. The clearly very experienced Chef carves the meat (beef and pork options) in front of you, whilst regaling you with the pubs impressive history dating back to the Roman Empire. His partner is also an extremely personable woman, and together they both serve up something quite special and so much more than just wonderful food. I highly recommend this pub to anyone who enjoys excellent food, English history and a more personal service. The prices are also very reasonable and the portions generous. The dessert list is an almost impossible choice to make, but that’s never a bad thing is it. Please go, you won’t regret it, but do book ahead, it’s a small venue and they only serve food Thursday through Sunday.

What an absolute delight. I’m an English lass who now lives in America and so I had asked my dear friend, who I am visiting in Minchinhampton, to sort us out a proper Sunday roast in a quintessential English pub. Not only is the food amazing, the roast is as traditional as it gets, with roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, greens and a mouth watering gravy. The clearly very experienced Chef carves the meat (beef and pork options) in front of you, whilst regaling you with the pubs impressive history dating back to the Roman Empire. His partner is also an extremely personable woman, and together they both serve up something quite special and so much more than just wonderful food. I highly recommend this pub to anyone who enjoys excellent food, English history and a more personal service. The prices are also very reasonable and the portions generous. The dessert list is an almost impossible choice to make, but that’s never a bad thing is it. Please go, you won’t regret it, but do book ahead, it’s a small venue and they only serve food Thursday through Sunday.

The Royal Oak is very local and always impresses. Food choice is plentiful, we skipped starters knowing the desserts are soo good. Had pork medallions with peppercorn sauce - delicious served with roast potatoes with bacon/onion (cant remember the name of them _ but they are delicious and the veg accompaniment fresh and lovely. Husband had lamb tagine and couscous which he declared to be very good. Followed up with Apple pie & toffee sauce and crème Brule - both 5 stars. Chef came out at end of service and has a chat which is a nice touch . Highly recommended

Starters and Sunday roast exceptionally good...puddings perhaps less so (but perfectly edible). The opening times during the week are a little idiosyncratic, so check. Friendly and attentive staff.

Excellent food and service. Well worth a visit 😃😃

What a truly unique experience coming from Canada to have a proper Sunday Roast with our Daughter and Son-in-law What an awesome Pub older than anything in Canada Food was perfect as were our Hosts and there helpers The walk there was nice little tougher on the way back

I rarely write reviews but feel compelled to do so after visiting the Royal Oak last night, and having one of the best meals out we have ever had. This pub has now become our favourite place to eat. We typically come for a Sunday roast with family, and it is amazing. The meat is tasty, tender and served up generously. Coupled with crispy home made roasties and a good selection of veg. Yorkshire puddings and homemade condiments are on offer. Tasty and cooked to perfection and topped off with the best gravy we've ever tasted. According to the owner Trish, this starts it's life earlier in the week as root vegetables and is finessed over a period of time. Last night, we decided to try the Royal Oak for a meal other than a roast. The menu was all homemade and with a selection that honestly left us struggling to choose (as it all sounded so good). We decided we would have to return the following Saturday in order to try different dishes. We settled on the beef medallions in a red wine sauce with roasted grand mare potatoes and vegetables. It arrived as a generous portion and well presented. The meal was absolutely delicious, the sauce was gorgeous and the medallions were cooked better than most steaks. This was the best meal we have ever eaten out, and we felt compelled to tell the owner Trish. Trish is an exceptional host and runs her beautiful pub with pride and high standards. It appears very important to her that every person visiting has the best experience. Talking to Trish after our meal we learned of her and her partners extensive experience and success in the hospitality industry, including their mobile catering company called the travelling chefs. Our experience was concluded with a homemade brownie and homemade ice-cream. This was beautifully presented and tasted wonderful. There was a good selection of deserts and we are looking forward to trying others over our future visits. To top everything off, this pub is just beautiful. A small country hideaway that dates back to the 1700s and was a former coach house. We will be back (frequently). Thanks for looking after us. Kate and Matt Hammond x

I rarely write reviews but feel compelled to do so after visiting the Royal Oak last night, and having one of the best meals out we have ever had. This pub has now become our favourite place to eat. We typically come for a Sunday...

Trying lots of different pubs in the area for food and this one has been the best so far! Amazing Sunday roast trolley with chef carving meat at your table and options for vegans/ vegetarians too. Really great experience and service was AMAZING!

Amazing. Great food.Accommodating,friendly staff. All round great experience.

We first went to have Sunday lunch here a couple of months ago and were blown away by the quality. Beautiful beef and pork and, most unusually, you can have a bit of both (with horseradish and apple sauces). Great roast potatoes and a mix...

A great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Real ale was well maintained and the food home made. Thoroughly recommended.

Good menu choices to suit all. Food was well presented, full of flavour and plentiful. The staff were efficient and friendly.

We have just visited the Royal Oak for our tea, with my family. It was amazing!!! The food was outstanding, brilliant service and lovely cosy pub. The food is all home cooked, and you get plenty of it. The land lady is lovely and very...

The Royal Oak in Woodchester near Stroud is the only place to go if you want a Sunday roast. From the thick gravy and the crispy potatoes to the slabs of perfectly cooked meats carved at your table this is without doubt the most delicious...

Lovely warm pub with great character. Very friendly staff and a good choice of food choices.

Had Sunday lunch week before xmas with family party of 11 had variety of starters ,mains & puds all were very good quality &served as promptly as we needed,just a lovely atmosphere thanks to Nial & Trish & other pub clients.One draw back my card...

Atmosphere is lovely. Just what you want from a village pub. Food very nice .we were a group 9 and the food was hot and good helpings .

We were visiting friends in Stroud and we ate at The Royal Oak. The food was great and the atmosphere was exactly what we had hoped for. It was warm and charming like something out of a book. We will definitely be back!

Excellent Sunday Lunch. Lovely food and service, The Roast carved and served with passion at your table is great. We will definitely be back!

Went for a couple of pints with friends, something we had done about once every couple of months. I was speechless when the barmaid spoke to her regulars and stated " I want them gone" and clearly gestured to the regulars at the bar with...

Our daughter has recently moved to Inchcombe and this pub must be one of the closest to her new homes. We are very envious as it is the perfect pub, cosy, friendly, lovely atmosphere and an excellent Sunday roast. Trish was a great host and...

Down from London for a walking weekend we stumbled on this pub. I wish my local was like this! Friendly, busy in a nice way, welcoming after a long walk. The food was excellent - I had lamb medallions. I loved the way the chef...

Great atmospheric English pub. The Sunday lunch was fabulous and served by very friendly staff.

Owners were very accommodating when we arrived for an early Saturday dinner. Delicious food and attentive staff thank you.

Had the pleasure of dinner at the Royal Oak last night and it was wonderful - service from Trish and her team was great - (Naill’s) food was really delicious, plentiful and beautifully presented - a fabulous pub to start my birthday celebrations - thank...

We had a most enjoyable Sunday Lunch, following our wine tour at the Woodchester Vineyard. The food was delicious, very generous portions, with the roast beef being carved at the table by the chef. Excellent service and would definitely recommend a visit to this lovely...