The Royal Oak in Mendip

'club' prices, but it's only £2 to join. Sky Sports on the TV and a lovely atmosphere. Sadly NO parking but if you've come by coach to shop in Clarks Village, I couldn't think of a better place to have a drink. (Sadly no hot meals).

If you're not a local, don't even bother trying to visit this "restaurant". Visited this evening as a group of 5. Non welcoming atmosphere. Ordered drinks and asked to order food which they accepted as they had only opened a few minutes prior. 5 minutes later a young girl came out and said they don't have enough food to feed us and the tables that are booked in for the evening so we can't have anything which I suspect was a lie. We then saw them taking other people's food orders ( clearly locals that they knew). We then overheard a local moaning and bitching with the bar staff about wanting to sit where we were sat. We swiftly finished our drinks and left. Will not be returning and will be advising others not to visit. Went down to the road to The Ashcott and had a lovely meal and was greeted by a lovely atmosphere. I'd advise going there instead.

Always lovely staff, food and evening. Fine selection of ale & local cider too.

This was the first time I've been and it won't be the last, as the food was lovely and the service was excellent, I will recommend this pub to everyone.

Had Sunday lunch here for a second time, (booked a table for 10 people) the food was lovely although a few more potatoes would be good as they were so delicious 😂 the service was really good despite being very busy and when asked if they would be able to do a different desert as one of our party didn't like the options, they very kindly obliged with an extra choice. Would definitely recommend and will be back again.

Had Sunday lunch here for a second time, (booked a table for 10 people) the food was lovely although a few more potatoes would be good as they were so delicious 😂 the service was really good despite being very busy and when asked if they would be able to do a different desert as one of our party didn't like the options, they very kindly obliged with an extra choice. Would definitely recommend and will be back again.

Our first visit. 4 for atmosphere as it was very quiet. We have driven past this pub for over two years. Finally came down to try. The outside is deceptive. It does not reflect the interior which has been tastefully done in pastel colours, with painted wood panelling. A nice range of guest beers, ales and ciders alongside the standard offerings. Food was required, a long drive preceded this visit. A nicely sized menu offering, plus specials, all of which read so amazing we were unsure what to pick. One roast pork belly and one burger ordered. Neither disappointed. Burger was homemade with a fresh sourdough/rustic roll. Nice flavour, so much better than the mass produced rubbish. The pork belly was so tender (see video) that at no point did it require cutting with a knife! The gravy was sumptuous and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. We will be back to try the rest of the menu 😊

We can really recommend the Sunday lunch here. The sharing platter of meats was excellent and the vegetarian nut roast was one of the best I have had. The dishes of vegetables were well presented and delicious. The staff were very busy but welcoming and helpful. Would definitely go here again when in the area.

The outside could do with some love but once inside it is nicely decorated. The food was really good, very fresh, tasted great. Quote from my Mum regards the fish and chips, best fish I've had in years. Would not hesitate to eat there again. Also friendly staff.

The latest building improvements looking great and add to the character of the pub. Food menu has been updated to gastro pub style. Beer and cider still good.

Had dinner there (3 adults) was not panned but was no problem. All 3 mains were ready within no time and all was delicious. Will return for a Sunday carvery soon :)

We stopped here after getting off the motorway at Bridgewater after coming home from Wales. After passing a few closed down pubs we happened to notice the Royal Oak. After making sure they were dog friendly, we were greeted by the very polite and friendly staff member a credit to pub as a first Impression who took our drinks and food order. We had three meals which were very good and well prepared, good quality and well prepared meals, a good choice of meals. We even had a dessert one very nice brownie and a very cheese board. The pub was what you call a pub with a good selection of drinks and wasn't trying to be something it wasn't which is what I like. If we are in the area again we definitely will be back.

Cosy atmosphere, friendly service and great food. Hope to visit again soon 👍

Recent visit for dinner and also came in today for and ad hoc lunch. Both times the service and food were excellent. Definitely recommend the place.

Food was excellent, restaurant level. Staff jovial.

One the most friendly staff I have met great Sunday roast and service was excellent and lovely food clean up straight away we had a big family meal of 24.

Absolutely amazing pub. Great selection of drinks, including guest ales. Plus, the Sunday roast is the best in the area. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Went here for the Sunday Roast platter as it was my mother’s birthday. Booking was easy over the phone, I needed to add an extra person to our table. I left a message on the pubs answerphone and received a text confirmation so communication and booking was a good experience. The car park is huge so no issues with parking, decent surface too so no worries about mud, puddles or car damage! There isn’t much choice on a Sunday, you pretty much know you’re going for the Sunday roast; although there are variations for vegetarians etc. Upon entering the pub it’s really well done in the style of a traditional English country pub; it’s very aesthetically pleasing. The staff were warm and welcoming, the bar is right in front of you as you enter which means drinks were quickly ordered for us. We set up a tab and proceeded to our table which was in a large open area of the pub which at a guess would have been the skittle alley at some point in the past. Again it was done out very nicely, clean decent tables and chairs; just a pleasant environment to relax in. The Sunday roast platter was reasonably quick to arrive, here they do serve it up on a platter, you then help yourself to what you want. Separate dishes for veg and gravy are provided. We did have to ask for extra apple sauce etc as we were only provided with one small pot which wasn’t going to cater for a table of 6. The friendly staff did bring us a lot more when asked. We were served 2 platters between the 6 of us, for me there wasn’t really enough meat, roast potatoes and parsnips but for others on our table they thought there was plenty. The food itself was great quality! Loved it. We then proceeded into desserts and finally coffees; a decent selection of both are available from the Sunday menu. I had the triple chocolate brownie with ice cream which was excellent. Whilst we were sat inside due to the weather it is worth noting this pub has a great covered outdoor area with some lovely views. Would love to come back in the summer and sit out there with some bar snacks and a drink! On the whole based on my experience I would totally recommend this pub for a Sunday lunch, I hope to return during the week to sample the ‘normal’ menu soon.

Went here for the Sunday Roast platter as it was my mother’s birthday. Booking was easy over the phone, I needed to add an extra person to our table. I left a message on the pubs answerphone and received a text confirmation so communication and booking was a good experience. The car park is huge so no issues with parking, decent surface too so no worries about mud, puddles or car damage! There isn’t much choice on a Sunday, you pretty much know you’re going for the Sunday roast; although there are variations for vegetarians etc. Upon entering the pub it’s really well done in the style of a traditional English country pub; it’s very aesthetically pleasing. The staff were warm and welcoming, the bar is right in front of you as you enter which means drinks were quickly ordered for us. We set up a tab and proceeded to our table which was in a large open area of the pub which at a guess would have been the skittle alley at some point in the past. Again it was done out very nicely, clean decent tables and chairs; just a pleasant environment to relax in. The Sunday roast platter was reasonably quick to arrive, here they do serve it up on a platter, you then help yourself to what you want. Separate dishes for veg and gravy are provided. We did have to ask for extra apple sauce etc as we were only provided with one small pot which wasn’t going to cater for a table of 6. The friendly staff did bring us a lot more when asked. We were served 2 platters between the 6 of us, for me there wasn’t really enough meat, roast potatoes and parsnips but for others on our table they thought there was plenty. The food itself was great quality! Loved it. We then proceeded into desserts and finally coffees; a decent selection of both are available from the Sunday menu. I had the triple chocolate brownie with ice cream which was excellent. Whilst we were sat inside due to the weather it is worth noting this pub has a great covered outdoor area with some lovely views. Would love to come back in the summer and sit out there with some bar snacks and a drink! On the whole based on my experience I would totally recommend this pub for a Sunday lunch, I hope to return during the week to sample the ‘normal’ menu soon.

Fantastic food Friendly staff There is nothing too much trouble. Would highly recommend it.

Lovely sunday lunch. Very nice .....the young staff although very polite need a it of organisation...they are a bit all over the place

What a find, very friendly staff, a great menu and the food was excellent, we sat outside on a lovely day with views over the farmland

Very nice friendly pub. Staff were welcoming and allowed us to park our Motorhome in the car park before our meal to walk our dog. Big portions and very tasty. Over the past 10 years visiting Glastonbury area we have struggled to find a good Sunday roast until now. We will return again.

Visited with 3 teenage children and two small dogs. We had a lovely meal in the bar area. Amazing flagstone floor and hearth. Attentive service and very reasonable given the quality of the food.

I went with friends to the Royal Oak, Walton on Friday 11th August. When we arrived, we gave the name of the person who had booked the table. The waitress had no reservation for us, despite booking several weeks earlier, and having received confirmation. It was not busy, so a table was found for us. We purchased drinks, and sat at our table. The waitress brought the menus and left us to browse the menu. Several minutes later the waitress returned for our orders. We gave our orders, and the waitress looked confused. She then realised she had given us the wrong menus. The menus were then changed, and we were then asked to choose from this new menu. The "second" menu was not as interesting as the first one, however we made our choices. One of the group of 4 then asked if there was Garlic in her choice of food as she is allergic to Garlic. The waitress went into the kitchen to ask the chef. She returned and informed us that EVERYTHING, yes EVERYTHING has Garlic in it. Even the batter that the fish is coated in has Garlic in it! Unbelievable. Obviously we could not stay, so we finished our drinks, and left hungry. There was a Stoney silence from the waitress as we paid for our drink on the way out. We went into the local town, and got takeaway Fish and Chips. Not quite the meal we had planned to celebrate 2 birthdays in the coming week. 3 of the diners live in the village, and have lived there for many years. It is unlikely that we shall return. A VERY UNHAPPY BIRTHDAY!

From the moment we walked in, early doors, welcome was lovely. Great menu with lots of choice. And staff readily agreed a few dietary changes needed. Food was delicious. Fresh, tasty and more-ish. Priced well, and excellent value. Plenty of easy access parking. Very, very happy to recommend.

Sunday lunch menu - unique idea that you have only the choice of a three meat platter with veggie alternative. Happy not to have to make too many decisions there. We arrived and were offered drinks to take to our pre-reserved table. After 10 minutes or so of not needing to make any food choices I had to flag down someone to say that we’d like to eat! The meat platter arrived plus the various vegetable side dishes. Looked great. Beef just the shade of pink that I like but, where was the promised pork crackling? …. Not there, that’s for sure. Why, I don’t know. Some was brought upon request. There was plenty to eat between the two of us and a good supply of gravy. Cauliflower cheese could have been cheesier but that’s perhaps just my taste.. Too full to require a dessert, we went to the bar to settle up. Slight confusion there, over whether or not we had paid for our drinks on our way in. We assured them we hadn’t and therefore they had under charged us. Not a flicker of acknowledgment of our honesty. Summery - food good. Portion size, good. Price, reasonable. Service, not so good. There doesn’t seem to be anyone directing the many young members of staff who reside behind the bar and seem to mill around somewhat ineffectually. What could be a slick establishment is relatively lacking. Doesn’t make you feel appreciated somehow, which is a shame. Hence I can only rate our experience as ‘Average.’

Cane her for the first time after walking past it atleast a thousand times, and it was definitely worth the visit. Orderd a couple of drinks from the amazing staff and decided to sit outside in the nice sun with a picturesque view of the local farm land. Everything was amazing. Ordered a 3 course and it was lovely. But. I highly recommend the Hake Kidiri Curry. It was 1 of THE best dishes I have had in years even as a chef. Things I would add to benefit this venue: some music, live, or speakers to add a better atmosphere. A taller ceiling for us gents over 6ft. Apart from that I will DEFINITELY be coming back again😁

The Sunday Roast is always spot on! The concept of a sharing board/platter works well and makes this place unique. Consistent food and service and thoroughly enjoy coming here. We wish this place was nearer to home so we could walk! A good sized beer garden with plenty of tables and an element of cover. Keep up the good work and would highly recommend this place to anyone. Have visited again but on a different day to a Sunday and must say we were really impressed! The food was extremely good, service spot on and the team very friendly and receptive. Still walked away (well cycled) thinking we wish this place was nearer to us.... Although I'm pretty sure my partner would say different as I'd be here as much as possible! We have visited again, yesterday (Sunday 11th June) with some friends and can't fault it! The young serving team are extremely polite. The food is exceptional and our friends specifically ask to come here. Plenty of veg and lashings of gravy, with beef, pork belly and chicken cooked to perfection!! Please support this lovely local and ensure it remains for generations to come!

Amazing food and great service. Highly recommend the Sunday roast, but the weekday menu is scrumptious too! Great variety and delicious 😋

Really great food and service! Well worth the visit and gorgeous views out the back. Would come back again!

Nice atmosphere and great friendly staff and service, the food gone off a bit though, the pork dish had too much maple, even the mash and veg tasted of maple, partner had Devon red steak which was tastless. What's happening g?

It's lovely old looking nice food and some really tasty still ciders. Good garden and dogs are allowed.

Friendly hosts , great choice of reasonably priced, home cooked food . Nice views from the back garden too ! Proper pub 👍

Booked in for Sunday lunch for 4 on recommendation. Good welcome. Young staff were very efficient and friendly, particularly Katie. Very promp service. Superb lunch. Well done and thanks to all at the R O. Keith Rudyard

Bit chilly to start with (woodburner needed repair, apparently), but we had a very good lunch, served v promptly by friendly landlord, despite staffing problems. Tasty food at a reasonable price. Would happily recommend.

Good Beer selection . Great food , friendly and helpful staff . Plenty of parking , Great Beer garden

Lovely pub, nice to find one open at Lunchtime, good choice of beer,food was available as well,will return, K

Great pub with fantastic food and service! Perfectly kept fresh beer too 😋

Nestling on the south side of the A39 in Walton, you find the Royal Oak, a wonderfully typical country pub. But a pub with a difference. Walk in to oldie worldy building and instantly greeted by three friendly staff with the warmest of greetings. There were six of us, we had pre booked and I do so recommended you do likewise, We were quickly seated and drinks provided, ordering done , the meal begun, we all had starters and one can only say treated to an artform of exquisite food, the chef has an absolute affinity with what he is cooking and the Royal Oak is so lucky to have him and the team that run this outstanding restaurant. If you want great quantity of cheap food then off you go to the Brewers fare or the Harvester, BUT if you really want to enjoy and be amazed at what you are consuming then the Royal Oak is the place for you. Cost, at around £30 ahead for 3 wonderful course's you just can't go wrong. We will all definitely be going again, so go on , get on the phone now and get booked in, and oh I can definitely recommend the duck mmmmm wonderful

Large pub with a couple of cask ales and real ciders on offer.

Definitely the best roast dinner we have eaten out. Highly recommend. Really good size portions and all beautifully cooked and presented

Outstanding meal. Went with my mum for an unplanned lunch. We both had the steak and it was outstanding. The best I’ve had in a very long time. Cooked to perfection. I asked where the beef was from because it was the tastiest I think I’ve had. It’s Devon red. Couldn’t fault the meal at all. Chips were chunky and crispy. I will definitely be back to try the Sunday lunch with my other half.

Delicious Sunday roasts (including vert tasty nut roast), plenty of interesting vegetables, very friendly and helpful staff, could not fault it! We'll be back next year!

Great food and lovely atmosphere.

Friendly service good pub food

Sunday dinner was amazing, we would recommend this pub to everyone. Just be aware of the opening times !

Lovely pub and the food was great, staff very good.

Beautiful outdoor area to eat and drink, greeted with a smile and made to feel very welcome. Food was great

We came here with friends who had been previously. The Sunday roast sharing platter was cooked to perfection with enough for everyone & the accompanying vegetables were lovely. Plenty of tasty gravy too. We were even tempted with a pudding, which was home made & very delicious. We’ll be back 😍

What a lovely pub! Exceptional food! Friendly atmosphere with locals and tourists (like us!) all enjoying a fab evening out :) We are in the area celebrating our anniversary and have to say the staff are welcoming, happy and really lovely. If you visiting the area try to call in, you won't regret it 😉

Lovely staff, and great food. Reasonable prices especially in the current climate.

Great food great friendly service lovely big garden , dog friendly , the owner even brought bowl of water for our dog , highly recommend

Sunday lunch damn, best we've ever had. Piled high selection of rare beef, chicken, melt in the mouth pork, crackling, large roasties and Yorkshires, real gravy. Served with loads veg, greens, peas, beans cabbage and bacon, roasted root vegetables. It's well worth the money, good atmosphere very good staff. If you want Sunday lunch come here! Hot horseradish!

Charming pub with excellent staff

Food; amazing. Beer selection, not my cup of tea 🤣. Garden; fantastic and surprisingly quiet noting that behind the pub is the main road; great views too. Service; great, friendly, helpful and with a smile 😃. Opening times; frustrating, wanted to take some visitors there on a Monday a few weeks back, but I appreciate not everything needs to be open all the time. That said, I (we) like it a lot 👍

The food was excellent, we had fish and chips and cheese pickle foccacia, all used fresh ingredients. Would highly recommend.

Amazing Sunday roast, platter of meats and amazing veg, Yorkshire puddings and ohhh the gravy 😋😋😋. Delicious.

I was served with a pint of my favourite Exmoor Gold beer which was off. When my companion arrived he was was poured a pint of the same beer when it became obvious that the barrel was empty. He eventually received a pint from a new barrel which was excellent. Nobody spoke to me about this which was disappointing. Apart from that everything was tickety boo. I would go again and next time try a taster before ordering my ale.

The beer was good, the food was good, the welcome was very friendly. This pub is easy to find, and has a comfortable atmosphere. It deserves more trade.

Very nice setting, in the restaurant. But food unfortunately was quite bland. Staff pleasant & veery helpful, but in to much of a hurry to get the table for the next customers.

Poor value for money. Not enough meat on the platter for sunday lunch, when i expressed to staff there wasn't enough meat i was told well that's it. Meat and yorkshire puddings cold so it was microwaved to reheat!!. Desserts were very poor value for money small is an understatement.

Looked after all the time we were there. Food was great at reasonable price would recommend thanks.

Lovely food just a shame the yorkshire puds were a bit crispy/burnt and could of done with more cauliflower cheese for 8 people!

Amazing roast dinner on a Sunday great beef

Friendly staff, great atmosphere, delicious food.

Had a really yummy Sunday Roast today with the family. Served on a board, sharing style, you get x3 different meats all cooked to perfection and lots of trimmings. Desserts were also really yummy- the brownie and sticky toffee especially were delicious! Will be back!

Lovely atmosphere. Lovely food. I had the steak it was cooked perfectly melted in your mouth. They had skittles in the other room but as soon as food service started they locked the door to keep it quiet and stop people walking through the restaurant. Perfect will definitely return

Very good indeed, a bit of chicken or meat on menu would be nice.

Excellent Sunday roast... Very good service. As always.

Had a very pleasant Sunday lunch, enjoyed the idea of the sharing platter ,meat was delicious very good service ,will recommend to all .

Food was very nice great choice, good service. The restaurant was just to load, could not hear my friends talk.

Great food and realy nice pub ,good atmosphere

Don't be put off by the slightly shabby look of this pub from the outside. Go inside to a lovely traditional feeling pub with charming staff and an interesting menu. I had the best beef in a focaccia bun ever, (apparently the beef is cooked in a water bath) with fries and a lovely, and different to the norm, side salad. Even the focaccia itself was scrummy. My companion had what she said was superb fish in batter. The garden looks over stunning Somerset countryside and is a place to enjoy and relax. And the prices are very reasonable.

What a transformation, beautiful old pub with a modern twist and lovely outside space. Food looked lovely so going back to try.

Amazing place, friendly staff and super tasty burgers

Fantastic meal made from locally sourced ingredients. Olives with rosemary foccacia (bread is to die for!) to start followed by the tastiest lamb shank I have ever had, served with cabbage and bacon mash and root veg. The flavours and textures were amazing. No room for dessert but finished with good coffee. Will definitely be back very soon!! Highly recommended 👍 😊

Friendly & obliging - good food - excellent choice of brews - very pleasant surroundings

Rather expensive and small portions

Beautiful and lovely food and service will definitely return highly recommended 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I've used the Royal Oak at Walton on and off for over 50 years and I'm so pleased that the pub has been totally renovated and improved, yet still retains it's oldy-worldy features - the new beer garden is super, as is the car park, but one has to be extremely careful pulling back out onto the main road. I have yet to eat at the pub but intend to do so shortly as it seems most popular. My only negative comment is the condition of the real ale - I had a pint of Tribute and a pint of Exmoor Gold - I could'nt finish either as both pints were cloudy, ice cold and verging on sour - I've been drinking real ale for over 60 years and in my opinion, it should not be served chilled, but preferably straight from the barrel - check out the Halfway House at Pitney for the proper way to keep and serve real ale. Other than my personal gripe, a really nice pub, definitely worth a visit !

Very good Had a lovely Sunday lunch with friends

Scrumptious Sunday lunch, freshly cooked and beautifully served. Tender meats, fresh vegetables and yummy desserts.

Staff were very friendly and helpful and we sat in the garden under the canopy with a lovely view to look at. The meals were lovely and we had totally empty plates, I had scampi which was a good portion and then had a delicious...

A hidden gem. Doesn’t look much from the outside but the beer garden is shielded from the main road and has lovely views across the open countryside. Good choice of beer and great food. Only niggle was serving the excellent burger and chips on a...

Easy to find, ample parking, cosy decor, spacious garden, exceptional service, good covid protocols. We had the mac and cheese, fish and chips, and sweet potato fries. It was all delicious. Coffee was fantastic too. Shame we don't live close enough to frequent on a regular basis!A must for anybody wanting to support a local independent business whilst day-tripping to clarks Village.

We came here and went away less than impressed. We had a starterof Pate on stone like biscuits, whatever happened to melba toast or even just slices of toast!! Pate was tasteless with marmalade on top. I chose unwisely for my main course, Belly Pork...

Two of us had the Sunday lunch today. It was faultless. The food was brought to the table promptly and was hot and plentiful.The vegetables were cooked to perfection as were the 3 meats. The staff were very efficient and friendly. My only criticism is...

Tasty tasty food, friendly warm welcome, excellent service... delicious puds and a great view of the countryside. Baaaaa

Perfect lunch,friendly people there.

Sat outside, beautiful day, good covid precautions in place. We had a light snack, very tasty.

Had a really nice meal in the outdoor dining area - tables under a covered area, an open-ended tented area as well as garden tables. Would recommend for food or a few outdoor drinks.

Great food, helpfull staff. Good value for money

Great pub, excellent food and friendly staff!

Great food, staff and atmosphere.. highly recommended

Heading for the motorway after a walk around the nearby shopping centre and what a find it was. The fish and chips and burger were lovely. Huge portions which set us up for the rest of the day!

What a find.. fantastic food, Lovely ambience, even with all the covid restrictions in place.. will be back again very soon.. give this place a go, you won't regret it..

As we only live 8 miles away we thought we would have a meal somewhere different to our usual place. Gave this a try after hearing great reviews and we were not disappointed food was great and the service was excellent with all the Covid...

Clear simple coved safety arrangements. Excellent service throughout from the young serving staff. 2 choice menu tells you that what they are offering will be the best quality and freshly cooked - wish more pubs did this- long menus do not impress. The array of...

Probably the best Sunday lunch I’ve ever had at pub. 3 excellent meats (beef, pork and chicken), you get a good helping of all of them plus more veg than I could count. Small choice of desserts but both were superb. Not cheap but absolutely...