The Royal Oak in West Berkshire

I had a joint 50th and 18th birthday dinner/party here with my aunt. The food was just to die for, the staff (especially our waitress Freya) were the most bubbly lovely people ever. Overall such a lovely pub. Would very much recommend :)

We had a joint 18th and 50th birthday celebration in the private dining room with 19 family members. What an absolutely amazing night! Thank you to all the staff at the Royal oak yattendon for making it perfect and special, wonderful pub, dining rooms, fantastic food and drinks, suberb accommodation. A big thank you to Victoria and Alicia for your organisation and a massive thank you to Freya who looked after us all night, she worked tirelessly, nothing too much trouble, great attention to detail and incredibly approachable and friendly, Freya is a credit to you. Once again thank you for making are birthdays one to remember.

This is by far the roast you can get in Berkshire and beyond absolutely amazing could not recommend enough...the staff are friendly and welcoming and the manager Chris doing a great job!!

A fantastic pub and restaurant, have stayed here lots. When I had a personal crisis the team couldn’t have been more helpful and kind, hugely appreciated. Hospitality at its absolute best, thank you. Jamie PS Highly recommend the sister pub, The Pot Kiln, as well

Was recommended to come here as just moved to the area. My girlfriend and I came here for a Sunday Roast , looked after by the amazing Alice who was polite and very attentive. I have to say after having the roast dinner it was the best one I’ve had to date , it was cooked perfectly. Once informing Alice how good the food was the lovely Chef came out to thank us which you do not normally get. We can honestly say we have now found our go to place for Roast dinners thank you

As usual service and ambience were excellent, but disappointed with the latest menus. Removal of old favourites like the fish and chips, fish pie etc gave limited choices and two members of our party found difficulty in choosing their food.

There were eight of us with the Royal Oak being mid-way for the two families travelling. I had to change the booking (time and numbers) several times which friendly and easily handled. The event was a rather emotional reunion and the quiet table requested was ideal. Service was quietly attentive and the food simply excellent. We stayed overnight in a very comfortable cottage. Whilst maybe a little on the pricey side it was value for money and we highly recommended. After all one gets what one pays for. I wish we lived closer to visit more often.

Great pub.. great food and great room….. friendly service super garden for relaxing in the afternoon and working up an appetite for dinner…. Will definitely be back.

We visited on a Monday as my husband was working at that end of the country. We were looking for somewhere nice to stay with our dog, wow did we find it. On arrival the lady showed us to our room and was very happy to welcome our Dalmatian, up a flight of stairs was our lovely, clean, modern en suite room with views over the village. We soon retreated to the garden at the back where there was lots of comfy seating and tables and chairs. We browsed the menu and I went for the flat iron steak with peppercorn sauce, my husband chose the main portion of ribs with fries. Our food soon came and it was piping hot and delicious, luckily it was a nice evening so we were able to stay outside and have a drink. We retired to our room early and had an enjoyable nights sleep in the comfy bed. The en-suite was lovely with plenty of towels and a powerful shower over a bath. There were coffee and tea facilities also. Breakfast was included in a beautiful dining room where our dog was also welcome. We both enjoyed a lovely breakfast with hot drinks and juice. There isn’t a lot in the local area but I would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat. 100/100

We had a 80th.birthday dinner for 20 people last Saturday evening in the private dining room. The staff, food and atmosphere were excellent and many of our guests were very complimentary. ,

We were so lucky to find this little gem of a hotel after our ferry from Portsmouth was cancelled. We found it easy to park right in front of the hotel but, if all those spaces are taken, there’s a large car park a few steps away. Warm welcome and beautifully appointed room with large bathroom. Lovely big, fluffy towels and plenty of toiletries. Nespresso machine with lots of pods and good quality teas. Lovely restaurant. The dishes we chose were excellent as was the service. We had a great nights sleep and enjoyed a great full English in the morning. We would be happy to recommend this hotel to anyone.

Having grown up in the surrounding area, but not having returned much for a couple of years, it was a very pleasant return to experience lunch at the Royal Oak on a Sunday afternoon. We sat in the Orangery, the staff were able to accommodate us ahead of our booking time. The pea and ham soup and mushroom starters were lovely, and the roast dinners were very much enjoyed. The flat iron steak was great. A very very enjoyable time was had by all four of us, and we would highly recommend to those who may not have visited previously or for sometime to go to the Royal Oak. Thank you very much for looking after us.

Such a gorgeous place, beautiful inside and out. The staff were amazing, very attentive and very patient particularly as we were not in a hurry. My partner and I both had a classic pub dish that was tasty beyond. Do not hesitate, just go

We went for Sunday lunch it was amazing, great menu, food was delicious, staff were so polite and accommodating. The restaurant was bright and welcoming. We will definitely be going back

We visited The Royal Oak a few weeks ago for a Sunday roast and returned today for an equally fantastic experience. The food was great and worth the cost, the service was perfect both times, would definitely recommend if you are looking for a nice meal in a relaxed environment.

We’d booked one of the private dining rooms for a 60th birthday for 20 people and it exceeded our expectations. The service was excellent. We had a dedicated waiter (Peter) who couldn’t do enough. The food came out all together (still hot) and it was delicious. The pub is modern (with a country feel) and looks really nice. Overall we couldn’t fault any of it. Would definitely go back again.

This venue venue as not the cheapest but quality and general ambience is superb. Menu changes by the season so at the moment its good wholesome Autumn /Winter food .We had the tomahawk chop which was excellent .Our guest had the fish pie which was also excellent. Sweets and starters made on site and vary from the usual restaurant offerings. Extensive wine list from reasonable to VERY expensive . Always our goto place for special occasions

We are local and have been to the Royal Oak a couple of months ago and had a very nice evening with good food and service. I wanted to celebrate my wife's birthday with our family who had travelled quite a distance to join us and I thought the Royal Oak would be a good choice for Sunday lunch. We were welcomed by friendly staff and ordered our meals which appeared extremely quickly (which seemed a little suspicious) ; 3 portions of lamb ; 1 portion of beef ; 1 of pork and also 1 chicken. Other than the chicken the meat dishes were dreadful , especially how expensive they were . I don't mind paying for good food but this was appalling , the beef and the lamb were "grey" ,I sent my beef back to see if I could have my portion pink , it did come back a little pink but extremely tough and gristly and lukewarm.The pork was mostly fat with soggy crackling and also had to be sent back to be warmed up. The lamb was just not good. The waitress did not charge for 2 of the desserts as an apology. I don't understand when you have a great pub restaurant you then shoot yourself in the foot by serving really sub standard food. It is such a shame because we do like to support our local businesses , but for the time being we will not be returning to the Royal Oak.

We picked this place en route to family in Devon on a road trip and didn’t regret it one bit. The room was huge, comfortable with a nice view over the garden. The staff were all excellent and efficient, especially the tattooed guy working behind the bar who was next level efficient. The food was also very good indeed with great fish n chips and breakfast. Highly recommended!

What a lovely surprise. A delightful restaurant of a high standard hidden away. Very impressive service, excellent menu choices and really good food. And sensible prices.

Lovely location and atmosphere. We went for a mid week dinner and the food was fantastic. The chef goes the extra mile to make sure the food looks and tastes great. Highly recommended.

We had moved house so had not been for a few years and what a delight to return to find it even better than before. The extension has been well thought out, beautifully finished and furnished and just a pleasure to enjoy dining in it. The food has always been good but seeing it prepared has added a new dimension. There were three of us and each had a different starter and mains and all dishes from a good selection were very tasty. I had the pork tomahawk with a cannellini bean and chorizo casserole and the chef had cooked raw chorizo so the flavour was intense. This is a kitchen that knows what it is doing and where it is going. Well done Rob and team and yes we will be back soon. It might be a bit further to travel but well worth the experience.

Staff very friendly and efficient. We shared a starter of of toasted cheese. Delicious! Then we decided on roast beef and a roast chicken dish. Both well presented and hot,if I’m honest I would prefer the roast potatoes a little more well done. Then we ordered the chocolate whiskey jelly. It was a lovely relaxed Sunday lunch.

An old favourite local restaurant that seems to have lost its way completely. Overcooked chicken Kiev that looked like it came from the supermarket freezer section, fries that tasted like cheap fast food and small portions at a very high price. The staff were disorganised, forgetting us a few times; the wonderful outdoor garden area was unavailable and completely empty on a lovely Friday evening due to ‘resource’ issues even though a number of staff were walking around. Such a pity, a beautiful venue with very disappointing management and bad food. Sadly we won’t be going back again very soon. I hope the owners read this review so they act quickly to improve this once lovely restaurant!

Afternoon Tea is fantastic! We love the Royal Oak, it’s a really lovely space in which to eat and socialise. Either outside on the covered patio or inside in the dining room. We went for afternoon tea, what can I say, delicious food, finger sandwiches were good, scones we lovely and sweet treats aplenty. A delicious afternoon tea, very good value in a lovely setting. Staff were kind, service was great. Thank you guys! Xx

We sat in the garden for lunch yesterday and had a really lovely time. The staff were all really friendly and happy and the garden was beautiful. We had three courses and couldn't complain about any of them and also enjoyed a lovely Albarinio. The local Renegade beer was absolutely delicious. Atmosphere was very relaxed, we sat there enjoying a really slow afternoon and never felt rushed, or forgotten. Yattendon is a stunning village with lots of footpaths to enjoy a walk post lunch. We will certainly be back.

Disappointing Sunday lunch. The service was slow (although the staff pleasant). The food was well below the standard I've experience from other Michelin recommended restaurants. My pork belly Sunday lunch was mainly a strip of fat, about 50g of edible pork with soggy crackling outside. The starters and desserts were poor value too. I'd say if you are going out with a dog (they are allowed) or have lively kids and you have plenty of time, this would be good. Especially if you stick to just a main course. Otherwise I'd give it a miss.

This is a lovely pub in a delightful village. We stayed B&B and had dinner. The room was really smart and very clean. Breakfast was great. Dinner menu is interesting and food prepared to a high standard. Staff are attentive and friendly. The bar has some good beers available including a lager from the village brewery. This was a great stay and at reasonable prices. Really enjoyed our stay and have already recommended to friends.

Lovely setting but the food was distinctly average. Nothing jumps out on the menu, seasoning bland and pasta too thick. Food came out far too quickly for any of it to be cooked to order. Not worthy of being anywhere near the michelin guide unfortunately...

Booked this for my husbands birthday as it was in the Michellin guide. Never had a bad Michelin guide restaurant until now. Food was absolutely awful. Starter was burrata salad, tiny amount of burrata and the dish had clearly been made in advance and stored in the fridge. No croutons just pieces of ciabatta bread which were stone cold from the fridge and soggy from where they’d been left with the tomatoes. Main was pork schnitzel. Panko breadcrumbs with ZERO seasoning. Chips were cheap French fries in horrible cooking oil. It’s not hard to make homemade chips and these were worse than Aldi’s oven chips. Desert menu was poor. Brownie was ok. Overall an expensive meal out and probably the worst we’ve had in a good few years.

As overseas visitors, it took almost a week to find a pub that provides excellent tasty food. My wife and I both had roast guinea fowl with leeks, bacon and a delicious delicate perfectly seasoned sauce!! Followed by passion fruit parfait with coconut meringue and berry coulis. Best meal we have had in ages ! Slightly pricey but worth it. Location also great - Yattendon is the quintessential pretty little village. Service good.

Had Lamb roast on Sunday while at the Car Show. Excellent roast, well presented and a good portion, let down by the stringiest, inedible parsnip, bit of a shame. Told the young waitress she should advise the chef of this, but she totally ignored me, just asked if I wanted pudding, which I did. Although the pudding ( strawberries, cream, panacotta) was delicious there was not much of it, certainly not £8.50 worth ! Five halved strawberries, three small teaspoons of cream and three bits of a broken biscuit, although tasty, does not justify the cost. Also sample Sunday menu needs updating. Was looking forward to rhubarb, which was not available. Update website weekly with real menu, sample is not good enough, to avoid disappointing clients.

Overpriced beer and peanuts at £2.90 a small bowl and the smell from the kitchen is not nice, smells like stale oil

Lovely summer evening so we sat outside in the sunshine with our drinks, asked for a menu when we ordered the drinks but no menu appeared. Went back inside to get menu and was told that we weren't able to serve us outside as we were sat in the 'drinkers' area of the garden, bearing in mind we were the only 2 there. Terrible bar service - looked like they just don't want to be there. So we drank our one and only drink and went along to Renegrade Brewery for our supper!!

Lovely place to enjoy a nice relaxing day but the food when I went was terrible, the service wasn’t that great either. A group of my friends had a suckling pig buffet, not enough food and really poor, that potatoes tasted like they were 3...

An absolutely wonderful meal in a charming place for my Mums 80th birthday. The food was fabulous, cooked to perfection. The staff are delightful. Even brought out a birthday plate with a cake and candle on for Mum. Truly superb all round. If only I...

Rather lacking in taste. Sirloin of beef was very fatty. Vegetables tasted reheated. Nothing about this roast lunch that could be considered a treat.

Had lovely meal there with family. Very clean and welcoming. Felt though it was overpriced for what it was. Would go again though maybe for a light lunch.

They seem to have revamped the menu. In October last year I was at a loss what to have, this time it was much more balanced. The seating around the central tree is still somewhat uncomfortable for any long stretch.

The Royal Oak is a truly special restaurant and now the go to place for a wonderful evening. The staff are incredibly attentive which compliments the extensive yet delicious menu. Rob is running a fantastic establishment and I would highly recommend anyone in Berkshire to...

Despite being New Year's eve and packed for lunch the food we had was totally amazing. Two of us shared the slow roast lamb and it was the most tender and delicious lamb I have ever had along with fab potatoes and beans. Another in...

Went for a birthday lunch with friends. Heard it was a decent place for lunch/dinner. Service was non existent from the minute we walked it. Weren’t greeted for a table, found one ourselves. No staff about. Waited to have lunch order taken, had to ask...

Très bon hôtel de charme dans très joli et calme village pittoresque. Chambre parfaite. Restaurant décevant aux saveurs inintéressantes et...

Myself and my husband and our doggie Archie have just returned from a lovely 2 night stay in the Royal Oak, Yattendon. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, which was very relaxed, all the staff were so friendly and the evening meals and breakfast were excellent....

We were staying at the hotel to celebrate my wife’s 50th Birthday. I had heard that the food was amazing and can confirm that this is indeed the case! Having already drunk some celebratory champagne, we were shown to our table. We were both amazed...

Over 20 of us today enjoyed good food- great service In a very comfortable atmosphere - well done Peter and all your staff

Went here for lunch today with my father, who lives locally. The Royal Oak never disappoints, and this was no exception. We were greeted warmly from the start, and asked our preference of table - in the old pub part, or the new room by...

We came here for dinner without a booking, and got a good table near the bar. The menu was not as exciting as we had been led to believe, and we ended up with a pizza and a vegetarian dish. There were some meat dishes,...

This restaurant somehow gave a scammer access to their open table bookings and the scammer then used the data to impersonate the restaurant and took our credit card details for a deposit. The restaurant didn’t warn customers they had been breached, nor apologise when we...

Stopped overnight here on a cycling tour, as we had done the same around seven years ago and had a really enjoyable stay. Very pleasantly surprised to find the pub and restaurant had been impressively extended and refurbished in the meantime. Our room was very...

We stopped here for afternoon tea which made a really nice start to our holiday. Service was good and the staff were friendly. Wheelchair access All fine. We had been put on a table with plenty of room. There was an accessible toilet with rails...

I had high hopes of a nice lunch in the garden. Even though the temperature was 24C they were only serving inside and we were actively discouraged from going into the garden - for the staff's convenience rather than the customers. When we challenged it...

The place is very attractive, the garden and orangery especially, but spoilt by a strange menu of ‘poke’ bowls and pizzas. The price is high for tasteless pizzas, reheated chips, cold vegetables. The pizzas had little topping, no taste of cheese or tomatoes. We were...

Great service and great food. The pub has a lovely ambience and decor with a nice garden. We stayed in one of the cottages (room 9) which has lovely French windows that leads to patio and garden area with seating. Our room was very spacious,...

Excellent customer service and five star breakfast. Breakfast included in the price and a choice of 6 delicious options. Nothing too much trouble. Comfortable beds and well decorated room.

Visited for Sunday lunch (Father’s Day) and we we immediately commented how fabulous it looks in the orangery and outside. Sadly the same cannot be said for the food. We had a mix of roasts and some of the standard menu. All of the meals...

Best steak ever, cooked to perfection, delivered with friendly and welcoming customer service. Lovely bright area with lots of space. Highly recommended.

Sunday Lunch with the family was an absolute joy! The food was excellent, the staff were all engaging and amazing. I genuinely cannot recommend this place highly enough. Off for a good snooze now! We all can’t wait to go back. Thank you

The building is a good blend of old traditional english pub with a modern extension for dinning room. Our room was excellent being in a separate building with a french window to a small garden shared with the adjoining room. The facilities were excellent -...

Fantastic service and food. We booked a private dining area to celebrate 3 birthdays. 10 people Ages from 2 -65! Plus 2 dogs.. From initial booking to saying goodbye everything was perfect. Gorgeous meals for everyone, served quickly and professionally. So polite and friendly. Thank...

Truly amazing lunch at this pub today. Rib eye steak was cooked to perfection and the Malbec suggested by the owner was indescribably delicious. Well worth a visit.

My daughter bought me a 4 day break here at Christmas and she did choose well. The room was very comfortable,good bedlinen,superb bathroom and the friendliest hard working staff. The food was fabulous,couldn't fault it and in the throes of a pandemic,superb. This will be...

I was looking at menus for somewhere to eat and the thought of some good ribs made me decide to book here for the two of us. There is limited parking just outside but more in the car park in the opposite road. We were...

Headed out to try the restaurant after seeing its Michelin nomination. Found the staff a little unwelcoming. Food arrived suspiciously fast. Chicken roast was difficult to eat. Potatoes didn't taste fresh - more like frozen Auntie Bessie's. Vegetables were all overly sweetened - to the...

I was looking for a nice meal again (I have been to this restaurant once before), but I was sadly disappointed, it was not the quality I was expecting. Good service but my dish was very average, rather uninspired and certainly overpriced. I had the...

pizza pastry great, service is good & attentive. The onion soup serve hot, except a bit salty for us, we asked to add hot water to dilute the taste, although we were offer another choice. We decided stick with the soup as we half finish...

Nice pub, but well overpriced, £18.50 for scampi and chips that was same standard as you’d get in Weatherspoons is a bit of a joke. Plus cold chips which were replaced. Then had to walk around and find someone to get the bill, not very...

Quite ok Sunday lunch, nothing much wrong but not special either. We had beef and lamb, both good quality, with the usual vegetables, all well prepared, but not exceptional for a relatively high price.

This is the third time I have been to the Royal Oak in the last couple of months (including for a business meeting, which I would be reluctant to repeat) and as the only time with my family, I was disappointed. The table was booked...

The food is very good, always good - an interesting menu with a variety of options. The drinks are simple but well delivered. The staff could be a little more charming at times… though clearly very busy.

Lovely Sunday lunch, great atmosphere with excellent and friendly service. The rib starter was finger licking delicious.

Decent parking in a carpark across the road, very pleasant village, very friendly staff, good menu and a pub atmosphere...just right.

Last time we were here was for my son's birthday in July and we had a lovely time out in the garden. The atmosphere was good inside, however, this time the menu was limited and uninteresting ( I preferred items on starter menu). Pizza was...

For a Michelin mention, this place should be better. Some items on the menu are excellent, though silly prices. Other items are carelessly done. I had duck confit, which was ample, but the duck itself imperfectly done and both the duck and the whole dish...

Delightful exterior and interior. Lots of amusing details. Great atmosphere. Cosy corners but luxurious. Large portions. Good desserts.

Limited menu, with rather uninteresting choices. The roast chicken was pedestrian not what you would expect from an Michelin mentioned restaurant.Expensive.

We attended for a friends birthday. Located in a lovely little village we all had high hopes. When we entered, there was no one there to great us so we looked around and finally found a waitress who barked at us that she would “be...

I only needed half an excuse as this is one of my favourites. This is the first time I have stayed here. A lovely room named Blunderbuss. Really nicely turned out and lots of space. There was a great choice of beers before dinner. The...

Booked last minute. Staff were attentive and friendly, very easy atmosphere and excellent food. Would highly recommend for a nice evening out with good food and service.

13 of my family came for a special birthday treat and were sorely disappointed. Had it not been a family meal I would have challenged the bill (400) for 1 main course each plus drinks. As we had 6 children using the children's option it...

This is the 1st time we have been here after a friend recommended. Staff were friendly and attentive but not hovering, which we loved. Food was excellent, everyone enjoyed everything they ordered. Lovely ambiance and relaxed feel in the restaurant and garden. Made to feel...

Having spent many months in the Covid crisis we decided to go and spend the night in a pub with a nice restaurant and choose the Royal Oak. What a good choice it was! We arrived in the lovely village in the early evening, went...

We stayed overnight at the Royal Oak and had dinner in the evening. The service was excellent, nothing was too much trouble, including securing a table outside for us when requested. It was a lovely relaxing stay for us both. We had the pizzas for...

We had our wedding reception here on Friday the 28th May 2021 and everything was perfect. We made a couple of visits before hand and also made a few phone calls to make all the arrangements for our day. Nothing was too much trouble, we...

This pub always had a fairly good reputation but after reading some recent reviews I was a little sceptical but wanted to give it a try for myself. We entered the pub and there was a waitress on the till who didn’t greet us but...

The Orangery had well spaced tables although the small sofas backing onto the central square become uncomfortable after a time. With all tables occupied the noise level made it very difficult to hear. Food was good the garlic prawns needed more bread to sup up...

Had quite high expectations for this well reviewed country pub, but we were sadly let down by the quality of food. We went for the beef and lamb Sunday roasts and received a limited selection of ‘roasted’ vegetables and some quite fatty meat, not the...

Very pleasant set up in the garden for late lunch and weather helped greatly. Good freshly prepared pub food. We will go again soon

We met our family for the first time for 6 months, at this great pub. Delicious food, very happy atmosphere and friendly and efficient service. They have managed to turn the garden into a really lovely restaurant. Definitely worth another visit.

Met up with family for a lunch in the garden. Very good food and service and Covid precautions felt very safe. Excellent ribs, fish & chips and steak. Nice Ramsbury Gold Ale too. Nice weather helped.

The Royal Oak at Yattendon has adapted the pub to the Covid situation by creating a covered eating area with heating in the garden. The food remains of the very high standard for which it is well known. We were a party of 6, 2...

Marvellous sunny day and a late lunch of rib steak in the garden made the journey to Yattendon very worthwhile.

- Superb chef produces excellent restaurant food - don't expect a Ploughman's here! Great variety on the menu and well priced. The restaurant interior is well designed with plenty of space for distancing and I noticed two beautiful alcoved rooms for more privacy, for birthdays,...

We are regulars at The Royal Oak and tonight’s service and food was to say the least, utterly disappointing!! When we were seated at the table we were handed our knifes & forks like we were eating in a stable!! The waiter didn’t even make...

My wife and I had a lovely lunch here on our way home from a short break in Berkshire, (10 minutes down the road from The Royal Oak). We enjoyed a really relaxed meal on a lovely sunny day in very clean, stylish and smart...

Sadly fell way below its usual high standards. Understaffed and if that is a COVID issue, then fine, but don’t take as many covers. Staff could not keep up. Wine bottles unceremoniously dumped at one end of table and not even dispersed amongst guests. White...

We’ve very recently stopped at The Royal Oak for 2 nights, breaking up a long journey from the North to the South Coast. Putting things simply ; from arrival to departure our stay was absolutely superb. Our room was excellent as was the full breakfast...

We chose this hotel for a mid-week break on the basis of previous Tripadvisor reports. I'm pleased to say they were entirely accurate. The room was well appointed with a really comfortable bed, the food was first-class and the service was excellent. The manner of...

We knew of the Royal Oak as we live only 45min away and have had a drink there before Covid. Decided to get away from dreary routines and book a room + dinner - we were not disappointed. Young staff were very attentive & friendly...

We were looking for a restaurant in the area to meet up with family and a friend recommended The Royal Oak. As two of our party were shielding during the pandemic because of medical conditions we needed somewhere that we felt was as 'Covid secure'...