The Royal Oak in South Lakeland

Traditional Pub. Nice open fire. Great beers. Very Friendly helpful young staff. Short menu of wholesome straightforward food very well cooked and presented. Live music on Fridays and Sundays. Will definitely visit again

The friendly staff went out of their way to fit our booking for a table of eight in on a busy Sunday afternoon. The roast beef was delicious as was the nut roast and cauliflower cheese. Lovely ambiance and setting. The food is good value for money, the beers are on the pricey side but as it’s a small craft brewery it’s nice to support and try different beers from the usual ones. One small note; it was a shame that the staff started clearing the plates before everyone had finished as this made us feel a bit rushed. Overall a lovely experience though and we will be back.

Visited because we wanted a good pub meal and it didn't disappoint. Told by the manager there was a wait, after 45 mins the manager came over with our menus. Pork chop with mustard and apple sauce...... incredible. Give the chefs a pat on the back. Will defo be back when next in the area.

Return visit and weren’t disappointed. Outstanding staff, so friendly! We enjoyed a bar meal here in a cosy alcove, listening to great music before being served super pub grub. Really good atmosphere in here and we’d definitely recommend.

Had a lovely meal and evening with a party of 6 (3 x couples), although the Mains and Desserts menus was a bit on the small size. Main course options were: Hunters Chicken, Fish and Chips, Pork Schnitzel, and a veg option. There was a specials board with a couple of additional choices, but as we were choosing (table booked 7.30) we were politely told one main special was off. Dessert choice was Sticky Toffee with ice cream, or ice cream. Limited choices but the food was very good indeed, as was the service. Pub setting was lovely and old English traditional with a modern extension and beautiful garden to the rear. Drinks choice in the bar was a also excellent and service at the bar very friendly and helpful. However, on receiving the bill it was noticed there had automatically been a 10% Service Charge added within the total, with no mention of this being discretionary etc. Considering it was not 100% table service as you had to go to the bar to order, this was surprising. Ironically had this apparently automatic service charge not been on the bill, we would have all chipped in a more generous tip, but all of us were taken aback a little and duly paid the bill as presented. My wife and I would return, but will try another local bar/restaurant beforehand.

Had lunch here twice during a weeks holiday nearby. Both the food and the welcome were really top-notch. We will come here again. Highly recommended. PS. Dog friendly--pot of dog biscuits on the bar.

Visited for dinner, friendly greeting. Old fashioned pub with a huge beer garden out the back. Dog friendly. Dinner menu was limited but cooked really well, I had the ‘Todays Special’ Greek lamb stew that was excellent, we also enjoyed the pork chop & chicken Kiev. They must use a good butcher because the meat was all good quality. Served some local beers. Happy to recommend!

A lovely lunch in a dog friendly pub. The staff and the food were great. The oxtail pie was amazing. Slow cooked beef in a pie topped with mashed potato. The halloumi burger was chunky and cooked well. Our daughter who is a little picky ate it all. The dog was welcome and water was provided for her. Will be going back.

Absolutely brilliant- lovely staff, great room and really fabulous food. We were only here for one night but I wish it had been longer. Will definitely be back!!

Thought the soup was at an inflated price (5.95) so didn’t bother with a starter Hubby enjoyed the burger. Very tasty but wished it had come with “fat chips” instead of “straw fries” but he obviously didn’t read the menu properly as I’m sure they could have been substituted The homemade coleslaw was delicious My scampi was good quality. Peas were cold as cold can be but chose not to complain. Chips were lovely No coke / Pepsi on draught which I found disappointing but we had lime / soda £29.50 for two pints of lime/soda and x2 main courses which I thought slightly expensive but perhaps that’s average for Cartmel and it was very good food Staff friendly. Quirky old building. Toilet cubicle not big enough - but not the owners fault Would return