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Nº 424 in 524 in Wycombe

Nº 68 of 76 British in Wycombe

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The reception by the staff was welcoming. We enjoyed the quiz and the food was delicious and thank you to wonderful service and friendly smile from Lucy. We will return.

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Emma C . 2024-11-06

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WOW, WOW, - we came for a meal and it was made a great experience. The staff went beyond exceptional. Lucy went above and beyond to ensure we had the best time… Lucy is just an inspiration to the hospitality industry, she was personable, helpful and above all just brilliant!! And being from hospitality myself, these gems are hard to find!!!) Thanks so much to all that served us, cooked for us and welcomed us so well! We will be back (frequently!!) Debbie and Kev xx

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Deborah M . 2024-11-01

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Lunch with a group of friends after a walk round the woods and Marlow Common. A busy lunchtime but good service, and the food was worth the slight wait. Steak pie with mash, lamb shawarma, fish cakes and the creme brulee especially enjoyed.

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Steve Morton . 2024-10-31

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We turned up without booking on Saturday - early evening, 4 adults, 5 teens and a dog ! We were warmly greeted and spent the next 2 hours very well looked after. Food was yummy and arrived in good time. Hope to be be back soon!

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Sofa2009 . 2024-10-28

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Really lovely pub the service is outstanding and the food was great. Would highly recommend there is just a warm atmosphere when you walk in

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Carolyn Jenkinson . 2024-10-25

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We visited the Royal Oak on Sunday for a late roast , we all absolutely loved it ! I had the veg roast which was so tasty , as was the roast beef and the pork ! The portions were pretty big but we had to have the cauliflower cheese as an extra and it was delicious! We left room for puddings! Choc chip bread & butter pudding was a firm favourite! We had an excellent waitress called lucy who was amazing! What an asset to this restaurant! Nothing was too much trouble for her she went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time! We will be returning soon !

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Susie B . 2024-10-21

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The Royal Oak is back! After a couple of years of reduced quality and service, our local pub is back in business. We've been a couple of times recently and had excellent food and the service from Lucy was personal, friendly and helpful. I can now recommend the Royal Oak heartily.

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Jonathan Mowll . 2024-10-20

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Our first visit in a very long while and we were more than a little surprised to find it so quiet on Friday evening. We were served well cooked, honest pub grub which took a while to arrive but was quite obviously freshly prepared. A small criticism would be that there are no "green" veggie sides on the menu ... maybe some tenderstem broccoli, green beans or a mixed salad would be nice and perhaps a nod to one healthy main. Surroundings are pleasant and we were extremely well looked after by Lucy who was knowlegeable, cheery and accommodating of our various requests (veggies as sides taken from existing mains!). I also felt it was reasonable value for money for Marlow.

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Carole James . 2024-10-18

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We visited The Royal Oak on Saturday for a family meal, and it was a brilliant experience from start to finish. The service and food were absolutely spot on. Lucy, in particular, was fantastic with our three children, going out of her way to make them feel welcome. We ordered the burger, lamb shawarma, and a few kids' meals, and everything was delicious—especially the burger! It’s refreshing to dine at a proper family-run pub serving real, hearty pub grub. Highly recommended, not just for the food but also for the lovely local walks in the area. Perfect for a family day out!

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Ben W . 2024-10-13

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An excellent pub to have a great Sunday lunch after a walk in the Chilterns. Good atmosphere and attentive, friendly service.

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Andrew Linnell . 2024-09-29

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Complete chaos. Called on a Sunday to find out latest time they served Sunday lunch. Told kitchen open till 6.00pm, so turn up at 4.30 pm. Turned up at 4.20. Got menus tried to order sun. Lunch told kitchen closes at 4.30 so maybe starters. Asked the young gentleman to find out what they could serve, never saw him again. Woman appears 5 mins later to say we could order whatever we wanted. So we ordered 2x pork belly Sunday roasts. What we got was pork shoulder which was tasteless and the whole plate was lukewarm. Complete and utter confusion !!!!!!

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Marjorie Clementson . 2024-09-24

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Not what it was, sadly. Food was adequate but the houmous starter was sloppy and my toast burned on one side. The veggies served with my fish were almost inedible and the burger was pretty average and although we were there early the steak pie wasn't available. We didn’t think it was good value for money either at nearly £90 with only a glass of wine each! A very disappointing evening and won’t be rushing back.

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Suzie B . 2024-09-22

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Nice pub, good menu. Decent food and value. Staff good. Could do better if you have allergies or intolerances. No gf Yorkshire pudding offered for Sunday lunch, which is disappointing. But overall nice atmosphere and food. Photo not a gluten free lunch.

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Karon C . 2024-09-16

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We had a lovely family lunch, the food was excellent. Lucy who looked after us - her service was fantastic and looked after us throughout our leisurely lunch, always friendly and a welcoming smile.

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kelly r . 2024-09-16

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We visited as an extended family over the summer holiday. Fantastic service and delicious food. We will be back

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amita & pavan gogna . 2024-09-15

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Fantastic evening at the Royal Oak! Absolutely delicious food and great service, Lucy made us feel so welcome, with a really personal touch - we'll be back very soon :-)

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Josephine H . 2024-09-12

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My son and daughter in law had their Wedding reception here. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING venue! The staff went above and beyond and were very personable, attentive and made the day very special. The food was delicious too! Nola in particular was very helpful when we dropped off all the equipment the night before and was very reassuring. She kept on checking in with us throughout the day that everything was ok and if there was anything further we needed. Great surroundings, especially the Tipi which was decorated beautifully and so inviting. Fantastic day was had by all and still 2 days on my family are texting me about how fantastic the food and venue was, even the owner of the venue came in on her day off and checked in with the bride! – THANK YOU to all the staff, especially Nola and Lucy for the most wonderful day and evening. We will be back very soon and will be recommending you to all our family and friends.

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Angela R . 2024-09-09

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My friends had their wedding reception here, it’s a perfect venue! The staff were fantastic, the setting is beautiful, food was faultless! They really did go out of their way to make the most special day!

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Amber Smith . 2024-09-08

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We visited The Royal Oak for Sunday lunch! It was delicious food and the staff were all very friendly and helpful! Looking forward to coming back soon.

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Russ K . 2024-09-08

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Had a lovely birthday lunch for my mother. The numbers kept changing, we ended up being 19 people but the pub accommodated our changes without any bother. The food and wine were excellent and Alex and the team looked after us very well. Overall a wonderful experience which made for a very special day for my mother.

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Nick Whitfeld . 2024-09-01

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Had,a fabulous experience here for my so s pre wedding drinks party very attentive staff as I'm waiting for a knee op staff wete very accommodating to me beautiful garden and excellent food in a gorgeous setting and stunning food would highly recomend

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Diane Dewhurst . 2024-08-23

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Gorgeous afternoon at the RO - beautiful food, friendly and attentive service and lovely surroundings. Nola looked after us very well 🙏

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Karen Fraser . 2024-08-11

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Amazing food, we were really looked after!! Can’t find fault!!

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Annabel Healey . 2024-08-08

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Always friendly and welcoming, with excellent food.

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Ms K HOCKING . 2024-08-08

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I recently visited this pub and was thoroughly impressed by its ambiance and music. The warm and welcoming atmosphere made for a delightful experience, perfect for a night out with family. The food was fantastic, with a menu that caters to all tastes, ensuring everyone finds something they love. This family-oriented pub is a true asset to the community, providing a wonderful place for gatherings and making lasting memories. Highly recommended!

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June Hogan . 2024-08-03

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Only went for a drink, hence 4 stars. But everyone eating had happy faces and the service looked fantastic. Will certainly go back for food. THIS PART ADDED SINCE. We went back for food, It remains 4 stars for us, the experience for us was not quite what we had expected. The service was good, smiley and efficient staff, although there was a mix up on the cauliflower cheese, we didn't get any, but the lady did come out and explain someone else had had it and it would take 15mins to redo, by which time we would have nearly finished our roast, mistakes happen. The reason for 4 stars, my wife's beef wasn't as tender as we've had before, but my pork belly was up there with some of the best I've had. Will go back

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Lloyd Maidment - playmusic2000 . 2024-07-30

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After not being to the Royal Oak for quite awhile we arranged to meet friends for lunch. So glad we did. Ambience and service were great and the food was so good, I had the chicken pie, delish, hubby had a burger. In fact it was so good me and my husband returned the next day for a Sunday roast! I had the beef and hubby had the lamb. Both good hardly any fatty bits so our poor doggie didn’t get many treats lol and brilliant yorkies. We won’t be leaving it long before we visit again especially as it is so dog friendly so our little guy can come with us.

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Jan C . 2024-07-14

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What a disappointing meal. Previous visits had always been excellent but tonight standards had dropped alarmingly My wife had the fish cake but left most of it as it was cold! My fish dish was awful, overcooked and nasty in all respects. Subsequently we hear that they had lost their chef just a few days before . If so why did the owners try to put out food ? Not sure we will return, although we would praise the waiting staff

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ChilternRugby . 2024-07-14

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Another fantastic pit stop meal after a dog walk in the nearby woods. Warm welcoming service and great food. Thanks to Alix and team - we will be back!

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Cecile Mazuet . 2024-07-13

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We held a work social event in the Tepee which was absolutely fantastic.(The rain did not affect the night despite it pouring!) The food was delicious, and the services was fantastic (thank you Nola) We held a silent disco and everyone really enjoyed themselves. We will definitely be back.

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Kelly H . 2024-07-12

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We recently used the Royal Teepee at the Royal Oak for our wedding after-party, and we were very happy with the whole experience. Everything ran smoothly; Alix gave us some good ideas at the booking meeting, Nola then helped us with the arrangements leading up to our event and then she and Will looked after us brilliantly on the night. Our guests were all very complimentary about the attractive surroundings, the clever idea of the teepee as a party venue, and the food. A great suggestion from Alix was for us to bring our own cupcakes for the end of the meal. We found some ‘volunteer’ bakers among our guests, got them to make a batch each and it worked really well. Then as night fell, the fire bowl was lit, together with the many lanterns we had brought, and the place became quite magical. Our friends and family kept telling us that we’d made a very good choice of venue and how much they’d enjoyed the whole occasion. And it didn’t rain!

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Richard_and_Petra . 2024-07-10

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Hired out the TeePee for a business event, Nola and her team offered exceptional service from the get go, communication was fantastic, the teepee was a great space , decorated well and worked so well for our event. The food was fabulous and got rave reviews and the service from the staff could not be faulted, they were on hand all evening. Thank you so much to Nola and her team for making such a memorable event for us.

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Candice N . 2024-07-10

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Had Sunday lunch, was a bit surprised how it was dished up, a mountain with beef on top, then a Yorkshire pudding balanced on top, have had many Sunday roasts, but this was a first, could not distinguish what veg was under the mountain, the parsnips , I think that's what they were, were not cooked, there's a difference between al dente and not cooked, the roast potatoes were very poor and soggy, other veg was limited, also stating oodles of gravy, I think it was missing, for £22. I was expecting a traditional Sunday roast, I would have complained, but was with friends we had not seen for ages

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graham bailey . 2024-07-09

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We had a pretty terrible lunch today, July 5th. My £27 "medium rare" sirloin looked tired and grizzly on the plate and proved just that on my attempt to eat it. Half of it was grizzle and had to be left. My chips were fine but my wife's were incinerated! And so too was the batter on her fish. The waiting staff were very pleasant and so we didn't like to comment. And they didn't ask how our food was despite the amount left on our plates. It's no where near good enough. We were there a few weeks ago and my wife who regularly orders the risotto was less than impressed with her spring risotto. My "homemade" pie was poor too. This place used to be good. They need to address their kitchen issues asap. We'll be giving it a wide berth for a good while.

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Tony D . 2024-07-05

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Always great service. Interesting new menu and wine list. Plenty worth trying.

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Debbie Brown . 2024-07-03

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A small, cosy pub with a good selection of food and drinks.

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Mike Basnett . 2024-07-03

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The teepee is a great event space and a good value hire option for the area. However, we unfortunately had a poor experience with the management, which we feel obliged to share. We faced significant communication issues, little to no management of expectations and ultimately a disregard of responsibility. The primary issue was with the food: some dishes were served differently than ordered (veggie options that contained meat), incorrect dishes that we never discussed were served, and some food did not arrive at all. All of that with a high risk of gluten cross-contamination that we previously discussed how to avoid (my partner is coeliac). We had 60 adults and were charged £52 per adult for nibbles and canapés - ultimately the £3k food bill represented bad value. The common denominator was the unprofessionalism of the landlady, Alix. Her attitude was entirely problem-centric rather than solution-based. Her behaviour was generally confrontational, rude, and often intimidating. She should not be anywhere near a hospitality venue given her demeanour and non-existent customer service skills. No doubt Alix will claim that our complaint is due to their inability to cater to allergens at the teepee (we requested gluten-free food for only 4 of 60 guests) and that we were the problem (which was her narrative due to our minor dietary requirement requests). Even though we booked several months in advance, she tried to get us to cancel a few weeks from the date which was unnecessarily stressful. Despite payment terms never being communicated, I had tried to pay the drinks bill on the night but had not been informed they do not accept American Express. I agreed to pay the food bill immediately provided that Alix acknowledged the complaint. Her stance was to ignore the issues and press for payment, though she eventually replied with a disputable version of events and accused us of blackmail when we requested a nominal goodwill gesture as compensation for the errors made with the food (a request she rejected). Full payment was settled within 48 hours of the party. The teepee is a lovely place, just a shame who is in charge. Making your paying guests feel like a burden is really poor behaviour. On a positive note, I’d like to give a shoutout to Jo, the bar manager, who was superb. There was a sense that the area was understaffed, but Jo handled everything tremendously with genuine enthusiasm.

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James Garratt . 2024-07-02

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I liked this pub, the downside was that We couldn’t order food as there was a private party, we did notice other visitors did get served food though.

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Carol Harvey . 2024-06-30

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Booked a table for saturday night . Service was slow . Food burnt and very average. Overpriced! Outside eating eating area filthy dirty and hadn’t been cleaned for ages! Tables filthy, stained not wiped and covered in condiments from previous diners! Would not return or recommend!

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Phil Hunt . 2024-06-30

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Really nice pub, great outside space, excellent food.

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David Ruck . 2024-06-28

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Made to feel very welcome with our 2 labradors for a family Sunday lunch.

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sue rockell . 2024-06-24

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Lovely afternoon walking in the Chiltern Hills followed by a lovely dinner at The Royal Oak (plus it didn't rain!) I recommend it!

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Nick Hughes . 2024-06-12

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Went along for the first time in a few years and was very impressed. Very friendly welcome and attentive service. Caesar salad was delicious and arrived quickly. Knickerbocker Glory was off the scale of amazing, utterly sublime - worth visiting for that alone.... All in all a lovely evening and will look forward to return back very soon.

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Andrew Preece . 2024-06-07

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My son celebrated his wedding here last Saturday. The food was wonderful and the lady in charge was most helpful. She worked very hard to ensure everything went smoothly.

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Elizabeth Winfield . 2024-06-03

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We have been to the Royal Oak twice for food in the last week and both times it has been fantastic. Lovely venue, delicious food, very happy!! Alex has been very helpful and accommodating. Great for people in wheelchairs as well.

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Hannah Dawkins . 2024-06-02

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Nola and her husband put on a great spread for our friend's 40th at the Royal Oak, catering and providing drinks for around 60 people. Finger food was delicious and always a drink in hand through to closing time! We would recommend them to host any private celebration without hesitation.

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Al Eggs . 2024-05-26

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Gorgeous restaurant and amazing food & service!!

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Justine Lenferna . 2024-05-19

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Just got back home after another excellent sunday lunch at the pub. Lovely day so sat outside. Chicken and lamb dinners faultless and service excellent. Knickerbocker glory superb and pavlova delicious. I didn't eat it all I was there with my husband. Our dog, Arlo enjoyed her sirloin steak pieces.....10 out of 10 all round. Although it was busy and warm the staff are all very professional and friendly. A perfect sunday afternoon. Thank you and we will be back soon. Well done everyone..Perfect.

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Julia Causer . 2024-05-19

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Scrummy food, fantastic service and staff that go above and beyond. Splendid location and plenty of room for parking.

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Myles Usher-Doyle . 2024-05-17

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Attended a private gathering in the garden. My first visit but will definitely go back. Lovely food and very friendly staff. A particular mention to Nola who was an amazing host

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Angela Hutchinson . 2024-05-14

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Nola was amazing all night. Went above and beyond!

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Nick Harrowell . 2024-05-11

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Loved it here, can’t believe we only just discovered it after 8 years being just up the road. There’s a lesson there somewhere 🤦🏻‍♂️. The steak burger although very expensive was absolutely delicious and I would order it again. Garden looked lovely although we sat indoors. Super friendly staff, and landlady made us feel very welcome and I would highly recommend.

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Wesley Lawrence . 2024-05-06

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Second time to Royal Oak. Always great food and lots of choice on menu . Always a warm welcome and excellent service All food delicious reasonably priced. Will be back soon

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sally-anne y . 2024-05-06

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This was a drop in and thankfully got a table with our dogs! So glad we dropped in as the Sunday roast was lovely and the crumble was fantastic!! Will definitely return

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X2605DRjacquelinem . 2024-05-05

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It was tipping it down and freezing and had just walked 10k with my friends for dofe. The owners not only let us stay, but gave us the tea I have ever tasted all on the house. Best service I have ever experienced. The food also looked amazing especially the burgers. Couldn’t recommend this more.

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Will Smith . 2024-05-05

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Had a wonderful lunch here today. Party of 5 of us had drinks and sharing platters and everything was delicious. Our waitress Lucy could not do enough to help us, she was fantastic! We will definitely return.

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Siobhan Gallagher . 2024-04-27

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We had a wonderful lunch today and were very well looked after by the lovely Lucy. The dogs were made welcome and given a treat while we tucked into our meals. My companion had a tasty schnitzel. 'Crispy & favoursome. The fries were perfection.' I had the lamb schwarma - after telling Lucy I was on the keto diet she kindly got the kitchen to whip me up extra salad instead of pitta. The lamb was succulent with lots of lovely crunchy salady bits. A fine sauv blanc to boot. Great atmosphere. Well run and fabulous nostalgic tunes. You couldn't ask for a cosier Saturday lunch! Winner. Winner. Chicken dinner. **keto approved** :)

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Juliet Benning . 2024-04-27

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With Nola’s help, I organised the best 50th surprise party in the Teepee, it was such a brilliant night and everyone had a great time. Nola made the whole process completely stress free and was very accommodating to all our requests. The charcuterie boards for the party were stunning and everyone very much enjoyed the food. Thanks so much Nola and your team, I would recommend to anyone who wants to create a stress free celebration in the beautiful Teepee setting.

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Jet437432 . 2024-04-27

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My wife organised a surprise 60th birthday celebration for me at the Royal Oak in the teepee area. It was excellent, the events team were very helpful and were on hand throughout the evening. The teepee was great, and the extra heat from the log burner near the outside bar was very welcome on a slightly chilly April evening. The food provided was equally impressive - a very nice and varied spread. Our guests commented very positively and a good time was had by us all. Thanks Royal Oak!

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Robin Badenoch . 2024-04-22

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First visit for Sunday Lunch for 4 of us -4 different lunches - all very good. Good attentive service without feeling rushed - definitely will revisit 👍

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John B . 2024-04-21

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We visited as a family of 4 and 2 dogs. The service and food was outstanding. I explained to Lucy, the Manager it was rare to find a pub with a good veggie option, but mine was superb. Highly recommended, thank you.

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mrpassion4travel . 2024-04-21

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I booked The Royal Teepee at the Royal Oak for a surprise celebration for my husband’s 60th birthday. The whole experience from booking to the end of the celebration night, 20th April, was outstanding. Nola supported me with decisions and put me at ease when I was panicking. The food served on the night was of amazing standard and beautifully presented. I received great comments from our guests.

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Mary B . 2024-04-21

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We came for a drink and the kids were fed their tea for free! Great space for them to run around outside afterwards too. Amazing service, food, drinks, atmosphere...we can't fault the place and pretty sure we will be back every week!

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Jennifer V . 2024-04-17

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Probably one of the most disappointing roast dinners we’ve ever had…. Roast potatoes inedible, rock hard and hollow at centre from being overcooked. Just flavourless. Such a shame, we e never been here before and went by reviews online.

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R6370TYrebeccab . 2024-04-14

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Traditional country pub. Enjoyed it.

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Alastair McKenzie . 2024-04-12

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Great meeting point for our party of 6. This is our 4th visit. Ample parking, very friendly welcome, excellent service, varied menu, delicious food and good local beer. Highly recommend.

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capetowners . 2024-04-11

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Incredible lunch!! The lamb shawarma and gammon were next level. Lucy’s service was brilliant. Gorgeous setting too.

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Emma L . 2024-04-10

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I got lucky to get a table for 6 online on Sunday morning for lunch the same day. First impressions leave lasting impressions. We were all greeted with big smiles upon entering The Royal Oak and directed to our table straight away. Service was friendly, polite and efficient. Food was on point, we went for the Sunday roasts and pies. Each meal was full of flavour and nothing was over or under cooked. We are quite high maintenance when it comes to food and taste and we were not disappointed at all. I can be quite picky yet had nothing to fault. It was lovely for the owner to introduce herself to us and talk a little about the restaurant. Personal and kind service always goes a long way. We are fans and The Royal Oak is now at the top of my list of gastropubs to go to for amazing service and fantastic food.

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AmanDhami . 2024-04-10

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We were staying up the road (at the delightful Kite's Cabin) and came here for Sunday lunch. It was naturally very busy when we arrived but the staff were so great that we were shown our table before we'd had time to settle in at the bar! The service was very friendly and professional throughout. I had the vegan Wellington (I eat meat but this called to me and I wasn't disappointed it) topped with a really good Yorkshire. I must admit that I can't recall what I ate for pud, which could be down to age and 4 pints of Kicking Goat (bit too moreish) but I have no doubt it was also top notch.

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David Curtis . 2024-04-06

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We were really looking forward to celebrating my husband's birthday here after a long walk in the morning. We were running late so even phoned ahead to tell them. It was only after ordering and our drinks had been brought over that they decided to tell us laughingly that they were a chef down and wait times were going to be long. This seemed quite calculated as they could have mentioned this when we called to say we would be late. But with 2 hungry kids we couldn't change at that point. 45 mins later our food arrived. My husband's order was wrong and was subsequently removed from the bill. Unfortunately the rest of the food would have been expensive at half the price the only reason we ate it was because we were so hungry by that point. The fish and chips were the only high point, with an enormous portion. The bubble and squeak with bacon was almost inedible with the bacon tooth breaking hard. My daughter's meat skewers came with a few desultory pieces of pepper and a mountain of pitta bread. The service was friendly but chaotic we had about 3 waitresses apologising for everything. I hope that it's better than this on a normal service day but the food certainly doesn't come close to the price it's asking for.

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Nicola Cosford . 2024-04-05

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Super kind atmosphere and amazing cuisine. Great for a pre-supper drink, before a lovely dinner.

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L O . 2024-04-04

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Welcoming and friendly. Food excellent and very dog friendly. Good choice of wines and drinks; we were very impressed and will be back

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442jeremyc . 2024-04-03

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The restaurant staff went out of their way to ensure my elderly, disabled mother enjoyed her first visit for Sunday lunch at The Royal Oak. Thank you very much.

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Helen Jones . 2024-04-01

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Arrived as a group of 6 for Sunday lunch ..was greeted with such lovely staff .very attentive . The menu was very good the roasts were so good and plentiful good selection on all menus .service was really good and so friendly .. Was really busy too.. But served promptly as table is for 2 hours , but didn't feel attall rushed . Excellent time will return again make sure you book !

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X2016TQsandram . 2024-03-24

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Absolutely stunning Setting , service so friendly and welcoming Food menu outstanding Food outstanding Throughly recommend

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Wendy P . 2024-03-23

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We hadn't been to the Royal Oak got many years and were going back for a meal with friends. The staff were very friendly and happy to answer questions and the food delivered promptly. The food was delicious.

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Graeme A . 2024-03-22

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Came for lunch with family and found the menu was very varied food and service was excellent staff were very polite and knowledgeable staff

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Gerard M . 2024-03-22

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Wonderful Sunday lunch. The service was fantastic - nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious, portion size generous, price reasonable and staff really friendly.

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Dominique d . 2024-03-17

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A return visit for 8 on Mothers Day to The Royal Oak for Sunday Lunch.....it was as good as the first....champagne for the Mums on arrival and sweets and a gift when we left... the food was great and backed up by efficient and friendly service, homely atmosphere and good value....will be returning very soon 5 stars... Thanks to everyone who made the day 'special'...

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Robert Beard . 2024-03-11

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We enjoyed a family lunch for 8 people - great food, a warm welcome + super service. The new team and menus are doing a super job . We’ll be back. Thank you!

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MGPAman . 2024-03-10

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Much improved accessiblity from the car park. Food good but only had fish and chips and burgers, can't comment on anything less conventinal. Friendly attentive service.

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Sandy T . 2024-02-26

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Lovely pub in rural part of Marlow. Staff were super friendly and accommodating. We had a great roast dinner - would thoroughly recommend!! Great for food and drinks during the week, too...

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Bob Sheridan . 2024-02-26

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We popped in here after a walk in Marlow Common and were greeted by wonderful friendly staff and a new burger menu - we had the Royal and the Chili Steak burger which were both delicious and accompanied by a complementary pint!

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Sleepy8Bill . 2024-02-24

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The pub was busy at 1pm on a Tuesday. Was told by staff that it would take 20 minutes before we could order food. We sat patiently for 40-45 minutes. Not one person apologised for the delay or acknowledged us. It was a busy day and staff looked rushed off their feet, but being completely ignored is something I haven't experienced in a pub/restaurant for years. Can't give more than one star based on the one drink I had and poor customer service.

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Paul Dyment . 2024-02-23

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We went for Sunday lunch to celebrate a family birthday. From start to finish the experience was brilliant. The staff were amazing - attentive without being overbearing. Nothing was too much trouble, and the Royal Oak team are brilliant with children! The food was out of this world! Between us, we had all of the roast options and they were all amazing! Bottomless gravy too! And the yorkshires were superb. The dessert options were varied and absolutely delicious! Alice and her team have really turned this place around! A brilliant spot for a great family Sunday lunch. We’ll be back!

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P959BVryanb . 2024-02-18

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Wow!! What a superb night for my friends 50th birthday! The teepee is a great venue for a party, whatever the weather, lots of comfy seating, fire pit!! It was a great night, enjoyed by everyone that attended! The staff were amazing, so attentive! Nothing was too much trouble, a great team! Thanks Nola and Jo, you were brilliant! The food was super, the charcuterie was out of this world, sweet and savoury! Warm snacks came out just when we needed!!! Thoroughly recommend!!!

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KP73Totland . 2024-02-18

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Not been to the Royal Oak for some time, but the new owners have done an incredible job. Sunday roast among the best, service attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. We'll be back!

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Zoe B . 2024-02-18

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Lovely dinner with Friends. Lovely selection of food and drink.. Good price serves very quick and friendly. Good atmosphere and very friendly.

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Morag R . 2024-02-17

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Once again a top class meal and wonderful service. We only come sometimes but it’s always perfect. Thank u Dave and Larissa

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Dave T . 2024-02-14

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Good parking, very good food and amazing service

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Finian Peter . 2024-02-12

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Came back for a second visit after I had a lovely meal last week (shepherds pie). Unfortunately the food and service this visit was a real turn off. I had Sunday roast and there wasn’t a good thing to say about it. Sirloin wasn’t seasoned at all. Roast potatoes were dry/reheated and incredibly salty, parsnips were barely cooked. Gravy had no flavour. At Wetherspoons, I’d accept this…just…but not for a £25 roast. And then the service… We were seated without a reservation which was great. But then literally 40 mins later they asked for the table back. The waitress started clearing the table before I had even finished. My daughter still had food left on her plate and they took away napkins and cutlery. Had they told me about this prior to being seated then I wouldn’t have stayed.

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Dave Hunter . 2024-02-11

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Great Service especially from Lucy. Food was superb, so good to be able to order smaller portions for mains. We loved the sharing starters.

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Julsart . 2024-02-03

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We had Sunday lunch at the pub yesterday. We were booked in for 1430. When we got to the pub it was very busy. We were soon seated and had our drinks. The staff were obviously very busy but so friendly, patient and accommodating.....even finding time to chat. We ordered our lunch and a couple of extras. The food came out very promptly and well....what can I say. It was one of, if not the best Sunday lunch I have had in ages. We all (6 of us + 1 dog) thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The meat was amazing and accompanied by just the right amount of veg. It is a great menu with a good choice of starters and sweets ....we were toooo full to have a sweet....annoyingly, as they looked sooo nice. The other grear thing is the pub is dog friendly....and I mean very friendly....the staff make a fuss of the dogs and give dog biscuits out. Thankyou to all the hard working, very pleasant staff who helped make our Sunday lunch such a nice trip out. We will be back as soon as we can be.

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juliacL8883BI . 2024-01-29

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We had a very nice Sunday lunch. Let down by the service what a shame

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Coss . 2024-01-28

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I am a regular, but infrequent visitor. This is a quiet pub - above Marlow - and near lots of Woodland Trust spaces for walks and dogs. I meet people here as a destination between me and those who live in London. Food, service, menu,...

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MGRob . 2024-01-26

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Firstly, please can you make sure your guests stop screaming and yelling at cars driving up and down the road. It’s really off putting for those who live in the area who might want to visit. Nobody wants to eat and drink around a bunch...

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anniemouse159 . 2024-01-20

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We had our family Boxing Day dinner at The Royal Oak and it was really lovely. The staff were awesome and the food was delicious and beautifully presented. Will definitely return.

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Judy Hillier . 2024-01-18

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Previous reviews had us on the fence about trying this place, though we were very happy we did in the end. The food is great and the atmosphere is lovely too. Great staff! Thoroughly recommend the roasts. That’s what we went for. Perhaps on the pricier side but well worth it.

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Noel Mahoney . 2024-01-16

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This was one of the best dining experiences we have had, we came here on NYE for my wife's birthday and the staff made it so special. The food was delicious, we went on a Sunday and both had roasts which were wonderful. This place is definitely worth a visit!

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Chris Wilkins . 2023-12-31

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Excellent food and friendly helpful staff

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christine darley . 2023-12-30

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