The Royal Oak in City of London, Westminster

Lovely little place, cozy, good staff and good range of beers to peruse.

Kitchen is closed on Sunday and Monday

Friendly staff, very friendly, thank you.

🚇 Pimlico 🍺 £6.30 Mahou The Royal Oak is located at the southern end of Westminster close to the much loved Regency Cafe and the architecturally unique Grosvenor Estate, Channel 4 HQ is also close by. The nearest Tube is Pimlico. This pub was established in 1831 and rebuilt in 1872. This pub is built in a unique shape which is governed by the road layout around pub. The pub was saved from demolition following a campaign by local residents. This is a small one bar pub which is set out in an “L” shape. The servery is traditional and illuminated by modern pendants, the back bar is simple but stylish. The seating is mostly high level with a couple of banquettes to perch on. The pub is bright and airy as there are windows on three sides. A nice feature is a wall covered in pop and rock album covers featuring artists from The Happy Mondays to Adele. The beer choice offers a selection of familiar brews, continental lagers, Camden’s Stout which was new and two cask ales. I opted for a pint of Mahou, my pint was great, price point was a tad above average. The food menu consists of comfort food options and pub classics, Fish & Chips costs £17. I arrived around 4pm on a showery Thursday afternoon in March. The atmosphere was chilled and relaxed with two separate groups and a few solo imbiber’s in attendance. This pub does get very busy with an afterwork crowd from the nearby offices. The service was pleasant, the team member who served me was welcoming and courteous. Visiting The Royal Oak was a pleasant experience, this pub is worth a look if you’re in the area. 📅 28th March 2024 More London Pub info @londonpubmap 🍻

Small little local in pimlico, little selection of beers and few board games... nice if you're fancying a couple of quiet drinks

They have a good chess set here, also the games of checkers, guess who and jenga.

The server was delightful and provided us with great service. This was our first meal in London, as we only arrived a couple of hours before and we were very satisfied having “the sticky pig” and the traditional fish and chips with our beer and wine.

Online reso didn't work...it was not an issue, they sat 4 of us anyway. Pub was quite busy with folks enjoying a beer after work. Food was great, service just as good!

Wonderful pub, shame I couldn't stay longer!

The Indian barmaid, fantastic service and very generous

Great place and authentic. Very pleasant staff. Wide choice of quality drinks

Small pub but perfectly pleasant. Quite expensive but no more than other Westminster pubs. Does take quite a while to get served when it’s busy.

A relaxed atmosphere in this local's bar. You might have to locate the bar staff before ordering as they may be chatting with some locals. I personally find that very heartwarming, especially in this area where most punters are suited after workers but this pub attracts actual members of the community. Quite small but made to feel bigger as it's a bright and airy space. Feels cool on warm days. They may not be equipped to have a huge range or provide swift service but they have a lot of soul from what I experienced. Fair pricing, too. And nice crisps. Suggested improvements would be some plants inside and more tables outside if poss. They do cask but only 1 or 2 if I remember correctly.

Busy schedule popped in for a meal and drinks 🍻 very nice 👍👍👍

The beer 10 but the food very bad They charge €5 per person for a service they do not provide since you go to the bar to get the drinks, you go to the bar to deliver the order. Thieves

Favorite pub in London! Wonderful atmosphere thanks to the owner of the establishment - Evelina 🫶 She is simply the best!

£7.00 for a pint of mediocre Guinness, served by a disinterested barmaid who didn't even say thank you. Avoid.

Cosy , gorgeous place with delicious food and superb service! Made my weekend complete. Thank you!

Fantastic beer (Mahou). Lovely manager. Amazing atmosphere. #mylocal

Nice pub with an interesting atmosphere. Nice service, good beer.

A great local community based pub, lovely staff and great service 👍

Lovely food and a good place for a chat after a nice walk

Bei jedem Londontrip einen Besuch wert! Ich war schon mehrmals hier: Preis-Leistung stimmt, der Service ist super. Die Küche (wenn geöffnet) ist traditionell Britisch. Wenn die Küche nicht geöffnet ht ist es kein Problem, etwas ins Pub zu bestellen. Die Getränkekarte ist riesig, auf Nachfrage darf man sich durch das Biersortiment probieren. In keinem anderen Pub in London habe ich so viele Gespräche mit Einheimischen geführt wie hier, einfach toll.

Fantastic little pub in a great location. Bar manager was fantastic and we were allowed to play our own music. Thanks for an amazing time

Really great find, close to Tate Britain, Westminster and transport links. Cosy atmosphere, delicious food. The server was great, but today there was a massive protest in the area, so I think there should have been most staff on to support the crowds who came in afterwards. Indian inspired lamb burger and flavoured fries were very tasty, good portion, good value for the area. I'll come back 👍🏽 (toilets clean, but downstairs so I don't know if it's accessible)

Great drinks selection. Friendly bar staff.

£6.80 for a pint is insane. Pleasant enough location, been thrice and twice I received a dirty pint glass. Mid.

Fab food - simple and delicious - we had the Singh burgers with the Calcutta fries and side salad - great value. Also loved the relaxed atmosphere and music worked well for us!

Nice local to go to for some pints and food. Very quaint and well taken care of. Service is friendly.

Had the Singh chicken burger and chips it was nice decent value enjoyed it both the bar staff lady and one that took my food order were nice and as a bonus they take taste card which makes it more affordable and means I will be back to try other things on the menu I don't really drink so can't comment on that but would would recommend for the food and it looked as if others were drinking in there and enjoying it so must be good

Miejsce jest fajne, ale 45 minut czekania na fish and chips to stanowczo za długo.

Cozy and comfy local 19th century pub to drown out our cold & rainy night. Barmaid was fantastic...made me off-menu Irish coffee...much appreciated🙏

Cozy and comfy local 19th century pub to drown out our cold & rainy night. Barmaid was fantastic...made me off-menu Irish coffee...much appreciated🙏

We haven't been here for 4 years but staying in the area with family booked in here for Sunday lunch. The food was warm not hot as if it was precooked and kept warm in a bain marie, barely warm potatoes and veg and the lamb was tough, all in all mediocre at best. Not one person in our party finished their meals. There are lots of lovely reviews on Google but we honestly cannot see why after our experience.

찐 로컬들만 가는 것 같더라구요. 영국 분위기 물씬 느꼈습니다 ~~

Un lugar tranquilo para comer y beber buena cerveza. Como turista, me sentí muy tranquilo cenando aquí y pasando la noche bebiendo cerveza. Sus cervezas son muy buenas y el precio no es nada excesivo, el trato es muy amable y súper atento. Recomiendo ampliamente el lugar. No le veo ningún pero… o algo desagradable.

Lovely pub and amazing fish and chips. I want to thank Evelina for her amazing energy and being so welcoming. Good music too. :)

Premier repas dans un pub dès notre arrivée à Londres avec ma copine . La serveuse est adorable et le repas excellent. L’ambiance de Noël très chaleureuse. Je recommande sans hésiter !

Cute corner pub, with nice bar and really warm ambience, very close to Westminster station, good spot for a meet up with friends and taking a date with.

Excelente comida, ambiente y servicio

Peroni £7.50p a pint ,pub had one other customer,this is what killing pubs , Grafton arms charging £6.30 and Albert £6.40 for the same drink ,can see this place closing down

The best service in Millbank. Evelina is running the culture of Westminster experience. Rich beer options, nice music, cozy atmosphere. The chess board presence is a plus - loving to play/win chess with locals.

Such a cute pub located so close to the London Eye! The food was par excellence and an absolute delight on a leisurely Saturday afternoon. Do visit if you wish to taste really flavourful and well-seasoned Fish-n-chips, you will most definitely give up on the other known joints in Greater London! Chill ambience and a great collection of drinks too. Will keep coming back on my days off, thanks guys!

Friendly place, lively, good beers, great staff and a bit of a local institution. Nothing not to like

Had lunch there today, burger around £15 and hallomi fries around £8 and two draught cokes for £17??? Took ages for food to come as well.

Lovely, delicious, fun, only good time I've had in London so far.

Decent pub with food, friendly staff

Very boujie little pub frequented by civil service people mainly.. good selection of niche drinks!!

Cute little pub off the beaten path. Great for a pint and a burger.

Good little bar in Westminster. Found the setting quite cosy, although lack of space means it fills up really quickly with the after work crowd. Price wise, similar to others in the area - not a rip off but it's a London bar so... expect to pay a little bit more than elsewhere! They have a limited food menu which we didn't avail of, but vegetarian options were available. No music is played - would rather have something low in the background but that might not be to everyone's taste. One of the issues that's holding me back from really liking this place is limited opening hours - often closed in the evenings and weekends, perhaps due to lack of demand but a shame as I live close-by Overall: worth a visit and spending an hour or so.

We went to the Royal Oak almost by chance since we were exploring London and we got hungry, being this the only Pub opened nearby that accepted card payment. Staff was super friendly and the food was sufficient for us to go from 10 am to night without eating (We ordered a pie which comes with chips each). I was surprised when I saw the rating it has due to bad reviews from years ago. If you have the chance to go here, do so! You'll have friendly service, decent food and a space to rest from all the walking one normally do when exploring.

An odd pub. Looked like it had a music history but didn't! Very expensive. Pleasant enough but wouldn't recommend.

Nice little place for a drink. Good atmosphere and friendly staff

A good place to grab a meal and a drink in Westminster. They handled a group of 12 of us with friendliness and ease that sadly isn’t common. The outside of the pub looks traditional but the inside is funky in a good/modern way. There’s a lot to look at but it doesn’t overwhelm you or get in the way. A good selection of drinks with about 10 taps so you’ll find something you want quickly. As a relatively small venue it’s unlikely the queues will be long. Food is -as they say on the tin- traditional pub fare. It all looked pretty good and tasted ok. The sauces (ketchup and mayo) come in fancy-looking packets and added a touch of class to the experience. Not the cheapest but great for a casual bite with friends or colleagues. The tables are also big enough to eat on and the bench seating along the outside comfy with bar stools and high padded chairs.

I’ve been visiting this pub on and off for nearly 30 years now, and it’s always a pleasant and friendly place to come for a post-work drink. Nice traditional London pub atmosphere, and in a warm evening lovely to stand outside in the quiet street

Stylish and lively pup hidden away in the heart of Westminster. Amazing place if you’re looking for something not terribly crowded on a busy Thursday evening 😉 The hostess at the bar was awesome, friendly, and helpful. She was so lovely, offered her recommendations, a sample of Prosecco and didn’t skimp on drinks ;) Way to go!👍🏻 Definitely coming back with my mate next time!

Cheeky. Called and asked if I can use the taste-card, was told not a problem. Eaten, asked if I should present the card, was told it’s already signed in so no need. Went to pay, didn’t check the bill, walked out then realised tastecard wasn’t applied. Not cool.

Nuestra primera comida en Londres, fish and chips, era tarde, hacia 15h, quizás demasiado tarde para comer allí. Tardaron unos 20 minutos en traernos un plato combinado con merluza rebozada, patatas fritas y una salsa. El pescado olía mal, estaba en mal estado y al final sólo nos cobraron la mitad de esos platos pero me dió la sensación que la dueña sabía que lo que sirvió era incomible pero le dió igual. Consejo si coméis aquí: primero oled la comida.

Old and could do with more variety of beer

Very basic pub. Limited food and limited service

Slow service, but the food was amazing! The place is really nice as well

Lovely service, I love the lady that works here! I always feel incredibly welcome. The prices are also very reasonable.

Great pub if you get there early and leave before the ‘after work’ channel 4 crowd arrive. They can be quite rowdy and ruin it a little bit. Especially naomi. Dog friendly.

Gone very expensive all of a sudden

Regular customer here, staff are friendly and the food is great for a small local pub, However havent tried the rest of the menu yet but I'm sure its great. I always enjoy my time here and had no problems. Still want to bring my friends here from down south one day as well.

Even though it was crowded there's no excuse for the atrocious service

Great pub with a real community feel. Love the new menu and excellent service! Real bonus to be able to enjoy a cold drink outside in the sunshine! Definitely recommend!

Great atmosphear and lovely service. It is just the right place to hang out with your co-workers after a long week of work.

Small and beautiful pub where you can spend some quality time, its really a quiet place rather than others. There are lots of variety of drinks in beers, wines, liquors and much more. I loved a lot. So overall I give it my full ratings.

Awesome service. What a pleasure.

Well looked after thank you. Tables outside is a new thing but it works. Anyone over 6 foot may need to be a contortionist to use the toilet.

Looked nice! Ordered food and drinks. The draught coke and beer weren't very nice. Had a funny taste and smell. The lamb burger didn't taste fresh, left half of it. The fries were good, though not as described on the menu. We were overcharged, but the bartender changed it straight away. Best thing about the place was the staff, they were really nice

Fun pub, they let us order five guys via uber eats yo the pub as the kitchen was closed. They played bangers on the stereo all night.

Brilliant range of beers, food is class. Notable mention to the oak roast.

Fish and chips bardzo dobre! Cydr i piwo również. Cena przystępna. Polecam !

Vivo en Midlands y tenemos las mejores comidas indias, pero cuando visité Londres y fui a este pub, nunca he probado hamburguesas tan deliciosas hechas por franquiciados de Burger Singh. Si recomiendan amigos o familiares, me dicen que les darán un 15% de descuento en todas las hamburguesas y papas fritas. Trato para no perderse, así que por favor informe a tantos amigos y familiares que pueda.

We were staying in the neighborhood around Christmas and the kitchen was closed and they were closing early. Wasn't worth the visit.

Staff are quite slow and food is bad.

Cómoda normal.tipica inglesa sándwich y fisher &chips

Great food at reasonable price. Had lamb bhuna burger and unique chips v. Nice!! Busy but v. polite and friendly staff Excellent house red!! Wish restaurants would heat the plates up first though.

Cool pub with stylish decor. Enjoyed a lovely traditional fish & chips lunch served by friendly and engaging staff.

Really good service from the barman.

This was our very first meal in London (first time travelling to the UK) and we were excited to enjoy our first experience. Not ever having been to London before, we didn't understand that you have to order at the bar. I think it was obvious we were tourists and it was uncomfortable that the person behind the bar completely ignored us. I finally went over the bar to ask to order drinks and to ask how to order - so again - we're tourists and she was quite rude. it was an unfortunate experience for our first time. The place itself is cute and was comfortable. You can enjoy people watching as there are large windows. The washrooms are downstairs which was a little scary due to the steep stairs.The food was ok, they didn't have our first choice so ordered something different. Lots of different types of drinks.

Surprisingly good food (Indian themed burgers were awesome), helpful staff & less busy than the surrounding pubs

amazing place, great service and I had a opportunity to meet the fish & ships. the beer was also very good.

Great local pub. The refurb is fantastic.

Full of locals, cabbies and civil servants, cheap beer, friendly environment, bare interiors. Seems to change hands frequently, so good quality varies. In my experience, never great but always good value for money.

Had the English breakfast and it was great!! Service was quick, staff were friendly and welcoming. Would certainly go back.

Service was awful always on her phone not paying attention to the customers,quite rude. Didn’t have avocado so had to pick other dish which was an omelette , which came out wrong as well . I didn’t bother anymore just wanted to eat and leave . You gave me bacon when I asked for veggie options , imagine if I was vegetarian . Not coming back although I would love to try all the burgers.

Yummy food and great atmosphere! Stopped by on a whim while doing laundry down the street. We got the fish and chips and wings. Highly recommend

Nice bar and staff. Very pricey

Incredible indian-stlye burgers.

Nice atmosphere with a modern look design. Check out the hamburgers with a taste of India.

Found this pub via Taste Card after visiting the Tate Britain its a 15 minute stroll, but very charming interior and a good mixture of traditional pub grub and some really interesting burgers full of asian spices, veggie and chicken choices too. The toilets were very clean and the pub feels like it has been recently refurbished.

The place and hygiene out of sigh is disgusting. I live facing it A food manager Chef and inspector.

Much better after the refurb. Staff friendly and food is good. Try out the burgers but avoid ordering a coffee....as it may take a while. A good place to relax and chat and eat at lunchtime

Nice food and nice drinks, but a very lengthy wait for service. Friday lunchtime and just one person behind the bar

Stopped for lunch and a beer. Ended up having 3 beers. Lunch was gre a y. Mrs tried some of the Gins and loved them.

Unfortunately will not be visiting this establishment again ok staff were helpful but Food not great mushy peas served up stone cold my son in law requested burger without mayonnaise and lo and behold served up with mayo which promptly got returned and then waited another half an hour for replacement However did get a 50% discount for the burger and the service charge was waived sorry won't be visiting again

Great atmosphere in this pub with some outside space for a drink on the street which is always nice in the summer