The Royal Oak in Rushcliffe

I saw from my TA review that we have not been back her for four years. Too long!!My husband and I brought a family member along for dinner last night; It was really busy, a nice friendly atmosphere.One steak pie, one ribs and fish and chips and everyone was happy and satisfied. Tho the other half of course had room for a chocolate tart with mango sorbet. That went down very quickly and he enjoyed it.Just to mention the staff - very professional and all rules for Covid up and running.Let's hope we come back again before four years.

We came for a celebration meal and were not disappointed. The service and the food where both great. Would recommend.

Called in for a bite to eat and really enjoyed our meal. We both had chicken as our main which was delicious Friendly service and a nice ambience too. Couldn’t understand why TV’s on the wall were on though with no sound? A bit distracting when they didn’t need to be on at all.

Oh gosh, saw this place online and luckily they was able to squeeze us in when i called on the same day. My husband and I LOVED the sunday dinner, i had the chicken and he had the beef and they was both beautiful! Will return and recommend.

Went to place but had not booked a table. Were told we had to wait an hour. Shortly after we were told a table had become free and would have it i. 10 mins. Thanked them. Unfortunately had to wait over half an hour after ordering meals. One meal was as expected the other was not. Their vegetarian curry was more like veg stew. Needed a spoon to eat it. Did not complain as starving. Pompadom was overdone on one side. Cost was approx £13 each.

Great food, lovely staff. Fish and chips delicious. Wine beautiful. Great evening with friends. Worth a visit.

We are a large family group looking to meet up before Christmas to exchange gifts. As we were travelling from all directions we picked a venue roughly equidistant for all of us(60 miles each). What a gem the Royal Oak is. There were 19 of us, adults, children and babies but the owners and staff could not have been more helpful, and we were not the only party. . The food was excellent and very reasonably priced. Many thanks, we will return.

Family gathered today from Lincolnshire, Derbyshire and Warwickshire at the Royal Oak East Bridgford. Not having been here before i really relied on trip advisor and the comments left on the site as to the suitability for us as a family. I booked about 6 weeks ago for a table of 18 plus 2 high chairs. When we arrived a little bit early our tables were all laid out ready. The service was quick and efficient. When the food arrived it all looked amazing and no complaints whatsoever. The Royal Oak will be where, in future years we will meet up with family.

Lovely atmosphere, not too hot, service good and with humour. Value for money although slightly expensive. More up market than a normal pub meal.

Lovely lunch with friends. Great food.Really friendly staff.A hidden gem, we will definitely return. Debbie, it was great to meet you.

We’ve just enjoyed a beautiful Sunday Lunch here. The roast beef in particular was absolutely gorgeous! As it was a Grandparents birthday we had a baby and a 3 year old with us, as it’s only a smaller venue it isn’t really suitable for small children. Only because my daughter kept getting in the way of the servers and with the baby crying I was conscious of disturbing everyone’s meals. The owners and staff were extremely patient and couldn’t help us enough though, we will certainly be returning when we have a babysitter!

Visited here for lunch after the local garden centre.Good sized car parks and pleasant outdoor area for warmer days.Pleasant bar with good range of beers. Leads round to the lunch/restaurant area.Excellent menu with specials board.Prompt attentive service.We chose the gammon and chicken with risotto.Both delicious. Had to try the chocolate sweet, creme brûlée’s.Again really tasty, all prepared fresh.Well worth a visit, you will not be disappointed.

We have just visited the Royal Oak today with a large family group about 30 of us and what a fabulous time we had.The environment is great, clean and very light. The food was lovely, hot and freshly prepared, top notch!To finish it off the service was efficient, friendly and very attentive.Definitely recommended!

Quite honestly the best Sunday Lunch Bought out ever tasted, everything was perfect and that was after a party of 36 people had just eaten

we went for a pint and to check out.nice clean and well kept pub.pint of London pride well kept and good taste.met landlord, and Claire who served us,all staff friendly and polite.we saw Sunday lunch being served, very nice,we will be back for a meal.

This is a welcoming pub/restaurant. When we visited on a Friday lunchtime, it was not over-busy. Food service was prompt. The option of one, two or three courses for a set price was useful, though with more choice on the a la carte menu. The Tempura Haddock was very good, light and not too large a portion. Sticky Toffee Pud was also good. The resident old dog happens along under the tables every now and then hoovering up dropped food - we found it amusing.

Visited with my family for the early doors sitting. Village pub with cosy seating area away from main bar. Varied menu with something to suit everyone. Presentation excellent, taste excellent and service also excellent. Definitely recommend. My only issue was that I looked at the menu online beforehand and provisionally chose what I wanted to have but some were not on menu but the replacements were suitable and very tasty.

Birthday Celebration for 20 people , had a fabulous buffet followed by a game of Skittles.

Great food, mostly accommodating staff, though the welcome could have been warmer! Good choice of food and reasonably priced. The night we went there was a noisy crowd in the bar and as our table was near the bar it was not pleasant, we couldn’t hold a conversation. Ask for a table away from the bar.

We called in on route to the Park District for a lunch stop. Had a fantastic lunch and they also had my favourite ale, London Pride.

Been here before and my daughter was at home for the weekend and asked to go here. The meal was fantastic and my daughter loved it. service was excellent too.

We were staying at East Bridgford Hill Bed and Breakfast and wanted somewhere to eat without driving, . This was just round the Corner, The Pub is very clean and Modern and the two young girls who were on Duty made us very Welcome.. I am a very fussy eater and often only have a starter as a Main Meal . This was not a problem my meal was just right with a small portion of chips and salad it was just perfect My husband. had a steak which was cooked to perfection congratulations to the Chef.The Landlord came over to chat to us a very friendly pub we will call again if in the Area. Very reasonable prices for excellent food.

Went to the Royal Oak because it was situated between where we live and the home of the friends we were meeting. We were very well received both at the bar and in the restaurant. The service was pleasant and rapid and the food tasty and attractively presented. For the quality of food which we ordered, we felt the menu offered good value - we would certainly return and recommend the Royal Oak to others.

About 24 of us had been booked in for lunch by our club. Seated quickly at the appointed time, a 20 minute wait ensued whilst we waited for our choices, which had been pre-ordered by phone some days before... me 'n' er chose the traditional beef Sunday lunch. The beef was excellent, cooked pink and a generous portion, the Yorkshire pudding huge - but only warm - and without taste; the gravy rich, tasty, and apparently home made. Sadly, however, the less than generous portion of roast potatoes was tough and very hard to cut, the supply of other veg was generous - with extra on offer on request - but the cauli was hard and under cooked, carrots crisp, and broccoli, green beans and peas were fine.

We went in and was greeted with a very warm welcome, this was a Friday evening yet they still managed to fit us in. The food was excellent with good sized portions at a very good price ( compared to prices by us in Kent) the choice of local beers was good and all the staff we spoke to were happy and helpful so go try it for yourself, I have often found people who are used to cheap food do not appreciate quality so go on give it a try.

The prices are way too high for what is an average pub. The food is ok, nothing special but the older staff are pretty unpleasant. The kids serving are fine. Both food and drink are priced as if you were in Chelsea not East Bridgford. Not worth trying when there are so many better and cheaper options.

Very friendly pub with so much choice something for everyone. Been here a few times and never disappointed. Fresh home cooked food, deals of a lunch time of small plates but they are ample especially if you want either a starter or desert or both if you can manage all three !!

£3.80+ a pint, £2.50 for a small cola Ridiculous prices, avoid. Go to Gunthorpe, Lowdham, Bingham in the area for more sensible pricing.

Even though I was completely on my own I was made to feel extremely welcome...very friendly staff...amazing Sunday lunch...they couldn’t have been more attentive...I will definitely come back again...Thank you.

Went in for lunch as I had heard the food was very good. We had a warm welcome with a lovely smile. Seated an given the menu an special board. I had the ribeye steak which cooked perfectly med rare as requested it came with homemade chips an grilled tomato an portobello mushroom a classic but it was cooked perfect. My friend had the fish an chips in tampers batter I was told it also was lovely. My other companion had the mushroom veggie option also Exellent. The service was Exellent, professional friendly always smiling it really did make the lunch perfect. We had Ttc sticky toffee pud Exellent. A great lunch.

been to this local pub many times and it still delivers. An honest pub that serves great meals too. Not fussy but good honest food in a great atmosphere. we will continue to use this as our local go to place.

Lovely warm atmosphere, food was delicious,staff were very welcoming and pleasant. Good portions and very fresh tasting.

I was staying locally in the village and the host recommended to come here to eat, what a good idea! The service was great and the food was delicious! Couldn’t ask for more! Would highly recommend this place to anyone!

Great place. friendly, clean and good prices. Went for a friends Birthday and the outside was great. Had Skittle room and i is such an ideal place.

It's a largish pub with a decent car park at the front. There's several outside seating areas plus a generous garden to the rear. There's a foodie section plus a proper bar section (which was showing the play-offs when we swung by).

I know I have reviewed the Royal Oak before but it really does justify another. The pub is about 8 miles away so it is no hardship to jump in the car for an impromtptu meal as we did yesterday. There were the familiar smiles of greeting. It is like entering a large family home. The staff from the highest to the lowest are such good friends and that friendship spreads to the customers. There seem to be three menus - pub snacks, standard menu and the specials of the week. I was seriously tempted by the maple and green pepper glazed duck breast but then there was the fresh asparagus and blue cheese salad or the wild mushroom risotto with baby spinach. We were genuinely spoilt for choice but I settled on the sauted lanb's kidneys with a bacon and sherry sauce and grilled bread to mop it up with. The flavour was so deep you could swim in it. They are so accommodating. If you don't fancy one ingedient in a dish they are happy to change it or you can have a starter as a main course. Nothing seems too much trouble. The wines are well kept and reasonably priced while my Badger bitter was just right.. The menu caters for all tastes - steak lovers, fish fanciers, vegetarians, large appetites or small. We cannot recommend it highly enough.

We found the Royal Oak by looking for places to eat in this area on TripAdvisor, and were very pleased.

We're so lucky to have such a lovely pub restaurant in East Bridgford. The food is great with a varied menu at reasonable prices, and a high standard of cooking and presentation. The atmosphere is just perfect and the service is always friendly and welcoming. What more could you ask?!

Cruising down the A46 past Nottingham towards Leicester, looking for somewhere to have a gluten-free lunch, we decided to turn off into the village of East Bridgford to see what was there. A lovely pub! With home-cooked food. Mine hosts took great care over my wife's necessary g-f diet, and I had a delightful meal which included "black-pudding potato mash" (is this a local speciality?). And a good pint of beer - would that we had been able to stay longer, very good food, very good atmosphere, reasonable prices - what more could one want?

Had a lunchtime snack which was brilliant, so thought I would bring my friends and try out an evening dinner with them. It’s not easy to impress my friend as he was formerly chief steward on Queen Mary.

we called in for lunch last Saturday and had fish and chips, followed by sticky toffee pudding. Excellent!

About 30 of us (teens and adults) visited on a Saturday evening. Excellent food, huge portions & great value. Will be returning as part of a long Sunday dog walk in the near future (dog friendly pub).

A group of us had a family Sunday lunch here yesterday and the food, service and atmosphere were fantastic.

Four of us lunched here after a morning walk in the Lowdham area. The staff are genuinely welcoming and friendly. They were helpful and knowledgeable about Coeliacs and I had one of the best pub lunches. All four of us rate this pub highly.

We booked in advance for Sunday afternoon as we knew the popularity of the place.

Absolutely beautiful food deserves 5 stars, they where very busy, but the service was very attentive, definitely a place to revisit,,,,,,, if you book in plenty of time

Fabulous food in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Great service. A good menu with something for everyone.

We were visiting relations over the weekend and they had booked the Royal Oak for Sunday Lunch (which you have to do if you are in the know) and we were not disappointed. The prawn starter was excellent and we all opted for the roast beef which was just perfect with lots of gravy (they even gave us an extra jug which we asked for), great crispy potatoes and not over cooked veg. We couldn't stretch to the dessert but if our experience of the first two courses was anything to go by I am sure that this would not disapoint too. As this pub is a local's local if you are visiting make sure if you want to visit that they get to book in advance.

Enjoyed a delicious meal here with friends last night. The prawn starters were delicious and the gammon steak was one of the best I have ever had. Our friends has the two different pies, steak and ale and chicken and chorizo both of which were lovely. The presentation of the food is first rate and the landlord made us feel really welcome. I would definitely dine here again.

Several friends had recommended The Royal Oak.

just had another lovely meal here, tried the mushroom soup its lovely all the food is hot and cooked very well , will definitely return here wish they would do jacket potatoes though

Después de hablar con un local nos recomendaron este lugar. Me alegro de que tomó su consejo. Mi hermana y yo teníamos salchichas y puré de patatas que era delicioso y mi madre tuvo el abadejo y patatas fritas - también delicioso. El personal era amable y servicial. El lugar estaba muy limpio y brillante. Era agradable poder ver donde la comida estaba siendo preparada.

Fui parte de un grupo de 10 personas de disfrutar de un almuerzo de gala aquí. La mesa estaba bien organizado cuando llegamos, las órdenes fueron tomadas rápidamente y las comidas recién cocinadas. El servicio era amable y eficiente y el ambiente limpio y espacioso, añadido a nuestro disfrute.

We were staying at the wonderful East Bridgford Hill hotel and wanted somewhere dog friendly for our family to have Sunday lunch. I booked a few weeks ahead - which was a good thing as the pub was extremely busy. From start to finish, the experience was very positive. We had been allocated a very good table with plenty of space (for humans and dogs!) and were looked after very well by a professional team of people.I had the roast beef which was delicious but other members of the group spoke equally highly of the roast pork and roast chicken. The desserts were equally delicious and generous portions - I had the Eton mess which was yummy! There were five of us and we had a range of soft and alcoholic drinks and coffees and the total bill came to £90 which I deemed to be very good value indeed, especially as the service and the way we were looked after and made to feel so welcome was excellent. We will definitely return when next in the area.

A very good visit to The Royal Oak the other day. Excellent food and very friendly and efficient service.

Having previously eaten here on numerous occasions and actually recommended the restaurant, we booked 5 in for 20:30 hrs but a couple of us were not there until 20:35. We were told the chef had " a benny" and had walked out!!! No apology from management. A total disgrace. Will not be going there again and will tell everyone the same.

I have been going since the pub turned into a bar/resturant. I have never been disappointed, lovely helpful staff, food is always good and service just prefect. Thoroughly recommend this resturant, priced very reasonably for quality dishes.

This was our second visit and I can say it was just as good the second time. My parents 70th birthday celebrations and there was a group of us. All food was fresh and delicious. A nice touch was the children were treated like adults and spoken to directly which made them feel special. We will defiantly be back as I couldn't fit in any pudding.

Visiting my daughter at Nottingham Uni with Nan in tow, my wife and I wanted a nice pub meal on Saturday night away from the city. I stumbled on this place as the reviews on Trip Advisor were very good and although about 40 minutes from Nottingham it was well worth it. We had a mixture of choices for starter such as King Prawn, Mushroom Ciabatta and Ribs. The presentation was excellent as was the food. Then came the mains and I had one the largest pieces of gammon I had every eaten, it was very thick and moist.Others enjoyed the fish and chips and the pie of the day (Steak and Ale). In fact the pie beat my daughter who couldn't eat everything and we were all too full up to help out. The portions needless to say were very generous but the quality and presentation were first class.We couldn't even manage a dessert but we will be back and hope to try some of the sweets on the menu. I would thoroughly recommend this pub and restaurant and would also mention prices are also reasonable. A great evening out with a full and happy family at the end. The service was first class, not too over zealous but there immediately if you needed something. The decor is also fresh and bright, not the typical dowdy pub sporting red carpets and dark walls.

Very good pub food always hot and delicious at reasonable prices. Friendly atmosphere and very nice staff

Went in for a drink and and politely asked if we could eat our cake from next door as they had no cake on offer. Just a yes or no would have been ok but the manager was very rude and condescending talking to us like children so we left.Won't go there again .

I hadn't been to The Royal Oak for years but visited for a get together with friends. The pub has a good atmosphere and we received a warm welcome from the landlord. There's plenty of seating and a good selection of beers, along with a good menu of pub classics at a reasonable price. Service was great and with generous portions, the food didn't disappoint. I would definitely eat here again.

Had dinner here last night with some friends. We all had different starters - well presented and flavoursome. The two boys had steak and ale pie and pork and mustard pies. I had the ribs and my friend had steak. We all really enjoyed our dinners. The mains are very substantially portioned and I brought half my ribs home to have for lunch. Can't wait! Too full for puddings.I like the gentleman who served us. Always so polite and friendly.

What a lovely place, absolutely heaving, nice to see a pub with lots of drinkers in and then to top it off food was great too.A big congratulations to Mark and his wife for what they have created.

Had Sunday dinner there with my family it was beautiful as aways . Use this place quite often and the food is always good .

Cannot fault it in any way. Beer served letter perfect,food exactly as requested,service efficient but unobtrusive and friendly.

Great lunch sitting in the late summer sunshine. Lovely friendly service and atmosphere offering great value tasty food. Accept dogs too.

In my experience of local dining the Royal Oak serves the very best Sunday Lunches. Not the cheapest but always quality, served with a smile and good old common courtesy.Thoroughly recommend anyone to try, but must book.

We visited yesterday for lunch based on a recommendation from friends. We were NOT disappointed. The quality of the meal was fantastic, with freshly steamed veg, crunchy roast potatoes and massive home made Yorkshire pudding. The meat was very succulent, which for other places offering great Sunday lunch seems to be hard to achieve. The staff and atmosphere was excellent to, and we will definitely make the journey from Derby to visit again.

We came here early on a Saturday evening. 2 of us had the fish and chips which were amazing. Really tasty. My fiancé had a goats cheese burger and his father the steak and ale pie. All very enjoyable and all home cooked. Staff friendly and efficient and a nice atmosphere.We will returnThanks guys

This is a superb pub with lovely surroundings and great food. I would highly recommend it as one of the best in the local area.

This is my third visit to the Royal Oak and I was not disappointed. This venue has a lovely modern feel, yet friendly and still retains a pub atmosphere. It has an excellent menu. The food is delicious nicely cooked and welll presented. The staff are friendly and very helpful, the dining area nicely laid out giving you the room to chat without overcrowding. A delightful village pub with that extra ziz.

We stayed one night in East Bridgeford not far from The Royal Oak pub. We arrived a bit early to the place where we had decided to stay. So we took that opportunity to rest and have a nice beer at the Royal Oak pub. Everyone was very helpful and kind with us since we seemed to be a bit lost. We are french ! It was a nice place to stay and enjoy the place. I loved that place and the people working in it. I recommend the place for the kindness of his people.

I had a great salad here, the pies are very good. I had a passion fruit creme brûlée that's was incredibly good. Tempura fish and frites was also very good. We will visit here again . Staff very polite and helpful. Dogs welcome in the bar area as well.

Popped in here for Sunday lunch today - there were 7 of us. Five had Sunday lunch (pork, beef and chicken). Everything was piping hot and good quality. The other two had steak pie which was gorgeous. Four had various puddings. Great Sunday lunch in a very pleasant pub.

This is a pub for all occasions and all groups. Whether you want a quality meal for a special occasion, a quick early bird pie and chips (highly recommended), an afternoon coffee and read of the papers or a quality real ale and sports viewing - the Royal Oak has it all. We visited on a Thursday for a quick meal early doors and took advantage of the early bird offer. Both the pie and chips and fish and chips were large, lovely and quality. The service was friendly and relaxed. The restaurant is popular with people obviously returning on numerous occasions. The harvest pale is really well looked after and having drank here before this is always the case with all the beers. The beer garden is another bonus for those occasional summer afternoons and evenings when only a beer will do. Would probably recommend booking to guarantee a table. Try it you won't be disappointed.

Dine here regularly, great meal choices and the service is spot on everytime, would highly recommend!!!

We ate here last night with some friends. We had reserved a table, which was a good thing as the pub and restaurant was very busy. The pub had a really nice feel to it, obviously some locals there, but we didn't feel out of place.The boys had a starter of smoked salmon, poached egg and asparagus and they said it was delicious. For mains, two had fish and chips, one gammon and I had a main portion of the ribs with Asian salad. All of us thought the food was excellent. Very large portions, nice and hot and perfectly cooked. I have to comment on my ribs. The best ribs I have tasted in a long time and as I couldn't finish them, they were wrapped up for me to bring home.The guy and the waitress who looked after us were friendly and pleasant and the service was really good.We will definitely return. Top class food.

We're driving through the village and decided to stop at the pub for a drink. It was midweek around 5pm when we got there and the pub was quiet with a few locals in but not busy. We tend to like real ales or craft beer so were just having a look at the pumps to see if there was anything different to try, there wasn't anything that stood out. The girl behind the bar did not greet us as we went in or acknowledge us until she had finished serving the previous person which in such a small place a Hi would have made us feel welcome. When she came to us she didn't say a word so my husband asked if they had any bottled craft beers, she just said no. We ordered a Guiness and a lager and went out to the garden to drink them as didn't really feel welcome. We live in Lowdham a village only a couple of miles away and like to pop into different places for a drink or a bite to eat, but would not go back there as it definitely wasn't as friendly as surrounding pubs. The 2 points are for the look of the place and the beers.

Cracking little pub in a lovely village community. Great food and beer . The landlord and landlady go out there way to make you feel good . Does special occasions and also good dinner . This is a pub for anyone including your pets . Sky sports for a good beer and match or a nice family meal .

My family and I often dine here and take advantage of the early bird menu. Fish and chips are the most popular with us but my personal favourite is the pie with chips. Delicious.The food is great, meals are reasonably priced and the service is good. Lovely atmosphere too. No doubt we will keep returning in future.

Had an excellent Sunday lunch cooked well and plenty of it. I had roast beef with all the trimmings and an excellent sticky toffee pudding. Would recommend a visit but make sure you book to avoid disappointment.

Lovely pub serving excellent home made food. We managed to get there in time for the early evening deal otherwise it would have been rather expensive.

Eaten at this pub several times with family, had an evening meal, lunchtime special & latest meal was Sunday lunch just before Christmas. The bar/restaurant staff are always welcoming & attentive. The food choice is fairly extensive, the portions are decent & most importantly it's tasty & of good quality at reasonable prices. Everyone enjoyed their meals (12 of us) & we would all recommend & certainly be returning.

Full complement of staff for this hectically busy occasion, but we had a first-class class meal. Apart from having no Gluten free bread to offer, my Coeliac and Dairy free needs were admirably catered for. They are obviously aware of cross contamination issues. Even the limited menu could offer choices for each course , which is commendable. Under the personal supervision of mine Host and Hostess, not so much a meal as a dining experience!

Ok, so The 'Oak is our local, however it has built a fine reputation for good ales, wines and especially traditional pub lunches. This visit was a family Sunday lunch. The good thing is one doesn't order by picture as is the case at chain pubs. There's a great selection of real ales and that horrible fizzy yellow stuff if that takes your fancy or a reasonable selection of wines to suit all tastes. Staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. Excellent selection of food choices all at affordable prices. Ambiance is that of a good village local that along with church is centre of this thriving village community.We all enjoyed our family meal. Try it you'll be amazed. However suggest that you book in advance and be prepared to park in village car park as extremely busy at times. Overall Mark and Sarah are excellent hosts and should be proud of the business they have built. Chefs are brilliant and accommodating so best to advise on dietary requirements.

Nice place, good service and well cooked food. Watch out though, the "pie" is stewed steak poured over puff pastry with another puff pastry slice on the top. Tasty but not a proper pie in my opinion - disappointing for that reason only.

We booked for a special 70th Birthday lunch on a Saturday. As we had a 22month old toddler and 22month old baby we asked for speedy service at 12 noon. We were the only diners so obviously there was just a skeleton staff. However, a number of diners arrived on spec and it became busy. We weren't offered the Specials menu and didn't even see it till we had ordered, so the meal proved rather costly. Which would have been fine, except it took over two hours for the five adults to be served. One guest had to leave after the first course because of the delay ; the little family after the sweet and it just left the oldies to finish with a coffee. The food was very nice, but the service was disappointing.

My sisters and I only popped in for a drink and to share some chips and a plate of king prawns before completing our walk... What a treat! Well-kept ale and Exquisite food! The home-made chips were the best I've tasted in years. Thank you for a memorable pause in our reunion weekend.

We have eaten here a few times, great people, great service ,great food, any special request have always been action-ed. Nice atmosphere, No microwave based meals here!

On our travels around the Trent Valley and Vale of Belvoir sampling Sunday Lunch, today found us here for the first time. Immediate impression was of quiet elegance and NO canned music .Well staffed with smart, mature and knowledgeable assistants, we were directed to an oak table with two comfortable chairs and a banquette of equal comfort, especially for my friend who has back trouble. Menu's were brought and drinks orders taken. A first for me - a separate Gluten and Dairy free Menu, with appetising choices for three courses! The Roast Pork - 4 large tender slices, came with crispy crackling and crisp roast potatoes. Vegetables came in a separate bowl and were perfectly cooked. I had my own jug of red wine sauce instead of gravy! Sweets were dreamy: Eton Mess for the others to drool over and a sorbet, raspberries and crushed meringue concoction which I enjoyed. Disabled ♿ entrance is from the carpark at the rear. I didn't spot a Disabled ♿ loo but would be surprised if there wasn't one in this very well kept establishment. A return visit? Definitely!

I've eaten here about 4 or 5 times. Every meal I've had has always been extremely tasty. I had the fish and chips last time- best fish and chips I've ever had. Welcoming staff, good service. Highly recommend

One of our group had booked in advance for a family meal - quite reasonably for such a large group a set of options were sent out (3 for each course). Inevitably not everybody had responded with their choices but this was dealt with no problem on the night, and they put something off-menu together for one of the party who required a gluten-free vegetarian option. At each course everyone's food came out at once and we were generally very well looked after. Food was tasty and portions generous. Would definitely recommend for other large groups and would like to return to try other menu offerings!

I visited The Royal Oak early on a Saturday evening with my son and husband. We received a friendly welcome from the staff. The restaurant was busy already but we were offered a seat in the bar along with menus so we could decide what to eat before being seated in the restaurant which was great.We didn't have a starter as we were a bit tight on time having to be somewhere else later that evening, but the starters that were being served to other diners looked really good. The main meals that the three of us had were served very promptly and were a very generous portion. The meals were pub grub type of food ie fish and chips, pie and chips & steak and chips but were of an excellent quality. My steak was beautifully cooked and my sons' pie was full of meat. We also all had a desert, which again was of a generous size and delicious. The restaurant had a relaxed feel and the other diners were a mixture of ages and group sizes. It's conveniently located, about 5 mins from the A46.I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for excellent food which isn't too fancy. We all enjoyed our meal and wish we didn't have to rush off so quickly. We will be going back asap, perhaps to try their Sunday lunches out.

My partner & I called in for lunch at the Royal Oak last Friday. We had never been before & knew nothing about it. I must say it could have been a bit more lively. No background music of any kind & the staff were not exactly communicative, even though they were polite & efficient, which is not the same thing. The food was absolutely excellent & well presented. Pretty good on the important stuff, but atmosphere does matter, & it hasn't got much.

Came to the Royal Oak on Sunday, had an amazing meal! The starter was to die for! Black pudding, chorizo and a perfectly poached egg!!! Simply stunning!! The main, roast beef, was superb and the dessert, Baileys cheese cake was just awesome! All washed down with a lovely bottle of wine!!! From start to finish, a perfect Sunday lunch! Thank you! :D

We came here for an evening meal. Deep fried brie (we shared)2x fish and chipsWhite wine. Cost £30. The (homemade) chips were lovely, the mushy peas - lovely. Fish was very white and the tartare sauce - I could taste the fresh ingredients (clearly taste parsley)I know I can be harsh on prices, but, when the ingredients are fresh, the food homemade and the environment welcoming - I will pay and will say nice things. Service was not amazing (it was busy), drink selection not good for a local boozer and poor WI-FI. So, I can't give a 5, but it's a solid 4 and I would return and recommend.Thank youJames

Me and my boyfriend came here for a quiet drink and something to eat. I must say the food was absolutely beautiful! We had the fish and chips, and I'll tell you, the fish couldn't have been any fresher! Other customers appeared to be really enjoying their meals too, which also looked so good! It felt very intimate and the staff are very friendly. We will definitely be going there again to try more from their lovely menu. Good prices and worth every penny!

Been looking for a pub just off the Fosseway on our journeys to Lincolnshire that serves good food but has a chef that puts there own twist on the dishes and after trawling TA thro" two counties spotted the Royal Oak,so called in on Good Friday and bullseye.Very good food at very good prices seved by very friendly people and the speed at which the carpark filled up at opening time the word on this place is getting around.Highly recommended will definately call again.

Called in for first time for Friday lunch as it is in the next village to us. We really liked the way the pub looked and the atmosphere for a Friday lunch time was spot on. We had a warm welcome and good service throughout our visit. The food was excellent and all three of us really enjoyed our individual dishes of cod, liver and a salmon sandwich. We all look forward to a return visit soon.