The Royal Oak in South Kesteven

Great village pub Good food good beer Great people

Absolutely loved this pub . Really friendly and I thought all staff were excellent Food hot and tasty I would definitely visit here again

Lovely little pub,great selection of beers and wine

Found this little gem just by chance Absolutely faboulas place, food was 100% the staff very friendly and the atmosphere was buzzing. If you ate passing you have to give this place a visit 👌👌👌

This has to be the best pub I've ever been to in my life. The manager Rachel, the chef & owner Jake and all the staff went over and above to ensure our Sunday dinner for my father in law's birthday treat happened, despite us being delayed. The level of service is second to none, so caring and considerate towards my elderly father in law who was struggling that day. I can honestly say this is the best pub I've ever been to. Thank you so much to all the staff highly recommended excellent THANK YOU 😊

This has to be the best pub I've ever been to in my life. The manager Rachel, the chef & owner Jake and all the staff went over and above to ensure our Sunday dinner for my father in law's birthday treat happened, despite us being delayed. The level of service is second to none, so caring and considerate towards my elderly father in law who was struggling that day. I can honestly say this is the best pub I've ever been to. Thank you so much to all the staff highly recommended excellent THANK YOU 😊

Still the same 5 years on, good beer ,good food, good atmosphere great staff.

Excellent food, well presented and fresh. Especially loved the crab salad. The welcome and service was very good and friendly. Will come again even though visiting the area for s short time.

We love this place so very much and do come when we can do the landlord Jake a Rachel we're told me and Melanie had got engaged to be married and we were having a meal and got this and this is what this beautiful pub and beautiful people are about and we got this at our table xxx

We were looking for somewhere to eat on a very damp day with our two little dogs.When we searched on google this came up as dog friendly.Only outside is dog friendly like any other pub.Dog friendly means they allow dogs inside the premises sometimes in special areas.Not this one,if you have dogs you must sit outside.

Were do I start the staff never have I been anywhere were the staff are so good and pleasant and the atmosphere is brilliant they have beautiful pub inside and outside there is a huge under cover area with TVs heaters and also a serving window for if you want to sit outside in any weather and then a beautiful beer garden for the summer and then the food is second to none and the Sunday dinners are the best I've tasted and now I go for Sunday dinner when ever me and the wife get chance. And it's all set in a beautiful and friendly village of longbenigton. So if you get the chance to go then do so and the landlord Jake and the manager Rachel will be happy to greet you. And well done to all at the royal oak. X

Dogs allowed outside not inside.Great when it’s cold and raining and you want food!

Lovely beer garden, great place to meet with friends for a drink. Although pretty expensive. However, you pay for the atmosphere aswell. Can go winter and summer and sit outside as they have heaters!

As a frequent visitor to The Royal Oak who enjoys taking advantage of their rather large and excellent beer garden, I've found a recent comment rather puzzling. The reviewer claims the establishments website says they're dog friendly (a conundrum in itself as they do not currently have a website) and then goes on to claim they're not dog friendly at all. I wouldn't normally take the time to dispute someone else's experience, but I found this particular comment to be both unfounded and unfair, especially as their main complaint is that they couldn't bring their dog inside - an entirely reasonable expectation when a dog 'inside' creates multiple hazards and safety issues for both staff, customers and itself. Dog friendly doesn't automatically mean they can access all areas. The owner is clearly a huge dog lover and provides ample facilities for dogs out in the beer garden including a large, well heated and sheltered patio (particularly pretty at night when all the lights are on!), water bowls and an absolutely fantastic dog barrel dispenser (pictured!) Many people in Long Bennington use these facilities most happily with their canine friends on a regular basis, myself and friends included. As long as you're not attempting to sit outside in short-sleeves during the British spring time, the outdoor heaters provide ample warmth for those looking to enjoy a drink and a natter in the company of their dogs. My personal experience has been nothing but positive - friendly, warm staff, great menu, great atmosphere both inside and out. Highly recommend!

Fresh food, well cooked, dog friendly. We meet up in Sherwood , walk the dogs and have a great lunch at the Royal Iak

I have not been here for long time but today was lovely a woman on her own I walked in lovely atmosphere no strange looks bar staff lovely food menu looked great but couldn't stay for meal a great smoke area even though I don't smoke you could sit comfortably with friends that do over all great pub Christine wood

Amazing! The food was great value and delicious, better than many restaurants, beautifully presented. My husband's stake was sublime. The atmosphere and decor are warm and cosy. The staff is chill and very attentive. We already said we'll have to visit again.

We had a most delicious Sunday lunch here, our hostess was most welcoming and the young staff couldn't have been more attentive. We were served quickly, without being rushed. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Royal Oak 😊

We visited for a drink - unfortunately dogs aren't allowed inside but there is a covered outdoor area with heaters.

A great place to eat and meet .

It a great place the food is first class The staff are very helpful

We had a meal on Saturday night (7th Oct 23) we all had something of the chefs specials board and the food was absolutely incredible!! The staff we're extremely polite and lovely, the landlord went above and beyond for us. Highly recommended this pub, you won't be disappointed!! Thank you for being so kind and lovely and making our weekend perfect.

A great pub just off the A1, the Sunday roast was lovely with more veg than you can eat, a very nice amount of meat with each meal and all very good quality cooked well. All of the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Definitely recommend and if you are on the A1 its only a couple of minutes drive off with much better food than you are going to get in a services.

Went for midweek evening meal for 2. Brought our dog with us which meant we had to eat in the beer garden. Food was good, reasonable sized portion. Service was quick. Difficult to comment on atmosphere as we weren't really in it! Would recommend if in the area and want to bring your dog with you

Traditional pub, good restaurant plus pub garden

Nice pub ...Next time may go earlier for food..

Very nice establishment and the staff are friendly and very welcoming

Had a couple of pints of banks amber really good , also had steak &Guinness pie mash and peas absolutely yum couldn't fault it best pie I've had for a long time.

Great food and the staff are excellent very friendly too

Service and food excellent lovely atmosphere

Friendly staff, lovely cosy traditional pub. Very nice food!

Been there tonight I got ribeye stake 💯% wife got hunters chicken beautifull from. Gsyps very that's very good because we know quality food

We had an excellent meal, so tasty would definitely recommend. The staff are so friendly and helpful.

Nice place to be! Friendly service

Cracking pub, great food and portions, helpful staff, highly recommended, will deffinately be back

Very friendly staff, Food is very good, and good prices. Lovely garden to sit in. Would highly recommend

Just good village pub with garden.

1 of the best put food ever, even did a sausage for our dog

Called in for Sunday lunch on the off-chance of getting a table. Although very busy, staff were welcoming and accommodating. We had a superb meal and would recommend this venue but would advise pre-booking!.

Excellent Sunday Roast and friendly staff.

Great place for outdoor garden and fab Sunday lunch!

Great Guiness on draught and super staff and service

Very good place to visit brilliant out door area good selection of drinks and very nice staff

Amazing food. Great atmosphere. Attentive staff.

Ate there last night at light notice absolutely superb from start to finish food was to die for service was brilliant would definitely recommend fantastic

Lovely pub with a wonderful beer garden.

Excellent Sunday lunch, fantastic service too.

A rare find! Excellent service, the staff go above and beyond! Highly recommended!

Meal was lovely as always but trying to enter the pub was a night mare with people stood drinking blocking the entrance

The food was delicious And the service was good

Lovely food and cosy atmosphere.Really enjoyed our meal. Thank you 5*

The food was delicious. Friendly atmosphere. Great service. The minted lamb pie was so good.

Stopped for a swift pint on the way home from Grantham, lovely welcome and cosy atmosphere. Looking forward to returning for a bite to eat sometime soon

Nice pub friendly staff from what I witnessed.

Food is 12/10 best pub food I've had and very reasonably priced

Fantastic pub. It's changed so much since I last went in.

Lovely atmosphere, great staff and excellent food. Love the garden area

Always good friendly staff and service, Food very well cooked and presented , have been many times and would always recommend to others

We cake down for a horse show at Arena UK and decided to find a nice pub We telephoned to make sure they could accommodate us and our little horse box. The lady on the phone was really friendly and able to tell my fussy veggie mum what her options were This is a really pretty pub, it has kirb appeal and the outside area is very well thought out, with an outside bar area and little gazebos above tables l We were seated in a little snug area we noticed that there were over 18 areas which was a nice touch The food was absolutely delicious! Huge portions with yummy chips and salad The onion rings were massive and very tasty indeed As you will see the dessert was incredible, we were full so shared it Toilets were clean and well maintained Waitresses were very friendly and attentive Defo check this place out!

Nice staff good drinks bit pricey no food on a Friday???

Fantastic Sunday lunch - thank you 😁

Great pub Great staff very friendly

Had a wonderful meal with my family, really generous dishes for a great price. The gardens are absolutely gorgeous, great atmosphere, so much work gone into making the place welcoming, feels very safe as well.

Delicious and generous Sunday Lunch

A lovely pub with plenty of really nice outdoor, covered and heated seating areas to have a drink or two

Haven't been here in ages but most Impressed by the lovely job made of the beer garden. Heartwarming atmosphere & chearful staff. Highly recommended

Very friendly marvellous outdoor area at the back too.

Great service and great food every time. Seating outside and in . Really nice feel to the place.

Fantastic friendly great food and drinks

An absolute Gem, such a wonderful place to eat and drink on a sunny afternoon. I cannot recommend this place enough..

Fantastic staff,service and of course, the meal.I can highly recommend this dining experience. 😊❤❤

Love this place with its friendly atmosphere and the new area out back for social distance drinking woth soft lighting in the evening is great.

Nice atmosphere got things sorted to cope with safety during covid .

Attentive and comfortably happy staff. Menu's look amazing and a hidden gem of an experience hides behind the bar area

Great place to meet friends for lunch. Lovely service - even during these difficult times. Thank you

Excellent Sunday roast lunch with good beer as well. Service good as well. Deffo recommended

Decent food and drinks. Great garden. Just off the A1.

Very well arranged social distancing measures in place, lovely staff, good food!

Excellent. Very clean and welcoming. Nice back garden. Large food portions .Recommend a visit if you are in the area.

This pub meets the covid 19 rules and regulations. Plus the staff are extremely friendly and efficient

No registering of name and address

Great pub, perfect set up for social distancing

Quick food, loads of it. Amazing. Rachel a great manager

Very enjoyable food excellent good atmosphere

Excellent food & service. Will definitely go again.

Staff unfriendly although mentioned in a number of guides, NOT dog friendly. Sadly a miserable time in what looked like a nice pub.

Great village pub. An ideal stop off on the A1. Food is very good we had Sunday dinner. Staff and beer also excellent. Highly recommended. Book if you can. It gets busy at times.

Good beer not much room to get to the bar when busy

Excellent meal at a lovely village pub which has lovely staff (nothing was too much trouble) and the prices were reasonable as well. Great place. We're not local but will be back again. This was our 4th visit in 4 years and it's been like this on every occasion.

What a lovely pub. Stopped for lunch on long journey south as so close to A1. Great food, lovely staff and every attention to detail. Will definitely visit again on next trip

Amazing food..and lots of it, fast table service, excellent prices. We would happily travel the hour to have food like this again x

Highly overrated. Food was ok, nothing more. If you visit with children you will be made to feel very unwelcome.

Since they altered it I have not been. A friend and I went over one when it reopened. And couple sat outside as we were going in and they turned to us and don't think we would be welcome in the pub. So we walked away and l was born in the village.

Great food, great bar staff and a chilled pub :)

Been going in there the last 20 years the latest landlord has made a massive in improvement food excellent and staff always very friendly

What a find on our way back to Essex from Wetherby Races excellent service and food, the atmosphere was great

Hi Food drinks and service excellent

Very nice Sunday lunch and plenty of it. Will return.

Really great place. Never been before and had a lovely pie and new potatoes with a glass of wine. Very pleasant and attentive staff. Can't wait to return.

Steeped in history - amazing place.