The Royal Oak at Burford in West Oxfordshire

Had a great Sunday lunch. Food excellent (especiallyfor a fussy vegetarian). Staff friendly and helpful. We went on a last minute whim to celebrate a birthday and they were very accommodating.

During our recent holiday in The Cotswolds we were in the lovely village of Burford. For lunch we went to The Royal Oak. I can imagine that this is a super nice and cosy place in the evening. Unfortunately that doesn't apply during lunch. The food was fine, the atmosphere okay - but clearly less than in Stratford-upon-Avon earlier that week - and the service was not very friendly.

Called for dinner early evening on a week day, not overly busy although was filling up by 19-30. Horizon golden ale wasn't the best kept. A fairly simple menu and I was struggling a little for choice. Steak pie would have been my option but previous reviewers photos had put me off (I saw said dish being served to the next table and it looked far better than the photos on Google) Went for the ham and eggs and a side of onion rings, which was good, the ham was cut thick, quality and plenty of it. I won't include my photo of it because it really doesn't do it justice. Service was friendly and polite. Unfortunately they add a service charge which we really don't get or agree with round our parts, surely the customer should be the judge of the service they receive.

The roast beef Sunday dinner is to die for!!!!!

Met friends and stayed for lunch. Drinks were not cheap. Food was ok, had the charcuterie share at a cost of £19.50. 10pcs of dried meat, 4 chunks of toasted sourdough bread, 6 small gherkins, olive oil with balsamic vinegar and 8 olives, in my opinion about £5 over priced! Then had a portion of fries, cost £5.25…..frozen chips reasonable portion, again IMO about £2.50 overpriced. Shame nice enough place but well overpriced

Great service, we were met with happy and energetic staff, the atmosphere was perfect for a Sunday dinner, the portions were great and we even got a parking space!

A traditional pub with rooms in the centre of Burford. I stayed here for two nights in a large comfortable room with a king size bed. It has a cosy bar and a separate dining area. They serve the best pies I've ever eaten! Breakfast was also excellent and freshly cooked. Great beer. Friendly staff. There is parking. Highly recommended.

I visited on a Friday lunchtime and got a table for two. The service was lovely and the ambience really good, however it did take 30 minutes for a simple order of two dishes. We got the ham and fish & chips. The ham was decent, however the fish & chips were disappointing. They fish was from frozen and the batter was very oily, the chips were mediocre too and the mashed peas were inedible.

No room review as beer and meal only. However, we're sure they're fab! Called in on the off chance that a table was free and they fitted us in which was much appreciated. We both had Cotswold pies and they were fantastic! The accompanying chips, mash, veggies and gravy were excellent! The 6X was very welcome too! Highly recommended!

Really friendly staff and great food

Didn't stay in, only ate at the restaurant. The lamb was superb!

A very welcoming traditional pub. Lovely beers too

Visited the restaurant yesterday for the first time, as a treat for my parents whilst they visited. The staff were extremely accommodating as I booked a table for 2 by accident and not 4. They found us a comfortable table and their service was brilliant throughout. The food was amazing. The pies were out of this world, cooked to perfection with the most tasty gravy. I love local and will most certainly visit again

We stayed in Burford for three nights and visited here on our first night. What a welcome. The staff could not have been more friendly. They were attentive without being overbearing. The menu is good solid pub grub and is good value. Would highly recommend.

We stayed for one night and the room was very good. Right in the heart of the village with nice beers and food. Limited parking so we parked on the road, semi reassured that the traffic wardens are unlikely to be out. Weekends it’s a very tourist area, if you can go in the week it’s a very laid back feel.

Had a meal at this pub on one night when we stayed at Burford, lovely pub atmosphere great staff friendly and food excellent I hade the steak pie which was one of the best I have hade proper pie not just a pie on a dish with a pasty lid .

Excellent pies, but I didn't like my veggies being high on boiled cabbage. Equally impressive to the pie & gravy is the prawn in cream nduja sauce. We enjoyed the chocolate orange pud too. Wish we were local not just for the food, but also the friendly local crowd. My pie hating husband also loved it. Service is like a traditional pub so the prices are too high for the current ambience.. but I would pay the price for excellent and generously portioned food.

Fantastic for Gluten Free! So many options including chips cooked in a separate fryer!

Delicious lunch beef & ale pie with perfectly cooked veg. Nice unfussy pub. Friendly staff &excellent service

We came here for Sunday lunch must say it was very good we had the roast beef and chicken ham, leek pie all were well presented the only thing it could have a little more mash with pies the staff were fantastic start to finish so thank you 😀

The best pies I’ve ever had. Great and lovely service.

SKIP the Angle and DINE HERE at this Neighborhood MUST Ambience: 10: fireplaces, diners, dogs, and drinks Service: the staff actually welcomed me as a walk in with no ressie, and a dog, sat us at the best table, and took care of us with ordering their personal favorites (mushroom pie for one) Food: 11 out of 10: the single best pie I've ever had in the UK; with greens and mash and a sauce that was delicious: seriously gourmet pie and perfectly cooked crust: the sweet potato soup also was perfect. Thank you for making us feel welcome and seen and valued, even though we were only ONE; SKIP the Angel next door and dine here!

We visited for the first time on NYE lunchtime and had a wonderful experience. Great customer service from the family that run the establishment. Lovely people. Very accommodating to our family and even our dogs. The best steak we can ever remember. Well done everyone...

The pie was so good that there wasn’t anything left to photograph

Absolutely delicious pies. We had the mushroom and truffle & beef brisket and peppercorn sauce and WOW best pies we’ve ever eaten. Great portion size and flavours to die for. Real hidden gem!!

Had a late afternoon Sunday lunch here, always a slight worry if it's late, we arrived earlier than our booking so expected to have a drink in the bar beforehand but we were seated straight away, really friendly service by everyone! I had the beef roast dinner and my wife had pork, was fantastic! Really tasty and felt very home cooked! Guinness was great too. Would definitely recommend

Great pub and the best pie I have ever had steak and ale Great staff very friendly made us feel very welcome Definitely worth a visit !

Went here for my birthday. Had a fantastic time. Staff were lovely, food and drinks were great. We stayed in a lovely warm doub room upstairs.

Our second visit as convenient site for our flight from RAF Brize Norton. Cosy clean room with en suite. Good food in the pub friendly helpful hosts.

Ambience: 10: fireplaces, diners, dogs, and drinks Service: the staff actually welcomed me as a walk in with no ressie, and a dog, sat us at the best table, and took care of us with ordering their personal favorites (mushroom pie for one) Food: 11 out of 10: the single best pie I've ever had in the UK; with greens and mash and a sauce that was delicious: seriously gourmet pie and perfectly cooked crust: the sweet potato soup also was perfect. Thank you for making us feel welcome and seen and valued, even though we were only ONE; SKIP the Angel next door and dine here!

Went in for lunch, food was amazing!

we ate here 2 nights and had lovely meals. The pub itself is a traditional, busy and welcoming, place to spend the evening. a mixture of drinkers and eating. They has some great real ales and landlady was friendly. The food was magic- they are famous for pies and boy are they great, you have to have them. the rest looked nice, but with pies like that dont mess around!!

Didn’t stay in the rooms, went only for lunch. Pies were so tasty, the crust was perfect, and the portions very filling! They even suggested that they cut the pie into two as we were sharing one main. Service was quick , and reasonable prices too. Thank you

If you're after a community spirit-driven public house, perhaps give this pub a miss. Some (real) locals still frequent it, but there are better pubs in Burford. It's a shame when staff make you feel in the way and a bother with an abrupt manner. I won't go back unless having to meet others there.

Stopped here for lunch. Really good decision as the food was very good and plentiful (ham, egg and chips, and scampi baguette). The food was also very good value for the quantity and quality. We have never visited before but felt very comfortable and welcomed. You probably don’t need to have a side of onion rings, but you probably should get them anyway because they’re great!

Very good Sunday lunch. Also very busy, so service can be slow.

Great family meal at The Royal Oak at Burford this evening. Delicious pies amongst the strong menu. Service was prompt and friendly and the place had a nice ambience.

Great service from start to finish.

Food and service was excellent.

This unsuspecting pub was great and exceeded all expectations. Extremely kind, warm staff that made us as out-of-towners feel very welcome. Delicious food with great dietary restriction accommodation. Would fully recommend!

Food was absolutely amazing. Fresh, hot and tasty. I’m glad we booked here. Portions were excellent and the pies are so delicious. They are full with filling, I had the peppercorn brisket pie and it was one of the best pies I’ve ever had in a restaurant. The pub was quiet when we arrived and during our meal but it was quite early but it got busier after 12:30 ish. The music was nice and the staff were amazing and attentive. Service was quick and they couldn’t help enough for anything you asked! 10/10 recommend and definitely would return.

Best pies in the world. Would recommend to anyone

Lovely overnight stay with great breakfast, Harry, the owner, is so helpful and friendly, he makes the most delicious pies, we purchased two to bring home. Room was comfortable and very clean. We had a lovely overnight stay here.

Great food - Brisket & peppercorn sauce pie was amazing

One of the best dishes I've ever tasted. One of the best dishes I’ve ever tried.

Lovely pub. Great beer and delicious food. Really nice room for a stay over. Best pub in Burford by a long way! Thourouly recommend.

We actually stayed here for three nights to attend a nearby wedding. The booking process, welcome by staff, and the room itself were excellent. Clean, good bed, warm. good bathroom and shower - could not complain, and we were very comfortable. The breakasts that went with this booking were superb as well - hot, fresh, nicely presented, with top class local country produce (eggs, bacon, sausage etc.). Unfortuantely we could'nt sample a main meal here, but I am sure it would have been good, considering every day was rammed with locals who had booked dinner or lunch. Good little bar too, with Wadworth 6X and Henry's IPA on tap (what's not to like!), and the pub kept in the quaint style and architecture to the rest of historic Burford. The Royal Oak is a real gem off the High Street in Burford.

We only went for the food and it was delicious, the pies were amazing 🤩🤩

Food was delicious. Actually the best food we’ve had since we’ve been in the area. The one thing that brought our experience down was when we paid the bill. Our bill was for just over 58 pounds. I paid but noticed he charged me 85 pounds and held the payment terminal so it was upside down to me. It could have been an honest mistake but if I hadn’t caught it I would have been overcharged by 27 pounds. Just be aware.

Such a great dinner experience! The service was friendly and efficient and the staff truly cared about making our experience an excellent one. We had the fish & chips, cauliflower cheese, seasonal vegetables, and the minted pea soup. All were fresh, flavorful, and copious. The vegetables were so fresh and perfectly steamed and the cauliflower was cooked perfectly and enveloped in a delicious tangy cheese sauce. So good! Do yourself a favor and make sure to go!

Booked here after a trip to the Cotswold Wildlife Park. We were a little apprehensive with a later booking for Sunday Roast (16:30) booking any pub. This place was accommodating from start to finish. They kindly put the birthday cake (for our 2 year old) behind the bar) and lit it/presented it for his birthday after he’d finished his kids roast dinner - which he told us was delicious. Staff were very friendly, service great and the food was amazing (both adults and kids roast dinners). The perfect way to end our day out in the Cotswolds. Thanks guys

The food was excellent and staff was very helpful and friendly.

Beautiful family run pub Very friendly and beautifully decorated and spotless Food is top notch outstanding Excellent vegatarian options Our favourite place to eat and drink in burford Lorna and Dave Buckinghamshire

Excellent lunch with friends very friendly staff fabulous choice on the menu. A lovely find just off the main High Street so not mad busy. Thank you for a great experience

We ordered beef sunday roast which was a perfect choice, taste and quantity wise. The staff was so friendly and professional. Worth visiting it again!

Off the main road quiet location. Staff lovely. Food good 👍 😋 happy to go back for meals

Great food as usual Service brilliant too

Food was amazing 🤩 We both had the Cotswold Pie Co pies which were delicious and hot. Proper pies with a proper bottom crust, and not soggy. A great selection of drinks Service was second to none. We were greeted as soon as we walked through the door and even though it seemed busy, a table was found for us immediately. Drinks and food order were taken very quickly and we didn't have to wait long for our food 10/10

We had, my husband and I, roast beef and roast lamb with all the trimmings. Hadn’t had a Sunday lunch for ages, just hit the spot!

Visited for dinner. The beef and Guinness pie was the best I’ve ever eaten! Friendly service, good place to visit again.

(Restaurant review) I stopped by by chance while passing by. I had a pie and a blue cheese burger, and both were so delicious that I ate them with a sigh.

While driving throughout the Cotswolds, I stopped and had a wonderful meal at The Royal Oak! This pub had an extensive gluten free menu full of pub favourites, which I found very intriguing. I ordered a Sunday roast with beef, the fish and chips, and a gluten free beer. The fish and chips were the standout - fluffy, thick chips, and lovely crispy fish. I also adored the horseradish dip. Unexpected winner! The Sunday roast had nice sides, and the gluten free Yorkshire pudding was delightful. The gravy was also very flavourful, despite being a bit runnier than I prefer. My only complaint was the toughness of the beef - after being inquired by the server, I asked for it to be rare. Unfortunately, it arrived a lot more cooked and tough than I had hoped. I didn’t end up finishing it. Overall, if you are gluten free and want to indulge in proper pub grub, this is a must in the area!

The Sunday Roasted was very delicious, abundant quantity and correct service. Advisable

We have just returned from the Royal Oak in Burford. Excellent table Thee most delicious pie Excellent attentive, friendly service. Great buzz & atmosphere We will be back. Well done team. 👏 👏 👏

Lovely traditional English pub. Food is excellent, staff and owners are what you’d expect from a traditional pub. Friendly and accommodating. We went for drinks, which turned into food. Not a 3 course meal because that wasn’t what we wanted. They accommodated with ease. This is English home cooked food and a really welcoming place to eat drink n stay. I will definitely come back.

We did a bit of research before choosing The Royal Oak and couldn’t resist trying the famous pies we had read so much about. We weren’t disappointed. Couldn’t fault a thing about our evening. The staff were welcoming and accommodating - allowing us extra time and drinks while we made room for dessert! The food was delicious. Believe the hype about the pies!!!

Continues to be excellent. Varied menu and quick service. My guests have all left happy and well fed. Staff all attentive and professional. Ideal place for lunch. Recommended.

My friends and I enjoyed a very pleasant light lunch here. Helpful staff and pleasant surroundings. Competitive prices.

Cute pub had parking pub food good and good breakfast included.

Had a lovely meal, staff pleasant and attentitive, lovely atmosphere.

Went there to eat, very good, quality and price were right. Quiet garden. Unfortunately we didn't stay there overnight.

Great place to eat in a traditional pub. Lovely atmosphere and the pies are delicious and amazing but so is the rest of the menu too. Will definitely come back again when I am in the area. Thanks for a lovely meal.

I think it’s the one of the best places to eat in Burford for reasonable prices ! Very cosy atmosphere and friendly staff! The portions are very generous and tasty! I would highly recommend trying the variety of pies they have on offer! Maybe a one for two ☺️! Thank you for doing a great job!

Very good and friendly staff plus great cresh4 Lucy and I when Moira was shopping 😁

Dined here tonight on the recommendation from our campsite owners. Not the best experience on the first night of our holiday!. Fish & chips (gluten free) Chicken pie & chips 1 1/2 pints Amstel 2x 1/2 pints Bierra Moretti £60.11 !!! Batter on fish like chewing leather and hard to cut, Fish over cooked, a little pot of peas and twelve chips yes twelve chips for the pricely sum of £17.50 ! I asked for a few more chips and fair play they obliged. Chicken pie very nice but again very small portion of chips. 1/2 pint Amstel flat as a cup of tea Service very good but charged for at 10% without our consent.

Had a surprise lunch for a colleague's 50th birthday. Staff were all friendly and attentive. Food was excellent.

My partner and I just went for lunch. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We had burgers and fish and chips. Thank you for this nice experience guys. I definitely recommend this place.

The kitchen porter, I believe his name is tommy, verbally harassed me and tried to finger my 10 year old sister.

A pub restaurant where you can enjoy delicious meat pies. The warmly cooked pie is filled with delicious sauce and meat, making it a must-try. The nearby village is also quiet, making it great for sightseeing.

Lovely food and service myself and my husband will visit again 😊

Great little pub in side street, inside is very big with plenty of seats, large beer garden at the back. Nice selection of ales and beers👍

A lovely little pub in a beautiful town. We dropped by as we had a hankering for a pie, and they did not disappoint. Highly recommend.

Far to expensive!! 5 pound service charge that we didn't know about, drinks a rip off foods ok but nothing special but again with the service charge on top a rip off , avoid this place there are cheaper places if you look around we didn't and payed the price!!

This is a lovely pub with a few rooms you can stay in. The beer is good and they serve delicious meals.

Popped in for a drink. Was charged £12.85 for a pint of Wadworth 6X, a Latte and a packet of crisps. Sat down and realised that seemed rather a lot so questioned it with a young barman that had taken over. He told us the prices of each and offered a refund on the overcharge. So advise you check what you are charged. The premises were clean and pleasant. The beer very good. No stars for rooms as didn't stay there.

Holidaying in local area & decided to try a local pub for Sunday lunch, and I'm glad we chose The Royal Oak. The roast beef was a good size, very hot, lots of veg & was absolutely delicious! I had to try the waffle for dessert which needed the scoop of ice-cream to lift it, but was charged extra £2.95 for it which makes it a pricey dessert. The ice cream should have been included with the dessert or an extra £1 charged imo. Partner had sticky toffee pudding which was really good. Sourdough roll for the starter was very doughy, slices of bread would have been better, and there wasn't enough butter or balsamic vinegar in the pot with olive oil. Overall, a really good meal, with friendly attentive staff.

Food was great, i had he game pie, im not normally a fan of pies because they go soggy, but this one was good. The game is quite rich and the meal is super filling!!! Deffo recommend

Had a lovely meal with friends at The Royal Oak lovely Guinness and lovely food. Beef brisket and peppercorn sauce is definitely worth a try!!

Lovely warm pub but don't cater for drinkers. You're made to feel uncomfortable unless you have a food booking

Lovely Sunday Lunch! Food was delicious, very generous portions of meat which was beautifully presented and freshly prepared. Very friendly efficient service and plenty of choice on menu. Nice cosy environment on a wet November day. Good value too! Would highly recommend

Lovely country pub. Really welcoming staff who were absolutely fantastic with service/ keeping on-top of things. Fish and chips were excellent, and pie was lovely. Portions were also excellent value for money. Drinks prices were reasonable, especially for the area.

We always make a point of eating here when visiting Burford. The pies are absolutely fantastic with such a wide choice plus the service is always friendly and welcoming.

It's all about the pies! We'd booked a table for 6pm and arrived early. We were quickly seated with menus and drinks. We have spent the past two years seeking out the best steak pie in the UK, having had very high quality pie experiences in Northumbria and Cumbria, we are often dubious when trying a new pie as we have been let down many times. I am very pleased to say that The Cotswold Pie Company steak and ale pie, as eaten at The Royal Oak, is officially the best pie we've ever tasted. Highly recommend.

We,ve been here before, it was always good. But... The 'new' pie w/ pork,black pudding & apple is fantastic.However much Burford Is a tourist trap. The price of the beers here is very good. Compared to the tourist trap 'scrap yard' we drank in,in Oxford last night.Did,nt even get a full pint for more money.

Went for Sunday lunch and wasn’t disappointed. Tasty roast beef, Yorkshire, roasties, cauliflower cheese, veg and gravy. Good selection of puddings too.

A fantastic pub, we hadn't booked a table arrived hungry on a Saturday evening called into this busy pub, the super friendly host found us a table, we enjoyed great food & wine with excellent service. My one vegetarian main on the specials board had sold out but the Chef kindly made me an alternative tasty dish. Would highly recommend this pub and will definitely visit again.

Well thanks to someone cancelling we managed to get a table, a couple of things off the menu were sold out so the chefs went above and beyond to cook something fresh that wasn’t in the menu but kindly suggested, and they were not wrong, thank you We were greeted by a warm smile and excellent customer service throughout the whole evening would definitely recommend as the food was delicious and atmosphere welcoming Can’t wait to return ( will book next time ) Thank you guys for everything x

The staff were good, generally the food was good but my only gripe was that the dessert I had at £7.95 was overpriced. I ordered three scoops of ice cream, which at that price I would expect to be good quality, but sadly not. The ice cream was basic and cheap. People know when they’re being served the cheap stuff so you shouldn’t do it.

Had a lovely dining experience.. Fantastic filletv steak that chef got absolutely right ( black and blue) excellent head waiter, John who came and checked our order was fineml. Good choice of wine. If you're having the steak I'd recommend the South African Pinotageb... Desert Belgium Waffle with strawberries.l and maple syrup could have done with some cream but still delicious....Enjoy

Great, reasonably-priced food and drink. Friendly, helpful staff and excellent background music. We’ll definitely come again next time we’re in Burford