The Royal Oak at Burford in West Oxfordshire

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 !

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 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.

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

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

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.

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👍

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

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.

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

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.

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

We have stayed here before a few years ago and so we called for drinks for old times sake. No friendly welcome, no atmosphere. Just asked if we wanted another drink as they were closing

We decided to have dinner here and we were not disappointed. We were greeted by a pleasant young man who kindly showed us to our table. We had a delicious meal, my Moroccan lamb and apricot pie was very tasty with the pastry was perfect and not soggy. Our meals came out piping hot and the service was excellent.

Went here for Sunday lunch, was very lucky to get a table as we hadn’t made a reservation. Luckily they had a no show so we sat down straight away. We had the roast and must say we are glad we chose this place to eat. Very friendly staff and great service. Food was presented well and the desert was spot on as well. Great little find and highly recommended.

We enjoyed our roast dinner, the food quality was very good and it came out in good time. The pub is just off the High Road, so very convenient after walking around the shops in Burford

Excellent meal. We booked online, were greeted by name at the bar and felt immediately welcome. The staff were friendly and efficient. We ordered a range of pies and fish cake. We were all very impressed with the delicious food and quality of produce. There...

My wife and I spent a week in Burford and this was the stand out pub in the centre just off the main high street. The ales were well kept, the locals and staff very friendly and my wife says the Sunday roast was as...

The best pub in Burford friendly staff and locals. Good beer and good choice of wine. We went for Sunday lunch it was lovely big plateful beef cooked to perfection and really tasty cauliflower cheese. Lovely roasted potatoes and vegetables cooked just right. Not the...

Stumbled upon this lovely little pub and does incredible gluten free options. I’m gluten intolerant and fed up of not having good options whereas this place was great! Fully catered to me and clear GF menu 😊 I had the curry and fish and chips...

Amazing food. Pie heaven!!!!!!!! You have to visit!,,, both myself and my husband had pies. Absolutely delicious. Will definitely return in the future.

We were told the Royal Oak serves the best pies in Burford. Spot on! Had a fabulous dinner in their cosy pub area. Service was great and the ambience was fabulous. Can highly recommend dinner here. Also, the Eton mess for desert was delicious!!!!

Stayed here for 2 nights bed and breakfast 😊 >beautiful place >clean, comfortable and friendly staff >reasonable price > breakfast was lovely, nice and hot plenty of coffee and tea offered > highly recommended accommodation in the middle of the village.

Stayed for two nights, the room was a little dated with mould on the shower curtain and cracked tiles but the bed was super comfy and had a really good nights sleep. The woman who greeted us on our first day was rude though, we...

We had a lovely meal, the Veg Wellington Sunday roast was delicious. I booked this because the reviews on here said that not only the food was great but the staff were friendly and this proved to be true, really helpful and understanding. Thank you!

Totally over priced, small portions but a nice pub. I paid £18.95 for this ridiculously small portion of 7 slices of meat which was meant to be a sharing board. Luckily my pet mouse stood me up and I ate the miniature portion alone. Staff...

This is a fantastic dog friendly village pub and everything a pub should be. Situated off the main street down a quiet site road, a warm and friendly welcome awaits. There is a good range of well-kept ales and a menu with something for everyone....

We had a lovely Sunday roast here followed by a great pudding in a lovely olde world pub with really friendly staff. Highly recommended

Lovely evening meal with friends. It was a Monday night so not overly busy, staff were attentive and food was delicious. Would recommend

Popped in here at random to a very warm welcome I fancied the pie, they had run out but the chef said he would make another one but it would take an hour. So we ordered some starters to share, another round of drinks and...

Very accommodating food wise (which is delicious) very reasonably priced. Great selection on tap for Wandsworth cask lines.

Friends were visiting us, having been to the Royal Oak before they chose to take us there for a meal. The food was excellent - their pies are outstanding! Although one of our party is a hard-to-please vegetarian, he cleared his plate! Beer and wine...

This pub continues to impress. Great menu. Great staff. Great beer!! I have visited several times these last few weeks and everyone left happy. Recommended

Visited here for Sunday lunch as a party of 5 pub was busy but our table was ready even though we were early service was great very quick and friendly 3 of us had pork which was lovely as was the lamb and steak pie...

The royal Oak in burford is a place where you can chill out and chat with the landlord and staff everyone is so nice they make time to chat too everyone. The menu is great with so much that my wife and myself had to...

The room is a converted stable room. That should not be a problem, but in this case there’s been no attempt to make the room pleasant. There’s a fragrance box in the bathroom! Poorly finished. Cracked tiles, and mould, in the severely dated bathroom There’s...

Food and welcome good. The hotel room was very poorly presented with mould and broken tiles in the bathroom An electric shower shows up the lack of plumbing available. The electrics in the room are very dubious and the balcony on the website photo turns...

The “welcome” was perfunctory at best. We ordered food and a couple of pints and were required to pay in advance - I can’t remember that ever happening before. The food and beer were perfectly ok but the atmosphere was so lacking in warmth that...

Stopped for lunch after a long walk around Burford, Lovely friendly pub, good food and drinks. Also has a Gluten Free menu which was important for us. Venison burger was a special and delicious £18.95.

Had planned trip to Burford which ended up being on a Sunday, so naturally Sunday lunch was a must! The Royal Oak was the first pub we came across so we decided to try there. We were not disappointed as I think we had one...

Was recommended to visit here for their pies, and they didn't disappoint, I had the Moroccan lamb and apricot, pastry for melt in your mouth, as was the lamb, so tasty, great service and good atmosphere, highly recommend 😊