The Royal Oak Pub in Rotherham

We had such a lovely couple of pints at the Royal Oak just now. Lesley (Landlady) made us feel very welcome and served us delicious pints of Sam Smiths and two pie and mash dinners (I had the steak and ale - so tasty). My Dad is from Ulley (an Ulley-er) and he has lovely memories of the pub in its golden years. It's so nice to see the place under new management and on a new journey. Food was reasonably priced and the atmosphere was great. We will for sure be back - thanks Lesley!

A stain on the village of Ulley, if you're an idiot and liked to be told by countless signs what to do , this is the place for you, if like the rest of us you have your own mind then forget this place most people have we can relax knowing it'll be closing soon.

We met up with family. The surrounding are lovely. We had Sunday lunch and it was beautiful. Thank you

Staff great , food great , lovely surroundings, lots off choice definitely going back 😀

Called today limited menu because of mid week had gammon thrice cooked chips egg and peas absolutely fantastic great selection of beer good old fashioned pub will definitely be back

Had lunch at the Royal Oak for my Mum's 90th birthday. The landlord and landlady made us really welcome and service was excellent. We ordered different dishes but they were all well cooked and good value for money. I recommend this pub and hope the pub does well in the future.

Nice friendly, efficient service. We had a cheese and pickle sandwich and a portion of chips between the two of us. We also had a coffee and half pint of beer. All of this for about £12. We were very impressed. There were lots of picnic tables outside the pub so good for eating outdoors and enjoying the sunshine.

Great pub with excellent beer and food at great prices! It’s a digital detox zone… but if you need to use your phone… just pop outside.

I am so glad this pub is open again! 😃 Second time back. New staff running the venue are working really hard and care about ensuring the drink and food prepared onsite are top notch. We popped in today before the football, had their fish and chips and burger, Wow amazing food. What ever you do ask for "Pete's Chips" he's cracked how a chip should be cooked. 10/10 Also, there are many specialty meals evenings planned so check them out. We'll definitely be back. I know it's a Sam Smiths pub, and I know u can't take your phone. But the beer is good, and cheap. The crisps are great. Take a pack of playing cards with you or a boardgame. And enjoy talking and nattering. Oh before I forget this pub is a quintessential British country pub, beautiful with a lovely safe beer garden and pleasant surroundings. Thanks to you all at the Royal Oak you are doing an amazing job. Corrected mistake, sorry Pete. Your chips are better than Dave's

It reopened a good few months ago so decided it was time to revisit, its a Sam Smith's pub so the beer is good and extremely well priced. The food however was excellent and plentiful, we both enjoyed the evening and the staff and customers were very welcoming. We will be back

Enjoyed some fab fish, chips and peas (the best I’ve ever had!) in the sunny pub garden, along with a lovely pint of Sam Smith’s OB and a pint of Pure (my favourite lager.)

Great food, great atmosphere, really friendly staff and above all a tech free zone. No Mobile phones, just good conversation.

Today we had a wonderful lunch at this beautiful pub. The sun was shining so we sat in the garden with our 2 dogs. The food was superb - the staff were friendly and the prices were very reasonable. We will most definitely be back. Thankyou to all the team !!

Lovely pub staff very friendly ... beer cheap n nice .... we go alot booked in for this Sunday.... yes there is rules but end off day staff and beer really good .. and the landlord n landlady always very polite and welcoming

Absolutely love the food here and the service second to none had Tapas for a treat this Saturday and it was a step back to a holiday in Spain, a fab night thank you Lesley & Paul

My partner and I went for a lunchtime pint today the 16th June. Really disappointed when it closed four years ago. We were pleased to see that it's still a Sam Smiths pub with reasonable beer prices. Didn't have a meal, which was good because it appears that it's necessary to book in advance. Had a peep into the restaurant, one table occupied! Lots of rules and regulations. Signs prohibiting dogs, muddy boots, electronic devices of any kind. No music. I hate loud music in pubs but gentle relaxing background music would always be welcome. Atmosphere was quite intimidating and we felt inclined to flee after the first pint. This was a Sunday and the pub was empty. Something is not quite right!!

The staff were really friendly. The food was superb, nice and warm. We were early, so it was rather quiet, but to be fair, I liked that. Would recommend it, and I will go again.

Excellent service, at last a traditional pub with lovely staff and food, highly recommended

We went for a meal to celebrate a family member’s 91st Birthday today. The food was excellent, well prepared, good value for money. The staff were very welcoming & professional too. I would be happy to go again for Sunday lunch. Thank you all kindly 💯👏🏻

This is a real traditional pub tucked away in the village of Ulley, we went on a beautiful Sunday afternoon with our dog although we couldn't take our dog inside the pub there is plenty of seating outside. I ordered Sunday dinner and,was politely informed that food couldn't be ordered for outside on a Sunday( wich is fair enough) so had a drink, then the chef came to our table and said he would make us a Sunday dinner, he did and I must say it was delicious, the pub is a great place to visit very friendly and the staff are really helpful we will try the fish and chips next time, as the landlady recommendeds it, bye the way the price's are very good too,see you soon.

Love this pub, really friendly staff, original country pub feel, lovely white wine on draught, gorgeous food, what's not to like

Never known a sams pub like it the ones near me enforce the rules but the regulars know to keep the phones away just hide them under tables when Humphrey walks in the people here shout at patrons and demand them leave. The recent reviews prove am not lying avoid this place like the plague!!

WOW!!!! Don’t recall seeing such bad reviews ever! Please… just take a few minutes to read them. I have concluded that the rude landlord makes excuses each time a negative review is posted. I had just finished work, (NHS nurse, who turned up in uniform, and would stake my professional registration on the validity of the truth of this review), when I called to make polite enquiries about visiting for meals. I was somewhat struck at the list of “rules” outside on a placard, and made a comical comment about them to the two polite bar staff inside. In conversation with them, I did agree about people using mobile phones to cheat on quiz nights and asked about taking a photo of the bar placard bragging about being a “digital detox pub” to show my husband. The two bar staff were okay with this, but as I clicked my phone I heard a rather loud “no.” As I turned to my left, I saw another barman, (I now believe him to be the much maligned rude landlord referred to on many reviews). I turned cheerfully towards him thinking he was joking. I said “sorry” to which he barked rudely and aggressively “no!” Still believing this to be typical good hearted Yorkshire banter, I said “shut up… are you joking?”. He immediately replied “leave the pub!” I asked why, and he told me in a rude and aggressive tone “you’ve told me to shut up and used your phone.” As I turned (without further comment, as it had dawned upon me that he was totally unreasonable and intransigent), he barked at me “close the door on your way out.” As the two polite and reasonable bar staff will concur, I had a conversation with them about how lovely and traditional the pub was, and that I had been a regular many years ago; I enquired about sunday lunches, about which I was advised to book. Conversely, I was also on a scouting mission on behalf of 60-70 fellow NHS workers to enquire about Christmas bookings for December. Guess what my feedback and decision might be? Hmmm… reminds me of a previous reviewer = “run like a concentration camp.” Conclusion = AVOID! AVOID! AVOID! Read the reviews… they can’t all be wrong.

Went for food. Sadly we were asked if we had pre booked food, place was empty we were told that we had to pre-book our meals so they could buy it in fresh. When asked how to pre book ( eg do we phone) we was asked for our email and told they would email us instructions. We never got instructions. I suppose we are not their demographic...... Sad really Peter and wife ( landlord and landlady) seemed nice. Some of staff very unfriendly. So restaurant with no food a novelty idea just don't see it as a good business model. Good start for a recently re opened pub. Thanks for the reply I am amazed you remember us. Only the young girl was present on our arrival she being the one telling us we had to pre book our food. We then sat quietly in a corner to drink the drinks we had bought. Peter and wife only showed their faces to accept the sack of potatoes someone seemed to give in exchange for drinks and vanished as quick as they arrived. The older barmaid arrive just as we left she was the one we asked how we should pre order and after a disgusted look at us and the young girl asked for our e mail and said they would be in touch. Nothing else said. Our review was an honest one and the implications it was not just highlights the attitude to your customers ( none regulars or perhaps we need to bring a sack of potatoes if we visit the again) Thanks again for the welcome.

I believe it's recently reopened. Nice pub Sam Smith's pub so no mobile phones etc . Friendly nice outdoors area at front. Quiet village location. Dogs not allowed inside pub ok in beer garden area. Great prices. Real ale served. Haven't eaten but food looked good as it came out for others. Well worth a visit.

Great pub run by very friendly people

Quiet afternoon pint with my good lady. Still very much as it was lost, none of its old character. Although I would say they're missing a trick having done away with the children's play area.

Lovely staff welcoming lovely and clean.

Food was outstanding we had liver & onions which is a rare thing to get on a menu and it was thd best I've ever had.. Definitely will be back shame I couldn't take a picture

Fantastic to see this lovely pub open again. A warm friendly welcome and atmosphere. Great selection of drinks at competitive prices. Haven't tried the food yet.

Glad to see this pub back open, it was like going back in time, no mobile phones or tablets allowed inside, you are expected to talk!! Brilliant

10 of us for Sunday lunch. 1 girl bringing food to the table so took a while and it wasn’t hot enough. Some of us had finished our meal before others even got theirs. Nice landlady and landlord but wouldn’t go back

Just had Sunday lunch. Lovely food, friendly staff and great service. Would highly recommend.

Absolutely gorgeous place, wonderful team and the food is absolutely fantastic…. Not to mention the drinks too! We’ve agreed we won’t go anywhere else now when we get chance to go out. Absolute hidden gem. Well done to you all, superb experience!

Great traditional pub , quality beers good value , atmospheric especially at night

Second time at this pub which we had previously enjoyed. Took friends and my 12 year old daughter who apparently isn’t allowed in. Told this after we had bought a drink and sat in the far room. I have absolutely no problem in the rule and sat in the car with my daughter to finish our drinks and wait for our friends to finish. What I did have a problem with is the ignorant, rude landlord who simply said ‘’How old and not allowed in here, ok in the restaurant until 7’’ who the walked off. I took my daughter outside and we finished our drinks in the car whilst waiting for our friends. When my friends came out I took my glasses back in and spoke to the landlord stating I had no problem with the rule but I don’t like the way you spoke to us. His response was simply ‘’on your bike’’ I have never met a more ignorant or arrogant man . There is a saying you reap what you sow and I certainly hope that proves to be the case. A lovely pub with a lousy arrogant landlord

Great place nice reasonable price meals

Went here on a walk and my partner (who was wearing waterproof trousers and hiking boots) was told “we don’t allow workwear in here” before being shunted into the extremely uninspired, dismal outdoor seating area. Staff are rude, clientele are stuck up, this is not the place for a nice relaxing pint I assure you. Even the dogs (who are ABSOLUTELY NOT allowed inside) hated it. We won’t be back.

Strange place. I went in on my own, spent about £20 quid, and then the new barman told me I couldn't use my mobile phone. I was only reading work emails. Apparently it's supposed to be one of their selling points to ban mobile phone usage. I should have challenged him, but I just walked out and won't be spending there again. Good luck with that policy. See how long it lasts. Stupid Yorkshire exceptionalism at its worst.

We called in on spec, although they couldn't accommodate us to have a Sunday lunch they could offer us a pie each. It was delicious! The landlord took time out to come and chat to us and gave us the history of Sam Smiths Pubs and brewery and gave us a booklet.This was really kind. We really enjoyed it.

Visitamos el domingo por la tarde alrededor de las 7 pm. Sólo bebidas: no era necesario comprar comida para tomar una copa. No hay problemas con el código de vestimenta: llevábamos botas para caminar, zapatos para correr y zapatos casuales. Cervecería al aire libre bastante concurrida. ¡Incluso un perro grande estaba bebiendo cerveza de un vaso de cerveza! Parece que las reglas estrictas se han relajado un poco. Aun así traigo dinero en efectivo.

Lovely pub in a great location. Lovely friendly and helpful staff and a big open and well kept garden. Has a restaurant too but didn't try it. Thoroughly recommended.

Just called in as passing. Had a drink and lovely meal, sat outside in the sunshine, staff couldn't have been more pleasant. The meal was excellent couldn't fault a thing. I only noticed one sign adout bad language, which I agree with, it's a pity that its necessary to have to tell people. Oh, and my husband was wearing trainers We will definitely be going back.

It's clear this must be a shell business to clean money because the pubs dead and has been for months

Such a shame that this once,busy popular pub is almost derelict. Still serving very good and cheap beer but a total lack of customers

Only one star unfortunately n struggled to get that although the beer was good

Había salido a pasear el domingo por la tarde. Llamado por un par de pintas. Sorprendidos nos pusimos a juzgar por las otras críticas, ya que estábamos en caminar escuchar.De todos modos, no importa ya que no aceptamos pagos con tarjeta! Así que se fueron con las cervezas sentadas en el bar. Doble comprobación, todavía 2019. ¿Qué industria de servicios no acepta tarjetas? No te molestes de nuevo. No es de extrañar que estuviera en silencio!

Pub could be friendlier to walkers etc... but the pint is worth the long dog walk there....

Very bad. Not allowed to use phones or swear or go in trainers. Now we have been walking and stopped off for a pint and was told to stop using our phones. Won't be returning used to like this pub it's a shame

Very traditional and Fab Sunday lunch xxxx

Called in tonight with my son for a couple of pints of Taddys witch we love & not because of the price but we find it is quality, must say we don’t agree with the rules & regulations regarding the dress code & the zero tolerance with bad language, I don’t agree with accesive bad language myself but zero tolerance cum on Mr Smith get real

I can't buy a drink here wearing my made in Canada, cordovan strap £80 cap, because it's a baseball cap. Similarly, they'd turn me away if I was wearing £2000 Givenchy trainers, or £5000 reflective vest from Versace. Well they might, you say. Discrimination I say ;)

I booked The Royal Oak for a wake after a funeral. A lot more people turned up for food than i originally thought. But oh my word...the landlord and land lady really stepped up to the plate! didn't bat an eyelid at the extra 40 odd people to feed and just got on with the job...marvs! because we all meet their before the service the landlord got extra help in knowing they were all coming back for food and drink...what a star. Trust me...nothing was to much trouble. Great beer. Lovely food. Lovely environment. I think they are stuck though by the owner of the pub. Being a cash only bar put a majority of the mourners in a tricky situation as they nearly all just arrived with credit cards...i think this is the big thing that should be changed. But i would personally like to thank all of you for a sterling job on a very sad day and so sorry for this late review. Highly recommend the Buffet!

Great beer.... BUT don't like all the rules all over the walls about what you can't wear.... it's a village pub for God sake........... been calling in for years but this time it wasn't the same.... 2 people in on a Saturday afternoon.... what dose that tell you......

What a refreshing change from bright lights, loud music ,and noise in general,a truly delightful old pub with little snuggs, a real fire,and food too.

We gave this another visit and I have to say that it is much improved since our last visit. There are signs now at the door advising that there is a dress code (I can fully appreciate their viewpoint as it was a magnet for undesirables) the rules aren't strict and go a long way to improve the experience for all visitors. Sadly the food wasn't brilliant - we both had fish finger sandwiches but they were deep fried in old oil and the oil had gone into the fingers so you got the oil with every bite. This can be easily rectified and with a little bit more care in the kitchen this wouldn't happen. It is very good value for money and I'm sure in a few months it will be even more improved. We will be back soon.

First time visiting since new management. Very warm welcome and food was amazing. Beer is still good as well.

New year's eve we arranged to meet our family here before leaving with our children at 7pm. I called ahead to check the time children could stay till. The moment we arrived before asking what we wanted we were told to go in the family lounge area and that we had to leave by 7pm. This pub used to be a lovely village pub where you could enjoy a meal or a drink after a walk. No longer possible as you aren't allowed to wear trainers as well as a list of other items. This is Aparently for the comfort of customers...how that theory works I will never know! I wrote a review on the Facebook page which was not rude towards anyone and was sent a reply from the landlord that just said 'DH' which I can only presume Is a very rude and unprofessional response to a review that he did not like. Well I'm sorry but that is life in the hospitality business.

Rubbish . No atmosphere. Too many stupid rules

Popped in to have a quick pint.....wish I hadn't bothered...... now they don't serve beer without food.... all down to Humphrey apparently who wants to get rid of the " lowlife " that drink 15 pints a night and then drive home according to the " manager "..... have you reported this to the police I ask.... yes but they won't do anything.....so why do you or did you serve so much alcohol to people you know are driving..... no answer but claimed he had to warn his daughter not to drive home when the low life is/was around....perhaps he should have lodged a complaint with SYP..... all hyperbole

No no no; seriously what pub doe,snt sell alcohol without having to order a meal, and rules galore, used to love this place now its dead, travelled from Derby shall not be returning, its a joke

Ridiculous rules, which seem to be enforced for only certain people. Seen numerous people come in with trainers and be served seems only rules apply to certain people.

Checked I wasn't wearing trainers, checked it was past 6pm so we were allowed to drink without eating, drove to pub to find it closed again. What a shame

Just called in to meet the new management and have to say how lovely,chatty and friendly they are. Drinks are so good. We will be back shortly for more food and drink We wish you well you deserve it for all the right reasons Elaine and Dave

6 of us went on Sunday lunchtime for a drink ... we were turned away because we were not eating. One star is too many !

Strict rules and lots of them. If you are a millionaire and turn up in your Jag im sure you'll be most welcome. As long as you are not wearing trainers.

The situation at the Royal Oak is a shambles currently. You can only drink alcohol if you are dining between 1200 and 1800 and they have introduced a dress code that is ridiculous. Apparently all the staff have been sacked. This is the death knell for a lovely local pub.

Booked a table for 7 of us. Come up from somerset to see family(one 75 year old included) two of our boys were wearing tracksuit bottoms so we were turned away. Will not be returning. Awful service. Since when has there been a dress code for a pub.

Una vez más, me entristece decir que espero que mi pub local cierre sus puertas por otro período de tiempo no especificado. He estado usando el roble por 4 años desde que me mudé al área y conocí a algunas personas fantásticas durante este período. He experimentado varios gerentes durante este tiempo, tanto buenos como malos. Actualmente tenemos una pareja que realmente desea hacer mejoras y dirigir el lugar como se merece. Sin embargo, la cervecería en particular, el Sr. Humphrey Smith, parece deleitarse al poner obstáculos idiotas y francamente insanos en su camino. Eventualmente temo que se cansen de alguien con mucho dinero y poca cordura con sus vidas y medios de subsistencia para lo que A solo puede describir como su propia diversión enfermiza. Todo lo que puedo preguntar es por favor, si visita el Oak, no dirija su disgusto hacia los gerentes y el personal que no tienen otra opción que implementar un capricho de hombre viejo y despótico.

Highly recommended for good food great service and friendly atmosphere. Welcoming landlord and landlady in beautiful surroundings.

Visited at the weekend and had a wonderful Sunday lunch cooked to perfection. The atmosphere is perfect for families and couples with attentive staff who couldn’t do enough to make our visit enjoyable. Highly recommend.

So many rules, now it appears you can't even have a drink unless you order a meal!!

A pub that doesn’t serve you beer unless you order food is absolutely unacceptable! This used to be my local where I’ve spent 100’s of pounds over the years and now I’m not even allowed to order a pint of beer!!!! I wondered why the car park was completely empty at 5pm on a Sunday evening! This stupid rule needs to be changed ASAP! I went out of my way to have a nice relaxing beer in my old local and I was disgusted to be told I wasn’t allowed to buy a beer! This used to be a nice friendly sophisticated pub and now it’s a shambles!!!!!

A pub that refuses to serve drinks. We were turned away this afternoon. Will never go back .. and neither should anyone else.

We've been coming to the Royal Oak for years and it is heartbreaking to see this once beautiful place going down the pan. It is now a magnet for what you could term 'undesirables' who sit straight outside the entrance, swearing, spitting, chain smoking and having no regard at all for other customers. There was a time, not so long ago that locals in the village would frequent it daily, joining in with the banter at the bar, helping each other out with things and welcoming visitors to their local with a friendly nod or a simple 'hi' when you walked in. The staff now just don't seem interested, they seem to be more intent on sitting outside smoking at any opportunity with the chain smokers, swearing and just not doing their job, I've constantly seen them returning empty handed and not bringing any empty glasses back in and going back behind the bar without washing their hands and serving those who have been stood waiting for a while. The place needs a spruce up and a lot of tlc and it needs someone getting hold of it and giving it a good shake up to bring it back to life. Come on Sam Smiths, enough is enough, before it becomes terminal, sort it out.

Very nice pub quaint and friendly good drinks also

It's hard to rate a pub where they won't serve you. A rediculously strict dress code with very cliquey patrons. 0 stars is too good for this pub. Don't bother.

Me gustaría dejar una reseña de la visita de hoy al Royal Oak, sin embargo, no estaba al tanto de su lista de términos y condiciones sobre vestimenta, calzado, comportamiento y modo de transporte. Caí en la prohibición de "No entrenadores" y me negaron el servicio. Pensando que había pasado por un portal del tiempo en la década de 1950, fui y le expliqué la situación a mi esposa, que estaba sentada afuera, también con zapatillas, al igual que mi hijo pequeño. Hubiera enviado al perro, pero los perros también están prohibidos.

How can you hope to run a country.pub that closes at 8.00pm each day ? We called on Thursday at 1.00pm to find it closed ! Shame as Samuel Smith's is a lovely beer

What is the world of Samuel Smith coming too the most strictest hostel you will ever enter no trainers to be worn no chip butties no baseball hats no other in the chain have these rules WHY? no workwear I can understand who wants to sit down & be covered in dirt/dust but remember where the pub is based people go walking in the surrounding area get a grip man snobbery will get you nowhere with all the rules

Excellent pub. Samuel Smiths and very reasonable

We last ate here sometime ago at which point everything had gone downhill. I met my husband there eleven years ago, the food was fabulous and we got on so well we married the following year. In the meantime the place has suffered from the brewery constantly changing the management teams and therefore the pub and restaurant have suffered. We went a few weeks ago for a drink and wre pleasantly surprised to hear new management were coming in shortly, a new menu and the restaurant reopening. We thought great! Then it all went sideways. On the grapevine we heard that there is a dress code, fine, loads of restaurants have dress codes. So, I rang the pub to find out exactly how the dress code was being implemented. No! The dress code was throughout the entire pub and even into the beer garden which no longer caters for children with all play equipment having been removed. I said I as surprised about the dress code extending into the car park. Explaining that my husband is disabled and only comfortable in trainers and jogging bottoms the lady did say there were exceptions being made for disabilities etc. Then I asked what had prompted the dress code in the first place assuming it was maybe a brewery mandate, first she told me yes it was and then did a u turn saying that the pub management were trying to discourage walk ins! This pub is historically a walkers pub, they're going to suffer quite badly because of this, they are also not allowing anyone to use the pub if they're on two wheels. I'm a pillion rider, in my 60s, have loads of friends with expensive luxury bikes, all of us know how to behave and have a good time whilst being on our best behaviour, I don't expect the pub will be long before it's locked up again.

This is the first time I have written a review but feel the need! The Royal Oak is a great place to sit outside with family and friends and enjoy a few drinks in the sun and is well used by local people from the village as well as people from further afield. All the recent rules, bans, early closures etc are down to Sam Smiths NOT the landlords who are new and undoubtably having a nightmare trying to run the pub with this craziness going on! Let’s hope the recent press articles make the brewery think and it gets back to normal. They clearly need to spend some money updating the pub and providing a better dining experience if they want to make it nicer, not banning the customers! We don’t want this pub to close please keep going!

Beyond bad... I have never ever been anywhere so unwelcoming and met such unnecessary judgmental people. I can't say one good word, just sad that such places are allowed to exist. That is all I can say, in fact, i am speechless, and yes, before you ask, I did wear shirt, trousers and nice shoes.

Looked a lovely place to stop for a bite to eat whilst having a solo ride around the area.

My husband, my daughter and I arrived at 6.50pm on a glorious summer evening to have a drink, to be greeted on the door of the pub and be told sorry closing at 7pm.

Just to put things straight... The management of this pub have not banned motorcycles, sitting on walls, high viz vests, all vests, trainers, and baseball caps, jogging bottoms.... The looney tune owner Humphrey Smith(Sam Smiths Brewery) has done all this. Humphrey Smith has never lived. Bully with a badge.......... I have given the pub itself 5 stars, because it is. I feel for the staff.

Been today me and My wife and kids on arrival was greeted by,,,,,,, We Can't serve you... On asking why was told because you are wearing trainers and my son had a vest top on.... We have a new dress code.. Is this place for real its a pub walkers and ramblers call do they have to go in there best suits

Rules for this ppub its not a joke no motor bikes. No chip butties. No kids after 1900hrs on premises took kids swings down.wont be served if you a baseball cap on trainers on track suit bottoms on

NO MOTORCYCLES ALLOWED DRESS CODE for god's sake it's a village pub Locals use it because there's no alternative

Run like a concentration camp but with more rules avoid like the plague

Would have given it more stars but for the fact the kids play area, that has been there for years has been removed! Used to be a lovely place to sit out in the sunshine and have a drink while the kids played.

A list of rules greet you as you walk in. No motorcyclists, no swearing,no children after 7pm, no sitting on the wall....... The pub used to do lovely home cooked food but now does a range of mainly frozen products supplied by the brewery. Cheap beer and nice people. Just needs a new brewery owner.

Called for a drink on a sunny afternoon. Lady ( I use this term loosely) behind the bar unfriendly and more interested in talking to another customer than serving and greeting us. Lots of notices up about things they don't allow...sitting on the wall one of them. Cheap beer made up for the grumpy short-haired woman who was serving.

Lovely pub with lovely customers but ruined by the owner ( Sam Smiths) No bikers (vintage bikes) meetings No sitting on the walls No biking wear No kids on the property after 7pm No work gear ( builder wear ) And plenty more Jo's This is a country pub that is becoming more discriminatory by the day.

What a diamond! Forget craft beers and real ale: THIS is real ale. Not a brand name in sight, even the coke is own brand! The pub is charming and has a real old school feel, oh and it’s cheap too!

Excellent pub lovely staff and friendly people .

Good pub has recently been shut. At the moment only open 12:00 till 20:00 beer is much better quality with new landlord.

We've been here twice and had lovely meals on both occasions. It was like mum's cooking! Service was good, friendly and welcoming staff. We've had the liver, chicken and steak - along with deserts and no complaints at all. Will definitely go again

The last time we ate at Royal Oak, Ulley the food was dreadful (over cooked battered fish). Got the impression it had lost all its appeal and custom. In past it had great food for its prices and fab Sam Smiths beer. Its extraordinary location, characterful building (with large carpark) always made it an enjoyable destination for all.