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The Royal Oak - Burford
The Royal Oak - Burford Reviews

The Royal Oak - Burford

British, European

Dishes priced around£16

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Reviews of The Royal Oak - Burford (647)

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5.4/6

647 reviews

5.4/6

647 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Very good"
5/6
Julia G.5 years ago · 1 review

Despite the reduced menu due to extractor fan issues, we were impressed with the way this was dealt with and although our first choice meals were not available on the night we visited, we were very happy with the meals we had and the evening was very enjoyable. We'll definitely visit again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian P.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Very tasty Sunday roast. Great service and welcoming landlord. Well worth a visit.

"Very good"
5/6
Carolyn H.5 years ago · 1 review

Food was lovely and atmosphere was good. Very welcoming and helpful staff. I was impressed to receive gluten free cauliflower cheese!

"Excellent"
6/6
Colin D.5 years ago · 5 reviews

Lovely atmosphere in an olde world pub. Friendly staff a longer than average wait for food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Graham P.5 years ago · 2 reviews

A genuine pub with good atmosphere and food - home made pies exceptionally well done.

"Very good"
5/6
Andy P.5 years ago · 5 reviews

Best place for Sunday lunch and great atmosphere .. a must in Burford

"Very good"
5/6
stephen s.5 years ago · 1 review

Really good food and service. It was a bit noisy as we were sat in the bar area but we will be going back

"Excellent"
6/6
Colm M.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Will be back VERY soon - that was a great evening and the range of Gluten free food was the best around - sooooo good

"Excellent"
6/6
Gaynor H.5 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food and a warm welcome! Highly Recommend. The best pies we have ever eaten!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Rod G.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food quality, atmospher, service and overall experience. Highly recommended.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mark S.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Brilliant pies. Simply brilliant, and service really excellent. Definitely recommend

"Excellent"
6/6
Harry G.5 years ago · 1 review

We have lunched here several times and the food and service have been excellent.

"Excellent"
6/6
Parmjit S.5 years ago · 1 review

Good quality food and great veggie options. Lovely atmosphere and I will visit again. Staff were friendly.

"Very good"
5/6
Lindsey S.5 years ago · 1 review

Really lovely food and service and I love that dogs are allowed - so I will be back with my dog next time.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sue S.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Always amazing food and lovely atmosphere, very welcoming - regular visitors

"Excellent"
6/6
Ann G.5 years ago · 10 reviews

Another lovely lunch with friends at the Royal Oak. Thanks.

"Excellent"
6/6
Natalia M.5 years ago · 1 review

Lovely atmosphere, very good service and food! Try the pies!

"Very good"
5/6
Nina D.5 years ago · 1 review

Nice atmosphere good food and service. Would definitely go back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lawrence G.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food and delicious pies. Cosy restaurant and very friendly wait staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Angela C.5 years ago · 1 review

Came to the Cotswolds for a girlie weekend _ fabulous pub, fabulous Sunday lunch.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kevin D.5 years ago · 1 review

Great food and Service. Excellent Saturday night for our group

"Excellent"
6/6
Lynsey L.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent food and service staff were so friendly wonderful afternoon will definitely be going back.

"Very good"
5/6
Martin C.6 years ago · 1 review

My son said it was the best roast dinner he had had in ages

"Excellent"
6/6
Angela W.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Went with friends for a meal early Saturday evening. Lovely meals. I always have their pies, delicious. Very friendly pub always. Go there for lunch too.

"Good"
4/6
Clive E.6 years ago · 1 review

Pity no open fire on such a miserable day. the food was good but a bit pricey.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gareth D.6 years ago · 1 review

excellent pies, staff and warm welcome as always. we will be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Karyn W.6 years ago · 1 review

Warm welcome, friendly service, cosy restaurant, family friendly and good food

"Excellent"
6/6
Kevin M.6 years ago · 1 review

Fanatic old pub very friendly attentive staff the food was really good!!! Would highly recommend a visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Moira p.6 years ago · 1 review

Lovely welcoming feel, extremely friendly and helpful staff , delicious food all piping hot . Excellent experience wholeheartedly recommended.

"Very good"
5/6
James S.6 years ago · 1 review

Friendly, great food, great service and reasonable price. Beer good too!

"Excellent"
6/6
Ami R.6 years ago · 1 review

Service and food first class. Best Sunday Roast and Vegetable Pie we’ve ever hand. Only wish we lived closer so could visit more often. 😁

"Excellent"
6/6
April V.6 years ago · 1 review

Very friendly staff, fabulous food, wonderful log fire. We had a really great evening, thank you all so much

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian W.6 years ago · 1 review

Really good country pub. Great Sunday lunch and friendly staff

"Very good"
5/6
Vicki F.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Great staff and atmosphere and food was good pub grub.

"Excellent"
6/6
Christopher S.6 years ago · 1 review

it was very nice and would visit again soon .

"Excellent"
6/6
Karen S.6 years ago · 1 review

Good food, good service, good atmosphere. Would go there again

"Excellent"
6/6
John G.6 years ago · 1 review

Really pleasant evening with excellent food and very friendly service.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ceinwen S.6 years ago · 1 review

Friendly and helpful staff. We all enjoyed our food. It was a good place to meet up with friends and we were not rushed.

"Average"
3/6
Carolyn C.6 years ago · 1 review

Very noisy table next to glass washer by bar. Food ok

"Excellent"
6/6
Christine B.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent friendly service wonderful food will come again friendly locals

"Very good"
5/6
Deric B.6 years ago · 1 review

Enjoyable lunch,well worth another visit. Steak & Ale pie wonderful!!

"Very good"
5/6
Michael F.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Lovely Sunday roast and good value. Would def come again.

"Very good"
5/6
Kate C.6 years ago · 1 review

Great service & great food. Will definitely eat there again.

"Average"
3/6
Colin W.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Good menu choice...made a reservation which was lucky as people were being turned away when we arrived. Service initially ok but slowed considerably which was a shame. Food generally ok...

"Excellent"
6/6
Kenneth F.6 years ago · 1 review

Very good wholesome and generous food. Prompt service and friendly staff. Booked for a second night as we left. Not Cordon Bleu but very honest quality pub food. Two courses was sufficient.

"Excellent"
6/6
Amy L.6 years ago · 1 review

Really lovely food and very attentive staff. Good atmosphere and a very pretty village. Would recommend trying their pies!

"Very good"
5/6
Trevor H.6 years ago · 1 review

The restaurant was very busy thus our main courses were slow in coming. This was not really a problem just an observation.

"Not good "
2/6
Pam L.6 years ago · 1 review

The food did not meet our expectations. The description of the meal did not really match what was served.

"Very good"
5/6
Nigel T.6 years ago · 1 review

Superb pub with attentive service and excellent food, I can highly recommend the pies

"Excellent"
6/6
ian f.6 years ago · 1 review

Very good. We come to Burford that is nearly 100 miles from home. It is always worth it

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