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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 (623)

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5.5/6

623 reviews

5.5/6

623 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Georgina W.10 months ago · 1 review

Great to bring the dog. Staff friendly and food of a good standard. Would go again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mike A.10 months ago · 1 review

Just a beautiful pub, friendly staff and amazing food …perfect

"Excellent"
6/6
Manisha P.10 months ago · 1 review

Best experience. Coming back again ☺️ Thank you so much .

"Good"
4/6
Francis T.10 months ago · 1 review

It was ok , the burger was very good, a bit pricey

"Very good"
5/6
Sue G.10 months ago · 1 review

Only downside was a dog at the next table which barked frequently. I've nothing against dogs in restaurants, but I think staff should make it very clear to customers if they hear a dog barking frequently that it's not acceptable. From the faces of other diners, I wasn't the only one thinking this.

"Very good"
5/6
Mark S.a year ago · 1 review

Return visit and great food once again - would recommend. Shame about unsettled barking dog from a neighbouring table … but would still return!

"Not good "
2/6
Michael H.a year ago · 1 review

Staff were very friendly and helpful, but the roast was not good! Very tough meat and dried out potatoes. 😟

"Excellent"
6/6
Andrew N.a year ago · 1 review

Friendly welcome, excellent customer service. Superb Sunday lunch. Perfectly cooked and served hot. Staff checked on the meal a couple of times. Would definitely recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jo P.a year ago · 1 review

Great pub, great staff, great food and very dog friendly. Thank you 😊

"Excellent"
6/6
Martin O.a year ago · 1 review

Very friendly staff and great knowledge of gluten free food and the pies are amazing

"Excellent"
6/6
Alex F.a year ago · 1 review

Very tasty, great service. Enjoyed a lot would go again.

"Very good"
5/6
Jeanette W.a year ago · 1 review

Had a great time with my friends, with staff nicely balancing attention and being inobtrusive.

"Excellent"
6/6
Dom B.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent evening! Lovely atmosphere very attentive kind and genuine staff, gorgeous food and portions.

"Very good"
5/6
Jane W.a year ago · 1 review

Very nice evening and good service. Would definitely recommend. Great

"Good"
4/6
Andrew C.a year ago · 1 review

A friendly welcome. A pleasantly located table not laid when we arrived. Excellent Wadworth's 6X cask Ale to drink. Very nice roast lamb but let down a little by accompaniments. Superb Raspberry Eton Mess for pud. Served with two spoons and easily enough for two. Would probably go back but not for a Sunday roast.

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter K.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent meal and attentive staff. Would definitely go again, and nicely kept beers.

"Very good"
5/6
Malcolm A.a year ago · 2 reviews

Well cooked Sunday lunch and very good value for money.

"Average"
3/6
Colin J.a year ago · 1 review

Expensive. Food is good, gravy salty. £90 for a main course each, 2 people, including a basic bottle of Sauvignon blanc.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rebecca C.a year ago · 1 review

Amazing pies as always. Also the asparagus special was delicious.

"Excellent"
6/6
Debbie B.a year ago · 1 review

Amazing gluten free fish and chips. My son had the steak and ale pie and said it was delicious. Staff friendly and helpful. Thank you! 🙂

"Very good"
5/6
Sue B.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent service and good. We live locally and pleased we have found this little gem 😊

"Excellent"
6/6
Daniel G.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent gluten free options for both food and beer. Service was excellent!

"Excellent"
6/6
Jeff W.a year ago · 1 review

Great restaurant! I have to eat gluten free and they had a gluten free menu. Food was fantastic! Would definitely go back!

"Very good"
5/6
Steve H.a year ago · 1 review

Booked by virtue of being a convenient location between two of us, a lucky chance, as the team were friendly, the beer good and the food delicious.

"Very good"
5/6
Richard F.a year ago · 1 review

Characterful pub with great food, ales, atmosphere, service and ales.

"Excellent"
6/6
Julie M.a year ago · 2 reviews

Arrived early for our reserved time, table was available. Service was excellent. Food was exceptional , roast lamb Sunday dinner.

"Very good"
5/6
Ann M.a year ago · 1 review

As usual the pies were delicious and the service was excellent. A lovely pub to eat and drink in

"Very good"
5/6
Edward B.a year ago · 1 review

We are not local but lunch here occasionally for family meetings . Always made to feel welcome and the food is excellent.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Dinera year ago · 2 reviews

We regularly dine here when visiting Burford fabulous food & staff keep up the good work

"Very good"
5/6
Bob B.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent food, good portions and friendly efficient staff. A great choice.

"Excellent"
6/6
Alison L.a year ago · 2 reviews

Visited with friends. Delicious meal and lovely staff. Highly recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Matt Y.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely place, lovely food and great service, would definitely recommend!!

"Very good"
5/6
Marie D.a year ago · 1 review

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 & 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 imo. My only complaint was the sourdough roll for the starter which was very doughy, slices of bread would have been better and there wasn't enough balsamic vinegar in the pot with olive oil. All in all a good meal, with friendly attentive staff.

"Good"
4/6
Emma H.a year ago · 1 review

Easy to book. Table was ready when we arrived. Not the most lavish menu but food was hot and tasty. Would return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Alastair A.a year ago · 2 reviews

Loved our visit again, food was amazing and great service. Look forward to going back

"Excellent"
6/6
David T.a year ago · 2 reviews

Lovely staff and great food at a reasonable price. Will definitely return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kiran B.a year ago · 1 review

Great visit! Staff were so friendly and attentive. Food was delicious, chicken and ham pie was amazing

"Excellent"
6/6
Glenn C.a year ago · 1 review

Extremely friendly staff and really great food. A lovely atmosphere I will definitely be going again thank you for a great experience. Would recommend to all 👍🏻

"Excellent"
6/6
Glenn L.a year ago · 1 review

Front of house staff very helpful and compliments to the chef on the Sundsy roast

"Excellent"
6/6
Danny L.a year ago · 1 review

Amazing food, huge portions and very friendly staff. Would definitely go again when I'm back in Cotswolds

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah S.a year ago · 1 review

Had a wonderful evening at The Royal Oak. Food, service and the staff were all amazing. We both had the pies which were out of this world. They are a must. Great wine list too. Highly recommend we will be back.

"Very good"
5/6
Heather R.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely atmosphere! Cosy and warm, what one imagines a Cotswold pub to be. Delicious Sunday roast with 3 choices - beef, lamb and pork. Fresh vegetable mix plus cauliflower au gratin, roast potatoes and a delicious Yorkshire pudding. No scimping on the gravy

"Excellent"
6/6
Nick E.a year ago · 1 review

Relaxed atmosphere, really friendly and fab food. What’s not to like?

"Excellent"
6/6
Rachel T.a year ago · 1 review

Wonderful food and friendly, attentive service. Best pie ever! Would definitely return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter D.a year ago · 1 review

Second time we visited Burford and this was very lovely food and Service very friendly nice people

"Very good"
5/6
Martin B.a year ago · 2 reviews

Fast friendly service, lovely food, what more can I say.

"Very good"
5/6
Shona L.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely cosy pub and helpful staff and tasty, good food.

"Very good"
5/6
Elisa L.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely atmosphere. The beef brisket pie was delicious. The burger was alright. We had a nice time!

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah C.a year ago · 1 review

Fantastic pies - teenager enjoyed the steak and ale and a beef brisket and the sea bass for the adults. Freshly cooked and tasty. Highly recommend a visit!

"Very good"
5/6
Allan M.a year ago · 1 review

Very good my family all enjoyed a small birthday with you

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