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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 (439)

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5.5/6

439 reviews

5.5/6

439 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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2/6
Brian B.5 years ago · 1 review

This was a " halfway" meeting point for a celebratory meal with my brother and sister in law. Not a very comfortable place to sit and eat. Food quality indifferent (at best). Drinks very expensive. Falls well below expectations offered by Trip Advisor.

"Very good"
5/6
Paul J.5 years ago · 1 review

Very good food. The home made pies were amazing. Very friendly staff.

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

The pies are exceptional and the atmosphere is very cute

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

Very good service and good food my nan loved it thank you

"Excellent"
6/6
Paul J.5 years ago · 1 review

Staying at the Wilton Premier Inn we researched local vegetarian options and found the Royal Oak famous for its pies and this was indeed justified. Excellent service and food.

"Very good"
5/6
Jan R.5 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous efficient and friendly service and very delicious food. Highly recommend!!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Sheila G.5 years ago · 3 reviews

There is a good choice of menu, the food is excellent, the service friendly & professional & the beer is well kept. What's not to like?

"Excellent"
6/6
Matthew O.5 years ago · 1 review

Our group of 6 had a great evening at the Royal Oak on Saturday. Food, drink and service were all great, will return.

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

Delicious Sunday Roast Beef lunches and beautiful desserts. Excellent Service;

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg B.5 years ago · 1 review

we had booked on line which was very efficient however we were early and the staff were very accommodating The gluten free range was excellent The portion sizes were good and we all enjoyed a starter and main We will return

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

Super roast Sunday lunch. Friendly staff. Great looking pub. Thanks.

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

Lovely Sunday lunch. The Moroccan Pie was exceptional. Very friendly. Definitely a place to return to time and time again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ann G.5 years ago · 7 reviews

Great welcome, service, food and conversation space for our regular bimonthly get together with an old friend. Thankyou.

"Excellent"
6/6
Emma N.5 years ago · 6 reviews

Last minute reservation, lovely atmosphere and the staff were very friendly and attentive. Food was great and good size portions, left completely stuffed.

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

The food was delightful and the service was attentive and very gracious.

"Excellent"
6/6
philip f.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent meal. Well worth the visit. Steak & Ale pie was great, and the liver was "melt" in the mouth.

"Excellent"
6/6
Keith B.5 years ago · 1 review

Superb food in a traditional pub, unbeatable. Very. good value

"Very good"
5/6
Judith C.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Very friendly and welcoming. Delicious food well worth waiting for.

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

amazing food very kind and polite staff Always very welcoming

"Excellent"
6/6
Jason B.5 years ago · 1 review

Execellent Family meal, would recommend going for Sunday Dinner. We'll defiantly go back again.

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

Party welcomed warmly with prompt service We all enjoyed the excellent food and would certainly visit again

"Good"
4/6
Tony N.5 years ago · 1 review

Nice ambiance in quiet location. Too many dogs!! Cajun chicken lacking in flavour.

"Good"
4/6
Liz J.5 years ago · 1 review

The food excellent but took quite a while to arrive as there’s were only one other couple in the restaurant. The drinks were very expensive. The place was clean but very tired.

"Excellent"
6/6
Simon B.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service and great food in a wonderful English pub

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

The roast was superb! The service was excellent. Thank you

"Very good"
5/6
sally c.5 years ago · 1 review

Enjoyed our first visit to The Royal Oak. Good selection of starters & mains. Maybe puddings need tweaking a little e g summer pudding, crumble, fresh fruit! Lovely relaxed atmosphere, warm, friendly service. Will visit again.

"Very good"
5/6
Fiona F.5 years ago · 1 review

Service was friendly and the food delicious. Would definitely recommend.

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

Friendly atmosphere, good food in traditional pub setting Thank you

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

Very nice food, good service. Enjoyed our visit very much

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

Nice meal, friendly staff, having Gluten free choices was helpful.

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

Really great food and staff, revisit planned soon as possible.

"Good"
4/6
Geoffrey D.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Great meat pie, good whitebait and mushroom and goat’s cheese dish was ok if a little greasy. Pleasant ambiance in pub and staff were friendly. However we had to wait a long time for starters but mains arrived too soon after. Overall good food but could do better.

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

Friendly staff and good tasty food, would definitely visit again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Patrick M.5 years ago · 3 reviews

Lovely staff and very helpful - charged my phone for me while I had dinner

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

Pies - brilliant, just as good as when we last visited. A perfect evening after a day at Cheltenham Races.

"Excellent"
6/6
Claire F.5 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic and would recommend ! Amazing food, atmosphere and service!

"Excellent"
6/6
John J.5 years ago · 1 review

Been a few times now & as good as ever. Staff are really courteous & welcoming, food is delicious. Good food in a lovely pub, one of our favourite local places to eat.

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

Very warn welcome and customer service was second to none. Food was stunning

"Very good"
5/6
Arie V.5 years ago · 1 review

Great food, delicious Steak and Ale pie. Maybe a little lighter on the salt. Waiting staff excellent, maybe watch for signs from the table , if anything is needed. When babies are present , make sure food ordered for them comes out quickly. Had to wait for a bowl of soup for 20minutes. Overall great service.

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

Really friendly staff, food was fantastic and very reasonably priced. My husband had the game pie which was homemade and delicious, I had a burger which was also handmade and very succulent. The atmosphere was warm and friendly with lots of locals enjoying a night out.

"Excellent"
6/6
Chris W.5 years ago · 1 review

Host was energetic and hugely welcoming. Had a glorious two course dinner and drinks with swift service and left absolutely thrilled. We had a starter of warm breads and olives. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her field mushroom and goats cheese in homemade tomato sauce, while I ate what I consider to have been the best beef burger I have ever had. The temperature was exceptional, a beautiful colour on the burger and a hint of flavour from the chargrill. All sides were equally well done and very tasty. I would recommend without hesitation, particularly for their Sunday roast.

"Excellent"
6/6
Alastair A.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Once again an excellent meal and great service. Really cosy atmosphere and always friendly. The pies are just wonderful veg was cooked perfectly and we will be back.

"Very good"
5/6
Juliet N.5 years ago · 1 review

I booked this place based on the pictures of pies on their website. The reality didn't disappoint, they were delicious! Would definitely pay a return visit next time I'm in the area.

"Very good"
5/6
Colin D.5 years ago · 5 reviews

A good old fashioned public house with a welcoming log fire and very good home cooked food. Well worth a visit if you are visiting the area.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ingrid W.5 years ago · 1 review

Loved the food, ambience and staff attention to detail. A truly lovely location, roaring fire and a genuinely clean place to eat. We will be back!

"Very good"
5/6
Shelagh K.6 years ago · 1 review

Had a Sunday lunch here The food was excellent and the service was very good A lovely traditional Cotswold pub in Burford Would definitely return here again

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner6 years ago · 0 reviews

Excellent service. Excellent food. A lovely pub. Great atmoshpere. This is the second time we have visited. Traditional food cooked well. Good value. A good range of beer too.

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

What a treat - a warm welcoming pub with great tasty food. We arrived an hour earlier than booked but no problem, we were soon seated and ordering drinks and then food - the roast dinners are really lovely and the the staff/owners are so friendly. Well worth a visit

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

We really enjoyed our lunch today at the Royal Oak. The staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. I would highly recommend the beef and ale pie!

"Excellent"
6/6
Melissa J.6 years ago · 1 review

Great experience- attentive and accommodating staff gave us a roomy table with our one year one. Food was really tasty - lovely fresh veg, excellent roast beef and chicken pie. All in all a great meal and would go back.

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