The Royal Oak — Restaurant in Coventry

Have often wondered about the Royal Oak as I have driven past and today four of us gave it a try for Sunday lunch. The very attractive, if slightly tired building, is located on a very busy road and I'm guessing could be easily passed by. Anyway once inside it is an oasis. The interior (especially the dining area) is absolutely delightful and much better than I had ever expected. Service was very friendly and efficient and its good to see a landlord (owner?) who is so at ease with his customers. The food was absolutely delicious and obviously freshly prepared and cooked: however the prices are on a par with the boil in a bag/ microwaved food served in many chain pubs. Our starters were delicious and the main courses were perfect (2 Pork, 1 Beef and 1 Lamb). The vegetables were beautifully cooked and the portions were generous but not ridiculous. My wife said it was the best Sunday roast dinner she had ever eaten in a pub/ restaurant! Give it a try - it is much nicer inside than you would ever imagine from the outside. Great staff, great food in a lovely dining area -...

This was our first visit, we have lived in the area for 10+ years and have never been to the Royal Oak because we always judged it based on its external appearance. We read some reviews and was still sceptical on going, we was wrong to do so, me my wife and 2 daughters had a lovely Sunday roast (choise of 4 meats and 1 vegetarian dish). I would have given it 5* if the service was a bit more efficient, saying that it did get busy after we sat down. Still don't be a fool like us and judge it on the external appearance, pay the Royal Oak a visit I'm sure you will be surprised just like us....

Popped in for a drink maybe a meal 4 /5 customers in lounge watchibg a football.match blaring out on tv. So went to sit quietly in small snug so.we could chat. After about.45 minutes the landlord came in turned the tv on to horse racing. Again tv loud No one but us there. Never asked if we minded We drank up.quickly i stead of having another drink or meal and left. Why 2 tv's required in a pub? Also this is the ONLY pub for a large community. But it never opens before 3pm on a week day.and 12...