Absolutely superb Sunday lunch. Starters were fabulous. I had the.deep fried halloumi with chilli dip and my wife had hot and spicy garlic prawns. Neither disappointed. Main course was fabulous Sunday lunch fayre. Mrs M went for the beef, I went for sticky ham. Both were brilliant, accompanied by the usual veg, the cauliflower cheese and roasties were exceptional. A couple of pints of well looked after Loweswater gold and a bottle of merlot set us up nicely for desert. Sticky toffee pudding. WOW, absolutely stunning. All served safely and the staff take the covid regulations exceptionally seriously. One of the north lakes best kept secrets. Thank you, best of luck with whatever covid regulations throw you and we will hopefully see...
Read moreA clean, intimate pub with a friendly owner and staff.
Locals are polite enough but tend to be cliquey if you arrive on your own.
It serves a better than average selection of beers, all of which are well-kept and appropriately priced for a village pub.
Every June their is an event called 'Oakfest' which has grown in popularity and available attractions each year.
Food, beers and bands a-plenty throughout the day - but over the past three or four years fewer and fewer real ales have been on sale as they seem to be aiming for a...
Read moreWe recently purchased a caravan near the Royal Oak which has become our local when we are there. The pub provides a great welcome with an excellent range of beers and lagers. The Sunday lunches are terrific. We have been twice now and haven’t been disappointed on either occasion. I would recommend the mustard glazed ham, but it’s all good and if they have the ginger sponge on the desert menu then go for it 😊. Make sure you are hungry though, I would suggest...
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