Royal Oak — Restaurant in Manchester

We called in to try the cheese lunch. £9 for a choice of three cheeses or a mix of cheese and pate, with sliced brown bread. We decided to just get one serving as the cheese was a good size between two. We chose cheddar, Shropshire blue and the duck and orange pate. The only downside was there were no pork pies, we did go early on a Monday. My partner just had a lager and I had a blackcurrant juice. Amy behind the bar was so friendly and helpful and promised the pork pies would be in later that day, so will definitely return to try them. Hence the 4/5 ** The pub was quiet but it was 12noon on a sunny Monday. They had a couple of tv’s on showing the sports, Wimbledon etc. I didn’t take any photos of our cheese as we delved straight in. We will definitely...

First came here in the late 1970's. Always been a gem of a Marston's pub. Thus having a great pint of Pedigree. Famous for the lunchtime cheese and pate selection. In the old days the massive cheeses were displayed on the bar and cut to order. Carried in and out from upstairs every lunchtime. Doggie bags a must due to the amount of cheese, pate, bread and pickles. Despite a fire the pub is little changed.( The Music Hall posters did not survive.) Still do cheese but portioned. £7.50 for choice of three..cheese/pate, bread and pickles. Still great value. TV for sport....

Multi-roomed pub built in mid Victorian era. It maintains a traditional layout that has served it well over those years. The large central horseshoe-shaped bar displays an impressive collection of old porcelain spirit casks. Famous for its award-winning cheese and pate lunches (served Mon-Fri) which are good value. Home made pies and other dishes are also served at lunchtimes, while roasts make an appearance on Sundays. Can be very busy when live sport is on television. Good range of Marston's and...