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About Royal Oak
Royal Oak is a pub and restaurant on Church St in Ambleside, in the Lake District and next to accommodations. The kitchen works from a Greene King menu and adds Hungarian-style goulash alongside the standard pub dishes. At the bar, cask ales come from local producers and from further afield, with Windermere Pale and Bowness IPA among those poured. Dogs are welcome inside, so guests who travel with a pet can bring it along while they eat and drink.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cask ales, goulash, Windermere Pale and Bowness IPA.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cask ales, goulash, Windermere Pale and Bowness IPA.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the friendly, welcoming staff, with the goulash singled out as even better than the service. Cask ales get repeated praise, including Windermere Pale and Bowness IPA, and several call the drinks and food reasonably priced. One reviewer found the food very average and the bar staff disengaged, though the pub was busy. One diner stayed for a meal after a quick pint.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the friendly, welcoming staff, with the goulash singled out as even better than the service. Cask ales get repeated praise, including Windermere Pale and Bowness IPA, and several call the drinks and food reasonably priced. One reviewer found the food very average and the bar staff disengaged, though the pub was busy. One diner stayed for a meal after a quick pint.
Featured reviews
- Craig Bartrupe
“This is a really great pub really friendly staff and good ales and reasonable prices, food is priced right and is very tasty.”
- Luke G
“Had a lovely time with my family. Popped in a swift pint, ended up staying for a meal. Service was great, goulash was even better! Highly recommend. Huge shout out to Ellen, Lewis and the team. Keep up the good work!”
- Nathan Forshaw
“Great selection of cask ales both local and further a field on offer. Enjoyed pints of Windermere Pale and Bowness IPA this weekend will certainly be returning staff were great very welcoming.”
- Molly Osborne
“Such a nice vibe here. Didn't have food, but saw it and it looked lovely. Great staff, Lewis was really nice and welcoming as soon as we came in”
- Kevin Galley
“Typical greene king food menu which is what we went in for...but actual food served up was very average quality. Bar staff when we were in acted as if it was 'just a job' ..... Not exactly engaging with customers ....Pub was still busy though. Perhaps we just picked a bad day.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Pooches are welcome at this relaxed spot serving pub fare & Hungarian-style goulash in comfy digs.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Live performances
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Arcade games
- Beer
- Dancing
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Live performances
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Location
Bars near Royal Oak
- The Lily4.35960.1 mi£10–30Reservations
quiz night, live music, thirsty Thursday
- Lakes Brew Co Tap4.81530.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingGood for kidsTakeout
spicy fries, stuffed streetfood toasties, west coast IPA
- The Unicorn Ambleside4.41,1290.1 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
recent refurbishment, monday pub quiz, beef bourguignon
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal OakReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.42,050 | — | £10–20 | cask ales, goulash, Windermere Pale |
| The LilyReservations | 4.3596 | 0.1 mi | £10–30 | quiz night, live music, thirsty Thursday |
| Lakes Brew Co TapOutdoor seating · Good for kids · Takeout | 4.8153 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | spicy fries, stuffed streetfood toasties, west coast IPA |
| The Unicorn AmblesideReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.41,129 | 0.1 mi | — | recent refurbishment, monday pub quiz, beef bourguignon |
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