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About Royal Oak
A family-run pub on Bridgend Rd in Bryncethin, the Royal Oak puts home-cooked food at the centre of what it does. Sunday brings roast dinners made in house, with roast beef and roast pork served with all the trimmings. Through the week the kitchen turns out bar meals, and the day's choices go up on a board outside so passers-by can see what is on before they come in. The bar keeps its own rhythm alongside the dining trade, drawing regular locals and pouring beer including Budweiser. A jukebox sits in the pub for anyone who wants to pick the music. Dogs are welcome, which makes it a reasonable stop for walkers with a companion in tow. The doors open daily and tables are taken on a walk-in basis rather than through a booking system.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast dinner, roast beef and pork, homemade bar meals and roast dinner takeaway delivery.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast dinner, roast beef and pork, homemade bar meals and roast dinner takeaway delivery.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast dinners are what reviewers return to most, with roast beef and roast pork and all the trimmings singled out as tasty, traditional and homemade. Several mention that the roasts are available as a takeaway or eat in, and one reviewer who had just left hospital describes the pub fitting in a Sunday roast delivery at short notice. Close behind are the bar meals during the week, called cracking by one visitor, and the home cooking, described as top quality with excellent meat. Reviewers repeatedly describe the staff and locals as friendly and the atmosphere as warm, welcoming and clean, and the pub as family run. One reviewer who recommends the place adds that a booking is needed. No complaints appear in the reviews. One reviewer jokes that the landlady does not like heavy metal on the jukebox.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast dinners are what reviewers return to most, with roast beef and roast pork and all the trimmings singled out as tasty, traditional and homemade. Several mention that the roasts are available as a takeaway or eat in, and one reviewer who had just left hospital describes the pub fitting in a Sunday roast delivery at short notice. Close behind are the bar meals during the week, called cracking by one visitor, and the home cooking, described as top quality with excellent meat. Reviewers repeatedly describe the staff and locals as friendly and the atmosphere as warm, welcoming and clean, and the pub as family run. One reviewer who recommends the place adds that a booking is needed. No complaints appear in the reviews. One reviewer jokes that the landlady does not like heavy metal on the jukebox.
Featured reviews
- Terry Nicholls
“Be carful what you put on the jukebox landlady does not like heavy metal🤣 apparently from that it’s great there”
- Mair James
“The takeaway or eat in roast dinners are absolutely delicious. All home made 😋😋”
- Dean Pomeroy
“Great atmosphere, owner Debbs very friendly, warm, clean, place, customer's friendly, I would highly recommend this pub.”
- Steve Pope
“Top quality home cooking,excellent meat and all the trimmings Nice atmosphere and friendly Recommend but make a booking”
- Sally Pearcy
“Having just come out of hospital.I rang the Royal Oak to see if they were offering a Sunday roast delivery service.They were and at short notice they managed to fit me in.I enjoyed roast beef roast pork and all the trimmings.It was a more …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
- Serves alcohol
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- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Has toilet
- Cosy
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Offerings· 1
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 1
- Has great beer selection
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
Location
Bars near Royal Oak
- Ty-Risha Alehouse4.22,1761 mi£10–20
mixed grill, beer garden, large portions
- The Haywain, Bridgend4.27312.8 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
carvery with lamb, salad garnish, breakfast and brunch menu
- Cherry Laurel4.03,3823.2 mi£1–15
pub grub, dog-friendly pub, kids games and park
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | 4.570 | — | £20–30 | sunday roast dinner, roast beef and pork, homemade bar meals |
| Ty-Risha Alehouse | 4.22,176 | 1 mi | £10–20 | mixed grill, beer garden, large portions |
| The Haywain, BridgendReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2731 | 2.8 mi | £10–20 | carvery with lamb, salad garnish, breakfast and brunch menu |
| Cherry Laurel | 4.03,382 | 3.2 mi | £1–15 | pub grub, dog-friendly pub, kids games and park |
The 3 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
