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About The Oak
The Oak is a pub and restaurant on Robin Hood Lane in Chatham, a small local that handles booked tables for large family groups. The kitchen runs an all-day menu with weekday dinner deals and a mixed grill among the options, and F1 races screen while food and drinks are served. Orders can also be placed through the Greene King app for those who prefer to skip the queue. The room takes walk-ins throughout the week, making it an easy stop for a casual meal or a gathering around a race. A private dining room sits at the back for groups.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
102 dishes · mains £1–12- Louisiana Style Chicken Strips - Seniors£2.99
- Roasted Tomato Soup - Seniors£2.99
- Vegan Roasted Tomato Soup - Seniors£2.99
- All Day Breakfast - Seniors£5.49
- Chicken Diane - Seniors£5.49
- Quorn Sausage & Chips- Seniors£5.49
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention friendly staff, mixed grill, good pricing and weekday deals.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention friendly staff, mixed grill, good pricing and weekday deals.
Customer Review Summary
The single most consistent theme across reviews is the warmth and friendliness of the staff, with nearly every visitor singling out a welcoming, well-managed team that makes the pub feel like a comfortable local. Close behind, reviewers repeatedly describe the food as excellent and the portions as good value, naming the mixed grill among the mains and noting that menu items arrive hot and tasteful. A few diners also point to the pub's relaxed setting for casual meals, from watching Formula 1 with lunch to family birthday gatherings. One reviewer notes that on a Thursday evening the pub was unusually busy, and another describes waiting longer than expected for food when large groups were being served, suggesting better communication would help. Several recommend ordering through the Greene King app for quicker service, and one family who were rebooked here after a mix-up at another venue say they will now book all their meals at The Oak going forward. A few call out good weekly deals on dinner and praise the place for group outings.
Customer Review Summary
The single most consistent theme across reviews is the warmth and friendliness of the staff, with nearly every visitor singling out a welcoming, well-managed team that makes the pub feel like a comfortable local. Close behind, reviewers repeatedly describe the food as excellent and the portions as good value, naming the mixed grill among the mains and noting that menu items arrive hot and tasteful. A few diners also point to the pub's relaxed setting for casual meals, from watching Formula 1 with lunch to family birthday gatherings. One reviewer notes that on a Thursday evening the pub was unusually busy, and another describes waiting longer than expected for food when large groups were being served, suggesting better communication would help. Several recommend ordering through the Greene King app for quicker service, and one family who were rebooked here after a mix-up at another venue say they will now book all their meals at The Oak going forward. A few call out good weekly deals on dinner and praise the place for group outings.
Featured reviews
- Lexi Walker
“Would give this pub 10 stars for what they pulled out the bag yesterday my dads 80th and his booked table at honerable pilot hadn’t been booked properly so we went to the oak and they pulled out all the stops to help us get our dad to have his birthday meal such a lovely and friendly bunch and we are forever grateful to them now all our meals will be booked there as a big family we like to all go out and have food and people struggle but these guys was magnificent x”
- Mark Smith
“Really good meal, the menu is a "ping ding" type however it was tasteful, hot, the portions were good (simple things like plate sizes matched portions) it was quick service (ordered via Greene king app, a must) and can't fault prices, 2 starters, 2 mains (1 a mixed grill) 2x cokes, 2 Beers under 50.00. the place was v.buey at 1900 on a Thursday. Highly recommend, we will certainly be back.”
- Chas Mundy
“Had to wait longer than reasonable for food to be served. It appeared there were a couple of large groups being served, but we had not been advised. Better communication is recommended.”
- Pat Furniaux
“Had meal at the Oak today when my sister and brother-in-law came on a visit. Food was excellent, service was first class as always, thank you for making our visit so special.”
- jessica rossini
“Great pub to go to with welcoming and friendly staff. We enjoy having dinner here where there are great deals during the week for great food!”
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Dancing
- Food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 3
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Sports
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Parking· 3
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Bars near The Oak
- The Butcher's Block Pub4.69182.3 mi£30–60ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
deconstructed cheesecake, sharing roast, seared scallops
- Spyglass & Kettle4.18442.5 mi£10–20
garden area, quiz night, sunday roast dinner
- The Star4.54,1082.7 mi
breakfast, garden with huts, gluten free menu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The OakReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5941 | — | £10–20 | friendly staff, mixed grill, good pricing |
| The Butcher's Block PubReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6918 | 2.3 mi | £30–60 | deconstructed cheesecake, sharing roast, seared scallops |
| Spyglass & Kettle | 4.1844 | 2.5 mi | £10–20 | garden area, quiz night, sunday roast dinner |
| The Star | 4.54,108 | 2.7 mi | — | breakfast, garden with huts, gluten free menu |
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