The Royal Oak North Gorley

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  Bobbie Downer

  ·1 week ago

  “Incredible roast in a stunning New Forest location — just needs a bit of service polish! We recently visited The Royal Oak in North Gorley and were completely blown away. Located in a gorgeous setting right opposite North Gorley Common, this vintage pub has a quaint, warm, and exceptionally clean atmosphere. Hands down, this is the best Sunday roast we have found in the area (and we have tried a lot!). It was absolute perfection. I also really appreciated their booking system, which uses dedicated time slots rather than a stressful first-come, first-served rush. The main greeter welcoming everyone was lovely, but the rest of the floor service felt a bit discombobulated. Some staff seemed unsure of table numbers, mixing up roast orders and drinks. However, the place was packed to the brim from start to finish, so a few crossed wires are completely understandable on such a busy day. We didn't venture around the pub too much as we had the dogs with us, but it did feel quite compact and cramped inside, and the toilets are on the smaller side (though kept very clean). Despite the minor hiccups with front-of-house service, the sheer quality of the food more than redeemed everything. If you're looking for a dog-friendly spot with top-tier food and a cozy vibe, this is a must-visit. We will definitely be back!”

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  Karen Allen

  ·2 months ago

  “Just had a lovely meal here, the ribs just melted and were very tasty, the mussels were delicious. They cater for gluten free which was great. The pub is lovely in a beautiful spot, the staff were very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back.”

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  chris wood

  ·4 months ago

  “We booked this pub for a meal for our 50th wedding anniversary as we were in the New Forest for a few days break. We had a lovely welcome from the owner, the food was lovely, the atmosphere was brillant as was the service. The owner talked to every customer making them welcome. Dog friendly”

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  liz johns

  ·4 months ago

  “A lovely country pub with garden seating front and back. Easy to park. A wonderful choice of food on the menu and lovely to see something a little bit different . We had the smoked trout and crayfish and tomato and feta bruschetta for a light lunch. Service was a little inconsistent, other tables offered a specials menu and water bought to table in jugs whereas we weren’t offered either. Other than that highly recommend. Dogs welcome”

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  Claire P

  ·5 months ago

  “Lovely pub with great outside space. Loved watching the ponies pass by outside. We had a Sunday Roast which was excellent quality and tasty. The desserts were delicious too 😋”

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  Sabrina C

  ·5 months ago

  “Came here for my birthday meal with my husband. The pub is very cute with a classic thatched roof. Beer garden is really nice place to sit when the sun is out. Staff made my birthday feel special with balloons and candles! Food was high quality and good portions. The non-alcoholic gin was tasty!”

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  Daniel Wood

  ·7 months ago

  “🍽️✨ Faultless Dining in a Forest Gem 🌲🔥 The Royal Oak is quite simply outstanding. Faultless from start to finish and a true hidden gem — it’s hard to understate the level of excellence on display here 👏. We visited as a large party for a birthday celebration 🎉 and every single person left feeling exactly the same: blown away. Each dish was divine 😍. I started with the Scotch egg, which was genuinely life-changing good 🥚🔥, followed by salmon and crayfish that was equally exceptional — beautifully cooked and full of flavour 🐟🦞. Set in brilliant New Forest surroundings 🌲, this is an absolute must-visit and one of the best spots you could choose. Truly 5-star in every sense ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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  Brooke

  ·9 months ago

  “My husband and I stopped off with our dog for a Sunday lunch today and had the loveliest time. The pub was immaculately and tastefully decorated, and incredibly cosy and welcoming. All of the staff were extremely friendly and the food, well the food was truly delicious 🤌- our plates were clean! I had 'catch of day' (seabream) and my husband had the beef roast. The wine was very good too and the wine list had good choices. Our dog was given his own bowl of water too and made to feel welcome. This place is a must visit if you're in the area! A real gem!”

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  Natalie Walsh

  ·11 months ago

  “We were away for a few nights in the New Forest and were only 10mins drive from this pub so thought we would give it a go based on reviews..... it didn't disappoint!! It was a very quiet Monday evening but we had a warm welcome and were seen to promptly. The food was delicious! It was so nice that we are going to return with our dog next year when we are away! They even had a doggy menu so he will be a very happy customer too.....”

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  Mark S

  ·1 year ago

  “We chose The Royal Oak for lunch based on its reviews and it didn’t disappoint. Lovely country pub atmosphere with friendly staff. We both had the Lamb Shank which was really good, with the meat just falling off the bone. The portions were so generous that we didn’t have a lot of room for dessert but did manage to squeeze in a Coffee Affogato… Well worth stopping for a meal if you’re in the area and we’ll definitely be returning.”

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