Quick info
About The Royal Oak
The Royal Oak is a family-run pub on Ivetsey Bank Rd in Bishops Wood, near Stafford. It operates as a free house, so the bar pours cask ales and ciders. A weekly fish & chip night gives regulars a hot meal, and a pizza wagon visits at the end of each month. Locals drink at the bar, and the pub works as a country local. Dogs are welcome, which suits walkers and owners who want to bring their pets along for a drink.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention free house cask ales, friday fish and chip night, monthly pizza wagon and pint of hpa.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention free house cask ales, friday fish and chip night, monthly pizza wagon and pint of hpa.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly staff and owners, along with a local, welcoming atmosphere at what several call a proper country pub or a great little drinking pub. The beer draws the next most praise, with one reviewer describing a fantastic pint of HPA and another a fine selection of quality beers and ciders from a Free House. Reviewers describe drinks as reasonably priced. One mentions a Friday fish and chip night and a pizza wagon at the end of the month, and another calls the cheaper meals tasty, though accounts of food conflict, with some saying the pub serves none. The main criticism comes from one visitor who found the place run down, with very bright lighting that felt stark and uninviting, and a cask Wainwright that was cloudy and tasted awful, so they left without returning it. Another notes cupboards with wiring on show in the room behind the bar. The kitchen was shut for refurbishment on that visit, and a regular describes the team and locals as very friendly.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly staff and owners, along with a local, welcoming atmosphere at what several call a proper country pub or a great little drinking pub. The beer draws the next most praise, with one reviewer describing a fantastic pint of HPA and another a fine selection of quality beers and ciders from a Free House. Reviewers describe drinks as reasonably priced. One mentions a Friday fish and chip night and a pizza wagon at the end of the month, and another calls the cheaper meals tasty, though accounts of food conflict, with some saying the pub serves none. The main criticism comes from one visitor who found the place run down, with very bright lighting that felt stark and uninviting, and a cask Wainwright that was cloudy and tasted awful, so they left without returning it. Another notes cupboards with wiring on show in the room behind the bar. The kitchen was shut for refurbishment on that visit, and a regular describes the team and locals as very friendly.
Featured reviews
- Paul Jones
“Fantastic pub, great staff. Food is superb. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
- John Harland
“Great little drinking pub.....amazing owners and a great vibe.”
- Sean Broadbent
“Just sells beer no food it's my local the team are very friendly as are the locals.”
- ALAN DALE
“Wonderful couple running the pub Ashley & Sav 👍 It’s a lovely place to drink. Don’t be put off by them not doing food. Because every Friday they do a Fish & Chip night and end of the month they bring in pizza wagon with the most delicious Pizzas. Go and have a pint or wine and you will enjoy 👍👌”
- Wayne Wright
“Great staff. Drinks reasonably priced. Proper country pub.”
Hours
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Highlights
“Family run pub in the heart of Bishops Wood. Come and see us for a drink, home cooked dinner or sunday lunch.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Bar games
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
Location
Bars near The Royal Oak
- The Oakley Arms4.52,1521.7 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
pie, fish and chips, lakeside outdoor seating
- The Swan Hotel4.62352.9 mi£1–15Outdoor seating
variety of ales, open roaring fires, bar snacks and pies
- The Shrewsbury Arms4.31,4663.6 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sharing platter, burgers, burritos
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal OakReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.577 | — | £1–10 | free house cask ales, friday fish and chip night, monthly pizza wagon |
| The Oakley ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.52,152 | 1.7 mi | £20–30 | pie, fish and chips, lakeside outdoor seating |
| The Swan HotelOutdoor seating | 4.6235 | 2.9 mi | £1–15 | variety of ales, open roaring fires, bar snacks and pies |
| The Shrewsbury ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.31,466 | 3.6 mi | £20–30 | sharing platter, burgers, burritos |
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