
The Royal Oak
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Quick info
About The Royal Oak
On Station Rd in Stoke On Trent, The Royal Oak is a pub with rooms attached above the bar. Visitors with mobility needs can use the step-free entrance, and the pub takes walk-ins rather than reservations. Outdoor seating is available for those who want to sit outside, and dogs are welcome inside. Free Wi-Fi covers the bar area. Upstairs, the rooms come with en-suite showers and tea and coffee making facilities stocked with fresh milk, giving overnight guests a base right by the pub itself. It opens daily. Sainsbury's sits next door, with further takeaways nearby for anyone wanting food beyond the pub's own menu.
Good to know
- ParkingFree parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Menu & Prices
2 dishes- Beer
- Guinness Stout
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention spotless clean rooms, comfortable beds, tea and coffee facilities and pint of Guinness.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention spotless clean rooms, comfortable beds, tea and coffee facilities and pint of Guinness.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the overnight rooms above the pub, describing them as spotlessly clean with very comfortable beds, and several single out the large shower and the tea and coffee facilities, with fresh milk supplied. Close behind is the welcome from the landlord, owner and staff, whom guests call friendly, helpful and considerate, and one party celebrating a surprise 80th birthday says the manager couldn't do enough for them. The pub downstairs gets its own praise for a traditional interior, a lovely atmosphere and live music, and one reviewer calls the Guinness the best pint around. A few compare the stay favourably with chain hotels on value. Guests also mention convenient extras nearby, including a supermarket next door, takeaways, and an Indian restaurant across the road that one couple chose for dinner. No complaints appear in the reviews. Several say they would stay again, and one guest wore a Guinness T-shirt home as proof of the pint.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the overnight rooms above the pub, describing them as spotlessly clean with very comfortable beds, and several single out the large shower and the tea and coffee facilities, with fresh milk supplied. Close behind is the welcome from the landlord, owner and staff, whom guests call friendly, helpful and considerate, and one party celebrating a surprise 80th birthday says the manager couldn't do enough for them. The pub downstairs gets its own praise for a traditional interior, a lovely atmosphere and live music, and one reviewer calls the Guinness the best pint around. A few compare the stay favourably with chain hotels on value. Guests also mention convenient extras nearby, including a supermarket next door, takeaways, and an Indian restaurant across the road that one couple chose for dinner. No complaints appear in the reviews. Several say they would stay again, and one guest wore a Guinness T-shirt home as proof of the pint.
Featured reviews
- Julian Williams
“Love this place Steve is excellent host The pub servers the best pint of Guinness around, I have the tshirt to prove it. Lol The room fantastic Room 1 . Really peaceful Bed and bedding very comfortable Large shower Pretty much all you need Sainsbury right next door Loads of take aways around too 100% coming back Thanks Steve”
- Claire Baker
“This is a review for the rooms. We stayed in one the spacious double rooms and were really pleasantly surprised at how lovely our room was. It was all spic and span and we loved the decor and homely touches. Thank you for making us so welcome.”
- Andy
“Overnight stay in the oak. Highly recommend the rooms, high quality and comfy night sleep. Steve and staff very friendly and a nice atmosphere in the pub aswell. Definitely will be back thanks.”
- Lisa McGarvie
“Stayed over night from Edinburgh. The service and specifically Steve is excellent...great landlord 10/10 The rooms are beautiful, very clean and very comfortable bed. Recommend staying here if in area. Recommend area and places to eat. Outstanding stay. Can't rate food and went for an amazing Indian accross the road. Thank you Steve. Lisa & Valentino”
- Peter Hughes
“Very pleased with the room at a high standard and great value for money, staff and owner fantastic, helpful and welcoming. Location in a perfect place. Would stay again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Good for watching sport
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free parking lot
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Has bar games
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves spirits
- Has seating
- Has live music
- Good for watching sport
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Has live performances
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Location
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- The Ash Inn4.54781.7 mi£1–15ReservationsOutdoor seating
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 4.7171 | — | — | spotless clean rooms, comfortable beds, tea and coffee facilities |
| The Staffordshire KnotReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.7307 | 0.6 mi | £1–15 | onion bhaji, dogs welcome inside, home cooked food |
| The Ash InnReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.5478 | 1.7 mi | £1–15 | fish and chips, homemade real chips, kids play area |
| The FoxhoundReservations | 4.7110 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | real ales on tap, sunday roast chicken dinner, dog friendly policy |
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