The Royal Oak

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  Pam Cranfield

  ·2 months ago

  “The pub was very quiet, but we loved it, sat downstairs next to the old foundations. The staff were so attentive, professional and friendly, particularly Becky. They made the effort to take the drinks and coffees down the very steep stairs. Superb service!!”

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  Thao Le

  ·3 months ago

  “My trip to Winchester could not be marked if I did not stop here. And for pub/inn lovers, it is inevitable😇 Enjoy the special ales only in Winchester and immerse in the old history that you can never forget. The staff are welcome, Food is good and price is really good in this crunch time👏”

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  Chantelle Nelson

  ·4 months ago

  “As a solo Canadian traveler - this pub was hands down my favorite pub that I visited in Winchester! The service was excellent! The food was good and the 2 for 1 pints of beer was an added bonus! I loved the incredible history of this building and was grateful that the staff allowed me to take pics around the bar. I especially loved the walk through the Royal Passage to the pub itself. It was like walking through time. Also, as a smoker, I really appreciated the outside patio. I visited this pub more than once during my stay in Winchester.”

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  Varun Jain

  ·5 months ago

  “1000 years old pub serving nice drinks and food. Being a vegetarian I didn’t expect a lot of options but was pleasantly surprised to see quite good ones. I could also get alcohol free drinks. The vibe of the place is quite different. Definitely a must go if you are visiting winchester.”

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  Mahsa kianpour

  ·7 months ago

  “I visited The Royal Oak while exploring Winchester and stopped by for a drink and a snack. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with a lovely classic pub feel. The staff were very friendly and made the experience even better.”

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  Troianii

  ·8 months ago

  “Very beautiful bar with great history. They have signs to note the history of it (it's where an early English Queen lived). The staff is friendly, they are very attentive to customers and tables. The drink selection is great, and it's in a great spot right in the middle of town near all the shops and hotels.”

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  Michael Cheng

  ·9 months ago

  “came here during boxing day for the medieval vibes and definitely was a cozy familial pub with really good roast style offerings including the steak and ale pie and the fish and chips and had their cyder and berries ale and all delicious and filling and festive and would definitely come back. them the mash and peas and gravy together was a killer combo and food was filling and nice”

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  Mine Osan

  ·9 months ago

  “Said to be one of the oldest pubs in Winchester and, according to some, one of the oldest in England. The atmosphere is absolutely wonderful. The building itself is beautiful, and the interior is a genuinely lovely place to spend time in. The pub has a fascinating historical connection to Queen Emma of Normandy, a Viking princess and the first Queen of England. There is a dedicated area downstairs, believed to be where her private quarters once were, which is definitely worth visiting. It is also dog friendly. had planned to eat, but there was an issue with the kitchen on the day, so we only stopped in for a couple of drinks. That said, there was a great selection of beers and it was a very enjoyable experience overall. If you are visiting Winchester, this is a place you should not miss.”

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  Col

  ·1 year ago

  “I don't normally leave reviews but I'm going to make an exception here as it is well deserved. Stumbled across the Royal Oak on a visit to Winchester. This is a lovely old pub, perhaps the oldest in England, steeped in history. We sat in the old cellar area downstairs. Food was excellent, I had the Chicken Kiev and my wife had the Duck Hash, compliments to the chef and kitchen staff. The staff were really nice and very attentive, checking on us several times. This really added to our day out in Winchester. Well done!”

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  Robert Lea

  ·1 year ago

  “Came here with a couple of mates while it was absolutely hammering it down outside! The sign outside caught our eye stating it was the England’s oldest pub! We were warmly welcomed by Jess, Terri & Amalia who explained to us that we were welcome to sit anywhere and order at the bar when we were ready! We ordered 3 Vintage Cheddar & Bacon Burger (£14.25) and when I tell you it was easily one of the best burgers I had this year so far! The cheddar and beef were just delightful to devour! The fries and sauce which I think was BBQ was an added taste that I wasn’t expecting, but was happy to also demolish! The head chef Jordan is a master at his craft and guarantee me and the boys will be coming back try more of the menu! The staff make one of the oldest pubs in England feel so welcoming, a home away from home, the fire on, lots of life left in this old building! If you’re Winchester it’s a must visit! Thank you The Royal Oak for looking after us and I look forward to seeing you all again soon! Thanks again to Jess, Terri, Amalia & Jordan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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