About This Pub
Ah, the Royal Oak – it's one of those pubs that just feels like a proper gem in York, you know? From the reviews I've had a look at, it's clear folks are really chuffed with the place; the staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, and the food is spot on for a traditional spot, with generous portions of hearty dishes that leave you satisfied. Whether it's a cracking roast dinner or a simple pie and ale, it's all about that comforting, home-cooked vibe. The atmosphere is just right too – not too rowdy, but lively enough for a good chat over a pint. On the flip side, it's not flawless; one person mentioned the pastry on their pie being a tad heavy and not quite up to scratch, which is a shame, and the opening times can be a bit confusing if you're trying to plan ahead. All in all, though, it's a solid choice for anyone wanting a relaxed night out – I'd say give it a go if you're in the area, as the positives far outweigh the little niggles.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, always making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in.
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The food is absolutely delicious and hearty, with traditional dishes like fish and chips, steak pie, and roast dinners that really hit the spot.
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It has a great, cosy atmosphere that's perfect for a relaxed evening out, whether you're catching up with mates or enjoying a quiet drink.
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Prices are spot on for what you get – reasonable and offering good value, especially for those classic pub meals.
Cons
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One thing that came up is that the pastry on some dishes, like the pie, can be a bit stodgy or undercooked at times, so it might not always be perfect.
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The operating hours seem a little inconsistent based on what's listed, which could catch you out if you're planning a visit.
Contact Information
18 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LG
+441904848777
Pub
Open Now
Opening Hours
| Monday (Today) | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 00:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 00:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
Recent Reviews
Lovely pub with such friendly and welcoming staff! The food was absolutely delicious. Great atmosphere too.
Simply a great, traditional pub. I was looking for pubs with good reviews around york for dinner and decided on this one. Set menu has all kinds of traditional dishes at a reasonable price, of which we had the Fish and Chips and the steak ale pie, which were both simple, hearty meals using good quality ingredients. The service was also nice, welcoming, fast and respectful. Overall would highly recommend for anyone looking for a pub to go to during their stay in York.
We went to York for our Honeymoon in March. We wanted to have a good home cooked style meal for our first night and we came across The Royal Oak.
The roast dinner was delicious and the portion size was very generous!
Sam served us and was very kind. We told him how it was our honeymoon and he went above and beyond to make our meal special! He dimmed the lights and even brought a candle to our table.
We would highly recommend a meal here and definitely recommend their Sunday roast!!
Along with my partner we had Sunday lunch at the Royal Oak. It was as good a Sunday lunch as I have ever had. We both loved the food, staff and atmosphere. What a fabulous way to round off a day in York.
Ale was good, food was good, and I was placed not too far away from a warming fire. I think the server may have been relatively new, but they made me feel welcome and the service was faultless. The pie was good, but I personally felt the pastry was stodgy, perhaps slightly undercooked, but the meat was well cooked and tasty. Gravy was good and mash was nice, I’ve only marked them down because the pastry wasn’t quite to my liking, but still worth the visit.
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