The Royal Oak

One of the Best Places To Visits in Ashampstead Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. Manager was good when there but wasn't at the end. No one checked if everything was fine or any acknowledgement on leaving and more to the point both fish and chicken were really bland. Might have been a bad day at the office but we would have appreciated better food and experience for the price. We had Sunday lunch and the food was nice and a good standard, the restaurant was open and had a lovely walled garden at the back. The staff were pretty good when we first arrived with ordering drinks and food, the service was not as attentive when things got busy in the restaurant later but not a big issue. The main reason for the 3 star review is the cost, it was £27 for a roast chicken (£30 including service charge) which even by standards in the South East of England was expensive. At some point people are going to stop going out for a 'gastropub' Sunday roast anymore, there is only so far you can buy into the line that businesses have to pass on cost of living rises to the customer. I can still get a decent roast for £18 elsewhere. The Royal Oak also felt very much like a restaurant rather than a pub that served meals, it is not the sort of place I would really go for a pint. The local cask beer was OK but nothing special if you like your real ales. The service here is absolutely brilliant - that is what hits you when you arrive first arrive. We were welcomed by Peter - who is an absolute master of his craft and so charming. Our lunch was delicious and the whole atmosphere was just perfect on a really grey and damp Saturday lunchtime. We will be back soon. Thank you We stumbled upon this place by chance on our way back home and are so glad we did! The food was absolutely delicious, with fresh ingredients and great flavor. The service was genuinely warm and welcoming — everyone made us feel right at home. The space itself is stunning, with a beautifully designed dining room and an open kitchen that adds a lovely touch. A hidden gem we’ll definitely be coming back to! Had a meal last night and I had high hopes as the interior is divine! So beautiful! Lovely setting. Our starters were I'm afraid to say dry, we had the ribs and pig cheeks. Our mains however were very good. Staff were also lovely and very attentive so the service was amazing. It was just the starters that let it down slightly. If that was sorted out then it would be the perfect pub! Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.