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The Royal Oak Staveley

British, Pub Food • Harrogate

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3.9/5

(01423) 340267 Main Street, Staveley, Knaresborough, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG5 9LD (01423)3…Show

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Traditional country pub in the beautiful Yorkshire village of Staveley, north of Knaresborough.

About The Royal Oak Staveley

The Royal Oak is a traditional country pub on the main street of the pretty North Yorkshire village of Staveley, between Knaresborough and Boroughbridge. Log fires in both the restaurant and bar promise a warm welcome as do Cath and her friendly team. Both two- and four-legged guests are welcome at The Royal Oak and there is also a large garden area to the rear with the outside seating available on a first-come, first served basis. But whether you’re eating inside or out you can enjoy fresh-cooked pub food with an international twist with main-course options ranging from Steak & Ale pie and Haddock & chips to Goan curry and Beef rendang. There are vegetarian options too and a kids menu as well as a selection of real ales and wines. The Royal Oak also has its own campsite and caravan park next door.

Sugarvine

3.9

Food 3.9/5

Service 3.8/5

Atmosphere 4.0/5

Value for Money 3.9/5

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Opening Times

Mon	closed
Tue	18:00 - 21:00	—
Wed	12:00 - 14:30	18:00 - 21:00
Thu	12:00 - 14:30	18:00 - 21:00
Fri	12:00 - 14:30	18:00 - 21:00
Sat	12:00 - 14:30	18:00 - 20:00
Sun	12:00 - 18:00	—

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Bob Collins

Another good value Sunday lunch, tasty, hot and good service too.

Carly

Good music, good food and fine desert! Our go to Pub!

Sharon Helsby

Booked in advance for 2 adults and a dog, after reading reviews and we were staying in the village over the weekend. The pub had hosted a wedding in the afternoon which was still in full swing when we arrived for our table just before 7pm. There was a live music act and the atmosphere was buzzing and lovely. However, we were ‘greeted’ at the door by a middle aged lady who gruffly told us that the bar was too busy and that we could be seated in the area where dogs weren’t usually allowed. We thanked her, but she just rudely told us where to sit. Our order for food and drinks were taken with no smile or warmth, despite us trying to be friendly with her. We both ordered the haddock and chips and asked for vinegar, which was slammed down on the table! The food was also disappointing. The chips were hard as if they had been reheated and the batter on the fish was greasy. The mushy peas had a strange pepper/garlic taste and the bread and butter was not fresh -margarine, not butter. We didn’t stay for pudding, quite honestly, we didn’t want to prolong what was an unpleasant experience. A younger waitress took our payment and she was friendly. We had called in for a drink on the Friday evening and the young man at the bar was equally as unwelcoming-we just wish we had listened to our instincts and cancelled our reservation for the Saturday night. I don’t often write reviews but I can’t remember having such a negative experience or meal out for a very long time. We a regular visitors to this beautiful county and have always found people to be welcoming and friendly. Some staff training is definitely required.

4.0

Mark

Great Sunday Lunch

4.5

Ben

Great Sunday lunch in a lovely friendly pub.

Maria

We really enjoyed our meal. Extra mention for the pork belly absolutely delicious . Lovely country pub with a cosy friendly atmosphere.

3.5

R.Cooper

This was our first visit to the Royal Oak after we read the review in The Yorkshire Post recently. The portions were of a good size and the steak pie I had was huge and very tasty. However the chips I ordered were thin and and of poor quality compared with other places we have dined at. We felt the welcome and service could have been more friendly with better customer rapport. Parking was easy.

5.0

Helen

Great food and friendly people. Plenty of parking.

C & B

On the positive side, the steak pie and game pie were enjoyed and the burger was okay but the two portions of vegetable chow mein were completely lacking any flavour. One portion was bigger than the other with lots of vegetables but not many noodles, whilst the other was full of noodles but with less vegetables. This dish was extremely disappointing and certainly not worth £16.95. Additionally, one of our group was disappointed not to be able to have steak as there was none left. As this was a long-arranged birthday outing with family coming from a long distance, complaints about food would have spoilt the evening so we chose not to take it up with staff. Service didn’t compare with the majority of places around here. We felt hurried with constant checking of whether we had finished. One coffee was served with a saucer full of spillage with no recognition. Unfortunately, the table we sat at was uncomfortable as there was insufficient room to allow the chair to be drawn close to the table. We are sorry to be negative but on this occasion there were too many issues and we came to regret our choice.

5.0

Robin Barker

Enjoyable Sunday lunch at The Royal Oak, Staveley, with my wife. We both had roast chicken which was excellent, with a good selection of vegetables. Generous portions - almost too many potatoes -but all very tasty, and perfectly cooked. The staff were polite and responsive, and it was good to have a friendly chat with Cath (the manager). Homely and tasteful decor, with welcoming roaring fires on a winter’s day. Will definitely go again.

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