The Royal Oak - Yattendon

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   Faith

   Hampshire

   36 reviews

   4.0

   36 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food in a lovely pub. Service was a little sporadic given it was relatively quiet
   

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   Paul

   London

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Disappointed with the food. Under seasoned and under cooked
   

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   Emma

   London

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   10 of us went to the Royal Oak for lunch on a Saturday. Delicious food, very attentive service and a lovely table in a private room. Defintely recommend to others.
   

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   Stephen

   Berkshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My last visit was early December 2024. It was good to be able to return for a midweek lunch. The quality of the food, its presentation and the attentiveness of staff remain first rate. It is a very pleasant place to eat. It is well worth 'deviating' off the M4! However, on previous visits I don't recall having to listen to background music. In my humble opinion it's not required. What I should have done was ask politely to request the sound be turned down or off. Seeing the team of chefs at work or looking out through the bifold doors into the garden helps to provide for the pleasant atmosphere that contributes to the appeal of enjoying a good lunch at The Royal Oak. I shall return!
   

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   Allyson

   Berkshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Birthday treat for my husband who it quite a fussy eater. We were not disappointed. Lovely country setting with log burner, relaxed but special. Food was so flavourful and beautifully presented, but not in a pretentious way. Enough choice to suit us both, without being overwhelming. Service at the Royal Oak was friendly, efficient and not overbearing. If we lived a little closer it could easily become a well loved local. Ambience was relaxed with a little music in the background which was at the perfect level to allow conversation. We would recommend wholeheartedly. Prices are comparable to other gastro type pubs, athough I will say you get a better portion size here. The only minor niggle is that on a busy night there may be a parking issue.
   

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   Sara

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had an excellent evening meal at the Royal Oak. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious. We can highly recommend the Sunday roasts!
   

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   Deborah

   Berkshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic meal and service. Would definitely recommend.
   

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   tom

   London

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 24, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Something strange with the acoustics in the main restaurant and what was the best food I have enjoyed for years should have led to me having a great lunch. However I could not hear conversation my dining partners from across the table. Next time I will book away from the main dining area.
   

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   Martin

   London

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on January 21, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a good experience in this well run, friendly and welcoming establishment. Good menu, good food nicely presented by smiley people who have been well trained.
   

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    Martyn

    Kent

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Your friendly staff made our experience all the more enjoyable.
    

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