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The Royal Oak, Hillcommon, England

The Royal Oak

4.6
4.6
27 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
A beautiful, newly refurbished roadhouse owned by renowned bloodstock agent, Tom Malone, and operated by the Black Bear Pub Group. The Royal Oak boasts stylish dining in a traditional pub setting, with interior décor dedicated to its owner and his equestrian backround. The quality of a restaurant in the convivial atmosphere of your well-kept local.
Joint head chefs Grahame Dewar and Robin Lear add their well polished touches to every dish - the menu is all about quality local produce and expertly crafted flavour.
If steak is your thing then you won't be disappointed, the best of local beef chargrilled to perfection with a choice of potatoes and sauces. Other highlights include the incredible currys, perfect pies and desserts to travel miles for!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 10:00–00:30 Thu–Sat 10:00–01:00 Sun 10:00–23:30
  • Phone number
    01823 778178
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Bath/Somerset

    Best Service

  • Bath/Somerset

    Great for brunch

  • Bath/Somerset

    Child-friendly

  • Bath/Somerset

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Bath/Somerset

    Good for groups

  • Bath/Somerset

    Healthy

  • Bath/Somerset

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Bath/Somerset

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Bath/Somerset

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Royal Oak delights with "excellent service" and "wonderful food" in a "cosy warm place." Guests enjoy a diverse menu, from "curried parsnip soup to die for" to "best nut roast." Despite occasional noise, the atmosphere is "lovely and relaxed." A "highly recommended" spot for quality meals and friendly ambiance.

27 Reviews
  1. Robbie

    Bath2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Our waiter was attentive and friendly but the food took an age to arrive - about 25-30 minutes, and there were only two other tables in the restaurant, both of them eating already. The pork belly looked a bit dry but my friend told me it was good . The apple that came with it was well under cooked and crunchy. My fish and chips were very good although they were fries, not proper chips which was disappointing. All the food was nicely presented. Oddly, our waiter didn't know what the crumble of the day was so he had to go and check; a basic necessity for waiting staff, I would have thought, to know such things before attending tables. Around the bar and pool table it gets noisy so I was glad to be away from that. Otherwise a decent enough lunch although I thought the pub lacked atmosphere; it was a bit soulless, in spite of the alluring pictures on the website.

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  2. Tracey

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a cracking roast for four people. Our two dogs were made very welcome from the minute we arrived. Great service, friendly staff and a very tasty roast!

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  3. Janet

    Bath1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent but to have a quieter meal it is better to request a table further away from the bar area.

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  4. Gaye

    Bath1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very pleasant meal, all the waitresses were ver attentive.

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  5. Linda

    Bath1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food really good quality - curried parsnip soup to die for and a good selection on the cheeseboard

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  6. Avril

    Bath2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The main aspect that spoilt a family get together for a birthday was the excessive noise from the other diners and rugby watchers.

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  7. Donna

    Bath2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Sunday lunch excellent service lovely log burner keeping the restaurant toasty. Will definitely be back

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  8. Stephen

    Bath1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Royal Oak is a cosy warm place with very attentive staff member, showed us to our table and dealt with our order. Service was very good and the food was cooked well.

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  9. Kay

    Bath2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal, overall, wasn’t quite as good as I’ve had on previous visits, the plate hadn’t been heated and consequently the cauliflower purée was stone cold as were the greens, there wasn’t a lot of either so I just ate them with the sauce which was still nice and hot. Otherwise it was all beautifully cooked and presented.

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  10. Alan

    Bath2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were served by a very efficient but friendly person and had very good service. The food was of a very good service and was well priced . Overall an excellent place to eat and we will be back.

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Google Map for The Royal Oak

B3227, Hillcommon, England TA4 1DS

Additional information

  • Area
    Bishops Lydeard
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 10:00–00:30 Thu–Sat 10:00–01:00 Sun 10:00–23:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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