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Royal Oak - 18 Goodramgate, York, ENG

Royal Oak - 18 Goodramgate

4.4
4.4
503 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of the York. Here at The Royal Oak, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with your favourite drink in hand. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    01904 848777
  • Website
    https://www.royaloakyork.pub/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    18 Goodramgate, York, ENG YO1 7LG
  • Area
    York
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Festive Set Menu - £30.95pp (£10pp deposit)

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Nov 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
    Join us for our traditional three course (£30.95) or two course (£26.95) festive set menu. Think crispy ham hock terrine, British lamb rump and proper sticky toffee pudding to name a few, alongside turkey and the traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.
    Festive Set Menu - £30.95pp (£10pp deposit) photo

  • New Year's Eve Set Menu - £40.95pp (£10pp deposit)

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate the New Year in style with our three course set menu. Think cured salmon, venison & pancetta pie, and triple chocolate delice to name a few. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.
    New Year's Eve Set Menu - £40.95pp (£10pp deposit) photo

Menu

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What 503 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for brunch

  • North Yorkshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Royal Oak offers a "really friendly place with great character" and a charming atmosphere near York Minster. Known for its "best Sunday roast in York," the pub features traditional dishes with generous portions. Guests appreciate the "fantastic service" and accommodating staff, making it a cozy spot for both locals and visitors.

503 Reviews

  1. Kelly

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic Christmas Day meal. Food was lovely and staff was great.

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  2. William

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely little pub, personable staff, friendly clientele, landmark historical. But the kitchen woefully bad. Went for Xmas dinner, and a mountain of soggy and hard shelled bland. The worst pub meal that we’ve ever had. And uniquely so in not redeeming sprout to build on. The chef is simply not and shouldn’t be allowed.

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  3. Mary

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely Christmas meal at the Royal Oak. Food was on time and staff were very nice. My only issue was the price of the meal but I understand that it is Christmas and everyone ups their prices.

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  4. Simon

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We are immensely grateful to the staff for their service on Christmas Day. However, the food left us underwhelmed. Understandably, it’s a busy time of year, but the restaurant felt understaffed, and the food arrived lukewarm. The starter, described as “Oyster, Flat and Button mushrooms,” only featured button mushrooms. The “Stilton, fruitcake, and honey” lacked any discernible Stilton cheese—it was allegedly within the cake, which seemed unlikely and felt at odds with Yorkshire tradition. Lastly, the Christmas pudding, which was advertised as being served with brandy butter ice cream, arrived with custard instead. While these issues didn’t dampen our festive spirits, we couldn’t help but feel somewhat disappointed.

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  5. Karen

    Cheshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were able to sit earlier which was good. The service was quick. Nice surroundings, little oldie worldie pub. The food was a let down . At £18.95 for a sharing platter , the food was all microwaved , so reheated. The steak was ok but the wedges were awful , too much batter on the onion rings. That was over £18 too. Husband had sausage and mash, sausages the exact same you get in a chip shop ! Quite a let down to be honest

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  6. Hannah

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Recommend staff not smoking next to open windows where customers are eating. When seating customers it would be good to tell them there was a limited menu rather than waiting for them to order to be told you can only have a couple of things.

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  7. Gareth

    Cambridge

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Toilets and corridors never seen a duster let alone a hoover. Food very average and chairs not comfy.

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  8. faith

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and huge portions. Lovely area upstairs and very polite staff.

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  9. Geoffrey

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Was not as described in the advertisement the place was dirty even for an old building,W C was not clean and dress code was smart casual a joke when staff wore clothes that looked dirty. With regards to food excepted better we only had a main has we were not offered desserts would not recommend!!!!!!

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  10. Anton

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant service and lovely food. Highly recommended

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Royal Oak - 18 Goodramgate is rated 4.4 stars by 503 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Royal Oak - 18 Goodramgate

18 Goodramgate, York, ENG YO1 7LG

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    York
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–23:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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