Royal Oak, Downtonback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
we went to this pub on boxing day.
the place was very nice.lovely log fire,staff were very friendly.
i had panfry scallops and bacon with salad.scallops was amazing,but bacon was way too salty!! i don't know why?
My husband had lamb shank for main.
It came with melted plastic rap around the lam......
he told one of the staff,she seemed a bit awkward,but no apology and said
<Do you want me to take that back?>
My husband removed the plastic stuff, and gave it to her.
We waited manager to come over to say something, but no one showed up.
I was so dissapointed.I think it's unprofessional.
Beer was nice,I was enjoying the experience,but melted plastic spoiled it.
Did the chef microwave the lam with plastic cover???
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I regularly eat and drink at this pub. It is much better since Michael took over and sorted it out. The new chef seems to be doing well and the staff are friendly and helpful.
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Reports are best from people who actually go into the pub rather than digging up the past. Prices have dropped, food, ale and service remain impeccable. Pub now nominated for CAMRA LocAle scheme due to guest beer policy. Get back in there and see for yourself.
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The last time i was in this pub i had to have CPR when they gave me the bill.
Dont go in unless youve got a wallet the size of a shed. Still recovering from the shock as it was the worst case of wallet strain ive ever had.
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Please. Something needs to be done about self embellishment on here. Never been near, just fed up off pointless transparent reviews.
No rating, I'll leave it to the landlord.
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Wow the pub has been taken over again this time buy a local pub couple Mike and Deana Stevens. They have addressed the pricing of the beers and have set about bringing there vast expertise to a fantastic venue.Service was good and the food was even better,will use again
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The food here is some of the best pub food we have ever had,good beer,fantastic service,good value,staff very attentive and friendly.
have been back a few times and cant wait to go back
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Reopened on May 11th after major flood damage refurbishment. Not cheap but good value for food that I tried. Imaginative menu, I had Asparagus Risotto with Pearl Barley and Peas (�9.95). Looked lost in big bowl but quantity spot on. Excellent pudding of, I think, Baklakis? Two lovely pastry triangles containing honey and served with pistachio ice cream (�4.95). Ale was excellent although too expensive to attract the average beer drinker (1/2 Ringwood Best �1.60, guess the guest was more but forgot to check my change). Young manager Steve seemed totally at ease with environment despite being surrounded by company suits all evening checking things were being done the "Alcatraz" way. Total autonomy on one guest ale - Hop Back Crop Circle was on to be followed by Elderquad, presumably from Downton then looking at Andwell! Superb news! Only criticisms - candle lit on table without me being asked (get burning sensations in eyes with naked flame) although the table was dimly lit. And asparagus tips were burnt - actually enhanced the flavour so may have been intentional though. Will definitely return - loyalty card scheme �10 off a bill after 10 x �10 spent. Local produce also a big plus. More a dining experience than a pub but I don't care - this should be a winner.
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