BITE user comments - moriarty
Comments by moriarty
I agree with you duckdod. What a superb pub. I have been drinking here for 15 years and have eaten in the pub numerous times. Food is always good and as for the beer, TOP CLASS. The Palmers "TALLY HO" last week was a joy to behold. I have made many new friends since i first set foot in the bar and always receive a warm welcome.
Ken and his staff should be congratulated on running a wonderful hostelry.
4 Aug 2010 11:24
What a great day!
My better half and i enjoyed a lovely walk to Royal Oak, under cloudless and planeless skies.
Good to see this race meeting has the stature to attract thoroughbreds from as far as wildest Dartmoor!! Fine course with superb facilities for punters. Well done Steve Swindle.
As for the beer. SUPERB as always. The wife and i had perhaps one to many Sarah Huhes Ruby but still managed to stay awake, just.
Thanks Sara and all those whose hard work helped raise funds for St Catherines Hospice and make this a terrific day out for everyone.
PS beerbiker.
Look forward to sampling your brew and also info on Flagstaff/Durango
20 Apr 2010 14:09
Mr Grumpy...perhaps the next time you visit the Royal Oak you would like to introduce yourself to the feisty landlady!!
I am sure she and many regulars of this superb pub would like to make your acquaintance.
Best wishes to all for 2010
16 Jan 2010 16:04
Congratulations to The Royal Oak on becoming CAMRA Surrey and Sussex pub of the year for second year in a row.
This pub continues to sell superb beer, cider and perry with the regulars providing an atmosphere of convivial banter. However new visitors are always made most welcome.
Speaking for my wife and i we enjoy our visits and have made many new friends since Sara and Clive took over and we even enjoy drinking the "lamentable" beers from Devon.
Sara, Clive and Jo keep up the good work. Your efforts are appreciated by all of us. (even Norman).
22 Aug 2009 09:11
Hi Land Lord. Well done. Your pub has definately improved recently.As a fan of real ale and especially Stouts, Porters, Olds and Milds i was delighted when i called in on thursday afternoon to discover 3 dark ales on offer.
Good to see your support of local brewers. May i humbly suggest DARK STAR and SURREY HILLS breweries. Both produce superb local ales.
No problems with clientele or service on recent visits.
Good luck
28 Feb 2009 08:03
Now voted Runner up in CAMRA NATIONAL PUB OF THE YEAR.
What a tremendous achievement.
An oasis at the end of our walks.
28 Feb 2009 07:38
It is now 2 years to the day since Sara and Clive took over the reins of The Royal Oak.
What a superb job they have done in this time.
Recently awarded CAMRA regional pub of the year.
Congratulations for all you have achieved.
24 Nov 2008 17:12
This superb pub has now been awarded Surrey and Sussex Camra pub of the year.
A reflection of the warm welcome you receive, the good food and of course the wonderful selection of real ales and traditional ciders and perries.
Looking forward to a few Stouts and Porters this winter.
Well done Sara and (Clive)
14 Sep 2008 00:06
Well done on being awarded CAMRA SUSSEX pub of the year.What a transformation in only 18 months.
Always a friendly welcome, great mix of customers and superb selection of real ales.
Only wish i could visit every day.
25 Jun 2008 23:45
Splendid Freehouse which continues to go from strength to strength.Great selection of up to 8 cask conditioned ales all served in tip top condition,with at least 1 porter,stout,mild or old ale always on offer.
Very good freshly prepared food,especially the Sunday Roasts,which my wife says are the best she has ever tasted.
Well done Sarah,Clive,Emma and Jo.
25 Jan 2008 18:14
Have spent many hours supping the superb ales on offer at this true village local. Staff always friendly, good food albeit with a limited menu. Have always found other customers very pleasant.
12 Jul 2007 11:57
Camra national pub of the year.Warm welcome and superb selection of ales. 16 available when we called last saturday lunchtime.If your in the area call in, Spreyton is about 10 mins from A30.Thanks to Roger and his staff for making this pub what it is, A GEM.
15 Jun 2007 02:04
Great pub with superb beers.Woodlands Midnight Stout was on great form last sunday lunchtime.
So pleased they have been awarded Kernow Camra pub of the year. Well done.
15 Jun 2007 01:51
Stayed in Withypool whilst walking The Two Moors Way recently.
Warm welcome at Royal Oak.Exmoor ales in fine condition and food excellent.
15 Jun 2007 01:39
Always a pleasure to visit this superb pub. "Amsinck Black" what a wonderful ale.
27 Jan 2007 12:16
Wonderful pub. Ken continues to lead the way in this area re real ale. Ever changing selection in tip top condition. Good quality pub grub.This is my local so please excuse the bias.
Try it yourself.
27 Jan 2007 12:01
This is now a superb pub. New owners Sarah and Clive have transformed this former run down Badger house.
Excellent home cooked food together with 5 real ales, including brews from Dark Star and Surrey Hills.
A lovely place to spend a few hours.
We need more places and licensees like this.
27 Jan 2007 11:53
The Volunteer Riflemans Arms, Bath
Great afternoon session on Friday. Thanks to Paul and the regulars for making us welcome and keeping us entertained. My wife says she will win at spoof next time we are in Bath.
29 Oct 2011 18:18