The Royal Oak, Copmanthorpe

We are due to move into the village in a few weeks time, and we were delighted to find that our new local is an absolute gem!

We had an excellent meal. The Oak's 'signature dish', chicken pie in a creamy tarragon sauce, went down very well with several members of our party, as did some very tender and tasty lamb and an enormous matured steak. All meals were served with very fresh vegetables and a choice of chips, mashed potato, roast potato or rice. The prices were very reasonable indeed, we felt.

A couple opposite ordered snacks, and were served some delicious-looking and generously filled sandwiches with salad.

The service couldn't have been better. The couple running the pub are keen to make a good impression, and to ensure customers are well looked after. They take a real pride in their work. The surroundings were clean and pleasant, retaining a 'country pub' atmosphere - without the smell of smoke and stale beer! A real asset to the village, I think.

7 Apr 2007 20:51