Reviews of The Royal Oak | Riley Green. (Pub) in Preston (Lancashire).

The Royal Oak | Riley Green

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Blackburn Old Rd, Hoghton, Preston PR5 0SJ, United Kingdom

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Information of The Royal Oak | Riley Green, Pub in Preston (Lancashire)

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Reviews of The Royal Oak | Riley Green

B. C.

Stopped for Sunday roast, lovely meal beef cooked perfectly. Not everyone would like pink but it was beautiful. Portion adequate however pricey. Service friendly and you are allowed to bring your pet ( as long as is clean and well behaved- 😀 thanks god ours was)

I. N.

The food as always was very nice. Unfortunately when we visited it was extremely busy - standing room only. Although there where lots of staff the service was very slow.

R.

Fantastic pub with a great atmosphere, the staff are really friendly and very personable. This is easily one of the best pubs I have ever been to. The fish and chips were to die for. My fiance had steak and kidney pudding which I was jealous of, but both meals were fantastic. Double fried proper chips with noth meals is something that takes longer, but tastes so much better. The ice cream my daughter had was amazing and she's obsessed with honeycomb, so being able to have it as an add on is a great touch. Thwaites have done an awful lot in the past couple of years to improve their pubs and hopefully it'll start paying back in spades once we get over covid. Will definitely be coming back again.

A. F.

Food was lovely and staff were too, very accomodating and helpful. Some other customers didn't seem to notice the staff rushing around and kept calling them over, what a shame.

C. T.

Fabulous steak and ale pie, tasty veggies and gravy. The sticky toffee pudding equally delicious. I understand my friends cheese pie was also top notch and there was almost a fight over the cheesecake. Served a mean pint of ale too. Staff were smart and efficient too. Many thanks, we'll see you again.

K. C.

Me and my wife , had a lovely meal ,the starters both from the special menu, we're very tasty, I had the chicken liver pata and my wife had the crab and salmon , for the main, I had a large steak pudding with chips ,gravy and pea, best I have had anywhere, wife had the stake and ale pie, she thoroughly enjoyed it, our daughter's got us a voucher for our 39th wedding anniversary, ,staff and atmosphere were brilliant i would definitely recommend the royal oak,

R. S.

It was the tiniest portion of food we've ever had.We was still hungry after It.It was well presented and nice staff but it was more like a starter than a main and for £14 it's a bit steep to come away still hungry.

Y. W.

Had delicious dinner today with a friend. She had the steak and kidney pudding and I had the cheese and onion pie, both were perfect!! Staff were lovely and I highly recommend the royal Oak!! Can't wait to go again and try the steak pudding this time it's huge and so s my stomach!!! 😁

J. D.

A lucky find whilst out walking. We only had a starter and desert but they were beautiful and the whole menu looked so interesting. There were lots of things on the menu that I had never seen on a pub menu before and we can’t wait to go back to try them.

U. G.

Brilliant boozer. Food was on par however the drinks seem to be lacking. Main reason for the 5 stars is the stunning staff. Ellie was phenomenal and made me feel very comfortable. Would definitely come again. Mainly so see Ellie.

C. R.

Always a lovely pub to visit for a delicious lunch. Large choice, cooked fabulously and served with a smile. Also a great selection of well kept beers. Will keep coming again and again.

D. W.

Booked for Saturday family meal. Unable to book online so had to do it via telephone. Never received confirmation so I had to ask. Overall the place is clean and well presented. Staff are friendly. Menu is good with lots of selection. The meal was ok slightly small portions for the main course unfortunately. However I suppose this would balence out if you had all 3 courses. Maybe add more for those who only have a main. The disappointing thing was the price of drinks. When I arrived i ordered 3 small lime and soda, 1 small cola, 1 kids drink £13.90 ouch. Never bought another drink after that or coffees.

J. B.

Table for 6 booked at 7.45. Didn't realise they stopped serving food at 8pm. We left at just before 10pm as they were making it pretty clear they wanted to close up. Food OK, but quite steep prices for the portion quantities offered. £15.95 for an average steak and ale pie with a few indifferent chips. Shan't be rushing back.

m. p.

Good food would highly recommend not a big choice but I am a fussy eater . The food came out lovely and fresh and cooked to perfection staff was friendly and helpful looked after us many thanks

B. J.

Lovely English pub the food is great and so are the staff

A. H.

Such a lovely pub. The young waitresses were very nice and helpful. One poor girl had lost her voice but was still smiling and was so nice. The actual pub is very nicely decorated and clean. We got to the pub for 11.30 when it opened and we were warmly welcomed and given a table. We ordered the garlic tomato chill bread which was very light n tasty. We also had the duck spring rolls and they were very nice with plenty of duck inside. We both chose the suet steak and kidney pudding with chips and peas. I opted for Savoy cabbage. The pudding was delicious. It was so big I couldn’t eat the chips. We both really enjoyed our meals. Starters are roughly £6.95 and mains can vary from £10.95 up to £20 depending on what you choose to order. The atmosphere was very relaxing and it wasn’t noisy even when more people started coming in. I’ll definitely be visiting again especially in summer as the beer garden is a good decent size. Two car parks which is a bonus one around the back of the pub and one as the side. We didn’t have any issues with parking which again was a bonus.

L. B.

Great atmosphere, Great food really tasty, Great friendly staff. 10/10fir us

R.

A lovely place, nice, quiet, great food and reasonable prices. We have been quite a few times now 👍

N. B.

Been a few times now and the standards of quality of service, drink, food and menu choices suit all tastes. You may pay a little more, but you will enjoy your visit as a result. Extended the car park to the side as well, beer garden for sunnier times, advise to phone and book a table. Overall we love this special place for those special occasions. Update 12th January 2022. As above and we totally enjoyed our meal o ce again. Log fire roaring away to the side of us, very cosy. Update 27th April 2022. Another visit, standards, presentation and service all remain very high, a delightful place to visit.

m. m.

Great food, friendly staff,cosy atmosphere,will definitely be returning.

S. E.

Great food again at the Royal Oak tonight. Thanks to everyone for fantastic food and service. Steve and Ann

J. A.

Cosy atmosphere, food choices are varied. Duck Spring rolls are soft and burgers melt in your mouth. Definitely worth a visit.

S.

Fine country pub, great ales and fantastic staff. Taster samples given if asked,try before you buy. A great example of British Pub.

S. B.

Excellent food and the staff are so friendly can't do enough for you.

L. W.

Great food, cosy ambiance and very friendly staff. What more could you ask for?!

D. H.

Really nice traditional pub, great food and good selection of Ales, Friendly staff providing great service.

R. L.

Really nice pub great staff but not cheap maybe that's why a couple of the others in little village areas have closed

P. H.

Absolutely amazing food complimented with warm and friendly staff, really enjoyed our visit.

S. H.

Slow to be served but staff very friendly Food was good and arrived once we were able to order

J. A.

Very tasty Goosnargh chicken, no need for any additional seasoning or extras, filled me up a treat. Just no room left for a dessert!

I. G.

wonderful pub , good service and friendly 👍, good choice of Beers and Gins, lovely interior and historical beams of interest.

M. W.

Excellent food and wine. Lovely atmosphere and excellent service

L. H.

Didn't book but was given table within minutes of arrival. Staff very friendly and polite food was amazing best steak I have had would highly recommend

D. B.

Fabulous welcoming place, very friendly staff, with great beer and really good food. Dog friendly too as an additional bonus. Will be going back.

P. R. (.

Went on a walk around Riley Green ended up back at the Royal Oak for lunch. The 4 of us loved it. 😍

C. M.

We visited today, we were served by a lovely young lady called Molly, the food was amazing, the staff always go that extra mile, with their warm welcome, fast and efficient service, but above all their always smiling, making you feel special. The food is amazing, and reasonably priced, think we have tried everything on the menu, from pies to full roast dinner, and I can honestly say, we have never had a poor meal or service. I would highly recommend a visit, try it out yourself, and like us, you will keep returning, we’ve recently moved to Cumbria, but still travel down once or twice a mth for food and drinks.

J. W.

Nice atmosphere with good food. Cheese and onion pie was gorgeous but I was expecting a selection of veg for the price, instead of the minute offering on top of the pie! I found that it is more expensive than on previous visits. Good table service.

G. S.

Nice enough but not worth the money... Had the steak and ale pie - enjoyable but had a strong 'mince pie' spice flavour which was a little overpowering. Portion size was also on the small side and the price on the high side. That said the staff were lovely and the surroundings are rustic and cosy. There are places not too far away with bigger, better portions for less money.

w. h.

Beer is the best example of thwaites I have experienced in recent years.. food is very good and reasonably priced.

G. B.

Family lunch for 11 adults 3kids on Saturday 30th October. Shown to a quiet corner (well till we arrived )and drinks orders served promptly whilst we perused the varied menu and specials available. Food was extremely well presented,tasty and arrived HOT. ( always a good sign of a well run kitchen) Service was with a smile and server's were very attentive. The icing on the cake so to speak was the way Shannon made sure our visit went smoothly and our needs were catered for promptly A thoroughly good experience and highly recommended.

D. S.

Lovely old pub but expensive. Half a draught cider and a non alcoholic ginger beer £7-.

D. M.

We were invited to share a meal with some friends for their birthday. Upon arrival, there was a lovely and welcoming atmosphere, polite and courteous staff and a wealth of delicious dishes to delight the palate. It's the first time my Wife and I had been there, but it won't be the last.

A. L.

Cracking Beer garden to the side, where you can enjoy a drink or meal with stunning views, good selection of drinks including tea and coffee, dog friendly..

B. B.

We didn't book, but the beer was excellent. The food looked good, so will have to return and make sure we book a table.

A. P.

Always amazing food and great service 👌🏼

B. H.

A pub of character with a great ambiance. Food and service were e xcellent

B. B.

Pleasant country pub and restaurant. On this visit for a drink on a Friday afternoon after a walk the bar service was slooooow. Comfortable and warm with a real coal fire on a cold day. I've eaten here in the past and the food was good but again the service was slooooow. Must be a feature of this pub.

L. F.

The service from these ladies is excellent!!! The food is wholesome and enjoyable.

s. g.

Lovely coaching house style pub with good food and real ale. Fish and Beer batter lovely. Been again tonight lovely food well observed 1 minutes silence at 8.00pm.

S. M.

Traditional country pub. Good very nice, of a touch on the expensive side. But always busy, so that tells you something. Dogs *are welcome but only in very small bar area and not the seating area.

B. F.

The staff are just fabulous and the food is tasty . I would highly recommend a visit.

P. F.

Lovely cosy meal with a friend. Food lovely all locally sourced. Staff friendly. Place clean. Looking forward to going again. They have 2 car parks.

A. M. F.

Lovely pub and restaurant with great staff..our waitresses were wonderful! I would say the food portions are on the small side ...each of my courses would definitely not be enough for my husband ...the cheese and onion pie is small and just comes with a few chips and rocket leaves .... but..the food is delicious!

S. B.

Beautiful food, friendly and helpful staff 👌

m. t.

Amazing Food, Quality Service at the Royal Oak. Had the Pork Assiette from the special board and wow what a dish. Photo is what's left of my plate. Says it all really.

P. W.

Great food and good atmosphere.

N. K.

Staff polite & friendly. Service quick and accurate. Pub and beer garden well presented and maintained. Nice atmosphere. Food was good. £5 for a pint of lager still on the steep end IMO but to be expected.

F. B.

As always the food here was exceptional. I have never visited and left with a bad word to say. The value for money is amazing. And the staff are lovely too!

J. A. E.

I had a great afternoon here, it was the first time I had been in a pub for a year as I was waiting for the 21st of June which came and went. So I downloaded the app and enjoyed it however the menu was different at the pub than it was online before I got there, I was looking forward to drinking some warsteiner but they had none so I had to drink something else which was still ok but if you’re doing it online you need to keep updating the menu as the menu stated that you had it on draught. Also making people wear masks just to go inside to the toilet or walking around to their seat is ridiculous. The overall experience was very good, great staff and service was spot on, this app ordering is the way ahead.

M. A.

Great food great choice and good prices.

J. O.

Lovely staff couldn't do enough for us . We had our dog with us the 2girls who was serving made a fuss of bolt . We both had fish and chips have to say it was the best we have ever had . Looking forward to our next visit 😊

D. F.

Pub manager was really welcoming, she was extremely helpful in seating 2 of us with twins and a double buggy in a booth near the log burner. Great decor and buzz about the place, staff were very busy but were quick to take our orders which soon arrived. Food was delicious, honestly restaurant quality, Mains were so good we decided on 3 deserts, again amazing! Owners of the Royal oak should be super proud of the staff and chefs for making the visit so great. Thanks again

J. M.

Very nice meal, fast service, friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

D. B.

Excellent service and really good food, in lovely surroundings. Couldn't ask for more, so would certainly recommend.

M. K.

An excellent place for dinner. Well worth going out of the way.

L. T.

Not been here for years until today, ghe food was lovely. Had the chicken burger and it was delicious - not chewy at all! The setting was lovely and the staff were very attentive - would definitely recommend!

M. M.

Really great food, lovely staff.

N. B.

Good solid pub food... well presented, attentive staff. All I all good experience, would go back.

M. H.

Quite a nice atmosphere for lunch. Good range of options on the menu. Not particularly thrilled with the burger main but have to say the individual take on an apple and summer fruit crumble was excellent. Real pity that a group of six ladies were seated very close when there was ample room elsewhere in the same room.

L. B.

The food is always amazing especially the big blue burger. The drinks are good and the staff are excellent!! Always serve with a smile and remember customers. We have taken our pup in regularly since we first picked him up (to help with training) and the staff always remember him. He gets so excited about going!!

L. S.

This is at least the 5th time we have been here for a meal. It's great to be able to book ahead, especially if it's a large party, ie 6-10 people). The meals are always tasty and hot and a good variety too. As we now have two little grandchildren it's nice to know that they provide highchairs and also a children's menu too. It's always been a family favourite as it's roughly halfway between where we all live. We have also been on some lovely walks in the area too. Definitely be back again

P. C.

Very good place for food and staff very helpful.

T. A.

Charming little pub restaurant. Cozy atmosphere, a staff that obviously know to be attentive to their customers but not intrusive. Have visited a couple times and the food was consistently excellent. Well cooked, generously sized, recognisable every day kinds of dishes but with a "restaurant quality" that really satisfied.

P. M.

Good pub in the countryside. A tad dingy inside but some would say atmospheric. Perfectly fine.

M. W.

Good staff. Good service. Food not as expected. Said comes with veg.! ....bit of red cabbage under pie and half a carrot on top.!! Just not for me. But what there was was tasty.

A. C.

Me and my partner had a meal here in the afternoon. I had the steak pie and my partner had the cheese pie. The dish was very well presented and served with a lovely gravy. The staff were very polite and helpful I would highly recommend this place for a pub lunch.

M. F.

We booked for a large party of 14 and overall the experience was pleasant. Food was quite good, if a little pricey. The staff were superb and catered for our every need. The only thing not to our liking was the Rack of Lamb which was very tough. Good ale and nice atmosphere.

M. B.

Cosy, warm & welcoming - efficient, friendly staff! Drinks a bit on the expensive side. Would definitely recommend!!

L. S.

We were driving back from hospital and came upon this wonderful place. Oldie worldly with original stone building and roaring log burners...we were welcomed from the second we stepped through the door by attentive and friendly members of staff. The food was so fresh and tasty at reasonable prices. Dogs are also allowed but you must consider other customers who are dining who don't have dogs!! I love this place and can't wait to take my friends there! Thank you to all of you at the Royal Oak for making our first visit a fantastic experience.

D. C.

Cosy place open fires and a lovely atmosphere. My wife and I had a lovely meal. Both of us had sea bass for the main meal it was really nice and the skin was lovely and crisp mash was smooth and the mussel veloutie very tasty. Staff were good and the service was also very good all in all a very good new year afternoon meal. We had a good time.

J. M.

Great outdoor space. Had to download the app to order drinks but once navigated, it worked well. Drinks a little expensive, £5/pint but after a long walk we paid it! Staff friendly

M. D.

bank holiday Monday meal. Drink prices a bit on the expensive side as are some of the meals. Over all a bit disappointed, the reviews better than it actually is.I had the steak and ale pie and the pastry overworked and so rather hard and the steak shredded and tender but way too much seasoning. Perhaps if id had something else on the menu i might have been writing a better reviews.

P. W.

Great food. A nice pint of Cider too.

D. p.

We have been visiting the Royal Oak for several years, since the present owners took it over, and have never had a complaint. Food is always excellent. I deliver to the kitchens, so know how spotless they are. We are never rushed or hassled by the waiting staff, or badgered into buying extra drinks. All in all, it is our favourite go to for lunch or dinner.

A. F.

Just had an amazing lunch at the royal oak. Extremely good service, staff lovely and polite & attentive. Massive compliments to the chef as well. We will be back but not before spreading the word how good you all are. Thanks again....Amanda Fenn and family 😀

K. P.

Excellent food it really was .The service was impeccable. Thought the largers were a tad expensive but great place for a visit

s. b.

Lovely atmosphere. Felt fine we just passing trade . Food was exceptional. Lots of different beers to try . All in all defo recommend. Little more pricey than normal pub food but well worth it as so good

V. R.

this is one of the best pubs for food in the area, the service is timely and everyone is really polite without being overbearing. The food is absolutely gorgeous I've tried most of the menu and it's hard to decide what to eat. definitely our go to place.

D. H.

Went on a Saturday night after a not so successful trip to another local eatery. Service and food were both excellent...waitress was friendly, funny and helpful. An exceptional night out and we would recommend The Royal Oak to all! Good work all round!

b. g.

Stumbled across this pub/restaurant while driving around West Lancashire Moors. We were welcomed by friendly attentive staff, and a varied menu. Nice atmosphere in the dining area, and plenty of parking also a large beer garden, will be calling back in the future when in the area !!

J. F.

Excellent food and friendly staff, great place to have a meal and drink after a walk.

K. M.

Lovely food, excellent service, great setting - will be going back!

r.

Called in when passing on a Monday lunch time. Pub was pretty quiet. Decent ale, food was excellent but took a while to come out (about 30mins but well worth it, it was red hot) . Beer garden next to a fairly busy road , could benefit from a path/door to it from the rear of the pub so you don't have to walk with your drinks next to the road (but that's just me being picky)

I. C.

Lovely food, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Even in Covid times. Close to the Leeds Liverpool canal, so lovely to walk to in order to take full advantage of the ales on offer.

A. P.

Probably best to book a table here, certainly at weekends, if you want a Sunday Roast be sure to get there in plenty of time, we went at fiveish on a Sunday and they had already run out! Food is really nice, your favourite pub food but a bit more upscale, they do a mean cheese and onion pie! Local beers on draft too, can't fault this place..

F. T.

Great food and service, nice atmosphere. Too many bar flies, makes it difficult for people who are dining to get to the bar on arrival. Removing the bar stools would reduce the number of flies.

A. O.

Friendly and accommodating food was spot on and not overly priced.

G.

A good gastro pub with a twist on traditional pub food and the specials board offers something a bit different. The quality of the cooking and food is excellent and is reasonable value for money. The team behind this pub used to run the Red Cat nearby which was in the Good Food guide so why isn't the Royal Oak? The staff were professional and friendly.

K. F.

Tried the takeaway Sunday Roast Beef Dinner today absolutely delicious great tasting food, melt in the mouth beef. Awesome will definitely be back more.

B. G.

Great service, very reasonable

A. D.

As a family this is one of our favourite places to eat. The staff are always friendly,welcoming&polite. The food is always tasty & flavoursome as well as hot& plentiful. We would definitely recommend to family&friends.

H.

Amazing food and great service. The food really surprised me. 1000% recommend you go here!!

J. C.

Cosy, friendly, pub with excellent service. It serves a decent range of quality, well presented food and has a good selection of draught beers. Been coming here for 13 years now and have never once been disappointed.

N. F.

Stopped here while on a bike ride. Very friendly staff with the option to order food using an app ,( didn't try this). We sat in the beer garden which was very pleasant.

S. W.

Probably the beat pub food I’ve ever tasted. Fantastic. Great service beer and fantastic food selection. You may pay a little more for nice food but this was faultless. Well done Royal Oak

N. W.

Called in for a pint, great little find. They have Pravha on tap, so had one before we go to Prague. Great smooth fresh crisp pint, soon went down. Thought it rude not to have another, very nice place to call into. And it's not too far to get to, could even start calling in on the way back from shopping.

S. H.

A very good lunch. A Greek salad and the Steak & Kidney suet pudding. Both very good and reasonable pricing. Not that local but we shall return shortly.

S. W.

Great food and service, lovely pint of thwaites bitter.

A. T.

Food was very good but the online ordering was overcomplicated and impersonal, thought about having another round of drinks but couldn't do with the faff.

S. G.

Food choice excellent and innovative. Food outstanding. Most staff excellent. Unfortunately 2 younger waitresses were obviously not having a good day.

M. B.

I ordered fish pie and it came in a ramekin style dish which had obviously been prepared earlier then deep frozen. For the price I paid, I would have expected a freshly made pie with more accompaniments. I did not think it was worth the money.

J. P.

Very nice pub/ restaurant only a few people in when we arrived . Ordered our food main course only . see if we wanted a sweet ? Food was very good but staff did not know how the food was presented ( is it a pie or did it just have a pastry crust on top ) staff had no idea !!! Asked management and came back with the wrong information ( it was just a pie ). The restaurant was only half full or empty !!! But had no atmosphere! !! No music in back ground !!!! WOULD I COME BACK What do you think !!!!!🤔😞😦

N. R.

Nice village pub not too far from the M65 so pretty easy to get to. Great selection of Thwaites beers with friendly staff and decent food. Note that it's changed hands in the past few months and the quality of food seems to have gone up a notch.

G. G.

We haven't been for a while but the standard of food, wine and service was excellent. The recent refurbishment is tasteful. The 16oz tbone was a real treat. We'll be back soon.

C. B.

Nice pub, average food, friendly staff. If you like basic traditional English pub food (gammon steak, burgers, fish and chips, prawns) you can do worse. Portions are reasonable and it's got the whole old pub vibe down to a 'T'.

A. C.

This pub/restaurant is an absolute gem. The food is second to none and the staff are always attentive and helpful. The food is always delicious and the portions just right. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

J. C.

Best beef and ale pie I've ever tasted.

K. W.

Lovely meal, very good staff but drinks were on the expensive side.

J. M.

Good food, good service, reasonable prices. Worth booking as it is very popular.

A. B.

An excellent country pub with a good restaurant area and comfortable nooks in the bar area. The bar is dog friendly and relaxed, and serves well kept Thwaites ales, including the excellent Nutty Black dark mild. There also appears to be a beer garden now, a welcome addition with good views over the countryside around Hoghton Tower.

M. J.

Wow, amazing food, and I mean really amazing. I can't recommend this place highly enough. Nice local atmosphere and provisions for toddlers all helped make it a very enjoyable experience. Great service too.

L. E.

Excellent food and service. They catered for my daughter's coeliacs disease and dairy problems with ease and good knowledge. They never once made her feel like a nuisance or a problem. Thank you so much.

L. B.

Went for a meal Monday at 6.15 Staff very welcoming and attentive Corvid measures and distancing well in place without it taking away the cosy atmosphere The food came quickly fresh and hot Couldn't fault anything We will def return

j. w.

Went on Sunday. Don't know if there was a problem in the kitchen but my choice was sold out. My second choice was overpriced and awful. Dry pie poor presentation. Ordered a sweet. It had also sold out. Paid £5+ for small pudding and yellow water (custard).One of the worst meals I have ever had

B. H.

Great Food, varied menu, good atmosphere, would Def recommend, compliments to the cheff!.Great helpful staff 5*****

T.

Good food friendly staff

S. W.

Lovely old Thwaites pub with plenty of countryside nearby for walking including Hoghton Tower. Inside still has a traditional feel with plenty of tables and seating. Beers- Good range of Thwaites beers Food- didn't eat but what went past looked good, although on Sunday afternoon there was an hour's wait Facilities- Two car parks, a small one behind it and a larger one running along from the pub on the main road

A. D.

Really friendly staff, thanks Katie. Excellent service, cosy atmosphere.. Great choice of beer. Food is very good value. Would highly recommend a visit.

R. P.

After a long walk in the Lake District, three of us were greeted with smiles and a good menu. The food and the service was good. This is a place I'm sure we will be returning to.

N. P.

Excellent food & service. A tad expensive but having said that just about worth it. If you're on a budget don't go there but if going for a special occasion & you don't mind paying that little bit more then go.

A. S.

This has been my family pub for over 25 years from run of the mill Sunday lunch meals to family get togethers...(we over ran the bottom half of the pub)😁👍 Honest opinion... There's no fruit machines and no jukeboxes... Just open coal fires a stone floor and solid tables... With superb staff.. Food wise... your talking on average £14 for a main meal.... But you get what you pay for... They call them chips.. personally I call them potato wedges..😅😂.. If you want a traditional village pub feel and live near or around Blackburn..this place ticks all the boxes 👍👍 I To this day I can still see my grown up children sat on the floor as babies 2 years old.... In the Family Pub 👍👍

A. T.

After a good walk, we had booked a table for 9 adults service was great, the meal was lovely all 9 adults enjoyed from fish,chips,peas ...steak puddings,chips,peas,gravy,.... Cheese onion pie,chips,veg,gravy then to finish cheese 🍰 and sticky toffee pud with custard food was excellent we will return drove from Leigh 😀

Z. E.

Expensive water, good organized service on entry, didn't get to try food, they had stopped serving (mid aft) not mentioned or advertised? Pricey drinks, usual for country pubs tho.

J. H.

Service very good, drinks good, chicken wings starter just average, cheese pie with chips very dry, no gravy or sauce then £8 for cheese board, slightly disappointed

K. W.

I had a lovely birthday meal today.Amazing food. Excellent service n a lovely surprise happy birthday dessert. Thank you all xx

A. P.

We have eaten here twice and could not criticise anything. We came here after doing ample research around the local area and followed recommendations from tripadvisor. Ample vegetarian options and fantastic prices for the quality of the food. Really nice atmosphere and the service is impeccable. Could not recommend it highly enough!

J. V.

Very good food but a bit expensive

K. M.

Great menu choices, delicious food in a delightful environment

N. B.

Simply perfect! Always been our first choice when it comes to finding excellent food. Staff are always attentive.

M. C.

Excellent food, good service, lovely cosy atmosphere.

D. P.

Great food, great service, nice surroundings been going here now for a good while, always very consistent.

W. S.

Very clean pub, the beer is excellent and the food is good. All that one would expect from a warm and friendly country pub. Visited recently and the food was very good.

N. H.

Lovely food, well kept beer, and very pleasant staff. Family run business of a very high quality. Definitely worth a visit.

L. L.

The tomato soup with balsamic syrup was excellent quality and the waiters are very friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend visiting here for a filling,delicious meal.

L. K.

A cosy pub with great food and reasonable prices. Traditional authentic decor and a good choice of drinks. I'd recommend reserving, since it's often busy with regards to finding a table to eat.

S. H.

excellent food and pleasant surroundings with friendly staff.

G. J.

Friendly welcoming staff excellent home cooked food and lovely cosy furnishings. We have been going here for many years and have never had a bad experience can't recommend highly enough.

G. B.

Fantastic food, lovely surroundings. Great staff. 5 star. Gail & John

J. S.

Delicious food and presented very well. Great service and lovely surroundings x

M. R.

Lovely atmosphere, fantastic food and service at a very reasonable price.

M. H.

Food and ambience are great dropped a star because of cost. But enjoyed the experience.

S. H.

A lovely meal and good ambience and environment. £17 for calf liver and potato and vegetables on the high side. Good for a treat, certainly not everyday.

M. G.

Food is always amazing, reasonable on price and excellent quality, wine is a little expensive but least you get a good glass. Staff are excellent and always look after you well

P. Q.

Great food . Friendly staff and good atmosphere

H. M. S. M. C.

Nice food, friendly pub environment. Soft drinks were very pricey at 3.50! But all round happy with this visit.

M. W.

Lovely food and friendly service,will be returning.

b. c.

Love this place great food.. The puddings oh so good and the staff are lovely and looked after us - we were there 1st table of 10 😁

M. C.

Lovely place. Old charisma. Staff helpful & charming. Went out of their way to make my niece something that wasn't even on the menu 🙂

T. M.

We have been a few times now and loved it both times, highly recommended!

I. R.

I would have given it a higher rating but there are no vegan options on the menu at all, and all the veggie ones are full of cheese. A lovely pub though.

Q. T.

A lovely old authentic pub with great character and atmosphere. The staff are friendly, the food is excellent and the beer is well kept. I'll be back.

S. A.

Great food, beers and extremely friendly helpfull staff.

R. T.

Popped in a few times for a beer and a sandwich whilst walking. Nice place, good beer, good food. I just think the crisps could be replaced with 3-4 potato wedges then it would be a 5.

U. H.

Pleasant staff, plus tasty and simple food. Steak & kidney pudding is recommended. Sticky toffee pudding too👌

s.

Lovely cottagy village pub. Warm and friendly. Good quality food and friendly service. Desserts wasn't quite as good however overall very good.

J. B.

Went here for our works Xmas lunch. Food was beautifully presented and tasted wonderfu. Staff were great and has great choice of drinks.

T.

The food was good, nice sized portions only reason it's missing a star as the menu wasn't really to mine or any of my groups liking with the odd sides and concoctions

D. L.

Nice quiet local pub with traditional menu. Food menu is small, but everything is cooked perfectly! Also take American Express for any avid cash-backers! :)

N. B.

Looks like a traditional pub and it does offer traditional pub food but if you fancy something different, look at the specials; they are creative, delicious and beautifully cooked.

J. A.

Excellent food, always a good service. Lovely country pub bursting with character!! Highly recommend the cheese pie!!! 👍

G. W.

We had a lovely Sunday Lunch here. Food was very good and staff very friendly. Hope to come back soon.

R. C.

My fav pub in Lancs and has been for 26yrs. No pool table, no music, no gamble machines just a wonderful pub with great beers and lovely food.

A. W.

Great value, traditional, tasty and very Covid secure without being off-putting, which isn't easy to achieve, well done!

A. T.

Excellent food.excellent service.

K. S.

Just love this place. Excellent food and service, can't recommend it enough.

D. M.

Amazing food and a great environment as well as outstanding service

J. M.

Family meal with 16 people. Excellent service from friendly staff. I had the steak, which was excellent. Fabulous meal. Thank you.

P. H.

Sunday lunch......excellent food at a reasonable price, great choice of real ales / wines etc, superb service and a lovely venue. Highly recomended

C. H.

Amazing high quality food for a small county pub, a place I like to return to with family when we need a good feed 😋

I. R.

Good friendly service. Freshly cooked food, had Goosenargh Duck off the specials. Well presented tasty and prepared just right.

W. W.

Had a really lovely lunch here today would highly recommend a visit. Not too expensive & staff were very attentive & friendly

M. B.

I really enjoyed our lunchtime meal at The Royal Oak. The food was really nicely presented, and very tasty. I would definitely recommend it as a place to meet a eat.

J. O.

Lovely pub good food, but only a few tables outside!

M. N.

A very clean friendly place to eat and meet friends. A little bit dear.

R. A.

Nice food, nice cosy atmosphere, staff friendly and accommodating but lack of vegetarian Sunday roast option on the menu was disappointing.

L. C.

Consistently delicious food and very friendly service in a super cosy atmosphere. Best in the area!

S. S.

We have been eating here for a number of years. The food and service are always great and the prices reasonable.

D. G.

Superb gastro quality food matches by excellent service in old world charm surroundings. I have therefore no hesitation in recommending the Royal Oak.

E. E.

Had a lovely meal with friends. Great food and lovely atmosphere. Great choice on the menu and great service.

E. L.

Excellent food - they stopped serving at 8:30, we ordered at 8:20 and had to wait at least half an hour, but worth it.

S. B.

Food led pub, good quality. If just calling in for quick refreshments though it's a bit pricey and limited space in the bar area!

D. R.

Beer great, food lovely, good sun trap. Download TevOrder app though to order

R. B.

Great range of home cooked food and drinks in a fantastic surrounding. Be make sure you book as it can get quite busy

S. M.

10/10 as always. Friendly and efficient staff, clean and presentable and the best food you will find in any pub :)

S. c.

Very inviting, warm and cosy, and Excellent food!

A. C.

Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff and a good specials menu that changes regularly. One of the best in the area

D. M.

Cosy atmosphere, polite attentive staff, a large selection of drinks and some of the best food I've had in a long time!

z. g.

Fab food and service made easy with an app at the table. Will go again :)

s. p.

Lovely meal. Meet up with friends over from Australia. We spent ages catching up and staff were brilliant no rush

A. C.

Had a fabulous meal.. a great atmosphere just like a proper British pub should be

J. W.

Lovely historic building. Over 5 foot 10 inches learn to duck! Good pleasant service. Good quality food.

B. M.

Consistently great food and drink with friendly service! Fantastic food for the kids too! Highly recommended.

D. D.

Nice pub bit pricey for what you get in terms of food

M. B.

'Better than your average gastro pub meal' Quality food presented stylishly...pleasant engaging staff...great atmosphere

S. C.

WENT FOR LUNCH BOOKED IN ADVANCE .THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT AND THE STAFF VERY COURTEOUS AND EFFICIENT

F. S.

An excellent lunch - four in our party and everyone thought the meals we had were really great. Well done Royal Oak.

T. H.

A very hospitable pub with a relaxed atmosphere, serving good quality food from a respectable menu. I'll be using it again soon.

K. H.

Lovely food, nice service. Not cheap.

S. G.

Such a good pub.. Recently changed hands and has had refurb.. cosy, warm atmosphere with great food and service.

J. O.

Service good. Food was lovely and not too pricey. Lots of choice, good specials board. Accommodating to children

T. B.

Excellent service. Reasonable prices and first rate food. Will certainly return again in the near future.

K. A.

Nicely refurbished with very attentive staff and a good menu.....slightly on the expensive side for pub grub but very enjoyable...

W. S.

Just had a drink in the beer garden. Excellent service. Cheers!

M. L.

I have enjoyed every meal I have had at the Royal Oak with family. The service is good food well presented, cooked well and tastes good.

N.

Very enjoyable meal good service by lovely staff 😋

M. B.

Good food and reasonable price for food and drink. Cosy country pub and very polite staff. 5 star!

B. R.

Never been disappointed with the food, also a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Always on the top of my list..

J. S.

Had a lovely meal and the staff were excellent xxxx

S. J.

What a little find. The food is great. Lovely little old pub with proper food.

J. h.

lovely cosy surroundings with freindly staff and great food..best to book a table to make sure...

J. H.

Been revamped since last there and was nice and welcoming..they say real chips on menu...sorry but that are not ..but would go again.

M. B.

Good food served by well trained staff.

T. F.

Superb food. I can strongly recommend the steak and kidney suet pudding. It's the best I've ever had.

M. G.

Excellent food and a decent pint. Well run and pleasant staff.

R. L.

We only drank here, sat outside, nice place, a good selection of beverages and dog friendly it was just ashame the road next to the garden was so busy.

T. H.

A nice establishment serving good food.Well worth a visit.

J. W.

We went for Sunday lunch, the food was excellent, the drinks menu was great and the service was excellent

G. D.

Amazing food, you have to try the cod fillet it was outstanding, also the steak and kidney suet pudding was the best ever eaten.

B. C.

Lovely meal excellent service

R. F.

We visit regularly with friends and a walking group. The Royal Oak's food and service has been consistently excellent, so highly recommended.

G. J.

The staff was very friendly and the service was excellent the food was very delicious

C. C.

Perfect food, great for a family meal, you need to book for food, staff are great.

N. T.

Great service, very good food, excellent selection of beverages. Highly recommend

M. B.

Excellent village pub, serving Thwaites beers and very good food, well worth a visit. Near M65 between Blackburn and Preston.

S. B.

Good food, great service nice pub! Ham hock and black pudding pie absolutely delicious!!!!

L. C.

Food and service absolutely fabulous can't wait to go again .

S. 1.

Excellent food, brilliant service and good value

L. B.

Lovely food and excellent service.

S. I.

Fantastic food great value for money and brilliant staff

P. S.

Top marks. Great food and service every time we visit and nothing is too much trouble

T. P.

Fab food as ever.Will be back for another visit soon.Staff friendly & prompt service

D. T.

Good quality food at fantastic prices and very friendly pub

A. W.

the food was excellent and staff were very helpful will definitely go again.

D.

Lovely roast dinner this afternoon with my family excellent service as well 😊

t. c.

Wonderfull pub. Great food. Wonderfull staff 5☆

S. T.

Quaint village pub. Nice beer garden. Friendly staff. I didn't try the food.

J. C.

Great food, good prices and a nice atmosphere

G. H.

The Sunday roast is one of the best I've had. Excellent food and good Thwaites beer.

C. C.

Good steak, good service... just a bit chilly having to sit outside

K. T.

Good food and excellent service, a lovely traditional pub

D. B.

Excellent food, great real ale and very welcoming staff

R. I.

Lovely setting. Stopped off for a pint and some water for the dog. Food smelled good.

D. M.

Quality service and excellent food. Highly recommended!!

V. S.

Great food.

A. H.

Great food. Great service. 4 adults, 4 kids. Everyone enjoyed it.

J. B.

Lovely olde world pub, great food, pleasant staff, perfect.

g. f.

Lovely place, great food and excellent service. Will definitely be back

D. D.

First time here tonight staff really pleasant food delightful overall very impressed

c. R.

Excellent food and lovely staff.

S. M.

Another fantastic Sunday lunch/ dinner here. And I think you got two new fans in my wife and mother in law.

L. J.

Good food good service , book your table , they get very bist.

C. C.

Food was fantastic & waitress made our evening she was amazing!!! X

G. H.

Just a great pint in a nice beer garden. Staff were really friendly 😊

S. A.

Good food and good service (but some of the cubicles are very tight that even I struggled to get in and out, and I am not a big guy)....

S. L.

The food and staff were both amazing, will definitely go again.xxx

J. E.

Fabulous, you owe it to yourselves to go at least once !

M. C.

Excellent service in these difficult times. Food to the usual high standards.

K. P.

Good food, excellent service, reasonable prices

D. W.

Great traditional pub with superb food. The pies may not be a healthy option but are fantastic!

W. P.

A nice pub friendly staff great location does food great range of real ales

J. M.

The food is so good u want more the service is spot on would recommend to anyone

C. A.

Delicious meals and exceptional dessert, Vanilla panna cottage.

O. M.

Fantastic meal,lovely staff I will definately go again .

L. H.

Cosy little pub. About 300 years old. Well kept and nice beer. Friendly service.

M. H.

We had lunch here & the food & service was excellent, we shall definitely return!

B. O.

Brilliant food brilliant service absolutely no complaints what's so ever.

C. S.

Nice pub. Serves food which is usually excellent.

p. r.

It was great food not cheap but delicious

D. P.

Had a fabulous meal with family. Definitely recommend 😊

P. M.

Food was lovely, had a little wait even though not that busy

P. N.

Great food, beautiful pub quite rustic.

I. S.

Fab service and great food, will definitely go again.

M. B.

Excellent food, great service

J. B.

Good food, good staff, good ambiance. What's not to like.

p. b.

Great food and fast friendly service.defo try it out.

L. B.

Food and service excellent. Staff very helpful

R. C.

comfy old world charm decent menu & Specials board.Plenty parking & nice staff

D. S.

Very good food, great service and ambient place

B.

Only popped in for a quick drink. Very nice old olde worlde pub

d. E.

Nice pub, very village feel to it, everyone had banjo's and Straw hats.

C. W.

Perfect for a family celebration great food and service

A. H.

Good old fashion pub with great choice of beers and really good food

F. W.

Lovely food, amazing staff..thank you

T. B.

This place does good grub but needs a change in menu

r. c.

I have used the Royal Oak for years. It a friendly pub with a great old world atmosphere.

C. H.

Stunning old pub with great good and a large selection of spirits

E. M.

The meal was excellent and I ate it all, I would recommend it to anyone.

I. O.

Very cosy with real fires and very comfortable. Drinks are a bit pricey.

C. W.

Great night out good food friendly staff.

S. P.

Very good food and good service. Interesting old building

S. F.

Really friendly. Super food and nice layout

C. P.

Nice refurb ..shame tables not cleared promptly (it wasn't busy) ..chilly night & no fires lit ? Would go again though !

M. M.

A nice pub close to Hoghton Tower. Excellent sandwiches & beer after a long walk.

m. b.

Excellent food service nice to see

S. W.

Great food, great service, highly recommend

A. W.

Good food promptly served. Beer was in excellent condition.

m. o. t. m.

Cost place ,freindly staff but personally think food was pricey for what you get.

J. L.

Very good atmosphere good food helpful staff.

L. M.

Good food and a lovely atmosphere

I. B.

Hadn't changed in 40 years, was great to go back there after so much time

S. T.

Charming little place. Great parking facilities and great food too.

S. O.

Very nice meal.would go again definitely

F. H.

One of the best pubs I've ever been to.

S. &. W. P.

Delicious food, efficient and very pleasant service.

C. B.

Super friendly! Lovely place.

D. L.

Brilliant lunch here today. Highly recommended

R. C.

Tasty pub grub, good service and relaxing atmosphere

A. B.

Covid aware and always felt safe. Food excellent

R. C.

Wonderful atmosphere and fantastic food.

s.

Great food, nice atmosphere

J. T.

Great food very willing staff excellent

T. S.

Beautiful food lovely friendly staff thank you

E. S.

Excellent cozy country pub attentive delicious food

N. B.

Lovely food and great staff

K. B.

Good quality food and very cozy atmosphere

M. B.

And yet another fantastic meal on an unplanned visit still missing the rice pudding

G. M.

Lovely staff nice pub

M. G.

Just always consistent. Fabulous food and the staff are amazing

P. R.

Great food and a good atmosphere

A. H.

Really good food would highly recommend it .

A. F. G.

Really enjoyable meal and very good atmosphere

C. G.

Excellent food and relaxed ambiance.

M. F.

Friendly pub. Good prices.

B. T.

Excellent food service and drinks

J. C.

Food always good everytime we visit

J. B.

Beautiful historic pub with great food.

S. B.

Great value for money and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

C. V.

Great historic place with very good food.

A. /. H.

Top quality food great staff

P. L.

First time eating here not cheap but food was lovely

J. D.

Cosy traditional pub. Good food.

S. L.

Excellent food beer and staff

S. H.

Nice little country pub, with good grub

S.

Good food good beer good service

S. N.

Great service and friendly atmosphere as always.

R. B.

Always good food and drink and a pleasent welcome

J. C.

Good food and pleasant ambience all round.

A. S.

Food a d service OK, it's a bit pricey

M. D.

Absolutely fantastic, very friendly staff and willing to offer help and advice.

B. B.

Nice friendly staff, very good food

R. W.

Excellent food good service

d. c.

Great pub great food great beer great service

C. K.

The food was delicious and service was excellent

R. P.

Nice cold shandy outside in the glorious sunshine 🌞

J. R.

Lovely relaxed atmosphere with top menu

D. C.

Beautiful pub and fantastic food.

P. J.

Lovely food as usual.

D. F.

Very nice little place for a quiet pint

A. H.

Great food, friendly efficient service

j. s.

A great place to sit and enjoy the sun

K. D.

Excellent food and first class service

F. N.

Delicious food and perfect friendly service.

N. D.

Slow service but great food

D. R.

Really nice food scenery and atmosphere

A. M. (. p.

Nice place of the country side, foods are good.

S. C. L.

Very nice food and good service

A. C.

Great food in a nice setting.

J. C.

Lovely 'specials'. Service prompt. Welcoming

G. P.

Lovely food helpful staff

D. K.

Smooth, fast, hassle free bear garden service

s. w.

Wonderful meal. Great service

C. V.

Service good.food good prices good value.

M. S.

Great service, great food!

L. A.

It was good but quite pricy

j. r.

Excellent new menu after re furb

N. R.

Excellent evening meal!

E. M.

Really friendly and lovely food.

J. O.

Rustic country pub, good for food!

M.

Good food. Great service

P. P.

only nipped in for lunch and throughly enjoyed it.

D. G.

Always excellent food ☺️

K. H.

Best pub food in district.

d. O.

Lovely country pub for lunch

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