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The Royal Oak
The Royal Oak, The Orchard, Whatcote, CV36 5EF
Michelin Guide Rating
AA Guide Rating
2 AA Rosettes: Excellent restaurants that aim for and achieve higher standards and better consistency. A greater precision is apparent in the cooking, and there will be obvious attention to the selection of quality ingredients.
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Hardens Rating
Hardens annual poll of diners surveys thousands of participants which, as curated by the editors, form the basis for the inclusions and ratings in the Hardens guide. A yearly top 100 restaurant list is then produced based on this.
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Contact information
Opening times
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
6:00 - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 - 3:00 PM, 6:00 - 11:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 - 3:00 PM, 6:00 - 11:00 PM
Friday
12:00 - 3:00 PM, 6:00 - 11:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Chef
Richard Craven
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The Royal Oak restaurant reviews
Average rating: 4.8
Latest review:
Stephen Pincock
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The Royal Oak guide awards history
| Date | Guide | Old Award | New Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | Hardens Top 100 | Not in Top 100 | 100th in UK |
| April 2025 | AA Guide | No Rosettes |  |
| September 2024 | AA Guide | Added to Guide | No Rosettes |
| October 2019 | Michelin Guide |  |
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The Royal Oak FAQs
Yes, The Royal Oak currently holds 1 Michelin Star, which was awarded in October 2019. Before the Michelin Guide update of October 2019, The Royal Oak held a standard Michelin Guide listing.
The Royal Oak currently holds 2 AA Rosettes, which were awarded in April 2025.
The Royal Oak, The Orchard, Whatcote, CV36 5EF.
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Our most recent description of the cuisine type served at The Royal Oak is Modern British.
No, according to our records The Royal Oak does not currently serve afternoon tea.
Our last recorded head chef at The Royal Oak is Richard Craven.
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