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The Royal Oak restaurant reviews




Average rating: 4.8
I’ve never experienced such a pleasant, unrushed, completely joyful and hospitable team of excellent staff and chefs. This felt like a dream opportunity and experience. The owners waited on us, told lovely stories, served incredible Michelin rated food, and made our night. Worth the drive.




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The Royal Oak guide awards history
| Date | Guide | Old Award | New Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | AA Guide | ![]() ![]() |
No Rosettes (deleted from guide) |
| 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 does not currently hold any AA Rosettes, however the restaurant previously held 2 AA Rosettes until June 2026.
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.



