The Royal Oak - Mid Sussex

I just had an amazing lunch at this restaurant. Everything was flawless. The food was excellent, the staff was relaxed, helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu. They were very accommodating with dietary restrictions. I will definitely be returning soon!

We enjoyed a delightful meal dining al fresco in the garden of this charming old country pub on a warm summer evening. The food was quite tasty, though the menu was somewhat limited as three main courses were unavailable, including the fish special of the day. Hopefully, this was just a one-time issue as we would be eager to return. The fish platter we shared as a starter and the wild mushrooms on toast were both excellent. The service was friendly and efficient.

While visiting from Australia, we were in search of a quaint country pub with historical charm, and that is exactly what we found here. The 750-year-old building had low ceilings and a rustic feel, which is to be expected from a pub dating back to the 13th century. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The staff were friendly and accommodating. We savored a delicious Sunday roast, embracing the rustic atmosphere we were hoping for. Despite hearing some complaints from city dwellers about the service not meeting Ritz standards, I believe it is important to appreciate the unique charm of this traditional pub. I highly recommend this place for anyone seeking an authentic country experience in England. The host even took the time to greet us and ensure we were satisfied with our meal. His warm demeanor and wild look made us feel right at home. I will definitely be returning with my wife, Lucy, who is from Petersfield and also enjoyed our visit.

Phoned to book on Friday for a 2pm lunch for three people on Sunday. Arrived at the pub at 2pm on Sunday and asked where our table was situated and the member of staff pointed towards the corner of the bar. We squeezed our way through the gentlemen propping up the bar to find a tiny table with benched seating access down one side only as the bar was along the other side. I wish I had taken a picture as this was clearly not a table that anyone would ever sit at and the fact that it also never had a reserved sign on it like other tables around the very busy bar, yet know one had decided to sit at it speaks volumes!! Why take our booking when they clearly had no room for us!! Luckily, The Wheatsheaf at Albourne helped us out last minute for a fantastic Sunday roast. We won’t be returning to the Oak anytime soon.

Have just spent an hour in this pub Staff fantastic ambience calming Unfortunately this visit was spoilt by an obnoxious customer who thought it was his right to constantly hit his dog through out our visit. This was clearly seen by the staff and nothing was said? People on an adjacent table also noticed and decided to leave quickly We found this hugely upsetting.