Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 3014 reviews

What Andrew likes about The Royal Oak:
Don't walk past this pub looking for something fancy .When you walk through the door you get a warm welcome from the staff and the open fire .The food is well presented and very tasty. Food drinks: Good traditional pub food Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Great value View all feedback. What simon becker doesn't like about The Royal Oak:
Shockingly bad! Went in for a drink today and ordered a pint of hobgoblin. It was like vinegar. Clearly nobody in control of managing the beer pumps! When I politely complained both members of staff totally ignored me and continued to serve other customers. They just ran and hid! After another 15 minutes of standing at the bar like a lemon I complained again and was accused of being aggressive (easy way out tactics f... View all feedback.

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4.6 ★ from 12 reviews
Ilka
29.11.2022 - 09:31

Yesterday we called to the midday square and were greeted by the owners who were very friendly. tell us a little story about the beautiful old bar while we wait...

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Bradley
29.11.2022 - 09:31

Always a friendly welcome here, best place for decent pub grub

Zach
11.04.2022 - 19:04

The royal oak is probably what I am as the “local” pub in helmsley, the others are hotel bars and a brewery tap that are all very good. the oak is quite as I ha...

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Christian
11.04.2022 - 19:04

Here in the off-candidate for a drink and a bite to eat as it was a dog friendly environment, staff helpful and friendly chef / wascher very helpful and friendl...

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Joanne
29.11.2022 - 09:31

Absolutely loved our meal tonight the portions were huge! we had a steak and ale-Pie with many chips and the choice of the heap! husband has torn off every bit....

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Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 272 reviews
Angela
26.12.2023 - 09:43

The order was very slow to be taken, as staff too busy chatting, order even slower to arrive and piecemeal at that. One starter was wrong. The vegetables were f...

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Ian
26.12.2023 - 09:43

Dire. Waited so long for two baguettes nearly ran out of time on the two hour parking ticket. Eventually brought some home and finished cooking it. Every time y...

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wisiwig11
26.12.2023 - 09:43

The food was quite poor with small portions. Some of the beers not available due to transitioning what ever that meant. The place had an air of somewhere about...

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johnhouston2
26.12.2023 - 09:43

There are not many pubs in Helmsley, but the Royal Oak stands out as a great option. It has a traditional interior and is very spacious, with amenities like tel...

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MNataro
26.12.2023 - 09:43

We visited this restaurant for a fantastic Sunday roast. The portions were generous and the service was excellent. I brought my American parents, who were visit...

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Google
4.2 ★ from 407 reviews
Andrew
24.12.2023 - 06:12

Don't walk past this pub looking for something fancy .When you walk through the door you get a warm welcome from the staff and the open fire .The food is well p...

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Rob
24.12.2023 - 06:12

Such a lovely pub in the heart of Helmsley. My partner and I stayed here for the night and it was absolutely great. The food was nice beer was nice so what more...

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John
24.12.2023 - 06:12

Seemed popular with people having a bite to eat, but the public bar was not very inviting. Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Great view

Peter
24.12.2023 - 06:12

Had a nice. Very large potions. A bit wasteful. Service: 4 Location: 4

Caroline
24.12.2023 - 06:12

We stayed in the hotel on the 6 and 7th of October. Room was a little small but very clean had everything we needed for a 2 night stay. However the mattress had...

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Facebook
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Foursquare
2.7 ★ from 9 reviews
Yelp
3.4 ★ from 3 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.5 ★ from 237 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.3 ★ from 1216 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 725 reviews

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