This place rated well so my friends and I gave it a try and we're not impressed. The appetizers were the better part of the meal. The fish of the fish and chips turned out to be so greasy that it was pooling off to the side of the platter. read more

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While the service was good, the food here is disgusting. The fish and chips was probably one of the worst I've ever had. You can tell that the fish they used was frozen because it was extremely mushy and the breading pretty much fell off the fish. As for the Steak pie, it was okay, except that they oversalted it as it was barely edible. I was hoping they would at least get the chips fried correctly but that was a failure since they were soggy. Although they had a solid beer selection on tap, avoid this place if you're looking for a place to eat. Only redeeming quality is the one waitress working her butt off. 2 stars. read more

Royal Oak - Frozen fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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We came here because we had the London Explorer pass. The appetizer came out quickly, but the entrée took over 45 minutes and we had scheduled plans after, so that didn't do us any good. I got fish and chips, and it was 1 entire fried fish. A bit odd, and it didn't taste that good. I don't recommend coming here for one of your attractions or to eat. I guess it's good for drinks though. I wished we had saved 1 of our attractions for something else more worth it. read more

Hmm, should I knock the food here? All the food in London is awful, and this place is no different. The fish and chips was OK. The spicy chicken wings was gross. The bartender was nice. Thanks to the exchange rate the drinks were cheap. Kind of a weird feeling place. I don't know if I'd come back. PS: There was a 10% off if you checked in, but they say that deal doesn't exist anymore. read more

I know I shouldn't judge the food based on American standard. Only the fish and chips were good. The spicy wings tasted worse than American microwave wings. The pea puree, just blend like baby food. Come here for drinking, the drinks are affordable. read more

Came here originally for dinner but it was already 9p (the sun was out still) but kitchen was closed. Went to eat somewhere else but had to come back for a beer! The ambiance is really chill and the music and beer rock! Would recommend it for sure read more

Cute old pub where we stopped in for lunch. Service was prompt. The food is quite bland; nothing stood out as particularly good or bad. The check-in bonus also doesn't seem to be an ongoing promotion. read more

It was a very awkward feeling bar. It was seemed to be mostly filled with old local lonely men that probably have nicknames for each other The bartender was a little cold, but that's expected once people hear my American accent, don't hate me cause you ain't me, lad The beer was the highlight, I don't really remember the name of it, but it was similar to a guiness. The food was not very good, and I was actually starving because the whole reason why I even came to this armpit of town was to eat at the restaurant the tourists all love across the street. wouldn't go back read more

Ate a late breakfast in here with the team from work at the suggestion of a colleague. It was my first time here, but I liked it - it's clean and airy with a decent menu. The breakfast was good with very nice bread for toast making it a little special. They also had no problem making the breakfast veggie friendly for one of the team and dealt with requests to swap out certain items without complaint. In fact the customer service was excellent. I'll be back - if only to see one of the team fail horribly at the man vs food challenge they have going - I can't even imagine the size of a 50 Oz burger! read more

Had the fish and chips (light batter, succulent fish) and the steak and ale pie (add your chips to the dish to make it great) Really yummy with a small town vibe. From puppies in the bar to a Californian running it. Warm welcome and great experience here in London on vacation. read more

Service was good but food tasted horrible. The quantity wasn't enough considering how expensive the meal was.

Very nice ambiance ... Felt welcomed and the food / drinks were great! GREAT "Pub" experience Wishing you continued success read more

Royal Oak - Love that they not only serve good beer but also cocktails - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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We went here because it was across the street from our AirBnB. Service was excellent, food was okay. Portions were huge and everyone liked their food enough to eat all of it. We had fish and chips, steak and ale pie, sausage and mash, and mushroom and leek pie. My father in law said his beer was excellent, also. read more

Barman was welcoming and helpful. Not too crowded, and he gave good advice for what food and beer to order. Had the beef pie, which was perfectly cooked in a big square crust with a side of mashed potatoes and the ubiquitous English peas + gravy. Very tasty. Starter was the mushroom/cheese thing served with toast points, also very good. I left full and happy. Smallish pub, simple tables and nothing fancy. Can be casual or in business attire and fit in. read more

Royal Oak was our first meal in London and we were not disappointed. Two of my dining companions ordered fish and chips and devoured their portions. The crust was perfectly crisp and not at all soggy. It was hard to pick a menu item but I ended up getting the sausage and mash. It was delicious paired with a pint after a long day of travel. The restaurant was quite busy but we were seated within 15 minutes. One of the staff members even got a chair for my elderly dining companion while we were waiting. read more

Fantastic, small London pub. Full of after work-types and a few locals. Quieter as the evening gets on which makes it a nice place to sit down and have a drink. Great real ale and it has a real landlord rather than a soul-less manager. read more

Don't order guacamole nacho! It looks like make believe guacamole came out of tube that does not close to real guacamole and salsa came out of jar. Menu says guacamole and tomatoes but all processed stuff. Worst nachos ever!! read more

I found the Royal Oak to be just fine. The beer was standard, the food was decent.. but not great. The fish and chips was soggy as if it was previously frozen. It's definitely a cute little place for a beer, and some of the other food may have been better than what we got. They have sports on TV if you're looking for somewhere to hang out and watch football. Service was friendly and quick. read more

An excellent local pub favoured by local residents and office workers alike (mostly civil servants who work in offices on Horseferry Road). It is clean, tidy and warm. Landlord Dominic is a loveable chap and very congenial. Their best pint is a Young's Special. The staff are always friendly and more like neighbours (indeed most of them are). Limited food available in the evening, which is a shame. My favourite local pub! read more

Nice small neighborhood pub. Walked over from our hotel for lunch and were happy with the place. I had the fish and chips which was prepared well .... Light batter, not oily or "fishy". It was 1:30 on a Sunday so not too many people. The lady behind the bar was pleasant and efficient. They have a couple of small tables outside. They do serve breakfast from 11-3 which was not stated on their website or yelp. Prices were very reasonable. Would recommend it if you are looking for a casual atmosphere and good pub food. read more

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We tried this pub since it was close to our hotel and seemed to have some good reviews. The staff was very friendly and the pub was clean and well kept. Unfortunately it is downhill from there as the food was not very well prepared. My wife and I both ordered the roast beef. The beef was over cooked and dry. The vegetables were over cooked as well and the potatoes were tough on the outside and mushy on the inside. Neither of us came close to finishing our meals I paid up and we went somewhere else to eat. Based on our experience I would not recommend this establishment. read more

We're sitting here at 1638 local. On our 2nd pint. Shared the steak sandwich. Great snack for two. Would have given this pub 5/5 except the pumped beers didn't come with a user guide so my first pint was room temperature. Entirely my fault. I know. But I am Australian... Locals started to roll in after work. Good vibe here right now. Excellent way to end our first day in London. read more

The sort of neighborhood pub you'd see in typical London movies. A few tables, reasonable menu with the quintessential British pub food classics, a friendly and warm atmosphere and locals who indulge in vast quantities of beers and ciders. Quick service, decently priced. The honeyed mash with gravy is very good. Went there on a Sunday at 2pm and it was well-attended. Can only recommend, especially for the typical London pub atmosphere. read more

I visited the Royal Oak on 17.11.2014. I went in as I liked the look of the pub. Staff were excellent. It's the type of pub I love, was visiting from Doncaster for a few days, a top pub, well worth a visit, it's the type of pub I would happily work in. read more

Ate here twice while staying at doubletree! Great casual place for breakfast all day & other options!

Spent a week in London and this was the only pub worth going back to. The Royal Oak had a great atmosphere and is a good place to chill with friends. Dawn, the owner, made us feel welcome and was a fantastic host. Everything arrived quickly after we ordered and tasted great. I highly recommend getting the Chili Cheese Chips to start off. Definitely a must visit in the Westminster area. read more

Great local pub. Many beers on tap. Atmosphere was true Brit. Food adequate, but worth it's wait in gold for true English pub flavor and character. Located near double tree hotel. Ancient pinball machine with all the bells and whistles. Crowd overflowed into street on a Monday. read more