Royal Oak
Smart, traditional pub-restaurant in a 14th-century building with leather banquettes and a library.. Located at 18 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LG, UK
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Royal Oak, York: A Traditional Pub Experience
Step back in time at the Royal Oak, a smart, traditional pub-restaurant housed in a characterful 14th-century building in the heart of the city center. With a solid 4.5-star rating based on 1533 reviews, it's a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a welcoming atmosphere and classic pub fare at a moderate price level.
What to Expect
The Royal Oak boasts a distinctive interior featuring comfortable leather banquettes and a library, creating a cozy and inviting space. The pub is known for its traditional charm and is a great place to relax and unwind after a day exploring York. Enjoy live music while you sip on a beer, wine, or cocktail.
Dining & Services
The Royal Oak offers a range of services to suit your needs, including takeout and dine-in options. Reservations are available, making it easy to secure your spot. The pub is also wheelchair accessible. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Location & Atmosphere
Conveniently located in the heart of the city center, the Royal Oak is easily accessible. If you're looking for nearby options, La Bottega and Nice To See You are located very close by. According to customer feedback, the atmosphere is welcoming and the pub is suitable for groups and dog owners.
Why Visit
The Royal Oak offers a memorable experience. Many customers highlight the friendly staff and delicious food. As one reviewer states, "Staff could not accommodate to us more! Staff were very welcoming and service was great. Food was absolutely delicious after a long day exploring York and the wine was tasty too. Will definitely be re." Another customer raved about their visit for a family dinner, noting, "The set menu is great and has a wonderful selection of dishes. Everything arrived quickly, everything was home cooked." It's a popular spot for Sunday roast, with one visitor stating, "Visiting York and we stopped by Royal Oak for Sunday roast. I had the pork and it was tender and the veggies were perfectly roasted. We also tried the apple & raspberry crumble and it was delicious!" With its high rating and positive reviews, the Royal Oak is a solid choice for a classic pub experience in York.
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The reviews below were last updated on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 12:55.
Fantastic experience! Visited for a family dinner on a Monday eve. The set menu is great and has a wonderful selection of dishes. Everything arrived quickly, everything was home cooked. The atmosphere is lovely and the staff were welcoming and helpful. Excellent experience. I highly recommend the apple and blackberry crumble, it's got like a brulee type top on it which is just incredible.
Visiting York and we stopped by Royal Oak for Sunday roast. I had the pork and it was tender and the veggies were perfectly roasted. We also tried the apple & raspberry crumble and it was delicious! The place has that old historic pub vibe, really cosy and welcoming. Staff were friendly too. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in York!💯
Staff could not accommodate to us more! Staff were very welcoming and service was great. Food was absolutely delicious after a long day exploring York and the wine was tasty too. Will definitely be returning on my next trip to York. Lovely atmosphere in a traditional pub setting, just what we wanted.
Excellent roast beef and pork that were well presented with a generous serve of veg and gravy, and a traditional Yorkshire pud. Apple and raspberry crubble was a fitting finale. Friendly staff.
Simply a great, traditional pub. I was looking for pubs with good reviews around york for dinner and decided on this one. Set menu has all kinds of traditional dishes at a reasonable price, of which we had the Fish and Chips and the steak ale pie, which were both simple, hearty meals using good quality ingredients. The service was also nice, welcoming, fast and respectful. Overall would highly recommend for anyone looking for a pub to go to during their stay in York.
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📍 18 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LG, UK
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18 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LG, UK