Royal Oak - Basingstoke and Deane

We had the set Christmas menu with the family at lunch time. I am not a massive fan of roast dinners out , but am a massive fan of roasts that are home cooked . I am also not a huge fan of Turkey. But …. The traditional Turkey Christmas dinner we had was exceptional! The Turkey was beautifully moist and tasty, veg all perfectly cooked and gravy was thick and full of flavor .. really highly recommended and great value.. thanks Royal Oak team!

Excellent fresh food freshly prepared and good portions recommended

First time we have visited. Excellent food. I had steak and kidney suet pudding and it was beautifully cooked. The vegetables were done to perfection. Very busy, lovely atmosphere and service was amazing. Would highly recommend..

Lovely Sunday roast. Excellent potatoes just a little tight with the meat. First class friendly service.

We called at the Royal Oak on the drive home from the New Forest to Bedford. We were warmly welcomed and seated almost immediately. The food was adequate. I had the beer battered haddock with skin on fries my partner had pork fillet and cheek with chard and mash. The fish was well cooked not overcooked as is so often the case. My partners pork fillet was slightly chewy but the cheek was tender. It could have benefitted from a bit more gravy. The service was great.