The Royal Oak

My husband and I made a last minute dinner reservation at this restaurant while we were staying nearby. It turned out to be a wonderful evening. We were greeted warmly and received excellent service throughout our meal. We sat in the pub area and enjoyed the company of some friendly locals. The menu offered a variety of impressive dishes, and we both ordered the Guinea fowl and venison haunch, which were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Although we were too full for dessert, I'm sure it would have been worth the calories. If you find yourself in the Exmoor area, be sure to dine at this restaurant!

A perfect hotel for exploring Exmoor or just a quiet weekend away. It has everything a country pub should have with great food, low beams, wood fires, thatched roof and a wonderful staff. We can't wait for our next visit.

From the moment I spoke with owner Jane on the phone, my experience at the pub was fantastic. Jane and her husband Steve went out of their way to make us and all the other guests feel welcome. We were staying for a vintage sports car club trial, and Jane helped us park our trailers and even chatted with us in the bar. They provided us with an early breakfast and filled our coffee flasks, allowing us to make an early departure. When we returned in the evening, we received an equally warm welcome. The menu offered great food and there was a good selection of wine. The staff were all very helpful and the rooms were well-appointed with excellent showers and all the usual amenities. I highly recommend this wonderful location in the heart of Exmoor. Full marks to Jane and Steve for their exceptional hospitality!

We had a fantastic experience at this restaurant on a rainy and windy day in Exmoor. The Yorkshire Pudding we had was the best we've had in a long time. We enjoyed sitting by the fire and felt very well taken care of. We will definitely be returning. Thank you, Jane and Steve.

A huge thank you to The Royal Oak team, Jane, George, Oliver and Steve (plus all those behind the scenes). From the moment we entered the Royal Oak for our 2 night stay, we were treated exceptionally well. The location and character of the property, with the added bonus of the amazing staff, make it an excellent choice to stay. You feel valued and welcome. Despite being above the bar, it was very quiet large and it was well stocked with everything we needed. The food was extremely tasty, well prepared, varied and reasonably priced. Jane, the owner, could not be more helpful. We will be back in the near future.