The Royal Oak, Bishops Cleeve

This is not a family friendly pub as advertised. The manager and barman both don’t seem to like children in their vicinity even at a dinner time when food was ordered. We were also told the children were not allowed to bring their own sweets into the pub to consume. They don’t even sell sweets so don’t see what the problem is here. On a side note I would not recommend the food, I have had a few meals here and the last time the chicken wings were undercooked and the chicken thigh meat in the tacos was inedible with more fat than chicken. Also on a hygiene issue when I ordered a drink for my child I asked for no lemon in the glass, the drink was served with lemon and when brought to the attention of the barman he reached in to take the lemon out with his fingers. I’m sorry but this is disgusting. We then had to ask for another drink to replace this as surely this is against hygiene standards.

We had a full English breakfast. It was very nice, freshly cooked and very good value. Definitely go back again when in the area.

If I could rate this place zero stars I would. Prides itself on being family friendly but it is far from it. Ian the jobsworth General Manager is the most unwelcoming and rude pub manager I’ve come across. We came here as a group of friends for birthday drinks to round off a nice meal across the road and, despite a massive fight happening at the bar (which Ian seemed to turn a blind eye to), WE got kicked out for having boxed food (leftovers from our meal) and having our teenage child with us. Yes, rules are rules, but there’s a way to go about it – and Ian failed on every level. Really disappointed because I’ve been to this pub many times over the years (with children past 9pm by the way). Sort it out Ian, you’re embarrassing. Avoid at all costs!

Standard “chain” pub with all that that entails. No frills but pleasant staff. If you want a “quiet pint” don’t visit when football is on lol!

Cute village pub, a proper local and friendly place. Great value for food also especially the 2 main deal