A true Taste Of The CotswoldS
Step into The Royal Oak and be welcomed by the comforting blend of Cotswold tradition and elevated dining. Our kitchen blends rustic charm with modern touches, offering thoughtfully prepared dishes that celebrate local produce and seasonal flavours. Whether you’re gathering for an intimate dinner, entertaining guests, or simply stopping by after a countryside stroll, our carefully curated menu and cosy interiors provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable meal. Each visit is a chance to slow down, savour, and enjoy a taste of something special.
From hearty pub favourites like slow-cooked pies and hand-battered fish and chips, to elegant seasonal specials and indulgent desserts, every plate is crafted with care and flavour in mind. Complement your meal with a carefully selected wine, a locally brewed ale, or one of our signature cocktails. With attentive service, a welcoming atmosphere, and the character of a 300-year-old inn, dining at The Royal Oak is an experience to return to — time and time again.
Menus
STARTERs
Soup of the Day, Warm Bread £7.50
House Bread, Olive Oil, Balsamic £5
Pork & Black Pudding Scotch Egg, Wholegrain Mustard Mayonnaise £8.50
Padron Peppers, Oregano, Lemon Zest, Smoked Maldon Salt £7
Beef Croquettes, Horseradish Creme, Piquant Peppers, Chives, Parmesan £9
Chicken Wings, Salt & Pepper, Frank’s or Stilton Sauce £8
Wild Mushrooms & Egg on Toast, Garlic Cream, Soft Herbs, Herb Oil, Fried Egg £9.50
Leek Tarte Tatin, Caramelized Leeks, Mozzarella, Toasted Walnuts, Balsamic Glaze, Crispy Leeks £10
MAINS
Butternut Squash & Sage Gnocchi, Roasted Squash, Cavalo Nero, Brown Butter, Parmesan, Crispy Sage £18
Cotswold Sausage & Mash, Wholegrain Mustard Mash, Caramelised Onion Gravy, Crispy Onions £17.50
Honey Roasted Gammon, Fried Egg, Chips, Garden Peas £17
Chicken Caesar Burger, Crispy Buttermilk Chicken, Gem Lettuce, Parmesan, Caesar Dressing, Fries, Colesaw £17.50
Royal Oak Double Cheeseburger, Double Beef Patty, Cheddar, House Pickles, Burger Sauce, Crispy Onions, Fries, Colesaw £18.50
Add Bacon £1.50 Add Onion Rings £1.50
Fish & Chips, Fish of the Day, Chips, Crushed Peas, Tartare Sauce, Lemon £19
Scampi & Chips, Garden Peas, Tartare Sauce, Lemon £17.50
Pie of the Day, Herb-Buttered New Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Rich Gravy £18.50
Steak Frites, Flat iron 8oz, Fries, Mixed Leaf Salad, House Dressinf £22
Add Peppercorn Sauce £1.50 Add Garlic Butter £1.50
SIDES
Chips/Fries, Maldon Sea Salt £4.50
Seasonal Greens, Garlic Butter £4.50
Beer-Battered Onion Rings, Garlic Mayonnaise £4.50
Mixed Leaf Salad, House Dressing £4
Herb Buttered New Potatoes, Parsley, Chives, Sea Salt £4.50
Caesar Salad, Gem Lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan, Croutons £5
Menu subject to change. For all allergies and dietary requirements please inform your server.
Puddings
Peach and Apple Crumble, Toasted Walnuts, Salted Caramel Ice-cream £8.50 gf, dfo
Dark Chocolate Mouse, Boozy Cherries, Chocolate Crumble £9 gf
Lemon Posset, Shortbread Biscuit £7.50
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Vanilla Ice Cream £8.50
Selection Ice Cream and Sorbet £1.50 per Scoop gf
Selection English Cheese and Chutney £14
Tunworth , Ashton Goat, Stilton, English Cheddar
Wine, Sherry and Port
Grahams 10 Year £5.25
Fish Hoek Merlot 125ml £6.75
La Delfina Pinot Grigio 125ml £6.75
Lunetta Prosecco Spumante 200ml £9.00
Nibbles
Marinated Nocella Olives £5 df, gf
Focaccia, Roasted Garlic Hummus £6 df
Garlic and Herb Sausage roll, Brown Sauce £7
STARTERs
Chicken Liver Parfait, Sourdough Toast, Pickled Mushrooms, Crispy Onions £9
Gin Cured Chalk Stream Trout, Pickled Beetroot, Herb Creme Fraiche, Sourdough £12 gfo, dfo
Crispy Beef Shin Croquettes, Garlic and Chilli Sauce £9 gf, df
Curried Onion Veloute, Bombay Potatoes, Coriander, Toasted Seeds £9 gfo, df
MAINS
28 Day Dry Aged, Long Horn Beef Top Side gfo, dfo£26
(Served Medium Rare or Well Done)
Heritage Slow Cooked Pork Belly gfo, dfo £24
Corn Fed Chicken Breast and Leg gfo, dfo £25
Salt baked Red Onion and Beetroot Tarte Tatin, Rocket and balsamic £18
(All roast served with)
Beef Fat potatoes, Braised Carrot, Braised Spring Greens, Yorkshire Pudding, Gravy and cheesy
Leeks to Share (Veggie Potatoes Available)
Something else
Beer Battered Haddock and Chips, Mushy Peas, Tartare Sauce £19 gf, df
Roasted Aubergine, Smoked Braised Fennel, Romesco Sauce, Cumin Yogurt £22 gf, dfo
Heritage Beetroot, Goats Curd, Summer Squash and Herb Croquesttes, Balsamic £22 gf, dfo
2 courses £20 | 3 courses £24
Two courses: starter & main or main & dessert
STARTERs
Soup of the Day, Warm Bread
Beef Croquettes, Horseradish Creme, Piquant Peppers, Chives, Parmesan
Padron Peppers, Oregano, Lemon Zest, Smoked Maldon Salt
Mains
Cotswold Sausage & Mash, Wholegrain Mustard Mash, Caramelised Onion Gravy, Crispy Onions
Honey Roasted Gammon, Fried Egg, Chips, Garden Peas
Butternut Squash & Sage Gnocchi, Roasted Squash, Cavalo Nero, Brown Butter, Parmesan, Crispy Sage
Desserts
Apple & Mixed Berry Crumble, Custard or Vanilla Ice Cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Salted Caramel, Vanilla Ice Cream
Rice Pudding & Fruit Compote, Whipped Custard Rice Pudding, Mixed Berry Compote
MAINS
Royal Oak Burger, 4oz Burger, American Cheese, Gem Lettuce and Burger Sauce, Served with Fries…10
Ham, Egg & Chips, Served with Peas…10
Penne Pasta, Tomato Sauce, and Cheese…8
Battered Fish Goujons, Served with Fries and Peas…9
Menu subject to change. For all allergies and dietary requirements please inform your server.
Bar Snacks
Chips/Fries £5
Rarebit Croquettes, Parmesan £5
Marinated Olives, Garlic, Lemon, Herbs £3.50
House Pickles, Cucumber, Shallot, Mustard Seed £3
Padron Peppers, Maldon Salt £5
Chicken Wings x3, Salt and Pepper £5
Cotswold Sausage, Mustard Mayo £5
2 courses £32 | 3 courses £39
Mid-November to the end of December
STARTERs
Trout & Horseradish Pâté, Pickled cucumber, rye toast
Ham Hock & Apricot Terrine, Piccalilli, toasted sourdough
Roast Celeriac & Apple Soup, Crispy sage, warm bread
Beetroot Carpaccio, Whipped goat’s cheese, pickled pear, toasted walnuts, rocket
Mains
Roast Turkey & Pressed Leg, Roast potatoes, festive vegetables, stuffing, cranberry, gravy
Braised Venison, Creamy mash, red cabbage, juniper gravy
Roast Hake, Crushed potatoes, braised fennel, lemon & caper butter
Wild Mushroom, Leek & Chestnut Pie, Mash, seasonal greens, vegetarian gravy
Desserts
Chocolate Orange Delice, Chantilly cream, chocolate crumb
Mulled Pear Crumble, Vanilla custard
Warm Stem Gingerbread Pudding, Toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream
Christmas Pudding, Brandy cream
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Mince pies £3pp • Tea or coffee £3pp
Adults £120 | Children £50
Arrival at 1pm
Canapes
Crispy Pork Belly, Spiced apple purée and crackling crumb
Scallop Ceviche Spoon, Clementine, chilli, coriander and crispy shallot
Duck Liver Parfait Éclair, Port gel, pistachio and smoked salt
Celeriac Rösti, Whipped Stilton, pear and celery leaf
STARTERs
Venison Tartare, Confit egg yolk, pickled blackberry, juniper and rye crisp
Smoked Haddock Fishcake, Leek fondue, poached egg and mustard cream
Hen of the Woods Mushroom, Smoked potato, garlic cream, crispy kale and mushroom jus
Roscoff Tarte Tatin, Whipped feta, pickled pear, toasted walnut and watercress
Mains
Roast Monkfish, Saffron fondant potato, braised fennel, buttered spinach and shellfish bisque
Roast Turkey & Pressed Leg, Roast crown, crispy pressed leg, roast potatoes, glazed parsnips, sprouts, bread sauce, cranberry and rich gravy
Roast Fillet of Venison or Beef, Mash, glazed shallot, winter greens, bone-marrow crumb and red-wine jus
Roast Celeriac Steak, Truffled roasties, hen of the woods, creamed leek and Madeira sauce
Desserts
Eggnog Custard Tart, Nutmeg, orange sorbet and shortbread
Chocolate Délice, Pistachio crumb, honeycomb and clotted cream with smoky salt
Spiced Apple, Pear & Cranberry Crumble, Brown-butter crumble, warm brandy custard and vanilla-bean ice cream
Chocolate Croissant Bread & Butter Pudding, Peanut brittle and vanilla ice cream