Early dinner on a Saturday night. We sat at table 1, which is squirreled away to the left of the bar and is a bit away from the pandemonium in the main part. Chicken & mushroom pie was good as was the Mac & Cheese. Friendly wait staff
We spent the day in Winchester @ the Christmas Market so had pre-booked a table for two at the Royal Oak - tucked down a narrow lane just off the High Street. The pub is on several levels and has good atmosphere. We had a light lunch - ordering food @ bar our food arrived in good time - nicely presented and had flavour. So an interesting pub with history / decent food and good service. A good choice. Even better if - perhaps putting a name or initials on the reserved board on the table - that way there is no confusion on whose table is whose - and also some attention to the 'domestics' - the dusting would struggle to pass a white glove test ! A great location and we will recommend and return.
Lunch at the Royal Oak topped off a great day trip to Winchester. I can't fault the staff, who were friendly and helpful...and patient with my demanding family at times ;-p. The food was served quickly and the portions were larger enough to satisfy my greed. I had the steak & ale pie, which was delicious, but next time its got to be the roast! Well worth a visit if you're in Winchester.
Absolutely THE BEST VEGAN BURGER I have ever had in a pub. The fries were sublime. The onion rings likewise, and although I really shouldn't have the dessert was a peach and raspberry taste explosion. It was a fascinating historical location that I was grateful to be able to experience. The place just oozes history. From the tiny little lane, the historical buildings nearby, the interior of the pub and little downstairs dining area (I wish I had found that first and bagged that table) everything was great. I noticed it was dog friendly as they had a jar of dog treats on the bar. The service at the date and time of my visit was great. All of the questions I asked the chef were answered and nothing was too much trouble. I wish I lived closer so I could go more often but as I don't I'll have to wait until the next time I'm looking for a dog friendly pub in Winchester with vegan options.
The food was outstanding and served reasonably fast. They forgot to bring my green tea, though, and had run out of ginger and honey. We ate in the basement seating area, which dates back to 1002 AD 😮 and was the living quarters for Queen Emma, the first Queen of England!
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