My wife and I booked in here for a meal last night and on entering the bar I was pleased to see that they offered an excellent variety of drinks. We both ordered the steaks which we thoroughly enjoyed. In fact they were the best...steaks we have had for a very long time and we will certainly be visiting again.More

Day out in Ripon as a family. Popped in on Saturday for lunch at 1:20pm. Few drinkers in front bar and a couple of tables at back taken with families eating. Asked for table for 5 inside but told bookings due at 1pm and only...outside available. I asked as it was quiet if we could be accommodated but told no even though it was 20 minutes past 1! Went to take a look at seating outside as our 1st visit. Waitress wandered off and left us. Too windy and cold outside so decided to leave and waitresses/bar staff didn’t flinch. Gutted as read reviews on food and menu looks fab but we weren’t given an opportunity to try it. Service wise, we won’t try it again.More

I was highly recommended the Royal Oak by a friend who visited two weeks ago whilst on a blind date. She positively raved about the food so I thought it must be worth a visit. My partner and I were not at all disappointed. The...food was just outstanding! All elements of the dishes we ordered were bursting with flavour and finished with finesse. Everything on the plate seemed considered and nothing was overlooked. I was in food heaven. I didn't want the meal to end. And so, I too would highly recommend visiting the Royal Oak for the food. Incidentally, my friend on the blind date went on to have subsequent dates. I think that enjoyable first meal created a positive ambience. The wonders of food!More

We were visiting Ripon Cathedral and the Royal Oak was conveniently just round the corner. Plenty of space on a Saturday lunchtime, helpful attentive staff, good choice on the menu, nice buzzy atmosphere (it was race day). We had the bang bang chicken salad and...the chicken club sandwich on warm ciabata, both very good.More

Stopped in here for lunch on a visit to the museums of Ripon. Brilliant menu and a fantastic gluten-free menu as well with lots of choice for my wife. The food was really tasty and well presented

The pub was busy and we were pressed for time, being part of a coach party. Although the place was pretty full, the staff managed to squeeze us in. The food was good, though, and we enjoyed the onion bhaji with side fries, among the...range of vegetarian choices. The Royal Oak is well situated, near the Cathedral, and we would recommend it.More

3 of us had dinner here tonight, 1 x Crumbed Chicken, 1 x Sea Bass & 1 x Dirty Burger + drinks 1 x pint Amstel, 2 x Sauvignon Blanc & 1 x Shiraz. All of the food was very nice & tasty & there...was a lot of it, although most was eaten. The wine & beer were fine & the service was very good, helpful, friendly & not too intrusive. The cost was very acceptable & we will use again now that things are getting more normal & would certainly recommend to our friends & family. :-)More