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The Royal Oak

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379 reviews

#6 of 17 Restaurants in Porlock

££ - £££, Bar, British, Pub

High Street | Somerset, Exmoor National Park, Porlock TA24 8PS, England

+44 1643 862798

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4.0 379 reviews

#6 of 17 Restaurants in Porlock, United Kingdom

Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2018 Winner

RATINGS

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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, Bar, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options

Friendly local pubThe oak has a great atmosphere with a friendly and chatty bar man.We ordered lunch & the baguette was warm & really fresh.The baguette had been baked to order and was both crusty on the surface and s...

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High Street Somerset, Exmoor National Park, Porlock TA24 8PS England

+44 1643 862798

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Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

CUISINES

Bar, British, Pub

FEATURES

Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi

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Issyw232

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Friendly and welcoming with great food

The oak has a great atmosphere with a friendly and chatty bar man. The food seems to be locally sourced and tastes good at a reasonable price. Would highly recommend this pub!

Date of visit: February 2019

Thank Issyw232

lorraineshove

Minehead, United Kingdom

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Love porlock

Visited just after Xmas, really surprised how friendly and welcoming the oak is now. Food was excellent, would recommend the lasagne, chips, well, haven’t had them that good for a while. Can’t wait for it to reopen tonight, best company and food in Porlock

Date of visit: January 2019

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Martin H

Reviewed 8 January 2019 via mobile

Great pub

Visited this pub in porlock today what a great atmosphere and great food the landlord and landlady a really nice friendly couple top marks will be back again best pub in porlock

Date of visit: January 2019

Thank Martin H

Cyril H

Reviewed 6 January 2019

Best pub in porlock

Service second to none. We had penny the chef’s pie which was to die for chips were amazing but my partner had lasagna (best lasagna I’ve ever eaten) served with garlic bread and salad just what we needed after a long walk. My friend had...More

Date of visit: January 2019

Thank Cyril H

mandypearman

Watchet, United Kingdom

409

Reviewed 31 December 2018

Lunchtime treat

As relative newcomers to Somerset, we're trying to get out exploring the region and trying new pubs every week. On a wet and misty trip to Porlock Weir it was lovely to chance upon this lovely inn. Great atmosphere and the landlord and landlady (I...More

Date of visit: December 2018

Thank mandypearman

Heather H

Taunton, United Kingdom

10030

Reviewed 30 December 2018 via mobile

Good pub food, good price

Popped in here for a meal with friends, staying in Porlock for the New Year. Very friendly owners, good food with a good price. Fish, peas and chips £7. Good place for a relaxed evening.

Date of visit: December 2018

Thank Heather H

BrooksyP

2311

Reviewed 30 December 2018 via mobile

Warm welcome great beers and food and hospitality

Popped into this pub after a walk with the dogs whilst on a short holiday break. A really warm welcome from the landlord, told us about the area and what we could do. The best walks. Also the open mic night. Food was great along...More

Date of visit: December 2018

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RosieDee

Reviewed 29 December 2018 via mobile

Delicious would definitely go back

Came for lunch with my partner and dog and it was absolutely delicious! Firstly, we were greeted with a smile and hello from the locals by the by which is always lovely and welcoming. Clean and cosy we took a seat and ordered. We both...More

Date of visit: December 2018

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Tracy2464

Staffordshire, United Kingdom

518

Reviewed 26 December 2018 via mobile

Lovely lunch

We are on holiday in Porlock over Christmas & have visited the Royal Oak many times before. The new owners Cyril & Liz are from the Midlands & we had a nice chat about where we lived! We ordered lunch & the baguette was warm...More

Date of visit: December 2018

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Donna S

Bristol, United Kingdom

297

Reviewed 27 November 2018 via mobile

Lovely pub lunch with cracking service

Yum! My oh had the jacket potato with chilli and cheese and the chef asked him how he'd like it cooked (as a fussy jacket potato eater who hates microwaved soggy pots this was so refreshing) and I had the fish finger baguette. The baguette...More

Date of visit: November 2018

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