Royal Oak, North Gorley offers a Pub & Dinning experience along with a warm and friendly welcome, delicious high-quality food with a twist, locally sourced seasonal produce, local cask ales, an array of fine wines, great selection of gins and a beautiful beer garden sat in the lovely surroundings of the New Forest awaits you! Booking is highly recommended, especially in peak season - at busy times we may put a ‘stop’ on walk-ins and there may be a wait as all food is made to order. Well behaved four-legged friends on leads are welcome in the bar and outside areas.

PRICE RANGE

US$9 - US$38

Special Diets

Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

CUISINES

British, Pub, Grill, Gastropub

FEATURES

Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Reservations, Free off-street parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly, Gift Cards Available

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66lucyi

11 reviews

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Cosy, warm, clean and very very tasty

We visited this pub today whilst staying in the area. The booking was last minute but we had the opportunity to celebrate my husband’s birthday with a quiet evening out, so booked a table. We were seated at a cosy corner table near to a...little log burner. The pub itself is really cosy and warm and also very clean. We ordered a burger (see pic) and lamb shank (I tucked in before I remembered to take a pic!). Both meals were really good, very tasty and well made. We didn’t have a pudding but finished with a coffee, which came with a tasty little shortbread biscuit. Everyone at the pub was really welcoming and they kindly placed a ‘happy birthday’ banner at our table, after I mentioned on the booking that it was my husband’s birthday, which was a lovely touch, particularly as it was a last minute booking. Highly recommended and we would definitely visit next time we are in the area, it’s a shame this place isn’t closer to home as we would love to have somewhere similar as our local! We had a lovely evening, thank you.More

Date of visit: November 2023

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chrismacey451

2 reviews

Reviewed 20 October 2023

Food excellent BUT!!

Main menu was average, about 10% up on the norm! Food was excellent, service very slow. We asked for a bottle of Dry Rose wine, when I came to pay the bill the bottle was £32!!, for an average wine, retail price on the high...street is £12!! A bit of a mark up!!More

Date of visit: October 2023

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AL_reviewer_2014

116 reviews

Reviewed 16 October 2023

What a garden!

We sat in the garden at the back and could not believe how beautiful it was. We had two starters – a pea and mint tartlet (tasty, but odd as it is essentially a spoonful of peas in a pastry casing) and caramelised plums with...feta on sourdough (delicious and I would happily have it again). Our mains were a Naughty burger (very big and tasty) and a pastrami open sandwich (pretty ordinary and definitely not worth the money). Everything is beautifully presented, e.g. pea shoots on top or deep fried capers (unfortunately, I don’t think they’d been rinsed as they were way too salty). The beers were good. Very friendly staff. I would happily come back.More

Date of visit: October 2023

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Jane T

1 review

Reviewed 14 October 2023

Delicious dinner in a lovely location

Excellent meal, good sized portions, pretty pub in a lovely location. Very impressed with my pork belly.

Date of visit: October 2023

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andyandjan57

99 reviews

Reviewed 5 October 2023 via mobile

Kerb appeal and tasty food.

We were driving passed this pub, and saw kerb appeal. What a find, we stopped for lunch of hake and roasted new potatoes, and pulled pork ciabatta with salad. We added sweet potato fries as well, the meal was so filling, big portions and delicious....The Guys running the pub were friendly and helpful, didn’t have a sweet as so full. But the menu is full of lovely things to eat. You would be hard pushed not to fine something to suit all tastes. We will return again hopefully soon.More

Date of visit: October 2023

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Elizabeth P

86 reviews

Reviewed 22 September 2023

Lovely Sunday Roast

Found this pub by accident while visiting the area. We stayed for a late Sunday lunch before travelling home. We both had roast beef which was cooked perfectly and accompanied with a massive Yorkshire pudding ! Roasties and veg were cook perfectly too. Staff were...very friendly and helpful. Would definitely go back when in the area againMore

Date of visit: September 2023

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Grimalkin182

10 reviews

Reviewed 11 September 2023 via mobile

Fab food, staff and garden!

Found this by accident and how good that turned out to be! Lovely gardens and staff. Food was great - huge burgers served in a proper bun, not a brioche! Will return again soon!

Date of visit: September 2023

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Ely19999

116 reviews

Reviewed 9 September 2023 via mobile

Very good New Forest pub

Second visit, about a year since the first. Table booked online and very convenient. Staff were professional and helpful, attentive but not intrusive from the moment we arrived. Food was excellent, we sat at a garden table which was good after a hot day. Recommended.

Date of visit: September 2023

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X3631OAstephenc

29 reviews

Reviewed 28 August 2023

Fabulous food and great service

Haven’t visited this classy pub in the new Forrest since pre covid Wanted to treat my retired parents to a great Sunday roast My dad booked the table in advance

Date of visit: August 2023

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Colin C

1 review

Reviewed 13 August 2023

Sunday lunch

Fantastic Sunday lunch the food was fabulous. All credit to the excellent friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Date of visit: August 2023

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Lorraine B

1 review

Reviewed 13 August 2023

Very poor service we were rushed to the extent we could enjoy our food. We felt we were inconveniencing the staff.

I booked a table for 7.30 only to be told when we arrived that the kitchen was closing. From then on we were rushed at every point.

Date of visit: August 2023

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jacksY5382HK

2 reviews

Reviewed 4 August 2023

Excellent cooking in a welcoming house

Highly recommended if you value a warm welcome, thoughtful staff, a good menu and fine cooking. It's a lovely spot too, you can watch the drifts of forest ponies pass by and the grazing cattle. A really happy visit.

Date of visit: August 2023

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JaniceH1252

39 reviews

Reviewed 28 July 2023

Great lunch again

Consistently high standards of food, service and menus choice. We always enjoy going here and once again they delivered. Great lamb Kofta starter. Very tasty chicken burger. We will return soon

Date of visit: July 2023

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Decner

121 reviews

Reviewed 27 July 2023

Tasty food and friendly, helpful staff

We came across this beautiful pub by accident while exploring the New Forest. Staff were friendly and helpful. We had an open pastrami sandwich which was so tasty and 2 pots of loose leaf tea. All really good. We would definitely return if we were...in the area again.More

Date of visit: July 2023

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Trek46159821826

2 reviews

Reviewed 1 July 2023 via mobile

Great food

Had fantastic meal last night.Coming from Cumbria we knew we want try fews pubs for our dinners. This was our first pub and we definitely will eat here every night this week!The burger was amazing(the best I ever had and I eating a lots burgers)well...presented and the staff was so friendly.Im sure the chef could work in any Michelin star restaurant.The only problem we had is why this pub isn't in Cumbria?!?!?More

Date of visit: June 2023

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gillcamps

Hi. Do you cater for children? many thanks Gill.

21 July 2017|

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Hi Gill, we do cater for children in the main bar area of the pub. There is a Burger, Chicken Goujons, Cheesy Pasta, Hotdog or Mini Fish on the children's menu. Please call to reserve a table. Many thanks, Will

SIreland2812

Do you allow dogs? Thanks, Sam

29 August 2016|

Answer

Hello Sam, The Royal Oak is very dog friendly in all bar areas, front and back gardens but not our restaurant. We look forward to welcoming you and your four legged friend(s) very soon.

JulieB874

We have just booked to stay in your hotel Easter next year and I have just read on tripadvisor that you are being taken over by Sheraton Hotels, when is that happening and will it affect our stay. Many thanks

11 January 2015|

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Hi Julie, There are no plans for The Royal Oak in North Gorley to be taken over by Sheraton Hotels. Your booking will not be affected.

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Royal Oak, North Gorley is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:

Food: 4.5
Service: 4.5
Value: 4
Atmosphere: 4