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Royal Oak, Dover, Kent

Royal Oak

4.6
4.6
101 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
The Royal Oak is a charming 19th century pub in the village of River near Dover in Kent. Formed from 18th century flint cottages we have been serving the village for over 150 years. A friendly warm welcome compliments our range of real ales, lagers, ciders and stout. From a morning coffee or hot chocolate to a late night spirit we will look after you. Come read the papers, enjoy a cool beer on a sunny afternoon in the garden or a warming cask ale in front of the fire on a winter's night. Whatever you prefer we hope to see you soon.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01304 829433
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We can offer large party reservations for buffets.
  • Neighborhood
    Dover
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

101 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely dining experience. Great staff, service and delicious homemade food! Would highly recommend!

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  2. Shaun

    Kent

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overcooked calamari, overcooked onion rings, undercooked chips, dry burger with blue cheese straight from the fridge on top. Cooking oil needed changing. Didn’t bother with desert. Cheap ingredients, and over worked staff, who were fantastic by the way. I don’t like to give bad reviews, but unfortunately they need to considerably up their game. My wife had the spring rolls, the sort you buy in bulk from icelands or farm foods, and they were cooked to oblivion as well, her burger, also dry and uninteresting . I couldn’t get out quickly enough, it was our anniversary dinner and one to remember for such poor quality food. However we went somewhere else the next evening and it was superb. Sorry Royal Oak, very poor.

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  3. Colin

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, quick service and HOT food, really appreciated. We'll be back!

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  4. Steve

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My local so as always, nice atmosphere. The food was poor for two out of three meals. Scampi tasteless and chips were overcooked and resembled small jenga blocks. Fish looked like something you might buy from Iceland’s reduced isle and tasteless. Chips as above. Gammon was nice, egg overcooked and chips as above. It is a lovely pub but for us the food not good.

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  5. Amanda

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An abundance of food. Really well presented and full of flavour. Service was spot on. Definitely recommend.

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  6. Nias

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Dinner options great, very tasty and good value. Breakfast was top notch to be honest.

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  7. TracyS

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing freshly made nut roast with un buttered veg and huge Yorkshire-couldn’t daily it! Staff attentive and efficient!

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  8. AnneA

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating here would come again definitely 👍🏻

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  9. Loubelou

    Kent

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a delicious roast dinner with all the trimmings, the staff were very friendly and efficient. The Royal Oak is a lovely little pub would definitely recommend either for dinner or just coming for a few drinks.

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  10. PeterD

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The pub was surprisingly busy for a Thursday evening and to start with there was only one server who was having to manage the bar as well. Understandably service was slow, until help arrived for her. It is good to know that the last pub in the village is thriving and we shall go back there.

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Royal Oak is rated 4.6 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Royal Oak

36 Lower Road, River, Dover, Kent CT17 0QU

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dover
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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