Award-winning

The Royal Oak

4.9

117 Reviews

£41 and over

Farm-to-table

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Innovative

Solanche, Richard, and the team at The Royal Oak are proud to offer Michelin-starred dining at our village pub, between Shipston on Stour and Stratford upon Avon, on the edge of the Cotswolds. Since 2019, we’ve been dedicated to exceptional food in a community-focused setting.

Alongside our Michelin-starred dining room, we have a relaxed bar with a pool table and darts, creating a space for everyone. Our menu celebrates terroir-driven, ‘proper country food,’ focusing on wild, seasonal ingredients. Our aim is simple: to tell the story of our community and the local producers we work with.

The menu changes with the seasons, with some dishes lasting six weeks to highlight the peak of their season, while others may be available for just a week or even a single service—a fleeting, micro-seasonal snapshot. This approach supports sustainable land and woodland management, honours the natural balance of the land, and reflects our commitment to preserving it for future generations.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Modern European, Contemporary British
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Phone number
01295 688100
Website
http://www.theroyaloakwhatcote.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Richard Craven
Catering
Richard, Solanche, and The Royal Oak team are proud to offer Michelin-starred dining on the edge of the Cotswolds, between Shipston on Stour and Stratford upon Avon. Our seasonally driven menu focuses on wild, foraged ingredients. We strive to offer an exceptional dining experience that celebrates both nature and our community of producers.<br />

Location
The Orchard, Whatcote, Warwickshire CV36 5EF
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
Neighborhood
Shipston-On-Stour
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Although rurally located, we are highly accessible from the M40 (Junction 12) and we are a 25 minute drive/taxi (Castle Cars) from Banbury Train Station (Chiltern/Cross Country).
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 117 people are saying

The Royal Oak reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

5Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Warwickshire
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Innovative
Warwickshire
Neighborhood gem
Warwickshire
Great for fine wines
Warwickshire
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Royal Oak offers a delightful dining experience with "inventive, full of flavour" dishes and "excellent, friendly service." The Michelin-starred restaurant in a charming village is perfect for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "relaxed atmosphere," "creative menu," and "exceptional cooking" with "local, seasonal ingredients." Highly recommended!

117 Reviews

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Barry
Yorkshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When my disabled partner and I visited the Royal Oak, the staff were excellent, both in their friendliness and practical assistance. The service all through the meal was efficient and informative. The tasting menu was an exciting array of flavours , well seasoned and all of the ingredients were of high quality. The evening was a real delight and we recommend highly.
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edwin VIP
Berkshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is exceptional in a cosy friendly atmosphere. Will go again and again.
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Thomas
Warwickshire1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food served in a beautiful restaurant. Wait staff were available for drink top ups but were not intrusive on the evening. The menu was perfect with a real journey of flavours that had clearly been planned. Overall an exceptional date night.
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Hannah
London1 review
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, beautifully curated. Excellent service. Even had a lovely hot water bottle! Thanks for a fantastic evening!
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Alan
London9 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional cooking with exquisite balance of flavours. Loved very morsel. Wines by glass I had were fantastic too. Not cheap, but very much worth it. Thanks.
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dan
Gloucestershire1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great night with amazing food and drink. we would thoroughly recommend.
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Victoria
Warwickshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall an amazing experience. We loved all the attention to detail, the food was fantastic and sometimes unusual yet extraordinary. The staff were super friendly and attentive in the best ways. We had the taster menu and would recommend it. It was a unique and special night out.
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Jonathan
Warwickshire1 review
5.0
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit to the Royal oak. We are very regular restaurant visitors and went here to celebrate my wife’s birthday. The welcome was wonderful on a quiet evening. The service was fabulous and the food was a tour de force. Every course was delicious and beautifully presented. This was Michelin starred food at a very reasonable price and we could not fault it at all. A wonderful experience and we will most certainly be coming back
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Anthony
Dorset18 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chose the tasting menu accompanied by the wine flight and it proved to be a superb choice. The attention to detail throughout the meal was excellent aided by very attentive and informative staff, who looked after us in the best possible way. I would recommend eating at this restaurant to anyone who enjoys fine dining.
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Dan VIP
Warwickshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding meal. Great service and a wonderful experience. Everything was top notch.
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FAQs

The Royal Oak is rated 4.9 stars by 117 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

The Orchard, Whatcote, Warwickshire CV36 5EF

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
Neighborhood
Shipston-On-Stour
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Modern European, Contemporary British
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Although rurally located, we are highly accessible from the M40 (Junction 12) and we are a 25 minute drive/taxi (Castle Cars) from Banbury Train Station (Chiltern/Cross Country).
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Richard Craven
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theroyaloakwhatcote.co.uk/
Phone number
01295 688100
Catering
Richard, Solanche, and The Royal Oak team are proud to offer Michelin-starred dining on the edge of the Cotswolds, between Shipston on Stour and Stratford upon Avon. Our seasonally driven menu focuses on wild, foraged ingredients. We strive to offer an exceptional dining experience that celebrates both nature and our community of producers.<br />

The Royal Oak

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