March 2025 by jo fowler
Just had a fabulous dinner at the Royal Oak , great service, lovely dinner Ox cheek, and good beer, would recommend and if ever back in Ripon will go again .?
March 2025 by Caitlin Shiers
We visited the Royal Oak for a couple of drinks. Unfortunately once we?d ordered the drinks there was no seating available in the front bar area. When we asked if we could perch on some free tables, one of the staff spoke to us in a very rude and dismissive tone. We then tried standing next to the bar however were told quite abruptly that we also couldn?t stand there ? overall we were made to feel unwelcome and more like an inconvenience than paying customers!
March 2025 by Julie Bell
We stayed on Friday, every aspect was great! Friendly staff , spotless room with very comfortable bed ,delicious well presented breakfast and good location. Couldn?t fault the pub with its friendly atmosphere. Will definitely return.
March 2025 by Dave Craig
Didn't stay overnight, meals are varied and to a nice standard
March 2025 by Sheila Metcalfe
Just had a lovely meal at the Royal Oak. I have an onion allergy so often end up with little choice & a meal that tastes bland & insipid.
My meal was tasty & well presented and the service was quick & polite.
I would certainly return here again
Food and drinks: All our choice of meals were prepared promptly & served looking appetising & well presented.
I have an onion allergy & often find I get fed bland unappealing meals. Mine was tasty & well presented. I would definitely return here again ?
March 2025 by Mark Mason
Good food slightly pricy for what it is but it's the centre of ripon right near the cathedral
March 2025 by Dave Dickinson
Great place breakfast was superb definitely be back
March 2025 by Polly Wyer
Only had an evening drink here but it was a nice atmosphere
Nearby activities: Close to town centre
February 2025 by Irving waters
Popped in for a quick half and toilet break.
February 2025 by Peter Erdelyi
Lovely hotel,straight in the town center. Surrounded with antiques, restaurants and parks.
Due to its location, it has no parking lot, and the historic building have its limitations.
Kind staff members, a somewhat standard room, I am 190cm tall,so I found the bed a bit short, but comfortable.
The view is beautiful and terrible in the same time: the catedral is astonishing, but the close surroundings are a bit wonky.
The full english breakfast was great, and the whole place have a nice, cosy athmosfhere.
Rooms: Not too large, but decent rooms.
Nearby activities: The cathedral, the Hornblower, Police Museum.
Safety: Doors locked for the night time, fire alarm regularly tested ;-)
Walkability: Old, historyc building, surrounded with victorian streets,everything is just a few meters away, but the vehicle must remain away from the area, witch is a disadvantage for elderly people or families with children.
Food and drinks: Traditional food and drinks, all well made in a nice, cosy area.
February 2025 by Trev Wyatt
Walked in for a few drinks.... Landlady/ staff was talking to a customer and we're waiting to be served... The said customer walked to the bar for another drink and he was served straight away while we were stood waiting total RUDE will never go in again....
January 2025 by Sue Richards
This was a great place to go for a drink with great cocktails at reasonable prices. Lovely atmosphere, it was busy but pleasant.
December 2024 by Yvonne Holmes
Brilliant pub, great room, nice and warm and quiet, comfy bed slept really well. Breakfast was hot and plentyful. Would recommend this place. Will stay again when I'm the area if price was right
Rooms: Big comfy bed and spacious room
Food and drinks: We only had breakfast but it was good and plentyful with great coffee
December 2024 by Rachel Gilham
Enjoyed my stay n loved the brrakfast - often I don't go for the full English, but owing to past reviews and the glowing one provided by one of the guest's when I was there I had to n I'm glad I did - v tasty n plenty of it.
Noteworthy details: The fridge was a nice touch
December 2024 by Ben H
First visit to the The Royal Oak and wasn't disappointed. Had a lovely evening meal. We were placed towards the quiet half of the pub which was very nice and relaxed. Food was delicious and will definitely be back when in Ripon.
