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The Royal Oak, Whatcote, Warwickshire
Award-winning

The Royal Oak

4.9
4.9
118 Reviews
£41 and over
Farm-to-table

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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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Modern European, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 18:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–16:00
  • 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
  • Area
    Shipston-On-Stour
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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

Menu

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What 118 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

  • Warwickshire

    Best Food

  • Warwickshire

    Best Service

  • Warwickshire

    Best Ambience

  • Warwickshire

    Best Value

  • Warwickshire

    Innovative

  • Warwickshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Warwickshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Warwickshire

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Royal Oak offers a "phenomenal" dining experience, featuring "exceptional" Michelin-starred cuisine crafted with "seasonal ingredients." Guests praise its "friendly and attentive" service and "cosy, relaxed atmosphere." Dishes are "beautifully presented," with a menu that is "creative" and full of "amazing flavours." Perfect for "special occasions" and "highly recommended."
118 Reviews

  1. Ross

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, using brilliant seasonal ingredients. The service and friendliness from all the staff was wonderfully welcoming. A quiet local pub vibe, but wonderful for lunch. Our only regret was not having time for the full tasting menu - but we will be back!

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  2. Barry

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 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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  3. edwin VIP

    Berkshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 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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  4. Thomas

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 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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  5. Hannah

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 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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  6. Alan

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 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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  7. dan

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 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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  8. Victoria

    Warwickshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 January 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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  9. Jonathan

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 January 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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  10. Anthony

    Dorset18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 January 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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FAQs

The Royal Oak is rated 4.9 stars by 118 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Royal Oak

The Orchard, Whatcote, Warwickshire CV36 5EF

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Area
    Shipston-On-Stour
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 18:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–16:00
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Modern European, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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 />
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