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Royal Oak Inn, Aston Abbotts, Buckinghamshire

Reviews (4)

1/5 (minimum 1) by Fin on 23 Sep 2008

Qite the worst pub I've been to in years. On a long journey from East Anglia to the West Country we saw it advertised on a blackboard on the main road. A late lunchtime on a Monday wasn't going to be the busy time but the dull and disinterested welcome should have rang warning wells right from the start. The landlord was in conversation with two "locals" with the apparent landlady in the kitchen. We ordered a drink and sandwiches and found somewhere to sit in a side room. It was dirty and uncared for. Food was barely mediocre. But the worst aspect was the toilet. No soap, towel or paper. when I pointed this out to the landlord he grunted and went off, hopefully to deal with this whilst one of the locals said sarcastically "Oh dear". The whole time we were there we could overhear the conversation at the bar and he had been swearing constantly. We are broad-minded but this was just offensive. Don't go there - it is the most shocking example of English pub hospitality at its worst.

5/5 (minimum 1) by tina1953 on 21 Nov 2008

The royal oak in aston abbotts is one of our favourite country pubs in beds and bucks.
we travel a good thirty minutes at least twice a month many times taking friends and family!
we love the family atmosphere and wonderful home cooked food, the landlords teri and gary will go out of their way to make you feel welcome and nothing is too much trouble!

5/5 (minimum 1) by db9dom on 21 Nov 2008

i recently stayed here for a period of 6 weeks while working close to the area. all rooms have en-suite shower rooms and are very comfortable. in the room i had tea and coffee making facilities aswell as a tv. once again the landlords were amazing, the landlady even threw in a packed lunch with a fresh baguette and crisps each day for work (this was included in the price of my room). I ate at the pub most nights and thoroughly enjoyed everything on the menu ..... when you're there for 6 weeks you get to try everything. i certainly recommend the mixed grill, it was so so good and the portions were huge. if you go for dinner try the mussles as they are so tasty and make the perfect starter.

The restaurant and bar were always spotlessly clean, and the gents definately had plenty of loo roll and soap. there was also a hand dryer so there was no need for towels.

Every other week they hosted a pub quiz which was great fun and had lots of laughs. the bar staff were all so lovely and very polite. if they weren't i certainly would not have managed to stay for 6 weeks. i made quite a few friends when i was there and will definately stay in touch with some of the locals. it was so relaxed and laid back ..... perfect for my needs!

4/5 (minimum 1) by hongkongtiger on 24 Nov 2008

Having used the Royal Oak several times over the last few years I have always found it to be a warm & welcoming pub with excellent food and a good atmosphere.

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