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The Royal Oak, Whatcote, Warwickshire
Award-winning

The Royal Oak

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Shipston-On-Stour
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Although rurally located, we are highly accessible from the M40 (Junction 12) <br />and we are a 25 minute drive/taxi (Castle Cars) from Banbury Train Station (Chiltern/Cross Country).<br />
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 105 people are saying

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
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 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 "magical dining experience" with "art on a plate" that delights the senses. Guests rave about its "creative menu" and "exquisite flavors," enhanced by a "relaxed atmosphere" and "friendly, knowledgeable staff." It's a "Michelin Star standard" restaurant perfect for "special occasions."

105 Reviews

  1. Amanda

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous food in a relaxed setting. Friendly, professional service. Definitely would recommend and we will return.

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  2. Carley

    Warwickshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite place! Service and food are consistently outstanding. The menu changes seasonally and uses local ingredients. Love love love the Royal Oak x

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  3. Carolyn

    Edinburgh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful country find in a tiny village. The restaurant is definitely one to savour local farm to table, foraging and local game delicacies and each course was delicious. Staff are friendly, informative and welcoming and on a cold snowy night provided hot water bottles for each table to ensure we were sufficiently warm.

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  4. Paul

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely friendly environment. Nothing too much trouble for the staff. Food was outstanding. Drinks I feel are a little high priced but tends to be the way now with top restaurants. Will definitely book again

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  5. Josh

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and service. More than worthy of its Michelin star every time we visit.

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  6. Luke

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding, simply outstanding. You think you have grasped the concept of ‘depth of flavour’ and then you get to sample their roe buck consommé and it opens up a new world of taste experience. The monkfish could not have been more perfectly cooked. All of the staff were knowledgable, passionate and friendly whilst also being efficient and skilled….. quite a feat to pull off successfully. The wine pairing is most definitely worth a punt, if you are lucky enough to have a designated driver….traditional but with a few curve balls thrown in.

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  7. Jane

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect balance of wonderful delicious food & presented beautifully for us to enjoy

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  8. John

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Yet another outstanding meal at The Royal Oak to celebrate yet another birthday! As always, the range of flavours and creativity in every course were amazing and the service friendly and well-informed.

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  9. Trevor

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food with some unusual ingredients being used to great effect. Service level was excellent and all staff were very attentive. The Michelin star is well deserved.

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  10. Adam

    Bristol

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. So much work involved in its creation that it is great value for money

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FAQs

The Royal Oak is rated 4.9 stars by 105 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for The Royal Oak

The Orchard, Whatcote, Warwickshire CV36 5EF

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Neighbourhood
    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 />
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