Oaks Bar @ Royal Oak Hotel, Sevenoaks

On my one visit in 2000, this pub had easily the most upmarket aspirations of any pub in Sevenoaks when we visited on the way to Sevenoaks School field for the annual fireworks. It was a bit too stuffy for us and the furthest walk of any of the town's pubs so a return visit was never made.

Very much an upmarket hotel bar / restaurant, with most tables set aside for dining but some additional seating inside the side entrance and out on a small patio. Light modern decor. One handpump dispensing a reasonable pint of Westerham Spirit of Kent (£3.60). So hardly a pub, but at least the option of a quick pint is available should you wish.