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The Royal Oak, Welshpool

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The Cross
Welshpool
SY21 7DG
Phone: 01938552217
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Royal Oak

Welshpool's main hotel is situated slap bang in the centre of town. It is a rather large and sprawling building with a large bar and dining area.

Whilst not a very traditional drinking environment, the bar area feels fairly modern and functional. 3 handpulls were dispensing a couple of Monty's beers - Old Jailhouse Bitter & MPA. My MPA was not in the best of conditions, but judging by the middle class clientele, I can't imagine too much throughput.

WhatPub warns that you will pay "hotel prices" here, but my half cost a very reasonable £2, which I note is only a small increase since Will's review visit almost 4 years ago.

On 3rd March 2024 - rating: 5
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Will Larter left this review about The Royal Oak Hotel

A smart hotel with a bar that is much more like a cafe than a pub. Strike that: it's not at all like a pub except for the availability of alcohol. In fact there are three hand pumps, with two beers from the local Monty's brewery. My half of Desert Rats was £1.90, which is not very much above the average price for this area, so not bad for an upmarket hotel bar.

Date of visit: 25th June 2019

On 18th February 2020 - rating: 5
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Royal Oak Hotel

Hotel with a clean, well-run feel. Busy but lots of room.

On 25th August 2008 - rating: 6
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Alan Hurdle
Welshpool, 0.43 miles, 8 min walk (show)
Newtown (Powys), 14.44 miles, 4 hr 38 min walk (show)
Caersws, 17.78 miles, 5 hr 43 min walk (show)
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3rd Mar 2024, 21:23
Review submitted by Blue Scrumpy
 
15th Mar 2020, 18:17
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  • Accommodation : Yes last updated 24 September 2013 by Alan Hurdle
  • Car Park : Yes last updated 24 September 2013 by Alan Hurdle
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 24 September 2013 by Alan Hurdle
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 24 September 2013 by Alan Hurdle
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 24 September 2013 by Alan Hurdle
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 24 September 2013 by Alan Hurdle
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