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The Royal Oak, Weymouth
Weymouth
DT4 8BE
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Royal Oak
A no frills no nonsense drinking Inn and the most pubby of all the outlets adjourning the Quay side. Sounds very much unchanged from previous reviews and a well worn character is a good description for both this single roomed pub and the locals that frequent it.
The stillage barrels referred to below have gone and now replaced by six ale hand pumps on the bar and five of these were available for our visit. Alongside Sharps Doom Bar and Atlantic there were Timothy Taylor’s Landlord, Wadsworth 6X and Dorset Brewing’s Durdle Door, and as we were on our way to Durdle Door the following day it would have been rude not to try the Dorset bitter.
The nine cider boxes are however still in situ behind the bar and a good range of local scrumpy was available.
Didn’t see any food outside of bar snacks, but regular music sessions were advertised to take place on the small stage area to the right of the bar.
I enjoyed it here but it’s earthy appeal won’t be everyone’s cup of tea.
On 28th October 2021
- rating: 7
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Royal Oak
Very traditional interior ,well worn with character and characters everywhere.It has a boozer vibe and was lively,the low ceiling adding to the charm.There were a lot of barrels on stillage to one side,which the barmaid said would be disappearing (I assumed for good) but the one remaining ale from this display (Whitstable Pale) was being offered at a knockdown £2.50 to shift it.I had been warned and it came out flat as a pancake.The handpumped options were Old Golden Hen and Shepherd Neame Brilliant which didn't set the pulse racing.However it may be worth keeping an eye on the ale choice in here going forward,there appeared some commitment to improving the availablity and range.
A proper quayside drinking hole,worth a crawl visit.
On 12th November 2016
- rating: 7
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E TA left this review about The Royal Oak
An 18th Century harbour pub with a basic, traditional feel to it. Touristy in the Summer, but out of seasons it is more friendly and traditional, though it is also chaotic and brilliant in equal measure. A few seats outside, but the focus is definitely the hospitality and welcoming atmosphere within. The single knock-through bar has an area of stillage at the front, and the bar counter in the centre. The floor is bare-boarded. There are a few old barrels with piles of peanuts on them, but we weren't really sure why. The pub is dog-friendly, darts is a popular pastime ans they hold quiz nights on Thursdays. Although there were 6 barrels on the stillage, only Whitstable IPA was available there, plus Old Golden Hen on draft. There was a selection of 9 ciders as well. A definite for a town crawl, and a good place to hide away for a while.
On 8th November 2016
- rating: 8
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BobOs . left this review about The Royal Oak
Decent sort of pub in the centre of the very touristy quay-side. Jam-packed with tourists during the season but far nicer out of season (where isn't?) and a completely different attitude from the staff. Usually two ales on which are invariably well kept. Above average (out of season) otherwise there are plenty of other less-packed pubs in Weymouth.
On 13th July 2011
- rating: 6
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Alan Winfield left this review about The Royal Oak
The Royal Oak is next to the harbour and very close to the bridge going over it.
This was a one room pub that had bare boards and was quite basic inside.
There were two real ales on here we had a drink of Ringwood Old Thumper which was very nice the other beer was Old Speckled Hen.
If your lucky there are a few benches at the front of the pub which is ideal for wathching the boats go by.
Pub visited 27 August 1999.
On 27th August 1999
- rating: 7
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