THE ROYAL OAK

Recognised amongst regulars as ‘The heartbeat of the village’, The Royal Oak in Worleston is more than just your ordinary pub. Not only serving the finest local ales, a wide selection of spirits and classic British cuisine, you’d be hard pushed to find a day that this family pub isn’t overflowing with warmth, laughter and familiar faces.

Back in 2019, The Royal Oak was bought by The Schofield family (John, Anna and Simon, who still live in the village today) and it took 3 years to develop the premises in order to get it exactly how they wanted. Spending countless hours at salvage yards and searching auctions, a lot of John’s design and inspiration has made the pub look as wonderful as it does today.

Fast forward to January 2022, current owner Dan Hesketh came on board to set-up, plan and eventually open the doors of the venue in April 2022. Having worked for huge companies such as Living Ventures, Azurri Group and the Incabrook Group. Dan’s experienced background mainly revolved around city centre restaurants and cocktail bars, however this smaller country pub has brought a welcome change to his career.

Despite the current difficult climate, Dan prides himself on being able to offer high quality food at a great price. Highlighting the pubs ethos as being about value and getting ‘bums on seats’. He believes dining out should be a regular part of the week, not a once in a while treat and this is certainly something we can get on board with!

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Great value at an unbeatable price!

Being in the role for just 6 short months, head chef Jamie is a great asset to the pub ensuring his passion for delivering tasty food at an affordable price is recognised amongst customers and staff alike.

Sourcing as many ingredients locally as possible, the menu at the Royal Oak boasts an array of classic dishes. Think House-made Cheese and Onion Pie, Fish and Chips and Bangers and Mash. Customers wanting something lighter for lunch can expect homemade sandwiches of Prawn Marie Rose and Roast Beef and Onion or alternatively can opt for a smaller version of a select few dishes from the main menu.

But, rumour has it the most talked about item on the menu is the Sunday Roast. Choose from Turkey, Beef, Gammon or all three meats - if you’re feeling extra hungry. Served with all the traditional accompaniments and the option to add Cauliflower Cheese too, this is possibly one of the most comforting ways to spend a Sunday afternoon. And if that wasn’t enough to tempt you, we’re going to let you in on a little secret, unlimited Yorkshire Puddings are also on offer every Sunday - you can literally have as many as you like!

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