The Royal Oak

Tetbury, Gloucestershire

With quiz nights, a jukebox, a well-patronised bar and a choice of dining spaces, the 18th-century Royal Oak has a lively community feel where both locals and visitors feel welcome. More

Good Hotel Guide Review

With quiz nights, a jukebox, a well-patronised bar and a choice of dining spaces, the 18th-century Royal Oak has a lively community feel where both locals and visitors feel welcome. Bedrooms, quietly tucked away across the courtyard in a converted outbuilding, have a modern rustic look of stripped-wood floors, neat wooden furniture and breezy blues and greys. Some are on the cosy side, three are dog-friendly, two have seating areas, one of which is a striking affair with open rafters, mezzanine and in-room bath. Sample one of the local real ales or maybe a signature cocktail before dining, either in the courtyard, the convivial bar with its upcycled furniture or in the upstairs restaurant below the rafters. (Dogs are welcome in the bar and outside.) Modern European dishes with an American flavour include harissa pulled lamb, fried halloumi with chilli jam, and one-pot stews, plus a strong selection of vegan dishes such as the popular superfood burger. In summer, world street food is dispensed from a silver Airstream trailer. Breakfast includes bread from a nearby artisan bakery and eggs Benedict.

Hotel details

Address

1 Cirencester Road
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8EY
England

Telephone

01666 500021

Bedrooms

6. In annexe, 3 on ground floor, 1 suitable for disabled.

Open

all year except 1 week Jan, kitchen closed Mon/Tues, Sun eve.

Facilities

bar, restaurant, private dining/meeting room, in-room TV, courtyard, garden, parking, bar and garden wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.

Background music

in bar and restaurant, free jukebox, monthly live music sessions.

Children

all ages welcomed, extra bed £30, children's menu.

Dogs

allowed in ground-floor bedrooms (no charge), bar and courtyard.

Credit cards

Amex, MC, Visa.

Prices

B&B doubles from £95. 
À la carte £32. 1-night bookings usually refused Fri and Sat.