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Reviews - The Oaken Arms

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8.7
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Fabulous
41 reviews
Ambience
8.9
Food
8.3
Service
9.2
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  • Terry M.3 reviews

    7 January 2025

    5.5/10

    The Pate portion has decreased in size, so much over the last 2 years, it is embarrasing. Yes c,osts have increased but so have your prices. The Sticky chicken was also disappointing as it was barely warm We dine with you twice per month. Not sure when we will call again

  • Patrick B.1 review

    6 December 2024

    10/10

    Great staff very helpful and great food.

  • Richard Henry J.1 review

    7 October 2024

    8/10

    Great meal

  • David L.1 review

    19 September 2024

    10/10

    Food good, nice atmosphere excellent service by very pleasant lady

  • Chris G.1 review

    30 April 2024

    10/10

    I am local and have always loved this place. I’m afraid we locals still refer to it as "The Foaming Jug". There is a lovely "olde worlde’ ambience about the place and the staff always so friendly and "nice". Needless to say the food is excellent.

  • Jason P.13 reviews

    27 April 2024

    7/10

    Ordered the homemade pie of the day which had very little filling which had more carrots in than steak with very little gravy. Service and staff were excellent and had remided my complaint as expected. I would give them a second chance.

  • Jacky L.1 review

    18 April 2024

    10/10

    Nice food, excellent staff and homely atmosphere. See you soon.

  • Helen L.6 reviews

    12 February 2024

    7.5/10

    Called in at lunch time after dog walking and very limited choice for a light bite. Resorted to a starter of pâté which was very nice but toast was limited and had hardly seen the inside of the toaster.

  • Helen L.6 reviews

    10 November 2023

    10/10

    Lovely atmosphere and staff very friendly and attentive. Food quality very good and well presented. Been a few times and never had any complaints about food, price or service, will definitely go again

  • Helen L.6 reviews

    30 August 2023

    9/10

    Great place for lunch after a long dog walk, staff very friendly and attentive

  • Barry D.1 review

    22 June 2023

    6.5/10

    Local and convenient… but not so hot on service Good attention to allergy advice Reasonable prices Food was sorry to say nothing special

  • Hamish D.1 review

    6 May 2023

    9.5/10

    One of our favourite local restaurants. The food is always excellent, and as a lovely old pub the ambience and atmosphere are lovely. Heartily recommended.

  • Ena P.1 review

    22 April 2023

    5.5/10

    The staff were welcoming and polite. However the prawn and crab pasta was awfull. Three prawns and no crab not as described on the menu and definitely not value for money.

  • Diana M.1 review

    7 March 2023

    8.5/10

    Friendly efficient service. Warm and welcoming. Food is good value for money. Clean toilets. The waitress was particularly helpful and very hard working.

  • Patricia W.1 review

    21 January 2023

    10/10

    Really enjoyed our meal and thought a lovely atmosphere my son and his wife were from Birmingham and enjoyed there meal also .

  • Richard S.3 reviews

    26 January 2022

    10/10

    Food and service were excellent. We hardly waited at all for drinks and food. Cost was extremely competitive We will be there again soon.

  • Anthony l.1 review

    8 January 2022

    5.5/10

    This visit was the worst experience that I have had at this location which one of my favourites usually. The service was charming, but did not compensate for the strangest tasting prawn cocktail, a tough gammon steak and very dry lamb kebabs. The drinks were fine.

  • Kelly j.4 reviews

    12 August 2021

    9.5/10

    Great pub. Was fantastic to see it so busy! Brilliant atmosphere, courteous and pleasant staff. Fantastic menu and delicious food. Already planning to go back.

  • - -.1 review

    25 November 2019

    9/10

    Food was very good, waiting time more than acceptable.

  • - -.1 review

    5 May 2019

    8.8/10

    Staff very friendly and attentive. Food was good and competitively priced. Nice dining experience.

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