Royal Oak in Chesterfield

Disappointed. Stopped off for a pint as we passed it on our walk. No cask ales! Charged £9.25 for a pint of John Smiths and one of Morretti! (Our local charges 8.65 for a cask ale and a Coors) Sat on the one and only table outside. This seems to be more of a restaurant than a country pub. Maybe it doesn't get many passing walkers, but doesn't seem welcoming to them. At least it served as a toilet stop!

Fantastic food and pleasant atmosphere as normal ...definitely recommend 100%

Excellent food 😋 friendly staff really recommend

Great traditional food with good portion size at reasonable prices. Try the braised steak it is excellent

Lovely proper home made food every time we visit.

Walked in for a drink with the family whilst in the area walking and was met with a very cold/frosty tone from the landlady claiming they were closing. We arrived at 2pm and the pub closes at 3pm (after later looking at there opening/closing times) They clearly didn’t like the look of my two well behaved small children, my wife and I.They also clearly cater for the one foot in the grave clientele too, upon looking around and their very dated table cloth look.Upon reflection we were so pleased we were met with this attitude as we visited the peakcock inn and that was a mere opposite of service and reception.Having been in “real pubs” for many years and the service in the majority of this industry is second to none especially after the pandemic, pubs are welcoming people back with open arms to boost trade and customer confidence. The Royal Oak is far from royal and clearly lives and operates in a past life of ignorance. Thank you to the land lady for sparing us our money and time for us to go on and visit a real pub where money was well spent.

Popped in for a quick pint and appalled at the prices - £5.15 for a pint of Moretti. Felt ripped off.

Great service very cosy and friendly staff lovely meals

Not a large restaurant, but that is what we like. Food well presented and beautifully. Staff very welcoming. Try if you get the chance.

The food here is simply amazing!! Most delicious nut roast I've had in a long time. Husband's blue steak (not) cooked to perfection. Portions are generous, too!