We didn't stay here but was recommended to eat here and I'm so glad we did. We had a fabulous meal, great service and really good local ales. It's really off the beaten track but well worth a visit for the food and hospitality. It also has an extremely friendly pub cat!

We travel to Dunster beach once or twice a year and found the Royal Oak recommended on trip advisor. We went for both a pub lunch and evening fine dining. Both experiences were first class. We particularly liked the bar meal offerings and the helpfulness and attitude of Anita. Reading back through some of the reviews it is interesting to... More

I have stayed at this Inn many times with my family and my dogs. They are always welcoming and the food is delicious. The rooms are getting a little tired now but I think that is part of the charm. The area is fantastic and quiet, the pub is a typical old stone floor dark and brooding place, it has... More

Arrived without a reservation on a Sunday at about 13:30 and the pub was quite busy, luckily it was a sunny day and many people were sitting outside in the back garden. This is an unpretentious country pub with plenty of authentic rural character in a lovely setting. A pub that hasn't been overly modernised or given designer makeovers -... More

Stayed for few nights on the way to Cornwall. Overall experience was very poor, the rooms was tidy, but the bathroom looked and felt dirty. The cleaner didn't seem to think to make the bed properly on the second night. Staff are friendly enough, but if you dear to take a dog with you to dinner you will be eating... More

Stayed in a very nice room for the price. However shower needed a good clean.Booking was easy on a good website. Choice of beer cider and wine was good. Thought food was expensive especially when you had to buy the accompanying veg or potatoes. NOT ON. The waitress was a nightmare both at dinner service and breakfast. It was too... More

Recently stayed here for a weekend, the location is great, food was lovely but service very disappointing, everything was just too much trouble for our waitress. Room was average and shower was filthy. Met the owner on the last day and he was very nice but obviously when he is not there the staff just couldn't care less!! Would I... More

To enjoy your stay here doesn't take much. The situation is quiet, scenic and with a babbling brook. Fine walks literally on the doorstep. Staying here you have your own table for dinner, which is strong on fresh local meats and fish from the nearby coast. The beers, ciders and wines are well chosen and served with enthusiasm. Having stayed... More

Had a meal at the Royal Oak whilst holidaying in Porlock on recommendation and I must say we were not disappointed. I don't usually have 3 courses but the food choices were so nice I couldn't resist!! The food was excellent, the lady behind the bar that served the food on a quite Wednesday evening was very nice and friendly... More