The Royal Oak

Why we love it

The Royal Oak has got Sunday vibes down to a tee. It gets the gold medal for family-friendly establishment, and welcomes four-legged pooches as people. It benefits from being a tad further up the Gloucester Road, just out of reach of the livelier stretch. The huge restaurant bar space is great for quiet post-work pints, families laden with pushchairs (and children!), or a manic round of Monopoly.

Too tired to cook, but fancy a real meal? Head out here any evening for a taste of home. The menu glorifies proper British grub, and every dish is filled the very best ingredients. Kiddies have their own selection to choose from, and will have messy foodie fun with the chicken bites, chips and peas.