Pub in Bethnal Green
Royal Oak
73 Columbia Road, Bethnal Green, E2 7RGClosest station: Hoxton, about 9 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 652 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Royal Oak
Gastropub with upstairs dining room and on Sundays, a courtyard cafe for the flower market crowd.
Ex Truman's pub retaining many original features despite being opened up with a single central bar. The food offering ranges from snacks through small plates to more substantial meals such as steaks. There is a small white walled garden with a variety of plants. One of the Inter-War pubs listed in August 2015. Sparklers on all beers, but staff will remove them on request.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Vegetarian Options
- Real Ale
- Real Heritage Pub
- Function Room
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Young's
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 3040 7167
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 652 ratings
5 out of 5Rose Jurlinaon Google, July 2024
The best place for a Sunday roast in London - can't fault it at all. Was impressed with their vegetarian roast & would highly recommend finishing with their sticky date pudding. A good place to meet up with friends for drinks too! I'll definitely be back.
5 out of 5Brian Siton Google, July 2024
I have been coming to Royal Oak for several years and always love their Sunday roasts. Our service in the dining room was great and the plates were generously portioned and perfectly cooked
3 out of 5Lily Lyon Google, October 2023
I went for Sunday roast, Columbia road was bustling with the flower market. So I would definitely recommend booking your table in advance. Service was good, friendly staff. The atmosphere was lovely upstairs, we were lucky to have beautiful sunshine weather beaming through. The food was good, simple trimmings (cabbage, carrots and roast potatoes, Yorkshire pud) served with gravy on the side, but I've given this 3 stars because you only get two incredibly thin slices of beef, and considering the price point I was shocked to see this. Because of this I'm torn whether I would come again. It's…
5 out of 5Ashley Da Costaon Google, July 2024
We hired the dining room for a birthday celebration and it was brilliant. The staff were friendly, helpful and more than patient with the little ones in the group. The food was wonderful, all orders were correct and their drinks menu was perfect for the occasion. Couldn’t recommend it more!
5 out of 5Brayden Emmanuelon Google, September 2024
We want to send a special mention to Grace today! Grace was extremely accommodating after we’d muddled up our reservation, and we really appreciate the understanding our mistake and their efforts to make sure we still get a table and a lovely roast! Thank you Grace!
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.