Book now for Christmas

The Royal Oak

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BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

When it comes to Christmas Day, there’s no better place than your favourite local to fill yourself with festive spirit, a few tipples and way too much turkey… all without having to worry about doing the washing up!

Our special set menu features all the traditional tastes of the festive season we know and love, with the beers, bubbles, wine and cocktails all on ice ready to go too!

Indulge, laugh and spend your time with the ones you love, in a place you love, this Christmas Day.

When you’ve made your choices from our delicious menus, pop back and fill out the booking form below to ensure we’ve got everything you need to make your day special.

JOIN US FOR A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring tingle tingling too… The countdown is already underway, it won’t be long until Santa comes to town – and we’d love you to spend your festive celebration with us!

Be it a family get together, works party or a good old-fashioned knees-up with friends, we’ll be ready and waiting to give you the most memorable Christmas experience.

We’ll be cooking up all your favourite Christmassy dishes and the bar is fully stocked with beers, bubbles and your favourite… Baby Guinness shots!

Pop in to see us or book online now for your Christmas celebration.

EVENINGS MADE SPECIAL

TWO COURSES FOR £13.99

Our new midweek set menu is the perfect excuse to get the group together. Enjoy two courses for just £13.99  and tuck into a choice of scrumptious starters, hearty mains and decadent desserts!

From crispy king prawns to our new bruschetta, our tasty cheese & bacon burger to hunter’s chicken, and sticky toffee pudding to a strawberry & meringue cheesecake, there’s something for everyone.

Available Monday – Wednesday from 5pm.

Evening Set Menu

A traditional family-friendly pub

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled at the heart of the Devonshire village of Exminster, just a few miles south of the city of Exeter!

We’re proud to offer a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again!

Stilton & Mushroom burger on board with fish and chips in background and pint

Seriously good pub food

There’s nothing quite like the great British pub when it comes to food, and that’s what we’re all about. A place where proper pub classics meet indulgent flavours, and irresistible bar snacks pair perfectly with our drinks.

With traditional family favourites, small plates to keep the little ones happy and generous sharers to enjoy between friends, our menus are bursting with flavour and promises to satisfy any craving.

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RAISING THE BAR

Our bar is fully stocked with the best selection of your favourite drinks! From world lagers to spirits, wines to cocktails and every tipple in-between.

Join us for a fleeting cocktail with a friend, a quiet pint at the bar, or celebrate the big occasion and start your weekend with high spirits. No matter what you fancy, we’ll have something to tickle your tastebuds every time.

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dog outside

GARDEN HAVEN

In the warmer months, soak up the rays in our large beer garden while the children enjoy the play area. And don’t worry, we haven’t forgot the dogs either. That’s right – our four-legged friends are welcome!

Find Us

The Royal Oak is situated on the main road through the popular village of Exminster, just a stone’s throw from the Exminster & Powderham Marshes nature reserve! You’ll find us just a few miles south of the cathedral city of Exeter.

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Fancy some extra Christmas spends? Why not join our team on a flexible fun basis, we are looking to cover the following shifts with immediate start. Must be over 21 years of age Saturday 12pm until 6pm Saturday 6pm until close Drop us a Pm to apply.

Don’t forget this week is quiz night, tables are filling up fast so be sure to book your spot!

Excited for this one! @absoluteamy coming To The Oak Saturday 14th December

Coming soon the rematch.. join us Saturday 21st December open late showing the fight of the year!

Christmas is coming …. The grinch (aka Scott) is going in the loft! Stand by for lots of Festive Fun 🎄🎄🎄🎄

Must win for the Three Lions! ⚽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England need a win against Greece to go level on points going into the last game of the Nations League. Will Lee Carlsey’s men get revenge on Greece following their defeat at Wembley, join us for a pint and find out! 🍺

We have not one but two beautiful, cosy roaring fires 🔥 on the go today, why not pop in and enjoy the cosy warm surroundings of your community local ❤️ Open all day food served from 5pm

Today The Oak Team are wishing our very loyal local and Exminster legend ‘Bendy Wendy’ a very happy 81st Birthday!! Wendy was chuffed to meet and get an autograph from ziggy of zztop (or a very accommodating man with a big beard 🤷🏼‍♀️) and said she had the best birthday ❤️ Happy Birthday Wend you absolute legend! Our very own dancing queen ❤️❤️

Pop in to your community local for a chance to win a festive fancy jumper from our friends Birra Moretti 🎄🍺

We are on Christmas count down at The Oak! Officially our favourite time of year 🎄❤️ Check out the great events we have throughout December and get planning your festive dates, there’s something for all the family!

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