Championing local producers

seating in the restaurant
a bar serving thwaites alea pint of paradise being poured

Restaurant in Keswick

Home-cooked food, made from scratch by our chefs

Local, fresh and full of flavour using top quality seasonal produce from the best suppliers. We pride ourselves in creating hearty dishes for you to enjoy, championing our producers’ passion throughout our menu, capturing the seasons of the Lake District.

In the heart of Keswick, choose from our charming restaurant, or catch up with friends in our bar, where dogs are welcome and the atmosphere is like a local pub. You’ll feel that warm embrace as soon as you step through the door.

pie and mash with a pint in the royal oak

Book a table

It's always good to book

Don’t leave it to chance, with a seasonally changing menu and some delicious specials on offer each day make sure you book a table whether popping in with friends or staying for the weekend. All areas are dog friendly.

Dietary Requirements:

With everything cooked fresh, our chefs will do all they can to make sure there’s plenty you can eat. But please give us the heads up when you’re booking so we can feed you properly.

All bookings over 5 people please call us on 01768 773135. All bookings over 5 people require a £10.00 non refundable deposit per person.

The Menus

All our food is made from fresh ingredients, carefully sourced and hand crafted by our team of skilled chefs for you to enjoy.

Available 12 noon – 9 pm

Starters

Selection of olives

£4.90

marinated with garlic, lemon and pepper

169kcal

Seasonal Soup

£6.90

sourdough, salted butter

Haggis and black pudding Scotch egg

£8.80

chipotle mayonnaise

768kcal

Tempura King Prawns

£11.00

sweet chilli jam

476kcal

Salt and pepper squid

£6.90

Korean spiced mayonnaise

451kcal

Honey and mustard glazed chipolatas

£4.90
718kcal

Rustic bread selection

£6.50

Somerset butter, dipping oils

963kcal

Chicken satay skewers

£10.50

mango coleslaw

273kcal

Salads and sharers

Butcher’s plate

£25.00

haggis and black pudding Scotch egg, prosciutto, roasted belly pork, honey and mustard glazed chipolatas, pickles, chutney, mixed sourdough bread

1251kcal

Fishmonger’s plate

£23.50

prawns Marie Rose, smoked salmon, tempura prawns, haddock goujons, salt and pepper squid, homemade tartar sauce and mixed sourdough bread

860kcal

House Caesar salad

£14.80

gem lettuce, crisp bacon, shaved Parmesan, marinated anchovies, croutons, boiled egg

with grilled chicken breast £16.90 802kcal

465kcal

Rosemary and garlic studded baked Camembert

£19.00

toasted sourdough, homemade onion chutney

1155kcal

Burgers

Classic Burger

£17.80

Mature cheddar, dill pickle, tomato chutney, skinny fries

Add Back Bacon 106kcal £1.00

945kcal

Chicken Burger

£17.90

Buttermilk fried chicken, dill pickle, Caesar dressing, skinny fries

Add Back Bacon 106kcal £1.00

845kcal

Miso mushroom and halloumi burger

£16.90

red pepper salsa, roasted red onion, toasted bun, skinny fries

443kcal

The Grill

Our steaks are all from British native breeds, carefully chargrilled to order and served with roasted and mushroom, fresh rocket and thick cut chips.

10oz Rib Eye

£31.40

with marbling running through to baste the meat as it is grilling, this cut has both full flavour and is supremely juicy and tender

1589kcal

10oz Gammon Steak

£19.20

Pineapple ring, fried egg, traditional mushy peas, thick cut chips

996kcal

Pork tomahawk

£24.00

char-grilled pork loin and belly served on the bone, tender and juicy

1621kcal

Add a Little Extra

Chimichurri £4.20 275kcal

Peppercorn sauce £4.20 179kcal

Stilton sauce £4.20 233kcal

Royal Oak Signatures

Thwaites Beer-Battered Fish

£18.00

thick cut chips, traditional mushy peas, homemade tartar sauce

1070kcal

Our Renowned Steak & Thwaites Ale Pie

£17.60

Traditional mushy peas, homemade chips or mashed potatoes, jug of gravy

1470kcal

Roast half chicken

£19.20

dressed salad, coleslaw, sea salted fries

1682kcal

Fish Pie

£19.10

haddock, salmon, smoked haddock and king prawns, fennel gremolata, dressed salad

1189kcal

Cumberland sausage

£16.20

creamy colcannon mash, caramelised onion gravy, homemade onion chutney

1249kcal

Poached cornfed chicken breast

£21.90

tarragon gnocchi, olive and tomato sauce

1250kcal

Courgette and pesto linguine

£15.80

white balsamic roasted cherry tomatoes

949kcal

Sides

Thick cut sea salted chips

£4.80
424kcal

Sea Salted Fries

£4.80
428kcal

Beer Battered Onion Rings

£4.80
326kcal

Buttered seasonal vegetables

£4.70
486kcal

Creamy mashed potatoes

£4.70
319kcal

Mini Caesar salad

£5.00
392kcal

Sunday Lunch

Every Sunday our chefs cook up fabulous roasts for you to enjoy

with a choice of different cuts, proper Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and homemade gravy.

Take a seat

Book a table in our restaurant overlooking Keswick centre, or our charming bar area with open fires and a great atmosphere.