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Not good - pub brawl after a really dull evening. Karoke in a small corner of the pub was just beginning to build an atmospher but sadly the manager was not in control and youngsters were getting so drunk that all they could do was fight. In the end the fight and most of remaining clientele went onto the street outside and remaining clientele were told very abruptly that the bar was closed. Managers were very slow to step in - hence the unfortunate result and remaining customers having their Friday evening ended prematurely. So, for a visit - don't bother - there are other pubs very atmospheric in Lewes e.g Lewes Arms - just behind Fisher Street. For November 5th - Royal Oak staff - from what I could see - will not cope - manager and husband arguing at the till - sorry luvs no time for this on the 5th - I recommend your clients go elsewhere where the staff won't be arguing but serving!!
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Reasonable enough pub where we watched the whistle go on City's FA Cup semi victory. An avergae kind of alehouse worth dropping in for a swift pint in.
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Popped in with a couple of friends for an after-work drink one Tuesday. The pub was almost empty, with a couple of locals with dogs at the bar, but the music was so loud we had to shout to each other to be heard. (Understandable for a Friday or Saturday night, but not 6pm on a Tuesday). We did not feel particularly welcome and left after one quick drink for the more lively, but quieter, Lewes Arms.
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Visited last Saturday. First impressions were a strong disinfectant smell.
However, we persevered and perused the two menus - one was pizzas and one was 'normal' food. Most of us plumped for something from the 'normal' menu but when going to order we were told that only the pizza menu was available!!
Surely it wouldn't have been too much trouble for the barmaid to have taken the 'normal' menus off each table as we were the only customers so she would have had loads of time on her hands!
Very disappointing and I doubt that we shall return.
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Nice pint and the pub layout, with small garden, is nice. However at nearly £3.50 for a pint of cider, its a bit steep.
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Although this is a Greene King pub and the layout and décor is pretty basic I still enjoyed my visit and supped a nice couple of pints of Guinness. There were also four standard GK ales available along with Davenport’s Highland Whisky Ale and a standard draught selection. As has been mentioned in previous posts, food is served at very reasonable prices and although I didn’t eat I saw some being served and it looked good value for money.
My visit was very early afternoon so it wasn’t that busy, but there were a few aged locals smoking away in the small paved beer garden that has some covered seating for wetter days.
There are no TVs, but the background music was ok and played at a nice volume. I spotted a sign in the toilet for folk nights every Thursday evening in the large function room that is available for hire.
The maid was very friendly and I would go back in here if passing again.
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Lovely little pub 5 real ales on tap cheap and tasty food and friendly barstaff, by far not the worse pub in lewes
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i find the oak to be a pretty decent little pub, dont go there loads but always feel welcome in there which isnt a feeling you get to often in lewes pubs lately. it seems to be run by a top bloke with a sound bunch of locals. it wouldnt hurt them to put the heating on a bit though.
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not the best pub in lewes but not the worst either , no atmosphere .
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On our recent pub crawl to Lewes, we didn't bother going in here since it's now GK. Interesting that all the recent reviews are about food not beer.
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tried the cod the other day , i have stopped complaing about the prices now!! fantastic ,even my mother liked her pie and mash!!
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nice friendly pub , nothing special though , had nice soup there on friday but 3.95 was a bit steep !
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Just popped in there today! Wife and I had a lovely Vegan roast dinner, well worth the money and the beer is top notch too!
Excellent!
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Good pub with great food and friendly staff
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Popped in on Sunday, nice enough place (wasn't drinking the ale, so can't comment), however the Sunday roast (chicken) was one of the nicest I have ever had!
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Nice place to have a good laugh with mates!
This pub has come a long way in the last few years.
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A friendly pub with fine seasonal and varied foods and a kiddies bar for sweets.
Outside there is the newly decked rear yard with tables and seating.
Unfortunatley it is one of the ex Beards houses that Greene King will not allow to sell Harveys though the Ruddles does make for a pleasant change occasionally.
There are usually at least another 2 ales available too.
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