The Royal Oak

Wootton Rivers, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4NQ.
Telephone: 01672 810322
Fax: 01672 811168
Tourist Board Rating 3 Diamonds

E-mail Establishment
Royal Oak, Marlborough, Wiltshire

Welcome to the Royal Oak at Wootton Rivers

The Royal Oak is a 16th Century free house with restaurant and offering charming bed and breakfast accommodation.

A favourite with ramblers making use of all the lovely scenic hill walks in the area, The Royal Oak offers a friendly welcome.

Situated at the centre of the picturesque thatched village of Wootton Rivers. Wootton Rivers is located on the famous Kennet and Avon Canal, near the historical market town of Marlborough.

At the Royal Oak, we take pride in our extensive wine list and ever changing menu, ranging from bar snacks to a full a la carte menu in our dedicated restaurant.

Our restaurant is also available for private functions and is able to seat up to 60 people with garden and marquee on site.

The Royal Oak is pleased to offer a venue for civil wedding ceremonies, having held a license since 1997.

About Us

Rosa and John have been extending a warm welcome at the Royal Oak since 1976.

Although the Royal Oak is a favourite with tourists visiting Wiltshire, it is still very much a local's pub and sports a games room with pub favourites pool and darts, board games can also be found at the bar.

The Royal Oak was proud to be registered as a venue to conduct civil weddings in 1997 and have seen many people united into wedlock.

The Royal Oak dates back to the 16th century when it was a coaching inn, since then the pub has been used as a farrier's yard and the village bakery. The interior of the building reflects its heritage with charm, sporting low, oak beamed ceilings and wide open log fires that are kept alight during the winter months.

Available for private functions is The Royal Oak's restaurant, which can seat up to sixty with comfort. There is also a marquee for up to 300 people for larger parties; the Royal Oak is more than happy to cater for outside functions too.

Restaurant and Pub

At the Royal Oak we specialise in providing the broadest possible choice of food and drink. All our food is freshly prepared and cooked on the premises. As far as possible our ingredients are from local producers.

Apart from our a la carte menu we also offer bar snacks and have a wide range of specials that are changed daily. We cater creatively for vegetarians and have a choice of children's meals.

The selection of Liqueurs, Cognacs and Armangnacs kept at Royal Oak is exceptional and our cellars are home to a wide range of real ales both brewed locally and nationally. A guest beer is available on tap too.

Our kitchens are open daily serving lunch from 12:00 - 14:30 and opening again for dinner at 18:30 with last orders taken at 21:30.

Here is a sample from our extensive menu.

Starters
Pan Fried Scallops with bacon and mushrooms
Homemade cream of artichoke soup
Italian style antipasta with olives

Mains
Rich Beef Burgundy Casserole with Parsley Dumplings
Ratatouille topped with toasted Brie
Grilled Venison Steak with Herb and Port Stuffing.

Fish
Salmon Fillet grilled with Sweet Chilli and Pesto
Natural smoked Haddock with Parsley Butter
Grilled Mackerel Fillets with Gooseberry Sauce

Bed and Breakfast

Bed and Breakfast accommodation at the Royal Oak is situated in a purpose built annexe in the main building with its own private car park. It has six double rooms all of which have colour televisions, four being en-suite.

There is a kitchen to provide tea and coffee and a residents lounge with views across the garden and adjacent fields. It's within easy reach of Swindon for business guests and any number of attractions for tourists.

Tariff Guide

Double en-suite bed and breakfast from £50.00 - £70.00
Double Bed and breakfast from £50.00
Single bed and breakfast from £25.00

The whole 6 bedroom house is available for house parties from £360.00 per night.
Reductions in rates are available so please call us for more information.

Weddings

Your special day is special to us too! We have over 20 years of experience in organising and holding wedding receptions, having held a licence for civil wedding ceremonies since 1997. You can relax knowing your wedding is in very capable hands.

We can cater for all sized wedding parties, with smaller parties held indoors and larger wedding receptions catered for in beautifully furnished marquee erected in our spacious gardens.

We understand that each wedding is a unique and special occasion and it is our aim to provide you with your own distinctive requirements.

The Royal Oak can also provide quotes for a variety of different sized marquees, wedding cakes, photographers and any other special services you may require. We are also happy to provide a full wedding service at the venue of your choice.

Local Attractions

The Royal Oak at Wootton Rivers is situated perfectly to discover the many attractions and scenic beauty that Wiltshire offers.

Wootton Rivers is situated on the historic Kennet and Avon Canal, boat trips can be organised from Pewsey Wharf Canal Charter to take you down stream to the village of Pewsey, home of the oldest carnival in Wiltshire. Wootton Rivers is the ancient royal hunting ground of Savenake Forest established in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. Although the Savenake Forest is no longer used as a hunting ground it is still possible to enjoy a wide variety of field sports there with The Gauntlett Sporting Company.

Within 5 miles is the historic market town of Marlborough with its medieval buildings. Continuing through Marlborough on the A4 towards Devizes the Neolithic mound of Silbury Hill appears, the largest man made mound in Europe. Just beyond Silbury Hill is one of the most important mega monuments in Europe, the great stone circle encompassing the mystic village of Avebury.

Passing through the glorious countryside of the Salisbury Plain the ancient site of Stonehenge less than 25 miles away. Stonehenge is situated on the outskirts of the cathedral city of Salisbury with its charming buildings dating back to the 14th century and Old Sarum, the site of a large Iron Age hill fort used by the Romans, with ruined castle and Cathedral.

Why not visit the Royal Oak home page?