Championing local producers

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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 at our cosy inn based in the heart of Keswick.

In the heart of Keswick, choose from our charming restaurant or catch up with friends in our welcoming bar. You’ll feel that warm embrace as soon as you step through the door. Dogs are more than welcome to join you in both spaces.

There’s no need to book a table, just pop in and say hello – we’ll pour you a drink and find you a seat. If you’re dining with six or more and would like to enquire about a table ahead of your visit, you’re more than welcome to do so here.

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Keswick dining

Pop in, no need to book a table!

Fancy stopping by for a hearty dinner after a walk up the local fells, or a coffee following an afternoon spent strolling around the shops? There’s no need to book a table, just pop in and say hello – we’ll pour you a drink and find you a seat.

If you’re dining with six or more and would like to enquire about a table ahead of your visit, you’re more than welcome to do so here.

Enjoy a seasonally changing menu and some delicious specials on offer each day. Both our bar and restaurant are dog-friendly – learn more about our dog-friendly hotel.

Dietary Requirements:

With everything cooked fresh, our chefs will do all they can to make sure there’s plenty you can enjoy. Please give us the heads up about any dietary requirements so we can feed you properly.

Please note: all bookings for six or more guests require a £10.00 non-refundable deposit per person, which will be requested once your enquiry has been accepted.

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beef dish in the restaurant

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 & Nibbles

Marinated Olives

£5.70
151kcal

Bread Selection

£6.50

Whipped burnt shallot butter, oil & vinegar

199kcal

Soup of the Day

£8.00

Mini tin loaf, butter

398kcal

Honey Mustard Glazed Chipolatas

£7.00
700kcal

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

£8.50

Heirloom tomato and balsamic roasted baby onion bruschetta, toasted sourdough, wild garlic pesto

409kcal

Tempura King Prawns

£12.00

Blackened romesco sauce, spring onions

345kcal

Crispy Pork Ribs

£12.00

Black bean sauce, crispy leeks

1024kcal

Mussels

£10.50

Thai broth, coconut, lemongrass, chilli, sourdough, salted butted

984kcal

Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings

£9.00

With sweet chilli jam

549kcal

Sharing Plates

Meat Plate

£28.00

Prosciutto ham, salt and pepper chicken wings, black bean crispy pork ribs, honey mustard glazed Cumberland chipolatas, breads and dips

1950kcal

Fish Plate

£28.00

Fish goujons, tempura king prawns, baby squid, smoked salmon, prawn Marie Rose lettuce cup, breads and dips

838kcal

Salads

Caesar Salad

£16.50

Gem lettuce, smoked bacon, shaved parmesan, anchovies, soft boiled egg, herb and garlic croutons

Add chicken £4.00 | 963 kcal
Add king prawns £4.00 | 733 kcal

733kcal

Harissa & Lemon Quinoa Salad

£15.50

Tenderstem broccoli, toasted almonds, cherry tomatoes, coriander, avocado

Add chicken £4.00 | 922 kcal
Add king prawns £5.00 | 692 kcal

692kcal

Burgers

The Royal Oak Classic Burger

£19.50

Dill pickle, mature cheddar, gem lettuce, tomato, sea salted fries, house tomato chutney

Add bacon £1.50

1158kcal

Buttermilk Chicken Burger

£18.50

Spicy aioli, dill pickle, gem lettuce, beef tomato, sea salted fries

Add bacon £1.50

832kcal

Spice Falafel Burger

£18.00

Minted yoghurt, grilled halloumi, dill pickle, gem lettuce, beef tomato, sea salted fries

707kcal

Classics

Thwaites Beer-Battered Fish & Chips

£19.50

Hand cut chips, mushy peas, tartar sauce

Cumberland Sausages

£18.50

Mashed potato and red wine gravy

1325kcal

Thwaites Original Steak & Ale Pie

£19.50

Mashed potato, roast carrots, kale, red wine gravy

1158kcal

Half Roast Chicken

£22.00

Coleslaw, sea salted fries, green salad

1100kcal

Royal Oak Signatures

Mussels & Thai Broth

£21.00

Coconut, lemongrass, chilli, flatbread, truffle parmesan fries

1340kcal

Fish Pie

£20.50

Smoked haddock, salmon, prawns, creamy mash, spring green vegetables

987kcal

10oz Gammon Steak

£19.50

Fried egg, pineapple relish, rocket, vine tomatoes, chips

937kcal

Roast Squash, Chickpea & Spinach Kerela Curry

£16.50

Pilau rice, onion bhajis, garlic naan and chutneys

Add king prawns £4.00

1112kcal

The Grill

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

8oz Fillet

£39.00

The prime cut, exceptionally tender

604kcal

10oz Rib Eye

£36.00

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

1339kcal

10oz Sirloin

£30.00

Tender cut with flavour coming from the marbling

1069kcal

ADD A LITTLE EXTRA

Peppercorn Brandy Sauce £4.50 | 603kcal
Red Wine Sauce £4.50
Cumbrian Blue Cheese Sauce £4.50 | 472 kcal

Sides

Thick Cut Chips

£5.50
348kcal

Sea Salted Fries

£5.50
446kcal

Truffle & Parmesan Fries

£6.50
618kcal

Thwaites Beer-Battered Onion Rings

£5.00
546kcal

Honey & Thyme Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

£5.50
191kcal

Baby Caesar

£6.00
123kcal

Cherry Tomato & Red Onion Salad

£5.50
215kcal

Sandwiches

Available Monday - Saturday 12 - 4pm

All served with sea salted fries and side salad

Flat Iron Steak Ciabatta

£16.00

Red onion jam, rocket

1069kcal

Grilled Pesto Chicken

£15.00

Red onion, gem lettuce, ciabatta

761kcal

Cumberland Sausage Ring

£15.00

Brioche roll, house chutney

1390kcal

Battered Haddock Ciabatta

£15.00

Tartare sauce, baby gem

577kcal

Harissa Halloumi Flatbread

£15.00

Houmous, rocket, pomegranate

910kcal

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding

£8.90

Salted toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream

986kcal

Warm Chocolate Brownie

£8.70

Chocolate sauce, honeycomb ice cream

426kcal

Bruleed Coconut Rice Pudding

£8.70

Pineapple salsa, mango, lime syrup

812kcal

Cheesecake of the Day

£8.60

Pouring cream

Selection of Ice Cream & Sorbets

Please ask for today's flavours £3.20 per scoop

Cheese Selection

£14.00

Fruit chutney, grapes and artisan crackers

772kcal

Only a little room?

£8.40

Try today’s mini dessert served with a tea or coffee of your choice

Take a seat

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