We live nearby this hotel/restaurant and have therefore never needed to stay there although we hear good things from those who have. The food is what takes us back there and it just keeps getting better. The attention to seasonal food and good presentation by the chef is admirable. We had the breadcrumbed soft boiled egg with new season asparagus... More

We stayed for one night in April 2013. The hotel is in a beautiful location, and the rooms are great (huge bathroom/wet room) and everything was immaculately clean. All that you need is provided too - wifi, iron, hairdryer, kettle and free mineral water in the fridge. You can tell the owners make an effort to add those special touches... More

Went there today for Sunday lunch and it was absolutely amazing! We had the sharing roast platter and it was absolutely amazing,the meats,vegetables and trimmings were lovely and we couldn't fault a thing.The surroundings were lovely and staff very attentive,we will certainly be going there again.

A birthday meal with my family. Food delicious and really hot. We went for the early bird menu and real value for money. Service very good. The reason for very good and not excellent was due to the time waiting before our plates were collected, then having to wait again before asking if we wanted to see the dessert menu.... More

Stayed here over Easter Weekend - the rooms are to a high standard, very clean and very comfortable beds. Fantastic shower with fluffy white towels. We had our evening meal in the pub can honestly say it was one of the nicest meals I have had. The staff are extremely friendly and the food is to a very high standard.... More

Only a short distance from the busy M1, East Midlands Airport, Donnington Park and Donnington Motorway Services, once in Long Whatton you really do feel that you're in the countryside and away from it all. The Royal Oak has been very well renovated to a high standard, making it ideal for a short break in the area. Friendly service is... More

One of the best meals we've had in the area. Mushrooms in stilton and tarragon cream sauce were so good, every single bit had to be mopped up by the brioche. Blade of beef came with a genius horseradish jam and just had room to squeeze in my favourite sticky toffee pudding. Great lunch guys!

We visited on a very busy Saturday night. It was friendly but a bit slow. The tables are quite crowded but that gave quite a buzzing atmosphere to a fairly unremarkable room. Food was definitely a level above most pubs (and many restaurants) with a more adventurous and interesting menu. One of our party has some dietary restrictions which we... More

We stayed for a night on our last visit to Loughborough,the hotel is approximately four miles from the University where we were attending an event,from start to finish the staff at the Royal Oak were just first class,nothing seemed to much trouble and they were so friendly.The rooms although small are spotlessly clean and nice and warm.We had a great... More