CHRISTMAS DAY 2026
We’ve got the perfect spot to gather friends and family for the big day. Our three-course menu alongside a glass of fizz on arrival is served from midday onwards and features beautifully inventive dishes like beef bresaola and slow-roasted shoulder of lamb whilst giving the classic turkey & traditional trimmings the respect they deserve.
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Christmas Day Menu: Three Courses £95
STARTERS
ON ARRIVAL
Glass of fizzRosemary almonds and olives (ve) | kcals noted are per 100g 166 kcals
Hot smoked salmon pâté, toasted sourdough 434 kcals
Beef bresaola, Parmesan, rocket 98 kcals
French onion soup, homemade Parmesan crouton 449 kcals
Venison terrine, fig relish, toasted sourdough 326 kcals
Wild mushrooms, toasted sourdough (v) (ve available) 02 kcals
MAINS
Shared festive vegetables for the table; thyme & sea salt roast potatoes, roasted carrots, honey-roasted parsnips, creamed leeks
Roast turkey, pig in blanket, sprouts & crispy bacon, Yorkshire pudding, gravy 1278 kcals
Pan-fried trout, garlic prawns, sautéed potatoes, buttered greens 657 kcals
Slow-roasted, grass-fed shoulder of lamb, gratin potato, buttered greens, gravy 933 kcals
Gressingham British duck breast, dauphinoise potatoes, braised red cabbage, gravy 754 kcals
Roasted butternut squash & lentil filo wellington, festive vegetables, gravy (ve) 318 kcals
DESSERTS
Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy butter ice cream (v) 360 kcals
Apple crumble tart, custard (v) (ve available) 625 kcals/614 kcals
Proper sticky toffee pudding, brandy butter ice cream (v) 623 kcals
Panettone bread & butter pudding, custard (v) 485 kcals
British cheese board, handcrafted Lancashire cheeses, served with a selection of biscuits, grapes and chutney (v) 643 kcals
Kids Christmas Day Menu: Three Courses £48
STARTERS
Garlic ciabatta (ve) 131 kcals
Buttered corn ribs (v) (ve available) 205 kcals/131 kcals
BBQ chicken wings 452 kcals
MAINS
Roast turkey, pig in blanket, roast potatoes, festive vegetables, stuffing 484 kcals
Chicken nuggets, skin-on chips, beans 666 kcals
Beef burger, skin-on chips, beans 789 kcals
Mac & cheese, garlic ciabatta (v) 331 kcals
Beetroot & red pepper burger, smoked cheese, skin-on chips (ve) 919 kcals
DESSERTS
Salted caramel chocolate brownie, ice cream, chocolate sauce (v) 60 kcals
Ice cream fun, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sprinkles, chocolate beans, marshmallows and your choice of chocolate, strawberry or raspberry sauce 293 kcals
Jammie Dodger ice cream sandwich (v) 211 kcals
Selection of Jude's ice-cream, Truly chocolate (v) I Vanilla (v) I Salted caramel (v) I Coconut (ve) 66 kcals/61 kcals/60 kcals/72 kcals
Festive Menu
We’re looking forward to our favourite season of the year and we’re serving up our two and three-course festive menu from the 18th November. Think twice-baked Cheddar cheese soufflé, turkey schnitzel burger and panettone bread & butter pudding to name a few alongside turkey for those ready to get into the Christmas spirit.
Festive Menu: Three Courses £33.95 | Two Courses £29.95
STARTERS
Available 18th November – 31st December excluding Christmas Day
Prawn cocktail, Marie Rose sauce, baby gem, toasted ciabatta 322 kcals
French onion soup, homemade Parmesan crouton 449 kcals
Venison terrine, fig relish, toasted sourdough 326 kcals
Wild mushrooms, toasted sourdough (v) (ve available) 302 kcals
Twice-baked Cheddar cheese soufflé (v) 354 kcals
MAINS
Available 18th November – 31st December excluding Christmas Day
Roast turkey, pig in blanket, sprouts & crispy bacon, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, honey-roasted parsnips, creamed leeks, roast carrots, gravy 1277 kcals
British pork fillet, wrapped in bacon, dauphinoise potatoes, savoy cabbage, roasted carrots 779 kcals
28-day aged sirloin steak, grilled tomato, mushroom, skin-on chips and your choice of peppercorn sauce or beef dripping gravy (+£6.50) 1328 kcals
Grilled seabass fillets, broad bean & spinach risotto 444 kcals
Turkey schnitzel burger, pulled turkey, stuffing, pig in blanket, festive slaw, gravy, skin-on chips 1812 kcals
Spiced chickpea, spinach & lentil pie, crushed new potatoes, roasted carrots, tenderstem, gravy (ve)
SIDES
Available 18th November – 31st December excluding Christmas Day
Pigs in blankets | 4.75 361 kcals
Cauliflower cheese (v) | 3.75 220 kcals
Thyme & sea salt roast potatoes (ve) | 3.75 227 kcals
DESSERTS
Available 18th November – 31st December excluding Christmas Day
Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy butter ice cream (v) 360 kcals
Apple crumble tart, custard (v) (ve available) 625 kcals/614 kcals
Proper sticky toffee pudding, brandy butter ice cream (v) 623 kcals
Panettone bread & butter pudding, custard (v) 485 kcals
British cheese board, handcrafted Lancashire cheeses, served with a selection of biscuits, grapes and chutney (v) (+£2) 643 kcals
Kids Festive Menu: Three Courses £17.95
STARTERS
Available 18th November – 31st December excluding Christmas Day
Garlic ciabatta (ve) 131 kcals
Buttered corn ribs (v) (ve available) 205 kcals/131 kcals
BBQ chicken wings (†) 452 kcals
MAINS
Available 18th November – 31st December excluding Christmas Day
Roast turkey, pig in blanket, roast potatoes, festive vegetables, stuffing 484 kcals
Chicken nuggets, skin-on chips, beans 666 kcals
Beef burger, skin-on chips, beans 789 kcals
Mac & cheese, garlic ciabatta (v) 331 kcals
Beetroot & red pepper burger, smoked cheese, skin-on chips (ve) 919 kcals
DESSERTS
Available 18th November – 31st December excluding Christmas Day
Salted caramel chocolate brownie, ice cream, chocolate sauce (v) 60 kcals
Ice cream fun, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sprinkles, chocolate beans, marshmallows and your choice of chocolate, strawberry or raspberry sauce 293 kcals
Jammie Dodger ice cream sandwich (v) 211 kcals
Selection of Jude's ice-cream, Truly chocolate (v) I Vanilla (v) I Salted caramel (v) I Coconut (ve) 66 kcals/61 kcals/60 kcals/72 kcals
Sharing Plates
Bring everyone together this Christmas with our Sharing Plates, designed for seasonal celebrations, office parties and large group gatherings. Our Sharing Plates menus are packed with small plates, crowd‑pleasing flavours and Christmas classics, all made for sharing.
A pre-order and deposit is required for tables of six or more.
Sharing Plates Menu
SHARING PLATES MENU
Available 18th November - 31st December excluding Christmas Day
Enjoy our bar snacks, perfect for a picky occasion with a group
Choose any three of the below for £18
For parties of six or more looking for a space reserved; a deposit and pre-order is requiredkcals noted are per 100g
Pork belly bites, red chilli, apple sauce 331 kcals
Hand-coated halloumi fries, sweet chilli dip (v) 345 kcals
Tater tots, gochujang mayo (v) 408 kcals
Southern-fried chicken strips, Southern-style gravy 255 kcals
Pigs in blankets, beef dripping gravy 162 kcals
Scampi, dill mayo 294 kcals
Onion bhajis, curry dipping sauce (ve) 289 kcals
Steak & ale mini pie, beef dripping gravy 244 kcals
Boxing Day
If there was a day made for a winter walk and a cosy pub stop (and the answer can’t be every day)…then it’s Boxing Day. We’ve got our à la carte menu for those turkey’d out as well as our festive menu available for those embracing the season.
Make Boxing Day a cosy one - join us for great food, great company and all the festive feels.
New Year’s Eve
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Royal Oak with great food, warm hospitality and a sparkling atmosphere. Enjoy our indulgent New Year's Eve three‑course set menu, raise a glass with friends or family, and countdown to midnight in true style.
Expect delicious dishes, a buzzing atmosphere and all the festive magic that makes this time of year so memorable. Secure your spot, book your table now.
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New Year's Eve Menu: Three Courses for £37.95
STARTERS
ON ARRIVAL
Glass of fizz
Pulled venison & pork terrine, sticky fig relish, toasted sourdough 326 kcals
Hot honey & sriracha, topped fried chicken tenders 694 kcals
Pan-fried garlic & herb mushrooms on toasted sourdough (ve) 156 kcals
Prawn cocktail, Marie Rose sauce, baby gem, toasted sourdough 373 kcals
Mozzarella, marinated tomato & pesto sourdough bruschetta (v) 421 kcals
MAINS
Roast turkey, pig in blanket, sprouts & crispy bacon, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, honey-roasted parsnips, creamed leeks, roast carrots, gravy 1278 kcals
Beer-battered fish & chips, curry sauce and tartare sauce with a choice of garden or mushy peas 1331 kcals
Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb, with gratin potato, buttered savoy cabbage and gravy 933 kcals
Grilled seabass, on top of pea & spinach buckwheat risotto 444 kcals
Halloumi & courgette kebab, with salt & chilli chips, grilled peppers & onions (v) 1171 kcals
Double beef burger, streaky bacon, smoked Cheddar, house burger sauce 1263 kcals
Roasted cauliflower, North Indian spices with a grain salad (ve) 615 kcals
British steak & ale pie, served with mash or skin-on chips and seasonal veg 1011 kcals
SIDES
Garlic sourdough, aioli (v) | 3.50 480 kcals
Skin-on chips (ve) | 3.50 660 kcals
Mac & cheese (v) | 4.50 266 kcals
Beer-battered onion rings (v) | 3.50 462 kcals
Dressed salad (ve) | 3.50 43 kcals
Buttered greens (v) | 3.50 138 kcals
Cauliflower cheese (v) | 3.50 220 kcals
Pigs in blankets | 4.50 360 kcals
DESSERTS
Chocolate brownie & Amaretto sundae (v) 679 kcals
Apple crumble tart with your choice of custard or vanilla ice cream (ve available) 625 kcals
Lemon meringue tart, with forest fruit compote (v) 211 kcals
Salted caramel chocolate brownie, with vanilla ice cream (v) 423 kcals
Proper sticky toffee pudding, with your choice of custard or vanilla ice cream (v) 634 kcals
Cherry Bakewell cheesecake, with a Jammie Dodger ice cream sandwich (v) 664 kcals
Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy butter ice cream (v) 360 kcals
