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Ever wondered where Sunday's beef actually comes from? We kept a diary of every delivery to The Royal Oak's back door for one week — and it turns out most of our specials board grew up within twenty miles of the bar.
Ever wondered what actually happens before you pull up a stool at The Oak? Our landlord kept a log for a month — and it turns out running Barrow's oldest pub involves more cellar work, committee meetings and biscuit negotiations than you'd think.
Every good pub has its characters, and at The Royal Oak some of the best ones wag their tails. Here's our unofficial roll call of the village dogs who've claimed the warm spots, plus the walks that earn them their nap by the fire.
Wrap up, lace your boots and join us for the winter walk we think beats anything on the Wolds — a gentle loop taking in Barrow's church, the historic Ropewalk and the wild Humber bank, timed to land you back at our door just as the fire's lit and the pies come out.
The nights are drawing in, and the cellar at The Royal Oak has never looked better. Here's our pick of the pints pouring this season, plus what the regulars reckon you should try first.
What separates a proper pub carvery from a sad plate of dried turkey and packet gravy? We have strong opinions, and after two centuries of Sunday service, we think we've earned them. Join the great trimmings debate — and yes, the Yorkshire puddings are always bottomless.