Pub · Bath · BA2 3EQ

The Royal Oak

A true haven for real ale enthusiasts located just on the edge of the city centre. This highly regarded CAMRA-approved pub offers an ever-rotating selection of unique microbrewery ales, a spacious beer garden, regular live community events, and creative food pop-ups in a welcoming environment.

  • CAMRA-recommended real ale
  • Dog-friendly
  • Beer garden or outdoor seating
  • Food served
  • Historic interior
  • Typical price: ££

Opening hours

Monday 16:00-23:00
Tuesday 16:00-23:00
Wednesday 16:00-23:00
Thursday 16:00-23:00
Friday 12:00-00:00
Saturday 12:00-00:00
Sunday 12:00-22:30

Hours may vary on bank holidays.

Find us

25 Lower Bristol Rd, Bath

BA2 3EQ, Bath

Tel: +44 1225 481409

Google Maps directions

What kind of pub it is

Come here if you want a properly kept pint — it's on CAMRA's recommended list, which in Bath means the cellar work is taken seriously, somewhere with genuine age to it, rather than a refit pretending to be old, a seat outside when the weather allows, bringing the dog or eating as well as drinking.

  • The kitchen serves food, but hours are usually shorter than the bar's — if you're eating late, ring ahead.
  • Dogs are welcome in the bar.
  • There's outdoor seating, which fills the moment the sun appears.
  • Real ale is the reason most people come, and the range changes, so ask what's on rather than ordering blind.

Last orders shift across the week: Friday runs to 00:00, while Sunday winds up earlier at 22:30.

Getting there

The Royal Oak is at 25 Lower Bristol Rd, Bath, BA2 3EQ. It is 1.1 miles from Bath Spa station — about 20 minutes' walk at an ordinary pace. The entrance sits at what3words ///brings.grew.pumps. Distances are straight-line, rounded, and a guide rather than a routed walk.

It opens seven days a week, from 12:00, for roughly 63 trading hours in total. The latest close is 00:00 on Friday and Saturday; the earliest is 22:30 on Sunday. The doors open in time for lunch on weekdays.

For a table or a group booking, call +44 1225 481409.

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Staying in Bath?

The Royal Oak is 1.1 miles from Bath Spa station, so a central room puts it within walking distance at closing time.

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The Royal Oak — frequently asked

When is The Royal Oak open?
The Royal Oak opening hours: Monday: 16:00-23:00, Tuesday: 16:00-23:00, Wednesday: 16:00-23:00, Thursday: 16:00-23:00, Friday: 12:00-00:00, Saturday: 12:00-00:00, Sunday: 12:00-22:30. Hours may vary on bank holidays — check the pub's website before travelling.
Where is The Royal Oak in Bath?
The Royal Oak is at 25 Lower Bristol Rd, Bath, BA2 3EQ, Bath. That is 1.1 miles from Bath Spa station, about 20 minutes' walk. A Google Maps link on this page gives exact directions.
Is The Royal Oak dog-friendly?
Yes. The Royal Oak welcomes dogs — typically in the bar area. If you plan to bring a dog during food service or into a separate dining room, call ahead to confirm.
Does The Royal Oak serve real ale?
Yes. The Royal Oak is CAMRA-recommended and serves real ale. It is one of Bath's recognised real ale pubs in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.
Does The Royal Oak have a beer garden?
Yes. The Royal Oak has a beer garden or outdoor seating. Outdoor space in the Georgian city centre is limited — arrive early on warm evenings.
Is The Royal Oak close to the city centre?
The Royal Oak is in the BA2 3EQ postcode. It is about 20 minutes' walk from the Roman Baths, and about 20 minutes' walk from Bath Spa station.

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