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Royal Oak, Bath

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Operator: Independent
Lower Bristol Road, Twerton, Bath, BA2 3BW (View on Google Map)
(01225) 481409
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A pub since around 1840 this pub closed in 1999 and, earmarked for demolition, seemed destined to die, but re-opened on 5 August 2005 to become a real beer haven (or heaven). Began brewing their own beer in Ralph's Ruin brewery in the old pub kitchen Jun 2017. There are normally two or three maybe even four of their own beers together with an ever changing range of up to six guest beers from microbreweries, near and far, alongside an equally interesting range of ciders, perries and bottled British and Belgian beers. Regular tap takeovers. Occasional art exhibitions. Frequent live music including open-mic nights, Swing jazz first Sunday of each month, Breton folk/Blues jam/songwriting circle on Mondays, folk music sessions on Wednesdays (mainly Irish folk) and live music every Friday and sometimes Thursday and/or Saturdays too. Pizza truck on Wednesdays (from Mar 2025). Popular with home and away supporters when nearby Bath City are at home. Thriving pub cricket team. Outside is a secluded terrace and small on-site car park.

No wifi (conversation encouraged).

Ralph is the pub dog

Bath & Borders CAMRA City and Overall Pub of the Year 2020 and 2025, Cider Poty 2023

Information for this venue is provided by the Bath & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Last updated
09/05/2025
Last surveyed
20/02/2022
Leasehold owner
other
Freehold owner
Four County Inns
Pub ID
BAT/109
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
4:00pm - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Ralph's Ruin - Sirius
Ralph's Ruin - Sirius Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 4 times brewed on site
Ralph's Ruin - Sirius
Ralph's Ruin - Sirius

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times brewed on site
Ralph's Ruin - Ivory Tower
Ralph's Ruin - Ivory Tower Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted once brewed on site
Ralph's Ruin - Ivory Tower
Ralph's Ruin - Ivory Tower

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once brewed on site
Ralph's Ruin - Dark Side of the Ralph
Ralph's Ruin - Dark Side of the Ralph Strong Stout • 5% brewed on site
Ralph's Ruin - Dark Side of the Ralph
Ralph's Ruin - Dark Side of the Ralph

Strong Stout

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
brewed on site
Tiley's - Tiley's Simcoe Pale
Tiley's - Tiley's Simcoe Pale Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted once
Tiley's - Tiley's Simcoe Pale
Tiley's - Tiley's Simcoe Pale

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bristol Beer Factory (varies) , Fine Tuned (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Evening Meals Evening Meals
pizza truck every Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm
Live Music Live Music
Usually Sunday, Monday, Wednesday &, Fri. Maybe Sat too
Garden Garden
Courtyard at side and tables out front
Parking Parking
Small car park to rear
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
free biscuits, for the dog !
Events Events
Monthly "Meet the Brewer" sessions began Jan 2024, art exhibitions
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
lots of interesting real ciders
Transport
Close to bus routes
5, 15
Nearby Station (300m)
Oldfield Park
Directions
On A36 at intersection with the road to Windsor Bridge

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