Once threatened by closure but saved by a village consortium, the Royal Oak is now run by Lanvar Ltd, a group of 34 villagers. A thriving pub at the centre of the community and is the hub of charity fundraising in the village. The pub is about a mile north east of the Shropshire Union Canal at High Onn Bridge.
Historic Interest
Samuel Barker was recorded as licencee and brewer in 1896 & 1900
Community Owned
Freehold Owner: Private Limited Company (1). Lanvar Limited. Year Purchased 2016.
Once threatened by closure but saved by a village consortium, the Royal Oak is now owned by Lanvar Ltd, a group of 34 villagers. When the last tenant left in 2016 the pub was run by six volunteer directors and the manager Caitlin Begley. The pub is now leased to Woods Brewery and is run by them.
This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.
Royal Oak, Church Eaton