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Royal Oak, Hooksway

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The Royal Oak is a free house in a 16th-century cottage.

David Jeffrey and Sarah Warner have run the Royal Oak since 1990. The Royal Oak is an idyllic country pub, unspoilt and with great country walks. There is a large garden.

In the winter two lovely log fires greet you. There is an extensive menu. Also on offer are three permanent real ales.

The pub is haunted by the ghost of one who was believed to be a sheep rustler who operated on the South Downs in about 1680, going by the name of William "Shagger" Shepherd. He was pursued across the Downs by a group of angry farmers and was eventually shot after taking refuge in the Royal Oak.

Information for this venue is provided by the Western Sussex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Chichester District
Last updated
11/06/2025
Last surveyed
24/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CHI/110
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 3:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Arundel - Castle
Arundel - Castle Session Bitter • 3.8%
Arundel - Castle
Arundel - Castle

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Langham - Hip Hop
Langham - Hip Hop Session Golden Ale • 4%
Langham - Hip Hop
Langham - Hip Hop

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Wed-Sun noon-2pm
Live Music Live Music
Very occasional Country and Western
Garden Garden
Dog friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Ordnance Survey Reference
Directions
Signposted down a lane off the B2141 between Harting Hill and Chilgrove

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