Reopened (around October 2015) after lying dormant for over 7 years the pub has been lovingly refurbished by local investors who now include 'Grand Tour' star James May. The Royal Oak started life as a tannery and one of the chimney stacks bears the date 1705 and it is known to have been in use as a tannery by 1707. Although the interior of the pub today is a far cry from the ale house in a former tannery, the exterior has barely changed since the building's construction in 1705.
Historic Interest
Early 18th century with mid 19th century addition. Grade II Listed. Historic England list entry 1250756
This Pub serves 2 changing beers (1 local, 1 national) and 1 regular beer.
Royal Oak, Swallowcliffe
Source: Local