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Royal Oak, Winchester

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Royal Oak Passage, Winchester, SO23 9AU (View on Google Map)
(01962) 842701
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A pub that has claims to be the oldest in England (note the old cellar area below bar level), with parts maybe dating from 1002, when it was residence of Queen Emma. When it actually became a pub is debateable, but certainly by 1637 it was a 'brewhouse' and by 1677 it was known as the Royal Oak. The main entrance is in a very narrow alley off the pedestrianised High Street. Inside it is cosy with plenty of oak paneling including the fairly large bar which usually serves two local ales. At either end of the main seating area are side rooms, up steps on the right or down steps on the left leading to the original cellar. There is additional seating outside on a small patio area.

Historic Interest

Site dates from 1002 though the current building probably dates from the 15th century with additions & alterations each century since. Grade II Listed. Historic England List UID: 1322135

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Hogshead; Royal Oak
Local Authority
Winchester District (B)
Last updated
16/07/2025
Last surveyed
01/11/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
HAS/00705
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - 12:30am
Saturday
11:00am - 12:30am
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Hardys & Hansons - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - Royal Oak - House Beer Hardys & Hansons - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.9% Spotted 6 times. H&H Bitter re-badged
Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - Royal Oak - House Beer
(Hardys & Hansons - Bitter)

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Royal Oak, Winchester.

H&H Bitter re-badged

ABV 3.9%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Royal Oak, Winchester.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 3 times.
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Royal Oak, Winchester.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
In bar & on a lead
Events Events
Quiz Thursday
Function Room Function Room
Newspapers Newspapers
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (80m)
Bluestar: 1; Stagecoach: 2
Nearby Station (690m)
Winchester

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