WHAT
Pub
WHERE
A303, Junction South Petherton; 2 minutes
WHEN
Mon noon-3pm
Tues-Fri noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm
Sat noon-11pm, Sun noon-10pm
Dog friendly
Kid friendly
Free WiFi for visitors
Gluten-free options
Parking available onsite
If you venture south off the A303 in South Petherton you'll enter a rural idyll, driving past abundant orchards and farmlands to find The Royal Oak in the envy-inducing village of Over Stratton.
Fond reviews for this thatch-roofed country pub heave with mentions of warm welcomes, excellent local food and attentive service. Ian and Bex (assisted by canine assistants Minnie and Leonard) really have honed this hosting game to perfection. West Country coffee and local ales are on tap, with fresh produce from South Petherton providing a true taste of Somerset (the multi award-winning cheese board shouldn't be missed).
Time it right and your visit might coincide with a Korean barbecue or Moroccan evening. Settle into a nook of the 16th-century converted farmhouse or find a sunny spot in the large garden to tuck into house classics like wild mushroom risotto or a succulent steak topped with roast-wrinkled vine tomatoes.
The Royal Oak,
Over Stratton, South Petherton,
TA13 5LQ
Tel - 01460 240906
Email - Send email to The Royal Oak
Web - www.royaloakoverstratton.co.uk
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