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Food & Drink at The Royal Oak

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Thursday 12pm - 11pm

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Food Served

12pm - 10pm

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Seasonal food and drinks in Bethnal Green

Our kitchen team is wholeheartedly committed to championing the very best of British produce. Deeply rooted in the traditions of a classic British pub, our menu celebrates timeless favourites and comforting classics, thoughtfully prepared to reflect dishes that feel familiar, nostalgic, and unmistakably British.

Columbia Road's Finest

Enjoy a carefully curated selection of bar snacks alongside our pub classics, featuring our chefs’ take on much-loved British staples. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual bite or settling in for a leisurely meal, each dish is designed to be enjoyed with the perfect pint, a well-chosen glass of wine, or one of our seasonal cocktails.

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Nocellara Olives£5

163kcal

Toasted Sourdough£5

Roasted Shallot Butter

525kcal

Focaccia£3

Blackberry & Gorgonzola

750kcal

Small Plates

Scotch Egg£8

Nduja & Pork Scotch Egg, Whisky Mustard Sauce

1080kcal

Hot Smoked Salmon Pate£11

Hot Smoked Salmon Pate, Toasted Sourdough, Pickled Vegetables

668kcal

Hummus£7

Roasted Pumpkin Hummus, Toasted Focaccia

738kcal

Wild Girolle Mushrooms£11

Wild Girolle Mushrooms, Truffle oil, Toasted Sourdough

473kcal

Lemon Ricotta & Nduja Tart£8

Lemon Ricotta & Nduja Tart, Hot Honey

364kcal

Mac and Cheese

748kcal

Crispy Parmesan Topped Mac & Cheese (V) £7.50 Add braised ox cheek 128Kcal £4

Sharers

Sharing Camembert£19

Garlic & Rosemary Whole Baked Camembert, Toasted Focaccia

1198kcal

Sliders£60

8 Mini Cheeseburger Sliders & Truffle & Parmesan Fries

3992kcal

Sharing Hummus£25

Roasted Pumpkin Hummus, Toasted sourdough, Crudities

1769kcal

Mains

Plant Burger£17.50

Plant Burger, Vegan Cheese, Burger Sauce, Pink Pickled Onion, Gherkins, Sesame Bun, Fries

754kcal

Homemade Pie£23

Ox Cheek & Girolle Mushroom Pie, Wholegrain Mustard Mash, Sauteed Cabbage, Gravy

930kcal

Cheeseburger£18

Double Smashed cheeseburger, Burger Sauce, Pickled Onions, Gherkins, Sesame Bun, Fries

975kcal

Fish and Chips£19

Cyder battered haddock & triple cooked chips, tartare sauce, mushy peas (GF) 1044Kcal 19

Add curry sauce 60Kcal 1

1044kcal

Sirloin Steak£30

10oz West Country Sirloin Steak, Triple Cooked Chips, Peppercorn Sauce

806kcal

Sausages and Mash£16

Cumberland Sausages, Wholegrain Mustard Mash, Crispy Shallot, Gravy

1270kcal

Nicoise Salad£19

Hot Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad, Baby Potatoes, Broad Beans, Tomatoes, Soft Boiled Egg, Dressing

627kcal

Roasted Courgettes, Orzo Pasta£14

Roasted Courgettes, Orzo Pasta, Roasted Pumpkin, Vegan Feta, Lemon & Parsley Dressing

846kcal

Braised Short Rib Of Beef£25

Braised Short Rib Of Beef, Wholegrain Mustard Mash, Braised Red Cabbage

1235kcal

Sides

Chips£6

Triple Cooked Chips / Skinny Fries, Lime & Chipotle Mayo

720kcal

Norfolk Scrapers Potatoes£6

Norfolk Scrapers Potatoes, Butter, Dill (GF)

449kcal

Tender stem Broccoli£8

Tender stem Broccoli, Burnt Miso (GF)(VG)

116kcal

4oz Bavette£9

4oz Bavette, Chimichurri (GF)

230kcal

Puddings

Sticky Toffee Pudding£8

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Ice Cream (GF) 928Kcal 8

928kcal

Crumble£8.50

Bramley apple & Yorkshire rhubarb crumble, Ice Cream (VG)

381kcal

Chocolate Fondant£9

Chocolate Fondant, Ice Cream

936kcal

Jude’s Ice Cream (1 scoop)£3

Chocolate 119kcal (vg),
Vanilla 118Kcal (vg),
Salted Caramel 116Kcal (vg),
Strawberry & Cream 121Kcal

Before you order your food & drinks, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or intolerance.

Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%. An adult’s daily recommended allowance is 2000 kcal.

Fish may contain small bones; game may contain shot. All weights & measures are accurate before being cooked.

(V) vegetarian, (Vg) vegan. (N) nuts (GF) Gluten Free

Six Nations 2025

What better way to enjoy a game day than with a perfectly poured Guinness and the company of fellow fans? This year, don’t miss out on any of the rugby action, and join us in Columbia Road. We cannot wait to welcome you, whether you booked or just stopped by.

Fixtures

Monthly Events

The Oak isn’t the Oak without an event. From our popular Pub Quiz, sip and paint, and samplings, to metre-long sausage roll eating competitions, fundraising events, and the biggest sing-along carols event in East London. There’s always something happening here. Avoid the FOMO, check out our events calendar.

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Meeting Room

Prepare for some serious office envy. Our private, no-fuss, cool, and quirky meeting room is perfect for groups of up to 10 guests, so ditch working from home.

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