The Royal Oak, Whatcote, is situated just outside the market town of Shipston on Stour, near Stratford-upon-Avon and on the edge of the Cotswolds. Dating back to 1168, it stands as one of the oldest village pubs in the country.

 

We proudly offer a bar with pool table and darts, alongside our Michelin-starred dining room. We celebrate terroir-driven, ‘proper country food’, focusing on wild, seasonal ingredients, our aim is simple: We want to tell the story of our community, the producers themselves and how we’ve utilised their ingredients.

 

Our menu shifts with the seasons, with some dishes lasting six weeks to showcase the peak of their season, while others may be available for just a week or a single service—a fleeting, micro-seasonal snapshot. This approach honours the balance of our natural surroundings, supports local producers who practice sustainable land and woodland management, and tells the story of our community's commitment to preserving the land for future generations.