Country Pub and Restaurant near Ashford, Kent
Situated in the heart of Mersham, we are a family friendly pub and restaurant serving classic pub dishes, home-made pizza as well as plated Sunday Roasts which are available until 8pm.
A Warm Welcome and Great Food Awaits You
Located in Mersham near Ashford in Kent, The Royal Oak is a pub of real history and heritage with the oldest part of the building dating back as far as 1592, when it served as a game keeper’s lodge on the Hatch estate. Now owned by Kim & Bob Garrett, it’s a place to discover award-winning real ales and tasty, traditional pub food.
The Royal Oak has recently been modernised to deliver a contemporary dining experience, and provides a selection of cask ales, lagers and bottled beer. Whether you are looking for a quiet meal with a loved one, meeting family, friends or work colleagues, we offer a friendly and warm welcome for an enjoyable get together.
Near Ashford, we are just a stone’s throw from the M20 making us a great spot to take a break when driving to and from the Eurotunnel.
Bob & Kim Garrett
30 seat restaurant
Convenient for travelling
Accommodation
Free parking
EV charging
Dog Friendly
Family friendly
30 seat restaurant
Convenient for travelling
Accommodation
Free parking
EV charging
Dog Friendly
Family friendly
Restaurant And Bar
Our contemporary menu features steaks, pies and burgers as well as all-time favourites such as fish and chips and lasagne. We also have vegetarian and vegan options and a children menu.
Opening hours
Bar
Mon to Wed: 12pm – 9pm
Thu to Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 9pm
Food is served:
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 2pm & 6pm – 8pm
Fri: 12pm – 2pm & 5pm – 9pm
Sat: 12pm – 9pm
Sun: 12pm – 8pm
Sunday Roasts
For our plated Sunday Roasts, we serve beef and pork, as well as Lamb Shanks to order, served with locally sourced, seasonal vegetables. We have vegetarian options and smaller portions for children.
Served Sundays from midday to 8pm
Pizzas
Enjoy our range of thin and crispy stone baked pizzas which are made the traditional way using fresh, authentic Italian ingredients. Available to eat in or takeaway.
What’s On at The Royal Oak
November Smarty Pints
November Smarty Pints
Our monthly quiz is back. Get a team together, grab the good seats and settle in for the evening. Entry is £3 per person, with £2 going into the prize pot and £1 into the jackpot. There’s a cash prize to be won, plus bragging rights until next month.
Festive Menu
Festive Menu
Christmas bookings are now open 🎄 Our festive menu runs from Monday 16 November to Christmas Eve, except Sundays. Two courses for £28.95, three for £35.95, and £13.95 for under 10s. Turkey with pigs in blankets, ginger beer and tangerine glazed ham, deep frie...
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Make your own front door wreath, ready for Christmas. No experience needed, just a bit of festive spirit, and you’ll go home with something you made yourself. It’s £55 per person, with a glass of prosecco and festive nibbles to keep you going. Places are limi...
December Smarty Pints Quiz
December Smarty Pints Quiz
Our monthly quiz is back. Get a team together, grab the good seats and settle in for the evening. Entry is £3 per person, with £2 going into the prize pot and £1 into the jackpot. There’s a cash prize to be won, plus bragging rights until next month. Starts a...
Light Up Mersham
Light Up Mersham
Join us as we light the village Christmas tree. The tree has been kindly donated to Mersham by Ransley Turf, and Mersham Primary School Choir will be singing to get everyone in the festive mood. Wrap up warm and bring the whole family. Starts at 5.30pm.
Local’s Night
Local’s Night
A thank you to our regulars, and to anyone who’d like to become one. Join us for a two course festive meal at £20 a head.
From 7pm. Ring 01233 500602 to save your seats.
Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
Santa is coming to The Royal Oak for breakfast, and he’ll be here in person. Children are £18.95, which includes a present from the big man himself. Adults are £12.95. From 9am. Places are paid in full when you book, so ring 01233 500602 to get the little ones...
Christmas Day Dinner 2026
Christmas Day Dinner 2026
Christmas Day bookings are already coming in, and we'd love to cook for you ✨ It promises to be a very special event with four courses being served. We have scallops with champagne sage butter, Norfolk turkey or sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudding, then Christma...
Boxing Day Pram Race and Raffle
Boxing Day Pram Race and Raffle
Our annual Boxing Day Pram Race is back, this year in aid of Macmillan. Bring your creativity, your costumes and your prams. There’s a raffle on the day too, and we’re on the hunt for raffle prizes. If you have something you could donate, have a word with us at t...
New Year’s Eve: No Frills Party
New Year’s Eve: No Frills Party
See the New Year in at The Royal Oak. No frills, no fuss, just a good night in your local. From 8pm.
At The Royal Oak, we proudly serve some of your favourite brands of ales, lagers and drinks. Wherever possible, we try to source our restaurant ingredients locally.
