Sample Menus
Below are sample menus showcasing the style of food and drink you can expect at The Royal Oak. Our menus are created and cooked by Head Chef Sebastian and his team, using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients, which means dishes can change daily depending on availability.
For the most up-to-date menu, please email us: eat@royaloakgorley.com
Cocktail Menu
Seasonal favourites, plus the classics. Alcohol free options are marked.
Seasonal Cocktails
A rotating selection inspired by the season
Apple Aperitif
Spring in a glass. Crisp apple juice and soda, with floral elderflower and Pentire Adrift.
Maple Ember
Blending the smoothness of non-alcoholic rum with maple syrup and orange juice, rich in sweetness and gentle spice.
Elderflower Collins
A refreshing twist on the classic, featuring elderflower, gin, citrus, and topped with soda. A floral, citrusy delight.
Fiery Red Legs
Sun’s out, rum’s out. Vanilla rum with pineapple juice and spicy ginger beer, fun and fiery.
Limoncello Spritz
Sparkling and sun-kissed. Bright citrus blends beautifully with Prosecco for a vibrant garden drink.
New Forest 75
Showcasing local gin at its core, with a splash of citrus and a Prosecco top for an elegant finish.
Pineapple Daiquiri
Tropical sweetness and tang, pineapple, golden rum and citrus for pure sunshine in a glass.
Rhubarb Fizz
Sophisticated, balanced, fruity, and bubbly. Served in a balloon glass, fruit juice, Chambord, Warner’s Rhubarb gin, topped with Prosecco.
Classic Cocktails
Timeless favourites, made properly
Cosmopolitan
A staple of 90s culture. Vodka with cranberry, Cointreau, and a squeeze of citrus.
Dirty Shaken Mojito
Fresh, zesty and sharp. Clumsily thrown together and shaken, but finished with craft, as refreshing as it is irresistible.
Espresso Martini
Currently the world’s most popular cocktail, vanilla vodka, Kahlua, and espresso, shaken hard for a velvety crema.
French Martini
Vodka with raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice for a delightfully balanced experience.
Negroni
A serious Italian aperitif that embodies ‘la dolce vita’. Local gin at the core, alongside angostura, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
Old Fashioned
When simplicity is the most sophisticated. A bourbon showcase, with demerara sugar and bitters.
Bloody Mary
Vodka, tomato juice, light seasoning, and spice to your taste. Let us know how spicy you’d like it.

