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The Royal Oak, Burton in Kendal

Name: The Royal Oak, Burton in Kendal
Address: The Royal Oak, Carnforth, LA61LY, GB
Telephone: +441524548797
Price range: ££

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The Royal Oak, Burton in Kendal

Traditional country pub offering fresh, home cooked food and a mixture of beverages.

Located 20 minutes from the heart of the lake district in a small, pleasant countryside village. The Royal Oak is a traditional country pub nestled in the idyllic, historic village of Burton in Kendal. The 18th century inn has been newly refurbished to create a cosy haven with modern charm. As a family run pub, we offer homely classic food with a flair and a fantastic selection of local and renowned beverages. You can enjoy relaxing and warming by a real open fire in the winter or soaking up sunshine in our spacious beer garden within summer months. So, whether your stopping by for an award winning cask ale, indulging in some of our wholesome, locally sourced food or popping in for a coffee and sweet treat, you are always guaranteed to receive a warm welcome from our friendly team. Don’t forget to keep up-to-date with the latest news and offers via our page and website.

01/10/2026

🍂 October News & Events 🎃

As the autumn months set in, we have some great events planned throughout October! 🍁

🧠 Quiz Night
📅 Wednesday 21st October

🎶 Live Music with Ashleigh Wood
📅 Saturday 24th October

🎃 Pumpkin Competition
Running throughout half-term week! Get creative and join in the Halloween fun.

Whether you’re joining us for a fun-filled evening, a bit of friendly competition or simply a catch-up with friends, there’s something for everyone at The Royal Oak! 🍻

📞 Make sure to book your table in advance to avoid disappointment.

We look forward to welcoming you! ❤️

30/09/2026

🍰 OUR NEW DESSERT MENU IS HERE! 🍰

We’re delighted to introduce 4 delicious new additions to our dessert menu — perfectly comforting, indulgent and warming for the upcoming winter months. 🤎

The perfect way to finish your meal and top off your visit to The Royal Oak. ✨

And there’s more to come… 👀

Our new starter and main menus are also coming soon, so keep your eyes peeled across our social media for all the latest updates! 🍽️

We can’t wait for you to try them! ❤️

25/09/2026

✨ A little look inside our Fine Dining Evening ✨

We’d like to say a huge thank you to each and every one of our guests who joined us for last night’s Fine Dining Evening. ❤️

It was our largest Fine Dining event yet, and what a wonderful evening it was!

We thought we’d give you a little glimpse behind the scenes of what our Fine Dining evenings look like — from the beautifully presented dishes and carefully selected w**es, to the atmosphere and attention to detail that make these evenings so special.

A huge amount of time, passion and creativity goes into bringing these events together, and we hope everyone who joined us enjoyed the experience as much as we did! 🥂✨

Thank you for your continued support — we’re already looking forward to the next one! 🍽️

23/09/2026

✨ MENU REVEAL | EXCLUSIVE FINE DINING EVENING ✨

Thursday 24th September | Arrival 7pm | Seated 7.30pm

FULLY BOOKED! 🥂✨

What a treat awaits our guests tomorrow evening! 🍽️

Our Head Chef, Sam Carter, has curated an exquisite 6-course menu, showcasing the very best of seasonal, locally sourced produce.

Each course has been thoughtfully created and perfectly paired with a premium w**e, carefully selected to complement the flavours of every dish.

🍷 Optional w**e pairing – £25 per person

From the first course to the final sweet treat, this promises to be a truly special evening of exceptional food, carefully selected w**es and fine dining.

A huge thank you to everyone who has booked — we can’t wait to welcome you for an unforgettable evening at The Royal Oak. 🤍✨

Thursday 24th September
Arrival 7pm | Seated 7.30pm

🥂 SOLD OUT — we’ll see you there!

15/09/2026

🏆 AWARD WINNERS! 🏆

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce our latest achievement… The Royal Oak has been awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2026! 🎉🥂

This incredible award places us among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide on Tripadvisor 🌍⭐

To say we’re over the moon would be an understatement! ❤️

A huge THANK YOU to every single person who has visited us, supported us, recommended us and taken the time to leave such wonderful reviews. Your continued support means more to us than you know.

And, of course, a massive thank you to our amazing team, whose hard work, passion and dedication make achievements like this possible.

We’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come and so excited for what’s still to come!

Top 10% worldwide… we’ll definitely be raising a glass to that! 🥂🏆

Thank you from all of us at The Royal Oak ❤️

09/09/2026

🎄 OUR CHRISTMAS MENU IS COMING! 🎄

The most wonderful time of the year is nearly here, and we’re ready to celebrate with delicious seasonal flavours and plenty of festive spirit! ✨🥂

Our Christmas Menu will be available from 1st December, Monday - Saturday. Filled with festive favourites and seasonal dishes perfect for celebrating with friends, family or colleagues.

And even better… there’s no need to pre-order! Simply book your table and choose what takes your fancy on the day. 🎅🏼🍽️

For larger parties of 15+, we do kindly ask for a pre-order to help us make your celebration run smoothly.

December is always a busy one, so book your festive table now and get Christmas celebrations in the diary! 🎁🎄

✨ Good food. Great company. Plenty of Christmas cheer. ✨

07/09/2026

🧠 QUIZ NIGHT IS BACK! 🧠

📅 This Wednesday – 9th September
⏰ 8pm start
👥 Teams of 4
💷 £1 per person

Get your thinking caps on and gather your team for another evening of friendly competition, testing trivia and plenty of laughs! 🍻🧠

🎟️ Half-time raffle with all proceeds from the evening going towards Burton News.

🍴 Fancy making a night of it?
Book your table for some pre-quiz food and guarantee yourself a prime quiz seat – tables are booking up quickly!

📞 Book now to avoid missing out!

04/09/2026

🍓 DISH OF THE WEEK 🍓

Strawberry Pavlova

Crisp, light meringue topped with silky vanilla cream, fresh strawberries, strawberry purée and delicate elderflower jelly. 🍓🌸

Bursting with fresh flavours, this beautiful dessert is light, refreshing and deliciously indulgent – the perfect way to finish your meal.

Why not treat yourself? Enjoy a meal with us and save a little room for an extra-special sweet treat! 🤍

Book your table today and give our Strawberry Pavlova a try.

02/09/2026

📣Front of House Staff – Join Our Team! 📣

Position: Front of House Staff
Hours: Flexible (Must be available for weekend shifts)

We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic and reliable Front of House team members to join our busy and welcoming country pub.

If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering great customer service, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role
As a member of our Front of House team, you’ll be responsible for creating a warm and enjoyable experience for every guest.
Your duties will include:
⭐️ Welcoming and seating customers
⭐️ Taking food and drink orders accurately
⭐️ Serving food and drinks (bar experience is essential)
⭐️ Providing friendly and attentive customer service
⭐️ Keeping tables and front of house areas clean and presentable
⭐️ Handling payments and assisting with general restaurant duties
⭐️ Working closely with the kitchen and wider team to ensure smooth service

What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for people who are:
✅ Over 18 years only
✅ Friendly, approachable and confident with customers
✅ Reliable and punctual
✅ Positive and hardworking
✅ Able to work well as part of a team
✅ Comfortable working in a busy environment
✅ Passionate about providing excellent customer service
✅ Previous hospitality experience is essential

What We Offer:
🔹Competitive pay
🔹Flexible working hours
🔹Training and development opportunities
🔹A friendly and supportive team
🔹Tips

Interested?

Send your CV to [email protected] or pop in and speak to a member of the team.

Come and be part of our team!

01/09/2026

🍂 SEPTEMBER NEWS & EVENTS 🍂

After an incredibly busy August, September is looking a little quieter here at The Royal Oak — but we still have two exciting events in the diary to look forward to!

🧠 Wednesday 9th September – Monthly Quiz Night
Gather your team, test your knowledge and join us for another evening of friendly competition, plenty of laughs and some testing trivia!

🍽️ Thursday 24th September – An Evening of Fine Dining
Join us for a special evening of delicious food, carefully prepared by our talented kitchen team. The perfect opportunity to enjoy something a little extra special!

📖 Both of these events are always incredibly popular and book up quickly, so we strongly recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

We’re looking forward to another great month at The Royal Oak! 🍻🍂

Address

The Royal Oak
Carnforth
LA61LY

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 10pm
Tuesday	12pm - 10pm
Wednesday	12pm - 11pm
Thursday	12pm - 11pm
Friday	12pm - 11:30pm
Saturday	12pm - 11:30pm
Sunday	12pm - 11pm

Telephone

+441524548797

Website

https://www.royaloakburton.co.uk/

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