The Royal Oak is a public house in the Clifton Village area of Bristol.
We use The Royal Oak for our tabletop meets, which take place on sporadic Sundays throughout the year.
The Royal Oak is a pub selling a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, so drinks purchased outside of the venue are not allowed. The pub also sells food until 6pm, so outside food is also not permitted during this time.
Fursuiting
Fursuiting and furry accessories (like tails) are not permitted at meets at The Royal Oak.
Accessibility
Travel
By train
The nearest railway station is Clifton Down. From there, you can walk (approximately 15–20 minutes) or take bus numbers 5 or 77 to Christ Church bus stop, located a few minutes walk from The Royal Oak.
By bus
Clifton Village is served by the following bus routes:
- 8 - from Bristol Temple Meads (via Cabot Circus and city centre)
- 5 - from St. Anne’s (via Redfield, Old Market, and city centre)
- 77 - from Horfield Common (via Gloucester Road, the Haymarket and city centre) and Henleaze
- 505 - from Southmead Hospital (via Horfield) and Long Ashton Park & Ride (via Hotwells)
Use the First Bus website to find the best route for you.
By car or motorbike
There is a small amount of pay and display street parking directly outside of The Royal Oak, with more situated elsewhere in the core of Clifton Village.
Be aware that many surrounding streets are part of a resident’s only parking zone, however this is not enforced on Sundays. Check local signage to ensure you’re parking legally.
By bike
There is little dedicated cycle parking in Clifton Village. It’s not uncommon to see bicycles locked to signage and railings near the Mall Gardens nearby.
There are several staple-style bicycle racks located at the far end of The Mall (near Zizzi) and in the pedestrianised section of Princess Victoria Street.