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A Warm Welcome Since 1794

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Good food, local ales and genuine Yorkshire hospitality.

LOCAL ALES

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A great selection of local and regional ales.

BEER GARDEN

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Enjoy a pint in our spacious beer garden.

EN-SUITE ROOMS

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Comfortable rooms for a relaxing stay.

LIVE MUSIC

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Regular live music and events throughout the month.

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A Pub With History At Its Heart.

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For over 230 years, The Old Royal Oak has stood at the heart of Knaresborough, welcoming generations of locals, visitors and travellers through its doors.

Today, we’re proud to continue that tradition as a proper Yorkshire pub - a place for good food, well-kept local ales, Sunday carvery, live music and good company. And for those staying a little longer, our comfortable en-suite rooms make The Old Royal Oak a welcoming base from which to explore Knaresborough and beyond.

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FOOD & DRINK

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GREAT FOOD, SERVED DAILY.

From hearty pub classics to daily specials, we use quality ingredients to create food worth staying in for.

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STAY WITH US

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COMFORTABLE EN-SUITE ROOMS

Well-appointed rooms with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

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Find A Spot In The Beer Garden

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When the weather’s on our side, head outside, grab a table and settle in with a pint. A relaxed spot right in the centre of Knaresborough.

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