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

The Royal Oak

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The Royal Oak Poynings is a beautiful country pub nestled in the idyllic hamlet of Poynings, West Sussex
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22/10/2026

Our new Winter Menu is here!

We've got plenty of new dishes to try alongside some familiar favourites at The Royal Oak.

From pulled beef shin tacos and Korean chicken flatbread to sea bass with Parmesan orzo, homemade-style pub classics and warming winter favourites, there's something for everyone.

We've also got lighter lunch options available Monday to Friday, plus three starters for £23 during the week.

Take a look at the full menu here...

www.royaloakpoynings.pub/menus

See you at The Oak! 🍻

21/10/2026

Our Pumpkin Carving Competition is back! 🎃

It's nearly Halloween, which means it's time to get creative with your pumpkins!

Our annual Pumpkin Carving Competition returns next week, and we'd love everyone to get involved.

- Collect your pumpkin from The Royal Oak from Sunday evening, 25th October.
- £2 entry per pumpkin.
- Take it home, get carving and bring your masterpiece back to the pub in time for judging on Halloween evening (Saturday 31st October).

Prize: A meal for two at The Royal Oak!

We'll be displaying the entries around the pub, so whether you're entering or just coming along to admire everyone's creations, make sure you pop in!

And don't forget, we've also got our Halloween Disco on Saturday 31st October, with a DJ, fancy dress and drink specials!

20/10/2026

Music Bingo is back!

After the success of our last sold-out night, Tom's Music Bingo is returning to The Royal Oak on Thursday 12th November!

Expect plenty of great music, a few laughs, some friendly competition and prizes to be won.

- Thursday 12th November
- The Royal Oak, Poynings

Food will be available beforehand, so why not make an evening of it?

Spaces are limited, so get your friends together and book your table by calling us on 01273 857389 or visiting our website.

See you there!

19/10/2026

It's Monday already, which means Village Night is back!

We've got a Chinese-inspired menu for you this evening!

Tonight's menu includes:

Char siu pork, served with chicken chow mein and pak choi.
Or
Char siu hispi cabbage, served with vegetable chow mein and pak choi.

£13.50 per dish

As always, everyone is welcome, whether you're from the village or just fancy joining us for a Monday evening at the pub.

See you later!

15/10/2026

Just over two weeks until Halloween!

Our Halloween Disco is back on Saturday 31st October, so if you haven't made plans yet, get the date in your diary!

We'll have a DJ, drink specials and fancy dress, so start thinking about your costume and join us for a Halloween night at The Royal Oak.

More details coming soon!

12/10/2026

Village Night is back tonight!

Here’s what’s on the menu this evening at The Royal Oak:

Pan-fried sea bass - £13.50
Courgette, pea and Parmesan orzo, sun-dried tomato concassé, rocket salad and basil oil.

Roasted cauliflower steak - £13.50
Courgette, pea and Parmesan orzo, sun-dried tomato concassé, rocket salad and basil oil.

Food from 6pm, as always, everyone’s welcome - you don’t have to live in the village!

08/10/2026

Music Bingo is tonight!

We're looking forward to welcoming everyone to The Royal Oak this evening for Tom's Music Bingo!

The fun starts at 7.30pm, and we'll be serving food beforehand if you fancy making an evening of it.

We've also had a couple of tables become available at the last minute, so if you'd still like to join us, give us a call on 01273 857389 to book.

See you tonight!

05/10/2026

Village Night is back tonight!

Tonight’s menu:

Thai melting beef Jasmine rice, chilli jam roasted hispi cabbage - £13.50

Veg Thai red curry Jasmine rice, chilli jam roasted hispi cabbage - £13.50

Food from 6pm. Come down, grab a table and start the week with us.
As always, Village Night is open to everyone - you don’t have to live in the village!

04/10/2026

Village Night is back tomorrow!

Our Monday Village Nights return at The Royal Oak.

As always, everyone’s welcome - you don’t have to live in the village!

We’ll be publishing the evening’s menu on our socials at lunchtime, so keep an eye out.

See you tomorrow!

30/09/2026

Halloween plans? 🎃

We know it’s not quite October, but our Halloween Disco is in the diary for Saturday 31st October!

We’ll have a DJ, drink specials and fancy dress, so get the date in your diary and start thinking about that costume...

More details to come as we get closer.

Saturday 31st October | The Royal Oak, Poynings

Address

The Street
Poynings
BN457AQ

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://www.royaloakpoynings.pub/

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