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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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15/06/2026

Weddings at the Royal Oak...

Still looking for a wedding venue for 2026, or planning ahead for 2027?

If you're looking for a relaxed countryside setting to celebrate with family and friends, we'd love to hear from you.

Nestled in the heart of Poynings at the foot of the South Downs, The Royal Oak offers flexible wedding packages, beautiful outdoor space and a dedicated team to help bring your plans to life.

Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, we're here to help make your day truly memorable.

Find out more on our website:
https://www.royaloakpoynings.pub/weddings-royal-oak

- Selected 2026 dates still available
- Now taking enquiries for 2027

12/06/2026

The World Cup is underway!

Don't forget, we'll be showing all the England games live on the big screen downstairs at The Royal Oak.

Upcoming England fixtures:

England vs Croatia – Wednesday 17th June, 9pm
England vs Ghana – Tuesday 23rd June, 9pm
England vs Panama – Saturday 27th June, 10pm

Grab a pint, settle in and join us to cheer on England this summer!

10/06/2026

Things are about to get spicy at The Royal Oak...

Our Annual Chilli Competition takes place this Saturday, with homemade recipes going head-to-head to find this year's champion.

From mild and smoky to eye-wateringly hot, we'll be putting the entries to the test before crowning a winner later in the afternoon.

- Saturday 13th June
- Entries by 4pm
- Judging from 5pm
- £2 entry fee

Whether you're entering a chilli or simply coming along to sample the competition, we'd love to see you there.

07/06/2026

Sundays are for roasts!

And let's be honest, we'd all love to be firing up the BBQ this weekend, but the weather seems to have had other ideas...

So why not leave the cooking to us and join us for a proper Sunday roast this afternoon?

Choose from beautifully cooked meats, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire puddings and plenty of rich gravy - all served in the comfort of the pub.

The perfect way to spend a Sunday.

To book a table, give us a call or just pop in and see us.

02/06/2026

England games live at The Royal Oak 🍻

With less than 10 days to go until the World Cup gets underway, we'll be showing all the England matches live on the big screen downstairs.

Upcoming fixtures:

England vs Croatia - 17th June, 9pm
England vs Ghana - 23rd June, 9pm
England vs Panama - 27th June, 10pm

Grab a pint, gather your mates and join us to cheer on England this summer.

01/06/2026

Think your chilli con carne has what it takes?

Our Royal Oak Chilli Competition returns on Saturday 13th June - and we want to see what you’ve got!

Event Details:
- £2 entry fee
- Entries in by 4pm
- Judging at 6pm

Whether it’s spicy, smoky, slow-cooked or a closely guarded family recipe, bring your best chilli along and see if you can take the trophy!

Not entering? Come along anyway, enjoy the atmosphere and sample some of the entries as the competition heats up! 🌶️

27/05/2026

Free beer for Dad this Father’s Day!

Join us on Sunday 21st June for a relaxed Father’s Day at The Royal Oak with great food, cold drinks and plenty of time spent with family.

We’ll be serving our popular Sunday roasts alongside a selection of seasonal dishes - perfect for treating Dad this Father’s Day.

And yes… all dads will receive a free beer on us 🍻

Tables are expected to fill up quickly, so booking is recommended.

25/05/2026

Bank Holiday Monday is here ☀️

The sun is shining, the garden is looking great, and we’ve got live music from Vanessa Sargeant this afternoon from 3.30pm 🎶

We’ll also be serving our Spritz specials all day:

- Aperol Spritz
- Lemon Spritz
- Hugo Spritz
- Sarto Spritz
- Campari Spritz

£8.50 each or 2 of the same for £15.00

Plus jugs of Pimm’s & lemonade for £25.00

Join us for drinks, food and live music in the garden and make the most of the bank holiday sunshine.

See you later!

23/05/2026

Bank Holiday weekends were made for this! ☀️🍹

The garden is open, the sun is shining and the drinks are cold.

Whether it's an Aperol Spritz, a cold lager or your usual favourite, there's no better place to spend a sunny afternoon than in the garden with friends and family.

Join us for a drink, a bite to eat and make the most of the bank holiday sunshine 🌿

20/05/2026

The forecast is looking great ☀️

We’ve got a big bank holiday weekend lined up at The Royal Oak, including live music in the garden from Vanessa Sargeant on Monday afternoon from 3.30pm

We’ll also be serving our Spritz specials all weekend long:

- Aperol Spritz
- Lemon Spritz
- Hugo Spritz
- Sarto Spritz
- Campari Spritz

£8.50 each or 2 of the same for £15.00

Plus jugs of Pimm’s & lemonade available for £25.00

Sunshine, drinks in the garden and live music - sounds like a pretty good bank holiday weekend to us.

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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