They only sell toasties as it's no longer a bistro. Sports bar & poker machines. Lacks atmosphere - just a gambling venue now. Also their drive through bottle shop has also been closed.

Taken over by poker machines. Menu limited to microwave style snacks. But it was mid week lunch. A bit disappointed as this was a great pub for lunch.

Great venue to go for a slap on the pokies late at night. Open til 5.30am for your pleasure

Great place but I miss the dining/bistro experience.

I had a very good time whilst quietly in their outdoor smoking area with a couple of ice cold pints whilst watching that television set-up that they're got for their patrons to keep an eye on the various racing available at the time.
I really think it's a great idea and I'll be back for sure.....

Went in to play machine for 1st time, cant complain left equal, will go again perhaps check out food as well. Seems a nice place 🙂

Terrible phone service, very snappy & ended up hanging up on me when I was still talking and trying to arrange a table. Was very excited to try the new renovations, but unfortunately wasn't given the chance.

I go there sometimes for a beer or a glass of wine. Not a big selection of those but apart from that the place is quiet. I usually go early arvo, just full of pensioners blowing their money on pokies.
I like to sit outside, around that time not many people (usually only some smokers that come and go). There's a covered area with sometimes heaters on so it's not bad at all in winter too.
Plenty of parking.

Great gaming room and staff fantastic look forward to a bistro returning

Great Venue!! Renovations look great!!!! Friendly staff and cold beer!! The pepperoni pizza from the snack menu is amazing! They also give away a HUGE meat tray on Friday nights! Will be back again to try my luck!

Came here recently as I was driving past, but I will definitely will return. Nice and clean venue, and the service is exceptional. Thank you Courtney, Di and Bek for the great service!

So sad that the bistro has been permanently closed. My parents live around the corner and would walk to go to dinner every week. They were excited about the renovations and are now devastated it is only a sports bar and their local restaurant is gone. Stupid idea by the owners. Just for money making and encouraging the filthy, life ruining habit of gambling. A disgrace. Shame on you Royal Oak.

They turned it into a 100% pokies venue. I was excited to hear they were doing renovations thinking they'll finally make use of all that space. Instead they got rid of the restaurant to make room for the pokies and the "sports bar" area is now twice as small. No atmosphere no bar and nowhere to just go for a quiet pub drink or meal. Avoid at all costs.

So much money spent to accommodate as many pokies machines, in two rooms. Yet the carpark reminiscent of the early 80s ( when pub had glass table top games), car park in need of urgent attention, want to visit park elsewhere...

So Courtney is way too busy on her phone to actually serve a customer!!!! And when I said hi can I get a drink...she was actually annoyed!!!This Hotel is missing the mark in so many areas! It is a PRIME location and if they had staff that actually wanted to be there they might do better. Seriously...sack the people who think they are better than customers!!!!

Came in here for a few quiet beers with a mate and it didn't disappoint. Nothing really special about this place though and if they could somehow make it so you didn't have to hear the God awful pokies while in the bar, that'd be an awesome upgrade.

This place is an absolute dive. Quite incredible to believe it's actually still open for business. Won't be surprised if they bulldoze the entire site and turn it into an apartment building development soon.

Love food .nice friendly staff.had nice rump cooked lovely.back gain

Yer not bad

Big renovation happening ,will be fantastic when finished

Lots of machines to play big place ..staff there very nice especially the two indian men there always polite and acknowledge you

Royal OakI won alot of em are up good luck fellas

Great staff...except for one rude Boy in the Pokie area...you are bloody Rude Mate...

For the time we went there at 130am from hospital for a cheer up it was great. Quite but friendly and security was helpful and made us 2 lattes each with real milk. That was a treat. We stayed till close and also won so added bonus. All in all we will go to the Royal again. The Refurb is happening in March now due to building delays we were told.So my main 5 stars are for supplying a great atmosphere and secure environment. With a welcoming intro...

Lots of off street parking. Pub food in a very cozy, clean bistro. Popular gaming venue. Menu choices were varied, seniors meals were a bargain, starting at $12 for a single course up to $15 for 3, including a $2 gaming voucher. Relaxing evening meal, will visit again.