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The Oak Inn

Bar β€’ Pub

🫀 The Oak Inn tends to be the place you go when no other pubs are open. Table service is very slow and they managed to get our order wrong twice. The staff I encountered were very unfriendly and failed to maintain social distancing. People often mention staff, night, great, nice, atmosphere,


Address

119 Gosford St, Coventry CV1 5DL, United Kingdom

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+44 7554 761321

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (476 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (9) night (8) great (7) nice (6) atmosphere (6)
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  • 2/5 Steph 2 years ago on Google
    The Oak Inn tends to be the place you go when no other pubs are open. Table service is very slow and they managed to get our order wrong twice. The staff I encountered were very unfriendly and failed to maintain social distancing.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Deborah T. 3 years ago on Google
    I cannot believe this pub would be so irresponsible and open their doors at midnight the day of restrictions being eased up, note, EASED UP. It encourages people to be irresponsible, and for what? To drink alcohol amongst a group of strangers. A sure fine way to contribute to the spread of Covid. Start drinking at midnight can only mean drink into the early hours, suits people on Furlough or out of work, then sleep it off in the day. Ridiculous.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Kalahari S. 2 years ago on Google
    Years back this used to be a decent pub but since the extended opening hours it seems to have become more and more violent. The pizzas are pretty small but can be ideal early in the morning after a few pints. Also the plastic pint containers aren't very nice but i guess that's the price you pay for having violent customers.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Luc de L. 4 years ago on Google
    There is a CCTV on the gents restrooms, that's is illegal! This pub is absolute no-go!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Owen M. 3 years ago on Google
    The Oak inn is one of the places you go to if you want a drink after most pubs have closed, it tries to follow social distancing rules but has a lack of authority. If you're looking for a late night brawl this would be the perfect place to go!! The table service is very slow and the outside bar is overpriced.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Aphra g. 11 months ago on Google
    Great live music on a Monday! Very fun, great atmosphere and good prices. Would recommend to a friend
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Peter C. 11 months ago on Google
    Jay made my night the greatest night of my life. If I die tomorrow, I die happy. This is what living is. Thank you Jay.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Imogen F. 1 year ago on Google
    Completely new ownership, better drinks, new interior and amazing staff. Such a fun, safe atmosphere, thanks for a great night out!❀️❀️
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nick C. 11 months ago on Google
    New management and venue means it's a much friendlier place than it used to be! Fun entertainment, great bar staff, friendlier door staff. Worth going back to visit if you went before and didn't like!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 K W. 5 years ago on Google
    Had to pay Β£5 to get in!! It is just a pub!! Stays open til late but I don't know what I payed for. Pool table cost Β£2. Outdoor seating. Was dead when I got there and was told it gets busy around 3am.... in other words ... once everywhere else is shut!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Madeleine M. 1 year ago on Google
    Really happy to see that the new owners, managers and staff are making this such a nice place to go out again. It looks nice, both inside and out, and the staff are super friendly and welcoming. Looking forward to seeing what events they put on in future.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Chloe B. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place ran by wonderful, hardworking young girls. Will come back very soon I hope πŸ‘πŸΎ
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Andrew G. 8 months ago on Google
    What a change. Been here before. Was a great place for food and atmosphere. Now it’s changed hands it’s totally different. Dreadful. Small portion sizes. More cost. No atmosphere. Really disappointed. I had the Gammon , I’ve had thicker pieces of bacon. Won’t be going again!!!!! So sad
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 servan t. 1 year ago on Google
    New owner is making a pretty good job here hope it will be better soon
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sian G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, staff are all friendly and inviting, they have made such an effort to vamp up the place and make it an enjoyable place to socialise in…. Keep up the hard work guys.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 MiglΔ— οΏ½. 11 months ago on Google
    Awesome place with great & kind service! Always love to come down here for a drink with some friends, if the weather is nice, we always sit outside! Staff is always super helpful, accommodating & lovely, especially Jada, Bea & Magda- they’re all such sweet girls! Love to see the place being switched up, warm & welcoming. Karaoke nights are the best in Cov as well!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Harvey F. 6 months ago on Google
    Staff and the security guard Nisar are top tier, helped me and my partner when we needed them! Highly recommend visiting, great range of drinks, food and deals!!

  • 5/5 Y J. 10 months ago on Google
    This place is my favorite night out in Coventry. It's under new management: the bartenders are the best people and the music and drinks were so damn good!!

  • 5/5 Ellie G. 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely brilliant atmosphere and staff best night out I’ve had in a long time

  • 4/5 Movie M. 4 years ago on Google
    A mish mash of different patterned furniture and decor suited more to young kids with Xbox and marvel stuff everywhere but it’s a nice pub with a killer juke box.

  • 1/5 James N. 7 months ago on Google
    Came for my first pint here in 12 years and nice to see its still as terrible as it was a decade ago

  • 5/5 Jarred P. 10 months ago on Google
    Experience truly amazing, I had the best drink. It was callled the tiki bar sundae . Truly inspirational, great service from J

  • 5/5 Luna D. 1 year ago on Google
    Best pub in Cov, perfect for a night out, I’ll go every night if I could

  • 5/5 sally l. 1 year ago on Google
    Liking this a lot, a move back to a family based pub, every success for the future.

  • 1/5 Danai G. 2 years ago on Google
    Except of the pub they also claim to operate a parking behind the pub which is a SCAM! They get money for pre-booking parking lots but they are never open. They use the pub's tables to block the parking entrance. Disgusting crooks!

  • 4/5 Marky M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very creative in how they've adapted due to covid. Drinks service is surprisingly fast! Would be five stars but the security always seem to be looking for trouble themselves rather than the other way round

  • 3/5 Martin Eaton (Scholar Of B. 2 years ago on Google
    We were here New Years Eve and the staff were pleasant but the place was completely empty.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Food
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Dancing
    • βœ“οΈ Spirits
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Food at bar
    • βœ“οΈ Happy-hour food
    • βœ“οΈ Happy-hour drinks
    • βœ“οΈ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • βœ— Assistive hearing loop
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ— Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Kerbside pickup
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating

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