Royal Oak, Exeter
Royal Oak is a pub at 79 - 81 Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2RN. Royal Oak's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City council on 13 February 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 79 - 81 Fore Street
Heavitree
Exeter
EX1 2RN - Council
- Exeter City
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Royal Oak’s food hygiene rating
Royal Oak's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked Royal Oak's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near Royal Oak
- 5Notorio10 m
- 5The Heavy Tree10 m
- 5Ship & Pelican40 m
- 3The Horse and Groom110 m
- 5Pig & Pickle160 m
- 5Cross Keys Bar & Cafe930 m
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Questions about Royal Oak
What is the food hygiene rating at Royal Oak?
Royal Oak's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City council on 13 February 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Royal Oak?
Royal Oak is at 79 - 81 Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2RN, in Exeter. Exeter City council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Notorio, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near Royal Oak?
The closest pubs and bars to Royal Oak are Notorio (10 m), The Heavy Tree (10 m) and Ship & Pelican (40 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Royal Oak's hygiene rating up to date?
Royal Oak's rating is 1 year old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: Royal Oak on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Exeter City council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.