"The little touches here were the best feature, a fresh cookie made for you and left in your room each day, complimentary fruit n drinks outside of the rooms, very impressive"
"The little touches here were the best feature, a fresh cookie made for you and left in your room each day, complimentary fruit n drinks outside of the rooms, very impressive"
"Room clean with comfortable bed and nice bedding. Lovely waiter in the restaurant from South Africa. Breakfast nice with order service for poached/fried eggs. Plenty choice at bar."
"Room clean with comfortable bed and nice bedding. Lovely waiter in the restaurant from South Africa. Breakfast nice with order service for poached/fried eggs. Plenty choice at bar."
"Lovely stay. Really nice room, amazing staff from start to finish and a fantastic evening meal followed by an equally delicious breakfast. Would very much stay again."
"Lovely stay. Really nice room, amazing staff from start to finish and a fantastic evening meal followed by an equally delicious breakfast. Would very much stay again."
"Stayed here many times visiting family, lovely place all round - staff, food, drinks, rooms, seating area - all great, look forward to our next trip 👍"
"Stayed here many times visiting family, lovely place all round - staff, food, drinks, rooms, seating area - all great, look forward to our next trip 👍"
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We had a lovely two day stay. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The food was good and the room was serviced each day. Tea and coffee was available in the room and milk provided on asking. Excellent breakfast too.
We had a lovely two day stay. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The food was good and the room was serviced each day. Tea and coffee was available in the room and milk provided on asking. Excellent breakfast too.
Clean comfortable room.Staff helpful and welcoming.Service at breakfast and dinner excellent. Good menu and food delicious.Would recommend for a relaxing break in the country.
Clean comfortable room.Staff helpful and welcoming.Service at breakfast and dinner excellent. Good menu and food delicious.Would recommend for a relaxing break in the country.
Robin
Reviewed November 4, 2026Reviewed November 4, 2026
I stay here regularly for work, alway very good. Staff are incredibly nice and work hard to make the stay comfortable. Rooms are always clean characterful and comfortable. food is great. Would highly recommend.
I stay here regularly for work, alway very good. Staff are incredibly nice and work hard to make the stay comfortable. Rooms are always clean characterful and comfortable. food is great. Would highly recommend.
James
Reviewed November 26, 2017Reviewed November 26, 2017
We were looking for an overnight stop travelling back North from Southampton and came across here. There was a big extension being built to the front of the pub so parking was difficult but otherwise caused no inconvenience. We had 3 rooms and all were very comfortable and well equipped . What stood out about this place was the staff, all were genuinely lovely and friendly. Checked in and personally shown to our rooms. We ate at the pub and the food was quickly served and was simply delicious...
We were looking for an overnight stop travelling back North from Southampton and came across here. There was a big extension being built to the front of the pub so parking was difficult but otherwise caused no inconvenience. We had 3 rooms and all were very comfortable and well equipped . What stood out about this place was the staff, all were genuinely lovely and friendly. Checked in and personally shown to our rooms. We ate at the pub and the food was quickly served and was simply delicious...
Chris
Reviewed September 27, 2026Reviewed September 27, 2026
Absolutely lovely stay at The Royal oak. Beautifully decorated throughout, with a really warm and homely feel. Staff were welcoming, dinner and breakfast were first-class and my room was spotlessly clean with a great bathroom and comfy bed. Would definitely return, I stayed for work but it would be a lovely place for a weekend away.
Absolutely lovely stay at The Royal oak. Beautifully decorated throughout, with a really warm and homely feel. Staff were welcoming, dinner and breakfast were first-class and my room was spotlessly clean with a great bathroom and comfy bed. Would definitely return, I stayed for work but it would be a lovely place for a weekend away.
Christina
Reviewed February 1, 2023Reviewed February 1, 2023
Lovely stay at a genuine village pub, not a restaurant with rooms or a hotel with a bar, this is the real thing. Beautifully furnished rooms, amazing staff and service and fantastic atmosphere, and Blewbury is beautiful. The Ukrainian menu has to be tried! We loved also that the dog was as welcome as we were.
Lovely stay at a genuine village pub, not a restaurant with rooms or a hotel with a bar, this is the real thing. Beautifully furnished rooms, amazing staff and service and fantastic atmosphere, and Blewbury is beautiful. The Ukrainian menu has to be tried! We loved also that the dog was as welcome as we were.
Staff were lovely. Had a long drive and arrived on the cutoff for ordering dinner, but thankfully the staff were kind enough to still let us order. We had both dinner and breakfast, both were absolutely delicious. There was some games we could borrow which we enjoyed playing in the bar, only small disadvantage is the bar closed at 10:30. Room was very clean, stocked with tea and coffee and the extra pillows in the wardrobe was a nice addition. Overall, we had a very peaceful, relaxing stay.
Staff were lovely. Had a long drive and arrived on the cutoff for ordering dinner, but thankfully the staff were kind enough to still let us order. We had both dinner and breakfast, both were absolutely delicious. There was some games we could borrow which we enjoyed playing in the bar, only small disadvantage is the bar closed at 10:30. Room was very clean, stocked with tea and coffee and the extra pillows in the wardrobe was a nice addition. Overall, we had a very peaceful, relaxing stay.
Roxanne
Reviewed September 25, 2026Reviewed September 25, 2026
The Dundas Arms is a warm welcoming hotel in an interesting setting between canal and river on the edge of a lovely village. The room was well appointed with a comfortable bed. The restaurant was busy with good service and a good menu of delicious food. The staff are exceptionally friendly and efficient. It was our diamond wedding celebration and we were well looked after and given complimentary bubbly to celebrate. We had a most enjoyable 3 days and consider Dundas an ideal country venue and...
The Dundas Arms is a warm welcoming hotel in an interesting setting between canal and river on the edge of a lovely village. The room was well appointed with a comfortable bed. The restaurant was busy with good service and a good menu of delicious food. The staff are exceptionally friendly and efficient. It was our diamond wedding celebration and we were well looked after and given complimentary bubbly to celebrate. We had a most enjoyable 3 days and consider Dundas an ideal country venue and...
Clive
Reviewed October 10, 2026Reviewed October 10, 2026
A very comfortable last minute stay in this lovely pub. The rooms are very cosy and comfortable, the service outstanding and the food just delicious. The only thing I'd change is the plug and bright green fire escape lighting that illuminates the room too much for a good night's sleep. Overall a very lovely stay.
A very comfortable last minute stay in this lovely pub. The rooms are very cosy and comfortable, the service outstanding and the food just delicious. The only thing I'd change is the plug and bright green fire escape lighting that illuminates the room too much for a good night's sleep. Overall a very lovely stay.
Good size rooms with a balcony . Comfy beds . Tea and making coffee facilities. Some rooms allow dogs if you book ahead. Excellent choice for breakfast.
Good size rooms with a balcony . Comfy beds . Tea and making coffee facilities. Some rooms allow dogs if you book ahead. Excellent choice for breakfast.
Let Expedia help you find the perfect hotel in East Ilsley or in the larger area that has a bar where you can enjoy a late-night cocktail. While you're in the area, consider a visit to Newbury Showground and Didcot Railway Centre.
What are the best hotels with bars in East Ilsley?
Here's some of the top East Ilsley accommodation options with bars: The Crown & Horns: Hotel with restaurant. Enjoy the bar, free WiFi and free parking. The Swan Inn: B&B with restaurant. Enjoy the bar, free WiFi and free parking.
What is there to do in East Ilsley?
If you have time to explore, consider visiting Newbury Showground, Didcot Railway Centre and Welford Park, and then find a cosy spot for a nightcap. Other places to see in the area include Watermill Theatre and Donnington Castle. East Ilsley is appreciated for its restaurants and bars.
When is the best time to visit East Ilsley?
Visiting local bars in East Ilsley is better when the weather is good. These temperatures and rainfall averages can help you choose the best time for bar-hopping. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for East Ilsley is 707 mm.
How can I get to East Ilsley and around the area?
You might want to make the most of these transportation choices in and around East Ilsley: Fly into Oxford (OXF), which is located 21.1 mi (34 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into Farnborough (FAB), which is 28.5 mi (45.9 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.