Pub Heritage Royal Oak
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Glamorgan - Cardiff
Two star - A pub interior of outstanding national historic interest
Listed Status: II
200 BroadwayCardiff, Roath
CF24 1QJ
Tel: (029) 2132 2289
Email: royaloak200@outlook.com
Website https://www.sabrainpubs.com/pubs-and-hotels/partner/royal-oak
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/100063741185419
Real Ale: Yes
Nearby Station: Cardiff Queen Street
Station Distance: 1700m
Public Transport: Near Railway Station (Queen Street) and Bus Stop
Bus: Yes
View on: Whatpub
A late 19th-century pub still with four rooms plus an excellent set of four stained-glass window screens along the Beresford Road frontage. More stained glass appears in the panels between the servery and the snug; both rear snugs retain their original tiled fireplaces. The lounge on the far left which doubles as a function room has modern bar fittings but the fixed seating is old.
For many years the Royal Oak was run by relatives of featherweight champion "Peerless" Jim Driscoll, including Kitty Flynn who lived here from 1946 to 2003, which may explain why the interior is little-altered. The pub still sports many boxing mementos and above the lounge was Driscoll's Boxing Gym (which closed in 2006, but may reopen).
For many years the Royal Oak was run by relatives of featherweight champion "Peerless" Jim Driscoll, including Kitty Flynn who lived here from 1946 to 2003, which may explain why the interior is little-altered. The pub still sports many boxing mementos and above the lounge was Driscoll's Boxing Gym (which closed in 2006, but may reopen).
Late 19th-century pub that has still retained its four rooms and an excellent set of four stained glass window screens along the Beresford Road frontage. There is more stained glass in the panels between the servery and the snug; both rear snugs retain their original tiled fireplaces. The lounge on the far left which doubles as a function room has modern bar fittings but the fixed seating is old.
For many years the Royal Oak was run by the relatives of featherweight champion "Peerless" Jim Driscoll, including Kitty Flynn who lived here from 1946 to 2003, which may explain why the interior is little-altered. The pub still sports many boxing mementos and above the lounge was Driscoll's Boxing Gym (which closed in 2006, but may reopen).
Full Description
For many years the Royal Oak was run by the relatives of featherweight champion "Peerless" Jim Driscoll, including Kitty Flynn who lived here from 1946 to 2003, which may explain why the interior is little-altered. The pub still sports many boxing mementos and above the lounge was Driscoll's Boxing Gym (which closed in 2006, but may reopen).
