Oakman Inns bought The Royal Foresters in Ascot in December 2016. Building work began in the autumn of 2017 and finally opened in July 2018. It was the most challenging projects that Oakman Inns has ever undertaken. Our 240 day time lapse shows the work and restoration behind the new Royal Foresters - reborn from the rubble.
Read MoreIn the heart of Ascot, the historic Royal Foresters has been refurbished, remade and redesigned. Step through the front door, beautifully framed by the ancient wisteria, into the fully restored original bar, with two period fireplaces adding that traditional pub feel. Through the glazed extension sits a spacious restaurant boasting an open kitchen, a hallmark of Oakman Inns, where guests can observe the chefs creating their meals using only the freshest, highest quality, responsibly sourced ingredients.
Read MoreFollowing a reception on Thursday evening (26th July) for 450 investors, friends, neighbours and VIPs, the new owners of the Royal Foresters pub in Ascot had an official – and unusual - opening ceremony on Friday 27th July with the help of 14 Royal Foresters who work for the Crown Estate Forestry team caring for the nearby Windsor Forests.
Read MoreTake advantage of these long summer evenings by catching up with friends over a drink or two..oh go on then three? In true Stuzzichini style we’ve put together a tasty selection of Mediterranean inspired nibbles, perfect for sharing and for when you need that little something to keep you going.
Read MoreOn Tuesday night, 3rd July, at London’s Grosvenor House, Oakman Inns’ CEO, Peter Borg-Neal, was recognised with a Pub & Bar Award at the 35th Annual ‘Cateys’, one of the hospitality industry’s highest awards for pub operators. The same day Peter had agreed the acquisition of Oakman’s 25th pub site, Lock Fyne in Farnham, Surrey, which will be re-named The Lost Boy, referencing Peter Pan’s connection with Farnham.
Read MoreThe chairman and directors of Oakman Inns & Restaurants Ltd have issued a trading update for the first quarter of the current financial year.
Read MoreAhead of opening their doors at the end of July, Royal Foresters in Ascot supported Hall Grove School with their fundraising Jabulani to raise money for Miwaleni Primary School in rural Tanzania. The project was founded by Hall Grove old boy, Paul Jameson who visited the area and was inspired to raise vital funds for the school after he was diagnosed with MND. Following this diagnosis he began a huge fund raising project to help change the lives the others.
Read MoreFollowing a substantial and imaginative £1.9m restoration project, The Four Alls in Welford-on-Avon near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, re-opened for business on Friday 1st June after the new team entertained 300 guests to a s plendid evening.
Read MoreSwanbourne Music Festival, affectionately nicknamed Betsey Fest by its followers, has announced their 2018 line-up for Buckinghamshire's very own August Bank Holiday family music festival taking place on Sunday 26th August.
Read MoreConor McKinney joined Oakman Inns five years ago as a Sous Chef at The Red Lion in Water End. Having never formally trained as a chef Conor speaks to us about his pathway into the hospitality industry, his progression to the role of Senior Operations Chef with Oakman Inns & Restaurants and how the company has helped shape his career.
Read MoreAs Oakman Inns & Restaurants has grown as a company, we have become more aware of what impact we have on the world around us.
Over the years we have made several simple changes to the way we run our businesses to lessen our impact on the environment. From sustainably sourcing our fish to removing all plastic straws from our business and beyond; we aim to leave things a little better than we found them.
Read MoreIt has been widely acknowledged that Oakman Inns was the first multiple-site pub group to end the use of plastic straws across their 20 plus units. This initiative, which marked Earth Day 2017, set the example across the hospitality industry leading to the removal of millions of plastic straws from the environment. The company has also joined the REFILL scheme where anyone can come into an Oakman Inn and have their water bottle refilled free of charge.
Read MoreThe Cherry Tree – named after the town’s legendary Cherry Fair – is a sensitive and elegant restoration and extension of a two-storey, Grade II Listed house, converted from an old, closed residential care home. The opening was marked by the town’s Mayor, Cllr Jeremy Rawlings pulling the first pint at last week’s VIP Party.
Read MoreThe pub company envisaged by Oakman Inns’ CEO, Peter Borg-Neal, ten years ago is proving to be not only resilient in the current market but is continuing to successfully expand its operations. The Oakman vision was the creation of individual, welcoming all-day pubs that embodied their historical values but which operated at the higher standard expected by modern consumers. Coupled with a strong community involvement, the Oakman brand is generating some impressive growth.
Read More8th March 2018: The sound of clinking champagne glasses were heard the other night on Amersham’s Hill Avenue as the town’s latest – and largest – bar and restaurant, The Beech House, opened its doors.
Read MoreOne of the UK’s fastest growing pub groups, Oakman Inns & Restaurants Ltd, has again been voted by their own team as one of the top employers in the UK, coming 17th in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Read MoreWe all know the old saying, and this Valentine’s Day all bookings made before the 7th February will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a bottle of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Champagne to enjoy with your meal!
Read MoreFor the last few months, the residents of Amersham have been waiting with keen anticipation to see what the major development on Hill Avenue will produce. The wait will soon be over as the contractors race towards completion of The Beech House which will see its doors open next month (February).
Read MoreIn celebration of our 10th Birthday, the driving forces behind Oakman Inns share a story or two about opening The Akeman, the first Oakman, and the amazing journey to becoming an award winning, thriving organisation of 20+ pubs with over 500 employees. Here's to the next decade!
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