What's happening at The Royal Inn this Summer
We've got plenty in store as we head into 2026 at the Chef & Brewer collection. From special celebrations with the whole family to quiet catch-ups with your nearest and dearest, we'll take care of the food, drink, and setting, so you can cherish time together. Here's a sneak peek at some of the exciting occasions we've got coming up – we can't wait to spend them with you.
Get a taste of freshness with our Summer specials
The most vibrant months of the year have arrived, bringing with them a burst of summertime freshness on every plate! Ah, yes – it's the time for al fresco dining and beer garden gatherings fuelled by al fresco dining and cocktails, so let's all cross our fingers for blazing sunshine all summer-long!
It probably comes as no surprise that our favourite thing about this time of year is delicious seasonal food, and we've poured all of that passion into our sensational summer specials. Whether you're joining us after a mid-morning stroll or settling down for a long, unhurried dinner with the family, our summer specials are always hard to resist... so why try? Go on, treat yourself!
Start off strong with our tasty Pork Belly Bites or perhaps our fresh Smoked Salmon & Crab Salad. Move on to the main event and sample our Lamb Rump Salad or keep things French with our Moules Frites. And of course, you must finish with something sweet, like our fabulously fruity Raspberry & Pistachio Eton Mess.
VAT reduction on kids' meals
Following the Government's temporary reduction in VAT on children's meals to 5%, we're passing those savings directly on to our guests from 25th June to 1st September 2026. That means all qualifying children's meals on our kids' menus, along with selected children's drinks, will be available at a reduced price during this period.
If you're taking advantage of one of our children's meal offers, you'll see those savings reflected too. For example, our popular Kids Eat for £1 offer will become Kids Eat for 88p for the duration of the VAT reduction. The reduced pricing will be applied automatically at the till, so there's nothing extra you need to do. Simply order as normal and enjoy the savings.
What's included?
The temporary reduction applies to:
-Children's meals listed on our kids' menus.
-Kids Eat For £1 offer. This is now Kids Eat For 88p.
-Additional courses purchased as part of a qualifying children's meal deal, including eligible desserts and drinks.
-Children's drinks listed on our kids' menus, including: Fruit Shoot, Innocent Water, Ribena, glass of milk, Yazoo, and fruit juice (standard serve).
What's not included?
The following drinks/offers are excluded from the reduction:
-Cordials
-Carbonated soft drinks