Very popular corner house at the top of Edgeley's shopping street. For a long time it was a solid community local with reliable Holts Bitter on the pumps and a major food operation. then followed some years of uncertain stewardship which was a recipe for instability in how the pub performed. Then in late 2017 it was taken on by a couple who had already performed a rescue operation on their other pub, the Jolly Hatters in Haughton Green. Manager Jon Ogden has some 20-plus years experience in the trade and who some drinkers may remember from his time at the Crown, Heaton Lane, and other local pubs. After much-needed work on the kitchen, regular food will be re-introduced. Currently, Thursday curry nights where £2 will buy you a bowlful. The introduction of food may also see the reinstatement of 9am opening, which seems popular with the Castle Street pubs. Two football teams are based at the Royal Oak, they are looking for darts and pool teams to play out of the pub too. They have live sport on TV while a DJ and karaoke will entertain you from 7pm from Friday to Sunday. Real fires and roast chestnuts will feature in the winter months. Match days can see the place rammed, so it's worth knowing when the Hatters are playing at home.