Royal Oak, Welshpool

A Three Star Hotel in Welshpool  dating back over 350 years but little is known of its early history.  Hotel has retained many period features including exposed beams, oak staircase and has open fires in winter.
At one time called the Oak Inn as a large oak tree stood nearby.  The word Royal was added later as it was believed that local Jacobite supporters met in the building.

The Royal Oak seems to have enjoyed a high reputation with Robert Owen remarking 'The Royal Oak rivalled teh Castle (Broad Street) as the leading hostelry in Pool'