ROYAL OAK DAY THURSDAY MAY 29
Grab an oak leaf and celebrate!
Royal Oak Day celebrates the day the crown was restored in England in 1660. After Charles II was defeated by the dastardly Cromwell and escaped, he and a Colonel Carlis hid in the branches of an Oak tree while the troops searched for them below. It is said they carried up with them "victuals for the whole day", which included bread, cheese and of course BEER! (probably more beer than anything else!) Following Cromwell's death, Charles was invited back to England, entering London on May 29, 1660 - his birthday. This anniversary has since been remembered as Oak Apple Day. The tradition became to wear an Oak leaf pinned to your lapel or hat. The day also became known as "Pinch-Bum-Day", as people not wearing an Oak sprig risked getting their bums pinched! There are hundreds of Royal Oak pubs across England in honour of the event. Many pubs have signage bearing no words. A simple picture of an Oak and a crown is enough to elicit the words "Royal Oak" to an Englishman. So grab your Oak leaf, pin it on and join in with the festivities.
Royal Oak Day in Ottawa
Throughout May as part of our Royal Oak Day celebrations, you can fill out a ballot for a chance to win cool prizes. We're giving away a Coor's Light Beer Fridge and a Heineken Golf Bag. Click on the calendar above to see how and when each pub is celebrating their Royal Oak Day.
NEW MENU
Our Spring/Summer menu is now out! Tasty new items to look for are the increasingly-popular Deep Fried Pickle, a delicious new Feta Bruschetta, and Black & Tan Onion Rings (dipped in pale and dark stout beer batter). Due to customer popularity we've included Corona Lime Chicken on our regular menu - basted, seasoned and grilled chicken breast with Corona, fresh lime and chipotle pepper sauce, served with fresh vegetables and rice. Braised Lamb Shank is our other new entree - New Zealand lamb seared and slowly simmered with fresh herbs, garlic and red wine, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Come check it out and make one of these your 'new favourite'!
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