Alton Towers food guide · The Towers
The Oak in Chains Bar & Grill at Alton Towers is the restaurant formerly known as Woodcutters Bar & Grill. If you’re deciding where to eat between rides, this guide brings together the menu link, a look at the original 2025 prices and practical points to check before you sit down.
Looking for a verdict on the food and service? Read our Oak in Chains review from March 2025 alongside this planning guide.
- Previously called
- Woodcutters Bar & Grill
- Where to look
- The Towers area inside the theme park
- Menu information
- Official dining information linked above; 2025 prices archived below
- Before ordering
- Confirm availability, dietary requirements and any passholder discount
Where is The Oak in Chains at Alton Towers?
The Oak in Chains is inside Alton Towers theme park, in the Towers area. The resort’s 2025 Scarefest map listed the restaurant under “The Towers”; use the official visit-planning pages for up-to-date visitor information. If you remember eating at Woodcutters Bar & Grill, this is the restaurant you’re looking for under its newer name.
Use the resort’s current map to plan your route on the day. Our Dark Forest guide helps you explore that part of your park itinerary, while our 2025 Hex reopening article looks back at the attraction connected with the chained-oak legend.
This is a theme-park food stop, rather than a hotel restaurant. Keep admission and dining arrangements separate when planning your budget.
Children’s meals, vegetarian choices and allergies
The live menu includes a children’s section, making it worth checking if you’re planning an Alton Towers meal as a family. The original 2025 choices included a cheeseburger, chicken tenders and fishfingers; check the live selection rather than promising a particular dish to younger visitors.
The archived menu also included dishes labelled vegetarian or vegan. For today’s options, ask the restaurant team for the latest menu and allergen information before ordering. Historical V or Ve labels are not a substitute for checking the current recipe.
The menu provider says recipes may change and shared kitchen equipment creates a cross-contamination risk. Tell staff about allergies or intolerances on every visit and ask them to confirm suitable choices.
Can you use a Merlin Annual Pass discount?
Merlin’s published benefit offers up to 20% off food and drink for valid Gold and Platinum passholders at participating locations. That does not mean every pass or purchase qualifies. Visit the official Merlin Annual Pass website to explore passes and check their benefit terms, then ask the restaurant whether your order is eligible before paying.
Our March 2025 restaurant review records a passholder discount being applied during that visit. It is historical experience, not a guarantee of today’s offer. For the differences between passes, see our Merlin Annual Pass guide.
Is The Oak in Chains worth a visit?
Our separate Oak in Chains Bar & Grill review describes a mixed March 2025 visit: the food and children’s portions were positives, while the welcome, atmosphere and drink prices drew criticism. Read the full account for what was ordered and the context behind that verdict.
For your own visit, weigh up the menu, the full meal cost and how much time you want to spend eating. A sit-down stop may suit a group wanting a break between rides; if you’re comparing options, start with the other restaurants and food stops in our dining guides.
Before you sit down
- Check the menu displayed at the restaurant for current dishes and prices.
- Ask about the wait and when food service finishes; don’t assume it matches park closing time.
- Confirm dietary requirements and any passholder benefit before ordering.
- Allow for drinks, sides and other extras when comparing the cost of your meal.
Build the rest of your Alton Towers day
A food stop is one part of the plan. Check the resort’s ticket options and visit information for your chosen date.
Before booking, read our Alton Towers tickets, deals and passes guide. You can also explore the resort’s special-offers page to see what is available; compare the dates, inclusions and conditions rather than assuming an offer is the best fit.
Making a longer trip? Our 2026 Alton Towers short-break guide explains things to consider when choosing a stay. Explore the resort’s accommodation options separately from your theme-park dining plans. For an autumn visit, use our Scarefest 2026 guide and check restaurant availability on your chosen event date.
Oak in Chains: frequently asked questions
What happened to Woodcutters Bar & Grill?
The restaurant is now known as The Oak in Chains Bar & Grill. Older Woodcutters references may help you recognise the location, but use the newer name when checking menus and park information.
Are the £19 doughnut burgers still on the menu?
Those dishes and prices come from the 2025 menu reproduced above. The menu source checked for this update has changed, so don’t treat the old doughnut-burger list as current availability.
Does The Oak in Chains have a children’s menu?
Yes, the online menu includes a children’s section. Check its latest choices and confirm prices with the restaurant.
Can you book a table, and what are the opening hours?
We haven’t confirmed a current table-booking arrangement or fixed restaurant opening hours. Check the resort’s restaurants and shops information and ask the restaurant team about service times and seating on your visit.
Where can I find the latest menu?
Start with the official Alton Towers dining directory to find restaurant information, and ask the Oak in Chains team for its latest menu and allergen details. Confirm availability and prices before ordering.
Independent fan guide. The 2025 menu and review are retained as historical references; restaurant information, menus and offers can change.
