Really enjoyed steak & vinny pie w chips & peas. My wife was equally impressed with fish pie w v tasty mixed leaf salad.
Su M
3rd March 2024We read good reviews so decided to treat ourselfs to a delicious Sunday roast today . The plates were very full and looked delicious but sadly some of the fresh vegetables were cool/ cold , the beef rather hard to cut , the potatoes delicious . In fact the taste of the food was excellent but the meal was not piping hot as it should be . The veg was fresh and portions large , just wish the meal was much hotter . The beef although hard to cut was very tasty . We did politely tell the bartender who cleared the table and I spoke to him again when we paid , he assured us he had told the kitchen. We paid for our meal because we did eat it but it was very cold by the time we put down our cutlery . Just to add , we didn't want our meal reheating in a microwave that's why we didn't complain half way through . Constructive criticism and meant with kindness
Rod Squibb
Very pleasant night out with lovely food, all fairly
Karen o'connor
First time in there,my daughter and fiance had just moved near by so we joined them for a drink. Member of staff(only the one)was so welcoming and made us feel at ease and it was a lovely atmosphere x
390NicolaF
We enjoyed a delicious Sunday lunch at the Royal Standard. Freshly cooked and plenty of it. We will definitely return.
Excursion42822180512
Toby welcomed me to hold my best friend's memorial at his pub with only cpl days notice. We had the best time. Toby and his locals were so friendly and accommodating throughout, including pouring me into a taxi to get me home safely. Thank you so much for your kindness xx
MORGAN S
We had a delicious traditional meal with copious side salad. There are menu options with a continental twist and some for dietary requirements. Scott, the Chef, has a fascinating story and conveys his love of food through the excellent dishes he prepares and the attention he gives to his customers. If you want a simple, affordable, step back in time, don't miss the Royal Standard in Upwey, where time has stood still and the ales are as good as any you can remember.
Ali C
Brilliant evening meal, couldn’t have been better we were a party of 16 from age 4yrs to 58yrs all fabulous food all hot, big portions and delicious the little kids were served first, so no dramaThe Landlord, barmaid and Chef couldn’t have done more, the adults even had a complimentary post dinner Limoncello. Highly recommend The Royal StandardKid-friendliness: Kids dinner brought out first all staff had plenty of time for the kids
384suzyc
What a wonderful pub all round! Such a great menu it was hard to choose what to have! We had various burgers and they were all very tasty and delicious. The warm welcome, the wine and beer, the chef who cooks with such pride and enthusiasm, the service; we couldn't have had better. Thank you to the whole team at the Royal Standard.
David C
Amazing food. Highly recommended to everyone. Chef came out and spoke with us about our holiday, which was a nice experience compared to London restaurants, pubs.
Brilliant evening meal, couldn’t have been better we were a party of 16 from age 4yrs to 58yrs all fabulous food all hot, big portions and delicious the little kids were served first, so no drama The Landlord, barmaid and Chef couldn’t have done more, the adults even had a complimentary post dinner Limoncello. Highly recommend The Royal Standard
Sammie G
After ringing about 2 hours before we turned up to see if they would cater for SIXTEEN!!! They did and WOW!!!!! The service and the food was incredible!!!!! For a small local pub, where there was not much staff on! They were very accommodating to 5 tired mums and 11 chaotic kids!!! And the burgers!!!!! I fully recommend the Smokey Scott! The landlord, bar staff and chef were all full of conversation and nothing was too much trouble the shot of limoncello at the end was an added bonus! After a horrible few days of rainy camping this was a fantastic end to our holiday looking forward to coming back for burger night!!!
Stranger7475
An truly superb pub, a real gem and a wonderful find. There's a bit of a story behind this one so indulge me if you will. We (17 large men) had decided to do the Weymouth to Swanage coastal walk in 2 days. After 20 miles in one day we were broken and decided to call off the rest. So the following day back at our campsite we decided a pub lunch would be a welcome treat. We looked online and came across a local pub - The Royal Standard. We called and asked if they would accommodate 17 hungry lads - which of course they could! We turned up to find the outside area set up exclusively for us, with a lovely lunch menu. The food was amazing - all ordered at the same time and all came out together - 17 meals with sides and drinks. I had the Burger with cheese and bacon - beautifully cooked and presented double stacked burger, thick bacon, cheddar cheese, served with onion rings and chips. Among other orders were ham egg and chips, fried fish and chips, chicken salad, and many more. A wonderfully accommodating team and a passionate chef who takes huge pride in his food! And so well priced and reasonable. You'll find in the area that prices - especially on the coast can be high and dare I say overpriced - but not at The Royal Standard - the team here are dedicated to real food for real prices. Can not recommended enough. Once again, thanks to the team from the 17 blokes that descended upon you and cleared you out! Great pub!
Verena P
Outstanding meals, excellent service with welcoming smiles definitely will be back and recommend ?
Maxine O
The standard of food is amazing and prices really reasonably. Large range of pies and burgers both were gorgeous. Gravy is amazing. If we are back this way again we will definitely come back to The Royal standard.
Really enjoyed steak & vinny pie w chips & peas. My wife was equally impressed with fish pie w v tasty mixed leaf salad.
3rd March 2024We read good reviews so decided to treat ourselfs to a delicious Sunday roast today . The plates were very full and looked delicious but sadly some of the fresh vegetables were cool/ cold , the beef rather hard to cut , the potatoes delicious . In fact the taste of the food was excellent but the meal was not piping hot as it should be . The veg was fresh and portions large , just wish the meal was much hotter . The beef although hard to cut was very tasty . We did politely tell the bartender who cleared the table and I spoke to him again when we paid , he assured us he had told the kitchen. We paid for our meal because we did eat it but it was very cold by the time we put down our cutlery . Just to add , we didn't want our meal reheating in a microwave that's why we didn't complain half way through . Constructive criticism and meant with kindness
Very pleasant night out with lovely food, all fairly
First time in there,my daughter and fiance had just moved near by so we joined them for a drink. Member of staff(only the one)was so welcoming and made us feel at ease and it was a lovely atmosphere x
We enjoyed a delicious Sunday lunch at the Royal Standard. Freshly cooked and plenty of it. We will definitely return.
Toby welcomed me to hold my best friend's memorial at his pub with only cpl days notice. We had the best time. Toby and his locals were so friendly and accommodating throughout, including pouring me into a taxi to get me home safely. Thank you so much for your kindness xx
We had a delicious traditional meal with copious side salad. There are menu options with a continental twist and some for dietary requirements. Scott, the Chef, has a fascinating story and conveys his love of food through the excellent dishes he prepares and the attention he gives to his customers. If you want a simple, affordable, step back in time, don't miss the Royal Standard in Upwey, where time has stood still and the ales are as good as any you can remember.
Brilliant evening meal, couldn’t have been better we were a party of 16 from age 4yrs to 58yrs all fabulous food all hot, big portions and delicious the little kids were served first, so no dramaThe Landlord, barmaid and Chef couldn’t have done more, the adults even had a complimentary post dinner Limoncello. Highly recommend The Royal StandardKid-friendliness: Kids dinner brought out first all staff had plenty of time for the kids
What a wonderful pub all round! Such a great menu it was hard to choose what to have! We had various burgers and they were all very tasty and delicious. The warm welcome, the wine and beer, the chef who cooks with such pride and enthusiasm, the service; we couldn't have had better. Thank you to the whole team at the Royal Standard.
Amazing food. Highly recommended to everyone. Chef came out and spoke with us about our holiday, which was a nice experience compared to London restaurants, pubs.
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Brilliant evening meal, couldn’t have been better we were a party of 16 from age 4yrs to 58yrs all fabulous food all hot, big portions and delicious the little kids were served first, so no drama The Landlord, barmaid and Chef couldn’t have done more, the adults even had a complimentary post dinner Limoncello. Highly recommend The Royal Standard
After ringing about 2 hours before we turned up to see if they would cater for SIXTEEN!!! They did and WOW!!!!! The service and the food was incredible!!!!! For a small local pub, where there was not much staff on! They were very accommodating to 5 tired mums and 11 chaotic kids!!! And the burgers!!!!! I fully recommend the Smokey Scott! The landlord, bar staff and chef were all full of conversation and nothing was too much trouble the shot of limoncello at the end was an added bonus! After a horrible few days of rainy camping this was a fantastic end to our holiday looking forward to coming back for burger night!!!
An truly superb pub, a real gem and a wonderful find. There's a bit of a story behind this one so indulge me if you will. We (17 large men) had decided to do the Weymouth to Swanage coastal walk in 2 days. After 20 miles in one day we were broken and decided to call off the rest. So the following day back at our campsite we decided a pub lunch would be a welcome treat. We looked online and came across a local pub - The Royal Standard. We called and asked if they would accommodate 17 hungry lads - which of course they could! We turned up to find the outside area set up exclusively for us, with a lovely lunch menu. The food was amazing - all ordered at the same time and all came out together - 17 meals with sides and drinks. I had the Burger with cheese and bacon - beautifully cooked and presented double stacked burger, thick bacon, cheddar cheese, served with onion rings and chips. Among other orders were ham egg and chips, fried fish and chips, chicken salad, and many more. A wonderfully accommodating team and a passionate chef who takes huge pride in his food! And so well priced and reasonable. You'll find in the area that prices - especially on the coast can be high and dare I say overpriced - but not at The Royal Standard - the team here are dedicated to real food for real prices. Can not recommended enough. Once again, thanks to the team from the 17 blokes that descended upon you and cleared you out! Great pub!
Outstanding meals, excellent service with welcoming smiles definitely will be back and recommend ?
The standard of food is amazing and prices really reasonably. Large range of pies and burgers both were gorgeous. Gravy is amazing. If we are back this way again we will definitely come back to The Royal standard.