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Nº 157 in 210 in East Cambridgeshire

Nº 37 of 47 British in East Cambridgeshire

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Didn't stay but had dinner. Lovely chatty hosts. There was plenty of space, not too crowded. Special combo for burger and beer was a good deal. Handy to the shops and cathedral, parking just behind. Recommended by locals too, which is always a good sign.

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Emma Peel . 2024-11-09

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The staff were very helpful and friendly. The landlord was also very helpful and friendly. The food was excellent. The hotel has very interesting history.

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David Cornish . 2024-11-07

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Penny behind the bar and the landlord ( who’s name I didn’t catch) are perfectly lovely, as was their beer! I’ll be back 😃

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Skillo Skillington . 2024-10-30

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Wonderful lunch there today! Management team 1st.Class as was the food & drink! Beautifully decorated! Would (&will) recommend.

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Roger Charles Round . 2024-10-28

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Overnight stay to celebrate our wedding anniversary, brother and sister wedding anniversaries. Apart from having to wait approximately 20 minutes for a free space in the short stay carpark behind the Royal Standard, the stay was great. The staff were excellent and friendly. The dinner and breakfast were outstanding and catered very well for gluten free allergy. Definitely recommend a visit to the Royal Standard.

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Nigel Roberts . 2024-10-26

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Walked in, smelt like fish. Was then charged £7.90 for a pint of neck oil, taking the piss.

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Oscar Porter . 2024-10-25

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Stayed there with the family on Sunday night. From arrival to leaving everything was perfect. They have the right combination, staff efficient and friendly, room was clean and comfy. Now the food, can't fault it, it was the best I've tasted for a long time, amazing probably best described it. Great place, food and location with free carpark out the back.

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Stuart Glover . 2024-10-23

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Has always been overpriced for what is a very average pub. Paid an eye-watering £7 for a pint of lager. I have never seen a pint start with the number 7 in any establishment in the entire country. Bit of a joke really.

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Joe Bryant . 2024-09-19

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Best pub in Ely. Great food. Lovely staff. Central location. Dog friendly. Easy parking. Traditional English pub/restaurant and a personal favourite:-)

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piers smart . 2024-09-11

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This is a great pub! Really good food and very friendly professional staff. Our favourite dog friendly pub in Ely ❤️

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piers smart . 2024-08-25

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Went there for Sunday lunch it was orfull the food wasn't hot and service was rushed. We felt that it was overpriced and not welcoming never go back

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david knock . 2024-08-23

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Called in for a snack lunch. The lady who served us was very helpful and friendly. Delicious tender chicken in a lovely spicy sauce, perfect for a snack lunch. Looking forward to going again.

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Jasmine Linsell-Clark . 2024-08-12

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Rooms were really nice Breakfast was superb 👌

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Jan Rance . 2024-08-02

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Enjoyable 1 night stay for a party in Ely. Room lovely and clean. Very low bed but extremely comfortable. Old metal framed windows as I believe its a conservation building bit it let's all of the faintest of noises in. Breakfast was delicious although we had a half hour wait and appart from my husband and self there was only 1 other family of 4. Staff were helpful when needed. The rooms are not accessible friendly as there are only stairs.

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Andrea McLean . 2024-07-28

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Pub was lovely. Bar staff were lovely. Snack wise, the loaded fries were the most unimaginative, boring fries I've ever eaten. Dont just throw some grated cheese and a few jalapeños on some chips, at least melt the cheese! Such a shame

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Mrs G . 2024-07-26

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Clearly the Royal Standard has been a traditional pub, and the front end of the bar can possibly still claim this label. As you move further into the pub however you discover a design that is either very innovative or just plain mad. I thought that the electric green bar and green cocktail bar style seats were a bit risqué then discovered the black spotted animal print covers further on. Even the toilets have very arty and rather attractive radiators. Personally it’s not all to my style (old fashioned git) but I applaud something different that will appeal to a younger clientele and add a bit of fun. Back on planet earth in the traditional part of the pub, and sitting on good old fashioned chairs by the window, our lagers were excellent, as was the service. We enjoyed our visit.

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johnhouston2 . 2024-07-26

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Went for lunch today with my wife, daughter & grandson. Food was very good but what stood out was the attitude of the barmaid. She is everything that bar staff should be: welcoming, friendly & helpful. Top marks.

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kenfergus . 2024-07-22

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My sister and i went to the royal standard as we have just moved to Ely and what a disappointment!! Ordered a sandwich with chips and a drink each with come to £30 which we didn’t mind paying, until we got the sandwiches. My bread was soggy and the chicken and bacon filler was shocking, i could have gotten better from a Tesco pre made sandwich filler. My sisters bread was rock solid which turned to a soggy mess as her sandwich was sat in what looked like water. We then put salt onto our food in which the girl that service us criticised loudly as she walked into the kitchen among saying other things. We did not appreciate that. Overall I think is it overpriced and we will not be returning, the staff need to also be retrained if they think it is acceptable to talk about customs so rudely and loudly

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Jet09612170772 . 2024-07-19

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My sister and i went to the royal standard as we have just moved to Ely and what a disappointment!! Ordered a sandwich with chips and a drink each with come to £30 which we didn’t mind paying, until we got the sandwiches. My bread was soggy and the chicken and bacon filler was shocking, i could have gotten better from a Tesco pre made sandwich filler. My sisters bread was rock solid which turned to a soggy mess as her sandwich was sat in what looked like water. We then put salt onto our food in which the girl that service us criticised loudly as she walked into the kitchen. We did not appreciate that at all. Overall the royal is expensive for what it is. We will not be returning

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Lottie-lou24 . 2024-07-19

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£30 for two sandwiches and two drinks is diabolical. The sandwich itself was soggy, bland and the fries tasted of old dirty oil and as a paying customer I don’t expect to badly spoken about by a waitress to the kitchen staff about putting salt on my sandwich as ‘the bacon is already salty enough’ that’s embarrassing and staff shouldn’t be talking about customers behind their back. Myself and my sister are very disappointed especially as I’ve just moved to Ely and this was my first experience in this pub and most definitely my last.

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Megan Loates . 2024-07-19

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A really nice place to base yourself not just for Ely Cathedral but also for Cambridge 25 mins away on the train.

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Joseph Nicholls . 2024-07-18

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The bed was comfortable, and the breakfast was great (a la carte). Only two complaints: 1) the hot water takes forever to come on...a real waste of water; 2) the rooms were not properly cleaned during our stay, e.g., the rubbish wasn't removed; neither were the towels on the bathroom floor.

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glenn rechtschaffen . 2024-07-02

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Lovely place, menu is limited but has nice selection & staff are friendly & helpful

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Daniella Bradbury . 2024-06-27

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A wide and interesting menu, but crikey the prices! Friendly and helpful staff, nice atmosphere and dog friendly.

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Grace Harper . 2024-06-23

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Good customer service Poor cleanliness in room and entrance to pub , and seating area. Very noisey air conditioning And beautiful leaded window that was haning office by hinge, and desperately needed secondary double glazing as the noisey Road below kept us awake.

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Michele Moulding . 2024-06-17

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Great garden but worst fries I have ever eaten

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Kutan Ural . 2024-06-09

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We received a friendly welcome on arrival. Jody gave us useful information about parking. The room was very comfortable and quiet. Excellent facilities and the breakfast was delicious. I’d definitely recommend staying here and will come back again. Thank you to all the staff.

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Noelle Crompton . 2024-06-02

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I was having a bad day , was in need of a dog friendly pub and a charger. Was welcomed and lovely atmosphere. If I revisit Ely I'll be looking at getting a room here I think. Awsome people made my day :)

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Carrie Field . 2024-05-26

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I had a nice stay here. The location is excellent and the room was fine. The included breakfast was from a menu and was nice. They're also open for walk-ins so they have the longest breakfast availability times of anywhere I've stayed (7:00- noon). I chose the vegetarian breakfast with poached eggs and brown bread: The tomatoes still on the vine were a nice touch. The pub is worthwhile, also.

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Gary Brazel . 2024-05-25

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What a great experience and a pleasure to meet Mike and May. The pub, restaurant, and hotel are definitely a must visit when in or around Ely, England. We purchased two art pieces by local artists off the wall. The hospitality and the great conversation were well worth an overnight stay at Royal Standar. Make sure you make reservations prior to your visit they book fast. Cheers! 🍻 🥃🇬🇧

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Ruben Perez . 2024-04-18

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Inside it is much bigger than it appears from outside and there is a small garden to the rear. There is a large council park behind the pub and you can gain access from there via a back door. Inside it appears to have been recently refurbished, there is a comfortable bar area at the front and a fairly large well furnished restaurant area towards the back. We chose the bar because it was busier - it was about 2:30 on a Friday afternoon so most diners had left. We only had sandwiches but they were high quality - lovely fresh bread, home cooked bacon and good salad. To drink I had well kept Timothy Taylor. I'd recommend to anyone visiting Ely cathedral because there's not many pubs in the centre of the city.

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LichfieldBoy . 2024-04-17

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Breakfast get out of the heavy rain defo recommend.

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Chris Rutherford . 2024-04-15

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My wife booked a room here for last Saturday. Neither of us had been to Ely before and the location of the pub was ideal. Ely was suprisingly varied and interesting. The selection of bars and restaurants were great. The Royal Standard did not disappoint. The room, breakfast and team were all fantastic and a particular shout out goes to the manager, who appeared to always be on duty, smiling and extremely professional.

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snikiel . 2024-04-15

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stopped for bit of lunch, was lovely. husband is still raving how nice the bread was!!! Good ingredients prepared well. Definitely will go back

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Jo Cooper . 2024-04-09

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I just wanted to share a review of this hotel, because they were so helpful when we experienced a problem with one of our rooms (not their fault at all, just one of those things). Staff went above and beyond and our stay was great. I also want to note that their breakfast was one of the best we've ever had - absolutely delicious!

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Laura Fanthorpe . 2024-03-14

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We came here after the Ely beer festival, on a Saturday night when most other places were full. The food was nice - I had the ribs - but it was all so expensive. The staff were friendly. I found the metal tables were pretty cold though! If it was reasonably priced I’d certainly return, but not at those prices I’m afraid.

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Flying_and_Eating . 2024-02-20

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Welcoming atmosphere - met friends for lunch and it was clear that it was a popular place with the locals, which is a pretty good indicator that you are going to have a good time. The food was wonderful - I don't normally have fish n chips outside of a chip shop but this was exceptional. Huge piece of cod, massive (too large if anything) chips and peas and homemade tartar sauce. Couldn't fault it. For a drink I had the Blue Moon White belgian beer - WOW!! It was so smooth and tasty I had to stop myself from drinking it too quickly. A thoroughly enjoyable lunch.

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sharonhY2836DN . 2024-02-17

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A good sized pub, very popular at the weekend so there is a good buzz about the place. I ordered the beef shin ragu gnocchi, which unfortunately was SO greasy. The gnocchi itself and the beef was nice, but it was sitting in a bowl full of liquid fat rather than a sauce like I was hoping. I understand when slow cooking this cut off beef you get a lot of fat, but I would expect it to be strained off somewhat. My mouth felt coated with grease for some time after, which was unpleasant. My friend ordered the chicken burger, which was a few pieces of very thin fried chicken, again very very greasy. A thicker piece of chicken with lighter batter would be much better. Also - a suggestion to the management. The booth seating is tall so your feet can not reach the floor, and there is nowhere for your feet to rest on under the table. It is uncomfortable to have your legs dangle with no support, so I would strongly recommend the management looks to put footrests/bar or something under the booth tables to make them more comfortable.

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Yogi127 . 2024-02-17

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Friendly staff serving a good range of drinks at reasonable prices. Food isn't your normal foodservice offering from a random supplier, behind the scenes there must be a talented chef. Daily specials available like burger chips and a pint £15 and the quality is very good.

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Lowestoft-Reviewer . 2024-02-15

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Nothing particularly wrong with the service or ambience but the drink prices are just ridiculous. A pint of Neck Oil is £7.40! The bar staff blamed it on the brewery when we challenged them on it, but this popular pint is well under £7 in any other Cambridge pub that I’ve drunk it in. Other drinks equally expensive. Just no need for it and we now won’t be going back. Ely has plenty of other decent pubs where you get much better value for money.

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Chris T . 2024-02-15

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The tastiest full English breakfast I have ever eaten in my life! I stayed at The Royal Standard on Saturday night with 2 friends for our visit to the Luxmuralis show at the Catherdral and my only regret is that we didn’t eat our evening meal here as well as breakfast. It’s a beautiful character filled building and the rooms are tastefully decorated with modern facilities. Super comfy mattress, lovely squidgy pillows and a lovely rainfall shower. The staff were lovely and welcoming and advised us where to park and when for free. The breakfast was my highlight though and I loved getting to eat it by the window people watching. Overall great value and location.

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Rachel James . 2024-02-13

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We live locally & The Royal Standard has become our favourite place to eat. We had dinner there last night and even though it was very busy staff were ready to make our evening enjoyable. Table service was excellent from start to finish. Both my pork tenderloin and my husband’s fillet steak were outstanding: food quality, flavours and presentation. There was a buzzing atmosphere in the bar and relaxed chat in the restaurant. We had a perfect evening and will be back soon!

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Sally Simpkins . 2024-02-11

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Good beer, very surprised at the amount of people there on a Saturday afternoon! Not surprised it's such a popular place. Great atmosphere.

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Trev . 2024-02-11

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I will be recommending The Royal Standard to everyone! The food was outstanding, the service was excellent and the price was great too! All 3 of us had a roast dinner and I'm still talking about it!

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Sandy DODD . 2024-02-06

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This was our second visit to the Royal Standard in Ely and, once again, it didn't disappoint. We had a small double room as the one we had before wasn't available but this was equally as comfortable. The staff offer a warm welcome and we accessed our room immediately despite arriving before the requested check in time. On both occasions we've found the staff to be extremely friendly and helpful, either with local knowledge or assisting with luggage. We ate in the bar on the first night and were offered a wide selection of food and drink. Wednesday night was burger and a pint for £15 which my husband enjoyed. Breakfasts can be taken between 7 and 12 so no rush for those wanting to enjoy a lie in. We had a day in Cambridge as the journey is only about 11 minutes so perfect for a trip out. We'll definitely return in the future.

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Experience51877 . 2024-01-30

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Popped in for breakfast with running friends and I was glad I did, because kippers is on the menu here! Don’t like kippers? They do other stuff too! My breakfast was great, it didn’t take long to arrive and the service was friendly. My friends all had breakfasts they were pleased with. I recommend the breakfast served in this pleasant pub!

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justinsG3066KF . 2024-01-20

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The food here was rather substandard, ordered a chicken burger which was ok but I can’t say there was much chicken in it… a lot of batter and the chips were also cold. It was fine, the staff were pleasant enough but I wouldn’t return for food.

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Michaela W . 2024-01-15

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Just had a quick pint here. Tricky getting served when all the seats at the bar are taken and a long wait when people are ordering cocktails but really nice staff and customers and great choice of beer and cocktails (that are delicious)

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Philo Knapp . 2024-01-10

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A great pub. Nice atmosphere and we had excellent evening meals. There are old bakery ovens that have been preserved, and make an interesting feature, in the dining area.Lots of history. Highly recommended.

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Kay Mercer . 2023-12-21

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Lunched there. Excellent food, nice service, very handy for the free carpark nearby. I recommend the chunky chips! Definitely worth trying.

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Alasdair MacLean . 2023-12-20

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After booking an event at the nearby Maltings, we decided on this for a one night stay. Very good choice. We were shown to our room by a very helpful young chap who efficiently gave us info on TV, heating etc. We booked a junior suite which was very nice. Bar is very welcoming albeit a little pricy ( this is Ely, a junior version of Cambridge I always think) so to be expected. We booked breakfast and I'm glad we did. Very nicely presented and again, lovely staff. Overall, a very pleasant stay. Hopefully we will return.

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howard b . 2023-12-16

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I had the best Turkey roast here that iv had in a long time. The place has been redecorated, so new pictures need to be taken to show how lovely and welcoming it is .

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Mig . 2023-12-11

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Crackin' location on the hill Ely. A very charming venue with a great choice of drinks, including high-end gins and some beers that are often hard to come by! Super friendly and professional staff.

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Luke Blunt . 2023-12-10

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Excellent Christmas lunch and friendly, helpful staff.

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Paul Nelson . 2023-12-06

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Becky, the Manager, is more willing to serve a drug dealer than regular customers. The guy in question assaulted me on camera. He's barred from 2 other pubs.

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Ralph Holland . 2023-12-06

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I arranged a lunchtime meal for a group of 10. We chose from the set lunchtime menu. The service was very good and we agreed the food was excellent all round. Very pleasant dining experience.

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garystevens59 . 2023-12-04

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We were a group of 18 friends staying in the local area and wanted somewhere for lunch..At very late notice.! We found this pub online and to our happiness , they could fit us in , with only 90 minutes notice. The food was excellent, staff helpful and reasonably priced! Great! Would recommend!

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december1965 . 2023-11-20

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Decided to stay at this place due to its location which is close to Ely cathedral. There is a large free car park at the rear of the premises and it only takes a minute or so to get to pub. We were greeted with a very warm welcome from the female members of staff and very quickly shown to our room for the night. It looks like the rooms have been recently upgraded and are in an excellent condition. We were at the top of the building with windows both to the front and rear. Although the windows are wooden there was barely any road noise overnight. Bed was comfortable and I felt at home. We decided to eat at the pub for our evening meal. Wow! The portions were by far the biggest I have ever had in similar locations and my eyes were way bigger than my belly and sadly I left a lot of food, though I must stress had nothing to do with the cooking as everything tasted so good. Breakfast was a similar tale. Clearly everything was freshly cooked as breakfast took around 30 minutes to arrive which was fine as we were continually asked if we wanted more tea. I wouldn’t hesitate to return given the opportunity. Lovely location, lovely staff and lovely food.

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northernscum2481 . 2023-11-05

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Very busy, but excellent service largely by young staff. Sunday roast was served quickly and was fairly good ( beef a little chewy). Overall a good experience, have been several times in the past, and if anything this was better than before. Well done the team. Will go back again.

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8JohnF . 2023-11-05

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Bar area both baby and dog friendly, with a very safe highchair. 3 different breakfasts ordered and as fussy eaters we were all impressed with the meals presented. Baby portion of scrambled egg on toast was well cooked and creamy. My eggs Florentine was perfectly cooked with runny yolks, and simply the best Hollandaise sauce I have ever had. Due to illness I was only disappointed that I could not finish the generous portion. The all day breakfast, and bacon with pancakes and maple syrup were equally well presented and reported as excellent. In summary the food was exceptional, the staff were very pleasant and the atmosphere relaxing. I will definitely visit this pub again when I am in the area.

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GLPRICE1 . 2023-11-05

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Lovely stay in this old pub. Comfortable, warm and well decorated room. Very clean, a big cupboard for hanging clothes, even a half decent hair dryer. A large, well lit mirror would be useful (only minor moan). Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was top notch. Ely is lovely small city with a good selection of restaurants. We used it as a base to explore Cambridge.

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147thaleiaa . 2023-10-24

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Exceptional evening and night at this wonderful venue! Dinner and breakfast were superb! Accommodation was high quality and very comfortable!! Will certainly be back!!

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Rebecca T . 2023-09-23

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Stayed 2 nights August 2023, very friendly helpful staff. Our room was very clean, well appointed, Very comfortable bed. We had a meal on the evening, my wife was able to select two sides in place of a main, all well presented and good quality. The price was normal for a hotel in this part of the country. We had breakfast included in our deal, very good sizeable helping, may not be to everyone’s taste or ability to finish! I would have preferred to be offered a refill of coffee, I’d finished mine before my food arrived. The bar in the evening was pleasant, again prices reflect the area. The staff were very friendly. A pleasant place, with good food, good choice of drinks.

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footsore111 . 2023-08-20

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Great surroundings and very clean premises. The staff are very friendly and the service was excellent all-round. The food was of good quality and portion sizes acceptable. This place is not cheap for either food £25 plus for two courses or drinks £6.20 a pint of San Miguel lager or Aspinall Cider. If your not squeamish about the costs then this place is well worth a visit but I would be hesitant to return based on this visit and Ely has plenty more to offer and better value.

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SMUTTYREMARK . 2023-08-14

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Went for dinner and Jazz first thursday in August. The pub itself is cosy, Dickie Deveres jazz band were excellent and very entertaining . My partners meal of fish and chips was poor, both the fish and chips were overcooked and dry , the green beans on my sausage & mash wete so undercooked to almost be raw and desert ,which was supposedly sticky toffee and butterscotch was dry and so overpriced as not to be funny. I shan't go on about the price of drinks but let you find out for yourselves !!!. All in all below average food at over inflated prices but cracking music and entertainment from dickie .

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R33SY . 2023-08-07

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We were here for two meals. Both meals were delicious, excellent service, and the restaurant clean & welcoming. We NEEDED coffee, it was delicious. The Full English was everything we anticipated/expected/enjoyed, as was my Eggs Benedict with salmon, at breakfast. We came back the same evening because the Standard was one of the few place open for a meal the Sunday we were there. The Fish and Chips were good, and my tomato Gnocchi was delicious. Two thumbs up!!

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Dianne S . 2023-07-30

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Very disappointing, have eaten here many times but never been this poor. The menu had 6 items of 9 all burgers ! Lamb burger was poor, over cooked and tiny. £9 for a glass of red wine.

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Nomad40342985616 . 2023-07-29

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We’ve been a few times with different friends, since finding this restaurant. The food has always been excellent & the staff friendly & helpful. Our last visit was last night & we had a great evening as usual. A special mention must go to the prawn starter, it came with tagliatelle in a sauce which was a little hot (chilli), but what a fab tasty dish. I’d definitely recommend that to start.

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ToffeeCambs . 2023-06-16

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Absolutely shocking food at rip off prices! You have to pay for chips and everything extra. If you order steak the garnish is free!!! Honestly it’s a complete rip off, quality is crap. You don’t even get a wedge of lemon with calamari! We also had to send back the venison burger. It was dryer than cardboard.

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MJTheHungryPlumber . 2023-05-21

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The restaurant was full but did not feel crowded. Service was great and staff polite and cheerful, the food came quite quickly. The food was excellent, hot and tasty. I had butternut squash, chilly and coconut soup with warm bread it was amazing. We had steak etc for mains (mime M/R and the other Med) best steak in a long time. They get it locally. Another table had desert and it looked fab so we had the rhubarb crumble, again it was lovely. We will be going back with friends.

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Karl S . 2023-04-30

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We stayed here for one night. We had a lovely meal with a lovely bottle of wine. The room was good and the hotel is centre of Ely. We enjoyed the breakfast in the morning and would come back again.

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T8781OJteresac . 2023-03-26

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We were looking for a 2 night getaway within 2 hours of home and, very luckily, selected the Royal Standard situated on Fore Street in Ely. It fitted the bill perfectly. We arrived late morning but the room was ready so we had access immediately....

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Experience51877 . 2023-03-07

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Loved the surroundings and decor and the free car park just behind was a big bonus for us . Staff were very friendly. We all enjoyed our food ,it was all tasty and well presented . The only downside for me was that it was...

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Mrsp1965 . 2023-01-28

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We struggled to find somewhere to eat in Ely today, it felt like the whole town was out at lunchtime. Food was ok but nothing more than that, and seemed ambitiously priced (£5 for a side of fries anyone? If not maple-glazed carrots can be...

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UKHec . 2023-01-21

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Friendly and good food and drinks. Food is simple but tasty with friendly staff and a busy bar with a good atmosphere. Small outdoor area too

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Ps123456789 . 2022-11-20

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Just had a great three night break here. We had a double room with bath and although the bedroom is fairly compact, it has everything you need, including safe, air con, hairdryer, ironing board and kettle. The bed and pillows were really comfortable although the...

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Robinfriends . 2022-11-11

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Great and friendly staff, eat dinner in the restaurant tasty and good value and the breakfast ( full English) all the bacon and sausages local sourced best breakfast in a very long time.

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60kevin . 2022-11-06

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Exactly what you would expect from a traditional English pub. Good choice of food, well presented by a helpful staff.

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Peter F . 2022-11-04

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Delicious food - fresh ingredients-beautifully cooked. Interesting menu. Very friendly service. Highly recommended.

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AOBristol . 2022-10-05

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Fantastic visit to Royal standard for my partners birthday! The food was amazing, I had steak cooked medium perfectly, he had the beautiful locally sourced burger. I had let them know in advance it was a birthday and they came out with candles and the...

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Christy R . 2022-10-04

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Dear staff, It was a pleasure to be hosted by your restaurant staff Jo, especially after we have been let down by another restaurant on Saturday, 1st October 2022. Jo was a very accomodating host and made sure he found us a table despite a...

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Надежда Р . 2022-10-04

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Came for family Sunday lunch and happy to find space and be accommodated with our dog. But our hungry teens became miserable after 45 min wait for food. Their Ribs were good but the rest of the food was pitiful. Overcooked, dry, and meagre portions...

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H7391IGjohnl . 2022-09-18

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Service was pretty good and friendly. Had fish cakes for starter which were nice. Partner had duck pancake roll which was tiny and there was only one. Has steak for main steak was cooked well. Only problem is you have to pay an extra £5...

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MJTheHungryPlumber . 2022-09-11

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My wife and I went there for a quick dinner, an elderly looking manager (ish) came to take the order quick! Made us feel he has better things to do. We ordered 2 beef burgers one single and one double beef as he offered (without...

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janosm124 . 2022-07-26

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Lovely hotel, staff made us feel welcome straight away.The room was spotless and air conditioning made it even better. The bathroom was very roomy with a large walk in shower. The river was a 5 minute walk away in one direction and the town centre 5 minutes in the other direction. Lovely comfortable bed gave us a good night's sleep and I can honestly say that the breakfast was the best I've had ! Q

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848mickm . 2022-07-09

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Had a drink and club sandwich in the pretty garden on a sunny lunchtime. Nice friendly pub, worth a visit

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Sarah M . 2022-06-23

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We checked under our bed & it was very dirty also room needs painting & settee is badly stained along with most surfaces in the bedroom. Having traveled by train we could not just leave were as if i were in my car we certainly...

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CORTINA1600E . 2022-05-15

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Went for a Sunday lunch . Service poor . Nutroast dinner average . Forgot our olives and bread but they did deducted from the bill . Pricey for the food offered. No going back though 😕.

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H4791KRpatriziap . 2022-05-15

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Passing through on a date, thought we’d pop in for old times sake. Drinks good, quite dear but not silly, friendly staff. Clientele…. Disappointing. First sip of wine and someone barges past my chair shouting to a group about how they’d “Just twatted some geezer...

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Li S . 2022-05-15

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We recently stayed at this Hotel and could not fault the rooms or bathrooms. Check in was fast and the late check out was a bonus. Cons: Central location. Excellent room and bathroom décor with an extra large bed. The bed was really comfortable with...

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Safetyman_11 . 2022-05-13

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My wife, daughter and I ate here after a day's sight seeing in Ely. It is situated next to a large public car park (free) and has access via the beer garden overlooking the car park. It is pleasantly furnished and the staff are friendly...

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Jim H . 2022-05-02

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Friendly welcome, lovely interior with artwork by local artists on the walls to purchase, or just admire. Good choice of drinks. Very good meal.

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Bisel2014 . 2022-04-26

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Outrageously expensive….this plate was £48, no wonder there is no photos of the portion sizes anywhere in the pub. The fillet stake £30 was supposedly with a salad that’s the few leaves of greens. Ribs £15 and a bowl of garlic butter £3 Won’t ever...

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Paul C . 2022-04-20

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Good location in town centre. It doesn't have its own car park but there is plenty of car parking at the rear of the hotel. My husband and I stayed in the suite on the second floor. Very comfortable room with seating area. We didn't...

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Dr Jane Y . 2022-04-19

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We booked to stay here for one night in a junior suite en-suite (Room 5) - the room was very nice and well laid out - there were a number of stairs to climb to get to the room but I think it was worth...

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GillMargo . 2022-04-10

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Stayed for 2 nights at this lovely hotel. Booked the small double (only room available on our stay). Room was very clean, lovely bathroom & comfortable bed. Had our evening meal which was delicious! Washed down with a couple bottles of wine! Breakfast on both...

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kevincX1767NA . 2022-03-21

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Had Sunday lunch here. The food was okay but you don't get much for your money. However, £6 for a small diet Coke was outrageous. Perhaps the drinks' menu should be available for customers to see alongside the main menu. I would not recommend and...

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Boobyboobs . 2022-02-27

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Good, central location ideal for the cathedral. The rooms are quite compact (depending on your room you may be at risk of banging your head on the sloping ceiling) but the beds are comfortable. Decent showers too - if anything the water is too hot....

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GeoffC164 . 2022-02-18

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Very good value. Room was compact but clean and cozy. Staff very friendly efficient despite being rushed off their feet. Lunch was very good and smaller portions available. Breakfast was extremely good, Eggs Royale was exceptional and my kippers with wilted spinach and toasted sourdough...

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NorthStar21813379142 . 2022-02-06

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Popped in for a pint and a small Bute to eat. The decor and general ambience of this restaurant is great, staff are welcoming and knowledgeable. The menu is great and sources local produce from what I can see. We ordered two starters, both were...

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matt e . 2021-11-27

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