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The Royal Standard, Portsmouth
Landport
Postal town: Portsmouth
PO1 1DE
Reviews of The Royal Standard (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Royal Standard
A traditional little Pompey corner pub, liberally decorated with ships' plaques and other naval stuff. It has been refurbished internally and externally in black and white, but thankfully they have left the original fittings and character well alone. A bank of 3 handpumps offered Courage Best and Old Rosie but sadly both were off. This could be a cracking little boozer with a decent beer or two on.
On 13th August 2022
- rating: 6
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Michael Wright left this review about The Royal Standard
Looks like time is up. Closing on 2nd December 2013
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/time-to-be-called-at-naval-favourite-ruby-s-1-5622790?WT.mc_id=Outbrain_text&obref=obinsite
"The pub, in Edinburgh Road, Landport, Portsmouth, which dates from 1887, will close in its current form on December 2.
It is known nationally and internationally for its close ties to the Royal Navy.
But due to money problems, the family that has run it for generations has had to make the tough choice to close it down, although owner Punch Taverns says it wants to find a new licensee."
On 28th October 2013
- no rating submitted
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E TA left this review about The Royal Standard
A traditional sailors' pub consisting of two or three tiny rooms all knocked together to form a single small bar. This year it celebrated 50 years of being owned by the same family. There are two small tv screens, both unobtrusive. A dartboard and gaming machine provide the main entertainment. The bar staff were very welcoming, the clientele were raucous but friendly. The bar is decorated with nautical memorabilia including an impressive collection of ships' plaques, many historical, which provides a real link to the Navy. Original floorboards and fireplace, and the atmosphere was calm until the jukebox ruined it. No real ale, so good though it is I shan't be making it a regular venue although Jack should include it in a run ashore.
On 9th August 2013
- rating: 5
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Fratton, 0.96 miles, 18 min walk (show)
Portsmouth Harbour, 1.25 miles, 24 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Bar Billiards : No - no space for such friparies - last updated 26 August 2013 by Michael Wright
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Garden : No - No space for that sort of thing - last updated 26 August 2013 by Michael Wright
- Car Park : No - No space for that sort of thing, have to use pay car parks, but buses stop outside - last updated 26 August 2013 by Michael Wright
- Darts : No last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Function Room : No last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Karaoke : Yes last updated 02 March 2013 by Dave McNally
- Live Music : No last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 26 August 2013 by Michael Wright
- Micropub : No last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Pinball : No last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Pool Table : No last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Wheelchair Access : Yes - You would have to brave to try it, No space for them, but no steps or other obstacles, just not really practical - last updated 26 August 2013 by Michael Wright
