The Royal Standard
Fore Hill, city centre near the cathedral and river · Inn
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A three-hundred-year-old pub on Fore Hill with five boutique bedrooms, a locally sourced menu, and an extensive drinks list in the heart of Ely.
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About The Royal Standard
The Royal Standard occupies a three-hundred-year-old building on Fore Hill, close to both the cathedral and the riverside, and combines a working pub and restaurant with five boutique guest rooms above. Rooms are fitted with free WiFi, smart TVs and tea and coffee facilities, and two shared seating areas give guests somewhere to relax beyond their room.
Downstairs, the kitchen serves fresh, locally sourced food ranging from cut-to-order steaks and traditional pub classics to more contemporary dishes, alongside an extensive selection of gins, whiskies, rums, wines and cocktails at the bar.
Its central position on Fore Hill puts guests within a few minutes of the cathedral, market and river, making it a convenient choice for a short stay built around exploring the city on foot and eating well without leaving the building.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
Given the strange other pubs visited in Ely, this was by far the most professional, welcoming and normal vibes from start to end. Welcomed when entering the bar, very clean tables, wifi. The prices are a bit higher than other places visited for wine and soft drinks, but you're treated really well here. There's a nice back garden area for sunny days, and a lot of space. There's lots of places for more romantic encounters or listening to a someone to give advice. it's highly recommended for this, as many places in Ely, don't offer the vibe or chance for meaningful interactions to happen. Well done!
4 months ago · via Google
Wow what a great pub to visit and eat in. Top notch food upmarket style certainly worth it and well priced fir it's quality and presentation. Pub itself is beautiful and trendy, great stop off point when exploring Ely and accessibility to major car park as well. Great restaurant split off from main bar and fantastic rear garden set up. Can't fault the staff, beer selection or the venue at all, highly recommend
9 months ago · via Google
Best steak sandwich we’ve ever eaten!! Very friendly staff & lovely pub. Hope to visit Ely again.
3 months ago · via Google
Birthday celebration very disappointing. No atmosphere , staff more interested in chatting together waitress was quite rude when questioned about the menu and food was mediocre and for what was on the plate expensive Will not be returning .
4 months ago · via Google
Historic pub with a traditional interior and contemporary touches, offering Modern British menus.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 24 Fore Hill, ELY, CB7 4AF Get directions
- Property type
- Inn
- Location
- Fore Hill, city centre near the cathedral and river
- Star rating
- 3 star
- Guest score
- 8.6 / 10 (180 reviews)
- Prices from
- £90 per night
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Ely