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It was previously part of the Orchid Group, specifically their Do Drop Inns chain, but following Orchid's 2014 descent into administration it was bought by Mitchells & Butlers and added to their [[Category Castle Pubs|Castle]] sub-chain.
It was previously part of the Orchid Group, specifically their Do Drop Inns chain, but according to the August/September issue of <i>London Drinker</i>, following Orchid's descent into administration it has most likely been bought by Mitchells &amp; Butlers. We haven't visited since the change of ownership, so some of the information below may be out of date.
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The walls are solid painted blocks of dark grey and dark orange above wood panelling. Seating is a mix of banquettes and mismatched wooden chairs flanking varnished wooden tables, while lighting is a mix of faux-vintage and faux-industrial. Pillars and waist-height wooden screens break up the space, and plastic shrubs sit in small metal buckets on the tables. There's some external seating out the front, as well as a small patio-style part-covered garden to one side.
Seating is a mix of battered leather sofas and armchairs, banquettes, high chairs and tables, and normal chairs and tables. Recessed spotlights in the ceiling are supplemented with shaded lamps here and there. Pillars and waist-height wooden screens break up the space, and fabric flowers sit in small vases on the tables. There's some external seating out the front, as well as a small patio-style part-covered garden to one side.
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[[Kake]] has visited twice now, most recently in July 2019. On a Saturday afternoon in September 2013 (under the old management) the handpumps were clipped for Cottage Brewing Phantom (&pound;1.80/half), Theakstons Old Peculier, London Pride, Greene King IPA, and Courage Directors. There were only a few other customers in, and music was playing, perhaps a little louder than ideal. On a Thursday lunchtime in July 2019, the ales were Laine Mangolicious, St Austell Proper Job, Sharp's Doom Bar, and Hopback Summer Lightning; a pint of lime and soda was 70p. There were again only a few other customers in.
[[Kake]] visited on a Saturday afternoon in September 2013. The handpumps on the bar were clipped for Cottage Brewing Phantom (&pound;1.80/half), Theakstons Old Peculier, London Pride, Greene King IPA, and Courage Directors. There were only a few other customers in. Music was playing, perhaps a little louder than ideal.
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Food is served, apparently all day. In July 2019, [[Kake]]'s aubergine and harissa burger (&pound;11.50 including fries) <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48281046441/ photo]</small> was fine for what it was, though seemed to contain more chickpeas than aubergine. The fries were skin-on, and nicely hot and fresh.
According to a menu viewed on this visit, food is served noon-10pm. It looked like a chain-wide menu, but relatively interesting for pub food.
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They offer free wifi via The Cloud (free registration required).

According to a sign seen in September 2013, there's a quiz every Sunday from 8pm, &pound;1 entry.

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* Photos of the menu as of July 2019: [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48281144252/ sandwiches], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48281046901/ main menu]
* [https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/24010/ Pubs Galore comments]
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* [http://selcamra.org.uk/april-2012-royal-standard-blackheath/ South East London CAMRA article]
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* [https://whatpub.com/pubs/SEL/10852/ WhatPub entry]
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], July 2019. Opening hours taken from the Royal Standard website, July 2019.</div>
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], September 2013. Opening hours taken from the 2014 Good Beer Guide.</div>
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Pub in Blackheath.

It was previously part of the Orchid Group, specifically their Do Drop Inns chain, but according to the August/September issue of London Drinker, following Orchid's descent into administration it has most likely been bought by Mitchells & Butlers. We haven't visited since the change of ownership, so some of the information below may be out of date.

Seating is a mix of battered leather sofas and armchairs, banquettes, high chairs and tables, and normal chairs and tables. Recessed spotlights in the ceiling are supplemented with shaded lamps here and there. Pillars and waist-height wooden screens break up the space, and fabric flowers sit in small vases on the tables. There's some external seating out the front, as well as a small patio-style part-covered garden to one side.

Kake visited on a Saturday afternoon in September 2013. The handpumps on the bar were clipped for Cottage Brewing Phantom (£1.80/half), Theakstons Old Peculier, London Pride, Greene King IPA, and Courage Directors. There were only a few other customers in. Music was playing, perhaps a little louder than ideal.

According to a menu viewed on this visit, food is served noon-10pm. It looked like a chain-wide menu, but relatively interesting for pub food.

They offer free wifi via The Cloud (free registration required).

According to a sign seen in September 2013, there's a quiz every Sunday from 8pm, £1 entry.

Child-friendliness: They have at least four high chairs, but they're the type with no tray and very little back support. There are baby-changing facilities of some kind in the accessible toilet (not checked; this is going by the sign on the door).

Accessibility: Two steps to get in. Once you're in, it's step-free to the bar, toilets (including an accessible one) and some of the seating. The rest of the seating is up one or two steps. Two steps to get out to the garden.

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Last visited by Kake, September 2013. Opening hours taken from the 2014 Good Beer Guide.

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