The Royal Standard (Ruby's) — Restaurant in Portsmouth

Hands down the most friendliest pub in Portsmouth. Classic and great atmosphere and lots of naval heritage and memorabilia. Good beer and chatty friendly staff. You know you're welcome here..autism friendly also for myself which is a plus because I have found my locals of Waterlooville beyond a disgrace.. too many of the small towns love riff rafs and only locals and know how to bully but I just love all the Portsmouth locals. They all relate and its nice when staff will be decent and admit you don't have to change for nobody. I can't be a fake something I'm not. I love a good pint laugh and Catch up and the customers will happily be good friends. The mother Shipton is also a great boozer..forget the ancient stories on them. The florist. The froddington..too many good places to mention in this town. Bar staff couldn't be more professional...

We went here yesterday with some work colleagues and how accommodating were the owners! This pub is small, yet homely and rather cozy too. Drinks are well priced and music was really good using a juke box. Nice to choose music to play that you want to hear. We even had a dance in this little pub too. People were friendly, the staff were fun and even had a dance with us too. Great little find this one, when we in the area again, we will be sure to...

I originally posted an assessment of this pub,&on reflection it didn't read as I wanted. The Royal Navy is second to none. Lots of signatures of it's heritage decorate the walls. Important we cherish our Naval heritage. Important, too, that we value our public houses. No food available,but I feel a good vibe here always. Relaxed. The Bar Manager has anecdotes about his work with pop...