What should I order at The Standard Inn?

It is best known for its pub food and seafood, especially the steak and ale pie, Sunday roast, scallops, and Korean chicken wings. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the warm pub setting and excellent service, which make it feel like a lively dinner spot in Rye.

Reviewers most often recommend the steak and ale pie, Sunday roast, miso garlic scallops, lamb koftas, Korean sticky chicken wings, fish and chips, and the burger. The scallop dishes in particular drew praise during Rye Bay Scallop Week, with comments about imaginative preparations and local ingredients.

The atmosphere is described as warm, cosy, buzzing, and atmospheric, with an old English pub feel and some quirky features. It seems to suit couples, friends, and dinner guests who want a lively evening meal, while the rooms and breakfast also make it work as a stayover in Rye.

The listed price is $147, and some reviewers say the food is a little pricey, but they still felt the quality and portion sizes justified it. People mention substantial plates, first-class breakfast, and well-cooked dishes like the chicken pie, lamb rump, and seafood as reasons the experience feels worth it.

Guests mention a complimentary breakfast that includes items like home-cooked apple and blackberry compote, along with sourdough, seaweed butter, and a full cooked breakfast feel. The rooms are described as spacious, clean, and full of character, which makes it a practical place to stay if you want dinner and breakfast in the same spot.