The Standard
Indian street food and cocktails on Hythe Bridge Street — chaat, grills, thalis, and a full bar.
The Standard takes Indian street food and presents it with the kind of polish and energy that makes you wonder why every city doesn't have one of these. The menu draws on chaat, grills, curries, and thali traditions, but the execution is sharp and the flavours are dialled up. It's contemporary Indian food that respects its roots without being constrained by them.
The space on Hythe Bridge Street is stylish and atmospheric — exposed brick, dim lighting, and a cocktail bar that takes its job seriously. It manages the trick of feeling like a proper night out while keeping the food front and centre.
What to order
The chaat is the place to start — the pani puri are fun and flavour-packed. The tandoori dishes are excellent, particularly the lamb chops. The thali is generous and gives you a good tour of the menu. The cocktails have Indian-inspired twists — the mango lassi cocktail is indulgent. The chai is the real thing.
Good to know
Hythe Bridge Street is at the western edge of the city centre, near the train station — useful for a meal before or after a train. Booking recommended for dinner, especially weekends. The lunch menu offers good value compared to evening prices. Vegetarian and vegan options are plentiful and well-thought-out, not afterthoughts.
Nearby
Within a few minutes' walk
