The Flying Standard

4.1(3,903 reviews)BarsCoventry

Quick info

2-10 Trinity St, Coventry CV1 1FL, United Kingdom

£10–20

About The Flying Standard

On Trinity St in Coventry, The Flying Standard is a pub set in a historic mock Tudor building with period decor on the exterior. Orders go in by QR code or app at the table, with food and drink brought out once placed. The main floor pairs with a small upstairs bar and seating area, and seating runs to booths as well as a spot outside. The British menu comes with a beer selection alongside it, and the week includes Tuesday burger deals and an afternoon set-meal offer. The pub sits near shops and close to bus stops and the bus station, making it an easy stop for passersby.

Good to know

Reservations
Accepts reservations
Parking
Paid street parking · Usually difficult to find a space
Accessibility
Wheelchair: entrance, restroom

Menu & Prices

91 dishes · mains £2–71

Traditional Breakfast£4.99
Southern-Fried Chicken Wrap£5.04
Southern-Fried Chicken Wrap (With Soft Drink)£6.22
Southern-Fried Chicken Wrap (With Alcoholic Drink)£7.75
Small Freshly Battered Fish And Chips (With Soft Drink)£6.83
Small Freshly Battered Fish And Chips (With Alcoholic Drink)£8.36

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Reviews

4.1/5

3,903 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention historic building exterior, qr code table ordering, tuesday burger deal and cheap pint prices.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention historic building exterior, qr code table ordering, tuesday burger deal and cheap pint prices.

Customer Review Summary

Reviewers repeatedly single out the building itself, calling it the best looking Wetherspoons around, with historic charm outside and classic decor within. Close behind is the value: a Tuesday deal brought The Big Smoke beef burger down to £8.86, and another visitor paid just £1.99 for a pint of cider, with breakfast and an afternoon deal meal also praised as tasty and quick via app or QR code ordering. Several mention finding a cosy booth or outdoor seating on busy days, and staff are consistently described as friendly and fast even when the pub is packed. The recurring caveat is the interior itself, described by more than one reviewer as grotty or outdated, with one specifically calling for a jet wash on the toilets and new carpets and seating. Despite that, the atmosphere on weekend and weekday visits alike is called relaxed and good, with food and drinks brought to the table in good time.

Customer Review Summary

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Google user
3 months ago
“Called in for pre dinner drink. It was a hot day so we were pleased to get seats outside, even though it was quite busy. Nice surprise paying only £1.99 for a pint of cider. Would like to have stayed longer.”
Google user
5 months ago
“Order direct from QR code on the table and service delivery was very swift ,it was a Tuesday and they do a special deals on burgers 🍔 ,so i ordered The Big Smoke beef with a sparkling water , normal price would be £12.54 BUT with the Tuesday promotion, the total cost was £8.86 ,, EXCELLENT VALUE and the meal was hot and tasty with good portions , thumbs up to weatherspoons and the flying standard 😀”
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Google user
6 months ago
“Quite a nice big spoons, we were in here on a Saturday afternoon, not too busy but a good atmosphere. Food & drink were brought to the table in good time & the staff were friendly. 😊”
Google user
6 months ago
“This has got to be the best looking Wetherspoon building in the country, I expected it to be some elaborate hotel and restaurant! Once inside It is typical Wetherspoons and the service was good even when it was it was insanely busy.”
Google user
6 months ago
“central location, classic decor, 1 of the nicest looking Wetherspoons pub I’ve visited so far….”

Google user
8 months ago
“Perfect place to spend the evening, lot of food selection to choose from with cozy ambiance.”
Google user
8 months ago
“Visited the Flying Standard with a friend whilst we were in Coventry and we bought a afternoon deal meal and very nice it was too. Despite it being a Monday Afternoon the pub was quite busy, but we found a lovely warm cosy booth to sit in and found it relaxed and nice for a nice conversation ☺️”
Google user
9 months ago
“This is a weather spoons so nothing elaborate going on here except cheap beer and lots of uncomfortable seats. There is a sense of community and the people are generally friendly. The toilets need a good clean like a jet wash. Thr food is basic as one would expect. The entire environment felt very outdated and needs new carpets and definitely new more comfortable seating. The staff are great and served with a smile so that's a bonus point 👊 All in all if you want a quick pint or something basic to eat then this place might meet your criteria.”
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Google user
1 year ago
“Visited while staying nearby in Coventry. What a magnificent looking Spoons this is. In glorious sun it looked even better. It was quiet as it was relatively early so got a table in the window. Ordered our breki and it arrived quite quickly. Delicious as always. It is situated near the shops and close to the bus stops and nearby bus station. Plenty of areas and also a little upstairs bar and seating area. I can see this getting very busy of an evening. A lovely spoons with lots of history.”
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Google user
1 year ago
“Popped in on a 30°c day for a sit-down with a half-pint of ale, and soft drinks for the family. The building from the outside has a lovely historic charm. Once you get inside, it's a little grotty but pretty much what you'd expect from a Wetherspoon pub. Still a great beer selection and prices though, and fast service via the app.”
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Hours

Monday: 8 AM – 12 AM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 12 AM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 12 AM
Thursday: 8 AM – 12 AM
Friday: 8 AM – 1 AM
Saturday: 8 AM – 1 AM
Sunday: 8 AM – 12 AM

Highlights

“Large chain pub in a mock Tudor building known for its beer selection and British menu.”

Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great wine list
Sports
Popular for solo dining

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Paid street parking
Accepts reservations
Outdoor seating
Dine-in
Food at bar
Casual
Onsite services
Beer
Food
Sports
Solo dining

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Casual
Onsite services
Beer
Food
Sports
Solo dining

Offerings· 4: Alcohol
Cocktails
Hard liquor
Wine
Accessibility· 1: Wheelchair accessible restroom

Highlights· 3: Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great wine list
Facilities· 1: Restroom
Parking· 1: Usually difficult to find a space

Dining options· 2: Seating
Table service
Crowd· 2: Groups
Tourists

Location

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The Flying StandardReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating	4.13,903	—	£10–20	historic building exterior, qr code table ordering, tuesday burger deal
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Golden CrossReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating	4.41,269	0.1 mi	£10–20	gluten free menu, historic building, fish and chips