The Ship Inn Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Service was brilliant! Staff welcomed us and showed us to our table."
• "The staff member who served us was very polite and professional."
• "Staff very friendly."
• "Service was really good. Quick & efficient even though it was busy."
• "Great service."
• "The staff were really helpful."
• "Staff were lovely & we really enjoyed the Friday night chippy tea menu……2 meals for £15 😀"

Cons:

• "Awful. Service slow."
• "Service wasn't great, long wait for food."
• "Food was good but service was awful."
• "Bar service slow. Half the staff don't appear old enough to serve drinks which is why I presume their standing around whilst customers are three deep waiting to be served."
• "Waited for 10 mins at the bar just to be seated."
• "Service slow. Plates left on the table for a good 15 mins after we had finished."
• "Staff not helpful either."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Excellent home cooked food."
• "When you can get food though its very nice."
• "Food was delicious. We had pub grub, but all 5 of us thoroughly enjoyed our lunch."
• "Food is amazing fish pie, big chunks of salmon, haddock and king prawns."
• "Absolutely love the Ship Inn, The atmosphere is so warm and cosy and there are always new guest ales to try."
• "Food came out quickly and piping hot. We had Lamb Roasts and both enjoyed everything on our plates."
• "The food was out of this world fresh well cooked and hot."

Cons:

• "Had a beef roast dinner this afternoon I have to say the beef was tough! I was dragging it all around my plate."
• "The medium steak I asked for was crucified and nowhere near the 8oz as specified on the menu."
• "Bbq ribs were quite spicy which was not outlined on the menu."
• "BBQ food bar food took 45 mins and was rubbish, pizza disgusting wasn't eaten."
• "All 3 of us had fish and chips. Fish was nicely cooked but by god the chips were rank."
• "Shocking food, steak was like old boots, no seasoning husbands chicken burger was like rubber mushroom on mine was full of grease."
• "Sausages seemed boiled rather than fried or grilled, with rubbery skin and unwelcome texture."

Ambiance & Location

Pros:

• "Dog friendly in designated areas and friendly staff, bet its popular in summer as there is nice outside seating at side of canal."
• "Access to the place is easy by road ( large car park ) or on foot via the towpath."
• "It's set in a very nice location and the drinks are reasonable."
• "The location by the canal is magnificent."
• "Lovely pub which serves delicious food."
• "Fantastic country canalside pub serving an extensive range of beers and a lovely menu for food."
• "A lovely corner of the world, next to a canal. Watch the barges pass while you relax in the garden with a drink."

Cons:

• "They didn't have a lot of beers left."
• "The minimal choices on the menu was also slightly disappointing."
• "The play area has been dismantled and you are not able to eat outside."
• "playing loud unpleasant music outside."
• "I was shouted at as soon as I walked through the door for wearing a face mask?!?"
• "The management are so so rude. It destroys the atmosphere."
• "For that reason I wouldn't say it was dog friendly."