The Ship Inn at Itchenor Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Although busy, we were checked on often and always with a smile."
• "The staff were really friendly and lovely."
• "Service was lovely, food was improved, the entire experience was first rate."
• "A warm atmosphere was enhanced by genuine staff who were personable and swift."
• "The service was impeccable and the friendly staff went the extra mile to accommodate us."
• "Staff were helpful and engaged, beer good and food nice."
• "The staff there were absolutely amazing and friend."

Cons:

• "shocking service felt like we was not welcome."
• "We booked, were kindly welcomed and seated but from then on the service went downhill."
• "The staff did not apologise for the misinformation on the phone."
• "We questioned when normal fries came out only to be lied to our faces with a response saying they were truffle, we bought this up again later to check and got ignored."
• "Got there early at 3pm, two staff saw us and ignored us waiting to 'check in'."
• "Ordered drinks, people came in after us and got their drinks, despite calling over a waitress who ignored us."
• "Waitress flung milk jug into cup spilling on table and floor ... no apology."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food was very good."
• "We had Sunday pork belly roast, chefs burger and asparagus risotto 🥘 just delicious and delightful."
• "Food looked excellent and very busy."
• "Great food and a really nice atmosphere."
• "Food was delicious."
• "Stunning Roast dinner, I had the half chicken (because I’m greedy) and my better half had the Pork belly.. both meats were cooked to perfection."
• "The food was excellent, and there is a good range of beers on draught."

Cons:

• "Overpriced frozen food. Butter chicken was breaded chicken."
• "Grilled haloumi that was tough rubber and overcooked and cold."
• "The children's sausage and chips was quite salty and the sausages were well overcooked."
• "We chose the chicken and Brie baguette but the bread was dry and flaky, chicken also dry in our opinion."
• "By far the worst Sunday roast I’ve ever had."
• "Overcooked food, roast potatoes that clearly had been made hours before, terrible vegetables and awful meat."
• "The food was not great. My calamari had far too much raw garlic."

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "Large pub in Ichinor village. Good place for a drink and food whilst walking."
• "Lovely pub in a beautiful village, nothing much to do but worth a visit for a walk around the harbour area."
• "Brilliant pub just a few meters from the sea at Itchenor."
• "Love a walk round Itchenor."
• "Great atmosphere as a country pub near the harbour."
• "Lovely traditional setting. Great decor, friendly atmosphere."
• "It's a great nautical flavoured traditional pub near the harbour waters."

Cons:

• "The Covid measures were a little lax, we had to ask at last 3 times to get the table wiped down - then not very thoroughly."
• "The garden is functional and tidy but not massively attractive."
• "A pint of cider and a pint of American style IPA cost £11.60!!! Nothing short of profiteering."
• "Pretty awful overpriced food."
• "The pub itself is nice but for some reason it smelt of urine inside."
• "The salami used was so salty and spicy that it was impossible to eat."
• "Waited too long inexperienced staff too much technology when trying to pay for overpriced drinks. Big restaurant area tiny bar. what is it a pub or a restaurant? Outside back a mess."

Value

Pros:

• "Once you're set up it's easy to order and pay."
• "Had a wonderful meal friendly staff and good beer."
• "Just popped in for a quick beer. Good selection of ales and menu looked good."
• "Good range of beers and great bar food at reasonable prices."
• "Not expensive. Four adults had a drink, a main and a desert each for less than £100 in June 2021."
• "Dog friendly and the sides we had as a snack really nice recommended."
• "Nice selection of ales and a decent food offering at reasonable prices."

Cons:

• "A pint of cider and a pint of American style IPA cost £11.60!!! Nothing short of profiteering."
• "Pretty awful overpriced food."
• "The roast beef dinner we had was a bit overpriced for what it was."
• "So ended up with a lunch bill of £110 for a very run of the mill lunch."
• "It was too expensive however the menu was good."
• "Waited too long inexperienced staff too much technology when trying to pay for overpriced drinks. Big restaurant area tiny bar. what is it a pub or a restaurant? Outside back a mess."
• "The food was nice but sparse was the best description for their ploughman's lunch."