Ship Inn Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Most importantly the food was hot, portions sizes were very generous and certainly value for money."
• "Delicious steak. The sticky toffee pudding was delicious."
• "The food served at the Shipp Inn was amazing! All fresh food, the best desserts ever."
• "Two nights in a row here and both nights superb food."
• "The food was superb and mine was hot as I tucked in as soon as it was served."
• "Absolutely excellent food recommend to anybody we were there on a visit but we live 200 miles away and wow what food."
• "All the food was beautifully cooked, no rubbery turkey, crisp yorkshire puddings and vegetables NOT boiled to oblivion."

Cons:

• "The food I was given every night was pretty terrible, raw sausages and gammon on the mixed grill, cold seard scallops."
• "Although the food tastes okay, raw pork gave me food poisoning."
• "The chicken was like old boots and service lame."
• "The food was OK but not brilliant. I had the fish grill and unfortunately you could immediately tell the salmon was from a frozen fillet and not fresh."
• "Food was mediocre, yet costly, I had tasteless fish, mushy peas and chips."
• "Lovely location, terrible food! Out of 6 meals 2 were as expected, 2 got sent back and 2 we ate as we couldn't be bothered with the hassle."
• "The seafood risotto had clearly come fresh from a microwave container and was devout of flavour (and fish!)."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff are friendly and attentive as they always have been on previous visits."
• "Friendly bar staff and nice atmosphere."
• "The staff were friendly and efficient."
• "The staff were very efficient and the food was really well done."
• "Table service was prompt, checking in for additional drinks, asking if our meals were ok, etc, all the expectations you would require."
• "Welcoming staff, had a fabulous server."
• "Staff are really nice and professional, especially the young lady who I think is the manageress."

Cons:

• "I didn't feel welcomed at all so I simply left."
• "Overall I thought the service was quite poor."
• "So disappointed when told by the barman 6.30-7pm on the 22/8/23 they were not taking anymore food orders."
• "Service was poor they got our order wrong didn't ask for sauces and then waited over half hour for plates to be taken and dessert menu."
• "Service was terrible, starters came out at 9.30pm and we didn't get our main meals until 10pm!!"
• "The only issue I have with this place is the service. It was diabolical."
• "Service unbelievably disastrous."

Ambiance and Cleanliness

Pros:

• "Entire setting was clean and tidy including the toilets."
• "Nice decor and comfortable furniture."
• "Good pub for families. Spacious dining (doesn't feel cramped)."
• "The décor is contemporary, clean and comfortable."
• "Stylish interior design with lots of wooden beams. Comfortable seating, and a calming atmosphere for the weary cyclist."
• "Really lovely little find!"
• "This is a great pub. Comfortable and well finished."

Cons:

• "The outside was also very shabby I might not have gone in but was staying at a premier Inn and that's where our meals were."
• "Hotel looks like a 70's US motel from the outside."
• "The whole food area was very shabby looking."
• "Toilets are a bit gross and the doors are warped in there so not all the doors close."
• "Hardly anyone in pub, no atmosphere and was rushed to have our 3 courses."
• "The kitchen door we sat next to slammed shut every 5 seconds."
• "Tables felt too close together, very busy. For my 1st time of eating in a restaurant since lockdown I didnt feel very comfortable."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Certainly to eat here again."
• "We had a mid week lunch for four and it was fantastic value for the money."
• "Great food, great atmosphere and great price."
• "We all had drinks and mains only and the bill came to £45 which I think was pretty reasonable."
• "The price was good especially as we had 33% off."
• "The food is fantastic value for money."
• "Lovely atmosphere, friendly and speedy service plus tasty varied menu at very reasonable prices."

Cons:

• "£6.29 for two mouthfuls is terrible."
• "£3.93 for a pint of Carling really? That curtailed that drinking session."
• "The drinks are overpriced as is the food."
• "Food Average... The food eventually arrived, was over cooked, portions were shocking for prices charged."
• "The bakewell deserts were shockingly small."
• "Food was mediocre, yet costly, I had tasteless fish, mushy peas and chips."
• "Very disappointing, especially for what we had paid!! Wouldn't be keen to return."