Ship, South Norwood

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user reviews of the Ship, South Norwood

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I was in here on sat 13th before Burnley game on route from Gatwick airport to cental london . Apparently it had only recently reopened and there appeared to be new bar staff being trained. However this didnt in any way detract from a warm atmosphere , friendly locals , good beer and also a pleasant outside seating area. So hopefully i'll get back some day !
canarly - 16 Aug 2011 11:59
This is an OK pub at the top end of South Norwood High Street so it's a little out of my way. I use it occasionally while I'm waiting for my nosh from the nearby Indian takeaway but at other times too. It gets very busy with home supporters on match days but there's usually a good atmosphere and there's no need to use those ghastly plastic drinking-vessels (can't call them glasses). Regular ales are Abbot & Young's ordinary but there are often guests.
rab_noolas - 1 Feb 2009 21:55
Nice pub and friendly staff, can definately spend time in here with mates without agro.
1drinkinglady - 2 Sep 2008 11:59
good beers, good staff and fantastic garden. it looks nice too.
blanksight - 27 Jul 2007 00:54
Couldn't believe my eyes this evening. Walked into The Ship to see a barmaid sneeze into her hands and then pick up a glass and serve it. She then went on to put away the clean items from the glasswasher

Ugh!

Is there no staff training policy, no health and safety policy, no common sense? Do they understand hand washing?
anonymous - 14 Jul 2007 01:36
Best pub in Norwood, Opens up mid afternoon so that would be why it was closed at 1:15.

Will use again next time im in town
anonymous - 27 Mar 2007 17:11
Best Pub in South Norwood? Not open at 1.15 this afternoon (Tuesday).
AnnDee - 19 Dec 2006 20:26
The Best Pub in South Norwood.
chavsum - 2 Oct 2006 18:28
A decent pint of proper bitter at a reasonable price in a proper pub.
Alph_river - 23 May 2006 11:20
After 20 years or so, The Ship is still a pub I visit with pleasure. It's well run, there's a good choice of beers and the atmosphere is friendly. Keep going!
timkholman - 2 May 2006 09:16
I agree with the last comment. Definitely the best in the area. I've spent many good evenings here. It has the nicest people and the best character in the area.
alistaird55 - 21 Dec 2005 14:49
My favourite pub in South Norwood. Friendly and relaxed. Down to earth without being seedy. What a pub should be like. Definitely a pub for the 30+ people. Be warned very busy on match days -sometimes uncomfortably so - but great atmosphere.
Jon Camden - 19 Sep 2004 11:18

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