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I dream of being here!
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Everything a pub should be.
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Well Christmas is over. Once again there was a marvelous Christmas lunch (how do they do it ?). With the bracing weather plus the general seasonal jollity (which seems to flush people out into the fresh air) there has been a steady stream of walkers and strangers with children in tow. It really does liven up proceedings having strangers visit and discover the typical Ripley welcome and the bonhomie of the regulars.If only they would remember to shut the door when they leave. Cheers and mine's a pint !
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"Listen! the wind is rising,
and the air is wild with leaves,
We have had our summer evenings,
now for October eves! "
Ripley bonfire cometh but more importantly Harry's ritual lighting of the fire. More chuckles to be had with rosy cheeked locals warmed by Abbot and the glowing embers.
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cracking theme nights and try sunday afternoons "turet therapy" its F**&543g superb
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Charming English pub; glad my old chums recommended it.
anonymous - 30 Jun 2009 20:55 |
It is a real pleasure to see such a posting from someone of obvious discerning taste (a Clifford James shopper). I do take issue with the transportation issue however. It may just be a case that the bus options and time tables are not fully understood. The 462/463 service between Woking and Guildford is very good, although the frequency of service could be improved. The drivers are also an unreservedly jolly bunch. If 'princemonolulu' (what a lovely username) had stayed on the train until Guildford he would have found he had the advantage of an additional bus service. The 515 from Guildford to Kingston, via Ripley. A choice of two bus routes ! How well the village is served. Please take note that if you are thinking of visiting on a Sunday the 462/463 doesn't run so the 515A is the only option. On Sunday the services which coincide with opening hours (12 noon to 3 p.m. prompt) leave Guilford at 10:40 a.m. (a little wait on the bench outside until opening time) and 13:10 (my personal favourite). I would recommend bringing a packed lunch or a picnic as since the fuse has blown in the plug to the microwave one can no longer enjoy a tasty 'pub lunch'.
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Lovely recommendation by my good mate! Well worth the visit.
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Having ventured from dear old London by train to Woking and waited for ever for a bus to Ripley (a short bus hop I was advised! Will I never learn? A horse & cart would have been quicker) I found the shoe shop that I was after; Clifford James opposite "The Anchor". Great shoe shop for those chaps such as myself with large "Plates). Wishing for a drink instead of waiting for half an hour in the rain at the bus stop, I ventured into the "Ship". What a find! Old English, Wood beams, true roaring, smoking open fire. Knarled old, red faced country farts huddled against it for warmth. Old Fart being a true description of one old military boiler brewing away and hobbling outside just intime to let rip. Thank god for the smoking ban, or he would have blown the place to bits. Obviously no class chap, ex-army type. The Royal Navy would never sink so low. However, one can't blame the Landlord & lady for some of the characters that enter within. And in respect to the Landlady, what a warm and welcoming young Welsh girl she is. Open hearted, funny and informative of the history, nature of place and people. The reason for the pub being called the Ship, and the Anchor along the way is due to this being the Old London/Portsmouth Road. Hello Sailor!! Hence the warm and happy vibes within I believe. I was introduced to a local brew called "Tea", 4 percent. Lovely,lovely stuff. Must seek it out in London. In all, a marvellous, and very pleasant, unexpected treat of a pub. Well worth the vist chaps & chapess' if your nearby. Enjoy. Must bring Nicholas Cage along; a favorite with the lovely landlady.
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Lived in Ripley for many years and although the pub itself is very attractive I would not describe the landlord and wife as remotely welcoming. Occasionally less than usually hostile but never welcoming!
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Re. smurf last post, no smoke without fire, just because two people post similar opinions dont mean they are not valid, first impressions last.
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The Ship is one of my most favourite pubs. I used to be a regular but unfortunately with various reasons I no longer go there. I have never had any problem with either Harry or Lisa. They are absolutely great people. I have always been welcomed with warmth. The regulars as wonderful people as well. Very down to earth people's pub as opposed to others you meet in pubs within the vicinity!
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If you actually look both recent negative comments were posted on the same day - i suspect very highly that they were actually together when they went in and had a bad experience! The comments being very similar would suggest this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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told you so !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Avoid this pub! Despite the efforts of embarrassed bar staff, the landlord clearly doesn't welcome visitors and would prefer to maintain the beer cellar for his personal consumption. Try the 'Half Moon', 'Anchor' or 'Jovial Sailor' for a really enjoyable night out instead.
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I can only assume that the Landlord himself is posting the positive comments, as my personal experience of this pub is entirely negative. The landlord is a boorish a**hole, he is unhospitable and treats the pub as if it were his personal home rather than a "public" house. Give this pub a wide berth, there are plenty of far nicer pubs in Ripley.
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nah, never even crossed my mind if i was honest!!!!!
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I think you've just managed to offend 75% of the local population of Ripley!!!! Well done!!!! Ever wondered why you don't get on with them????
smurf - 14 Mar 2008 14:31 |
lived in village all my life and NEVER felt welcome in what is a lovely pub run by miserable tenants and cricket/rugby loving local interbreds!!!!!!!!
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This is just a fantastic pub ! Harry and Lisa will always welocme you with a smile and a joke and the locals won't bite.
Ramblers with wet dogs are especially welcome on a Sunday. Best time is after 3 p.m. Why not ask for a bite to eat while you enjoy your Pint of 'T'
Just remember to CLOSE THE F*****G DOOR when you enter or leave.
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This pub is not at all against newcomers, as the comment below indicates. All i can think is that it wasn't actually the landlord you spoke too, or something had happened!!! With the Ripley Bonfire every year, and the Fete, Charity Cricket Matches and Fairs etc. which all attract newcomers to the area the Ship has always welcomed these people into the pub. Newcomers to the village often end up as locals in the Ship, saying that it was the most friendly one in the village!! DO NOT avoid the Ship - its nice to find a pub that still concentrates on old fashioned values and has not given in to being just food orientated.
anonymous - 5 Jul 2006 10:50 |
A lovely little village pub, where strangers are welcomed and not stared at!! No food, but the beer is in good condition, and the atmosphere cosy and friendly. Can be very busy at weekends. Excellent in winter with a very large open roaring fire, which is complimented by the stone flooring in one half of the bar, and the original beams. Dogs allowed in.
smurf - 14 May 2006 11:41 |
"We don't want newcomers".
Lovely Olde English pub, real ales, roaring fires - but, as the Landlord says "we don't want newcomers".
Nice pub, pathetic attitude.
Unless you live in Ripley, they don't welcome you - so go to The Jovial Sailor. The Sailor is not so nice, but the people who run it, and the people who go there aren't completely mindless idiots.
Avoid The Ship.
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