The Ship and Shovell, Charing Cross - pub details

Ship and Shovell
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Address: 1-3, Craven Passage, Charing Cross, London, WC2N 5PH [map] [gmap]

Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 864)

Nearest tube stations Charing Cross (0.1 miles), Embankment (0.1 miles), Leicester Square (0.3 miles)

Nearest train stations London Charing Cross (0.1 miles), London Waterloo (0.6 miles), London Waterloo East (0.7 miles)

Brewery: Hall and Woodhouse

Pub facilities/features:
Cask Marque accreditation

Suggested by Pauly H on 18 Nov 2002.

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> Current user rating: 7.2/10 (rated by 132 users)
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user reviews of the Ship and Shovell, Charing Cross

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the S and S goes from strenght to strengh, a great mix of regulars, locals and the odd tourist, great selection of ales, lagers and wines - good value considering the location - and oodles better than the pubs around it.


hammer17 - 9 Jun 2009 15:00
Yes, it's a quirky, quaint pub in two halves, but as of Tuesday, I will remember this as the place where I probably tasted the worst pint of lager, certainly in recent years. It was how I imagined budget, alcohol free beer to taste, with a dash of meths. It was called 'export', but I can think of other names - and it wasn't cheap either!

It seems most people stand and drink outside the pub, so my tip is to buy something drinkable from Tesco Metro (for a third of the price) and consume it amongst the crowd, in the open air. Or better still, try another pub!
Alex_Bradford - 19 Mar 2009 22:40
I suppose to do this place properly you should have a drink in each side, but sadly not the time. The larger side has 4 pumps and a TV, the quieter opposite bar 3 pumps, all serve Hall and Woodhouse beers, not my particular favourite but ok for a bit of variety. Some nice etched glass in the larger bar, wood panelling in the neighbour, a strong naval theme throughout with pictures of ships and Admiral Cloudesley Shovell after whom the pub is named. A smaller bar upstairs is known as The Crows Nest.
An ok place but I can't help but feel it is as celebrated for its quirkiness as much as any other feature.
Maldenman - 1 Mar 2009 09:02
It is a busy place, which is not a bad thing these days, a good chatty atmosphere. Lovely pint of Hopping Hare (one of three Badger ales on offer). Good pub (s).
rob372 - 26 Feb 2009 08:34
Interesting bar with good service and well-kept ale, but the crowds are overwhelming most weekdays starting late afternoon through the evening. Well worth a visit anyway.
psark - 9 Jan 2009 01:16

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