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A great pub. Fantastic real ales. Didn't eat there but overheard 2 conversations about how good the food is. Definitely on my list to go back soon.
5 Mar 2007 17:31
Having first visited The Ship Inn 26 years ago when it was a lovely country pub with first-class beer & food, we've witnessed its diminishing appeal over the last few years... until now. The current owners, since March '06, have made and are still making real improvements. The beer (Exmoor, Cotleigh & St Austell) is well kept and the food delicious. New furniture in the main bar & an impressive patio area have improved it enormously. We really like the cosy 'snug bar'. We're going back for a weekend in June (all the way from Essex) and I strongly recommend 'drew19' gives it another go. He'll be pleasantly surprised. It's the best of the 3 pubs in the village.
4 Mar 2007 15:45
Four of us went here just before christmas for a meal. We all struggled to decide what to have as the choice on the menu was so good. Food was faultless. Great service. If you intend to go there specifically for the food, it's best to get a table upstairs if possible because it has a proper restaurant feel. You'll need to book way in advance though. Beer is kept well. However, because this place is now well known for its food, the main bar downstairs feels like you're drinking in a cafe.
16 Feb 2007 18:38
Went in here on Saturday night. The quality of the beer is excellent as always but the pub is so smokey. Whenever I go in for 'a swift half' my wife can always smell where I've been. This place will be much improved when the smoking ban is introduced but I've heard there's a ground-swell of resistance to the new law from behind the bar. We'll have to wait and see.
2 Jan 2007 15:16
Been in here twice in the last 3 weeks. It had been closed for several months until it was taken on by the guy who used to run the bar in Grays Athletic Football Club. He knows how to look after Real Ale. The 'Brewers Gold' is excellent and he keeps an eye on what's going on in the pub. Before he took on this place, the Theobalds next door had exclusivity on good real ale in this part of town. The White Hart will now give The Theobalds a run for its money.
2 Jan 2007 15:09
The Ship and Shovell, Charing Cross
Went in here on a Saturday afternoon before christmas. The beer is top quality and the place has the feel of a real boozer where kids are not allowed. I'll be going back as soon as I can.
2 Jan 2007 14:58
My first visit here. Only went in because other people I was with wanted to. A typical O'Neill's boozer. I thought I'd have to choose Guinness or cider until I spied the bottled ales in the beer cooler. However, they were all far too cold and it tasted like flat lager. Won't be going there again if I can help it.
21 Dec 2006 15:03
It's a typical Wetherspoon pub but this is the only place in Harrow that serves a decent pint. The guest ales are always on top form.
9 Nov 2006 17:23
Not been here before but decided to try it after reading these reviews. I visited about 5.00 on a Friday night. It's a lovely little boozer in a quiet alley just off the main road. A 'real pub' feel to it. Only had time for one pint and I had a great pint of Theakston's Paradise. Definitely worth a longer stay next time.
3 Nov 2006 22:11
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The Ship Inn Hotel, Porlock
Just enjoyed the weekend in Porlock. There were 20 in our party and we spent Saturday evening in The Ship Inn for a pre-arranged celebratory 50th birthday meal. The ales (Exmoor / Tribute / Otter + 2 more) were all in good condition. The food was excellent. The landlord & his wife and all the staff worked very hard to ensure we all had a great time. We also spent Saturday & Sunday lunchtimes in there for beer & food. I really like the cosy little bar. A proper country pub feel to it. I'll definitely be visiting again when I'm next in the village. I can highly recommend it.
10 Feb 2009 22:01