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

The Greyfriar, Chawton

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

The Ship Inn Hotel, Porlock

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