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Ship Tavern

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Ship Tavern

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Traditional public house & dining room

Story

Ale House and dining room since 1549. Famous for our quaffable ales, fine fayre and illustrious past. We are proud to return to what British pubs do best; a warm welcome, a good honest pint with quality home-cooked food and exceptional real ales.

Welcome to Holborn's best kept secret!

Address: 12 Gate Street Holborn, London WC2A 3HP, XGL, GB
Phone: 020 7405 1992
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State: XGL
City: London
Zip Code: WC2A 3HP

opening times

Monday: 11:00-23:00
Tuesday: 11:00-23:00
Wednesday: 11:00-23:00
Thursday: 11:00-00:00
Friday: 11:00-00:00
Saturday: 11:00-00:00
Sunday: 12:00-22:30

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Reviews
I am a regular customer of the Oak Room at The Ship Tavern and it is one of my favourite places to have a meal for many reasons. I usually have their Beef Wellington, as it is one of my favourite dishes, but even the starters are all well cooked and tasty. Also, their sticky toffee pudding is divine and I like how they serve it with clotted cream instead of ice cream like many other places. However, what really makes The Ship Tavern special is the amazing staff. Everyone and I mean everyone is friendly, helpful and welcoming. Even when they are very busy, they make time to make sure you are comfortable or just have a quick chat. It really makes a difference. I always look forward to my next visit to The Ship Tavern and definitely recommend it if you want to have great British food in a friendly and relaxing environment.
very cozy place, the service is very good, the food is also not bad for such a price, it took maybe a little more taste, but overall everything is really good, the house wine is great, would I go there again, I really do. on the first floor of the restaurant you can also taste many different beers. after delicious food and a cold glass of beer I was satisfied
I've been to this pub a few times now, sometimes just for a drink and occasionally for dinner. The pub itself is on the ground floor and offers a good selection of beers and a nice chatty atmosphere. The upstairs though is the gem, a really lovely and typically English restaurant. On my last visit I had pork belly and it was delicious, my friends had pie of the day and turbot respectively. All the food was eaten and thoroughly enjoyed, even though the portions were enormous. Our waitress was really charming and efficient. The wood panelling and total decor is classy. Nothing to dislike in my view.
Beautiful Pub inside and out. Dog friendly, staff are great, coffee & wine were good. Will definitely be back to eat as the food on the menu looked really tasty and unlike the typical pub fare.
Excellent service, delicious food, great atmosphere. This places got it all. Been there a couple times and loved it each time. This is one of the places where you could bring your friends who visiting London. Sadly I don’t have a video of one of the meals which they serve with a domed lid with steam inside, looks impressive! and taste amazing as well. Their desserts are very good too! So, basically anything they serve will not disappoint you. Definitely recommend! The staff is always nice and polite.
Upstairs for dining -- cozy small and tight, downstairs is the tavern. Wonderful atmosphere with standing room outside. Everything from bar snacks to small dishes to real meals; I had the smoked chorizo and the pot pie of the day, and onion rings another time. Beers on tap and plenty of gins, including one only available at Ships!
We went here two days in a row. First day we had the beef brisket order this, sooo good ! and the pork sirloin, very refined kitchen. And today we went for a classic with the Fish and chips. Good, honest food. Really cosy setting now for Christmas especially, with a jazz music playing in the background. Real Nice personnel as well. Tip: book a table in advance !
Unfortunately the Sunday roast didn't live up to the expectations. The place is magnificent and with lots of history, but the meal regardless the massive size was deficient. UPDATE----- I know I have tried many places serving Sunday Roast, I would say meat was a bit too red, and the vegetables had an odd taste, maybe not using excessive cabbage would help? The gravy was nice and you can ask for more which is a plus. But the Yorkshire pudding tasted a bit burnt, however good size and you would feel full afterwards
 Holborn  £6.90 Cruzcampo The Ship Tavern is located in a narrow alleyway near Lincoln’s Inn Fields in Holborn. The nearest Tube is Holborn which is just around the corner. This pub was established in 1549, at the height of the English Reformation when Catholicism became illegal, it was used to shelter Catholic priests and hold secret Catholic services. The pub takes its name from shipping on the now-subterranean River Fleet, which ran through Holborn in the 16th Century. The pub you see today was built by Youngers in 1923. The main bar is located on the ground floor, is dimly lit and sets a very atmospheric tone. The walls are clad in dark wood panels and adorned by numerous nautical memorabilia. The servery is located on the left hand side and has a huge rowing oar above the counter. Opposite the servery are some drinking ledges by beautiful leaded windows. Close to the entrance is a cosy nook, at the back of the bar is a comfy banquette with a few circular tables. If you head upstairs you’ll find a dining room called The Oak Room. This is a stunning setting with mahogany panelling, antique paintings, cosy booths and a roaring open fire in the winter. The beer selection was excellent, there is a good mix of familiar favourites, a couple of London craft and six cask ales. I decided on a Cruzcampo, my pint was top drawer, price point was expensive. The food menu is elevated pub classics, Fish & Chips costs £21, Roasts are available on a Sunday. I arrived just before 3pm on a cloudy Friday afternoon in April. The pub was busy with a mix of local workers and few exploring tourists. I got talking to a friendly chap at the bar who was having a few scoops before his train home to Luton. The service was first class, the team here are friendly, welcoming and were happy for me to mooch about. One of the reasons I love exploring London pubs is finding hidden gems like @theshiptavern . I loved the dimly lit ambiance, the traditional dark wood interior, the Dickensian-style candlelit dining room and the warm hospitality. This is a must visit London Pub. ℹ Info correct on visiting 19.04.24
This place is a little gem. Took the entrance at the back straight upstairs. Service was exceptional. Polite and informative. Efficient. Food was great. I had the chicken breast and it was like a posh roast. It was very very tasty. The gravy was quality but the star was actually the chicken. It was cooked with a nice crispy skin. It was high quality food and I was pleasantly surprised. Downstairs doesn’t seem to have quite as much class as upstairs just by looking. Go upstairs and eat. It was fantastic. Would definitely go again
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