The Dovenby Ship

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “The food tastes great, plentiful portions and happy to adapt dishes for allergies however the service wasn’t great.. The waitress’s cardigan was the garnish to my food, when I asked for a replacement I didn’t get an apology, or even an acknowledgment she just took the plate and left. When the food arrived back after almost 10 minutes there was less food than originally, and again no apology or acknowledgement from the waitress. Accidents happen but rudeness is inexcusable.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Friendly and very helpful staff. Went with dog who isn't used to sitting still, and they welcomed him in to let him try. He did amazingly well 👏 Service was great and quick. Meals were beautiful and huge!!! Great value for money, great atmosphere. Busy, so obviously well known 😊”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Had a lovely roast here. The service was fast and very helpful staff. Dinner was gorgeous and I can’t believe I’m saying this , but I actually thought it was too big. I was so full I didn’t want a desert. Maybe a slightly smaller meal so that people would buy a desert. The only other thing I couldn’t understand was why the gorgeous garden didn’t have a lot of tables and chairs . I think this pub would be packed in that garden if more was made of it. We would definitely go back for the service and food 😊”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Such a disappointment. Very little good to say. Large portions but the food was very poor and as if just being heated in Bain Marie. Mushy overcooked veg and dry / burnt overcooked Yorkshire. My wife asked about veggie choice with Sunday dinner as veggie choice on menu was quite limited. The server could not have been less interested. When we chased up part of the meal they were brought over and slammed on the table. If you want large portions of poor quality food and un-interested service come to the Ship!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Stayed in Room 2 which was small. Lock on room door difficult to open and close (fire regulations ) No tea, coffee, milk or sugar but was rectified when we asked. Stairs leading to accomodation from outside needed sweeping as covered in moss and leaves.Bed very uncomfortable and stained , needs replacing. Didnt sleep to well on bed and because of traffic noise. Bar food was excellent and cost for food and drinks reasonable. Staff were friendly and accomodating. Unfortunately i think the accomodation side is neglected and more effort put into pub side.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Went to the restaurant yesterday teatime 27th May 2026. What a superb meal we had. The starters, mains and deserts were fantastic and so so fresh. The service was great and we were made to feel really welcome.there were 5 of us and two dogs. Thank you so much.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “★★★★★ Stopped at The Ship, Dovenby after hiking Scafell Pike and it was the perfect end to the day. We had originally headed to Maryport Marina but there was no space left, then spotted this pub on the way out and decided to stop. Really glad we did. My wife had gammon, egg, pineapple and chips, and I had the mixed grill. The food was absolutely spot on. The chips were proper homemade chips and were amazing. The mixed grill was phenomenal, with the steak cooked perfectly exactly as I asked. The portions were huge as well, so much so that we kept some leftovers for the dog. What made it even better was that it wasn’t an overpriced tourist-trap pub. It was good food, good value, and a really welcoming place. The staff were friendly, helpful and even let us stay in the car park overnight in the campervan. We would genuinely recommend The Ship to anyone. Great food, great staff and the perfect end to a Scafell Pike hiking day.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Food was really nice and plentiful staff where very welcoming booked again for 2 more visits as there was so much we wanted to try”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Stayed there last night had a meal The food and service were first class large portions piping hot and fast service lovely warm dining room was a really pleasant evening Until I went to the loo which was dirty to say the least the cleaner obviously doesn't look behind the cubicle door lots of toilet paper stuck to the walls and had been there for a long time by the look of it Our room was small and badly laid out not possible to see the TV from the bed heating was off and windows open so was very cold Nice large shower but not as clean as I would have liked and was difficult to regulate the water temperature The complimentary tray had only a couple of tea bags and sugars no coffee or milk although the staff happily gave us a bottle of milk to take up Summing up fantastic meal and staff but the loo and room really let it down certainly not worth £80 a night not when there's a Premier Inn 10 mins away i know where i will be staying next time”

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