
The Ship Inn
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About The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn is a pub in Colchester at 152 Maldon Rd, with a garden that holds a pond and fish. The kitchen makes pies in house, including a steak pie, and serves a roast lunch in big portions. A vegan menu runs alongside the meat dishes, and the staff are trained in allergens, so dietary needs are part of how the team serves the table. Dogs are welcome. Reservations are required.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade steak pie, sunday roast, vegan menu and garden with pond.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade steak pie, sunday roast, vegan menu and garden with pond.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the roast and Sunday lunch, praising the big portions that arrive piping hot, with one saying they couldn't finish theirs. Close behind is the homemade steak pie, called lush and very good, and the staff, described repeatedly as welcoming and friendly. One reviewer says the team handled allergens and dietary needs well, and another notes a good vegan menu, along with a children's meal that a nine year old enjoyed. Service is called quick and good, and the garden with its pond and fish gets mentions, as does a pint of bitter. The caveats are small but specific. The vegan gravy served with the pie was called tasteless by two diners, one reviewer wanted parsnips with the Sunday lunch, and another found it odd that no wine list was offered. One diner who hadn't booked was still found a table, while another sat in the garden because the inside was fully booked.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the roast and Sunday lunch, praising the big portions that arrive piping hot, with one saying they couldn't finish theirs. Close behind is the homemade steak pie, called lush and very good, and the staff, described repeatedly as welcoming and friendly. One reviewer says the team handled allergens and dietary needs well, and another notes a good vegan menu, along with a children's meal that a nine year old enjoyed. Service is called quick and good, and the garden with its pond and fish gets mentions, as does a pint of bitter. The caveats are small but specific. The vegan gravy served with the pie was called tasteless by two diners, one reviewer wanted parsnips with the Sunday lunch, and another found it odd that no wine list was offered. One diner who hadn't booked was still found a table, while another sat in the garden because the inside was fully booked.
Featured reviews
- Malcolm Denison
“What a great find, super food, really friendly staff. Pint of bitter was only £4.40 and was really nice. Highly recommended 👍”
- Steve Dimmock
“Great meal, piping hot, served in good time by friendly staff, a bonus that its a half hour walk away . Superb portion sizes... will be back”
- Siobhan Kay
“Lovely place. The service is 5 star. Food was lovely and they cater for everyone. The staff are well trained in allergens and are very considerate to dietary needs. Food was delivered to the table fast and was delicious.”
- Sue Johns
“Lovely little find after a traumatic morning delivery driver hitting our VW mirror knocking it completely off. The food was delicious and the pub had a really nice tranquility about it with the pond and fish in the garden area.”
- syria aziz
“We choose this place as my friend had her dog with us. The staff were so welcoming and made such a fuss of Rosie(the dog)gave us a lovely quiet spot we're Rosie settled in. We then sorted out food and my friend was very happy at the Great vegan menu offered, I myself settled for a lush home made pie delicious 😋. The only negative was the gravy! They said it was vegan(why I couldn't have proper gravy with my pie I don't know) however even my friend wasn't impressed and agreed it was tasteless. Nothing that can't be sorted and we shall definitely visit again 😊”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Planning· 1
- Reservations required
Location
Bars near The Ship Inn
- The Railway Tavern Kelvedon4.41,0392.8 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
riverside seating, crispy chips, beef short rib
- The Bull & Willow Room4.15062.8 mi
roast beef, sunday roast, yorkshire pudding
- The Muddy Duck4.21175.4 mi away£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
stone baked pizza, riverside outside seating, sunday lunch
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,225 | — | £10–20 | homemade steak pie, sunday roast, vegan menu |
| The Railway Tavern KelvedonReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,039 | 2.8 mi | £10–20 | riverside seating, crispy chips, beef short rib |
| The Bull & Willow Room | 4.1506 | 2.8 mi | — | roast beef, sunday roast, yorkshire pudding |
| The Muddy DuckWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.2117 | 5.4 mi away | £10–20 | stone baked pizza, riverside outside seating, sunday lunch |
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