The Ship
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About The Ship
The Ship is a bar and grill on Manor Road in Paignton, with a menu built around grilled plates and a casual dining format. Burgers feature prominently, served alongside other grill staples, and the kitchen turns food out quickly for a sit-down crowd. The room welcomes families and dogs, and the venue hosts murder mystery nights that turn a meal into a themed evening. Service runs at the counter for straightforward ordering, and the setting suits both a quick bite and a longer night out.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · On-site parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
21 dishes- Get collection or delivery
- Honeycomb Explosion Sundae
- Fish & Chips
- Surf and Turf
- Beef Burger
- Mixed Grill Platter
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burgers, murder mystery night, christmas day dinner and family-friendly.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burgers, murder mystery night, christmas day dinner and family-friendly.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers and the broader menu draw repeat visits, with several diners calling the food delicious and the portions generous for the price. The welcoming, relaxed atmosphere and family-friendly feel come up often, alongside the murder mystery night one group describes as a standout entertainment option. Service runs fast and friendly, though one diner notes the burger disappointed them while the rest of the order was fine.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers and the broader menu draw repeat visits, with several diners calling the food delicious and the portions generous for the price. The welcoming, relaxed atmosphere and family-friendly feel come up often, alongside the murder mystery night one group describes as a standout entertainment option. Service runs fast and friendly, though one diner notes the burger disappointed them while the rest of the order was fine.
Featured reviews
- Kevin Rowland
“We have eaten fairly regular at the Ship. And stopped after a short time. But friends advised it had improved. We did go back and we were very happy with our meals on several occasions and have recommended our meals to friends. We are thinking of booking for Christmas Day dinner.”
- Janet Commander
“Food wasn't bad. I daughter had the burger which wasn't very nice. But rest off the food was OK. I will come back and eat again just not burgers.”
- Aika
“Fast service, great price-to-portion ratio, and family-friendly variety. Really loved the burgers at this place. Will definitely come back”
- Millie Knight
“Fantastic food, drinks & atmosphere! We visited The Ship Pub in Paignton with our family, including our autistic child, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The food was absolutely delicious, the drinks were great, and the atmosphere was lovely — welcoming, relaxed and friendly. What really stood out to us, though, was the fantastic service we received from Josh. He was so friendly, helpful and understanding, and went above and beyond to make sure we all felt comfortable and looked after. It’s those little things that make such a big difference when you’re out with an autistic child, and Josh made our visit feel completely stress-free. A huge thank you to Josh and the whole team at The Ship for making our family visit such an enjoyable one. We’ll definitely be back! ❤️ Highly recommended — great food, great drinks and genuinely wonderful staff! 🍻🍽️”
- samantha hyde
“Excellent food and service great atmosphere josh was brilliant cook and Megan Excellent service will definitely visit again”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Sports
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Delivery
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 11
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Food
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Family-friendly· 2
- Has changing table(s)
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 6
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Sports
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Parking· 6
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | 4.21,657 | — | £10–20 | burgers, murder mystery night, christmas day dinner |
| The Boathouse | 4.31,452 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | boathouse burger, fish and chips, views overlooking preston seafront |
| The Local Gastro Bar And Grill | 4.7291 | 0.6 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, mussels paté and olives, pork pockets mash |
| Rock Garden Cafe Bar | 4.31,511 | 2.1 mi | £10–30 | live music, beer garden, show stopper cocktails |
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