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The Ship

BarsPreston

4.2 out of 5 stars4.2(954 reviews)

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Quick info

01995 918797
High St, Elswick, Preston PR4 3ZB, United Kingdom

About The Ship

The Ship is a pub on High St in Preston, run as a pub-restaurant with a rustic look and vintage touches. The kitchen serves homely dishes, from pies to burgers, and a large dining area fills the inside of the building. A kids play area gives children a place to play while the adults eat. The pub also hosts wedding receptions and functions, so groups can use it as a venue for a celebration. Dogs are welcome, which suits visitors who bring a pet along.

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Reviews

4.2/5
954 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention steak and ale pie, burger with onion rings, wedding reception venue and dessert portions.

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Customer Review Summary

Diners most often praise the mains, with the steak and ale pie, chicken schnitzel and sea bass with broad bean risotto singled out. Others found the lamb shank tough and a burger dry, and a couple describe small portions and tiny desserts. One reviewer calls it overpriced and found midweek quiet. A wedding guest praises a reception arranged at short notice, cake included.

Featured reviews

  • Sharon Kaufmann
    “Party of 4 and food was good, the place was empty with only a couple of other tables being used for dining so if you are looking for a lively atmosphere I would avoid midweek. Been coming here for several years and I do think it is getting a little over priced. Just over £100 for 4 mains, 3 mini desserts and coffees and 3 drinks. A few £s off the price may encourage more people, which in turn creates more revenue. Not somewhere i would go regularly now due to the price, there is cheaper and just as good not far away.”
  • Graeme McGregor
    “Had a lovely sea bass with broad bean risotto. Others in the party not so lucky and quality of food was an issue for them. One who is a massive lamb fan said he wouldn't have the lamb shank again as it was tough. Another had a burger he took only one mouthful of as it was dry. Others had issues too. I can only say mine was lovely, if a smallish portion that still left me hungry. My apple pie was also nice. Others said the dessert portions were tiny.”
  • monster popsicle
    “Well this is on you're doorstep. Just had a lovely lunch. Steak and ale pie with mash n vedge. Also gravy my parner had a double burger with a huge side of proper cooked onion rings and peppercorn sauce. This was all restaurant quality and ive esten in just a few lol. The place is deceiving from the outside. Inside its huge with a well kept garden area. The young lady monique who served us was really nice and polite. All in all cannot fault the ship.i gave only 3 stars for atmosphere but it was a Tuesday afternoon. I would definitely recommend this place if taking a nice drive out.thankyou to the chef and staff..oh and its dog friendly and has a kids play area”
  • Mandy Haywood
    “Went to a wedding reception here the other day and it was absolutely the perfect venue. Food was amazing, decoration was stunning, staff and service were second to none. Such a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. To think they'd arranged everything in just 3 weeks (due to another venue leaving the couple stranded) is truly remarkable. They really pulled out all the stops and even organised a wedding cake at short notice. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Ship for any functions.”
  • Elaine Greenhalgh
    “First visit! We will be coming again 😁 Friendly welcome , lovely big area for dining . The food was delicious, ended up have three courses 😋😋 Very clean and bright . Chicken schnitzel was very tasty and so were the Hog roast sausage. Very very tasty 🤤 Thankyou for a lovely first visit”

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Good to know

“Modern, rustic-style pub-restaurant with vintage accents serving homely dishes from pies to burgers.”

  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Location

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