The Shipwrights

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  Ian Turnbull

  ·1 month ago

  “Got greeted at the door by one of the staff, you for food ,told her we have booked, her reply your earlier iv got to go and pick my child up ,I replied well that's ok the 11 of us will have some drinks if that's ok. We got seated and food started to come out , and we all said the same very poor ,just warmed up and flooded with gravy,at the time I was going to say something, but it was daughters wedding, but I didn't want to up set her, just warmed up slop,I normally leave a good tip,but I couldn't this time service was poor too PS black pudding stack starter was nice but the rashers of bacon in top you could sole your shoes with it was that hard”

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  Elaine Spence

  ·4 months ago

  “We have just had mam's wake upstairs in shipwrights . Staff were very friendly and accommodating, couldn't have done anymore for us. Buffet was hot and cold food , which was very tasty and plentiful .”

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  Hannah Revill

  ·4 months ago

  “In the area on business, first visit, will certainly go again. The food was beautiful, proper home cooked chips not the usual pale frozen ones that get stuck in your throat. Beautiful haddock with crispy batter, mushy peas that were perfect. A crisp glass of white wine and the staff were really friendly. A proper homely pub.”

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  Peter Stephenson

  ·4 months ago

  “Normally have no complaints but 2 of us had mince dumplings although tasty was mostly gravy very little mince just odd bits .would avoid it in future.not VFM”

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  Darren Riseborough

  ·4 months ago

  “This food was a absolute disgrace 40pound down the drain. We came a few year ago and we thought was ok so tried it again and would defo not be back”

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  Audrey Stephenson

  ·4 months ago

  “Menu changed from the last time we were here, I had lamb kofta from specials came with oven fries not home made, two in our party had mince and dumplings which used to be one of.my favourites it was hunt the meat mainly gravy. Think we will find another restaurant next time we have a family meal.”

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  Jean Elliott

  ·4 months ago

  “Booking for 10 people upstairs at 4pm on Sunday. I choose Salmon but when making the order was told that "open" fish was not cooked while roast dinners were being served, to prevent cross contamination. The person sitting next to me was able to order cod and chips as it was battered. This isn't the first time eating at this pub and Im sure the daily menu has a roast option and salmon on menu! I then asked how hot was the arrabiatta, and was told just hint of chilli, so ordered that. When I tried it that was not a 'hint' of chilli at all. I literally could not eat it and ended up taking it home for my husband. We had all finished and were about to ask for the bill when we were informed the upstairs should have already closed, we were welcome to go downstairs, but the children had to leave the pub by I believe she said 7.30pm. We paid the bill and left. Other people in our party were not happy with their food, and to be honest I felt we were an imposition being there. Such a shame as I said we have eaten here many times but won't do so again”

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  Simon Peter Moss

  ·6 months ago

  “Food was excellent and large portions. Service was impeccable - swift, helpful and efficient, with lots of care and pleasantries. A bit quiet for a Saturday night but our group made for a pleasant atmosphere. 8.5 / 10”

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  steven popov

  ·8 months ago

  “As per usual the Sunday lunches are great. Plenty of meats and loads of gravy. Sometimes come on a Saturday lunchtime and get either homemade beef burger of mince and dumplings. Both as good as each other.”

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  Claire Charlton

  ·3 years ago

  “Love this family pub on the north Riverside. Out of the way, small car park but plenty of street parking. Always busy. Amazing food at amazing prices. Love the Sunday lunches - huge portions I have also been through the week for the main menu. The service is friendly, polite and helpful to give to give recommendations. I never feel rushed even on a busy Sunday.”

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