
The Ship Inn Weymouth
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About The Ship Inn Weymouth
The Ship Inn Weymouth is a harbourside pub and restaurant on Custom House Quay in Weymouth, with a log fire indoors and Badger Beer on the bar. Food is ordered and paid for at the bar before eating. The kitchen serves a roast lunch that includes roast beef, and the menu also lists a butternut eggplant curry for those who want something meatless. Sticky ginger pudding is on the dessert side. The pub is set up for families, and children are given activity packs to use at the table. Dogs are welcome too, so a visit with the whole household is straightforward.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sticky ginger pudding, roast beef, steak and gluten free desserts.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sticky ginger pudding, roast beef, steak and gluten free desserts.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, attentive service is what most reviewers praise first, with several singling out individual waitresses and a welcoming host who looked after tables through a Sunday lunch and a busy bank holiday weekend. On the plate, diners name the roast beef with generous portions, a steak called delicious and well presented, a butternut eggplant curry, gluten free desserts, and a sticky ginger pudding described as out of this world, alongside great wines. The harbour view, outdoor seating and welcome for families and dogs also come up. The caveat is inconsistency. One diner found the fish and chips overcooked, dry and chewy, with dry chips, and disliked having to pay at the bar before eating. Another describes a very long wait with no food arriving and a rude exchange at the service counter when asking for a child to be served. One reviewer admits the presentation was not brilliant but forgave it for the flavour, and suggests booking. One waitress also handed two younger sisters extra kids activity packs.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, attentive service is what most reviewers praise first, with several singling out individual waitresses and a welcoming host who looked after tables through a Sunday lunch and a busy bank holiday weekend. On the plate, diners name the roast beef with generous portions, a steak called delicious and well presented, a butternut eggplant curry, gluten free desserts, and a sticky ginger pudding described as out of this world, alongside great wines. The harbour view, outdoor seating and welcome for families and dogs also come up. The caveat is inconsistency. One diner found the fish and chips overcooked, dry and chewy, with dry chips, and disliked having to pay at the bar before eating. Another describes a very long wait with no food arriving and a rude exchange at the service counter when asking for a child to be served. One reviewer admits the presentation was not brilliant but forgave it for the flavour, and suggests booking. One waitress also handed two younger sisters extra kids activity packs.
Featured reviews
- mir rae
“loved the aesthetic and decor! had the steak which was really delicious and well presented food overall. the waiter (didn’t catch his name unfortunately) was very friendly, cheerful, and quick service too :) another waitress also gave my two younger sisters extra kids activity packs which we really appreciated! thank you for having us”
- Richard Gargan
“Unfortunately, far from a great experience. My fish arrived hot, but it was very overcooked, dry and chewy. It tasted like it had possibly been cooked earlier and reheated. The chips were also dry and really didn't taste fresh. You have to order and pay for your food at the bar before you eat, a bit like Brewers Fayre. The problem with that is you've already paid before finding out how poor the food is. The service was okay and the pub itself had a nice atmosphere, but the quality of the food really let the visit down. When you're in Weymouth and ordering fish and chips by the seaside, you expect much better than this.”
- Carla “Always_on_the_go”
“Nice pub at the side of the harbour. Nice & clean. Staff were friendly & helpful. Food was delicious & reasonably priced. We visited around 3pm it wasn't overly busy & we waited around 25 minutes for the food which was served hot & fresh. It's a family & dog friendly pub. Outdoor seating when its a nice gives you a lovely view of the harbour.”
- Jay Grant
“I had a lovely visit to The Ship Inn, its a really nice venue and the food was great. I had roast beef and the portion sizes were great. I was served by a really lovely lady called Sharon. She was attentive, friendly and took amazing care of us. Thanks Sharon! I'll certainly be back.”
- Tony Smith
“The food is excellent and the service provided by our waitress Sharon was exceptional. We always eat at The Ship Inn when we visit Weymouth and have always felt welcomed.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“A stunning seaside pub and restaurant in the heart of Weymouth. The Ship is a picturesque pub located in the heart of the seaside town of Weymouth. With stunning views of Weymouth Harbour and our beautiful sunny courtyard; you’re guaranteed a warm welcome from our experienced team. Enjoy a great Sunday roast, pub lunch, drinks and coffee in a family and dog-friendly seaside pub. Today the Ship is the perfect place to rest and relax year round, whether it’s watching the boats coming in and out of the harbour, or relaxing in front of a roaring log fire with a pint of Badger Beer. The Ship is glorious in the summer and cosy in the winter.”
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Kids' menu
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 9
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
- Dining options· 9
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 5
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Historic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near The Ship Inn Weymouth
- Fish 'n' Fritz4.41,2360.1 miWheelchair accessible
crispy battered cod, fluffy crispy chips, gluten-free fish and chips
- The Gurkha4.21,4010.5 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
gurkha lamb curry, limited ice cream dessert, all-you-can-eat buffet
- 1.7 mi£10–20Good for kids
frozen chips, small battered cod, dry chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn WeymouthOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.32,816 | — | £20–30 | sticky ginger pudding, roast beef, steak |
| Fish 'n' FritzWheelchair accessible | 4.41,236 | 0.1 mi | — | crispy battered cod, fluffy crispy chips, gluten-free fish and chips |
| The GurkhaOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.21,401 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | gurkha lamb curry, limited ice cream dessert, all-you-can-eat buffet |
| Cook's Fish & Chips WeymouthGood for kids | 2.3134 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | frozen chips, small battered cod, dry chips |
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