Ship inn in East Devon

Excellent meal (Roast)! as usual and great customer service....☺️

When we arrived the car park was jam packed and so was the pub. I take this as a good sign on a tuesday in April! On entering the pub there was a warm welcome and we where warned they where busy and a slight wait for food. Never the less we where found a table and where seen to promptly. We didn't notice a huge wait for our order to arrive and it would have been worth waiting for anyway! Our food was lovely and service friendly and efficient. I highly recomend a visit.

Well done all staff at the Ship Inn. Your service,hospitality and cuisine was outstanding. You all made us feel welcome even though we were running late. Our evening was thoroughly enjoyed by us all. See you all soon.

Good food good beer fair pricing and super service.still as good as ever. Well done.still the best in town

Fantastic food, well kept beer.

Wow, had the belly pork with creamy mash with side of medley of veg then for dessert homemade Dorset apple cake with cotton cream 😋

We were staying in Seaton and the lady driver on the Tramway suggested this pub for a meal. We called in on spec on a Monday evening. We were given a table straight away. It was busy but our meal came within 20 minutes. Husband had fillet steak and I had hake. Both meals were superb. We enjoyed it so much that we chose it as the place to meet my cousin and her husband the next day! Again the food was outstandingly good. We all had fish. either sole or hake. Cooked to perfection. We indulged in puddings, mine was lemon posset. Wonderful texture and flavour. What more can I say ? The next time we visit the west country for a mini break we will be definitely be returning.

The plaice with tiny cold water prawns was one of the freshest and best I've ever had and the accompanying chips the best ever - crunchy and golden on the outside and fluffy inside. Delicious lemon Posset for dessert with crunchy homemade shortbread biscuits. I have worked as a professional chef and thought this food was outstanding, and really appreciated the relatively short menu - suggesting everything was freshly cooked. The service and the cask ales were great too. Outstanding. Will definitely be back.

Friendly welcome, extensive menu with specials. Lyme bay scallops were a stand-out. Food is delicious and large portions. Excellent Italian red wine on the wine list. Clean and nice looking pub. Will be back

Great hosts of an 80th party (Dispite a last min power cut ) reshuffled what they could offer from the kitchen with only gas ! Food was still lovely

Very poor vegan choices! We had 'garden' burger which was served on a dry bun with a bit of 'green', the absolute tiniest piece of gherkin and one slice of tomato (not sure if the bread bun was vegan?) ... the guy behind the bar was sympathetic but, even though we're locals, we won't be returning. Our friends who were with us had fish dishes; the fish and chips was small and just an okay meal! The fish pie was another 'ok' meal.

Just staying at Charmouth Clubsite and needed somewhere to have a nice meal . Read reviews and just popped in . Food excellent , service prompt and restaurant smart . We thought it was closed being a Monday and had a look in the Harbour Inn but didn't feel right and were heading out of area and noticed lights on in the Ship Inn so as I've said popped in . Well worth and deserved the average Google score of 4.6 which was the reason we gave it a try .

We turned up on spec and were greeted with a smile and an available table. Drink choices we good and the menu as a being proper pub grub with some fancy things just to be sure there was something for everybody. Our food was superb as was the service. A great place to dine.

Called in for a meal on a Thursday lunchtime and it was really quite busy. We managed to get offered a table for two plus our little dog was accommodated too. Really impressed by the menu and the standard of the food. Not only was it delicious it was presented very nicely and the staff were all very attentive and were working hard to please. Very pleased we popped in and would happily return when next in the area. Would highly recommend. Photo shows our meals although the veg came in a dish and we had already put it on our plates. Chicken escalope and chicken fillet.

Beautifully cooked food and friendly staff .

Great atmosphere, staff welcoming and attentive, food delicious. Well worth the visit for a drink or meal.

Quick and friendly service food was delicious and served piping hot, they are very accommodating with dietary requirements Plus being very dog friendly

Very nice food and very friendly staff

This freehouse, more restaurant than pub was recommended by a local. Three real ales plus the usual kegs. Very friendly, good light lunch of starters. Great chips. The small village of Axmouth supports two pretty pubs. Doggy friendly. On site car park and attractive garden with country views. 🇬🇧🇳🇿

Popped in tonight on the off-chance for a quick fish and chip dinner with the family and this place didn’t disappoint. Great fish, light batter and a decent portion of chips. Service was great too. Would definitely recommend

Excellent food and a large choice for Sunday Lunch . It is advisable to book early as parking limited. The pub is large and friendly

Not sure if we went on an off day but the service was some of the worst I've received, ended up having to get our own dessert menus after asking twice and table wasn't fully cleared. Staff stood round chatting and not interested. Raisins found in every dish and pavlova stunk of fish? Used to be our go to pub in the area but prefer the Harbour Inn now

Casino night function. Great fun.

Fantastic meal and service, superb flavours in all our meals. All freshly prepared, good portions and such good value for money. Best meal we’ve enjoyed out for a long time.

Fabulous meal, everything was well cooked and hot, followed by an equally good dessert. The best pub food I've had in a long time.

Excellent food, reasonably priced, good Brannock beer. What more do you need?

We went for my husbands birthday .The Ship has great menu choices so many family favourites and home cooked traditional food which was perfectly presented and tasted delicious & perfectly timed between courses . The meals looked amazing and tasted even better ! Hard to decide what to have as all so tempting but what we had was so tasty & plentiful. We had three courses and great value for money if anything underpriced for the quality . Thoroughly enjoyed our evening couldn’t fault a thing , and will definitely recommend to all our family and friends. Just Perfect !

We visited the Ship for a meal out with friends. We have been to the Ship many times in the past but the last time was about eighteen month’s ago. The welcome was friendly, with a warm atmosphere. The food was amazing, hot and very tasty, the portion sizes were big too. We all had different meals, I had three courses while my wife and friends had two. We all commented of how good tge food was.

After visiting Seaton…(never again)… We were hungry and looking for a decent pub and drove past and decided to stop…not sure if they would even be open let alone serving food. So glad we did, lovely food, very welcoming and excellent service. Very few people in, not surprised given it was November but a real gem of a place and could easily imagine on a sunny summers day the place would be packed. Absolutely recommend this pub and we all need to support places like this.

Called in here on spec on what was a very busy Sunday lunchtime, there was a table of 22 in the function room. We asked for a table for 2 with 2 little dogs, the lady dealing with us said she had one table but is was needed again at 13:30, it was 12:15, This was fine with us as we had already chosen our meals while waiting. We were seated and placed our order straight away. Drinks turned up followed by our food, the burger and ham egg and chips, we were not hassled,chased or pressured in any way, to assist I requested to pay the bill as our food arrived, the very friendly waitress came back with the bill and the card machine. The food was great, hot and tasty, even though we had paid the bill and the table was soon to be required we were still asked if we wanted a sweet of coffee. Excellent lunch,, Thankyou….

Very clean fantastic food good quick service staff very friendly

Attentive staff, brilliant food and beer

Really cosy Pub restaurant. We will be back when we are in the area. Well recommended.

What a wonderful menu. So many choices. Tasted fabulous. Friendly staff. Good size portions. We booked as had two dogs with us too. Glad we did as obviously a popular place to eat. Regretted not returning the following day - we chose somewhere else for holiday variety and it wasn't a patch on this place!

A wonderful place which is very popular. We visited on three occasions during our week's holiday and were not disappointed. Portions were ample and there was a wonderful selection of meals available. There was also a great selection of beers. There are several dining areas, as well as a large beer garden. Service was very efficient and helpful

Brilliant food lovely Sunday roast good service good price friendly staff 👍 🍺🍷

Had the most lovely Sunday roast here today with my family. Excellent menu and the roast dinner was beautifully cooked, and tasted fabulous.The nicest meal we have had in a long time with fabulous service. It’s not surprising you have to book here but it’s well worth it. Would highly recommend.

Absolutely wonderful food. Couldn't fault it. The staff were lovely. The whole experience was excellent.

Yes, reviewing again... when it asks 'When did you go' why can't there be an option for 'every month'. This property really has it nailed and I'm writing the umpteenth super review only because we went on a Friday night and it was rammed... even full in the skittle alley (and yes, I DO remember the skittle alley). Not an issue though, exemplary service, usual super tasty menu - OK, we always stick to the same things but what is wrong with that? - and really, really happy on taste, service and cost. Excellent job as always - thank you!

What can I say great place to eat, staff very helpful, you must book a table or you will not get in. Also seating out side, Alanb

Delicious food and amazing service. Good prices too. Highly recommend. We will definitely return.

I have visited the Ship Inn three times in the past year, as it is my favourite when visiting relatives. I have eaten the Belly pork on those occasions, its delicious. I have eaten other food on the menu over the years and always enjoyed it. So far we have always had excellent meals and pleasant service. I particularly enjoy the fresh veg selection with some meals. It does get busy, and also has an excellent garden ,and I noticed they were serving fresh pizza outside the last time we visited. We will return.

Happened to be in the area and decided to find somewhere to eat. The staff were very accommodating as the pub was fully booked from 7 that evening. Fitted us in. The service was exceptional. The local fresh scallops I had for main course were a delight. A lucky find but one to remember. Family run businesses excel where others don't.

Please could they serve food on a plate, not a wooden board? Very old hat. Whitebait went everywhere!!

With 9 of us, including 4 children, booking not far in advance we were pleased to get a table that fitted us all in comfortably. We were surprised at how busy the pub was. Pleasant staff, great food and good value. A good children's menu and not just the usual 3 or 4 items. Also a good choice of well kept beers, our orders taken promptly and food delivered timely. If we had found this place earlier in our stay we would have revisited and will definitely book again if/when we are next in the area. A smallish car park so we needed to park on the road nearby. This didn't detract!

Visited this pub/restaurant twice whilst staying in the area, firstly for Sunday Lunch and then weekday lunchtime. On both occasions the food was plentiful, tasty and well-cooked. The roast was great and scallops and burger really really good. The location is excellent and outdoor space a bonus. Staff were attentive and pleasant. If you get a choice of where to sit, ask for the main pub area rather than the annex/function room. We were seated here for the Sunday visit and found it rather noisy/echoey and strangely soulless with no low-level windows despite the views outside.

I was very impressed with this pub. I has been renovated since l was last there nice and modern. The food was very good as was the service. The smell when you walked in was mouth watering and the place was very busy even on a Tuesday lunchtime. The staff we excellent and very helpful. Will definitely go back.

Had a great family lunch there yesterday.

Just brilliant! Last night we enjoyed a prearranged supper for a dozen friends who meet monthly. We were received by efficient, agreeable staff who couldn’t have been more obliging. The Lasagne was generous, meaty and tasty ( with a thick crusty cheese topping) served in attractive individual china dishes with a good helping of chips and colourful salad. Being farmers, with healthy appetites, we were delighted with the meal; the plates were returned spotless and everyone has vowed to return! P.S. We enjoyed an aperitif in the very pleasant, well kept garden… with a sunny outlook…. towards the river There was a good range of clean, comfortable well maintained.garden furniture. So glad this is our local!

Lunch here on the recommendation of staff at the caravan site we stayed in near Axminster. This was such a good experience that we booked again for Sunday lunch the following week. That was so good we returned the following day (our last day of the holiday) for a light lunch. On our first and last visits on lovely warm days we ate outside on the comfortable terrace area, with views over the estuary. For the Sunday lunch we ate inside in the front part of the restaurant. All staff we met were delightful, friendly and welcoming. The food was amongst the best we have eaten for many years - even at the (few) top-end restaurants we have been lucky enough to visit. On the first visit I had warm goats cheese salad - the tastiest, most original and inventive salad I have every eaten. My wife had belly of pork - again, she said it was amongst the best she had eaten. Sunday lunch - a choice of roasts - we both had the lamb roast, perfectly cooked and served with more than enough vegetables. For the final visit my wife had excellent fish pie and I chose a starter size portion of the warm goast cheese salad. On each occasion, I followed the main course with home made Dorset Apple cake and clotted cream - another example of the best we have ever eaten. This place is amazing, we just can't wait to return. This is a genuine six star review - we are not connected with the Ship in any way.

Allowed dogs into gardens and pub

When we were not able to eat in our hotel due to Covid (not us), I used TripAdvisor to find us somewhere to eat. The Ship Inn was superb, all dishes very well cooked and tasty. Service was quick and efficient and friendly, (thank you Maisie). I was surprised at the bill which my wallet also appreciated. Thank you and well done the Ship.

We were impressed by the menu which gave an excellent range of choices. The service was first class. All four people in our group thoroughly enjoyed their food and all plates were cleared. The dining area was great and the place was clean and tidy. There was plenty of car parking space.

Brilliant food very accommodating and wonderful staff

Always our favourite place to go!!!

Excellent food cooked and presented beautifully my favourite starter was on the menu whitebait, staff very friendly and helpful can highly recommend

Very welcoming lovely food and friendly staff

Absolutely superb meal Could not fault anything Wow

We arrived at 7pm and were seated quickly but then we waited 20 mins for someone to come over and take our drink and food order. The drinks came quickly and starters within 20 mins but after finishing starters we waited a further 40 mins...

Loved the food and extensive menu

Great Sunday roast celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary with great friends lovely service Keri was amazing would always recommend the ship always amazing food

After asking advice on local forums we booked for 15 of us at Sunday lunchtime. The service we received was excellent and our food was very tasty. No complaints at all.

Really slow service, not freshly cooked as found plastic in my sons steak pie. Chips really over cooked. My cod was lovely cooked. Such a shame it was slow service and more like cater food than fresh food.

Beautiful beer garden the place for a lunch or evening meal

I was lucky enough to win a competition on social media for Tapas for four plus a jug of Sangria. This is available on Friday evenings and in the garden only so after a couple of wet Friday evenings we were finally able to take...

Lovely big pub with an extensive menu that lived up to its recommendation.. Prawn cocktail for starters, Rump steak which was cooked perfectly.My mum had Pork medallions ,again delicious with perfectly cooked vegetables.. large portions and great service. Crème Brûlée for dessert was amazing.. The...

Fantastic scallops with salad in the garden. Fast service and friendly staff. Highly recommend this pub.

Visited this lovely Inn when in Devon and can highly recommend. The large Sunday roast was delicious and the staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The outdoor seating area is lovely on a sunny evening. We revisited for another meal as enjoyed it so much 😋 . Very reasonably priced as well for such quality food.

I booked a table for 3 over a week prior to attending was asked if we could go at 7pm since there was a large party coming in . I asked for us to be in the main room and not out the back. On...

Last Sunday evening my friend and I had the pleasure of eating at the Ship at Axmouth. We both had a delicious meal, excellent quality and plentiful served by efficient staff. Although extremely busy at 6 o'clock we didn't have to wait long for any...

Beautiful food and great service. Well done and thankyou

Perfect evening at the ship, the food was amazing and the steak was cooked to perfection. great service from all at the ship and we will most definitely be back.

Food, staff, service and atmosphere can'tbe faulted

Definitely a must go. It was quiet, friendly and dog friendly. Well worth the two hour trip to Seaton for this quaint pub.

The food was very good and waiting on staff were excellent, however it appears the pub is run by a complete idiot. We were sitting with two very well behaved dogs who were asleep under the table when the owners dogs came bursting through to...

Superb! Lovely garden, fantastic food 👍

Wow just amazing food Walked in and didn't book but the staff sat us down with out a problem and there was 13 of us. And what an amazing meal we all had would very highly recommend.

Nice pub close to where we were staying. Food good and plentiful. Friendly staff. Only 4 stars because the car park is small and we had to park on a very busy road.

The food and service were really faultless. We just felt the toilets weren't in keeping with this standard and neither was the cleanliness (sticky and dirty food and wine menus and floor covered in crumbs). We arrived at 5 when it opened so felt it should have been cleaner than this. However it was a super meal with lovely staff so will definitely go back.

Marvellous place. Fantastic food.

Went for an afternoon meal. Didn't book but got a table midweek. Simply stunning freshly cooked food and a warm welcom.

Was staying at the campsite close by so went for dinner here. Staff really friendly. Had the most amazing mussels that I was talking about for days. Was also dog friendly. Would highly recommended. Reasonable priced

We were on holiday and went for a meal with friends, who recommended it. We had a lovely meal and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Parking was a bit of a nightmare as the car park was full, which speaks for itself ! We shall definitely go again when we’re in the area again.

Visited here whilst camping to escape the rain and I was so glad we did! The food was delicious and well worth the price. The staff were lovely but seemed quite stressed with the workload as the pub was very busy! Would improve the atmosphere if the staff weren't spread so thin. It also wasn't communicated to us that we had to pay at the bar and so we were sat around for a while waiting for the bill so that could be improved.

Stayed 4 nights on the nearby campsite and used the Ship Inn every evening. I first visited 35 years ago and have returned many times. Unfortunately I happened to be there during high winds and rain. I booked to eat on the first and last...

First course had mould on the bread. The waitress was brilliant, but food quality was inexcusable

Staying locally for the weekend so able to visit Friday night for the wood fired pizza's - delicious ! And returned Saturday night for the Hot Rocks steak ..... this is definitely NOT your average pub grub, able to sit outside enjoy the lovely garden,...

We stayed in Axmouth for a great weekend and visited the pub every day. The food and hosts were superb. The Ship has an amazing friendly atmosphere. Every time we come to Axmouth we visit the Ship and we shall be back again soon. Thank you all.

This establishment should be called The Ship Restaurant not The Ship Inn. In my view it no longer an inn / pub. Rather, it is a restaurant with little resemblance of an inn / pub, except for the outside. The food may be good. I don’t know. I went for a couple of pints, but walked straight out.

The best Sunday Roast we have had in a long time, excellent !

Delicious food and friendly staff, picturesque setting overlooking the river Axexxx

We eat here from time to time. The food is excellent as is the service. Last time I had the belly pork and I think it is the best belly pork I have ever had.

We were so looking forward to a good meal but were very disappointed. My husband ordered Sole which turned out to be a Megrim ( very small watery flat fish with no flavour) . The Belly of Pork I ordered was so tough I couldn’t...

Lovely beer garden with a veiw of the river.

Great family run pub with fantastic food, I can’t recommend the pizzas on a Friday night enough. It was so good we went back on Saturday and had the most amazing pil pil prawns followed by hot rock steaks. 10 out of 10 to the...

Attended a funeral wake here: a bit like stepping into the TARDIS : definitely " bigger on the inside than the outside"! Nice beer garden to rear. The in-house food was amazing, both in terms of quality and quantity! Recommended

Excellent food. Chicken in a lemon crust mmmmm. Very busy but short waiting times. X

Very good selection on the menu and the 2 times we went the food was outstanding and the staff very friendly and helpful

This was recommended to us, in all honesty I wasn’t keen on the interior, it’s a bit soulless, but the food was very good, so we would absolutely go again! I had scampi and chips, which was excellent, my boyfriend had the steak and Ale...

Old historical pub serving quality meals with excellent service. Small car park so look out for any on street parking places nearby.