Ship Inn in South Gloucestershire

Come here 4 - 5 times a year when working in the area and have been satisfied enough in the past but. I can only think there has been a change of some sort, not the usual standard, the food served up did not reflect the menu description, it wasn’t far off but the Pork, apple & cider terrine with toasted sourdough and whipped herb butter came with warm bread and a standard slab of butter and the £24 lamb shank shepherds pie had more mash than anything else and the “cheddar crust” was a sea of melted cheese, the shank was nice though. For a meal at £30+ I’d expect more.

We were a group of 3 who visited to have a Sunday roast and was our first time going to the Sip Inn. Our food and drink order was taken fairly quickly. We received our drinks but after 25 minutes had still not received our food. We were then told that due to a technical fault our food order had not gone through. When our food did arrive it was cold and so we had to send it back. The second time we received our food it was hot and was tasty, however the parsnips were very hard. We also had to chase them for our side orders. Not a great first experience

Went for A Family 70th Birthday . Staff Were Good but Food Not Great .Also Shocked That The Carpet Was Dirty And One of The White Tablecloths on The Small Tables Was Filthy .Was The Room Not Inspected Beforehand????? Why Did The Cleaners Not Do It Before The Room Was Hired

Absolutely amazing visit for my daughters 27th birthday, food was excellent and the service outstanding, could not fault them. The atmosphere was great throughout the night and we are already planning our next visit.

Had Sunday lunch it was the worst Sunday lunch I ever had the meat I could not cut it with my knife I don’t know how they could serve meat like we will not return

Just loved every thing about this pub! History fantastic to here! Staff very informative and friendly!

I have been trying to book a table for 15 for over a month. We have called, left messages and even been in to book face to face, but to no success. No calls back and no emails. Might be a great place but they need to sort their communication out as the business is lost and won't be trying them again. :-(

We ate at The Ship whilst visiting family in the area. We hadn’t booked but on arrival the pub wasn’t too busy & we were able to get a table. The staff were friendly & efficient taking our drinks order whilst we chose our food, that arrived promptly. No-one had any issues with their meals & the same with the desserts. We would definitely visit again when back in the area.

We visited the pub one evening, whilst visiting family in the area. On arrival we had a friendly welcome & were quickly seated. Our drinks order was taken, whilst we chose our food. Our food arrived piping hot & well presented - we were also tempted by the desserts. A lovely old pub with so much history, friendly staff & lovely food. We will definitely be back for another family gathering.

Went here for food this evening ordered the mix grill which was just over £20. Not worth it, looked like frozen packet meat, and for the price thought it would be bigger.. 1 egg, no mushrooms or onion rings. Chips although nice were minimal. Definitely wouldn’t order again.

One of my regular bus rides out brought me here on Wednesday 21st Aug. I seem to have a knack of visiting pubs for meals just before it gets busy - two groups arrived just after I had ordered! Gammon steak came with a good-sized portion of chips and garden peas and a nicely fried egg. Service was quite prompt, and importantly, everything was piping hot. Only drawback was not associated with the pub and was an accident in the hill between Alveston and Thornbury, leading to the road closure and buses being up to 45 minutes late! Hey, but I got home having enjoyed the food and a few pints of GK IPA!

Went in twice over the weekend had at least one of my family steak. It was cooked to perfection and no trace of fat what so ever. Staff very helpful. Thank you Chef Andy and team

The older woman who serves you when you enter is very unfriendly. Normal food from an English pub. Nothing special. They didn't have the dessert on the menu that we wanted either. I wouldn't go back

We were caught in a horrendous traffic jam with our dog, so we decided to get some food & let it die down rather than keep her in the car for a few hours. On walking in we were advised that due to being short staffed in the kitchen they weren't taking walk ins but they'd ask the Chef as was just the 3 of us. The Chef kindly agreed to get us some dinner, and even agreed to cook our dog some chicken & sausages as we're were there for a few hours after a day at work so she was getting hungry, and didn't even mind when she wanted her own quiet moment ( since they had room, we wouldn't let her do it if the tables were needed of course). They went out of their way to make us & her feel welcome despite their staffing issues and we can't say how much we appreciated that. Thank you all!

We were staying in the premier inn next door staying in the area for a family occasion. We booked a table well in advance for 11 people and offered the saver menu alongside the main menu. Everyone pre ordered there meals and emailed to pub weeks before. We were seated at 7 pm and around 45 mins later started receiving our meals after much confusion to what meals we were having even though it was all emailed to them. My steak was lovely and most of our meals were great. My father in law was very disappointed with his sea bass. Said that the veg etc that went with it was all dry and like it had been sat on the kitchen side for awhile and reheated . We went back to the pub on our second night. Asked for the saver menu that does state on there website runs from May Mon-Thurs each week to be told that it wasn’t available so was given the full price menu only. I ordered the Duo of chicken after being told my first choice of meal wasn’t available because they’d run out. It arrived. The chicken breast was so dry I couldn’t eat it. The chicken strips and rice were cold very disappointing. I’m afraid I couldn’t eat it. I did complain and rightfully so I wasn’t charged for it. We have family who live in the area and visit regularly. We certainly wouldn’t return to this pub.

Visited twice over the weekend. Saturday evening things were okay. Definitely a lack of staff. Sunday was a shocker. Waiter with sh1t attitude and lacked manners. My carvery trio of meats were kiddy portions. When I said something I was told "well it is the end of the day". Everything looked and tasted like it was the last dregs. Plates were thrown down on the table. Not very professional.

Friendly and attentive staff, great food, very doggy friendly.

From the moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcome at The Ship Inn. We sat in the bar area with our dog who was immediately given water and a blanket to lie on, there were even dog treats on the bar. The staff were so friendly and the service was excellent, a real credit to the pub. Food wise we chose the sea bass and the mixed grill and for dessert the chocolate fondant and vanilla cheesecake. The dog had a sausage! All of the dishes were delicious. We will definitely be returning.

Excellent food, good size portions, prompt service. Wasn't really looking for atmosphere!

Amazing pub food excellent nice atmosphere

Listed building, huge inside, food was of high standard, I had fish and chips, big portion. Service was as expected not too intrusive, just right.

Polly and the team saved the day when there was a power outage. The whole team did their best to host us despite being unable to serve any food and with a limited bar.

It was fairly quiet when we visited on an early Sunday evening, but we had a lovely roast and very decadent dessert - yum!

We visited the Ship at 6.30pm and it was quiet when we arrived. We were a party of 4 with 2 dogs and had pre-booked our table. First impressions were that it was OK and has the vibe of a restaurant attached to a Premier Inn. The staff were friendly and the service we received was excellent. We had three courses, all of which were tasty and well presented.

Tasty food in a pleasant if slightly dilapidated restaurant. This chain advertise that they participate in the blue light scheme and I always prefer to support businesses who value emergency service workers. When it came to paying though I was told that they weren't offering the discount today and had no explanation. The place was nearly empty, you would have thought they would be grateful for the trade.

Limited range of beers but staff very good and friendly. A better garden would be nice, perhaps by knocking down the horrendous looking hotel behind it.

Staff were amazing. The food looked and tasted amazing, the atmosphere was wonderful calm and relaxing with music in the background

Mid week visit for a quiet drink.... it was certainly that. No problem with that though. The team and bar service were good. From what I saw the food that was served looked good to. Should go back and try it out.

Food is beautiful, fair prices and the team are lovely. I'm here on a work trip and it's the best food I've had on one!

The food is amazing, I bought my parents here for Sunday lunch and let's just say they are fussy.. but they were delighted!! I eat here regularly.. The staff are extremely polite, anything less than a 5star review I would put down to a one off bad experience, (unfortunately most people will only leave a review on a negative experience) Highly recommended!!

I came here today for the first time with friends for a Sunday roast dinner. The food was fab, and there wasn't a long wait to receive anything. The staff were polite, and Liz did an amazing job recommending dishes when I asked her opinion as I couldn't decide! I will definitely be back again.

Went for Sunday lunch with family. The food was fantastic. I wasnt sure what to have and my server was extremely helpful talking over my likes and making suggestions. Liz was very kind and understanding, knowledgeable about the food and made the experience fun.

Good food but didn’t have everything on the menu. Service was a little slower than we have had before

The beef rib is amazing and the caramel sundae is gorgeous. Anne was very attentive and polite as well as happy and helpful. Would definitely recommend to family and friends. Made a great Father’s Day

Anne was fabulous and happy and helpful and made Father’s Day very special. Thank you Anne x

Really enjoyed the Garden Vegetable Burger which made a nice change from the usual run of the mill vegeburgers. Very pleased that the Garden Plot Medley could be served with GF bread. Service from Ellie-May was first-rate.

Been here twice in 3 days, have to say weds evening 7.30pm ,excellent service , food was lovely and we were asked if everything was ok and certainly it was really good, That said returned to ship today Friday 7th June, at 4pm, Different experience, asked if still serving food , older chap , glasses said yeah, that was it , No engagement , we asked for menus ,he said am bit busy ,will bring over in bit,? Do I need to kno he is busy? I'm the customer , Not good and felt I was more and inconvenience to him , It was really an effort for him, Shame really ,😑

Food was OK, overpriced for what it is and quality variable. Service was poor, male "manager" was incredibly rude to us when we arrived despite our booking being wrong as their mistake. Drinks took ages to arrive. Lots of waiting in between without anyone asking if we wanted more drinks. Condiments missing from tables. Wouldn't go back, much better places nearby.

Great food and service by Ellie May

Marc is very accommodating and is a great laugh for the oldies. My grandma and great aunt love when he works as he never fails to make them laugh.

Stayed next door at the premier inn and called in for dinner. Had the mixed grill and honestly one of the best I've ever had. Excellent cuts of meat with zero fat and grilled to absolute perfection. So, so good. Would highly recommend. Plus a damn good Guinness and very friendly staff. You're all a credit to your profession. Thank you. 5⭐

Friendly staff, liz was very helpful and polite.food was good. We stayed at premier inn next door and would recamend the Ship inn for your meals.

really pleasant with good food and service.

Had a lovely meal at the Ship Inn. Great service from Mj, Will, and Harry. Cheers guys

Brilliant place, Great steaks and awesome drinks.

It was not the best Sunday lunch I've had, but it was ok....

Well what can I say... this place has seriously gone downhill and it is such a shame! I have been before previously a few times for food and a wedding and it is usually better. We had the triple roast dinner on Sunday evening and it was disgusting! For almost £17 you would expect a better quality meal. Everything tasted frozen and I could cook better at home. Unfortunately, we had to leave most of the food because it was just inedible, the only good thing was the big Yorkshire puddings. Staff were nice people but had no proper training and we sat waiting to pay the bill for 30 minutes despite numerous members of staff walking past ignoring us. Another table also made a complaint and once they had paid and left we heard the staff making fun of them and laughing. In the end we had to go up and pay at the door. Toilets were also really dirty. I'm not sure if it is under new management but it seems like a different place. Overpriced and gross food with a weird taste. AVOID THIS PLACE!!

Was a very nice pub nice friendly staff and good food

Lovely staff, couldn't do enough for you! Meals were huge portions and tasted lovely. Only complaint is that one of the meals came out cold, but was quickly rectified with a replacement. Overall, I would recommend Ship Inn for a tasty pub meal out

came here for a meal after a long day of graft and the food was great i ended up having the korean bbq chicken strips to start and then ended up having the mixed grill as my main couldn’t say anything bad about it everything was cooked to perfection would recommend to many others lovely place for some good scran

Had a lovely evening meal here. Outside could do with tidying up as walls are crumbling but inside the team were great and ensured we had everything we needed.

Attended 60th birthday. Good service and food. Staff did well with big party and happy for everyone to pay separately when left.

Lovely atmosphere. The menu great as ever

Our food was awful. The veg was overcooked and potatoes were hollow inside and rock hard. Stuffing was also hard and I couldn’t cut it. We had a dirty ramakin bowl with one dessert. The meat on our roast was the only good thing on the plate. They took £1.75 off the bill due to a dirty dessert bowl. It was expensive and an absolute waste of money. Mother’s Day lunch was extremely disappointing. Will not be coming back. The ladies loo was rather dirty also.

Very welcoming pub with classic pub grub. Super friendly staff and very accommodating. Had a superb mixed fish dish and my husband had an enormous steak and ale pie. Worth a visit

Had a lovely Sunday lunch the rib of beef was fantastic but let down with frozen peas and sprouts and a slither of carrot but should have cauliflower cheese with it not Extra but great service staff very good at what they do so I would say 7 out of 10

Way too expensive. It's a pub that thinks it's a 5 star restaurant. People want reasonably priced food not a £17 burger. Tiny portions also Places like this are the reason the traditional pub is closing down. Not value for money at all

Fantastic service ( thank you Harry 👌) , great atmosphere. Delicious food for very reasonable prices. Nice village pub. Highly recommend.

Nice food very reasonable priced.Very pleasant staff.Warm atmosphere fire lit on miserable day.

The menu at the Ship has a lot of great modern pub dishes, offering classics like a mixed grill and fish and chips, alongside more modern options like a vegan sriracha burger or Korean chicken with kimchi. With an expansive kids menu, this makes it a great place for a family meal that will keep everyone happy. The staff were friendly and attentive, without being intrusive, and service was quick and correct.

No menus. We were told we would be brought some. No. Thought I would try something different, wish I hadnt. The no leaf salad with chicken at £16 bore no resemblance to the menu description. There was no cauliflower at all, or golden beetroot. What I got was a small amount of hummous, frozen broccoli and a few chickpeas. Not fresh but previously frozen and all cold with three stale croutes. There was only one chap serving who did his best but we had to wait for everything. Not impressed.

Just had a lovely meal here. Greet service. And Dan made me the best Irish coffee I’ve ever had. Such a lovelY lad very personable and went over and above to make sure we had a good night. A true crew for to your establishment. Thank you Dan.

We have been married 53 years and thought it would be nice to have the valentine meal. The food was delicious but we were very disappointed with the atmosphere of the evening. No hearts 💕 no candles 🕯️ no rose on the tables. Just felt a little disappointed.😔

We Went today for a family Sunday lunch, having not been there for many months. Service was terrible and it took 25 minutes to be asked if we wanted a drink. The drinks took another 15 minutes to come. The food was good although one of our party ended up with the wrong meal. The rib of beef was very good , hence why an increased score on here. We had waited so long that we accepted the wrong meal just to save time and hassle. Getting the bill was also problematic and took an age. Weird especially as we were sat in the middle of the restaurant. Clearly the kitchen knows what it is doing but the front of house staff do not. A shame used to be excellent.. won’t be going back as plenty of other choices that do much better close by.

Great food especially on a Sunday when they do a roast and a nice atmosphere in the pub with a nice rustic architecture. Would highly recommend especially on a Sunday.

The food wer nice, big portions, made well, can't fault it at all. The service, however, was very slow and inattentive, constantly having to wave staff down as if they'd forgotten you exist. I did ask for some sauces, when our meals arrived and they never came back with any. Why don't these places, not just here but everywhere, not just have bottles of ketchup on the tables, is it too much to ask?

We had a meal here as a large party. Service was good, food was delicious. I can't speak to the atmosphere of the place in general as we had a hired room there.

Called in for lunch. No one at the main station so we wandered through to the bar. We have previously eaten in the bar area so did not think it would be a problem. Sat at a table, no menus on the table. Asked at the bar, barman a little short in telling my wife she should have got one on the way in? How were we to know that? However another diner had 2 menus which he offered and we gratefully accepted. We ordered the halloumi ciabatta, fish goujon ciabatta. Fries and salad. The food was ok the goujons were more batter than fish. Halloumi similar. I would have commented at the time however no one came to ask if everything was ok. The food was ok, the warm welcome promised on the sign outside was lacking I assume it must have been an off day as prior it has been fine.

Excellent buffet for 30+ people. Really well organised by Vicky and the team. Checked our requirements for the evening and ensured that everything was in place on time. Lots of positive feedback from those attending for the quality and amount of food. Good selection to choose from on the menu.

Well located and plenty of parking. Food was good and staff were helpful. Wasn't too busy when we went for lunch, but recommend booking

Had a birthday meal for my daughter and her friends. On arrival Holly welcomed and seated us. Girl's had there own table. Where Holly served them really well. Really smily and friendly. Went above and beyond, brought out the cake and made it a special evening. Food was lovely. Thank you Holly.

Fabulous establishment. Staff fantastic and create the great atmosphere. Manageress always welcoming. We never feel rushed or unwelcome when coming here. Food is really good. They have a great range of larger and ales. This will always be our first choice.

great food, quick service, Will and Dan were funny n proper charming, me and my mrs loved it! 10/10 fish n chips n guiness!

Used to be a decent pub, however new manager is terribly rude and entitled, and seems to spend most of her time smoking and flirting with young staff. Wont be returning Edit - Manager has now banned me from pub on account of my review, sadly has such low emotional intelligence that she cannot comprehend a difference in mere opinion. Beware folks ! ;)

lovely scran just before a days work, the service was on point and so was the food i had the salmon florentine whilst me coworker had a houlloumi sandwich would recommend though .

Having had many good meals here we decided to book for Xmas day lunch…. And yet again they did not disappoint - food, staff and atmosphere excellent- well done MJ and the team.

We went here on Christmas day and it was so busy. The staff were fantastic they worked so hard and they were so polite and friendly. The food was amazing will definitely recommend to others

Popped in on the off chance of getting a table. They were busy but still accommodated us. Staff very polite and welcoming food was great. Will be going again.

Went for our xmas lunch was absolutely amazing from start to finish staff were amazing and were wokring extremely hard it was very busy but they all did amazing. Will definately be going back.

Fantastic Meal at the ship had a great time with Santa at breakfast was very festive and fun ! Staff was great food was very good and quality was great thank you

Last ate in here a few years ago. It has improved since then. This pub is a lovely old pub, service was good. Had our fave Korean chicken strips to start which are delicious and then both had rump steak washed down with a bottle...

We have been eating here at times over 40 years being that we live locally They provide a good pub meal in a pleasant environment. Prices seem quite steep but recently everywhere has felt like that!

Great premier inn/table table style pub. In fact it's a Greene King pub with their own real ales (of which I'm not a fan) but that didn't detract from the good experience. Service, quality, cleanliness all top notch.

Service was slow by poorly trained scruffy staff thought I seen most things but obviously not I'd be ashamed if this was my business

The pub looks gorgeous. But we were met with an extremely rude man (I believe the manager). He was rude and sarcastic and slammed drinks down in front of us. The food was just edible. Service horrendous. Will never come back.

Fantastic 18th Birthday party celebration. Thank you so much to MJ and all the team in making the evening so special. Excellent buffet served and enjoyed by all.

Liz, and the team went all out to give us a day to remember. Having been here in the past, reputation stands! Food was excellent, our two youngest were entertained with drawings, beautiful mulled wine, and the birthday boy was treated to a birthday cake...

christmas dinner was cold, and not worth £25, wont go back, the bar man put in in a plastic pot, but the dog enjoyed it,

Great choice of drinks. The menu had something for everyone. We were stopping in the premier inn next door party of 6. Booked a table and when we arrived found it to be a round table great it is so easy to socialise with everyone....

Place looked really quet yet no table for 1 for an hour and a half! £4.80 for one bottle of Heineken seems a little excessive too! Wont be visiting again

First time coming here, Amazing food, all the staff was friendly and great company. Made us feel very welcomed and well looked after. We will all be coming back regularly and would recommend for food and even just drinks!

The food here was amazing and the staff was lovely, very clean and the service was great felt very welcome the whole time, staff was smiley and very we where very well looked after would definitely recommend no complaints here.

Went yesterday, disjointed whn compared to previous visits. Had cod n chips, which was OK but expected real chips not frozen (some much harder than others) and the steak and ale pie looks a beast but it was all pastry with only 3 small pieces of steak. Puds were ok. Service was so so, too quick. Felt like we were being stared at and pounced upon. Atmosphere was non-existent, and we were seated around a tiny rable for 2, and it was cold in that area. I have been a number of times but I probably would not return based on yesterday.

Very pleasant Staff that knows their products

A really excellent Sunday roast with the family. Despite having to look after a large private party the staff were attentive, incredibly patient and above all cheerful. Such a pleasure to be looked after by such a charming bunch. Many thanks, and we’ll be back...

Come here often with my parents, food is always great and the service is always good!

Sunday roast was very good. Sadly the restaurant is understaffed as it took ages to get our drinks & bill.

Have visited many times over the last couple of years and have seen the beer prices regularly climb in prices. Understandable in the early post-pandemic times, but now just pure greed. The final straw being the latest increase of Peroni to £6.50, yes £6.50! A...

We had a great meal at the Ship Inn last weekend. It was very busy with lots of people attending a Halloween party, but service was great. Our order was taken promptly and the food arrived quickly. The food was excellent: steaks were perfectly cooked...

Good service and loads of food! Family Sunday lunch for 9 people with lots of roast food. Good selection of real estate and lagers as well as wine.