Ship Inn Levington in Suffolk Coastal - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Had the chump of lamb with greek salad. The lamb was perfectly chargrilled and the tzatseki was the best I've ever had including in Greece!

We had a great meal and the four of us had two dogs each, all well behaved. We say outside, service was great, the food was really good. The only downside was once the waitress went off shift we didn't have outside service and paying the bill was a chore.

Lovely country pub. We sat outside the front and had lunch -good beer, and excellent food in a beautiful location.

Had a really good meal there today Mon aug 19th. Seafood platter and fish and chips. Both really excellent had our meals outside in the sun. Served by friendly and efficient staff as they always are. Had a pint of excellent local beer. There are many good pubs around area but the ship takes some beating. Will be back soon. Cheers

Lovely food. Nice staff i shall definitely be back, best deben inn x

Walked from Suffolk Yacht Harbour along the coast walk. Really nice staff and the food was great.

You really got to know this place is here as you could easily go past it. It's a lovely cute pub. With lots of outdoor seating, we came on a nice day so we sat outside. Food was delicious and well presented. A little on the pricey side, but for a special occasion it is lovely. Staff were friendly and were efficient.

I LOVE this place. The food is always brilliant and a great price range, the staff are knowledgeable, professional and super accommodating and the building and amenities are lovely. They are always spotlessly clean. Probably my favourite of all the Deben Inns. I WILL BE BACK

Lovely dog friendly pub, great food, friendly staff. Tables inside and out, plenty of parking and nice walks nearby.

Never had a bad meal at any of The Deben Inns.

Nice meal. Friendly staff. Quiet location. Good for a weekday meal, when you don't fancy cooking from scratch at home. Nice Wagu burger, pity chips were not homemade. Nice to see that the Ship sells Wild Wave cider, made a pleasant change from Aspalls acidic cider, available at several other locations. Would recommend, when you can't be bothered to cook at home!

visited the pub for the first time last week. our food was gorgeous and the people were very attentive and polite when serving us. can't wait to go back at the weekend.

A great country pub in a village setting with views over the river Stour. Plenty of outdoor seating in a sunny position. Food is good and fairly priced with a great loyalty scheme. Service is usually great but occasionally poor. Could do with updating the menu but well worth a visit for lunch or dinner.

Haven't been here for year's.. but up from London staying in our holiday home in felixstowe for the summer so we thought we'd give it a go and booked tonight. From start to finish the food and service were first class will definitely be returning.

A wonderful place to sit outside and enjoy the English countryside.

Had a lovely dinner with mum, wife and daughter. The food was amazing, excellent menu and super tasty. Word obviously got around because the place was packed.

Lovely little pub, enjoyed our meal Great service

Poor. Another Deben Inns disaster. If you like frozen food, you’ll love this. The gastro pub version of weatherspoons in Suffolk.

lovely Sunday roast with sirloin beef and toffee pudding with custard, also tried their chicken bao bun which were very nice. Update 29/5/23 Another visit to the ship Inn and food is still exceptional.

Lovely traditional pub/restaurant. Eat inside,outside on patio or also have a large garden area for kids to run about with loads of seating and boat play area.good menu for all the family.

Nicely preserved. Peaceful area. Liked the George flag flying on the church opposite.

Delicious fish and chips! Highly recommend. 👍 All meals our party ordered were excellent and generous portions. Excellent service too.

Best fish and chips I've had in a long time. Can't wait to go again . Just feels very cramped inside but maybe just cause it was very busy .

Lovely little pub, large beer garden, amazing staff. Highly recommend!

Great pub in Suffolk really good food and loads of room outside

1st time here in decade's, went as a group of 4 and had a very nice evening. Parking was easy although very busy, staff were very attentive and were some of the most friendly we have come across. Food was good and at reasonable price. We will be coming back soon !

Excellent food, friendly service, great atmosphere.

We grabbed a quick drink, pre funeral. The staff were very welcoming and hospitibal. A great atmosphere, small inside. Food smelt great even though we did not eat. Nice car park. Clean inside and out. A very quaint public house. 👏 ❤️

Poor value, it was £11 for a prawn sandwich. It seemed expensive when I ordered but I guess I was hoping to be surprised. I was, but not in a good way. 2 slices of 1” thick granary bread with a very meagre amount of prawns inside. Some lettuce leaves were left on the side of the plate to make it look less sparse. It didn't work, it just have me the additional task of inserting the leaves into the sandwich by hand. Wish I'd taken a photo of it. It was very very disappointing. Guy say next tonne was having the steak. I asked him how it was and he shrugged and said ok, but expensive. Clearly they are trading on the location and it is a real shame they can't provide better value.

We had an early evening meal at the Ship recently prior to a meeting. Enjoying good food, which was served promptly in a friendly atmosphere.

I went there for the awake the food was so nice l felt very cosy x relax in there

The food was great, there was a massive beer garden and even a small kids play area!

Lovely pub, great atmosphere with fab team of staff who look after you. Food was delicious! Black treacle brisket, fillets of sea bass, sirloin steak and katsu curry all went down a treat.

Fantastic pub, lovely food, Adnams on draught. Really enjoyed this evening.

Brilliant local pub. Always a great menu and lovely people looking after you!

Recently went for a meal with my other half and was very impressed by the food, especially for myself being coeliac and seeing some nice options to chose from.

First time visiting the Ship Inn. This is a great Pub lovely historic building in a quiet location. Staff were friendly and the food was amazing. Steak was perfectly good, which many places get wrong, and I will definitely visit again when next in this area.

I've been to this restaurant a few times. It's part of a local chain called The Deben Inns. I've never had a bad meal in any of them, and my most recent visit to the Ship was no exception. Food was lovely. The portions were decent and the staff were great. The only thing was, three of us accidentally ordered a sharing dessert each. So just make sure you don't make the same mistake.

Now part of Deben Inns, The Ship is well worth a visit but make sure you book to avoid disappointment. A warm welcome from the staff and great atmosphere is just the start. A good range of drinks and a varied menu adds to the experience. Dog friendly. A large garden area for the warmer weather.

Excellent food, OK service, nice atmosphere. We booked for 12.30 and were told we could only have the table for two hours. We were served drinks and then waited an hour for the food. The food was excellent, fish & chips, lamb roast and sea bass with new potatoes and salad. Shame we didn't have time for a desert. I recommend booking a later table to allow enough time for a full meal.

Excellent meal lovely food busy restaurant highly recommended

Service was poor; staff spent a lot of time talking at the bar and weren't attentive. Food very mediocre. 'Treacle Songe Pudding', was a slice of stodgy cake with golden syrup drizzled on.

Beautiful little village pub. Unfortunately the tables were packed so tightly we had to move chairs and tables to be able to sit down. The staff were lovely and service was quick. My starter was good but my main course was a huge disappointment, slow cooked lamb, mash and veg. The mash was dry and lumpy and the lamb was just microwaved slices which were like eating cardboard, won’t be going back.

Lovely food with interesting choices. Good range if Adnams ales. Maybe slightly in the pricey side but enjoyable all the same.

Went in for a late lunch , service was great and for was amazing.

The food was delicious. Good size portions, too. We didn't have to wait too long for it either. Good selection of starters, mains, and desserts.. Will be going back again soon hopefully..

Really lovely, characterful thatched country pub with great service and food. Highly recommend.

One of our favourite pubs lovely food great service and beautiful surroundings. Staff are very polite and friendly

Our first visit, everything was great, food, drink and service, we'll be back...... been back, was even better 😁

Roast was poor especially compared to other rivals in the same price bracket, 2 slices of meat, roast potatoes were like frozen aunt Bessie's and veg was basic. Took an hour to get our meal. Staff very pleasant.

I heard good things about The Ship at Levington and I was looking forward to going. We went on a Sunday afternoon and had booked. It was very, VERY busy. The table was not ready when we arrived as previous customers hadn't finished. Bought drinks and waited about 15 mins outside as it was packed. Staff were friendly, helpful and apologetic about the wait but service was very slow, took an age for our order to be taken and again a long wait before food arrived, probably due to how popular this restaurant is (and was on the day) had reservations about ordering dessert, coffee came quickly, food a lot longer, so it seems bar service was efficient whereas kitchen less so. Food was good, service was good from the team it was only the waiting that let my score down. I appreciate it that on a Sunday(or any other time TBH) you don't want to be rushed in and back out again, but service was too slow and that was the lasting impression.

The Sea bass was good. Very busy on Sunday.

Wonderful traditional restaurant in a lovely village. Good food, nice surroundings, and lovely staff. What's not to like

Great food lovely cosy atmosphere

Me and my partner were visiting Ipswich and had been recommended the Ship Inn. I had the lamb shoulder and he had fish and chips.. it was perfect and so delicious! Definitely recommend this pub. Friendly staff, locals and food is tasty!

Delicious soup. Very friendly & helpful

The Ship catered for my Mother’s wake last week. The Team were courteous and understanding with all our dealings in the run to the day and on the day, even though we were earlier than expected after the service, no one would have known. The food selection and standard was excellent and to have tea and coffee included in the per head price was excellent. Thank you.

Lovely food, good place to walk the dogs, food was very well priced..

Very popular pub in rural area. The food was excellent and staff very friendly and knowledgeable.

First visit and won't be our last. Varied menu and everything cooked perfectly. Staff were knowledgeable , especially about lactose intolerance. All the fish items were super fresh and beautifully prepared. The only negative comment is that the steaks were already cut on the plate when served. Made them go cold quicker but were cooked to perfection.

Really good value for money, food sizes are generous and all meals ordered between 8 off us were delicious,

Now a Deben Inn so a great future in store. Staff are very friendly

A very nice meal, shame about the chef talking about us as customers behind our backs trying to rush us out of there. Massive desserts so will TAKE TIME to eat. Really spoiled that for us, won’t be returning.

The food was great but four stars because the side room we were in was slightly chilly and we had to keep our coats on.

Fantastic food and really helpful staff

Great home style cooking, lovely service and such a cosy atmosphere for a cold rainy winters day! The Bavarian Apple Crumble especially was a perfect ending to a pre-festive lunch!

I went there with the donkeys and it was the best pub I've ever been too! I had a hot chocolate and the sausage and red onion jam sandwich for lunch and it was delicious! Bread could be a little thinner though as it was a bit thick, but other than that, very warm and welcoming atmosphere

Service was appalling- which was a shame because menu and food was excellent

Lovely dog friendly place to eat. Nice walks close by

A great asset for our local community.

It was hectic, was given a time, table not ready so had to stand in the middle of the bar area, no apology, just 'you can get a drink at the bar' from the service and comments from the staff, this was normal for a Saturday night... shame!

Excellent every time we visit. Good food and helpful staff. I could not eat all my blt and was offered a box to take it home

We were made welcome and nothing was too much trouble .Great waitress.Will go back again and again.

Outstanding!! We visited on Sunday evening and the service and food was excellent. The bao buns and gyōzas were delicious, along with the scotch egg for starters. I had the lamb shoulder for main and the lamb was cooked to perfection, tender and melt in the mouth. My partner had the roast beef and it was delicious and cooked perfectly. Lovely friendly staff and fast service in a cosy pub with a warm inviting atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back again soon. Thank you 🙏

Excellent country pub, just a short drive out of Ipswich with beautiful walks on the doorstep. Food and drink was excellent and all areas were clean and well presented. Definitely worth a visit! Well done.

This was our very first visit to the wonderful Ship at Levington, it was very busy but the atmosphere was good. We had our meal in alittle side room from the main bar. We had abit of a wait but it was worth it as the food was delicious, the staff were friendly and helpful. The Ship is next door to the church and in a beautiful location, not far from the marina and River Orwell. We hope to go again in the summer as it would be nice to see the pub in day light hours. However we would definitely recommend it.

Lovely Sunday lunch. Something on the menu to suit everyone and the pub is in such a beautiful location we had a lovely walk by the River too. Looking forward to going back soon.

Had lovely food here well worth a visit

Great little pub with a lovely walk up from the marina along the shore

An excellent lunch, prompt service and a welcoming atmosphere.

Went for lunch on a sunny day and had one of the best pub lunches at the Ship Inn Levington. The lamb dish was a daily special, and was so tender, it paired extremely well with the potato cake, mash and veggies. The wagyu beef burger was just what you would want in a burger. Cooked to perfection served with delicious chips. We also went for the Duck Gyoza and Homemade Onion rings, which again were exquisite. Alongside the food, the location was spectacular, with a lovely nature walk just opposite the restaurant. Would recommend going on a sunny day for some amazing food and a great nature walk.

Lovely village pub. Concentrating on food covers rather than drinkers and all tables can be booked for food. However, drinkers welcome if there is room to spare. We had very good service from the staff the evening we were there. The sea bass was perfectly done. My only complaint would be relatively little samphire. My companion enjoyed the lamb. I had a delicious French sauvignon blanc with lovely pear and peach nose. My companion had a good pint of Adnams which is the standard brew. Puddings also great, you may want to consider the small portions by the time you get to the dessert course! Approximately £30 a head including tip as we were very happy with the service.

Good pub, we stop here half way round our walk. Outdoor seating and an indoor section for dogs. Good for gluten free.

Small country pub in out of the way location. Pleasant atmosphere, despite a table of rather braying people who were definitely ‘trying to hard’. Decoratively the pub, Happily, is not too ‘done up’. I think there are 2 spaces. One nice front bar (where I sat). Space behind bar looks more restaurant-y. Food. I had crab salad which, while small, was tasty. Beer. Served a nice pint of Adnam’s.

The food was excellent. The staff were excellent. And the atmosphere also was excellent. My first visit in many years didn't disappoint.

Always enjoy the food here. Can't fault it! Staff are always friendly as well!

Very busy but staff very efficient, prices very reasonable, food was excellent

Tasty food. Just been refurbished after a fire but still very nice place to eat.

A lovely country pub, with fantastic views. The food itself was impressive and the portion sizes were very generous - you definitely won't be leaving hungry.

We love the white bait. Lovely setting. Good service.

Friendly welcome and good food with a full pub.

Food quality was excellent, the sea-bass fillets tasted really fresh. Dogs friendly place just a short distance from Levingston Lagoon nature reserve.

Very tasty meal, reasonably priced. Friendly staff and a good choice of drinks. If I were being picky, I would say that their white wine and bubbles could be kept colder.

Superb service and food was exceptionally good.

My parents used to call in here when I was a child so lovely to take a trip down memory lane :) Of course, it has changed slightly from my memory. Light, airy, and very nicely set out. A welcoming and comfortable setting. We were given a choice of tables inside and there is ample seating outside also. A fantastic menu with plenty to choose from and to suit all tastes. A very friendly and accommodating lady took our order. With so many tasty options to choose from, the 2 of us decided on the 'sharing' approach so for starter, had the whitebait (served with a chunk of granary bread, butter and tartar sauce) and nachos (sour cream dip and halapenos on the side) between us. Both were excellent, particularly the nachos... clearly not your usual tortillas out of a packet, the tomato salsa was delicious, plenty of cheese and with a salad, this would make a beautiful lunch on its own. We then had one main (kindly given 2 plates to divide it) the tapas style board had salami, Prosciutto, warm pitta, olives, onions, baby gherkins and a beautiful pesto style dip. Accompanied with sides of chips AND sweet potato fries, this was far more than we needed and we actually took all of the pitta home to warm later for supper. With a half of bitter shandy and a lime & soda, the total bill was around £45. Excellent value and a very memorable lunch. Thankyou. Will definitely not be leaving it 40 years before returning again!! :)

Popped here after some time on the water. First time here. Served quickly, despite it being busy with two "functions" going on. Good choice of drinks and food. Opted for the Wagyu cheeseburger as I don't see these often. Was very tasty and served pretty quickly. Would go again!

Fantastic place we discovered while in the area. The food was top-notch, and the service was spot on. 👌

Excellent quality, great service. Helpful with dietary requirements!

Very nice building and outside area large car park great for dogs,food is good and I definitely will come back.

The food is fab. Great pub food at it's best. The setting is also extremely pleasant. Unfortunately the service did not match up. We were a large party, however the waiting staff just couldn't get the orders correct and we constantly had to flag them down to get their attention. We waited an age for each course order to be taken and then an age to actually receive our orders, some of which were incorrect i.e., ice cream with my summer pudding when I asked for cream! Then were told our table was required for another party. On previous occasions when visiting here for lunch waiting on staff have been great ...what's happened here?