Ship Inn Restaurant in Isle of Anglesey

Well that was disappointing. We've been gazing across at The Ship for a few days whilst staying on the other side of the bay at Llandonna, and thought today being our last full day before returning home we'd drive over with our dogs and treat ourselves to a decent lunch and a couple of drinks. We were sad to see, shocked even, given the economic climate and the time of year, being about as low as the season gets, to read prominent 'no dogs inside' signs posted on the front door. The sign directed dog owners to an exterior 'heated shack' that looked about as welcoming as a slap in the belly with a dead wet fish. We turned away along with at least half-a-dozen other couples, all with dogs, and left to seek an alternative. We ended up returning to our cottage where dogs are welcomed. Whilst I respect the proprietor's right to make a no dogs ruling I find it astonishing that interior space, with hard floor, is not set aside for dog owners. All I can assume is that it makes economic sense to them. As for the rest of us passing by on this famously dog-friendly beach (certainly as it is out of season), whether on wheels or foot on the Anglesey Coastal Path, with our furry friends alongside, and all hoping for a dog and human friendly welcome, I'm afraid the message is: 'GO ELSEWHERE'!

Wonderful traditional pub at Traeth Goch.

Been there today and they are no longer dog friendly, there is a notice by the door

Unwelcoming for folk with dogs.

Meal was fabulous. Fish and chips. Large portions that we struggled to finish. Always a lovely atmosphere in and around the place

Fantastic place to eat drink chat 👌 staff are hard working and happy to help and serv you very good pipeing hot food grate views thank you team ship

What a great pub, beer was excellent as was the service, pub was full and the view, probably 1 of the best in the country.

Unfortunately, a baby isn’t allowed to sit for food in the right hand side of the restaurant, although it had many young children who were in there dining. When questioned why, it was said the restaurant was ‘too loud’ and that babies weren’t allowed in there as a car seat takes up too much room, even though there was plenty of room at the table. A very odd response from what is meant to be ‘family friendly’. We left dined in the Boathouse next door, who were nothing short of excellent. Would recommend you spending your money here.

Desperately needing food we visited the Ship, how you can justify charging £5.50 for a small bowl of chips and £12 for a cheese toastie. Lovely pub in a great location but you really are testing your clientele with your prices.

Good food and good value. The food is freshly made, tasty and served by friendly staff. Great place for a Sunday dinner or any other day for that matter.

Lovely welcome, so cosy with the open fire, mulled wine and friendly staff

Drinks only . My ale in a handled glass was spot on and my wife's gin and tonic looked a 'million dollars'.

We visited the Ship for a meal on Saturday evening and the service was excellent from the moment we walked in. Food was really good we enjoyed the whole experience all 7 of us. Thank you

We didn't eat but the food looked good the beer was excellent the staff were really friendly and the views were amazing We'll be back

As others have noted...the access and the parking can be garbage. The first time we tried it was in an August...just don't! Go somewhere else, the stress isn't worth it, just to find nowhere to park crawling with the Me First's at the bottom. Your reward for your descent efforts will then be an aggression riddled climb back out. Try in the Spring or Autumn and you'll find a very different experience. Since our original, all but homicidal road rage filled original visit, we learned to approach differently, even enjoying a healthy to and from walk to Llanddona. It's easier and very quiet. If you can find somewhere to park the walk round to Benllech is fresh too. As for the pub itself?...well...it's the same as thousands of others, fine at most times, a victim of its own success at others. Further endorsement of the Low Season Theory.

This pub is the best on the island. Food is excellent and all the staff are very friendly . The view is amazing of red wharf bay . We have been going here for years and staff are always happy to see us back . Thank you to all the staff . Barrie and emma Holbrook

Traditional Welsh pub beach front, good atmosphere, staff very friendly and helpful. Food very tasty and reasonably priced.

Been twice last year. And 3 times this year food never disappoints very tasty 😋

Every time we come to Anglesey we always visit The Ship Inn for their Mussels. So this year we set off for a walk and our mussel visit…we got there and we couldn’t get a table inside as we had a dog and they have a rule on how many dogs are allowed in the pub, there was no mussels on the menu and we very nearly had our drink and turned around. However one of the party went to see if there was anywhere warmer we could sit rather than directly outside. Chris, the most friendliest waiter we’ve ever met on the island showed us an area we could sit and we overheard someone saying the dragon pie is the best they’ve ever had. So we decided to stay. The outdoor area was lovely and warm, we ordered food for 13 people and expected it to come out one after another, however it all arrived at the same time. The dragon pie is honestly one of the best hearty meals I’ve ever tasted, it was absolutely delicious and a good size too! No starters are needed, so yes it’s pricey but if you leave out starter then it balances out. After our meal Chris had a good chat with us and really made us feel welcome. All in all, we had a really lovely afternoon out in a great spot with amazing food. The Ship Inn, you’ve got a gem in Chris!

Very rude to me because I park in the car park in a motorhome. Wouldn’t spend my money there.

Friendly staff. Wonderful food. Reasonably priced. Great position with lovely views. Couldn't ask for more.

Very tasty meal on our last night in Wales. We'd booked a table which was ready on arrival, all staff were very friendly and they catered well for my partner who is coeliac. Menu is a little limited but still good stuff to choose from. I had the halloumi fajita and my partner the dragon pie which looked and tasted amazing. Two chocolate brownies to finish left us very full and content. Lovely atmosphere and decor inside. A touch on the more expensive side but would still very much recommend!

The fish and chips where the best fish and chips I ever ate.

The Chilean Sauvignon Blanc at £9.50 a glass is really awful...There is'nt a NZ SB which would be far superior on the "by the glass" list, only by the bottle at £31.00.

They don’t let kids (even quiet polite 11 and 13 year olds) in the main part of the pub and don’t let dogs (placid, quiet Labrador) anywhere except a pokey, cold back room. This pub is an anti social dinosaur of a place stuck in the dark ages. Not family friendly. Did not deserve our custom so we left.

Lovely old pub in a fantastic location, sadly let down by the miserable staff, who miraculously cheer up when a local comes in .

Dropped in during day trip from Liverpool. No reservation. Staff were warm and welcoming and got us a table with no fuss. We enjoyed a fine Ship Inn Veggie Curry, Gammon Steak, and a Beef Lasagna. All very delicious. The Ship Inn is known for its seafood but they truly did an excellent job on our dishes! Enjoyed the experience very much.

Great pub, the food was traditional with a twist. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

Great food and unbelievable location. Defo worth a visit

Worked out it had been roughly 7 years since I'd last visited the Ship Inn, and I'm glad I came back. We arrived fairly late in the evening as a walk in, but it was no bother - we soon had drinks and food on the table. Only marked down the atmosphere rating because we were in a side room on our own, but that's more down to us not booking in advance. The staff were all very friendly, the food was great (everything home made) as was the Ship Inn ale 🍻 Thank you! Looking forward to my next visit.

Helpful staff, lovely pub, but lunch menu lacked small options.

We were looking for a dog friendly pub. But they only take a max of 3 dogs. So didn't go in

Only dropped in for a drink, service was welcoming beer was good view was amazing

First time visitor. Lovely old pub

We had 2 dragon pies and 2 fish chowders. Both were exceptional. Great that they allow dogs in too as many places loose custom by not allowing dogs in. We weren't offered a desert or so didn't bother, loss off a sale there otherwise the service would've been 5 stars!

Only stopped for a couple of drinks as we gad already eaten but wished we hadn't as the food looked delicious. Fantastic location, wish we could have stayed longer. The lady behind the bar was welcoming and friendly, would highly recommend.

Perfect for a lunch out, dog friendly and lovely staff.. just needed better weather for a walk on the beach but will go again..

Lovely friendly and polite staff Good selection of beers

But mean on the beef but other than that it was brilliant and the staff were very helpful and nice

Lovely pub and staff, no problem going back again. Recommend.

A really friendly place in a terrific setting. Great service and good food, have to say the Dragon Pie is worth travelling for ... delicious!

We visited for an evening meal, food was good we sat in a back room as we had a dog with us, so felt a bit isolated from the pub which gave a different atmosphere. The staff member that served us was very good at their job but lacked any personality ( a smile goes a long way ). All in all it was ok. The views in red wharf bay are beautiful you can sit outside and have a drink and enjoy.

Lovely place for a drink watching the tide come in

We have been here for a meal many times. The food, the service, and the atmosphere are always lovely. I especially recommend the desserts.

Lovely food, the Welsh dragon pie is a must have. We had a great view of the boats while we ate our food. Nice selection of drinks and a friendly atmosphere. Would come again.

Lovely area to sit out . The squid was overpriced and was not tasty.

A return visit to the pub with excellent beer and food and one of the best views ever across the Red Wharf Bay. Had Dragon Pie 👌.

Nice old pub, close to the beach, serves food, good views and plenty of seating inside and out. Only downside were the middle-aged bar staff who grumpy and rude, which was commented by others as well as ourselves.Other than that, worth a visit

Nice, brilliant position, but can't see why it classes itself as dog friendly when you're only allowed in a crappy lino floored small room

Wow stunning beautiful pub staff very professional and friendly unfortunately couldn't have found due to arrival after 3pm but very good choice of beers and lagers.

Luvly country pub luvly food and friendly staff we will visit again

Great pub in an idealic position. The crab sandwiches are simply the best. Really worth a visit.

Food was nice but could have been a little warmer. Most of staff are pleasant.

Had the Sunday lunch, one slice of beef and not very good value for money, we sat outside so we can’t really comment on the atmosphere but the service was spot on.

Amazing location, food was okay, service from front of house and bar was awful though, real shame. Not so dog friendly as it was a tiny room at the back of the bar.

Very disappointing Sunday lunch which was expensive and not a lot for your money, one slice of beef, will go elsewhere next time.

Nice warm sunny day Sat outside with a pint 🍺😎

Disappointed. We arrived a little early but our table was ready. We ordered our food and was told your food is on its way. They weren’t kidding! Dragon pie and fish and chips was on our table in 4 minutes and it wasn’t great. I am more than happy to wait for good food to be cooked from fresh. This most certainly wasn’t. We would visit again for a drink but not for good. Very disappointed.

Terrible food, ordered a prawn sandwich, the prawns was bland and had no sauce even though it said it was supposed to have it, the side salad was so ridiculous the bread of the sandwich was just brown bread you buy at the shop no butter of anything on it, it was so dry worst of all it it was £13.90!!! Would of been better to get a Tesco meal deal, we told the waiter how terrible it was and not one person came to ask if we was okay and to voice of concerns, the fish and chips was bad the batter was burnt fish over cooked not nice to taste, same with the burger didn’t taste good the only nice thing that we ordered the lamb pie however 5 minutes after we ordered our food the pie came out and we was waiting 30 minutes for the prawn sandwich and another 40 minutes for the fish and chips and the burger. not worth the price!!!!!

It's a lovely place for fish n chips. It's one of the best fish I've tasted in Wales. Outside seating area, dog friendly & right on the sea front. Small carpark.

The pub was very busy with it being summer holidays but luckily we had booked a table. The service was great and the food was delicious. I had dragon pie, which I highly recommend.

Good spot for a quick drink and snack. The tide was out unfortunately, but we'll worth a visit either way

Old fashioned pub that could do with a bit of updating and fixings but the location and views are great. Had the famous dragon pie which tasted better than it looked. Side plate of veg was far from generous but service was good and owner seemed like a decent bloke. This place can get really busy in the summer but as weather wasn’t too great we easily found a table and we’re served quickly.

OMG , what a difference 7 years makes on our last visit here, from Australia with group of 8 for dinner. Greeted with grumpy old man who's staff (all but one) seemed unhappy to be there. Menu nothing special. View and weather was fabulous.

We called in here on an off chance, we were seated straight away, and we didn’t have to wait long (fish and chips with a good dollop of tartar sauce!) Lovely place, and the view is superb.

Beautiful view, polite service!

What a perfect pub!! On the waterside, traditional quirky decor. Gentle music and a lovely, warm ambience. Delicious food (get the dragon pie!) and kids were very happy with pizza and chips 😋. Chris the barman was fab too. Just what we needed after a windy walk, highly recommend!

Odd ordering system when I went in. Order food at one till then go join another queue to order drink. We only had a drink but the food looked good. Good seafood choices. Great views from the outdoor area. Inside looked really cosy.

I came with my family to have some lunch out of the horrible weather, this pub is so lovely, love the old fashioned feel as there isn't many pubs like this now, the staff were really nice and acommadaing to customers coming in, the food was great and was served quickly. We were very impressed. Thank you

Nothing to do with the food. The website linked on Google directed me to a fake ‘scam’ website. Maybe something to look into!!

Nice area with tasty food. Was on the more expensive side for lunch, but had large portion sizes to make up for it.

We had a Sunday lunch last weekend after arriving in Benllech, it was awful. Very small portion and no where near as good as it used to be. Also we had a dog so were put in the back room which was dark and depressing and cold. Will def not be going again!. £45 for 2 meals and 2 largers. Way overpriced fo a very small meal. Infact when we got to our caravan we were still hungry so eat again.

This pub had a snug were they have room for three dogs. We did book so we were okay. Lovely food and helpful staff.

Didn't have food but it did look very good....beer was ace

This is a lovely pub and the food looks amazing. We didn't eat there, just stopped for a drink. Having seen the menu we will be back for dinner soon.

Food good, but we've been here several times over the past few years and theres little movement in the menu which was disappointing, staff very helpful and friendly, but the biggest gripe was last orders at 9pm! Yes i know it was a school night but one of the joys of retirement is a lay in. It had plenty of others there who no doubt would have liked to stay longer as we would have done. It was a celebration meal for us and we enjoy a drink and chat, not eat and run.

Very nice location friendly helpful staff. Dog friendly good service. We went twice eat once very good value

Fantastic food and polite staff

Went for food on the last night of our break . Food was excellent and plentiful. There was a crowd of lads and they were singing and every one joined in . What a fabulous place the Ship is we will be back

What a great find this place is! The seafood chowder and dragon pie were absolutely delicious, as was - surprisingly - the sherry trifle. Excellent service too. The location is stunning, with sweeping views across the bay if you sit outside (lots of space). The inside is cute and quirky. There is an accessible toilet.

Lovely pub and food but feel some staff could put on a little smile

Enjoyed our visit with good food and pleasant staff.

Had a brilliant Golden Ship Ale three nights running. Sat outside with my dog. I didn't eat but the food looked good. Superb location

Lovely location and friendly staff.

Lovely place, food, staff and area

Old world feel Genuine surroundings.staff lovely and friendly.Food very good .Our Third year visiting here. Brilliant.😀

Staff are so friendly and the food was even better, went for lunch with the family and got the crab meat and spring onion sandwich. Best sandwich I’ve had in a very long time, bread was it soggy at all and the meat was amazing paired with the lemon mayo. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back more than once for sure

Food was lukewarm vegetables weren't cooked.

We popped here for some fish and chips after a nice walk on the beach. The food and service was great.

Excellent food. Exceptional and polite service. Would recommend this as a must visit and highly recommend the Dragon Pie.

Great place but Michelle at the bar is moody needs to smile

Smashing pub! Great food but beware the cheeky sparrows if your eating outside

Nipped in for Sunday lunch, not expecting any glutten free options. I was wrong. A proper Sunday roast was on offer but I chose Fish znd chips and I wasn't dissapointed. white succulent fish, covered by an amazing light batter. Devine.

Enjoyed lunch on a sunny if beeezy day. Fish finger butty very yummy & good value, but spicy chicken wrap a bit spartan for £12 or so.

I love these place, stumbled on it by accident really. Location is amazing if the weather is good and you can sit out. Plenty of parking and the food is amazing!

Excellent service, friendly and pleasant staff. Very clean premises . Food is excellent good selection

Great pub lovely atmosphere wonderful food and a wide variety of drinks highly recommended

Has to be one of the worst roast dinners I’ve had especially considering the price of nearly £18 Potatoes weren’t really roasted, hardly any gravy and veg, very thin horseradish sauce. Very poor cut of beef. Not nice at all !

Beautiful outside area to sit and enjoy a drink, great views across Red Wharf Bay. They sell 🐶 🍦 as well !

Lovely pub, great views, staff very attentive lovely atmosphere and fabulous crab sandwiches. Would recommend if you are in the area.