Ship & Shovell in City of London, Westminster

Good spot for a drink, nice atmosphere and comfortable inside. Staff were friendly & helpful. Clean & well maintained.

Charming pub (or pubs?) within walking distance of Trafalgar Square. Stopped in for a quick couple pints and wasn't disappointed. Exactly what a London pub should be.

The two parts of the pub are only linked by a tunnel underground which also houses the kitchen and cellar - this may be unique! Both sides of the pub are entirely different inside - one is a more traditional victorian pub whilst the other looks much older with its panelled wals and little snugs. This chain of pubs has its very own range of Badger Beers which are only sold in Hall & Woodhouse pubs, wich I enjoyed. Hot meals of classic pub food, smaller dishes and sandwiches are available at lunchtime and cold bar snacks in the evening when the main menu is not served. The lunchtime food offering includes Sunday roasts. We really loved the atmosphere of both pubs and being able to stand and drink in the street between them.

Used to drink in here allot back in the day. So thoroughly enjoyed revisiting & seeing things were still very similar. Still a great pub in an interesting location. Staff were cheerful & chatty & able to hold a conversation. Beer was spot on & prices weren’t as ridiculous as you see in other venues close by.

Great little pub near Charing Cross. Bit quirky (as it is on both sides of the alleyway) but good beers and decent food that won’t break the bank. Plenty of history on the walls too. On the downside, it’s not big and you may not get a seat a busy times but it’s worth a try. Easy walk from Embankment or Charing Cross stations and a lot more genuine than some pubs in the busier locations.

Best food highlight of the stay. Last day in London, objective was to go to trafalgar square and have lunch in a pub nearby. Searching for something off-the-grid and cheaper, this came up. Totally recomended, for price (london isn't cheap but value for money it was the best deal in 4 days), service (the guy seamed far off in empathy, probably a hard night before :) but impecable in service, pace and cleaning) and taste. Uaw factor, ham and eggs & scotch egges were basic, steack and tangle pie and the sausage and mash were spectacular. Will nevver again say british cuisine sucks :)

This dual pub was the first pub stop on our London holiday. What an adorable place it was. Mostly locals, which is always a good sign. Can't say the bartender was friendly nor accommodating but that was not unexpected. We did get drinks and found a quiet corner to chill/chat before returning to our hotel. Do recommend this spot to others.

He frecuentado este pub durante muchos años, sin embargo, esta fue mi primera visita desde marzo.Personal muy acogedor y una mesa impecable. Excelente cumplimiento de las precauciones de COVID y servicio de mesa oportuno y amigable.El pastel estaba caliente, sabroso y bien de precio; la cerveza también era buena.No dudes en visitarlos pronto para apoyarlos; no me gustaría que un pub como este no estuviera allí cuando volvamos a algún tipo de normalidad.

Charming old pub a bit hidden away next to ‘underneath the arches’ at Charing Cross. Good pub food and - congratulations management - it’s quiet. My excellent fish and chips and glass of pinot grigio came to a reasonable £16.95.

Went for a pint along London trip. Find this pub by accident when looking for public toilets. Beer on tap “Badger” is OK, but had better. Not tried the kitchen.

Sort of place you'd wait for your dealer to deliver, you know if you needed a quiet location to text him a postcode lol. No complaints, nice cosey place where you can hold a conversation without shouting.

Stopped off on way walking around London, very popular pub split in two halves. Had our drink outside as it was packed.

Lovely place only had a coffee but will be back soon for a meal as the menu looked good. No loud music rare find these days

Bonito pub ubicado en dos edificios en los lados opuestos de un callejón. Primera visita para mí, aunque conozco bien las cervezas Bagder / Hall y Woodhouse. Fui el primer cliente un lunes y sabía que Tanglefoot no había sido resuelto. Por experiencias recientes, me temo que los estándares en esta cadena están en declive.

had drinks in the afternoon before christmas day the bar was packed and there was a great buzz. it didnt seem mto be open every day but worth a visit

Each time my wife & I find ourselves in this place, great place that’s not too rowdy and for the best part we always get a table. Staff here are really nice, they have pub grub too which is pretty good. Defo worth stopping by if you like the dive bar type of place.

Proper London Pub.....comfortable, friendly with good beer ! Visited on a Saturday lunchtime, nicely busy but comfortable. Fish & Chips and Ham Egg & Chips with a couple of pints of Badger bitter....all very nice.

Lovely traditional London pub, lovely menu, great sandwiches and meals here , can’t beat a lovely clean friendly London pub

Lovely traditional, English pub in the city centre! Good range of traditional food and excellent service.

Nos detuvimos ayer para tomar una copa antes de tomar el tren a casa. No he estado en este pub durante unos 20 años. Fue realmente agradable ver que todavía es un lugar muy agradable con una buena selección de comida y bebidas. Definitivamente volveremos a visitar en el futuro.

Das Lokal besteht aus zwei Teilen wobei zwischen den beiden Lokal Teilen der Fußgängerdurchgang vom Einkaufszentrum ist. Direkt vor dem Lokal sind für Raucher Fässer aufgebaut.

Nice and cozy place, to have a pint. There are like two pubs across the street, but really it is one. :) Friendly staff. Lots of people outside having a beer and enjoing the evening.

On Saturday my friend & I came to visit London for Open House weekend. We had visited Benjamin Franklin’s house and found the Ship & Shovell just round the corner. What a gem of a pub tucked away with so much historic charm. John the manager was very friendly and made us feel welcome. Our lunch was fantastic and good value. Would definitely recommend this pub and we will be back

Great pub, and definitely in two halves - which is great and I did not realise this before I went and walked into a busy part - and thought is was dreaming or even in the wrong pub when I saw the Ship & shovel sign on the other side of the alleyway.

Had a lovely lunch here with the family today. Nice ambience staff were very professional. Would recommend and definitely be going back.

El cambio de lugar de último minuto, ya que buscábamos un bocadillo en lugar de una comida, y encontramos este gran pub de Londres en TA.

He estado entrando y saliendo en el Ship and Shovell durante años, y siempre ha sido bueno. Aunque tengo que decir que la última vez que estuve en mi pinta fue un poco turbia y mohosa, pero la cambiaron por otra, no hay problema. Al ser un pub en dos lados diferentes del pasaje, obviamente es algo "peculiar" de Londres y, por lo tanto, merece una visita. Sin embargo, puede sufrir por su popularidad y en momentos de mucho trabajo puede ser un poco de espera para ser atendido. El personal hace lo mejor que puede, pero el problema es el gran volumen de clientes, no los esfuerzos del personal por sacar las bebidas. Elija el momento de su visita y la elección de la cerveza, y tendrá un momento agradable.

Good beer, friendly staff and a good atmosphere. A little beat if the beaten track yet within spitting distance of Charing Cross. Well worth a visit.

Ladies toilet.....NO toilet paper, no hand wash soap and hand dryer didn’t work. All these things would have made me submit a better review but this let the pub down.

Au détour de notre balade dans Londres nous sommes tombé sur ce pub scindé en 2 par la rue ! Ambiance très sympathique et très belle décoration ! Et qui plus est, la bière est bonne :-)

We had a very nice lunch at the Ship and Shovell. Having worked at the Ship some 35 years ago I was so please to see it was still there and going very very unlike some of the pubs in the area that have gone. It was very nice to see now nice the lane was very well looked after now. Glad I went back.

Il migliore panino/hamburger che ho mangiato a Londra, anche le birre sono buone e il posto è eccezionale: un vero pub inglese al di fuori del giro turistico.

This pub is nestled off an alley just off a Main Street. We sat in the upstairs of the bar, and it was a bit quieter than the main pub. I enjoyed it because you felt like you were in an old mariners house from the 1700s. There were old maps and paintings of ships everywhere. You could tell the building was just OLD and wondered about who or what was there before. In terms of drinks, it’s your standard pub selection. I gave the pub 4 starts because of its quaint ambiance and feeling like you were stepping back in time.

A nice little find. Me and the Mrs popped in here after our lunch at the Corinthia hotel. The pub is split in two and we went in the smaller side to the right of the arch. Only sits about 12 people. Great little spot.

Das Ship & Shovell liegt in der Nähe des Travalgar Squares. Es ist sehr sauberes und gepflegtes Pub. Je nach Tageszeit kann man gemütlich sitzen und ein Pint genießen oder in der 2. Reihe am Tresen stehen .... Auf jeden Fall ein sehr authentischer Ort.

My wife and I had a quiet drink here last night, lovely pint of Badger real age. The place oozes character and dates from a bygone era! We sat in a booth at the back of the pub, which looked like it was a bay type window with old stained glass and old paintings on the wooden panel walls. You have to go!

If you are trying to avoid the masses in Covent Garden on a Saturday night I can recommend this pub for a quiet drink at 18.00. The place is friendly and the beer good. We managed to get a table, so the five of us could sit down.

This is a great little pub, tucked away. Traditional London pub with loads of character. Really good beer.

Visited this cool pub for a few Friday evening beers. The crowds came and went but never got too busy. Mainly because people are split between the two pubs on either side of the passage and also people standing in the passage. The bar staff were all very friendly and we will be back. Many thanks.

We found this little place on our travels around London.

Passed by here just before a tour of Benjamin Franklin's house , half way through my drink i noticed an inscription from one of his sayings on the wall, he actually used to drink here!!.A unique bar to visit , it has a little twin opposite it in the passage that it is located in. A rare commodity indeed, never come across a bar like this one.

I love this pub. Not many places have excellent Badger Beers on tap and it's really cosy (sometimes too crowded but always a good atmosphere). I'm led to believe it's the only split pub in London - same pub, two buildings on different sides of the alley.

Pequeño pub encantador Tuvimos una excelente comida antes del teatro aquí. El servicio era excelente, la comida también es genial. Teniamos pescado y chi

Este pub se encuentra en la zona del teatro de Londres, en un callejón lateral. Está muy bien iluminado, y claramente muy ocupado! Debe ser un favorito entre los lugareños. La mayoría de las personas solo tomaban una copa y tenían una buena lista de cervezas. El servicio fue bueno, pero la siembra fue limitada, principalmente debido a las multitudes. ¡Era un buen lugar para tomarse una pinta!

Una de mis cervezas favoritas en una botella y con ganas de probar el proyecto. Comencé con el Mejor, que tuve que regresar después del primer sorbo, seguido por el Hurón Frosty que estaba bien y luego el Tanglefoot que sabía igual que el FF - simplemente adecuado

Visité este pub con un amigo por su sugerencia. Fue una experiencia muy buena. Llegamos alrededor de 1345 y tuvimos la suerte de conseguir una mesa rápidamente. Cada uno tenía una hermosa pinta de amargo y un sándwich de pescado. El sándwich de pescado vino con una pequeña ensalada sabrosa, ligeramente vestida. Muy agradable. Sin duda volvería y aconsejaría a otros visitar este pub encantador.

Don't tell people about this place because it's better that the tourists go to the Sherlock Holmes next door. But fine English boozer split across the alley and offering a proper drink and good atmosphere. Worth bringing out of owners here not because it is "authentic" which it may or may not be - but because it's fun and unique.

Tolles Ambiente, nette Bedienung, gute Preise und vor allem wirklich leckeres Essen. Wir (Gruppe von 6 Leuten) hatten verschiedene Sandwiches und die Tintenfische. alles war frisch und lecker und wurde frisch zu bereitet. Sehr empfehlenswert.

Wir haben den Pub durch Zufall gefunden als wir auf der Suche nach was zu Essen waren. Die Sandwiches sind sehr gut und preiswert. Eine feine Bier und Weinkarte rundet das Angebot ab. Bestellen und bezahlen muss man an der Bar, die Speisen werden gebracht. Durch die kleine Größe des Pubs ist es auch nicht laut und man kann sich gut unterhalten. Für Gruppen bis sechs Personen gut geeignet.

Durch Zufall entdeckt, dann zum Mittagessen geblieben. Haben die Sandwiches probiert, sind sehr zu empfehlen und vergleichsweise günstig. Pommes kann man für 1.50 £ dazu bestellen.

Petit Pub sympa dans une ruelle, il vaut le détour ;)

The Ship & Shovell is certainly worth a visit if you are looking for a pub with character. I visited mid afternoon and although it was relatively quiet at this time of day, I understand that of an evening it absolutely is a must! Located just off Trafalgar Square in an ancient passageway with the pub located on 2 sides of the lane, you take your pick which one to visit. Both have an extensive list of beers, wines & spirits and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Nach einem Tag in London als Tourist oder als Londoner, nach der Arbeit, ist dieses Pub perfekt um den Tag ausklingen zu lassen. Jeder Zeit wieder!

Nice pub, beer and atmosphere, tucked out of the way offf villiers street but worth the visit, especially in an evening.

For me this is a traditional pub rather than somewhere to eat. Always busy with a real good atmosphere irrespective of which side if the passage you visit. Good selection of beer and wine and not too silly on the prices either.

Brilliant atmosphere when we visited. Was very busy but soon got served a nd the beer was very good. Didn't try any food but looked and smelled delicious will definitely return.

Es justo decir el barco y pala es ocupado o muy ocupado. Dicho esto es bastante bueno, con algunas cervezas y típico pub decente comida. Yo no haría de mi camino para ir allí, pero si estás en la zona podría ser peor

Pub mignon de part et d'autre d'une ruelle piétonne, sur plusieurs niveaux.

Pub en deux partis décor ancien et typique agréable. Les toilettes au sous-sol sont typique et agréable a l'œil mais pas pour l'odeur...Pour manger nous étions a l'étage et il a fallu descendre donner notre commande que nous avions nous même écrite sur un bout de papier. Finalement se sont des sandwich et burger basique et super cuit. Les bières a la pression sans bulles et sans gout a part le Guinness. Dommage

Décor et ambiance pub. Plats de qualité en quantité. Bonnes bières. Aucun touriste.....sauf nous. Agréable!!!😃

Nice pub with two sides very unusual Very very good pint of tangle foot And friendly didn’t eat but food looked good

A typically noisy London style pub. Good range of beers, reasonable staff, don’t attempt to swing your Cat!

In all my sixty nine years I've never visited a pub on two sites, so solved the problem with a pint in each one. Both sides had features to pique the interest, and while they were by no means busy when we visited, there was a very good atmosphere. Staff were efficient rather that friendly, but the beer was good.

Really wanted to enjoy my visit but I left after a couple of sips of my beer. The vibe was just off on this occasion. Though really want to like this place and will visit again in the summer.

Agradable para regresar anoche después de un tiempo. Lunes estaba tranquilo, pero este pub se llena más durante la semana, Jueves y Viernes especialmente. Peroni para mí la última noche, mate tenía cerveza cervecería badger alrededor de las 4 bombas. Es un lugar agradable para reunirse. Nunca he comido aquí probablemente no lo que es justo me central y Londres, pero tiene un encanto y es un lugar favorito para gente local whitehall y turistas.

Nice enough London pub for a drink. Not the best not the worse. Seriously forget about eating here though, thoroughly disappointing experience. A simple nachos with cheese, £1 extra for chilli was the smallest portion ever. Ok it’s in the smaller dish menu section but for £6.75 I’d expect more than a small dessert spoon of chilli on top of a creme brûlée sized dish of nachos. When there’s plenty of other options significantly better on the doorstep don’t fall into this trap. Enjoy your drink, move on.

Fuimos a este pequeño y encantador pub para un rápido aperitivo antes de un espectáculo en el Teatro Charing Cross, que está a menos de un minuto de distancia. Preciosa decoración antigua y amable personal entusiasta. Una copa de vino, un excelente de ALE, sandwich...

Ein angeblich einmaliges Erlebnis! Der Pub ist zweigeteilt, es wird links wie rechts der Gasse gezapft ! Super Cidre und...

Proper traditional old London pub. For locals not for tourists - doesn’t mean tourists aren’t welcome but there’s not of...

Otro viaje a este encantador pub británico atmosférica cerca de Charing Cross y de contención de las estaciones. Gran servicio, como siempre, y si tienes la suerte de estar aquí en un cierto momento de la noche, se puede llegar a conocer a una o...

This pub is a nice place to eat because of its quirky environment but the food here is only average and when we ate here last the pub was virtually empty but it took ages to get served.

We stopped here for lunch on a wet day in London. Just a short distance from Charring Cross Station down an off the main road street. My wife and i both had the steak an tanglefoot pie and veg. The pie was a real pie (not the cheat of an dish with a pastry lid). The filling was full of juicy steak in a delicious gravy with a sweet tasting pastry. The veg was carrot and red cabbage with a gravy which was cooked to perfection and matched the dish perfectly. Definitely somewhere that we would visit again

A short stroll from Charing Cross overground or Embankment tube stations. Feels like a 'locals' pub in spite of its touristy location.

Yo vine ayer para un teatro post pinta. Yo había sido para pasear y tropezamos. Gran hallazgo.

Met for a family reunion, Australia, U.S.A. and England Family. Staff at the Ship and Shovell very friendly and efficient. Food very good lots of it and hot. Hope to visit again in the future. Would thoroughly recommend this as an eating and meeting place.

I actually ended up at the Ship and Shovell twice, which is fitting because the Pub has two side, across the street from each other. The first night, I found out that they do not serve dinner (only lunch). The friendly bartender suggested we go up the alley further to another place for dinner (a good suggestion btw). Later that night I returned for a pint and choose the same side (the smaller side on the right facing the alley way).

non potevamo non bere una birra in un tipico locale inglese. Birra ottima. Sia la rossa che la nera. Personale gentile. locale tipico con atmosfera tipica londinese.

Met an old friend here for a couple of pints and the beer (Badgers) that we tried was excellent indeed. This pub isn't exactly hidden but isn't that easy to find either. It is tucked away in Craven Passage (a place name to conjure with if ever there was one) which abuts a residential street and it isn't obvious that it's there. It is interesting in that it is split into two with distinct bars on both sides. The bar to the left as you enter from Craven Street is much the larger but we selected the other, smaller side which is cosy with just a few seats and a tiny bar. If you are lucky enough to get a seat here hold onto it - it is nice place to work one's way though a couple of pints.

I often stop in here after finding work close by and love it. The range of Badger beers on tap is excellent.

went with friends on a busy evening in the week, however, I never waited more than a minute to get served! This is down to plenty of staff who are always friendly and helpful. Beer selection is excellent and if you are not sure ... just ask. Nice to see a busy London pub doing so well. Great atmosphere.

Always liked the look of this pub tucked away down an alleyway just off the beaten track. Visited on a Saturday afternoon and enjoyed a couple of good pints of Badger ale. Had pub grub too, but only just got our order in time before the kitchens shut at 4pm so be aware of that if you intend to eat. Would go again.

This is a great pub with a decent range of ales on show. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and it was busy without being ridiculous and we easily got a seat.It was good to see staff actively looking for customers, and they keep their tables clear as soon as someone has drunk up.It's a traditional looking place and was a nice find tucked away between the stations

This is a Hall & Woodhouse pub. It is very busy but well worth a visit, it is situated on either dive of Craven Passage, giving the illusion of two separate pubs, the two are joined together by the cellar. There is food available at decent prices, and plenty of Badger ales to choose from.

Have been in a few times from work but in London for the weekend with friends so popped in for a drink, quickly served and some good beers, Fursty Ferret is one of my favourites. Didn't try the food but it looks reasonable pub food, Hall and Woodhouse brewery and a couple of their pubs locally and food is usually pretty good. Not big, though split either side of the alley way and can get busy but bar staff always serve quickly. Far less touristy than other pubs in the area and well worth a visit

Ficava perto do meu hotel. Costumava passar lá no fim do dia ou depois do jantar para tomar uma cerveja. Local bem agradável.

This restaurant was comfortable and attractive, and the food was excellent. We enjoyed speaking to our hosts, and would go back in an instant. They were very careful to ensure that the food was safe for my daughter, who has a food allergy. I highly recommend this restaurant!

The pub is split into 2 halves. The food is typical pub fare and ok. Popular with the gay community at night due to proximity of Heaven. Good watering hole on a hot day whilst walking around that part of London.

Had my leaving drinks here, excellent staff. Got loads of character . Quaint and rustic and i always enjoy coming here.

We often went back to this pub which did lunches but unfortunately didn't seem to do evening meals. Clean and friendly with excellent service. One day I accidently left my shoulder bag there and when I went back for it they had carefully put it away. Neat people and a nice to place to go.

Stumbled across the pub after walking from Camden, nice beers on tap, staff were a bit cold with us. Nice decor and toilets.

Wasn't sure which side of the pub to go in! Lovely drinks in there, my husband wanted to try this particular brand and he wasn't dissappointed. We didn't have any dinner but when I saw other people eating, it looked delicious.

Loved the fish and chips! Very interesting pub. You sat yourself, ordered at the bar, carried your own drinks back to your table then paid at the bar. Only saw a waitress twice brought the food and then cleared the table

A nice quiet pint in this Badger Ales pub near Charing Cross Station. It is split between two premises across the narrow street from each other. Those used to buying Badger Ales in the supermarket will be pleased to find an actual pub albeit it is at London prices.

Great pub, very unique, excellent real ales kept well. Terribly slow service. Busy Saturday afternoon and only had one person behind the bar who couldn't cope and said as much.

Mysig miljö, men en sur äldre dam bakom disken, maten var helt ok och kom in snabbt. Ligger lite undangömd vilket gör att det främst är Londonbor som hittar hit, lätt att få en bord på eftermiddagen men blir fullt när folk slutar sitt jobb. Den hade fått ett högre betyg om bemötandet varit bättre.

It is fun to find old or unique pubs in London. This is both. It is just off Trafalgar and is billed as London's only Pub split in Half. Same pub, on both sides of the alley. Pretty cool. We ate and drank on the side to the right, with Trafalgar to your back. As always in London, if there is an upstairs it is fun to do that. We had good pie and they have good beer as well. Friendly team as well. They are worth a trip.

Admiral Lord Cludsley Shovel would be very happy to know such a fine establishment bore his name.Good range of beers ,ok pub food and a very friendly vibe.

This pub stretches across an alleyway, which is kind of cool. They had a good selection of beer. It was also close to my office.

This pub is testament to the unique attraction of London as a city which has something around every corner and virtually down every lane and underneath every arch. This pub is unique in that it is two separate buildings on either sides of a narrow archway. One side is larger and rather more bustling because of it. The other side is smaller, more intimate with a lovely snug. The middle ground between both buildings is linked by a human thread of revellers smoking or drinking and enjoying the cosmopolitan and international atmosphere. This pub is nothing more than that really however it does provide you with yet another unique and enchanting place to enjoy a drink and soak up the atmosphere of this unique city and the way it consumes every unorthodox and obscure piece of available space.

Service: 10/10Ambience: 10/10Wait time: 3minscost: £16 x4 drinksStyle: Historic English PubDrink Choice: "tangle foot"Drink rating: 8/10 Great English pub with a lot of History and a lot of stories my only regret was I didn't have enough time to spend longer here! Only a short walk from the waterfront and the centre of the City, great prices and great beer and spirit selection!! Would definitely return!!!