The Old Ship in Gosport

Upon arrival was asked to sit outside which is fair enough if they’re busy inside. Ordered food at the table and after a 45 minute wait for some heated up meals was told that food is at least an hour wait. Seems like something we should have been told beforehand, but obviously not. 1 hour 10 minutes later the starter chicken wings came out without the blue cheese dip. Told the cutlery and napkins were inside only to be told “that’s just greedy” for taking a few napkins. Service is shocking to say the least, fair enough if you’re busy but a bit of clarity wouldn’t go a miss. Still waiting on the mains as I’m writing this, won’t hold my breath that they’re complete either. Moody staff, the two brothers in Southampton was a much, MUCH better sizzling pub chain experience. Would NOT come back here again.

Don't offer kids meals for £1 then charge loads more and say it was customers fault. Can't fault the food, delicious, atmosphere lovely but can't afford to eat here again

Just a cuppa outside in the sunshine but the interior and bathroom were very stylish. Beautiful location too with plenty of parking. Lovely pub.

Good food and service in a great surroundings with fabulous views

Friendly staff welcoming atmosphere.

Delicious food, the staff were miserable and very unintrested in the customer. Lovely setting for a bite to eat over looking the wonderful Lee on Solent coastline

Visited Saturday 22nd on new menu week, wanted a burger, but they had none. Decided on surf and turf very bland thrown on a plate food, steak was meant to be medium rare but was overcooked. Left half of it and decided to order chicken fries as was still hungry, daylight robbery at £6.50 for dry tasteless bits of chicken. Very disappointing overall, better quality at inn by the sea or cocked hat. Lastly, foxes eating off plates left outside at least they enjoyed their meal

quick service and food was good 1 meal was incorrect but sorted straight away i had the gyros which was lovely but i will say think that half the chicken ran away advertised with skin on fries but was served with chips same as my brothers meal but to be honest they was lovely so no complaint desert was great too

Never been before but enjoyed it. Quiet, clean, generous portions and nice food. Nice friendly staff and nice view to the sea. Will definitely Recommend infact I already have to several friends! Thank you.

Cheaper end of the market, a bit dated. Food of good quality at the pricepoint. Service good. Would recommend if you want to eat on a budget with a large group.

Very welcoming to our family party of 10. Food was excellent. Lots of choice to suit everyone...age range 4-68 yrs! Clean plates all round! Great value and lovely atmosphere. Thank you 😊

We have never had a bad experience at the old ship and the family always enjoy the atmosphere and the staff are always so helpful.

We have never had a bad experience at the old ship and the family always enjoy the atmosphere and the staff are always so helpful.

As we haven't used the Old Ship in Lee-on-Solent for quite some time, we thought we would give it a try again as we had what is weirdly called a Half Birthday voucher. My wife had Scampi, which she was quite happy with, and I had the so called Greek burger, which to me was very poor in my opinion, It was advertised as having cheese, skin on fries, Jalapeno peppers, and a toasted bun which it didn't. Nobody came to ask us if the food was ok, which was wise. On the plus side, the bar staff were good as was the service. I didn't complain as I suppose I should have done, so that's down to me. Maybe we will try again sometime as maybe we caught them on a bad day, as most reviews to be fair are very good.

A family friendly and welcoming pub, serving great food and drinks in a pleasant setting. Sitting not far from the beach this pub is in a great location and it's decor matches it surroundings well. The food choices are wide ranging and very tasty with a good selection of drinks both soft and alcoholic to go with them. The staff are polite, helpful and always willing to look after your every need. We are frequent visitors to this pub and highly recommend it to all our family and friends.

Food was amazing! Staff where great and view was perfect!.

Great place, fantastic staff. Always feel welcomed.

Freezing day by the sea and the welcome is always amazing from John and the staff, The food always great well cooked and hot they are sooo accommodating such a great ambience too.

Absolutely terrible, all the requests I asked for(mainly a bench seat opposite the bar as my wife suffers very poor mobility issues) because she can get in and out from the table easier than if stuck in the middle of the room on a tiny table, when I asked the staff member why my request for the bench seat was ignored he said they don't reserve seats, yet I counted 5 tables with the signs reserved on it, but he totally ignored my request, then saying I could eat in the bar area at a table opposite two slobbering dogs. Now if I wanted to eat my lunch sat next to two slobbering dogs licking their private parts, I'd book a table in the local kennels, and this doesn't even mention the residential black cat who curls up next to you in the restaurant, surely health and safety would be an issue, so I duly refused to be treated like this and departed the Old Ship and went round the corner to the Inn by the Sea where Tracy the manageress couldn't be more accommodating in feeding us makeing our visit enjoyable.

Just had big breakfast x 2. Served on cold plates. Mushrooms looked and tasted raw. Eggs were hard inside and beans that were served in a small jug were cold. Was not asked if we wanted white or brown bread. Will not be eating here again

Fantastic food and great service, we will be back

Always great atmosphere and food is delicious

Went for Father’s in laws 80th Birthday- excellent service. Table decorated with decorations we provided. Warm welcome- will definitely be back. Thank you to the team @ The Ship

I visited the pub The Old Ship today. It was cold outside, but the sun was shining, creating a pleasant atmosphere. When I entered the pub, I was pleasantly surprised and delighted by the warm and friendly ambiance. At the time I visited (around 11:15 AM), there were no other customers, which allowed me to relax and enjoy a delicious coffee. I took several photos that I gladly share with you; everything was tidy and ready to welcome customers. After finishing my coffee, I am already eagerly anticipating when I will return to have dinner in the near future. I highly recommend this place for its peaceful atmosphere and wonderful view. Don't forget to register for parking if you come by car!

Staff were friendly and helpful. A great place for dog lovers as they have their own menu for dogs and offer you a water bowl for them as well.

Excellent breakfast, refreshing tea, well cooked and great value. Enjoyed my breakfast with views of today's stormy sea.

Went for breakfast and it was great value for money. Picture is of the big breakfast which was £8. Bargain for the size 👌

Staff were really friendly. The Meals were fantastic and the prices were brilliant.

Very friendly greeter, the Xmas lunch was exceeding good value, we felt looked after, but not rushed

Fabulous place in a brilliant location, food was very yummy and excellently priced Staff were lovely and helpful, would definitely be here again

Met up with friends for a festive 3 course lunch. Service was all round perfect. Efficient and fast. Food was tasty, hot and delivered to us in good time in between courses.

Went here for a group birthday meal and ordered the festive menu, food was delicious and the pub was really busy but the staff were friendly and service was excellent lovely atmosphere will most definitely come again

Really good food and drinks, all staff are amaizing, food brought in time, defenetly I will come again Thank you for your hospitality

Always fantastic food and a great service

Quick service and friendly staff

Lovely Christmas meal will definitely be back in the new year

Keith is fantastic he is so good at the quiz me and my family love him he makes my Wednesdays great

Enjoyed our Christmas meal at this lovely pub, decorations look great. Michael and I will be back soon as manager was so sweet and our food was delicios

Came in yesterday, passing through and was made to feel very welcome by John who pulled out all the stops to make sure me and the family had a festive experience. Thank you all!

Had a really lovely breakfast good value for money this came quickly and piping hot would recommend

Went for set meal Christmas menu. The waitress firstly brought over someone else's starters. The turkey was awful sliced as though it should be in a sandwich. When I went to pay it took several staff to find the deposit that had been paid, such a shame as a great location.

Honestly - I normally love the old ship for its normal everyday menu you can’t really go wrong. I was only in there last week with my daughter having the 2 meals for for £13.50 which was lovely. Unfortunately like many other “ pub” Christmas menu it’s fall very short of the mark. I wasn’t expect Michelin meals but I was expecting hot cooked well food. We thought we’d give it a go for his year but wish we hadn’t . Myself and my sister opted for the vegetarian option which was spinach & falafel burger with vegan ribs bbq sauce & a dairy free cheese. Unfortunately ever part of the burger was drenched in bbq sauce so it was really sloppy and overpowering . The menu said skin on fries which I would have loved and there was a vegan option which was little squares of roast potato’s. So I started the roasties which were average with a lot of them very hard and undercooked . I tried to eat the burger but it was so sloppy and over sauced I had to stop. The vegan ribs were tough and chewy. I’m not a vegan and didn’t ask for the vegan option. When they came over I asked why it wasn’t chips and he said it was to do with something in the oil that wasn’t vegan They offered to bring sone fries over but I was already disappointed and everyone else had stopped eating anyway. My meal looked untouched. I thought as a token of goodwill maybe they would take my meal off but they never end when we complained whilst paying they just said they had just come on shift and knew nothing. Such a shame as it was my mum and sisters annual Christmas get together. None of us enjoyed our meals but they really weren’t bothered.

Experience is great, the staff, the food and service was fantastic went down with my family for dinner and enjoyed every moment

I treated my and three daughters to Christmas menu . The two Christmas dinners were poor frozen veg overcooked, carrots peas and 4 sprouts mixed together , freezer “roast” potatoes some undercooked and turkey roll slices.will let my daughter review the two different meals . Very disappointing . I was gutted that all meals were poor .

Nice staff and atmosphere, but the food is not great. It's OK and we have eaten there a couple of times because the order at table is so convenient, but it's probably the worst of all the other pubs in Lee.

Disappointed in our visit here. Very limited vegan options, staff grumpy, our table of 6 had 4 meals delivered and were halfway through before the others arrived, it we all ordered together. Such a shame.

gone down hill really badly, food was awful and will not be coming back

Lovely place, very welcoming and nice atmosphere. Food was timely, hot and delicious. Bit of confusion from staff when paying the bill as we were a large party paying individually but was rectified quite quickly.

Love this place and love the food but made the mistake of ordering the curry feast . The dip and the pot it came in looks to be straight out of asda . The nan bread was identical to the ones you get in Asda. The curry itself was identical in look and taste to microwave currys . Same for rice . But the poppadoms were 100% fresh and really nice . I won't be ordering again and will stick to burgers or sizzling dishes as these are amazing

We only went in for a morning drink and to see the sea views ,however we got told we couldn't sit in the front area and had to sit in the rear area with only the car park to look out on ... The front door needs some attention either a soft close bracket fitted or a bit of spong to stop the almighty bang each time it closes

Excellent with great drinks. Service was fantastic

Fab place to visit, lovely atmosphere and staff very friendly, totally recommend. Food is amazing, definitely recommend sizzling chicken.

All the team where amazing and friendly and really helpful with all the questions I had.

Great service as always, friendly staff 😋xx

Great night, lovely lineup class service Owen was great

Great night out, excellent service .

It's certainly improved since the last time we came which was earlier this year, so well done. The food, was honesty very good can't complain.

Magnificent Value for money Thank you, will return 👍

I like the food and it’s a good place to go

Good pub food and lovely atmosphere with a great view on a nice day

Good food at reasonable prices. Could have a bigger selection of deserts.

Down on holiday so friends took us to this venue there was five in our party and one had food allergies catered for him very well for the mains but unfortunately nothing for pudding the other four of us had a lovely meal and desserts lovely pub with a great view and atmosphere would visit when down here again 👍😀

Great food plenty on plate but best of all the service was superb will definitely go again and recommend to family and friends

Great pub! Also great food and service

This is the first time that we’ve been here for many years and it looks much nicer following the refurbishment. The food was very good and good value for money and the drink prices are also reasonable.

Great pub over looking over the Solent Quality food, great prices on drinks. Cocktail menu, staff work really hard and are very helpful.

Awesome family pub. Lovely helpful friendly staff

Great food and a friendly atmosphere. Food was served not only quickly but also hot. Skillet was sizzling . There was a very smiley young man whom was very polite and attentive. Thanks will be definitely be back.

Amazing food, lovely staff and a great view to look at and very affordable prices sitting back and relaxing is easy to do here

Nice reasonably priced food but took ages to come out

Just visited for drinks. Very welcoming. Clean. Quite pricey for soft drinks compared to other pubs/bars.

Lasagne came out cold and despite sending it back it wasn't very warm in the middle. Someone else sent some cheese on toast back the bread had not been toasted! Disappointing its usually good.

Food was excellent and staff were friendly and efficient.

Service was friendly and quick! Even though it was very busy at the time. We all enjoyed our dinner. Always friendly clean and some lovely homely touches around with the flowers and decor. Lovely comfortable atmosphere where we always feel relaxed. ❤️

Quiz Master Keith is a Gem. even manages to put up with our teams stupidity.

Just lack of several food types.

I had dinner here the other day and it was excellent!! The food was delicious and the staff, especially Izzy who served our table was so friendly and helpful

Hands down, some of the most delicious food I've eaten lately! I am still fantasizing about my dinner here. The energy is contagious and really put me in a good mood. I cannot thank Izabelle enough for her excellent service. She went out of her way to fulfill our wishes and treated us like VIP's. We will most definitely be returning thanks to her.

Food was lovley didnt take long to come at all one of the staff members in there izabelle was really good and keeping up with everything

Great food and service izabelle was great 👍

Food was lovely. Glasses were dirty even with lemon still stuck on them. Sneaky tip added on to the bill without being asked if you want to give on. This is before you get asked if you'd like to leave a tip.

Sadly an hour wait for our food when it didn't appear massively busy. I would have appreciated them coming to explain their might be a wait when we ordered.

We have driven past The Old Ship many times and finally decided to have lunch there. Really glad we did, the food was delicious and the service very friendly, and we didn't have to wait long. Will definitely visit again soon.

Always good and staff very friendly ... especially John! 😍🥰

Food was Late and when we got it. It was cold 🥶 had to send it back and the staff were no where to be seen not good been here many times but gone down hill

Atmosphere just terrific. Izapelle was extra good 👍

Izabell had good customer service

Reasonable prices good service and chill by the sea 🌊 👌

Great varied menu!!! Awesome food. I have a gorgeous steak with rib cooked to perfection!!!

Amazing food, great choice of food

Great meal and fantastic staff.

Good food, good atmosphere. Reasonably priced with a great view of the Solent, from inside the pub and the extensive decking area.

Superb service as ever. Welcoming atmosphere, staff and great VFM.

Lovely food nice pint and friendly staff

A little over priced for the portion sizes

My meal finally came out 15 minutes after everyone else's and was overcooked and dry when it did arrive. I should have complained but didn't as I was hungry. I wouldn't visit again.

Visited this evening we normally go to the Two brothers at Westend. What a friendly place . Bar staff and the yoing lad that served the food. Very nice meal. Clean tidy.We forgot to put Reg number in at the bar didn't notice till we were leaving. Spoke to a guy behind the bar who said we should be ok any problems to come back in and let him know.

Idk if the chefs are on a off day but food was not it, burnt and dry burgers , chips were stodgy and were old , and the drinks my god the Pepsi glasses smelt really bad of old dry rags :( disappointed, and seems like staff just aimlessly walk around not even asking if everything is alright quite confused as the person behind the bar was actually really nice. Music was a bit loud also but not overly .

Waited an eternity for a meagre, over cooked bit of gristle, 3 overcooked onion rings, and a small pot of fries, on a sizzling plate so small that food was falling onto the table and floor. Left the place feeling like I hadn't eaten anything. Won't be going back again.

What a great pub thanks for a fab night