The Ship in Havering

Met some friends here today for a Sunday roast and it was absolutely delicious. Great desserts too. Four very happy, full people. Really cosy, lovely atmosphere.

Please read my review before visiting as I hope this will help you enjoy your experience. This was our first visit to the ship after reading good reviews online. The main pub bar area and main dining area are very nice and cosy, with a lovely atmosphere. We booked a table for eight people. Unfortunately, we were not seated in the main dining area. There is a smaller dining area behind the bar which is where our table was. This area has no atmosphere and is right next to the door to the garden and smoking area and the kitchen. The day we visited was freezing cold outside and a gale was blowing through the old wooden door especially with people coming in and out, so it was a bit nippy. I mentioned this to the waitress and she was very, very helpful and arranged for an extra heater to be brought in. So a five star for atmosphere in the main pub, and for their service. However, I personally found the food very average and nothing special. I was hoping for more going by the reviews but I found the menu fairly basic and the quality and taste of the food very standard, not bad just very average. If you're going to visit the ship, I would definitely recommend booking a table in the main restaurant only and confirm that with your reservation.

Found it very strange and inhospitable to be told there was "something wrong with the kitchen" and they couldn't do "walk-ins" while seeing lots of people eating fresh roasts. On further enquiry told they could only cater for as many people as had booked. If you were able to get a roast today without having to book pray tell.

Food excellent. Service excellent. The staff are so so friendly and welcoming to me and my dogs. The atmosphere is always buzzing and lovely. Would highly recommend to anyone. Couldn’t ask for more!

Beautiful old fashioned pub, the service was great, the vibe was great and the Roast was one of the best I have ever had. We will deffo be back!

Wanted to visit lots of times finally got there beautiful pub. But the food was pretty poor my wife had veggie burgers and ended up with food poisoning violently sick and diarrhea won’t be going there again 🤬

Great atmosphere staff friendly very enjoyable

Fantastic little boozer ,the staff are very friendly, and the manager is a legend.

Wonderfully dog friendly pub & beer garden

Fantastic venue we all had a very good afternoon

Lovely dog friendly pub. Smashing Sunday Roast.

Lovely old pub. Also a decent size beer garden . Also dogs are welcome ❤️

Met up with friends and we all felt comfortable, a lovely friendly atmosphere. The food looked great but we were book into another restaurant .

400 yrs of simplicity. A simple pub for good beers and good food. Pros Good collection of beers Decent food Cons Can't find one

Worst pub in Essex, probably the UK. Really rude staff, guy tried to short change me

Wow what an amazing local pub! Plenty of seating both inside and out with two outside seating areas. A lovely old fashioned pub feel inside with plenty of choices for drinks and the food is very well cooked. 10/10

Wonderful pub best pub for miles

Lovely old pub great food and service

What a lovely pub! Customer service was fantastic our waitress' were fab! Beautiful Roasts & food. Thank you so much.. will definitely be back! 😊

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Ship in Gidea Park, and I can't recommend it highly enough! We visited on a Sunday and were thoroughly impressed with every aspect of our experience. The food was absolutely fantastic. We only had mains, but they were delicious and perfectly prepared. It's clear that the chefs take great pride in their work, as every dish was full of flavour and beautifully presented. The service was equally outstanding. A special shoutout to Sarah, who went above and beyond to ensure our visit was enjoyable. She was attentive, friendly, and incredibly patient with our children, who can be quite a handful at times. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere of The Ship made us feel right at home. We can't wait to return on a weekday to explore the other menu options. If you're looking for a great pub in Gidea Park with excellent food and service (and a nice beer garden), The Ship is definitely the place to go!

I go here with friends for their quiz nights. We have a good time. The money raised goes to a good cause. Can't comment on the food, as I have never eaten here

Leaving a 1 star review purely because a member of the team was overheard on more than one occasion insinuating that the atmosphere changed when myself and some friends walked in. It's a shame because I actually had a good time in the pub, the DJ and the karaoke singer outside were really good (apologies as I don't know their names) but the atmosphere was really good. But unfortunately because of this comment from a member of the team, which is clearly racist I'm leaving a one star review in the hopes that this woman is spoken to.

Love this place always have a great time here, the staff are fantastic selection of beers are great and the food is superb. A must visit for anyone in the area

Great historic English pub ambiance, including a brick fireplace that perfectly complements their home-cooked meals. I've added it to my barguide.london site too!

Great pub. Great food. Good ale. Bar service was a little slow.

Is normally a good pub but latest visit marred by coked up flat cap wearer continually suckling his multicoloured led vape at the bar. Bar staff complicit. Sad.... 🙁

Terri cooked us a spectacular meal whilst Sophie and Evie provided great service behind the bar. A great cosy pub with a great selection of drinks

Tiny little pub, but food is 10/10

What a pub. First time going and this pub is what a pub should be. Friendly, cheap, comfortable, bar staff friendly, quiz night was a laugh, locals were welcoming. Great pub.

Friendly staff, truly made us and our dog feel welcome. Food was tasty and reasonable in price. Nice to see vegetarians catered for. I also liked that our waitress washed her hands after saying hello to our dog. Hygiene is important to me in the kitchen. Our greyhound was even given a biscuit as a goodbye treat. Can’t wait to go back.

A busy Saturday night. Bar staff on the ball, knew who to serve next, so no long queuing. Recommended cosy pub

Such a find! Great food and terrific service and atmosphere. Also dog-friendly. Would definitely recommend. Just a shame its a bit far and were really only passing through but would certainly make the effort to come back.

Perfect place to relax yourself with a drink

Great food in a lovely environment with excellent service

The service was excellent and the food was a delight! Thank you 😊

A very pleasant place although seats could be a bit more comfortable and parking was difficult.

My wife and I had our 1St date here 7 yrs ago, We have visited several times over the years. Today's visit was by far our most enjoyable, friendly welcome with pleasant service and lovely food. One of IF not the most pleasurable eating out experiences I've had.

Met my wife here 7yrs ago and we occasionally pop in for a meal. This was one of the best dining out experiences I can remember ever. Polite friendly servers and lovely food.

Lovely old school British pub, well worth a visit.

Went to The Ship with a friend for dinner and a few drinks. Superb service and really tasty food. One of the best nights I have had in the UK. A pub with a historic background. Our server Sarah was truly exceptional. I hope she is paid well because she deserves it. I watched her serve several tables with the same zest and enthusiasm. She made our night.

First time visiting this week. Food, drink, and service all 10/10. Will definitely come back here

I love this place! My Bestest M8 suggested this pub as a venue for a lunch to celebrate my 60th birthday with a few friends and their dogs. My Son is a wheelchair user and was able to navigate quite easily too. The low ceiling beams and open fire were very welcoming. From the off, the staff were extremely helpful efficient & friendly. The other patrons were lovely. The food was lovely. Generous portions. Well cooked and very tasty. My friends were naughty. They'd got me a cake! The whole pub sang Happy Birthday to me. Erkkkk. I had trouble getting a cab home for my son & I. The staff made sure we weren't hassled out to make way for others. Very caring! We are going to visit again. We love it at The Ship. Thank you for the wonderful experience. 👍💯

Had a great time celebrating my birthday on a DJ night, great mix of music and an excellent live singer. DJ had everyone up dancing, had a blast.

Had a reunion here. Ordered platers etc and at least 20 people attended. Should imagine reasonable profit. The young blond girl behind the bar had the worst attitude I think I have ever experienced. Sarcastic, inappropriate. Clearly she doesn’t need custom. Will never return to what used to be a place I enjoyed. Try the Archers. There nice to you.

Fabulous night with my husband. DJ, Slimbubba & Joe 2ton Killington were fantastic. There was a great atmosphere & we'll definitely be back.

Had a lovely Sunday Lunch in this quaint historic pub, good food. well cooked. The waiting staff were all very pleasant and efficient. Will definitely be returning

Went for lunch with a friend. Staff is extremely welcoming, kind, and friendly. lovely pub, clean and well maintained. The food was fresh, salad, beautiful and crisp, but the homemade lasagne was very disappointing. Just mince with a sheet of pasta on top and cheese. No pasta sauces in the dish, very bland.

Staff very friendly good service not in your face

Great little pub, great food, great staff. Very welcoming to tradesmen.

Excellent night didnt have any food as it had stopped being served by the time we got there

Very friendly staff and they had water for the dogs as well, and the food is quite decent

Went on a Saturday night. Friendly atmosphere. With a dj &karaoke. We had a really nice evening

Really nice food and drinks and the staff were excellent 👌

Great place to visit and enjoy a lively evening

An excellent pub. Always drop in for a drink when we are nearby. Decent beer garden which has its own bar as well.

A very long wait for table service, so we ordered up the bar...They didn't have any of our 1st food choices...Food was ok,but I won't be going back.

Love this place the staff are fantastic and the food always tastes great 😃

Nice, old style traditional pub

I visited The Ship on Saturday evening after eating at Razza across the road. The ship is a very nice traditional pub with friendly staff. It is dog-friendly too, which is always good. There were few dogs in the garden, so in between drinks, we fussed over them. It was a good evening all in all.

We often drop into the Ship during quiet times for a quick drink. My wife is in a wheelchair, has Parkinson's and dementia (how bad can it get?). Sarah always has a smile and looks after her. Making a point of speaking to her. Alway brings a smile to me. Even at times served us at the table so I do not have to leave her. I had a well deserved pint of Punk today (normally I only have a 1/2, my wife an extreemly small lemonade with a straw. A small but important highlight to our day. Kinds thanks to all the caring staff at the Ship

Great bar, really friendly staff.

Friendly staff good meals and dog friendly who could fault this place. Go and see for yourself don't just take my word for it,

Had a lovely mother's day meal , the only fault I could say was my brie bites where hollow. Our waitress was excellent. Will be coming back.

Ok, average pub. We went for food and asked if we could eat and we were told yes. We went to a table to find no menus, so went back to the bar to ask for them only to be told they weren't serving until 5pm (it was 3:45pm) we obviously left very hungry and a little upset.

Cannot fault this place at all. Staff are always so welcoming and service and food are fab (especially the Sunday roasts!). We always bring our young dog with us and the staff are so accommodating!

excellent service atmosphere and food

We had my grandads wake here last weekend and it was really nice. The staff were really friendly, the food was lovely and the pub itself had a lovely atmosphere. From booking to leaving, it was a very pleasant experience. We will be back for a drink in the future. Thank you to the Ship Inn for making a very sad day a little bit more enjoyable for our family.

Had an impromptu stop off at the Ship with friends and our children. The staff welcomed us in and juggled the tables around so that they could seat us. The 2 ladies that served us were so nice, helpful, great with the kids and nothing too much trouble. Sarah and Keira are an asset to the Ship. The best service I have received in a very long time!

Food is absolutely excellent....had soup of the day, ham and cheese baguette with seriously nice fries and then jam sponge... delicious....really lovely olde world pub very cosy and comfortable...only downside....gets too packed Friday and Saturday nights.... otherwise..... excellent pub

Always welcoming and great place.

Great food and great beer... Also a huge range of gins which I'm told is good but I don't drink gin 😁. Still excellent. Great service. Nice Sunday roast.

Very nice food, lovely cosy atmosphere and 📢 THEY ALLOW DOGS 📢

Friendly and historic premises with lovely atmosphere and good food and drink on offer!! A real English Pub🍻🍺🍷

Lovely pub offering a warm welcome and nice food

Popped in with friends and dogs during the afternoon. Super friendly staff and great food.

Went for a Xmas meal yesterday, was so good, would definetly recommend, food and service were both very good and very generous portions!

Lovely pub! I had a lovely time with friends

I was stopping nearby and decided to dine in here one evening. The landlady was friendly but the menu was a bit limited and the pub was quite dark and dingy. I went for a two course meal of breaded mushrooms which consisted of pretty much breadcrumbs and a Turkish chicken skewer which was excellent. The beer wasn’t the best as flat. What really disappointed me was that the bill automatically included 10% service charge. I didn’t revive great service which is what I usually tip for but had no choice here.

Great historical pub Roaring log fires good atmosphere friendly staff

Met for an annual gathering of friends; very convivial & well served by pleasant staff. Whiled away an afternoon of reminiscence. Excellent service especially Terri!,

Fantastic little boozer. Great food, great beer, great service. Spot the theme.... Great!

Good old fashioned pub very friendly and fun

Such nice friendly and helpful bar staff, food is lovely and presented well. Not forgetting great choice of alcohol in this warm and cosy atmosphere.

1st time in ship, i was with my friend and pup. Weather was cold, rainy. They immediately made us feel at home, next to a roaring fire. Lovely chat with girl behind bar. Had cake and lovely filtered coffee. Stayed longer than expected, we enjoyed it so much.both decided....will definitely be returning.

An excellent traditional pub with a great atmosphere, great beer and an imaginative menu, pretty much the complete package. The Ship is in many respects the archetype old English country pub, low (genuine) wooden beamed ceilings with blazing log fires in huge inglenook fireplaces, but conveniently situated only three bus stops from the centre of Romford. Cask ales include Timothy Taylors and a wide range of bottled beers. The food on offer includes some usual pub staples, but is sprinked with more original dishes such as a scallops, bacon and black pudding salad, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Service was attentive and rapid, so highly recommended.

Very welcoming and dog friendly

Friendly service expecially from the lovely lady behind the bar, Food was beautiful, thank you for a lovely visit I shall be returning again on my visit to Romford

Great food and lovely atmosphere...staff always very friendly

Good friendly service and a great atmosphere, good DJ's

We popped in for a Sunday roast and loved it. Freshly cooked, generous and delicious. Special mention to the cauliflower cheese available as an extra. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, good cask beer. A real gem.

The food was fine butt it was a bit cramped and noisy

Nice atmosphere, food very nice.

The best Sunday roast dinner I've ever had in a pub! Perfectly cooked turkey and an excellent variety of fresh vegetables - couldn't fault any of it! Definitely the best pub food in Romford.

Great pub dog friendly lovely food.

Very popular pub near Gidea Park/Romford. Great food, garden at the back, plenty of character. Definitely worth a visit

A Soul night was on and it was great 👍🏾

Friendly service, great atmosphere. Had an enjoyable evening.

Friendly pub, only popped in for a pint whilst in the area but was busy and food seemed popular.

Cramped place with average food. No atmosphere.

Good afternoon at the Ship, bbq was a bit poor though.