The Ship Inn in Mid Sussex

Had a lovely Sunday lunch with the family - great service, lovely food and they even arranged for the sun to shine!!

Lovely roast dinner experience here. A1service from the young bar staff ruby Josh and Hayly. Good selection of beers and food was excellent especially the portion size. All round great visit, will recommend to friends and family 👍

Great service from Tom, lovely fish and chips. Nice atmosphere.

really friendly staff, tom in particular good aray of drinks on offer and menus looked well thought out

Service was good. We were a table of 14. Drink order was taken once we were seated. Food order was taken efficiently. Unfortunately 2 had wanted the haddock and prawn dish, which was not available.The delivery of the food was not very smooth. 2 of the party had their food served after 3 others had finished eating. The cottage pie (second choice!) was not very nice, containing a lot of gristle in it. One of the battered haddock and chips was not very good. Batter was far too crispy and overcooked. However, it is not something that will make me avoid The Ship Inn. We have all eaten there several times before without any issues. We will see you all again soon.

Much improved pub in the centre of town. Very busy with good atmosphere, reasonabley priced and friendly, attentive service.

Went here for a sunday roast with a group of friends! Very lovely service from Tom

Nice pub in the centre of town. Good selection of beers & nice food. Josh is a very good member of staff. Very helpful & friendly.

Great service. Good pub. Ruby was our waitress and she was fantastic!! Wil come again.

Always enjoy drinking / eating at The Ship Inn. Great selection of drinks and high quality food. Service was fab from Josh and he was very attentive. Food is high quality and children's menu is great value for money.

Nice pub, good food, was served by Josh and Tom on the bar they were both friendly and professional. Will definitely be visiting again

Amazing, helpful staff. A young guy named Tom on the bar was so helpful with Amazing customer service will definitely come again

Josh was awesome, super great service! Food was delicious.

Town pub with nice outdoor seating areas and decking. Good menu and drink selection. Bit pricy. Would be better with some small plate choices.

Decided to have a roast here on Sunday and it did not disappoint. Roast beef was lovely. We are quite fussy but hayley made sure everything came out as we asked! Very efficient and friendly young lady. Can't wait to come back soon. Great pub 👍

clean, nice atmosphere, friendly staff and very nice food. Millie (bartender) is great to speak with and very helpful with any enquires I have. definitely recommend!

Great service at The Ship Inn! Came to visit a few friends and Millie was a great host and served us very quickly with a smile on her face!

This was our first visit and we weren’t disappointed. Superb Sunday lunch. It wasn’t cheap but it was great quality and very tasty. Will definitely go back again.

This place exceeded my expectations. The seafood was excellent. The tempura and muscles were delicious. The service was excellent.

You need to remove the Risoto from your menu or learn how to cook one. Absolutely horrible. Other than that, great place.

We regularly go for Sunday Roast and the food is excellent. If we ask for things to be added or removed, they always do this and don’t get it wrong. Staff are very friendly, decor is great. Easy 5*!

Exceptional service. Everyone was great especially Tom, josh, molly and xies

Service was ok . We booked table for 1 hour slot food took 45 minutes to get to us. I had steak and chips with onion rings. Onion rings were ok but greasy. Steak was almost cold and very greasy , chips were also almost cold one chip was actually floppy and completely yuck several chips were wet and inedible. Have been looking forward to eating here for a while. Unfortunately from first experience I am definitely not rushing back for food. It wasn't even that busy so no excuse for cold greasy food. Otherwise we have visited many times before but just for drinks. Outside area is great and has a good atmosphere. Shame about the food experience

Probably the best family pub in East Grinstead, friendly staff, sometimes under staffed but that doesn’t prevent good service, just a lot of busy staff. Very accessible and accommodating and can generally get a table without pre-booking which is nice for spontaneous moments. All in all, a really nice pub.

Great dining experience if a little slow with the service. A very busy Friday night...food still really good but service very slow.

First visit here since the refurbishment. Have to say very impressed. It has become a lovely bar restaurant, with a lovely menu, great service and lively atmosphere. We came here for a 3 course family meal and enjoyed very much. A year on from this visit, I returned for a family lunch. I had a lovely experience here with great food and attentive service. I have adjusted my scoring to reflect.

A thoroughly enjoyable Christmas meal with excellent colleagues who combined with the ambience for a delightful evening. Meal was good and the efforts to cater for my food allergies (none of which leads to anaphylaxis) were commendable.

Lovely venue, friendly staff. Small menu but tasty food.

We had a nice lunch there. The staff were friendly and the food was fresh and tasty.

I visited the ship and sadly didn't have a good experience, it was a Monday and not very busy We asked for table water twice wasn't given any We ended up having to go to the bar to order our drinks because no one came to get our order. I was really let down by the food I ordered the rigatoni and the pasta was over cooked and the sauce was very watery. However what I will say my friends had the sausages and mash and said it was lovely so maybe just stay away from pasta. No one came to ask if everything was OK and even after a while we had to go up to pay. The lady did check half way through our mains if we wanted dessert as the kitchen was closing. I don't think I'll be going back for food especially as its not the cheapest I'd expect a bit better quality and service. The decorations however looked fantastic really Christmassy.

Great pub for alfresco dining, the food was very good, tasty well cooked and hot. The service left a lot to be desired. Don’t get me wrong the service was bubbly and friendly but lacked experience and knowledge. It all started off with our red wine arriving at the table in a wine cooler and did not really improve from there on. I will say again the food was very good and it is well worth a visit, but they need to be a bit more diligent with their training before new staff are let loose…

We didn't eat there but heard the food is very good

Met with friends for dinner. There was a quiz night on which we entered. Good food, good company, good service and an entertaining quiz master. An all round great evening

Wonderful 90th Anniversary. Great family and friends, superb food and attentive staff. A memorable experience.

It was a very nice experience. Ellie behind the bar was very friendly and attentive to us, helping with getting our drinks and showing us to a table where we had some lovely food. I will be coming back with my family again very soon. Would recommend!

We booked for the night of the town big reveal and we’re so pleased we did as everywhere was really busy. The lady that served us was excellent and couldn’t have been more helpful thank you

This was my first visit to The Ship Inn and it was lovely! Cosy, well-decorated with festive decorations, nice furnishings, delicious food and delightful staff, particularly Nikki who was friendly, attentive and made our time really enjoyable. Thanks!!

The Ship Inn was really ovely, our first visit and very cosy, festively decorated, with delicious food, surprisingly good music and lovely staff - Nikki was so friendly and attentive, thanks!

Sunday roast here with family. Service was poor from start to finish. They just take your order and give you your food, that is it. No sauces or extra drinks offered and no check ins to see if everything was ok. After our meal we were totally forgotten about and had to find staff to get the bill. Chicken was overcooked. The plates were stone cold and all the food was cold, even the gravy. At the prices they charged I expected much better. Pub is nicely decorated though with lovely furnishings and outside seating areas.

Ellie is a star & our pup Henry looks forward to seeing her as she always gives him cuddles. Ellie is polite, charming and an asset to the pub and team.

Lovely little pub, great service and nice covered patio area

A great venue for a family get together - food was great, the staff were helpful and friendly, and the venue was lovely. Definitely recommend it. It is also dog friendly and we felt very welcome.

Traditional pub situated on the edge of the town centre, serving classic English food and ales. Nice friendly staff, greeted with a smile. Clean, warm and refurbished post COVID. Support these pubs as they are still the social centres for our communities.

Staff are very helpful and friendly

The Ship Inn is in a great location in East Grinstead. It is a delightful Inn with charm & Character. The Servers are always friendly & efficient.

Had a very early Sunday lunch which was terrific in every respect; service (thank you Tom), food and decor. Can't really comment on the atmosphere, as there were so few other people. We'll definitely be back.

Had my brother's wake there today. Food was good, staff friendly and room we had was very pleasant .

I had polenta cake with corn, charred broccoli, pistachio salad, and my partner had pork and plum sausages. We were served by jack, and the service was first class. My partner loved the his meal, and mine was very nice indeed.

The manager Clare was amazing. She went out of her way to ensure we had the best day and the best food. She communicated so well with us all the way through the booking process and was on hand on the day to make sure it all ran smoothly. All our guests commented on the look and taste of our buffet food and said it was one of the best buffets they had seen. Thank you so much!

At 16.00 today went in for a drink and to book for Christmas eve only to find empty bar no staff.two more couples came in went due to lack of staff.finally left disappointed no drink or able to book Christmas eve !

Didn't quite like food and service. Beer they forgot to bring but included in the bill, tap water we were waiting for the whole lunch and had to remind. Overall not very attentive staff. Pie was ok, a bit burnt. Mashed potato wasn't great - big raw chunks in it, strange flavour. I expected much more for the above average price.

We have been here a many weekends lunches. The food, though not the cheapest, but was very well cooked and well presented. And every Sundays have special menu. A very nice pub inside and outside with a few separate rooms. A big patio and seating out the front with more seating out the back. Staff very friendly. Recommend this pub.

Impromptu stop on way home, nice atmosphere, nicely refitted. Will be back for sure. Only drinks so cannot comment on food.

Lovely feel inside, with great Guinness and old style glasses

The burger I had was excellent. My wife had the fish and chips which was huge. She said it was gorgeous. The speed quiz was good fun

Delicious food, very friendly staff and a comfortable, cosy atmosphere. We've been a few times for food and have been very happy each time. Especially enjoyed the burger and the fig tart. The Sunday roast is also delicious.

Sorry no photos. Last time here. We come here because it’s halfway between family. Had a share ploughman’s which I felt was just enough for one. £22. The goats cheese looked as if someone had put their thumb though it to tear it. Fish and chips looked good. £16. It was large too. The two burgers were fine. £15. The desserts were poor. Eton mess had too much meringue and not enough cream. The Bakewell tart could’ve been homemade and should’ve been for the price £7.50 for a very small portion.

Air conditioned pub, with great food.

We went for Sunday lunch at The Ship Inn on Sunday 3rd September and we both had the roast Angus beef with Yorkshire pudding, gravy and mixed veg including roasted parsnip. I was going to ask for a steak knife, but the beef was lovely and tender, so neither I or my husband needed one. They took heed when I mentioned I needed it to be low fat (due to my gallstones) and left out the rich white sauce. The only thing I would have done differently if I had been the chef, would be to not put the meat on top of the roast potatoes, as the gravy from the meat stops them staying crispy. I did have one that was crispy. I would have put the potatoes on top of the meat. They were very nice potatoes though. The Yorkshire pudding was great, really puffed up, crowning the dish. In general we like the food at the Ship Inn, we often eat there and they have a great selection of wines, gins and beers.

Expensive drinks over £6 for a pint of Guinness. Pleasant pub nice outdoor seating areas

This is a fantastic pub in the heart of East Grinstead. Excellent service and always so welcoming. The menu has a wide range of options and the decor is gorgeous.

Been before and the food was really great. However, hubby's fish (fish and chips) was not great and I had the roast beef. Which was okay but lacking in enough gravy. Had to ask twice before I got some so not good. Staff were wonderful and very pleasant.

Best fish and chips in East Grinstead!

Both waiters were very pleasant. Main courses were good. Eton mess a little bland and lacking in fruit. Air con was turned up too much and it was a bit chilly. Background music at a perfect volume to add ambience but didn't affect our ability to chat.

Very nice looking pub but all the tables dirty and cigarette ends everywhere. Very expensive pints £6.75 for pironni and £14.75p for an undrinkable pornstar martini cocktail which sent back and then left. They don’t know how to make cocktails and make the prices up from the looks of it. Wouldn’t bother with this place don’t mind paying the price but Wetherspoons down the road is probably cleaner and would make a better cocktail. Might not be a popular post but just telling it how it is one to avoid.

10/10 for the food and atmosphere. One of the best pints in town!

The decor around the place is nice, food was good too, but the service is non existing. We had to wait ages to order our food. And when it arrived that was pretty much the only two times we've seen a waiter. We had to go to the bar to order puddings, and then to pay. At the end we had to cancel puddings, as we've waited over 30 mins and they still haven't arevied. Noone ever came to check if we would like to order more drinks or anything else. Kids menu very limited. We won't be returning.

Chips undercooked + generally very expensive.

Relaxing environment as able to sit outside.

Enjoyed a great night at The Ship sitting in one of the garden "boat sheds" The food was excellent and we will be back. Recommended

We had a party of 18 - food and staff were great. Really professional staff and welcoming. Highly recommended. And my dog was made to feel welcome too. Thanks

Six of us for dinner. Staff were helpful, including clearing up a broken glass on the pavement outside but a bit overwhelmed by their small print ordering computers. The food was mixed - good fish and chips but very mediocre caesars salad - great lumps of tasteless chicken. The sorbet was lumpy but the eton mess okay. Pea soup not well seasoned and the mackerel pate not smooth and with a large, solid lump of fat in the jar made it look unappetising. Overall menu rather dull

We had a really nice light lunch of sandwiches here on a miserable day. The staff were helpful and attentive. Really enjoyed the drinks too. Food was very tasty and freshly prepared.

Great food and service in a lovely atmosphere.

Very nice. Really a lovely pub. Well done out nice staff all very nice- slightly more expensive than the local competition, if more aligned price wise would be a 5*. Very good overall package a lovely place for a drink or two with friends 👍

Great pub in East Grinstead with a cosy interior and a plentiful drink selection. I have been here a few times now and it has turned into my pub of choice, particularly on a sunny day as they have a huge outdoor area. Actually they have a couple. We also enjoyed a Sunday Roast here. It was one of the best pub Sunday roasts I have had; kudos!

We just had cafe and beer, but those were pretty good

Food was great, service was charming, but SO SLOW! Lunch took over 2 hours, which was fine as we weren't in any hurry, but that was for just 2 courses including cold desserts. Steak was amazing.

We went to the Ship to celebrate my retirement, so had drinks with family & friend. They provided us with the best space for our evening & also had some plates of hot chips & dipping sauces which everyone enjoyed. Thanks to all the staff at the Ship for looking after us. It made our evening very special.

Very nice staff and property revamp very nice. However, the food is over cooked but turns up cold. Not worth the money. Poor ingredients and inconsistent. Lacking fully trained staff but they were nice. A tad more training, sourcing better ingredients (burger taste like a frozen burger with high mark up and no side). Chef needs to up their game. This could be a really nice eatery.

Excellent service , food is amazing and the bar staff are among the friendliest Iv ever been served by. Have been here many times now and have never had a bad time, it looks amazing inside and is very clean and tidy. Highly recommend this place for a nice evening meal with the family.

Great service, very polite and attentive staff

Great pub. Welcoming, lovely atmosphere and a good lunch. There was something for the whole family despite different preferences and tastes.

Had a lovely time in this well styled pub - garden is beautiful. Service was very good and friendly. Food was excellent - good portions and tasty food. Will be back!

Spot on food, service and atmosphere. Had a catch up and meal with family I’ve not seen in ages. We were quite a large crowed with a combo of veggies, vegan and fussy children. But the staff were not fazed and looked after everyone really well - nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Thanks to all the staff and hats off to the chef.

The young barmen was very polite and attentive but the food was absolutely vile. Onion rings swimming in oil, battered crab which was just greasy batter (the crab must have swum away in all the oil), prawns with sourdough starter was £8 and had 4 tiny prawns on sourdough which tasted of coals. Does anybody actually taste the food before sending it out? Rancid! After complaining they offered 1 free drink. Certainly will not be eating here again. A real shame as the pub garden/seating area is lovely.

Great dog friendly pub, has had a substantial refurb and does very good food. We had a great family Sunday lunch with our furry friend and had a great time. Would recommend the roast.

A very good pub/restaurant. we put a pin in the map as we planned to meet up with a couple we hadn’t seen for 15 years, none of us knew the town. So 4 of us, plus our dog, for lunch, initially outside in a cabin, and then moved to a nice table in the sun. The staff could not have been more helpful and accommodating, food better than expected and the beer drinkers pronounced the ale excellent. Public car park around the corner as the pub has two spaces so not reliably available. Decor good, atmosphere relaxing, overall a great pub.

Really smart venue with great outdoor spaces. Easily the best in East Grinstead.

Fantastic service last night. Food was lovely, service was great. Even our dog had a fuss made of her.

They’ve done a great job with this place, the outside area is lovely when the sun is out and also has plenty of covered seating for rain. I’ve eaten there three times now and can’t fault the food, all to a really good standard and...

We normally always have a good experience, yesterday I was just very disappointed about the portion. I’ve ordered a side of fries, which cost me £4.5, the portion was ridiculous, I could literally count the number of fries I had in my plate, very disappointing as waitress just told me it was the portion that’s it.

Nice pub, little bit loud on a Saturday evening for a meal but still a nice atmosphere. Food was good.

Always a great pint of Harvey's here!

Before returning home from my visit to friends in East Grinstead, I was taken to the Ship Inn for Sunday lunch. A very nice pub inside and well laid out with a few separate rooms. A big patio and seating out the front with more seating out the back. My friends knew the pub well and said it had been slightly renovated inside. They said it used to have live music but not sure if that's still the case. A good selection of 4 Real Ales plus the usual Lager, Cider etc. The food, though not the cheapest, was very well cooked and well presented. Most enjoyable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely like to visit again.

Really nice pub, good service and nice food. Children and dog friendly too.

Nice place for a pint although food disappointing.

I came for a late lunch with girlfriends, then I came back for dinner in the evening with my husband and another couple. Kacper was on duty all day and is a credit to your team. He provided excellent service to us all. The food...

We love a Sunday roast & this didn’t disappoint We had a lovely lunch. Staff were all lovely. The only thing I would say was the cracking wasn’t the best but the pigs in blankets were fantastic the sausages were really very good quality. We...

Went there twice. Great pub ruined by a really annoying yapping dog. The owner is either a staff member or hangs out with them.