The Ship Inn in Cheshire East

We visited the pub whilst on a weekend away. We were blown away with the amazing food (especially the veggie pie) and the service and environment was lovely. We will be back!

Booked to eat here after a walk nearby and would highly recommend. All the staff were friendly & welcoming and the food was excellent (we had steak & ale pie and sausage & mash). We'd definitely return if we're in the area again

Great place one of my favourites love the staff and owners😍

Lovely pub, beautiful decor and plants everywhere- staff were very friendly and the food was great 👍

Went here on our trip to the Peak District. Great food at very respectable prices, with decent portions. Had fish and chips, sausage and mash and smash burger. The service was also very welcoming and attentive. Cosy pub if you’re looking for a nice meal. Dog friendly too!!

Love this place, wish it was my local. Sat outside in the sun in the garden which does need some attention. Bar staff friendly and welcoming. Only popped in for a drink after a walk.

Found this beautiful place and had an evening meal. Really gorgeous setting both outside and in. Staff very friendly and all service was in a timely manner. The food (wow) really some of the best I have ever had… highly recommend! Also really good prices and value for money.

First time here. Absolutely lovely food and great service. Defo coming again 😀👍

Looks nice from the outside. A little dark inside and not very cosy seating arrangements. Overpriced sausage rolls no better than Greggs.

Warm friendly welcome, great wholesome food {Lobster Bisque starter, large Sausage and Mash - no room for pudding !). Excellent service, helpful staff and set in wonderful scenery. An absolute gem. 8/8/24 .

Our lobster and crab soup was too salty for us, my jerk chicken was OK, the sausage roll was discusting could not eat it.

Shocking asked medium well for rib eye steak first one came out like snot and very bloody mushrooms not cooked was like eating slugs tomato didn't even try ...Will never ever eat there again and at £60 spent shame because nice pub and was recomened by local farmer

So good to see this long established pub thriving & it's better than ever. We most recently had a pasta seafood meal & a suet pudding which were excellent. The JW Lees ale is absolutely bang on.

Me and a friend went to the ship for their Thursday streak and wine promotion. Great value for money. Perfectly cooked quality steak, think cut chips, and a bottle of red for £40. All the staff are very friendly, professional and chatty, and the pub & restaurant is clean, and comfortable with a nice cosy atmosphere.

Lovely clean place very friendly and helpful staff and the food was lovely

Lovely country pub selling excellent beer. Food was OK nothing special.

What a gem this place is!!! They had a party of 20 who were all eating and drinking outside, but they still managed to quickly seat us with a smile, the inside is clean and cozy and arranged well. We came for the steak and ale pie as we heard they were rather fantastic at this establishment, they weren't wrong. The pie itself was crunchy on the outside and stuffed with filling, the gravy is to absolutely die for, I could have drank a pint of it! Lovely selection of cask ales, the bitter was exceptional. All in all a great experience with quick service, friendly staff and great food. Bravo 👏

The service we received at the Ship in was first rate (to the extent that I even remarked to my fellow guests about this at the time) and the food served was very tasty (which was agreed by all). However, there were two options for Hand Battered Fish and Chips on the menu - large and small - of which I chose the large. I think the two options would be better described as "standard" and "small" as the "large" option I ordered was no larger than I would have expected of a standard size portion. The other dishes served at my table were visibly generous in proportion even though these did not have a "large" option. Had I received what was served for me as a standard size portion I would have been very satisfied and would gladly have awarded the Ship Inn a five star rating for its food. As it was, I left a little disappointed but not to the extent that it would stop me going again - I'll just know how to judge the food description for this particular dish better next time!

Absolutely faultless in all areas. Amazing roast pork and beef Sunday lunches had by the 5 of us along with gorgeous desserts and beer. The staff were amazing and made a very enjoyable afternoon for all of us. Thanks guys.

My wife and I decided to have a wander by car and I have a penchant for seeking out quiet places and following my nose. This led us to Wincle and The Ship Inn. A gem of a pub at the roadside and we enjoyed a pint of MPA. Although neither of us were hungry, a look at the menu was very tempting, and as we live nearby in Macclesfield, we will return another day to sample the food and enjoy the ambience.

Amazing pub! It's now our favourite pub in Peak district! Popped in for lunch on a Friday afternoon food was scrumptious we both had jerk chicken and daughter had the kids burger. The staff were so friendly and attentive also the pub is packed with character with cosy seating! Will be back when we go hiking around that area again.

I always go to this pub for Sunday lunch when I am in the area. It never disappoints.

Terrific pub with a great atmosphere. Had lunch in a lovely sunny garden. The menu had some wonderful touches, and the food was beautifully presented. Christine looked after us in every way. Remember to check out the specials board, and take advantage of the specials deals - eg. Fish and chips Fridays.

Very helpful, attentive staff. Speed service for food, we were expecting to wait a long time as it was busy and we'd ordered Lamb Shanks so we're unsure how long we would have to wait but the service was really quick. In, two courses and out within an hour and a half. Not bad considering there were five of us. Would highly recommend. Thank you for looking after us.

Lovely pub in a fantastic location near to lots of walks and picturesque scenery nearby. Didn't book but staff fitted me in with minimum fuss. Food good to and beer.

Enjoyed our Sunday lunch very much. A warm welcome from the Landlady and all the waiting staff. We will be back.

Nice food. Great ales kept well. Staff were friendly. Some new ones learning the ropes who just need a bit of confidence. Be nice to them and they'll be great.

Popped in after a walk and what amazing food. The chicken wings and soup were lovely. Absolutely recommend, 5 star. Thanks 👍

The food was exceptional and the service was brilliant

Very friendly staff and fantastic food. Well worth a visit Set in beautiful countryside.

Easter Sunday: celebrating the resurrection of our lord and what joy that brings. Food was great and the young staff very lovely however, to our dismay the middle aged member of staff ruined our visit. She allowed a petty comment from another customer to spoil our day. We had driven from east Cheshire for a special reunion. With no cause whatsoever she said we weren’t welcome back! Astonishing. We won’t be going back. Turned out to be the landlady who is a particularly unpleasant and many people have said this

The food was not good. I ordered a burger and it was like they ran to a burger van to get it made. Also the bar seemed really overwhelmed and rushed but it wasn’t even that busy. Asked for ketchup and mayo with my food and waited nearly 15 mins for them to get it for me. Underwhelming to say the least. Which is a shame because reading the reviews before we came it looked so good.

If your in the area & urge you to visit the Ship inn for food!!!! Extremely friendly staff, dog friendly & the food was incredible. Be warned the chicken burger is literally life changing & the size of your head! Will definitely be back next time I’m in the area.

The Ship Inn is such a lovely pub and place to spend the evening. The service was great as-well as very tasty classic pub food. There is a wide ranging menu a-swell as meat free options and all while sat by a open fire. Save room for pudding!!!

Really enjoyed our three course meal at The Ship Inn. Stopped in Wincle for a bit of wandering. Recommend the Salt/Pepper Squid and Roasted Pepper starter & Salmon Filet for main. Generous portion sizes and still managed to squeeze pudding in too. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend 🍴

Very friendly staff, very cosy feel to the place and the food is top tier. I had an American hot pizza, chef makes his own dough. Its near perfect. Pepperoni a tad thick but that's it. Dave Portnoy would give it a solid 8.4 I reckon

Everything you could possibly want from a gorgeous pub in a beautiful country location, loved it

Excellent service, lovely food and helpful and friendly staff

Found this lovely place by chance on a drive-out. Beautiful classic country pub, with open fires and flagged floors, perfect for the dogs. They even have a unit dedicated for a range of self-serve dog treats and water. 2 lovely open fires and a great selection of perfectly kept beers and ales. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Our trip was not for food, but from everything else experienced, I guess the food is top too. Will add this to our list of "must visit again:.

Great steak night at Ship Inn, Wincle the meat just melted in your mouth! Fantastic and great value!

Great food, properly made pies and jerk chicken. Service was friendly and fast, dog friendly and brill bread and butter pudding

Wonderful, I'd heard good things and I wasn't disappointed. Service first rate, welcoming and friendly, food prompt and delicious - tender roast beef, lovely selection of freshly cooked vegetables, and a wonderful experience. Highly recommended

Excellent food and service. Best meal I’ve had out in a while, can’t wait to come back.

A Lovely Old Cheshire Pub. The New Landlord/ Landlady are very Professional People and know how to run it like a proper country pub and it shows, good luck to them both as its long overdue !

Visited on a January Friday lunchtime, glad we booked a table as it was very busy. Really friendly and genuinely pleasant service. Nice atmosphere with a couple of log fires going. Menu is a bit different from the standard pub meals, but welcome for it. Good portions of tasty and nice food.

Wonderful little pub with ruddy good grub. Got the Beef Cobbler.

Great service, food and beer. What more do you want!!!

Great pub, delicious food and friendly helpful staff. Has been a wonderful visit, would definitely come again. Thank you!

Opened specially for a party of 10 who were all very satisfied.

Friendly service. Drinks are fantastic. Food is well presented and quite nice. Expect to spend around £20pp for meal and a drink.

Popped in for a pint. Quality beer & excellent atmosphere.

Popped in after a lovely walk nearby today. I spotted on FACEBOOK and on the sign down the road that they have on offer fish and chips for 9.95. Seemed a great deal along with the bread and butter and pot of tea. Service was excellent, pub is as ever lovely inside with it roaring fires. Sadly the food was rather poor quality, the fish was very soggy and mushy inside the quite thin batter. The fish fillet is obviously frozen which I would expect, however I was disappointed that it was a cheap fillet of catfish or as now advertised in shops basa. Please chef correct me if I'm wrong here. The mushy peas were dry and flavourless and how the bread had been buttered was laughable. Cold hard butter pressed onto the bread, just leave it out to soften or allow the customer to spread themselves. The chips were delicious, and appeared to be home cooked and fresh, i could be wrong. Annoyingly when I paid the tab the meal was actually 10.95 not 9.95 as edvertised elsewhere. Would I visit again YES, would I recommend to others ABSOLUTELY. I will stick to my usual pie meal next time I visit.

Food was pretty good. It has a nice fire 🔥

Lovely service and great atmosphere with many friendly dogs around. The food looked really good and I had food envy of everything I saw brought to other tables. The carrot cake I think was gluten free and quite crumbly. Overall nice,but the sugar butter icing is never as good as cream cheese ones. The free ice cream on the side is a lovely touch.

Lovely country pub. Helpful and friendly staff. Food was delicious. Would visit again if I was ever in the area

Steak night two for £40. Nice steak excellent value with a bottle of merlot thrown in. Very nice

Love this pub great beer and food 😋 Been in tonight restaurant not open but a quiet night but still a nice place to go

Nice selection of beer on offer all where nice didn't have any food so can't put rating but it did look good

Very tasty vegan options. Great place to have a pint and food after trekking in the area.

I just love this place. After a 2 hour walk on the Danebridge Forest Circular up to Lud’s church nothing beats a spot of lunch at the Ship Inn. The multi room layout, the beer garden (weather permitting - it didn’t), the stone flagged floor, the warm atmosphere and friendly and welcoming James. James couldn’t be more helpful and he told the story of the Queen Mother (not) visiting but hanging around the bar area all the same. The food ordered, it was not long before hot fresh dishes appeared. My dining companion opted for sausages and mash served in a delicious gravy. The 3 x sausages were wonderfully tasty (ok, they weren’t my order but I nicked half of one 😊). Having ummed and ahhd over which dish to plump for and, having conferred with James, I decided on the beef cobbler with suet pudding and winter vegetables served in a rich gravy. Good choice my son. My other consideration was fish & chips but decided I’d have those on a Friday when it is served with bread and butter and a pot of tea for a special Fish Friday price. Dedicated driver had 2 x pints of Diet Coke and co-diner had a glass of Pinot Grigio and the bill came to about £45. Not bad at all. The food, the decor, the atmosphere, the flagged floor, the welcome, the service and the food make this place a gem. Don’t tell anyone or you’ll never get a table 🤫 Thank you to all the Ship Inn team.

Stopped for a lovely coffee after a walk. Staff great. Menu did look good.

What a fantastic little find - we ventured here after walking at Luds Church and we were not disappointed! We went in for lunch and were extremely impressed with the setting, service and menu. The jerk chicken was beautifully spiced and juicy, the pie of the day was well filled and delicious and the portions incredibly generous! Definitely one to visit.

Called in after a local hike and was very impressed with the food. The vegan red tai pie was absolutely delicious with chips and a lovely selection off fresh veg. The rest of my party were equally impressed with the steak and ale pie (fabulous pastry) and salmon (perfectly cooked). Pleasant friendly service, will definitely be back!

Stopped for a drink and lunch whilst out walking. Friendly and welcoming. Efficient staff food excellent and all dietary requirements catered for.

Really lovely pub, delicious food, big portions and friendly service. I would definitely recommend.

Superb birthday meal. Highly recommend the sharing platter and the jerk chicken is amazing. Just falls off the bone. Puddings were delish and the espresso martinis were the perfect end to a delightful meal. Staff were also highly attentive, really friendly and welcoming. We will 1000% be back.

Lovely welcome, great beer, great food. Will be back again.

A friendly country pub that's tucked away a little, definitely will be going back

Uou can join for fish meals to Sunday roast. Everything for everyone.

Thought I’d order the starter for 2 as a main (big mistake)it was great,just left no room for dessert. Well worth a visit.

A hidden gem, lovely atmosphere and location, always welcoming and seems to be popular most days of the week.

Ordered Ham salad sandwich on ciabata with j20.... got no ciabata, no j20(a substitute not explained before) Tasteless Packet sliced ham on pre sliced bread. Probably took less than 2 minutes to prepare. Shame, I trust hot food would be better

This is a lovely country pub in idyllic surroundings. The menu is pub classics but with some nice additions, especially on the specials. Between us we had the ham hock terrine, tomato, basil and pesto soup, hummus and chicken skewer starters, plus the beef suet pudding and burger and fries mains. All was lovely. The local beers on tap were very nice too. It was busy when we came but service was prompt and friendly. Highly recommend this place.

My wife and I loved it here. We stayed in the peak District for a few nights and discovered the Ship on the second night, food and service was brilliant!

Very impressive with the new management of Christine and James. Quick service. Had the nicest suet puddings I have ever had. Like how the Greek lamb was also a starter and a main (in the burger) so I could have both menu items that piqued my interest. Have been back a few times since. Ash on the bar was excellent too. The atmosphere is very traditional and how pubs should be, but the vibe (helped by the cool music and new furnishings) makes it feel modern too. Great for families, couples and get-togethers.

Excellent as always, when ever we are in the Peaks on holiday we try and visit this pub (best book). I can safely say that the standards have not dropped and this is testiment to the staff that help run it. Lovely location and good food, discovered the "rag" pudding which as a midlander had never tried this northern delight ! very dog friendly (tick), but also have a section for non dog owners.

Me and my partner Elliot love going to the Ship Inn and cannot recommend it enough! Lovely food in a gorgeous and peaceful location. Thank you for a wonderful evening once again😊

It’s a wink wink nudge nudge kind of a gem of a place in Wincle. A place where we feel smug to know about that others probably don’t know about but absolutely should know about. Visited tonight for their steak night (£35 for 2 people, bottle of wine included) and I have to say it was the BEST steak meal we have ever had at a pub! Excellent service, excellent food, excellent atmosphere. We’re looking forward to returning for their other special food nights like Fish Friday. Thank you for being a fantastic public house.

2nd time in a week because the food was so good, pity it's a bit out of the way but then it's surrounded by beautiful countryside and walks so it's a win win

Great pie and a pint. Nice atmosphere in a picturesque setting

We happened to book for a particularly chaotic and overwhelming night for the staff, so the wait time was disappointingly long (especially without being told before hand that there would be a substantial wait). The staff, however, worked very hard and were friendly, and the starters were delicious. When the mains arrived, there were a few issues, but at this point we were hungry and could tell that the staff were doing their best in a tricky situation. The landlady came over to personally apologise and we were given a discount on the bill which was much appreciated. I'll definitely give them another try, as the food was very nice and the staff were too.

We were so disappointed tonight with the service and food. It was our anniversary and we chose to come here tonight because the last 2 times we have visited have been fabulous. It definitely did not happen tonight I’m not going to say any more other than instead of keep saying”I’m sorry” that they are so late with serving the food (hour and half) but not actually saying what the real reason is 😮

Great dog friendly pub with lots of character. The food was good, only slight problem with the Sunday lunch was the lack of 'proper' roast potatoes. It looked like they were cubed and cooked with a medley of vegetables, which was nice but just not the same as the crispy coated roasts I look forward to when reading Sunday lunch on the menu. The sticky toffee made up for this error, very good!

A lovely menu from the new owners. The lamb kofta with Greek salad was full of flavour.

The food here is absolutely stunning! Had one of their specials which was a seafood pasta dish, probably the best pasta I have ever had. Seriously recommend this place!

Just about the best steak I've ever had. Superb portions. Beautiful location and very friendly service. Inky negative would be the size of the desert portion but to be honest that was probably a blessing after the huge bowl of soup and big mains!! A definite return when next in the area 😁

What a wonderful find, Had a lovely meal of scampi and chips with a cold pint of San Miguel.

Brilliant food and the ambience of the ship is great. Best meal I have had for a long while

First time visiting, had a great meal . glad we booked. Staff were spot on. The Sunday roast was amazing.

Just visited the ship inn with our two dogs.they made us feel very welcome and the meal was lovely Jerk chicken was amazing along with the lamb koftas. If you’re looking for a lovely pub with good food and great staff, then visit here. We will be back soon

Superb location, great food and beer and really friendly staff - thank you!

We had a lovely afternoon at the Ship today. It’s under new management and the food was fantastic! We ordered a selection of starters plus extra chips to share which was a great choice- they were a really good size and excellent value! The black pudding sausage roll, chicken wings and calamari were particularly good. Sitting out in the garden in the sunshine, couple of pints and great service- perfect way to spend the afternoon! Then over to the Wincle Brewery for chocolate brownies and some beers to take home- what a gorgeous part of the world we live in 👍👍👍

Good food, good beer, good service and friendly atmosphere.

Just been here for the Friday special . Fish, chips,mushy peas and tartar sauce. Bread and butter and a cup of tea, £9.95. Absolutely lovely.

Got there quite late in opening time but no problem, delicious meals served up without any problems. Will visit again if in the area.

Lovely unspoilt pub with stone floors (yes!) and nice garden. Lunch food was excellent, imaginative and good value. It didn’t come quickly - but that’s a good thing for me as it shows it’s been properly prepared. The landlady was friendly and had only been there six weeks - go along and support them if you can. Only downside is they can’t sell the excellent Wincle beer that’s brewed 100 yards away - but they are negotiating with the brewery to try to change this.

Highly recommended - great atmosphere, lovely staff and amazing food!!!

Lovely olde world quaint pub in a lovely spot friendly staff and locals..and an excellent pint of Guiness ..mmmm

Dealt with a big walking group admirably 🙌

Great pub, now under new ownership/management. Good range of cask ales, didn't try the food though. Seem very dog friendly.