The Ship Inn in Suffolk Coastal

Following my mother’s funeral service, we chose The Ship to hold the Wake with 45 friends and family. The reception was outstanding. The venue is perfect and coped with the numbers without hesitation. The buffet was plentiful and delicious whilst the individual selections prepared for those with dietary requirements (including two severe coeliacs) was unprecedented and good. With a bar tab and copious tea and coffee as part of the buffet deal, the final bill also came as a pleasant surprise. A big thank you to all.

Really impressed with our whole experience. The food was absolutely outstanding, the service was brilliant even though you could see they were slightly short staffed, the team did not let things slip and were attentive, polite and friendly. I had the katsu bao buns to start which were full of flavour, for main the beef brisket was soft and melt in the mouth and the mash was super smooth. The gravy was really flavourful and a perfect consistency. Roast dinner was also delicious according to my partner. We wish we had room for dessert but we were so full! The dessert options looked delicious. The atmosphere was relaxed but vibrant and we wouldn’t hesitate to return.

We went on a Wednesday lunchtime the pub was extremely busy but the service levels were very good and the staff were friendly and engaging. Our two dogs were made very welcome. The food was well prepared and presented. 3 of us had the fish and chips which was excellent and the vegetarian curry was also very good. If you have dogs this is a great place to stop after a walk along the river. Highly recommended.

The food was delicious will definitely go again when we are on holiday there was 6 of us we all had different meals and we didn’t have to wait all came out at same time

Visit this pub quite often but it has improved every time recently and this week was no exception. The service was prompt, friendly and attentive. Very good choices on menu. Whilst others had fish I chose a curry which was excellent. Everyone happy. The pub has enlarged it's facilities with large outside patio and garden tables with shades and a children's area. Well done everyone.

Very disappointing. We had fish and chips and a few cold mushy peas. Fish was small but charged us for a large. When we complained we were told that some pieces of fish look large but are small and some small are large! Very Orwellian. Offered us a dessert to compensate. Should've given part refund. Expensive too which would not have bothered us if meal was good value but they weren't.

Been here twice recently and had an excellent lunch both times. Menu is one up from the usual pub fare - we had an excellent swordfish meal on our first visit and the baked crevettes as a starter were great. Our second visit consisted of nine people and I must say that the service was excellent. Friendly and very efficient. Very impressed with the Deben Inn Group - they certainly have the knack for overseeing excellent venues.

We went for lunch today on a spur of the moment decision. It was not an ideal experience. The welcome was non-existent. We were ignored by the unfriendly lady behind the bar. I had to initiate a conversation with another colleague to ask if they had a table. We decided on our food. The same lady behind the bar was still far from friendly when she took our order. For what is was the food was overpriced and not that great and there was not a lot of it. The scotch egg was cold - for £9.00 it could have been warm at least. The flatbread and hummus was a joke. A thimble of hummus - the ketchup they brought was bigger than the humus’s portion served. Overall a not so friendly welcome and mediocre overpriced food.

Lunched at The Ship today, 4 friends. Food was excellent, staff were attentive. The food was presented very well. Costs were average.

Wandered up here from the marina and chatted to a couple of friendly folk sitting outside, which set the scene for a convivial, welcoming evening in this very atmospheric pub. It's an Adnams serving pub, so you can't go too far wrong, but the food also happened to be top notch and interesting. Will definitely visit again.

Took my golf squad here for a friday night meal after 36 holes of golf and wasn't disappointed. I had the most amazing caesar salad and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals too. The place was very busy, however we were serevd asap and it was excellent. Totally understand why its so busy - highly recommend and would definitely go again if in the area.

I had Meze, beef roast dinner, and layered Salted Caramel Cheesecake. Enjoyed every mouthful. The staff were very polite and helpful. Looking for to another visit

We booked a semi-private area at The Ship for a reception (around 25 people0 following a funeral. It was perfect for this - we went for a buffet option and the food was delicious and plentiful. The staff were helpful and kind, bar service was great. It's a very nice pub with plenty of character and is just a great setting.

The Ship was packed when we arrived, as any good place should be on Mothering Sunday! We were warmly welcomed and shown to our table. Great choice of menu! No awful set special menu but a good selection and a choice of roasts. Both the lamb and beef roasts were ordered for our table and all came piping hot with extra gravy, crispy roast potatoes and a selection of fresh vegetables. After delicious desserts and a gift of a cute scented candle for the Mum's we left the Ship happy with both the quality of the food and the attentive service. Thank you

Good food, good quality pub food. The staff were very helpful and the setting of the pub is lovely. Also no dogs. Wonderful!!

If you are looking for great food, wonderful service in a warm and cosy environment look no further. We had an amazing meal picked from a wide variety of different dishes served by a very friendly and welcoming member of staff. Nothing was too much trouble for her. Thanks for making our evening very enjoyable

Had a great evening with friends- as always a good menu choices and great value. Staff as always attentive without being intrusive. Atmosphere was really warm and friendly. Top Marks

Taken here by a friend for an early birthday meal on 1/2/24. Had the chicken stack. Was extremely poorly with food poisoning that night and the next day. Noted that another reviewer suffered the same as me only a couple of months previously. Definitely will not be going back.

Great pub l had a steak cooked perfectly there was five of us we all had different meals which were all brilliant well worth a trip to the ship

This place seems to have zero space for anyone wanting a drink just to avoid any confusion with people actually mistaking this place for a PUB! Walked in - every table was set up like a diner. I asked a member of staff if there's any space available for us to have a quick coffee and beer - this was around midday. We were told a seating area was free as it wasn't booked until 1230pm. Unfortunately, the people who made the 1230 booking, then turned up at 1210. And rather than them be told their table wasn't available until 1230, instead the staff began to stare over at us - suddenly we began to feel very uncomfortable and unwelcome. Not content with simply trying to stare us out, eventually one of them braved the "confrontation" to ask us to move - rather than simply politely as the early arrivals to exercise a little patience. Or maybe not book every single table to maximise profit over customer experience? We won't be back.

We arrived late due to traffic problems and were still looked after very well indeed. The food and service were excellent

A Birthday evening dinner with family. Vanessa and Dani were outstanding and went above and beyond,especially as they were a member of staff down. The menu is well thought out and the food is very well presented. The Levington Ship is a lovely Deben Inn overlooking the River Orwell. Visit either with family and friends as a couple or solo. It won't disappoint.

We had the Christmas menu and the food was fantastic. Great staff and service and even a free bottle of Prosecco on arrival which we were not expecting! Will definitely be returning in the new year.

Dinner with close friends after church the perfect way to start Christmas . The six of us enjoyed super food, lovely atmosphere and excellent service. Hubby had lamb and I had the salmon dish which was delicious Well done to all at the Ship see you in the new year!

I had the winter vegetable wellington off the Christmas menu. Rather dry and unexciting. Starter filo prawns, more pastry than prawn. Very good service but not over impressed at the price.

Beautiful location,across the road from a footpath down to the river. Large car park and lots of outside seating. Dog friendly which is great. Inside the low beams and tiles floors give it a lovely feel.The staff are efficient and friendly. Good is brilliant and nobody could leave still hungry.the vegan burger is very tasty. The southern fried stacked burger was huge! The puddings were fresh,piping got and delicious,and the portions large. We went for an anniversary dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Had a party of 6 Adults & 2 Children, staff very helpful, food came out quick, but first course was ok, but main course was not so good, I had slow cooked shoulder of lamb, which was re-heated and tasted not great, Same with 2 others that had the pie, not a great flavour, chicken stack was dry, sorry but not worth what we paid.

large car park and plenty of outdoor seating for good weather. Inside old beams and timber tables give the place character it deserves. Very good menu but quite expensive so would expect the best.

Probably one of the worst restaurant experiences ever. Really terrible slow service, was given a roast menu, decided and then were told no roasts left. It was a slow night yet stacks of dirty plates. After eating I was extremely poorly with food poisoning, and...

We had planned to go to the Ferryboat Inn at Felixstowe Ferry but as it was closed and we had heard good things about the Ship Inn we thought we should give it a try. We weren’t disappointed. There is a great atmosphere as soon...

Excellent service and delicious food. Katie and her team were the epitome of professionalism. Which enabled my partner and I to have the perfect Sunday afternoon. The seafood platter is highly recommended

Booked a table for Saturday lunch with my family, glad I booked as was very busy. Walked in a waited nearly 10minutes at the bar before someone could even get to 'showing' me to our table. I then had to go and get our own...

Visited for Sunday lunch, having walked from Trimley Nature Reserve along the river. This pub was always nice but has had a very smart revamp. New owners? It is Deben Inns now. Very clean. Friendly staff. Adnams beer. The menu had many lovely things we...

First class food and service in this beautiful historic old building. A lovely anniversary lunch. Not cheap since becoming one of Deben Inns places but it’s good

We came here for Sunday dinner. Our table wasn’t ready for 40 minutes as the previous diners hadn’t finished - but this didn’t deter the staff accepting more walk-ins for dinner. We were eventually shown a table, where my husband noticed pizza, chips and cutlery...

We made an unplanned stop for lunch at the Ship. We ate outside and enjoyed a very good two course meal. The service was friendly, and timely and the food was very good. We went on a midweek day and saw that the pub was...

Excellent food and a great atmosphere, very reasonably priced. Highly recommend the Adnams southwold bitter.

Delicious meal. Friendly pub. We were staying locally and this was a real treat. Lots of choice on the main menu and the special menu changed daily, offering great variety

Delicious food and beautiful relaxing pub garden. Good routes for walking down by the river nearby. Food reasonably priced and very generous portions.

The quintessential English pub in an idyllic location. The Ship has a great food, beer and wine menu linked with excellent customer service. Special thanks to Vicky for her excellent food and wine recommendations and her friendly and professional service. We will definitely be returning.

I had Fish and Chips which is available in a ‘smaller’ portion at £12 if I remember correctly. The fish portion was very small with lots of chips. Even our friend commented on how small the fish was. If I’d have known this I’d have...

Hadn’t been for years. Superb service and an excellent meal. Booked online easily. The smaller dessert sizes were fabulous ( and still quite big!) I had the Jaffa Cake one, it was lovely! Highly recommend.

Absolutely lovely meal enjoyed here by me and my wife for our 25th wedding anniversary. The service was excellent, all the staff were very helpful and friendly

Had a really nice meal. Our daughter throughly enjoyed her bad buns and my wife found the Cromer crab delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful and to top it off if you download their app you get £10 off your meal. Must not forget that...

Last minute booking . Found it on line . Beautiful little pub in a quaint village . We so enjoyed it . Fish and chips and calamari stunning . The lovely lady ( nor English) was so helpful and genuine to her service and roll....

Booked a table for 2 on website For 14.15 return email booking confirmed Another email 2 hours later you now have no booking Need to sort out website

Outstanding food and service from The Ship in Levington today. No-fuss allergy accommodations, outdoor dining options, great atmosphere, and delicious food. Highly recommended!

A lovely country pub overlooking the river Orwell. On first arrival all staff were happy and friendly. There is so much choice on the menu as well as their specials! Dad went for the swordfish steak and myself the sea bass. I cannot fault my...

Went into the Ship pub on Friday evening 7th July with a couple of friends, had a lovely meal and the staff were nothing but helpful, friendly and attentive. The only thing to spoil our evening was that there was a very rude, potentially drunk...

Visited this weekend, and although incredibly busy, service was quick and friendly and the food as always was great

Had an amazing lunch last week with my family. My little boy loved the play area in the garden. Service was spot on, staff friendly and smiling as soon as you step foot in the door, food just as fantastic. Will 100% be back again.

On arrival we were greeted and staff were very friendly. We chose to sit outside, as it was a lovely summers evening. As we were greeted we were told to go and find somewhere to sit. We sat at Table 52. Ordered a bottle of...

Service a little slow but very friendly and in fairness they were pretty busy. The food was really lovely but I would caution against ordering a main unless you are really properly hungry! A starter and a side would be ample for most, I think....

Booked online using the Deben Inns app and received confirmation only to be advised later that I could not have the booking. Was offered a later slot but also told the kitchen would stop taking orders 15 minutes after booking time. Asked for a reservation...

We had a table booked. As it was warm we asked if we could eat outside which we did. We sat waiting for half an hour and in the end flagged down a very helpful and friendly Male waiter who took our order. A lifetime...

Booked a table at this beautiful little restaurant at the Ship inn at Levington, food is always fantastic and plentiful, I had the roast beef which was delicious, good atmosphere and friendly staff would definitely recommend to anyone good value for money.

Glad we booked as it was rather busy for a Thursday lunchtime. Had two mains and two desserts. The Cromer crab with crayfish salad and new potatoes was absolutely delicious. Followed with the Jaffa cake dessert, which was huge, and I mean huge, in size,...

Wanted to leave a review to show my family's appreciation on how the Ship Inn catered for us whilst we held a wake at the venue. The layout, food and unlimited coffee's and teas were perfect. Thank you so much for making it such a...

Stayed in Levington for 4 days with my wife and her Aunty. VIsited pub 4 evenings, twice for food and drinks and twice just for drinks. Everything was superb. The staff were amazing and looked after us really well. The menu had enough options to...

Walked in and asked for a table for 2. Waitress literally rolled her eyes and tutted!! Told no tables available so left. Won’t be hurrying back!

Went to The Ship for the first time before attending an event in Ipswich. Lovely friendly staff. Superb food and drink. The pub is lovely inside and has loads of outside space for when the weather gets warmer. Definitely will be back!

Had lunch with a girlfriend here today. One coke [2.50] and one Lemon Presse [foc]. My friend started with the Pork Bao Buns [8.00] and I had the Whitebait [7.50]. The starters were enormous with accompanying salad garnish and a very large slice of thick...

Went to this quaint little pub this evening, very friendly staff with a warm welcome food was if a very high standard, we had the sea food platter for starters, main course I had the steak which was cooked to perfection, the wife had beef...

Meal was lovely & delicious though mains could have been hotter, waiter kept forgetting about us so maybe he forgot to bring our meal out when it was hot, the dessert was very very nice & presented superbly, will visit again :)

We had a fabulous Sunday roast at The Ship with a friend who was visiting for the weekend. It was the first time we’d eaten at the pub and it definitely won’t be the last. The quality and generosity of the roast beef and lamb...

We were invited by family to have a meal here and being from Norfolk, we had never eaten here before. Hopefully we will eat here again though. The staff were very polite and friendly and the restaurant was warm and comfortable. Our visit was in...

We visited the Ship last night for a Christmas meal, we were not disappointed , a beautiful menu and very reasonably priced at £26 for a 3 course meal , I ordered the Brie, followed by Salmon then the cheese board but the choice was...

Another very enjoyable evening at the Levington Ship. Lots of parking at the venue - we always book a table in advance just in case. Attentive and friendly staff and a great atmosphere make this one of our favourite Deben Inns pubs (we have done...

Booked on the Deben app for Sunday lunch with my wife for today. We had had Fish Platters here for lunch in the Summer. The Pub is near where we were staying. We were shown to a nice table for two overlooking the patio where...

The ship at Levington is a wonderful place to visit during the summer months for a cool drink while taking in the stunning Suffolk scenery. If you fancy a walk down to the river, this quaint place is an ideal base and serves a decent...

We enjoyed a delicious family lunch at The Ship . Each of the three dishes we ordered for main course was excellent. Service was good and the beer was great. We will definitely return.

I did a circular walk with friends around the Orwell Bridge, wonderful in the October sunshine. Then I was taken to the Ship Inn at Levington. Well fantastic, lovely choice of food and absolutely delicious. Great service, good value and very comfortable pub.

First time here since 1986 and, wow, has it changed! Been to all the other six Deben Inns so wanted to give this a go too. Nice ambience (if a little cold), excellent service throughout and really good food. Standout dish for me was the...

I booked a table for 6 on a Sunday afternoon in the dog friendly area and my family had the best time! We ordered beef roasts and veggie roasts and they were fantastic! Great service from our server Katie! Biscuits for the dogs and a...

very rude staff dirty flies everywhere and sticky tables. told waitress very argumentative lady with short hair. never again not clean

Another AMAZING lunch at The Ship. Superb food and EXCELLENT service Dog friendly and a wonderful walk directly opposite! My favourite pub by a long way.

Popped in here by chance and were rewarded with good service, reasonable prices,good food in clean tidy and attractive surroundings. Don't change the recipe....it works! P.S The Sunday lunch veggie option was tasty and fresh..Not the dried up stuff getting pushed out with gravy to...

Previous went to The Ship before it became a Deben Inn pub & loved it so thought we would try again as hadn't been since Covid. Really enjoyable meal and will return

Delicious food, good beer and lovely wine served by friendly staff in a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended

First day of semi retirement for me & what better way to celebrate than a couple of ciders and a ploughman’s lunch at the Ship. Slight detour from the recycling centre! We hadn’t booked but we’re offered a table inside as it was so hot...

Booked the Ship as one of the first Deben Inns to try and we were not disappointed. We were staying about 15 minutes from the pub and we were very hungry for our Sunday lunch. We were early for our 12:30 slot so we popped...

Popped in for a quick drink today , but wished we had time to stay to eat , the food looked wonderful and the staff were so attentive . Our waitress even carried the drinks outside for us so I didn’t spill anything 😍 will...

The car park is large and the courtyard garden is well laid out and very welcoming. As was Vanessa who - unusually for a pub - was in a maitre D role, also covering the garden. Along with her colleagues, this made the night, as...

A colleague highly recommends and frequently visits The Ship and I can see why. Set in a beautiful location with a nice, friendly atmosphere. Food was good too. I’ll be back when I’m next in the area.

The best Ploughman’s lunch ever. Stopped in whilst out on a bike ride. The meal was superb I can definitely recommend visiting

10/10 for our meals - we had mains and dessert from the specials menu - and the service was excellent. Best meal we’ve had out for ages. Highly recommend.

Staff were friendly and did their job well. Mid range price but great selection and good portion size. Loved the mini dessert choice, more places should offer this. Very nice coffee.

Highly recommended venue for “that special meal”. A long awaited gift voucher for Deben Inns was used for our meal this evening. We chose The Ship which we couldn’t praise enough. It’s the perfect location and chance for scenic walks before or after a welcome...

Was looking for somewhere to get good food, found it here, turned out great, with great food, nice staff, really worth it. After, or before a meal, walk down the path to the estuary, with great views and fresh air. Lovely setting.

We visited the Ship for Mothers Day what a wonderful atmosphere! The Ship is such a family friendly establishment. Kids & dogs included all are made welcome! The staff helpful and efficient and the food, well that was grand too! Four out of the five...

Nice selection of food available but we had children and elderly with us in a group of 18 we spent most of the time cutting there overcooked food (batters/roasties) into mouthfuls, getting through the roast potatoes was like cracking walnuts, deep fried like you would...

Super dog friendly, food fantastic and piping hot. Highly recommended. Very cosy after a long walk along the coast

Absolutely fabulous food all round, from the trio of prawns starter to superb pork belly with cider mash and amazing chocolate brownie to finish. Staff are fantastic and very friendly. Everyone in the family left very full and happy. Thank you.

Excellent and traditional pub food, it’s above pair on other local pubs. It’s great atmosphere and super dog friendly. The Ship is close to us and we regularly dine here, great beers and overall top experience Also local dog walks near by if you want...

What a lovely building with a thatched roof, I believe this pub has been rebuilt following a fire, and it's a beautiful place, very cosy feeling. When I called to book I was helped by a charming young man who was very efficient, and the...

Here for lunch today and had Tempura prawn starter and had the feeling it was out of a packet. My main (black treacle gammon) was small and overcooked. On the plus side there was Broadside on tap! Wayhay!

Lovely cosy pub. Visited with two friends and we had a lovely time! The food was absolutely delicious! Two of us had the tandoori chicken burger and one had the shepherds pie. Both were wonderful! Desert wasn’t a disappointment either! The staff were really lovely,...

Fabulous place and very accommodating staff, we were in a room on our own, well looked after and the food was excellent.

Went for luch which was exceptional based on this we booked the next 3 nights for dinner,on the first of these we had a cheesburger which was disguting, served in a white roll;[not a burger bun]which was mushy and i sent the meal back, we...

The food was good but lacked seasoning. The plant based burger was actually a nut roast, which isn't a plant based burger. Also, it tasted of meat, which is likely due to the fact that they grill everything on the same grill... we are vegetarian...