The Ship Inn in Northumberland

Friendly pub next to the beach. Good selection of beers including their own . I think their food offering is more snacks than main meal...so it's really about the beer.. TT likes the place.

Obviously very popular after a walk on the nearby beach. Full of dogs, which is ok if they're well trained. My food was nice, but hubby's toastie was overcooked and looked really unappetising . He said it was just about ok. Unfriendly waiting staff

A proper pub, in a beautiful location, serving the best crab sandwiches and beer. We visit lots of places in our campervan and The Ship Inn is up there. We love the walk on the beach from Embleton to enjoy this traditional pub. The fact it is always super busy is our only gripe but this is clearly testament to this lovely little inn!

Spent a week in the Square in low Newton with the Ship inn being metres away. We visited the pub most days and had several evening meals there. The food was excellent, the staff very attentive, friendly and made us feel very welcome. The micro brewery on the premises served a range of beers, all very good. Thanks to the head brewer ( sadly I didn’t get his name) for making sure the “ sea dog “ dark ale was on tap for my last night and you were right, it was smokey. Marvellous. Revisiting September 2025 and looking forward to more of the same.

Lovely location and dog friendly. Lots of nice beers to choose from: the landlord had to give me a lowdown on the different offerings. Was busy on a Sunday afternoon, but we found space at an outside table. Didn't eat but the menu looked inviting and the food being served looked good.

Everything a pub should be. Great food and atmosphere, brew their own ales, dogs welcome, and friendly bar staff. We came twice on our stay in the area - at lunch on a busy Saturday and in the evening on a quieter Monday for some live folk music and it was perfect each time which not many pubs can manage. I can’t recommend it highly enough. Gorgeous pub

Most delicious crab stottie ever. Well filled. Well tasty.

Unimpressed. Left hungry and feeling ripped off. Only got a 2 as the food we had was very fresh but £13.50 for a crab stottie and £10.50 for a crab sandwich you might get a leaf of salad or a couple of crisps with it. No such luck. Literally just an expensive bread and filling. The staff made no effort to engage at all. Our food was placed on the table without a word. No ambience, not good value and won't be going again. Feels like they rely on the location and lazily go through the motions with everything else.

Very nice pub with good beer in a picturesque location. Sadly, this is where it ends. Experienced shockingly rude service when we ate dinner which has completely ruined this pub for me (there appears to be a common theme in the reviews regarding this).

Really lovely find at the end of a very long walk. A good crab sandwich.

We loved this pub...at the end of a beach walk from Embleton. Beer was fabulous, brewed on site I believe and food excellent too. Location was so perfect and such a friendly landlady!

Lovely little pub, right on the shore line.

Really lovely food and excellent service. Unfortunately our evening was spoilt by one table with two dogs which barked throughout the evening and the owners who did little to dissuade them. Although the staff spoke to the owners they failed to take further action when the dogs continued to misbehave. The pub says "make sure your dog is well behaved" but the pub owner didn't take further action by serving them outside or asking them to take the dogs outside? To do nothing is just poor management. Dogs will be dogs is not excuse for poor behaviour and perhaps why some dogs are only tolerated rather than accepted?

Great location but that's about it. Beer was terrible, a queue out of the door otherwise I would have taken it back. Service was very impersonal. Unusual for this area as staff in other places have been amazingly friendly. We won't rush back.

Firstly, the evening meal we had here was delicious, though a little expensive. There is a limited choice of dishes and wine by the glass but what was available was very nice. You do need to book in the evenings too. Dog owners do take note, however, I would say dogs are tolerated rather than welcomed (particularly in the evening) and not appreciated if they are likely to make any noise. This is clearly a point of irritation for the landlady. Given the high percentage of dog owners who visit, who they are happy to take money from, this attitude is questionable! Diners are seated quite closely together in 2 reasonably small areas, if your dog will silently lie under the table in that situation, all well and good. If not, you may feel more relaxed going elsewhere with your pups. Another review on Trip Advisor in July confirms this. Dogs are dogs, accept them and everything about them or don’t accept them but don’t embarrass their owners, or any other paying customers, in the process!

Delicious crab sandwich & local kippers.

Came here again whilst on a lovely walk from Craster. We’ve been a couple of times and it was an exceptionally busy day but, the crab sandwiches came with nothing, no crisps, not even a little garnish or anything included within them. I’ve been in the past and sure this wasn’t the case but in fairness it is as advertised on the menu. The tables weren’t cleared / wiped down between customers. No checks on food etc to see if it’s ok. Ultimately, I’d definitely recommend going, just perhaps order sides with the sarnies.

Unique and great location with very good beer and food to match

Great local pub tucked away in the corner. Had couple of pints of their Sea Coal which was lovely. Didn't have food but what we saw it looked good. Sat outside on the tables on the green on a lovely evening with our 2 dogs. All staff very friendly & bar staff very efficient.

Nice view and location. Liked that it was relatively unspoilt. The tables outside needed scrubbing. We didn't have food so can't rate it or service.

Great early dinner at The Ship after walking from Beadnell - with return journey afterwards to do! Dogs were welcomed. We had steak and fish curry- both fabulous. We will be back!!

The food was enjoyable, but unfortunately, the experience was marred by the staff, who came across as rude and in need of basic customer service training.

Visited for lunch. Very busy. Great staff & great food. Only issue we had was the young kids hollering, running about and not checked by the parents.

Lovely pub spot on the coast. Can be the start or end point of walks from either direction. Parking wasn’t bad just up the road either beside the road or in the car park. If there aren’t any seats outside just plonk yourself on the grass. It’s famous for the crab but we weren’t blown away by it

Fantastic location and the absolute best crab sandwiches. Very busy so difficult to get a seat but don't let that put you off.

Great spot with a tremendous atmosphere,food and beer.

First visit. Very homely and comfortable. Good Ales and food.

What a gem of a place, the sandwiches were delicious, the beer was even better. It’s a lovely place for walkers and has amazing views.

Lovely old small pub that makes its own beer, whats not to like! Situated almost on the sea front at Low Newton so within easy reach of the beach. Only stopped for coffee which was really good. Did not eat so cannot comment on it but it looked good. If we are ever back in the area we will be back. Very popular with walkers..

By the sea and very good atmosphere, old pub, very busy but good service and food. 2 disabled bays near pub otherwise have to park in car park before you get to the pub

Despite this pub having a monopoly they strive for good service, I had a crab salad 'stotie' (cob, balm cake etc), which was very good, the food came pretty fast and the bar staff were coping admirably, excellent setting overlooking the non spoilt coastline. Parking top of the hill.

Overpriced pub catering to tourists. What a shame

Just tested the Ship's own brew, delicious 😋. Went on a busy summer day and service was stretched a bit but worth the wait for a tasty real ale. Will check it out in low season as reckon it's likely a great pub all year round.

A lovely pub if weather is good and you can sit outside as very small. Fab setting though Toilets clean Fair prices

Sat outside in the sun listening to live music and just eaten great salmon n haddock fishcakes. Brilliant

Busy, didn't eat but food menu looked fine. Beer garden overlooks the coast. Good beer!

Called in on a sunny midweek lunchtime. The place was very busy but with a little patience we secured a decent table outdoors. There is not a massive outdoor space but adequate for the amount of folk there when we were there. Three of the four of us had the famed crab sandwiches and all was very good and tasty. There is a decent range of beers, many of which are brewed on the premises and the serving staff were pleasant enough even though things were very busy. The place is very dog friendly both inside and out. One big downer was the toilet, there is only one which is shared between ladies and gents and was horrid.

We do love going to this pub, we’ve been many times over a decade, but on recent visits we’ve felt like everything was a bit of a trial for them, pub also seems to have started taking over the village green for music and events as if it was their beer garden. Having said that the food is always good, and the location can’t be beaten.

My first visit. I asked if.."Do you do food please?" My mistake they do ..incredible beautifully cooked food. An absolute gem!!! You will not be disappointed. I could not fault it.

Fabulous crab sandwich. Washed down with a delicious pint of dark sky

The Ship always have a great selection of their own real ales on draught available.

Felt very grubby inside and outside. Seem to have the attitude that as the paying customer you should be grateful to be in there, and perhaps a reminder that people can spend their hard earned cash anywhere. Not particularly dog friendly, advertising themselves as such but it’s apparent that dogs are a nuisance to them. Should have listened to a couple of dog walking friends who had a similar experience. Much better pub up the hill with a warm welcome, good food, relaxed atmosphere, very clean and your dog doesn’t have to sit like a stuffed teddy bear.

No welcome/hello/conversation from staff. Inside half the tables were being used by diners, other half were empty but had reserved signs on them so unable to sit.

What an amazing spot! Nestled in a national trust enclave. Walk in only. No parking close by. Which actually is quite lovely.

Lovely seaside pub and restaurant. Only had drinks, but it's a local microbrewery and the beer is knockout! It's a very pretty pub in a beautiful location

Only had drinks , staff didn’t seem very helpful.

Lovely location, seats out & in. Useful stop walking from Dunstanburgh Castle. Next to a path - coastal? Busy. Pies limited as we arrived late. Fruit cake doing a good trade.

Fantastic place and dog friendly 😀

Excellent crab sandwich x great beer x super friendly staff

Staying at Craster and enjoyed a lovely coastal walk, stopping at Low Newton by the Sea. Happened to come across The Ship Inn. Lovely micro brewery . I can recommend the Newton Gold IPA.

We were on holiday near here what a fantastic pub they have their own micro brewery. The staff are friendly and always have a smile. Even though it does get very busy. The beer is amazing and there is always something different to try. The food is great and very tasty. And to add to all that what a beautiful setting.

This place is an absolute gem. Sat looking at the sea from a beautiful village green. Great ales from their in house brewery, lovely local crab sandwhich. Staff are lovely. Service was brilliant even on a very busy day. Highly recommend!

Gem of a pub. Lovely location and great staff. Very reasonably priced for food and drinks. Good atmosphere about the place. A must visit if your in the area.

This place is just the best. Simple menu, great ingredients, treated with care == delicious food. Tasty beers and a lovely vibe to boot. Best place in the area by a country mile - wouldn’t choose to eat anywhere else

Reasonably priced food and drink. The service was friendly too with lovely atmosphere.

Only there for a drink, great choice of beers, marvellous location, what's not to like.

Great location, though has been busy whenever we have visited so not easy to get a seat

Have been going for years to this area of the world and The Ship Inn is always on the list to stop by. Local beers are good, food always cooked to order, fresh and of a very good quality. It’s a perfect place to just sit with a pint and enjoy the view. I would recommend parking g at the top of the bank before you get into the village and then walk down the beach towards the castle. Lovely place.

Great pub, fab views. Delish kippers

Absolutely sensational pub; beautiful location on the bay with pleasant outdoor seating area, cosy seating inside with lots of character. Great beer selection and good pub snacks, plus games and books. Worth travelling for.

Very popular inn on the coastal path

Lovely pub by the he sea.. don't tell anyone about this place... Mine!!

Stopped off for a gew drinks, its right next to the beach, so good for drinks and food.Friendly staff will call again.

A fantastic pun to refresh yourself for your next jaunt, food and staff all great

Cozy little pub, great location and views. Friendly staff, good service. Reasonable prices, food was nice. Dog friendly.

Amazing place, DEFINITELY recommend, staff so FRIENDLY, dog was happy 😘, food very yummy and affordable, drinks spectacular. View of beach nice. Lovely local band playing. A nice community pub that has a beautiful and kind atmosphere. Welcome to all.

Very nice mushroom and bacon stottie

Micro brewery take your pick. Free parking 350 yards up hill after 18.00 hrs

We always enjoy going to the Ship and this time it was pie night.

Lovely traditional pub. We didn't eat here but the food looked good. Will definitely come back and try some 😋

A really lovely little pub by the sea. We really enjoyed coming in for the folk night which was very welcoming. Would make a lovely local of you lived in the area and is a lovely place to spend an evening while you’re on holiday

No food, drinks limited, place is shaby really just a filthy refuge. A good pit stop for dogs.

Very popular and cozy pub at the corner of a quadrant of cottages in Low Newton by the sea. Very good sized portions. Lovely food from a select menu. We had monk fish, Italian bean casserole and steak and it was all delicious.

Female kitchen staff member gave rude stare whilst I took a photo of the drinks prices. Lovely view of the sea but pub is spoiled by dogs everywhere & overpriced warm beer. No hello, goodbye or thank you from staff. And what is with the door behind the bar continuously banging?!?!

Hidden gem based at the bottom of the hill at Low Newton. Serves delicious coffee, great range of ales and good food too! Sampled them all and dogs welcome too. Very quaint and very busy might be an idea to book!

Wonderful pub, the best crab sandwiches and stunning location. Our go to place every single time we are in beautiful Northumberland - always! Heartfelt memories here xx

Busy little pub, very well run, quick service, obviously used to being very busy, great crab sandwich

The Ship Inn has a good feeling from the start, it is in a great situation with traditional decor and furnishings. No music, no internet just sit yer'self down and have a natter. Everyone is friendly and the staff are really switched on, yet it has a relaxed atmosphere. Well worth booking in advance as it is very popular, don't expect to simply drop in and expect a free table unless it's a wet Wednesday in January!

Loved this cozy pub on a cold night. Great food and great service.

One of the nations most interesting pubs. Always a pleasure to visit.

Great spot to go for a lunch and pint after a walk around the beaches!

Slip back in time and relax. Great food and ale. It does get busy sometimes so book meals on the evening. Love it!

Just off low newton by the sea beach micro brewery, Great ales, extremely dog friendly, great food, lovely staff, bird reserve at the rear for us twitchers. Occasional folk music nights.

Nice wee pub in the tiny old fishing village. Brews its own beer and is kept busy with holidaymakers and dog walkers.

Loved the atmosphere and the pub itself. Found it a bit in the pricey side

A lovely old pub with nice views dog friendly stop in if your in the area I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as us

A great place for a delicious crab sandwich well worth the visit

Fantastic pub had a lovely taster menu on Valentines Day Such good food and fantastic atmosphere

Fabulous pub food 👌 😋 staff amazing and dog friendly what more could you ask for

Really unique pub with great atmosphere serving terrific food and beer made on the premises! Treat yourself and don't miss it!!

We joined the monthly quiz on Tuesday night which was really good. Lovely atmosphere; everyone was very friendly. We had a dog with us. There was a bratwurst break and although we didn't have one this time, they looked delicious and I'll definitely have one next time. Good selection of zero alcohol lagers too.

Food looked nice but we arrived after the service stopped very friendly staff good service and dog friendly

A wonderfully atmospheric place serving great food and beer.

Stunning setting on the edge of the bay. The short walk into the village from the car park is complemented by the warm welcoming Inn and great food to follow. Recommended

Small pub by the sea at Low Newton - always worth a visit and test out the attached micro brewery's wares...

Amazing place with cask beer brewed on site.

Hidden Gem felt has though you were in Cornwall not Northumberland! We got a fantastic sea view. Never seen such a small pub so busy

Gret beer helpful staff even though short staffed

A lovely pub in a picturesque location, but perpetually ruined by a really poor system whereby everyone is forced to order their food and drink at the tiny bar. There’s always a long queue at the bar which isn’t pleasant for those standing in the queue, those sat dining beside the queue, or the the staff bringing out food fighting their way past the queue. Surely table service would be a good idea, as well as a permanent outside bar for drinks?

Beautiful setting,excellent food and great service.