The Ship Inn in Stroud

Amazing food, lovely bright pub/ restaurant with friendly staff. The Pie and deserts were amazing!

Don't know if they do rooms, but the food, beer and service is top notch and helpful and friendly too. If you're in the area, the location is splendid on the canal side, you won't go wrong here.

We handling here every now and again because we love sitting by the small canal and watching the wildlife. The food is good value. I really enjoyed the Waldorf salad today which was fresh and tasty along with cheesy garlic bread which was a perfect side.

Only stopped for food but it was absolutely amazing the service was friendly and quick to bring our food it was a little on the expensive side but with the extra money

Excellent pub, had fish and chips and a pint.

Really nice Sunday lunch here, great location.

Lovely ambience,fantastic food, great value. Wonderful service. Definitely be back. A must village experience in a lovely setting.

We went as a family of 15 people (4 separate families). To keep things simple, the staff suggested setting up 4 individual tabs, so we could all order for our own families and not have the hassle of trying to split the bill at the end. This worked perfectly and made it a very easy experience. The food was excellent and it all came out in a reasonable time, considering there were so many of us. All of the staff were very attentive and incredibly helpful. We would definitely return again, as the kids especially enjoyed the play area.

Lovely clean room, the staff at the pub are really friendly and go out there way to help. The food is amazing and large potions as well. This pub is a definite visit if you're down that way

Great food and service....nice terrace by the brook....great location

Lovely big Greek salad and a fun play park for the kids!

Our favourite place to go for a Sunday lunch or evening meal. We've been a good few times as part of a larger family group or as a couple and every time they excel. Be it the food, the choices on the menu, the drinks selection (really nice local ales on tap). The staff are always friendly, patient when dealing with people who are less able at times. That goes for every staff member we've had the pleasure of serving us during our many visits.

Amazing spinach and chickpea curry with lovely chunky chips. Lovely location as well with a nice garden.

Lovely pub. Great food and service. We go frequently.

Lovely food lovely staff stuffed mushrooms fantastic would highly recommend.

We had an excellent Sunday lunch at the ship inn, very friendly and courteous. The Gloucester Brewery IPA served at a good temperature.

Great pub and friendly staff. Enjoy coming with the family. Brilliant on a summers day for a picturesque garden and great for a Sunday roast in mid winter!!

Doesn’t look much from the outside, but this is just no nonsense pub food at its best, with low-key very friendly staff. Perfect!

Lovely country pub. Good food and cosy. Only slight issue was although there is a decent gf menu, you can’t have gf sandwich for lunch

One of my favourites (and I've seen more pubs than most), love it.

This place is so picturesque. The pub has outdoor seating right next to the canal which is lined with trees.

Very good food, nice service, friendly place for families, there is a playground for children. I highly recommend

My friend and I visited here after receiving a recommendation from family. The sun was shining and there were several people sat outside but we opted to go inside. The tables are plentiful but it all felt a bit disjointed with two rooms inside, a covered area on the patio so to speak and then a couple of tables by the canal. We opted for an internal room but spent most of the evening in there alone after other customers left which didn’t really lend itself to a good ambiance. The canal, itself, is green and sludgy. Can’t blame that on the pub but disappointing all the same when you look on a map and expect it to be alongside water but that’s our fault for not checking it out. There was an extensive menu plus specials. I opted for the venison burger and my friend had the pork belly. It does explain on the menu that the food is freshly cooked but we waited between 30-45 minutes for our food which seemed rather long. The food was tasty and plentiful but there was no wow factor for me. It was a pleasant evening, the staff were friendly but not really high on our list to return.

Great food, drink and location for a pub. Was a good night out for party of eight.

Fabulous pub with fabulous friendly staff. Had an amazing roast dinner. Have already recommended to friends and family.

Pleasant friendly staff, slow service even on a quiet evening

Popped in for a bite to eat and a pint tonight with my other half. What a lovely location and friendly staff. Well priced food and drink and generous portions.

Great little room with everything we needed in a beautiful location. Only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because there was no wifi.

Had heard good reviews about this lovely pub so booked for birthday food. It did not disappoint!! Food was great,staff lovely and a birthday brownie sent out from the kitchen...amazing!! Best of all...the men playing banjos...I couldn't have asked for a better birthday!! Definitely worth a visit..x

Went for dinner with my brother and sister while in Gloucestershire visiting our dad the food was top class would highly recommend

Stopped in on the off chance for a Sunday roast. We were warned we would have to wait a bit as it was busy but that was fine. The children played in the garden and we enjoyed sitting in the sun. All the staff were very friendly.

Easily one of the best pubs in the area. Great food and atmosphere. The kids will love the play area. Check out their specials. Phenomenal!

A lovely pub tucked away but worth the drive! We booked a table for 9 for my partners birthday and everyone had a wonderful evening. Food was reasonably priced and praised by all with good portion sizes. Service was a little slow but on the whole good for a table of 9 as the food did all eventually arrive at the same time. Now we've discovered this lovely pub we'll definitely be back!

What a fantastic place and a great food perfect place for families!

Sunday lunch with family. Half of our group arrived late after venue confusion but no fuss was made and we were welcomed and not made to feel rushed. Incredibly helpful and friendly staff and nothing was a hassle. The food was fabulous and our order was dealt with perfectly with everything that we asked for arriving at the table. Our first visit for several years and now back at the top of our list.

Had sundy lunch one of the best I have had.

Sat beside the old Sharpness to Stroud canal and situated on a country lane This is must if you are visiting the area, either on foot driving or riding Lovely place to visit all year round Great food and really friendly staff The ship encompasses all that a country pub should.

Nice place, was there couple of years ago beer wasn't good, in the area thought we would try it again beer still not good probably won't bother again xx

Nice food. Nice service Nice place

Had Sunday lunch here after a walk. The food was very good, can’t fault it. I do feel that there are a few too many tables but they were doing a roaring trade. The staff were lovely too.

Came here for a family Sunday lunch. Although the pub is tucked away, it is very popular. There is a reasonably sized car park but it filled up quickly, so try to get an early table if possible (when we left, people were double parked). Staff were friendly and welcoming, food came quickly. There is also a play area for kids and outdoor seating for when the weather warms up. Recommended.

Good food, great service and good value.

We visit regularly. It's one of the best pubs in the area

This is our “local” pub and we come here regularly. We have never had a bad meal or experience here. We come as a couple, or with friends and also have held birthday parties and a Christmas meal here. Meg and her team are a credit to their family who own the Ship. They always work hard, the food is excellent and service outstanding. The menu is wide and varied, the only issue is deciding what to have! Keep up the good work folks, you will always get 5 stars from us! Best wishes Rich & Emma

Meg and team are so welcoming. This is a proper village pub that they work so hard in. We booked in for Friday night and had another great time. Food and drink were plentiful and well priced. Back soon

Always a warm welcome with an excellent atmosphere

Big Thankyou to the staff at The ship. They provided a fantastic buffet for my mothers funeral . Not just your run of the mill buffet .. everything was delicious and beautifully presented . We really can’t Thankyou enough for making would could have been a difficult day run smoothly .

Great food. Friendly and attentive staff. Had to wait quite a while but it was worth waiting for. Will definitely visit again.

Went for our Christmas Family meal. What a fantastic place The Ship is. From first stepping into the bar til leaving everything was perfect. Food, surroundings, staff and atmosphere top class. We will see you soon. Happy Christmas.

Friendly staff, good food and service. Although I have to say as a disabled person that there are a lot of level changes and a big step down to the toilets.

Favorite food in stroud, very friendly staff, happy days👍😃 Amazing Sunday roast as well, recommended

We have eaten here a couple of times. Large portions of tasty food. Friendly staff

Camped nearby so popped in after a long walk, very friendly staff, big choice of drinks, Inc non alcoholic choices too. Food amazing. Thank u, will b bk.

Great meal, but the food service was slow. It was very busy the night we booked...

Delicious food and helpful staff.

A lovely pub with a handy room which was well equipped and quiet.

Lovely food, not over priced. Friendly staff

Excellent location. The food was a bit slow to arrive but worth the wait. Hot and tasty. Say hello to the little Guinea Fowl who resides nearby.

Excellent place for food and drink. Definitely the best in the area.

Had mealwith mum n dad prior to my sons wedding at Milton end barn So wished you done food for wedding .with I bet cost load and was 2nd class

Great location, lots for the kids, very friendly service and outstanding food. The only problem we had was a long wait for food.

One of favourite places for food . Friendly welcoming place

Great lunch in quiet rural setting. Generous portions, selection of beers, dog friendly. Would definitely go again

Thoroughly happy with being allowed to check in early and proximity to wedding venue. Comfy room and fully equipped except microwave would have more useful than oven!

Noisy with too many dogs in the restaurant.

A canalside pub with good food,beer and service.

Perfect riverside country pub, play area for kids, very friendly family run pub, we only stopped off on our way back and luckily they were hosting a festival with great live music. I will be telling everyone about how great this spot is

Very friendly and helpful. Great menu , and allowed campervan stop overs

Stayed in carpark, in our Motorhome, had a lovely meal..Great menu, and hospitality.

Average meal, at a slightly more expensive price.

The prawn baguette was excellent. Really big prawns and juicy!. The brie, bcon and cranberry baguette my other half had was also very nice. Good beer. Freindly staff, Nice sunny day. Whats not to like ?

Had a brilliant evening at the ship inn. Spoke to them the day before, booked a table and a spot for our campervan. Fantastic welcome, great atmosphere and an amazing country pub. Food was outstanding and we don't say that lightly! Nothing was too much trouble, everyone was super friendly and I even got to take a glass of wine to the van with me. Look forward to a repeat visit!! Thank you team 💕

Delicious food with good portion sizes. The playground was probably below average, with a few areas in need of repairing, and the recycled/shredded plastics as soft flooring wasn’t great-which my toddler tried to eat.

Booked table in advance for Friday evening, at 7.30 pm were told the main dauphinoir potatoes the main accompliment with th belly pork had run out so the substitute was chips? Or mash?. Had to wait 45mins between starter and mains. Pretty poor when your restaurant was full,

sat outside,pub great,just by the river/canal.look, meals are approx £14.00,same most places but plates are big and we went away feeling full and having value for money,rare these days,staff lovely and pub lovely inside.

Fantastic pub. Sunday roast and treacle tart were specular.

Good pub, along side the disused Arm of the Stroud water Canal. Very good food at a reasonable price. excellent friendly staff. We live on a narrow boat not far away ( this section alongside the pub is not navigable ) and has not been for a hundred years. The Car park is spacious and good, With outside tables and covered drinking/dining area. Pub inside is well appointed, and clean and well decorated. We use it quite a bit in summer and enjoy the surroundings. and the cheeky Guinea fowl who is a character all on his own.

Lovely family run pub in a gorgeous location by the canal with a beautiful awning for windy wet days and a decking for sunny ones too. The garden has a lovely little park for families and is grassy ideal for some of the music afternoon/nights we've spent here enjoying local singers and talent. Food is really lovely and the family can't do enough to please their customers, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming and a fabulous pub for locals which we'll be back to again and again. Thanks so much! Great for a walk or a cycle ride too in a gorgeous location for the Severn Bore as well. Now they have a few rooms to let too. Well done to the Dangerfields for making a real success of a local pub!

Incredible service, amazing food, and a family-friendly atmosphere. The Sunday roast lunch and pudding is a bomb. Always love coming back here with friends xx

Excellent food good friendly service but on the evening we went it was very noisy and very difficult to have a conversation. Spoiled the evening.

Very friendly, wonderful food and a comfortable well equipped room with the most amazing springy mattresses! Will use again for sure if in the part of the world. Thanks to everyone there xxx

Before the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal was built for ships, sailing trows plied the dangerous tidal bends of the River Severn with every imaginable kind of cargo. Framilode is where they first came inland along the Stroudwater Navigation in the 1770s, changing Gloucestershire forever as the Industrial Revolution began. Ten years later, the Thames & Severn Canal finished the connection across the top of the Cotswolds to London, making this sleepy village the first stop on the fastest route from Bristol and the Midlands to the capital. That's how the Ship Inn got its name, and it's wonderful to see the history still so evident here. For 150 years, this waterway is how Stroud and Cirencester got their coal from the free miners of the Forest of Dean. This bypassed section of canal is now known as the Old Stroudwater, and won't be restored for boats to visit, but it's lovingly maintained as a beautiful nature reserve with clear water, reeds and many happy birds. The garden outside is a lovely place to sit and remember the crews of the Severn Trows that used to moor here for a pint. They're also dog-friendly, which is always lovely. Friendly staff and locals here.

Lovely pub since my last visit (many years ago). It has been refurbished, beautifully done, and had a change of ownership. They are really helpful and give the place a great atmosphere. Although we did not have a meal there, the plates that we saw going out were of lovely generous proportions.

We got three takeaway pizzas which have been great in the past. Very disappointing. I had veggie supreme which was not supreme. Virtually no veg on it. Just a splash of tiny chopped peppers and a bit of sweetcorn. All cheese and tomato paste but very little else. Husband had ham and mushroom. Very little ham or mushroom. Filled the gap but that it. Very disappointing as we love this pub but won’t be getting takeaway pizza anytime soon.

Was recently here for my partner’s birthday. We loved it , kids loved it , food was awesome specially the platter ! Will come again!

Great room, very clean and tidy. Comfy bed, good shower and even had a little cooker and kitchen sink. Wifi hard to get, but there is a bit. We got in with a key lock outside the front door to the room, which you enter directly. They were very friendly and accommodating (Early check in, etc) and there is a lovely pub, overlooking the canal, attached to rooms.

Not easy to find, but really worth the effort. Set on the banks of river, quiet. Large play area for children, good menu. Staff really friendly.

Visited last night for a birthday meal and can say the welcome and atmosphere was great! Made to feel valued from arrival till leaving, it’s a family run pub and that shows with the love and care given to all, so friendly especially nice that they take time to talk to everyone The food was delicious and all my allergies were catered for without any issues. My son phoned with a special birthday request ‘could they make a gluten free vegan dessert, if possible’ and honestly the chefs excelled with a zillionaire chocolate torte and candle .. this should definitely be added to the menu .. it was delicious! Compliments to the chef and everyone working there for making my 60th birthday meal an evening we will talk about for years! If you are passing or moored at Saul junction.. it’s a lovely 15 min flat walk from canal to pub and well worth it! Highly recommended Thanks again, we will be back!

Great food and excellent service. We were really impressed by both the quality of our food and the excellent service. Would happily recommend for casual dining.

Checked reviews and thought it looked OK. Booked and ordered food. 1 and a half hours later, still no food and no explanation from Staff. When food arrived, it was cold. 8 customers, including us, left without food or paying.

Food lovely - we had a feta salad ( delicious and would have again ) and chicken/stilton Waldorf salad, still nice but would be better without rind left on stilton (no idea why this would be case by any chefs?!) and improved if chicken could be served warmed maybe as preference? Great setting but wooden tables/benches deffo need an upgrade in front garden area - many falling to pieces and potentially liability if someone sat on some of them and fell through etc

Great surroundings, fab atmosphere and really nicely decorated internally. Good local ales, good wine choice and fabulous food. Will definitely visit again.

I'm told there's a new team at The Ship and they seem to be making a difference. Smartened interior, short but good and varied menu, very friendly staff. We were here for Sunday lunch, only one had the standard roast, the others choosing from the rest of the menu. Everyone was impressed (well, the roast beef could have been more tender but everything else was great). A very positive recommendation and we'll be back.

Booked in advance to confirm now open Tuesdays (current website is .uk, not .com). Very welcoming, spotlessly clean and new decoration, quality furnishings etc. Lovely setting alongside cleared section of Stroudwater Canal and only short walk fro River Severn (Severn Way etc). We were moored a short walk away at Saul Junction, meeting friends who had driven some way, from Chippenham Good beers & ciders, but whilst some menu items seemed standard pub grub, the presentation, quality and taste was stunning, per pictures below. Then whilst rather full looked at desserts and again stunning. Quality restaurant standard, indeed better than many we have been to and lovely environment

We booked a table for six having read that the pub had recently reopened with new owners. Nice to see on our arrival that bottles of tap water awaited our arrival.The menu is fairly small but plenty of variety for all tastes. Great service from friendly staff and lovely food. Very impressed with the whole evening, good food, nice beer choices and friendly staff. Looking forward to a return visit.

This is our second visit , both times for food first time wasn’t great but thought we would give it another try.....we went for lunch on Easter Monday, sat outside it wasn’t very busy...ordered chilli and nachos and onion rings. My son had gammon and my daughter tuna and sweet corn baguette. Very disappointed the chilli did not taste of chilli infact it had no taste at all and there were no salsa and guacamole as stated on menu. The onion rings were very thinly sliced but not cooked fully (last time they were chunky and nice) my sons gammon very bland and fatty and my daughters baguette contained mostly sweetcorn. No one checked if we were happy so therefore didn’t mention while we were there. Sorry to say won’t be going again.

Thought we would give it a go!! Wish we hadn't !! Not busy but still had to wait for our food to come out, fish and chips over cooked, scampi under cooked!!!! Management finding the time to talk to they friends and not paying customers!!!!! Will not be returning.

Not being local to the area, it did take some time and effort to make the trek here - but it was a pleasant walk and very much worth it. I opted for the halloumi and beetroot burger as there weren't many other veggie options on the menu which sparked my interest, however it wasn't to my liking. In a time when there are so many truly delicious veggie burgers sold in supermarkets, I do expect a bit more from a veggie option than veg and cheese. The staff were friendly and, regardless of the room for improvement, I would come again; although it would likely be for pints and not food.

Went for a walk with the dogs 🐶and decided to come in for dinner, had no idea it had been taken over- never been to the “old” place before, staff were great and so was the food- good luck with everything!

The Ship Inn has been closed for a while, it used to be dreadful.