The Ship Inn in North Norfolk

My good friends and I celebrated my birthday here. We had a meal, and the food came quickly as everyone had pre-booked apart from me. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The staff were attentive and helpful.

You won't be disappointed- great service, lovely rooms and outstanding fish and chips.

The roast dinner was excellent. Beef was very tasty. Quick and friendly service.

Friendly staff, warm welcome Fabulous pie &mash

Hey had a great birthday here and cannot complain with any aspect of the restaurant. The staff were so friendly and hard working - it’s dog friendly too so it worth a visit for sure!! I had the ribs and my wife had the scampi - both were delicious.

We booked a last minute overnight stay here as a trial one with our two dogs for a little early birthday treat. Well we were not disappointed. A brilliant location right next to the beach access. We had Sunday dinner on arrival and the food was delicious and plentiful. We had a king size room and were really pleased with the vast size of the room which also had a large bathroom. The room came with great wardrobe space plus plenty of additional storage at the bedside. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits are all complimentary in the room as well as bottled water. The staff were all super friendly and helpful and great with our dogs. We will definitely be returning.

We booked in for one night over a weekend, check in was very smooth and welcoming. Really nice comfortable room with sea view (room 1) Even the dull weather in January didn’t ruin the view. Really nice pub downstairs with good ale selection, we ate in the restaurant on Sunday and had the roast dinner. Food was really good and a very good sized portion, very good value for money.

Meeting friend who lived in the village so visited on recommendation. Very friendly staff with great setting and charm. Service was efficient and good. Food was timely and very tasty. Very nice

Having found the ship inn on Expedia and booking it - we felt we were punished for this from the moment we checked in to the moment we checked out ! Our room was very small and above the kitchen extractor and the outside fish and chip shop - I asked to move but was told we couldn’t as we booked via Expedia and should have booked direct! Although other rooms were vacant as the keys were in the doors all the time we were there we were told it was as we didn’t book direct we couldn’t move rooms Breakfast would have been £17.50 pp per day as we booked via Expedia. …. And were again told we should have booked direct as it’s included then - but it’s £70 on top if you book via Expedia - so we walked up to the beach cafe The bathroom flooded each day and I had to mop the floor as the shower tray was so small it overflowed - the team knew this was a problem Advertised you can pay by Amex…. But you can’t as the commission is too much so they stopped accepting it The staff serving breakfast and the resident manager were very pleasant - the staff on check in and check out were a bit abrasive and very anti Expedia. On check out when I said I felt we had been penalised for booking via Expedia - I was simply told I should have booked direct! If a business doesn’t want to pay commission to Expedia they should not advertise on the website - and they should certainly not punish the customers - it is not the customers fault Certainly not value for money for the room and experience we were afforded

Book 2 nights stay at the Ship booking via Expedia … the room was far too small for a couple (no space for a small case.. shower tray was leaking Due to slow drainage could not move in the shower cubicle the tap and shelving taking all space required to move arms & legs… ask to change room few available on sea side … was told that it was not possible since we were booked via Expedia and we should have book direct ( the room 8 was right above the kitchen extractor (very noisy adding grease smell and Vapor of the frier from the fish & chips below …. Breakfast advertised included ( not taken) because we were booked via Expedia therefore charge at £17.50 per person … although advertised Amex they refused Amex payment complaining of the com cost@ 5% … all communication and request was referred to Expedia fault … yet again we should have booked direct …. What a poor professional attitude … next visit to Mundesley we will book with the hotel down the road 🙁

The normal excellent food and service was simply missing tonight, enough to take this off our list fir the future. We visit here around 8 times a year. Tonight we booked a Christmas meal. Soup was lovely. Pate arrived as two large slices with no relish or chutney but only 3 very small pieces of toasted fresh bread - a request for more bread resulted in 2 cold white slices of store bread. Main meal arrived- one had 1 slice of gammon and 2 slices of turkey, the other 4 slices of turkey - all were very. Veru dry. Covered in a largely amount of congealed gravy. With frozen roast potatoes which were not hot, just warm. Vegetables of Brussels, carrots, broccoli and red cabbage along with pigs in blankets were all OK. No parsnips. We sent them both back. Two desserts - Christmas pudding which was lovely and a cheesecake which though huge, wasn't a cheesecake. Two meals with 2 Guinness cost us £60, after a ruffled waitress "comp'd" the drinks.

Beautiful hotel on the seafront quirky rooms but very comfortable, definitely would recommend.

We spent a lovely 3 nights at Ship Inn. Room was lovely with really comfy bed. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Really peaceful location in winter - would be too busy for us in summer.

Stayed for a long weekend with my wife,as i have family in mundesley we were looking for a place to stay near by, we chose the ship inn was a exelent choice we were not disapointed,the room we stayed in was clean and of a good standard,the staff were helpfull and pleasant,the food was lovely,we shall be returning again and will stay at the ship

Stayed for a long weekend staff very friendly and the food was lovely, great views from room we stayed in and very clean would recommend .will be returning in the near future .

Well we never made it, was going to book a few days away but wanted to take our dog so emailed to find out any charges, what’s the charge for a dog, £20 was the abrupt response. I responded asking if this was for the while stay or per night (thinking it would be per stay to cover extra cleaning). Again a very abrupt response “per night”. Which is an absolute rip off. The customer service (responses) need working on a bit as they are not very friendly and very irritating.

Went for lunch, and to escape from the weather. Good vibrant atmosphere, perfect when it's horrid outside. Friendly service. Well kept Wherry. We had crab salad with new potatoes from the specials menu, and it was very good.

Very friendly service, tasty, well priced food and plenty of space.

Went there for a meal. Lovely atmosphere and good food

The Ship Inn is absolutely ideal for a few days away with the long beach for great dog walks, really good comfortable rooms, great bar and restaurant and, above all, excellent friendly service.

Great fish and chips and a very good pint of Nelson. Would highly recommend and they are super dog friendly too

Just returned from a short stay and I can't praise the staff enough for looking after my elderly father and I. We were made to feel right at home, which we greatly appreciated. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, cleaned and serviced daily. The tea, coffee, biscuits, and bottled mineral water was topped up everyday. Breakfast was plentiful and set us up for the whole day. We ate every evening in the restaurant and the food was tasty and well presented. On my father's birthday they even wrote a 'happy birthday ' message on his desert plate, which he was very chuffed about! Enjoyed my stay soon much that I'm going to return again early next year !!

Having been to The Ship Inn a few times over the years when visiting Mundesley, we booked a table a couple of weeks ago for Sunday lunch (Mother in laws 94th Birthday), our reservation time was changed to accommodate numbers. Upon arrival, we were shown to a table in the same room as a large loud party. Due to hard of hearing, this was unacceptable and we requested another table in the alternative restaurant room overlooking the garden. We were advised that these were all booked (not sure how) but the staff would not let us sit at any of the empty tables. The only alternative was into the bar area. The food was ordered, but alas it was some time before it arrived, having had to chase it (45 minutes). Observations to note; service appears to have deteriorated, portion size has reduced, and the beef lunch was gristly. A shame - quality has obviously gone down in recent times, as confirmed by other reports.

Made to feel very welcome. Lovely staff and lovely food. Hubby had the small fish and chips and it was very generous. I had tuna baguette and salad...very good. Wonderful welcome extended to our dog also.

A wonderful dog friendly pub with a great garden overlooking the sea with a play area. Lovely food and rooms, would really recommend!

Had a perfect two night stay celebrating my wife's 30th Birthday, from 24/10-26/10. "Dog friendly" is a poor description for what is quite frankly a "Dog first" hotel and restaurant! The whole place was accepting of dogs and it was just brill to relax somewhere with our furry friend. The staff were impeccable and so very helpful with getting birthday banners to make the celebrations for my wife extra special. The food was incredible, and the service was prompt. A lovely breakfast each morning set us up for the day and the doggy sausage and doggy goody bag in the room was just a great touch. Have recommended it to so many already, really wonderful stay!!

I had the pleasure staying with you for one night this week with my two Labs. I just want to reach out to say how fantastic the experience was. We were lucky enough to be put in Room 6, I'm not sure I booked this!, but I was blown away with the room, the décor, the view, the dog goody bag, the bathroom, everything. I ate in the restaurant downstairs and the ribs were amazing. Breakfast too was also great, perfectly cooked. All the staff I dealt with were lovely. We loved our stay and I hope to be back very soon. Thank you for an amazing stay.

Lovely dog friendly pub with delicious food. Although very busy, food served quickly with a friendly smile .

One of the nicest pub meals we've had in a long time. Food was delicious and the staff were so friendly. Reasonably priced too. Will be back again soon.

We stayed a couple of nights with a midweek offer they had, Sunday - Tuesday, starting off with an excellent Sunday roast. The staff are really lovely and friendly and the room we had was one of their 'cosy' rooms, very clean and comfortable. We were above the kitchens and near the extractor fan which was a bit noisy, but would switch off at 9:30pm. Overall though we had a very comfortable stay and the food here is excellent with a nice choice of beers. The location is excellent for touring around this beautiful part of Norfolk.

Really nice lunch, a variety of choices available 👌

We called in by chance after a day of walking. The food was lovely, well cooked, hot and tasty The front of house staff were very welcoming, efficient and attentive Well worth a visit if you are in the area but book first as it's a busy place

We dined here for our last night stay around the Norfolk coast. The food was a very big let down. It tasted cheap and from a frozen Iceland packet but with high pub prices! We were sorely disappointed and felt overcharged for something we wouldn’t even feed our dog. Good atmosphere but severely let down by the poor quality food. Avoid if you are hungry.

Big thank you Nick for a lovely meal and great service from Harry and the team on Saturday night.Derek and Deb.👍

This is a review of the chippy, not the hotel itself. Highly recommended for vegan travellers. Multiple options - fish, sausages, and a meat substitute available in different portion sizes. Really enjoyed it and I've not seen this elsewhere so a bit unique.

Awful - service was bad - food was OK - apart from I ordered Large Scampi & Chips - 7 pieces of Scampi does not mean large in my eyes and it seemed like I had got the 'last of the chips' as all I had was a pile of 'bits of chips' all the crunchy small bits. When I pointed this out to the waitress, all I got was, the fryers are closed now so nothing I can do ! At the end of the meal, we asked for coffee - at approx 8.10pm to be told - sorry we wash and shut down the coffee machine at 8.00 so you cant have coffee - we were not notified of this beforehand so we could have ordered coffee beforehand so we didn't end up having any dessert or coffees as we were disgusted by the attitude. We then waited 20 mins to get someone to come take our payment. I approached the manager and said that we didn't have the best experience, all he said was 'thanks for your feedback' !!! No apology and no reaction - so that's the last time I will visit - and its a local for us, but not now - I will never use this establishment again - or recommend it to anyone who visits.

We wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to your staff for making my mum's 80th birthday meal such a lovely and relaxed occasion. The food was truly outstanding! I especially want to acknowledge Hannah, who served our party with kindness and professionalism. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect for us. The warm and inviting atmosphere made the day truly memorable for our family. We appreciate all the effort your team put into making this celebration special. Thank you again for an unforgettable experience!

After reading some of the previous reviews we were a little sceptical about visiting, but after visiting and having a great time with our dogs, all I can think is some people will never be satisfied! Our room was excellent with a lovely welcome pack for our dogs, evening meal was exceptional and reasonably priced. Breakfast was to die for. All the staff were particularly pleasant and helpful and the whole place was very dog friendly. It is ideally situated right on the beach. We will definitely be coming back.

Lovely hospitality, great food and the added bonus of seeing a beautiful sunrise from our room.

I have to start by saying this was the best cauliflower cheese I have ever eaten. The beef roast dinner was superb. But..... the fist point of contact in the restaurant can only be described as a staff canteen and rest room. I spent my whole meal feeling I was in a staff area. And to say who I can only think was the senior female elder blonde manager sitting vaping whilst talking to other staff probably explained the attitude of why this is happening. Would I go back for the food YES. Will I go back No.

Lovely friendly staff great food

Good food, good prices, dog friendly, a location to enjoy, what more could you want?

Really nice fish & chips!! Well organised was given a buzzer when food was freshly cooked and ready! Highly recommend!!

Ate an evening meal here with friends. Not great! Pie pastry was hard to eat, think it had sat under the heat lamp. Gravy was congealed, mushy peas pale and tasteless. Friend had to send her rock and chips back as it was very overcooked and she couldn't eat it. We looked around and other tables had food that looked overcooked also.

Very friendly staff fabulous sea views

Food good, beer good, service good, what more would you want.

A lovely building in a great location overlooking the sea, with lots of outdoor seating. Extremely dog friendly too. We didn't try the food on this occasion but the menu looked enticing. One down side though (albeit a very important one), most of the members of staff were surly and unwelcoming. This was a real shame but I suppose this is down to management who should lead by example! It is a shame as this is the only pub in the village.

My wife and I have been coming to the Ship Inn Mundesley and have always had good, well prepared food. Today however was the exception. My wife had gluten free haddock which was very nice. I opted for the plaice which was mainly hard overcooked batter with a wafer thin small piece of fish inside. Both our portion of chips were very tired, tough and virtually inedible. We had each ordered peas which didn’t come until we asked for them, my garden peas were not cooked. Everyone else in the restaurant were served with plates however ours were in cardboard takeaway boxes. Not good, will probably look elsewhere in future.

Very good pub garden. Great views overlooking the sea. Dog friendly and simple but good food

Food was lovely and staff very friendly and courteous

We stopped several times at this place during our stay for drinks, friendly bar staff. I had the fish and chips which I enjoyed, followed by a chocolate dessert. Lovely beer garden overlooking the sea.

Group of 18 'seniors' from a walking group celebrated a members 80th birthday with a meal at the Ship Inn. Service and meals were excellent.

Called for a drink this afternoon after a coastal path walk. Lovely, large beer garden overlooking the sea. Clean toilets at the time. They have a fish and chip stall joined on (part of the pub). A bit on the pricey side but then all pubs seem to be due to the location, you're paying for the view.

Lovely service and lovely location loved it 👍🇮🇪

Had a lovely Lunch today, superb food,good service, dog friendly, would recommend

Good basic pub grub menu .Situated right on the coast with good views out to sea. Dogs welcome in the bar.

The Ship Inn, located in the charming coastal village of Mundesley, Norfolk, is a quintessential English pub with a rich history and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Situated just a stone's throw from the sea, the pub offers breathtaking views of the North Sea, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors. The building itself dates back several centuries, boasting traditional architecture with a cozy interior featuring wooden beams, a roaring fireplace, and nautical-themed décor that pays homage to the village's maritime heritage. The Ship Inn is well-known for its hearty, traditional British fare, with a menu that includes pub classics like fish and chips, pies, and locally sourced seafood, often featuring the catch of the day. The pub also offers a selection of real ales, fine wines, and local ciders, ensuring there’s something to suit every palate. In addition to its food and drink offerings, The Ship Inn hosts regular events, including live music nights, quiz evenings, and seasonal celebrations, making it a lively hub for the Mundesley community. Its combination of history, location, and hospitality makes The Ship Inn a beloved destination for anyone visiting the picturesque Norfolk coast.

We had the most amazing Sunday roast and the staff were lovely too.

had a beer garden on the sea front, but it did need some T.L.C

Had lost their Chef suddenly. Perhaps not the best time to go.

Didn’t stay so unable to comment or rate the rooms. Our visit was for an evening meal and drinks only. I have been coming to the ship for years with family and had booked a table a few weeks ago for evening dinner on Saturday with my husband and two dogs. The food itself was very yummy. Description of the fish and chips a little misleading as it reads as though you have curry sauce included and then the option to have either mushy peas or garden peas. FYI: This is incorrect and they will now charge you more if you want sauce AND peas. despite not doing this in the past. Waiting staff all very friendly and sweet to our dogs, when they were able, however the problem was the location of our table and attention to give in general. Even though I had booked a long time in advance , the restaurant was fully booked and busy when we went and we ended up being seated on the end of what felt like someone else’s table! It was a small 2 seater table that had been split from the 4 seater next to it. This meant that our entire dinner experience was shared with strangers (very kind nice people may I add but not very intimate given we could all hear each other conversations!!). Additionally as the table had been pulled out it meant that we were sitting in the main entrance walkway so constantly has people standing over and around us waiting to be seated or waiting for their table to be clear and ready. Ordinarily this wouldn’t have been the best experience but it really wasn’t fair on our dogs as we spent the whole meal trying to stop them from being stood on and move them out of the way of others. There really wasn’t any space for them as when we put them on other side of our chairs, they were then under the people’s table and legs next to us as we were all squished in so close. The food was good but service lacking. Restaurant fully booked so we couldn’t move and it felt like we were an afterthought/walk in and unexpected guests, instead of planned in advance guests with plenty of notice given as I had done. We were also only offered drinks once and had to ask for more at the end of our meal as we were left without. This really sadly put a downer on our experience and we probably won’t return to sit inside the restaurant again.

Nice pub on the sea front Just had a drink here but the food did look good, with a fish and chip shop on the road side which was really good Recommend the curry sauce

Amazing place with great service and location to match

Dreadful, very loud bass"y 'music' completely ruined the usually quiet beach experience at Mundesley this afternoon. How is this allowed!

This pub is, in my humble opinion surviving on the location. Certainly not based on staff service or attitude towards people spending their hard earned cash. I was served by a very rude and arrogant man, then card payment taken by an equally rude woman. We will not be returning to this pub despite the beautiful location.

Easily the worst managed pub I've ever been in. Queuing system is a joke - made to wait for 20mins for a beer when it's not even busy. Eventually got served a flat pint which, when challenged, the staff were incredibly rude and unprofessional about. I fear this place is being run into the ground.

Booked a table in the restaurant on Tuesday for the following Thursday teatime, 5:45 pm (as booking in advance was essential). Nice location, pleasant seating indoors, and friendly staff on arrival. We ordered drinks and starters which came in a timely fashion. Food and drinks were really good and we were looking forward to our mains; these never materialised when we decided to call it a day and cut our losses at 7:20 pm! By the time we paid and left at 7:30 pm the mains still hadn't turned up. After growing impatient I asked a waitress if she could chase up our main course and she said she would, and would be back, we never saw her again. I asked a second waitress who came back and said that they were plating up, we waited 10 minutes and then decided to leave. In the meantime no apologies were offered, they didn't even ask if we would like any more drinks! What was happening was the Ship Inn were doing covers everywhere, not just the restaurant. They were taking orders from the bar and outside. You could tell the staff were run off their feet and god only knows what it must have been like working in the kitchen. This is an easy fix, if you're running a restaurant, run a restaurant! I can appreciate that during the summer holiday establishments have to make hay while the sun shines, but if you have to book in advance to get a seat in the restaurant, you do anticipate that you'd be preferentially served. It made me feel like the proprietors just saw customers as cash machines on the night. I'll not be recommending the experience.

We have gone here every year for the last 5 years for our Sunday roast we always really enjoy it and book before we leave Essex , just before going today I read reviews and thought we were going to be very disappointed, how wrong were we , our roast beef was delicious and our deserts amazing , staff were all great , attentive and helpful, I mentioned I’d read reviews they explained they had a chef walk out recently on shift which had caused bedlam !!!! They have now employed a new chef and things are running smoothly again. So please don’t be put off by reviews try it I’m sure like us you will come out full and happy

Have just arrived in Norfolk today and after settling in our caravan we decided to find a nice place to eat. So Google found the Ship Inn on arrival the parking area was so small not suitable for cars whatsoever, then came the farce of ordering our food, the “waitress” at the till had an appalling attitude, saying “order now and your starters come at the same time as the mains, just so you’re aware” and when I asked why, was told due to how busy they are!! Really! I have never in my life of restaurant dining heard of starters and mains arriving at the same time? Then was told I had to walk around the corner to order drinks at a separate bar that had 12 people waiting to be served by one bar woman! Talk about disorganised. When the food arrived (mains first by the way) starters followed 10 mins later, the fish dishes I ordered were tasteless and the calamari was lukewarm. So we ate our food and left immediately. I spent way over £60 here for a terrible experience. This place has an idyllic setting, ruined by complete disorganisation and rude staff. So our first dining impression of our first visit to Norfolk was terrible. Won’t return to this pub again!

We visited this pub after a high recommendation from good friends due to location & attached take away chippy, very unusual! The staff are really friendly, delightful Woodfordes beers, & we chose to eat in the pub & were well pleased with both starters (Southern fried chicken strips with a delicious sauce) & our main course fish & chips with peas, very tasty. There is some terrific views from the outdoor areas both the large garden & the sea & beach view outdoor little cabins. This is one amazing pub all round (& we didn't experience the sea view restaurant!) give it a try soon, you'll not regret it one iota 🍺🍸🍷👌👌

Excellent service , beautiful room. Byvthe sea . Value for money . Fell asleep to the sound of the waves , perfect .

Had a few drinks the other night, quite a good welcome by the staff, olde world type of pub.

Lovely stay at this delightful friendly seaview pub… superb food and perfect location

Whilst staying local for a few days break we used The Ship for a take out and dinner. Both experiences were pleasing and to be recommended.

Had a lovely lunch down at the ship, food was great, and the staff were lovely

Had a meal in the bar. Really good food and service.

Awesome fish and chips. But a choice of which unusual or common fish , obviously with great drinks

A really lovely spot for a break, the food, staff and rooms are excellent.

Sadly, not just one thing went wrong, but a long list and all down to service. Staff as nice as they were, clearly didn't know the menu, didn't communicate bwell, should have taken notes of the orders and were slow to get the order out together. Good stuff: it was a nice restaurant, good atmosphere and food was really good. Could be a winner and maybe this was just a bad day.

Quick drink while we waited for takeaway fish n chips served on site. Beer great. Fish n chips amazing 👏

My food was warmed up in microwave and was rubbish

Awesome lunch. Really nice staff. Good value. Can't ask for more.

Good service wonderful staff dogs welcome the food was brilliant

Great food and wow what a view ,to sit in a pub garden and look out to sea, awesome

Great seafront gastro pub, excellent service, food of a high standard at very reasonable prices, fantastic sea views, and beach nearby for a post dinner walk.

Got told off for going in the pub front door which is apparently, exit only, for god knows what reason. Had chips outside, which were nice, but were a good 20 mins wait. Im not sure I was very welcome. 😬

Great location on the cliffs with large garden and car park with views out to sea and of the beach

The food at the chip shop was revolting !! Over priced for frozen chips !!! No excuse as the village offers the best meat and veg available!! Do not use!!

Great pub with fantastic sea views

We had stopped in for a drink, then decided to get some fish and chips, I ordered the food it took forever to get to the table, I think they had forgot.

Good fish and chips, very busy so be prepared to wait. Good buzzer system so you don't have to wait by the counter!!

Lovely site for sea views and quaint shipping keepsakes inside the bar ...nice snug for romantic couples

We went to the restaurant (didn't stay in the hotel). The food was beautiful and the service, outstanding! Dog friendly so we could take our mastiff and he was treated do well. Doggy sausage for dinner, a fresh bowl of water and treats for being a good lad. I highly recommend whether you have a dog or not. It was lovely to look out across the pub garden to the sea views. Lots of parking too. 10 out of 10 and thank you xxx

Only used the bar,good selection of beers and wine. Reasonably priced and a great location. Gets mega busy in holiday season.

Our visit to have lunch was a delightful experience overall. The location is charming, and we were promptly seated by the window upon arrival. The waitress kindly brought us chilled bottle of tap water, which was a thoughtful gesture. We all opted for baguettes, and they were scrumptious with generous fillings. Each baguette was accompanied by crisps, coleslaw, and salad. However, the salads were a bit inconsistent; one lacked cucumber and the other lacked tomatoes, but we managed by sharing around. The only downside was the extra chips we ordered. They were not very fresh - they were lukewarm and slightly tough. At £4 per portion, they were overpriced for the quality. Nevertheless, the service was good, and we enjoyed our time at The Ship Inn. With a slight improvement in the chip quality, this would be a perfect spot for a meal in Mundesley.

8 x 50-60 somethings, 4 x dogs and a perfect Friday night stay at the Ship Inn, warm welcome for the humans and canines, nothing was too much bother, some of the best fish and chips I've every had and a perfect (I do mean perfect) full english breafast the morning after. The rooms were spacious, clean, well appointed and attractively decorated, very reasonable price for the room food and drinks and the dogs were welcome throughout the pub. BRILLIANT!!!!

Nice pub, cosy and good selection of drink choices.

Had a really nice meal here after a recommendation. Was not disappointed service and food was excellent.

Great place helpful staff. Quick service Nice tasting. Great beer. Gammon overcooked but so what it's a great place

Honestly best lunch I’ve had!! Really lovely staff and the food was banging! Would recommend the hunters chicken! Lovely view and good selection of food and drink