The Ship Inn in Bassetlaw

Great place to stay with the camper. Ford was great and hospitality was amazing. I would recommend this whether you are passing or want to stay for the night.

Renamed as SHT INN , we booked a night with our moterhome cost £25 for electricity Hook Up. This is the second time we have stayed, definitely the last. There's no water have to drive to other end of car park to fill tank. Same excuse that pipes are frozen. The big issue is the dog POOP It's everywhere and we could smell it . The landlady said it was a dog walker that comes round at night, and can't see to pick it up, she said she would come back later and move it. She didn't pick it up for hours.Shocked she made no effort to move it before we arrived, they new we were coming as I booked in advance. The next morning we were sat having breakfast when 3 little dogs came running up to POOP at the side of our moterhome, how lovely we thought but it wasn't dark so presumed she would pick it up, but no she looked at us and scurried back inside the pub. The dog walker was one of the daughters from the pub. So we were surrounded by sloppy dog POOP again. The landlady just lied to our face. Absolutely disgusting 🫣 i would advise all moterhome owners not to use this site. It wants closing down. HEALTH HAZARD. Watch where you tread.

Great service and even better food, the steak is top notch. Came with wife for valentine's lunch and had a good time.....

Not a great start, no orange juice, no pineapple, no Coca Cola, no teapots for tea. Only 2 other couples there but service was incredibly slow. I had steak and potato pie, meat inedible as so chewy and largest potatoes in the pie. I told staff meat too chewy as I’d left it. No apology, no refund. Won’t be wasting money there again.

After visiting in 2023 and Haveing a fantastic meal we returned to the area and thought we would go for a meal Just as good as last time! Beautiful Homemade Chips…. Staff where very welcoming to a big group of us and we can’t wait to visit again plenty of choice on the Menu and Lots of Delish Puddings to

Would recommend a Huge serving of very delish Food! The Homemade chunky chips were The best we have ever Had The Staff went above and beyond to show us there games to keep us all entertained and we really enjoyed our time there we will return in summer time as the play area and crazy golf look great for the kids We Hope To Be Back Soon! 5star plus *****

I visited The Ship for food, we ordered the fish 2 for £20. We were over charged when ordering the food and drinks to start with. However they did say they will refund back on to the card, which we are still yet to receive. We had nearly finished our drinks around an hour later and I had to ask how much longer will the food be. The lady then ran into the back and appeared 5 mins later with the food. We could see the chips looked well overdone but thought we will try them and see. All we could taste was a burnt flavour and waited around 10-15 min to find a member of staff to report it to. I asked the lady for replacement chips. She then walked off into the back with one of the plates of food, left the second on the bar. About 10 minutes later the lady reappeared carrying the plate, picked up the plate that had been sat on the bar and slammed the food back on the table. The lady then picked a chip off the plate and squashed it in front of my mothers face, then threw the chip back on the plate of food and said there is nothing wrong with them. That's how we serve them. I said you have touched the food so we couldn't even eat it anyway now. Then the landlord came over picked up a few chips of the other plate tapped them on the table and said there fine and threw it back on the plate. We asked for a refund as this was unacceptable. 2 other customers said they were burnt and got up and left without eating. The lady then proceeded to shout across the bar saying they are not Wetherspoons and that is how they cook their food.The lady continued shouting at us abusively, all we asked was for fresh edible chips. The landlord eventually said he will replace it with fresh chips which he then explained were microwaved and in a disposable packet when presented to us. They explained they pre cook the chips in the fryer then when ordered they microwave them refry them, microwave them and refry again. Which resulted in burned hard greasy chips. I will not recommend this establishment to visit. The most concerning was the lady's attitude and abusive nature to us as paying customers. To feel threatened while explaining our concern is not what you want when going out for a special meal with my mother. I would hope the lady has realised that when customer facing you should not shout abusive comments and touch customers food. This is a disgrace and we are feeling physically shaken by the horrific experience. We have had to throw the food away as it was not edible.

We had a very warm welcome at The Ship Inn for a midweek lunch. Pleasant staff, good menu with something for everyone including a decent vegetarian offering, very generous portions. We all enjoyed our selections ( particular thumbs up for the twice cooked chips). Staff did not rush us out allowing us time for a relaxing and long overdue catch up with friends.

The team at The Ship were amazing when we recently held my Grandpa's wake there. The food was delicious (especially the quiche and chicken - I wish my bag was bigger so I could have brought more leftovers home!) and the staff were so welcoming, thoughtful and respectful. They were polite and professional when needed and they went above and beyond to make our day as easy as possible, including going the extra mile to make sure we got to our train home ok. I only wish we could visit more often but unfortunately we might not be around Bawtry as much now, but will definitely pop in if and when we are nearby!

Decided on lunch at The Ship but were sorely disappointed, chose traditional fish and chips, nice chips but the fish was overcooked, batter tasteless, another in our group ordered the 6oz plain burger, it was completely overcooked. The pub itself needs an update, looking very tired, music was a little heavy and loud for lunch time. The play area could do with a safety gate as entry is directly into the carpark. Unfortunately, would not choose to eat here again

We called in on our way home from Yorkshire Wildlife Park and I’m so glad we did! Lovely pub with very friendly staff. We both decided on Lasagna and I have to say it was the best I’ve ever had. We will definitely return

Fantastic food and and fantastic staff. Made to feel welcome from start to finish. The food was lovely and great value. Drinks were good.

Super friendly staff, excellent service and owners, very welcoming, lovely food, children welcomed and nice children’s play area. Would highly recommend and will be visiting frequently

Due to the high rating of this place on Tripadvisor we decided (six of us) to meet up at The Ship. Never again. It wasn't good to say the least. My jacket otato arrived luke warm and the trout was hard. It was a Monday but that shouldn't be an excuse. It was appalling. I think the three that had fish & chips fared best but they weren't brilliant. I'm told it's packed on a Sunday but people's expectations must be very low. They need to up their game as there's lots of competition in Bawtry.

Wow! What a disappointment we had my son and family over from Australia and he wanted to do a typical Sunday carvery. Big mistake thinking we would have a lovely meal. Our shoes stuck to the carpet as we entered the front bar, had to queue as they didn’t have any staff to serve us. So waited patiently for someone to come and serve us. Table tops sticky and we were crammed in. Should have turned around at that point and left the pub. Queued again for food gammon not ready, didn’t fancy pork or beef. Vegetables soggy gravy luke warm. We all left most of our meals, not happy glad to leave. What a waste of money. Will not be recommending this pub.

Awesome Food - great place, great staff, great experience - FABULOUS PRICE for exceptional quality! Can highly recommend

Went in on Mother’s Day, the staff were very friendly, one of them was very talkative to us which was good got talking about football. It’s a nice friendly environment, the food was 10/10, lady on the carvery unit was so nice and talkative. It had a brilliant atmosphere, there was no trouble with the dessert. I would recommend this place to anyone who hasn’t been. I work in hospitality myself and they were fantastic. The staff were so quick at cleaning tables so there was no trouble there. I would come again to this establishment.

What can I say must have caught em on a off day.first had to wait for a pre booked table,even tho their was hardly anyone in.not a massive choice to be honest,so it was two child’s chicken nugget meals fish & chips lasagne;burger & chips chicken in garlic nothing special. Took 1hr & 10 mins to come.burger like one you buy from Aldi,lasagne watery,small fish not what you expect for £13.no apologie.for length of waiting time. Don’t think we will be rushing back,pity because it used to be v good place to eat

We called in Saturday 18th Feb ( 4 adults ) Barman was wonderful and efficient. 2 pies and 2 double cheeseburgers. Burgers were massive and fantastic with superb good old homemade chips. I don't usually do dessert but the chocolate orange cake caught my eye as it looked rich and moist and it was amazing. We all had the fantastic desserts despite having very little room left in our tums. Definitely worth calling in. We all agreed we'd be back.

Came for tea, both of us had pie & they were lovely. Followed by sticky toffee pudding! Naughty but nice! brilliant landlord, great food, very friendly will definitely be back soon

6 of us went, 6 different main courses including gammon, steak, mixed grill, pie - all delicious. The most amazing homemade chips which I’d drive miles for!

My wife and I visited The Ship Inn today with our little boy and baby. It has been a couple of years since we last came and it has changed ownership since then. I wasn't sure what to expect as I remember how the quality...

The Ship has been our regular go too Christmas celebration for some years now and the experience is always great. Last Friday was no exception. The menu has something for everyone and despite increased costs affecting hospitality venues, it is still great value for money....

Food, staff, service in fact everything was brilliant. Good quality food and good size portions. Well done Chris, Sue and the team.

This was our first visit to the ship inn and it won't be our last. We received a warm and friendly welcome at the small bar area where we ate. There looked to be another eating room but did not see it as they was...

Friendly fast and fresh Lovely prawn baguette proper home made chips. Good value £8 husband had cheese and onion ciabatta also lovely with home made chips. Had a side order of a blue cheese sauce which gorgeous Lovely Halloween decs Wishing the new owners all...

We chose this restaurant as we had family travelling from France and around the UK to scatter my brothers ashes on the river nearby. We chose this from previous reviews. The landlord knew of our reason for being there and was flexible in the timings....

I wanted to support a local business so we chose to come here for food on Thursday, rather than visit a chain restaurant. I had fish and chips, my daughter had lasagne. My fish and chips were poor; soggy oily fish with cheap oven chips....

Great food - home made. Great beer - free house. Staff friendly. We enjoyed it that much we came back for 2nd time in month.

This pub was recommended by a friend for its traditional pub grub. Took my elderly Dad for lunch today and received a warm welcome. My Dad had a small steak & ale pie with chips and peas which was a good portion. I had a...

Impromptu stop for lunch at this great pub. Traditional menu. Food was excellent. We had the Yorkshire ham which was delicious. Staff really friendly and efficient. Everything lovely and clean. Dog friendly - our doggie loved her specially cooked sausages. Definitely return when we are...

This family run dog friendly pub is a gem. Food is wholesome and stunning value for money from a massive menu of choice. The Guinness is just awesome. Nothing is too much trouble for the team. Go visit, drink and eat. Support a family and...

stopped in for a lunch mid week, very nice atmosphere, staff were very helpful and attentive, food was excellent and served in a timely manner. I'll make a point of stopping in here again.

The Ship Inn Bawtry Evening dinner 853283992 Friendly staff, great food, prompt service and generous portions…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Dropped in here on our way home from Lincoln. They managed to seat us even though they were quite busy. Really attentive welcoming staff. The Sunday lunch is as amazing. More than enough food and the Yorkshire puds were huge!! We’ll definitely return

Arrived at 1.30pm to join a que to enter with one serving at the bar on a busy Sunday afternoon, plenty of empty tables which were reserved on asking for a table for two was asked to join another que as I was in the...

Me my daughter and her boyfriend decided to go for a meal here as we were recommended this place by a friend of mine and I have one word for this place, awful, we ordered the ship sharer and three roast dinners, the ship sharer...

2 time we have been in 2 weeks the food is to die for had steak and ale pie to day it was amazing real value fior money great play area staff nice landlord Steve really welcoming wish I lived round the corner please try...

Leaving my review here due to not being able to leave a review on their Facebook page as they have turned off the option to do this. How convenient We went on Wednesday eve for the first time in a few months. Walked in a...

Fitted us in last minute walkin Friend greeting nice Sunday lunch atmosphere Ordered beef and turkey Both really lovely but potatoes were a little sad but it was late on in the day so it’s ok. They were edible just not very hot and a...

Despite pre booking it took an hour for our meals to arrive. It claims food is freshly made but my fish and chips were overcooked yet the batter and chips were soggy so must have been reheated in the microwave. No table service, no tab...

Very disappointed Went out with the family for food at ship Inn bawtry, everyone enjoyed the fish and chips and I got the mix grill, I asked to change the beef for something eles as I dont eat beef due to religious reasons. The waitress...

2 steak meals a curry and chicken wraps all barely warm tasted awful all left half the meal the service was poor and our questions about the meal to the female waitress was unconcerning.no one else eating had to move table as the table wasn't...

My lunch was amazing!!!! Thank you SUE for your massive smile and thank you Andrew for your service. Chef thank you for lovley food

Andrew was our waiter. What a lovely man. Excellent fish and chip lunch with my sister. Dog friendly.

Easter Sunday - arrived for family lunch. Maybe 6 tables already seated. Ordered 3 different meals (not from the Carvery) PAID UP FRONT and waited … and waited … 90mins later (NO - we weren’t warned) I asked for a refund … to be told...

called in for tea got a table outside nice sunny easter Monday table had dirty plates on but only one available we asked for it to be cleaned a young lady removed the plates so we then asked for the table to be wiped We...

We had booked a table of 8 for my husbands birthday, we ended up leaving as was no table service, rude landlady, when my niece went to the bar she was stood on her phone chatting away...after being rude my niece said sorry we won't...

Good to be back eating at one of my favourite restaurants. The food , as always, was very very good (peppered steak pie served with real chips). Staff are very friendly and like to chat with their customers and have a laugh. Great place to...

Well nothing to complain about at this place. Great food and brilliant service would highly recommend to anyone. Homemade food and dessert and great value for money we will be 100% returning in the future.

Went for family Sunday lunch. Food was great and staff very good. Good choice and reasonably priced. Can’t wait to go again.

Absolutely shocking start to finish staff are very rude food was disgusting and to top it off the landlady was shouting across the bar about our problem we had had which was very un professional would not recommend for food asked for the manager he...

Having been coming here for years we thought we would try it with the new owners but sorry to say we won’t be going back unless things change ! The lady who I think is one of the new owners was serving the carvery licked...

Well where do I start, booked for a table at 2 o’clock got there 5 minutes before so we could all get a drink before being seated at the table for them to then say we had to wait 15/20 minutes as the table wasn’t...

Been regular customers for the last 15 years, a great place for a real home cooked meal. Since the new owners have taken over things have been different, I really wish the new owners success with the pub but our last couple of visits have...

Booked a table for 4 to finish off the day Celebrating my Mam & Dad's 67th Wedding Anniversary. We was Shown to our table and made Very Welcome. There were Quite a few in We ordered Drinks and was told there was around 30 minute...

15 of us booked here when we arrived we were at 2 seperate tables. Had to get our own menus. Waitress didn't know what fish of the day or pie was. I ordered pork supposed to come with crackling I didn't have any. We had...

First time back after Covid restrictions. Same friendly and polite service with good sensible portions of hot food. Gammon thick and NOT salty Good desert menu and coffee

Recently been for 3 meals here, the food is lovely, portions are good and the prices are excellent, the rice is the nicest I've ever eaten at any restaurant, cooked and seasoned to perfection, staff are welcoming, try it for yourself

** SHIP INN NEWINGTON** I really don’t like leaving bad reviews unless absolutely necessary but not only was the food poor the service and attitude was abysmal! I ate here for years under the previous management and have never once had a bad meal. The...

This pub used to be my local but not been in a while, herd new owners had taken over and decided to go down for a visit. Staff was wonderful, and new owners are very nice and down to earth. Im not usually one for...

Went with family who have been going for 25 years. Amazing steak as always. And new owner is lovely 😊 be back next week . Alice

Poor service, new owners clearly don't get the village pub feel and the newer staff look really overwhelmed. The old owners were very present and welcoming. Booked a table for 7 requested the table we usually have was told this was no problem on the...

We dined at The Ship Inn with friends last Friday. We have eaten there previously but not since pre-covid. The meal quality and quantity was exceptional and reasonably priced. The mixed grill is the best I have been served in a long while. Well done...

the food was really good and well worth the money cooked lovely and the staff were nice friendly and couldnt do enough for you. well worth a visit by anyone all palates catered for.

Excellent! Visited here with my family on holiday. It was lovely. After finding many places not serving food we were relieved to be warmly welcomed. All the staff were helpful and friendly. Especially a young waitress I think was called Clarissa. The food was equally fabulous and reasonably priced. Hope to return again.

Absolutely gorgeous food with proper home made chips and very reasonably priced. Lovely friendly staff. Very hIghly recommended. We will be back.

Covid review. Hand sanitiser on the way in. All staff wearing masks. Always good food. We came here for my aunts 80th birthday. We've been here twice and the food and service have always been good. there's free parking and wifi. You can sit outside or inside. I had the fish and chips for £7.50. There was lots of it and it was tasty. They have their own pale ale on tap at the moment but I think it was a little off as there was a slightly sour aftertaste

Popped in today for a quick drink. Ended up stopping for a Sunday Dinner Carvery. I liked it as they bring it to you. Had the medium size and it was fantastic and very tasty. Loved the boiled and roast potatoes.The service is very efficient. I highly recommend it. We will be definitely going again.A++++

Visited 2 years ago and food was disgusting (salmon dripping with fat, and rubber meat). Tried the takeaway fish and chips recently to give it another go and very disappointed - fish ended up in the bin.

Second visit. Mixed grill this time. £8.95. Great portions and really tasty. Friendly staff and good service. Only complaint is the lack of a decent alcohol free beer. they only have Becks blue which is awful

Great place to go to eat, take the kids ans there is a play area to go in (big one as well) staff always friendly and the icing on the cake is the bingo and quiz every Friday!

Nice choice of really good food, excellent portions, and great value for money. Friendly staff. There is a kids play area and mini golf too. Definitely worth a visit

All of our starters and mains were delicious! Huge portions and high quality! The waiter who served us at the bar and at our table was very professional and friendly. I had the chinese special curry 😛can’t wait to return!

We popped in for Sunday Lunch today, 26th January. I chose the gammon/ham and my husband chose the beef. The carrots and cabbage was awful, tasteless and bland and the meat was tough and fatty. We couldn't even cut it. To be honest, the pub itself could do with lots of TLC and updating and it would be great if the tables were cleaned properly as ours was really sticky. We will not be returning.

I have been here a few times now mostly at lunch time and I love it. Why? Because this is a no nonesense pub serving a good choice of pub grub. If you are looking for fine dining you won't find it here and you should not be looking in a pub anyway. What it does offer is a good selection of ales, reasonable quality wine and some great pub dishes. The staff here are really good all are very attentive and helpful and just very nice people. I can't wait for an excuse to have lunch out again and the ship will be my first port of call.

Amazing quality food only had jacket potato but the salad was so fresh the prawns were tasty and presentation 💯 really pleased will definitely be here again probably with the family .well worth the visit even though I was just passing

You can always relay on the Ship Inn for a good quality meal at a reasonable price. Theres the main menu including 2 for £12 meals as well as the carvery which includes a pudding on a sunday (unsure whether this is the case on other days). The drinks are also reasonably priced. Inside is just like any other typical pub and offers bingo, a quiz and karaoke on certain nights. The staff are lovely too, especially Chris who runs the place. Definitely worth a visit!

Visited today with my family, food was very average pub grub. We were very disappointed when the children’s meals weren’t served with adult’s meals - they arrived late and then I noticed the chicken nuggets and smiley faces had been deep fried! This is not a place I would recommend or visit again due to this fact alone. The staff didn’t seem at all concerned that the meal was left untouched and my child left hungry. Decor is very tired and the pub could do with a good clean, especially the toilets.

Went for a meal here with my partner. First time visiting and we shall certainly be back. Foods amazing and you get a huge portion!! Reasonable price to. Worth every penny

We visit the Ship Inn on a regular basis and have never had a bad meal. The steak pie is melt in your mouth, the cod and chips are amazing and words cannot describe the prawn sizzler, amazing, tasty and so moreish!!! Chris and Tracey at the front of house, always a smile on their faces and never too busy for a chat. Lacey in the kitchen is wonderful. Be back soon Chris and the team Jean

Carvery is excellent value for money. Amazing service as allways and a brilliant park outside for the little ones to burn of energy.

Sunday carvery is excellent value for money. After the lovely food we had last time, I had high expectations. I wasn't disapointed. Friendly service. We went for the small carvery for 7.50 each. I did my best to finish it (I hate wasting food) but it was just a little too much. I was told by my friend that's a free pudding included. I declined as I was full. Didn't stop my Aunt and her other half polishing off a pudding each. Recommended! Just bring a large appetite for a small carvery ;-)

Called in today for an unplanned dinner, good atmosphere, polite staff, quick service, we had steak , lasagna and a captains mixed grill, huge portions, too quality we'll definitely go back, highly recommend

Great outside play area for the kids but they need a fence to stop kids going up on the bank. Didn't mind waiting 30 mins for a table, went in and sat down and ordered the 'Ships Sausages' which comes with veg and mash but they had run out of mash so had to have veg and chips.

Really nice pub food. Free parking. Free wifi. Service was fast and friendly. A couple of decent cask beers. The food was nice and filling and very tasty. My fish and chips was only 7 Quid

Visited this pub for Sunday lunch 25 th August.We ordered fish and chips / mushy peas /////// Burger and chips///////.Lots of young girls waiting on doing a good job ,but being constantly harrased by more senior members of staff asking them to clear glasses and plates which they had allready done.Lady behind bar so concerned with telling them what to do,that she got my drink wrong 3 times.My partners burger was small but thick,so when she cut into it ,it was totally red and unedibble.My fish had to be the smallest that I have ever had on a plate ,put infront of me. I would estimate it to have been 5 inch long.The batter was rock hard ,I had to break it as I could not cut it.The fish was grey,not white.No one asked us how our meal was so we just got up and left.No thankyou or have a good day.Our first and most definatelly our last visit.

Called into The Ship Inn for a refreshing cold drink and a bag of crisp after spending a couple of hours walking round Bawtry. Nice play area for children with plenty of outdoor seating. Plenty of people were ordering food and they looked good sized portions.

Went for tea with my son! He had a perfectly cooked sirloin steak n i had the steak sizzler! Portions are not for the faint hearted!! Proper food, well cooked!

Called in for a quick lunch whilst passing through Bawtry. Attentive staff,a well laid out bar and decent food. Worth a visit.

My friends family and I absolutely love this place .. it’s a traditional warm and friendly pub .. the food is to die for always cooked fresh .. the staff are brilliant .. just wish it was my local .. highly recommended

Come here at least once a fortnight and never had nice had a bad meal. It has recently had a revamp of the menu and a bit of an interior revamp. Staff and landlord always friendly and inviting. Carvery and menu are lovely home cooked food as opposed to chain menus.

We've passed this pub a few times and always said that we would pay a visit. On a Friday lunchtime we did call in, and it was about 12.30. Not too busy, not noisy and a superb dining area away from the bar, though you can eat in the bar area too. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially as my wife is gluten free. We went for the carvery, which comes in small, medium and large sizes. You would have to starving to have the large size, as we had the medium and it was a big plate full.! Special gravy and roast potatoes for my wife added in minutes by the chef.

came back for a couple of carveries. plus 1. as always great carvery one of the best. service great staff all nice. We were made very welcome.how ever, on this visit theres a but! my 20 year old daughter ordered the spicy burger which at a shocking price of £8.95 i would of thought to of been a fillet of chicken.but no it was 2 little preformed breaded kiddie size burgers on a bap with salad fries and a spicy sauce. so the burger wasnt spicy till you put red chilli sauce on. well half way through eating it. i noticed it was not fillet and said hang on the daughter said its fine ill eat it it taste ok. so my daughter then carried on. i did tell the staff that i was shocked to pay for a preformed chicken burger.in that place as well. with that price. i have only put this review on as to let people know to ask before ordering a spicy chicken burger. just incase its still the same. this isnt ship inn food as i know it to be but the menu is changed since i last called. still the best carvery in town. sorry for having this on a review. pictures inclosed below

We took our grandsons for a midweek meal and it was enjoyed by us all service was great portion sizes large and tasted delicious. Charlie & Lynn

Not tried this place before and decided to stop off for lunch on passing. After drooling over the menu choices and struggling to decide what to have as all sounded amazing , we changed our whole meal plans for the day and ate a big lunch meal here instead.

it was a Wednesday lunch time when we went

Called Thursday with both my parents food was fantastic never had a bad meal there yet . Staff friendly. The place as a warm welcoming atmosphere.

Last minute cheap and cheerful tea. Good quality, home-cooked food, just what you need when you can’t be bothered to cook. Staff attentive and friendly.

Do not want to cook call in 3 adults and 2 kids 3 adult carvery same for the kids standard pub grub not very busy drinks and drinks 45.00 for it all not fine dining but ok want a cheap meal his is the place