The Ship Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Sunday 1st September, 1pm slot. We booked a restaurant table, as our friends from London wanted lunch in this fabulous traditional pub. The waitress was doing her best, but then she opened the window immediately behind me, without even asking if it was ok! So I figured I'd stay quiet about the drafty breeze on my back - as she was obviously extremely busy. We ordered the pie & mash, the meal appeared....pie & chips! When we questioned the lady she insisted she had stated they'd 'run out of mash'. There were 4 of us present - we would've picked up on the 'no mash' warning as we specifically did not want chips! Finally a lad who was clearly working in the kitchen decided he'd take his break at the cosy end table by the wall. At this point we declined dessert and left. I didn't want to hang around if his mobile was possibly not on silent, meaning we'd hear every click of his phone. I assume there is a designated private area for employees to take breaks? This came across as extremely unprofessional and did not leave a good impression.

As someone with a dairy allergy, unfortunately there wasn't much choice on the menu. Their menu online has more allergen info than the qr code I was asked to scan. On the mains I could only have fish and chips. Although there was a tasty vegan dessert for after so I was looking forward to that. Considering we were one of the first tables in we had a long wait for our mains. When our food did arrive, the fish was over cooked. My husband had a pie and he mentioned it was over cooked but the base of the pie was stodgy. The kicker came when our deserts arrived. I ordered the vegan Belgian waffle with vegan vanilla raspbwrry swirl ice cream. My son who doesn't have a dairy allergy ordered a brownie with ice cream. The vegan ice cream on my dish looked identical. When I questioned the waitress, she said sometimes when they scoop the ice cream it didn't always have the swirl. A minute later she came back and took my desert away and said she'd check with the kitchen. As suspected, the ice cream I was given wasn't dairy free or vegan. It's a good thing I hadn't tucked in. If no one else on my table had ice cream, I might not have known. They did replace my dish and knocked off the desert off the bill. That night could've ended very badly.

Writing on behalf of my son who wanted to take his girlfriend for a special meal on the last night of our holiday after seeing recommendations.Booked the restaurant online. On arriving told no tables in the restaurant and had to sit in a very noisy bar instead. As they are young, they didn’t question why the restaurant wasn’t available or felt they could leave, and just sat down. Food was ok, but they left within the hour, and went to a different village to have dessert. Should be warned if you can’t fit people into the restaurant and get them in under false pretenses. Shame, as nice setting.

We waited 45 minutes to be served, when the food arrives , we discovered an issue : pizza instead salad the server proposed gently to replace it but as we did'nt want to wait another 45 we accepted it, the pizza was poor quality, crab salad was good and to finish the foccacia at 8,50£ for some toasts, vinaigrette and olives, it's a real shame, I would advice the chef to taste what is called a Foccacia in Italy and you will understand my point. In these conditions we ordered nothing more, no dessert, no coffee. The service was friendly.

We stayed here for one night on our walking trip (SWCP) in a very nice room, bay-window overlooking the harbour, very clean. Dinner was excellent (make a reservation, it is crowded in summer!) and breakfast very good. Extremely nice and welcoming breakfast service!

Noah and his team were very welcoming, great food and very good service. We will definitely be returning to The Ship in the future

Great location next to the picturesque harbour, brilliant member of staff looked after us, the food was top notch, would recommend to everyone

Had a fabulous night here last Thursday 4 th July with family Lovely food in bar and enjoyed a great quiz with Ewan - such fun and took your mind off the politics!! Stayed overnight in rooms 4/5 - big rooms comfy beds great bathroom fab breakfast - and lovely staff - more could you ask for ! Def recommend

The bar staff were brilliant. However we arrived at 0730pm and waited until 0845pm for our meal. The pub was busy, and the staff apologetic but it was frustrating to wait so long. The food was great when it arrived.

What a wonderful place! Idyllic location, excellent dining and a wonderful vibrant atmosphere, the staff here are amazing! I booked to have dinner and as a disabled traveller things can be quite difficult trying to navigate to the most easiest place be it seating or generally trying to navigate to a particular location. I messaged the team beforehand explaining this and they made sure I had the best position that was both suitable for my needs AND to allow myself and my party the opportunity to take in every single bit of this pubs charming atmosphere and presence. The views out over the harbour were breathtaking. We have visited before but before my health needs changed and a few years ago now and I still remember the visit being as magical as it was on my recent visit. Food fresh and wonderfully presented. Thankyou team, we had a wonderful evening and I can thoroughly recommend to everyone that you do not miss out on a visit to this charming , historic little gem of a coastal pub steeped in history!

Came to the Ship on a rainy Saturday night and it was buzzing. The service and food were excellent. The sticky toffee pudding the best I’ve had. Particular thanks to the slightly older (still young!) lady in the spotty pinafore who really worked hard to make everything lovely

Having moved to the area Dec 23 I have visited The Ship Inn a few times either solo or with my friend. Such a cosy pub with a great atmosphere & events such Quiz & live music nights. Always such a warm, friendly welcome, excellent service! We visited for Easter Sunday roast yesterday. One member of staff went above & beyond to move us to a table in the bar area on request, I didn't get the lady's name unfortunately but we appreciated her kindness especially as it was a busy day! I had the chicken roast, Andy had the beef & they were absolutely amazing, so delicious, both said the best roast we've tasted in our 5 decades! It was dull, rainy & cold, so due to the atmosphere being the complete opposite, warm, bright & cosy we ended up ordering desert, more drinks & stayed for 4+ hours! Thank you lots! Highly recommended for food or just drinks

The food was lovely but the pub was just too cold. The staff did their best but the little electric heater they had just wasn’t man enough. We left far earlier than we would have done because of this. Such a shame because it is a lovely spot.

Excellent Sunday lunch with lovely vegetables and superb dessert along with really friendly service. Good value for money.

The food was outstanding, we've not had as good a meal as we did this week, food was incredible, the staff were all lovely helpful and friendly, and the atmosphere was quiet and relaxing and dog friend in the bar restaurant. 10/10

A must when in the area lovely traditional pub friendly welcoming staff great menu wonderful views dog friendly I chose the 4oz steak with frites and rocket with these sweet peppers and garlic butter wow that was just so delicious wish this was on my doorstep and they have accommodations too. When I’m back in the area I will visit again

Visited for Sunday lunch, booking was easy and good communication when I needed to amend. Lovely traditional and dog friendly pub. There were areas we could sit with the dog what were comfortable and cosy. Water station provided for the dog. We both had the Sunday lunch which was plentiful and very tasty. Good choice of puddings. Excellent service and friendly staff. Thank you very much.

A great first night of our week in Mousehole this year, good food, friendly staff and, on the Friday we visited, brilliant music.

Lovely Sunday dinner, a real treat for Mothers Day. Food was delicious and service was great too, this is the second time that we’ve been and it didn’t disappoint - thank you

Great pub, great food at a decent price. Had dinner 2 nights running, very enjoyable meals both times. Friendly, happy, helpful and polite staff, great service. Not to be missed, highly recommended.

A great spot for a weekend away to celebrate my birthday. Rooms beautifully decorated with a amazing view over the Quay. Food was of a good quality and well cooked. Nice atmosphere, staff were all friendly and helpful.

As I was a solo traveller, a bit apprehensive about staying in a new place on my own. I had no reason to be, the service was excellent, very friendly, very attentive to my needs. I was given a lovely table for dinner overlooking the sea, given places of interest to see by a very friendly member of the kitchen team. My room was amazing, again another beautiful seafront room. I will be sad to leave tomorrow but will definitely come back for a magical Christmas.

An excellent Sunday lunch. The staff were very welcoming and the food was excellent and fairly priced. The Ship Inn is very dog friendly, having a doggie feeding station with water bowls, water and biscuits. We went again on the Friday evening and again, the service was excellent, they remembered us and the food was lovely. I would have no hesitation in recommending. One tip - book ahead as they get busy.

Booked a table as we are staying in Mousehole for half term. We went for Sunday dinner - all the food was beautiful! Loved the giant Yorkshire puddings! Food was all well presented / hot and delicious. My son had a burger and fries and loved it too! Staff were very friendly and attentive. We will hopefully have a further visit this week!

Ended up going to the ship by shear chance! What a lovely traditional pub steep in character and history! I had the hummus and the chicken spec and really wasn’t disappointed! The staff where fantastic and couldn’t help out enough nothing was a problem their service standard and polite attitude was on point and both a credit to the ship I was however stunned to find that one of the bar staff had only started that day I think! But he still went above and beyond with my requests for extra chilli flakes on my hummus but the chef didn’t have any available which he told me but he did ask if I would like fresh chillis instead! This place is very much worth a visit!

Didn't know what to expect especially as it was so quiet. It was wonderful and the food was fantastic. The staff were outstanding, all really good.

My friend and I enjoyed a delicious lunch here last Monday. The food was perfect and the staff were really friendly and very helpful. We ate in the restaurant for a change which gave us a great view of the harbour and beyond.

The pub restaurant was very quiet as there were just two of us so the ambiance was lacking a little. The staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful and did everything to ensure we enjoyed our lunch. The food was only average- the batter...

Lovely experience, really dog friendly which was great for our big dog! Such nice food and the staff were brilliant and smiley - thank you!!

Booked on the last night of the Harbour Lights with three friends, so was a busy Saturday night. Had a super meal! The food was delicious, the staff lovely with a warm cosy ambience. Would definitely eat there again and recommend!

Easy on line booking with friendly and efficient service. Situation is great above the harbour and they serve delicious Mussels!

By the time our overwhelmed waitress on this busy night bought out our burger and steak both were dry. The cheese on the burger was welded onto it as though left under a heat lamp for some time. The steak was dry, chewy and flavourless....

Excellent value, great food and friendly staff, good location overlooking the harbour, highly recommend.

Amazing food, best fish and chips, great service. Lively atmosphere, one we will definitely come back to when down this way again.

Busy New Year’s Eve lunch - perfect location, had reserved and preordered meals. Friendly staff and very efficient -food brought promptly and warm - Tasty meal Only criticisms - would have been nice to be able to order drinks from the waitress rather than have...

Fantastic Cornish pub in the heart of mousehole harbour. Great food and great beer with friendly staff too. Would most definitely visit again.

I booked a table online as mentioned that we were bringing our 2 big Golden Retrievers with us! On arrival they sat us at a table with plenty of room to accommodate the dogs which was much appreciated. Food was delicious - quick to arrive...

Visited 3 times during our stay In Mousehole. Saturday 23rd was Tom Bawcock night, so whole of Mousehole was jumping:) Lantern parade with bagpipes which came into the pub. Folk band playing on beach, people dancing on the sand. Just missed the stargazy pie. Booked...

Booked for an early dinner after a stroll through the little harbour town among throngs of people - which somehow we did not anticipate! Cars parked all along the road in but quite a few spaces in the car park. The lights were lovely, as...

excellent food and great service with friendly staff. Great ambience and amazing views. Particularly rate the Muscles in dill sauce …. Delicious . Good value great food.

My husband and I visited Mousehole on the 20th December 2023 as I was doing a concert on the harbour with my choir…Rock Choir Cornwall and in between singing sessions we had a meal at The Ship Inn. We had booked for their restaurant and we were so pleased we had, it was busy and the atmosphere so lovely and Christmassy. The food was excellent and our waitress was lovely…we will definitely be making another visit.. 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stayed 4 nights b&b and had a really enjoyable visit. Not our first and will not be the last. Very comfortable, nicely presented room. Staff were very friendly and caring. Overall another excellent stay.

Our favourite pub in Cornwall. Stayed 2 nights to enjoy the lights. Super food & great accommodation. Super busy in the bar but the bar staff Cait S, Carmell & Sophie are super friendly under pressure. You have to try the steak & ale pie served with a red wine sauce. It’s the best I’ve ever had. Thanks Chef Scarlet!

Table booked for 6.30 on time we apprieciate the bar area was very busy but this took preference over the restaurant area. Which left us and others around us waiting for service we managed to get our starter but for mains to be served !! we were just about to leave . Certainly will not return .

We were booked in for an early dinner (5 pm) at which point the restaurant area was quiet but the rest of the pub was packed. Service was great all the way through and we did not wait long for food even though the kitchen was very busy. The food was delicious and the atmosphere in the pub was great.

Went to Mousehole to see the Christmas lights switch on and then enjoyed delicious meal at the ship inn. Steaks were amazing and service was friendly and efficient.

We had an excellent meal here. The staff were friendly and helpful. the house wine is top-notch. The, Hake and chips was the best ever and the steak pie was sumptuous. All extremely good value. cannot recommend highly enough.

Booked this pub (for a birthday) well in advance as i knew mousehole can be busy this time of year. Our sitting was at 6:30 so not late for dinner service. First of all we had to wait while they removed customers from our table which was a bit embarrassing for all involved. Then i was told there were only 2 pork roast left and no parsnips. The server even said ‘sorry its first come first served on the roasts’- well i booked over a week ago, does that count. The reason i booked this pub was because they were the only ones that had a roast on offer. The rest of the ‘sunday menu’ was limited and not to our taste so we left. If your going to state you have something (3 dishes may i add) on your menu then you should make sure they are available for people that have taken the time to book well in advance or at least take pre orders. We were left extremely disappointed

The ship at Mousehole was a great place to stay. The room was lovely with a view of the harbour and Christmas lights, the atmosphere was great and the staff were lovely and friendly

There were 4 of us dining at the pub . When we arrived the pub was empty apart from 2 other couples. We ordered our meals one of which was chicken Sunday lunch , another was Brie and cranberry wellington sunday lunch , a fish and chips and a mushroom risotto. The two sunday lunches were ok but not really hot enough and the yorkshires were cremated so not pleasant to eat . The fish batter was burnt and so hard it was inedible and the risotto was very stodgy and dry and came without the egg which we had to ask for and came came 10 minutes later . This was very disappointing as we have had a holiday home in the village for 30 years and have been regular visitors. It would have been nice if the waitress had asked if we needed anything else with the meal ( I would have liked extra gravy ) and at some point if everything was ok with our meal .We told the waitress we were disappointed and she said she would tell the chef

Really good food with a great view. Mousehole is a charming town, and the Ship Inn offers a great meal at a reasonable price.

We were staying and dined in the pub which had a proper pub atmosphere. Great staff and the fish and chips were excellent!

Very friendly, excellent food, very dog friendly. Can recommend the quiz nights too. Really enjoyed our evenings there.

Lovely cosy little pub overlooking the Harbour in Mousehole. It was our second visit here (fist time staying in the accommodation) and the GF fish and chips was amazing 10/10.

Lovely pub on the Cornish coast! We both had the fish and chips - it was delicious and huge portions.. I couldn’t finish mine!

Charming staff, speedy service, busy atmosphere, but deeply average pub food. Soft chips, tasteless prawns in an old baguette; tasteless hake in batter. The word ‘Atlantic’ in the menu to describe the seafood seems to distract from what tasted, frankly, as frozen rather than fresh...

Fabulously located historic pub on Mousehole harbour. Great selection of beers. Staff all friendly and helpful but seemed overstretched. Disappointing that many of the already short menu were “not available” which rather ruined the experience for us.

Very lively, welcoming pub, right at the harbour. We had a nice pint (or two) of the local brewery’s(St Austell)Tribute, followed by fish and chips and mussels in cider- all excellent. They have a restaurant and a large(dog friendly) bar area, serving the same menu...

Myself and my wife went for her birthday dinner . The food was OK but nothing special, was very annoyed by the fact I was charged for two deserts that we did not have , had to gave the whole bill refunded which takes a...

A great night spent at the ship inn room was excellent clean and comfortable the view was amazing over the harbour staff friendly and food was good

Booking online was easy. Staff were very welcoming. Food and ambience in pub were great and there was live music. If this is what every Friday night in Mousehole is like I would quite happily move there tomorrow! The pub had a mix of tourists...

We were on our first night in Mousehole and pre booked dinner. Pub busy but great friendly atmosphere. The food was excellent. Lovely beer battered hake for me and a very large burger for my wife. After we'd finished we moved to the bar and...

Good pub food, friendly staff but the place looks tired and needs a refresh. The door to the kitchen needed cleaning/repainting as exits straight into the dining area and doesn’t look good.

My wife and I were in Mousehole for 7 nights but ended up extending to 10. We went to the ship every day and ate dinner there on 5 of the 10 nights. I had the fish and chips all 5 nights we ate and...

We ate at The Ship twice during our stay in Mousehole. I would definitely recommend booking in advance as it's really busy and one of only a few places to eat in the village. We booked online the first time and there was a bit...

This pub is in a great location, it’s cosy and has lots of character. The staff are very friendly and efficient. We really enjoyed our lunch , good quality food . I also liked that there was a lite option on the menu .

After eating here last year and having a very poor experience we decided to give it another go,,,,and we were very pleased we did.The bar men were very professional,we ate in the restaurant area and the meal of squid and steak was delicious,well cooked and...

We stayed two nights in the Ship Inn and enjoyed it all. Great views from our large comfortable bedroom with king size bed. Beautiful large bathroom with power shower Very good breakfast included and we had supper in the bar/ restaurant both nights. Delicious fresh...

Great traditional Cornish pub fantastic atmosphere friendly service and excellent food an absolute must when you’re in Mousehole

Very good and a friendly place. Highly recommended We walked SWCP so I can recommend to stay at this Inn as it is right on the trail. Food was delicious as well.

We had been.looking forward to an evening meal here, having never been and heard good reviews. However, food wa.s very disappointing. Padron peppers dry and unseasoned when they should be cooked using olive oil and salt. I had really hoped to order the local beer...

Booked a table a couple of weeks before. Assumed we would be in the restaurant but were sat in the bar area. Very busy. Ok but not great. Probably wouldn’t eat here again.

We ate here on 4th and again on 6th. The experience on 4th was very good, which is why we made a second visit. Sadly on the second occasion the place had descended into chaos. We were informed that the restaurant was closing at 8pm...

Lovely harbourside pub with great atmosphere. Menu is quite restricted but the staff were very helpful and will adapt what they can to accommodate food intolerances. I had the seafood linguini from the specials board which was amazing and my husband had a gluten/dairy free...

Popped in for a couple of drinks and sat in the window watching the world go by. Prices reasonable and nice atmosphere. Went back later on for take away beers to sit on the beach in the evening with, thank you 😊

We ate at the restaurant last night with high expectations following good reviews. First impressions were not great, we waited at the bar and 3 members of staff took turns to walk past us and not acknowledge us waiting. Finally we got some service and...

Great food in a wonderful setting with friendly and competent service. Although busy, we were served properly and promptly and very well looked after

Love this pub. Love Mousehole. The Ship is a proper, proper pub. A true gem! If you’re in the area, go and drink some rum and eat some fish. Then, stay the night!

We’ve had a wonderful week in Mousehole and had three excellent meals at The Ship. Friendly staff, good selection of food and drink . Dog friendly too. Lots of interesting stuff on the walls to look at . Our tip is to book in advance-...

Lovely place , lovely staff and fab food ! 2nd time we have eaten here and it’s been so good! Service was excellent and the staff are lovely! The sticky toffee pudding was amazing! We will be back

Stayed at the Ship Inn for a couple of days to enjoy the beautiful seaside village of Mousehole. Accom, meals, beers & staff were all brilliant & made my stay very memorable.

Lovely pub, with a warm and friendly welcome by the staff, who went out of their way to make my stay comfortable. The single room was clean and well-appointed, with all the necessary facilities, if a little small. The food in the restaurant was a...

Took my family here for a drink. Good service nice pint. Kids liked the view across the harbour. Brings back memories of my grandad taking me in there.

Great location on the quayside, 4 local real ales and very dog friendly (fresh water/bowl and dog biscuits as you come through the door). Wooden floors throughout and a separate area for dining for those without dogs. Food was very tasty (great burger, tasty hake...

We visited a number of times during a weeks stay at Mousehole. This charming pub is a lovely place to relax, drink and eat. The staff are hard working yet attentive - The beer is well jested and I would wholeheartedly recommend the Tribute :...

For overnights, we found the Inn more charming than well-run. Staff were friendly and sweet—and poorly informed about local attractions. You enter the inn via the pub; very traditional and atmospheric, but also crowded and hard to talk to busy staff who are also waiting...

We visited for dinner - hadn’t booked, place overrun really with people desperate for a meal. We decided not for us and left

Very pleased with our meals, service was very friendly and professional. No complaints 👌. Will return.

The food at The Ship Inn was fantastic, and the service was perfect. Our table had a wonderful view out over he harbour and it was a great evening.

Had sea bass, bit disappointed that there was only one filet not two which I find is normal. Drinks a bit on the expensive side. Food did taste nice though. The floor in the dining area is all sticky and would benefit from a good...

Really great service, food arrive very quickly with great customer service. Fishfinger burger was lush Dog friendly with a great range of drinks. Great location

Great local pub located right on the harbour. Friendly staff, dog friendly, welcoming and a great range of beers. We booked for the Sunday roast which was huge and tasty! Definitely worth checking out.

Four of us had Sunday lunch here, the meals were below average for the price. At £18 for beef you would expect a good meal and generous portions. The vegetables which were plated did not stand up to the description on the menu. Roast potatoes...

Absolutely gorgeous little pub in a fabulous location. I’ve been here many times over the years and never been disappointed. However, we came here on Sunday for a roast dinner and it was properly disappointing. ☹️ I am not a vegan, but I opted for...

Sehr gutes Essen und sehr nette Crew. Die Zimmer sind wunderschön mit Hafenblick. Mousehole ist ein Highlight

2 night stay. Lovely room overlooking the harbour. Clean and comfortable. Great full English breakfast and service.

Lovely lunch at The Ship just after we arrived from our seven hour trip. Very friendly staff and delicious food. Hilary and Rick

Good Sunday roast, the nut roast was particularly good. The range of food on offer was good and the staff very efficient. The pub was busy when we turned up ad hoc for lunch, but they were accommodating and the service was quick. The pub...

The food,service and atmosphere were all great. Staff are friendly and nothing was too much. Will definitely visit again

Fantastic! Popped in and reserved a table. They were so welcoming and friendly. The table, floor, high chair and loos were all spotless. Food was ordered and arrived quickly. One plate was missing but they knew already and were on it. Explained, apologised and it...