The Ship Inn in Shropshire

The reason for 4 on food is watching what I eat and the menu was more winter warmer heavy but very nice food

A friend and I stayed at The Ship Inn Friday and Saturday evening for a weekend away on the motorbikes. We used the pub as a base and it's ideal for the Ironbridge Gorge area and Severn Valley Railway. Food was very good and the Friday fish and chips special is huge!!! Breakfast each day was fresh and served with as much toast as you can eat. The service was excellent. All staff friendly at and the locals are up for conversation.... Happy to recommend and will more than likely be returning.

Stayed here in the camper van, great value for food and drink, friendly staff, amazing views and cheap day fishing for pike and barbel.

Superb...food & atmosphere. Value for money..

Went in to ask as we took the train there. Can stay on there car park overnight as long as we eat or drink. Sunday Carvery looked good, 3 meats £13 or 5 meats £17. slightly sloping car parking and steep access road down. Bigger Motorhomes may have a problem getting down.

Food was amazing and the portions were huge. Great value for money. The staff very friendly and helpful x Will definitely return.

I stay here every year for the fishing on the Severn between 3 and 5 times. Wouldn't go anywhere else. Great price, great food, great people! Nowhere better for what I want. 👍

Lovely place to stay, fabulous food in the evening, beautiful beers. Perfect base for fishing. Stayed for 4 nights left a day early due to river levels. Stay there twice a year great place.

Good food and beers, great location

Had the ale pie, one of the best I've ever had.

Huge portions, friendly service and a sociable atmosphere in a great location.

We didn't eat anything in the Ship purely due to time constraints. The staff were great, lovely seating area outside.

Lovely riverside pub with very good fish and chips. Very convenient for Severn Valley Railway station.

Just had the best carvery ever! Great variety of vegetables all cooked perfectly, meat was perfect and all tasted superb. Great range of drinks and location is gorgeous. Just moved to the area and will be coming regularly!!

Beautiful location great food brilliant helpful staff thank you

Nice friendly pub just finishing a refurb so looking good . New decking down now and looking good.

Fabulous location overlooking the Severn. Great service and atmosphere.

This chef knows how to cook a steak! Well seasoned, well rested. Best I've had in a while!

Fantastic carvery, large decking area with a lovely view

Food was pretty awful. Nice spot though and staff were friendly

Fabulous fish and chips, great value for money

Perfect place to stop while visiting the Severn Valley Railway. The fish & chips was a particular winner with the option of a large or small portion for adults & not just kids. Really good value for money too.

Lovely place with good food and fast service. Only the tables were a bit dirty, but I suppose it was because we've been there during busy day and the cleaners were too busy.

Great pub at the side of the river.

Had the fish & chips, which was delicious. Rib eye steak was cooked to perfection & the breakfast was also amazing. Cannot fault the food. Overall, we had a wonderful stay at The Ship. Would highly recommend.

Exceptional customer service. We were in a table of 12 and Joe remembered the exact drink order for every one of us. Would go back anytime.

Stunning pub lovely views by the river lasagne was lovely and fresh I don’t understand how you can’t have sparking water strange me and my family enjoyed it and would visit again when back in West Midlands and severn valley

The steak was lovely but the ribs and the chicken were overcooked. All in all a great place to have a drink.

Fabulous pub right by the River Severn and the SVR at Highly

Ship inn, great location, good good, not easy access for large vehicles. Can be busy

Crispy beer battered cod and freshly cooked chips. Great. Attentive staff. Nice to have an ice cream by the river after the meal and then a steam hauled train trip back to Bridgnorth on the Severn Valley Railway. Great day out.😃

Lovely views and nice quality pub food (particularly the home made chips) for reasonable prices 👍

Popped in for a few beers while visiting family,great atmosphere and fantastic staff.

I wouldn't even rate the food 1 star, took over an hour for a kids sausage and chips when asking where the food was I was told 'food is done in ticket order no matter how little or large the meal is and the wait is over a hour' we was not told this when ordering. Paid for four Sunday dinners I wouldn't of fed that to my dog no flavour at all and very salty we watched them cutting red meat and white meat on the same chopping board. Such a shame as the location could have alot of good potential but food and service has really let this place down 👎

Very busy but made Very welcome and staff work Very hard

We are in a motorhome and called in for some food and on the off chance we could stay on their car park. Turns out they have a small CL site at the back with EHU. The food was really good. My partner had the seafood platter and I had 1/2 roast chicken and ribs. Its dog friendly which is a good job as our Jack Russel had to help me with my meal. Will definately be back. Right on the river Severn - very peaceful.

Fantastic meals Great service And very friendly staff Great atmosphere Clean comfortable accomodation

We were a party of 12 staying in the area we visited the ship on Friday and had pre booked for Sunday lunch on both occasions the food and staff were amazing and excellent value for money . Thank you again to all the staff .

Quality meal all homemade pleasant staff And well kept pint

Food great. But would not stay again. Very outdated rooms. Creaking door would be easy to fix but not maintained. Shower blocked so you stand in water. Bedsheets clean but old, discoloured. Bathroom needs ripping out. Disappointed stay.

Great food. 24oz steak, cooked to perfection. Lovely service. Incredible views

We had lunch today at The Ship Inn, we had a table reserved for 5 that I had booked earlier. The food was delicious and freshly cooked. There was also quite a few gluten free options (which I needed) but also quite a few dairy free options too. The service was lovely and they checked on us during our meal to see if everything was ok. A lovely pub in a beautiful location, will happily return in the future. The Ship Inn is also dog friendly and just down from Highley station on the Severn Valley Railway.

On Sunday had a great carvery. After the meal I ordered 2 half pints of lager. I was told that as this came to less than £10 it’s cash only. I said I only had my card. I was then told I would have to upgrade to pints to get to their minimum card payment. The payment came to £9.20 which I then told that would be near enough. What a crazy rule this place has.

Had the Steak deal available Tuesdays and Thursdays two ribeyes, chips and all the trimmings with a bottle of wine all for £35. Absolutely delicious! Perfectly cooked and seasoned steak off the chargrill. With a lovely Merlot, everything you could want from a country pub overlooking the Severn.

Great place to hang out with friends over a drink and or a meal overlooking a beautiful part of the river adjacent to Severn Valley Railway station and museum at Highley. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Just a beautiful spot particularly when the sun is shining.

Not sure who is giving this 5 stars but I suppose if you want food that all tastes like it was deep fried in the same oil then go for it, you've found your place. I had the fish platter which in all honesty all tasted the same, the taste being old cooking oil. Very oily, greasy tasteless food that in all honesty you could get better from Iceland. One good thing, it's cheap.

Had a lovely steak , great selection of beers . Met a lot of lovely people

The food is excellent value and delicious, the staff especially Tracey are absolutely lovely.

Carvery for three, all very nice, good quality and a reasonable price. Very happy.

Fntastic food the 2 steaks & bottle of wine for £35 & x2 Fish & chips for £20 absolute great value indeed.

Visited for a carvery again today, and service was impeccable. Thank you to Joe for making sure we didn't need to leave our table for anything. We also saw him helping other guests by delivering Yorkshire puddings to their table when they wouldn't fit on their plates even though the place was packed. The food was excellent, shame the cocktail machine was down and that they don't offer real coffee but a great Sunday out.

Went today for Sunday lunch. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Joe waited on our table and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Stellar service. So a huge thank you to him. Will definitely be back as the atmosphere and views are superb.

Great pub - we enjoyed the tasty food and cask ales. We were a party of seven - five adults and two young children, and we were very well catered for - the staff went above and beyond. Would go back.

Excellent food and location, specifically recommend the steak and ale pie, full of decent meat. Friendly staff, decent prices, a steam train puffing away nearby and the River Severn a stones throw away, what more could you ask for? Oh, by the way, dog friendly as well!

Lovely carvery all cooked well, and tasted wonderful. I had a flat white coffee and partner had a small beer. A very very busy place on a Sunday.

We have visited the Ship many times and the carvery there is very good, with a varied choice of meats and vegetables. The service isn’t great and trying to get a drink from the bar is nigh on impossible. We would have had more drinks, but the thought of joining the snaking queue through the pub just puts you off, so we didn’t bother. I think they’re missing a trick to be honest because they could sell a lot more drinks than they do. Very often there is just one person at the bar and a great queue of people.

We have just returned from a weekend break. This is our 2nd visit in the last couple of months. The hotel is on the river in a remote location so if you want peace and quiet in a beautiful location with beautiful walks this is the place. The food is excellent and great value. The Severn Valley Railway is behind the hotel so is handy if you want to go into the surrounding villages its ideal. The accommodation is nice it's not 5 star but we were more than comfortable. We would like to thank the staff. They we so friendly, helpful and down to earth we felt at home. We are now home and planning our next break at The Ship

How disappointing Arrived at 12:21 seated in the rear area, drinks order taken,short wait and drinks (2 zesty cola type) waitress said she'd return in 5 minutes to take meal order and hand us 2 menus, at 12:50 (20+/- minutes)I had to remind her to take the order, ok sat back and drunk my zesty drink as I'm diabetic and my glucose levels were fairly low and edging towards hypoglycemia levels (original coke is full of wonderful sugars),13:26 again called waitress over to ask about our meals,scampi for missus &, surf & turf for myself, and that we had been waiting for 35 minutes already, she went to check in the kitchen, returning 10 minutes later without explanation to inform us the meals would be at least another 30 minutes. I'm extremely disappointed with the attitude there,if they were so busy (they weren't, I counted 11 tables inside and out where the customers were either waiting, drinking or already with meals) the very least they could do is warn customers of serious time delays in the kitchen. What suprised us the most was the waitress wasn't even shocked when I cancelled the order and asked for the bill for just the 2 zesty drinks. Shame on management for running such a service shame on ownership for employing such inept staff

Brilliant little pub. Great service and quick with the food too. Portion sizes were huge. I had the steak and ale pie with veg and chips and oh my days I'll be back for it again in the future! Thank you!

Always excellent carvery recommend booking. Had a fish platter today lovely and not done anywhere very often

Never been before really good choice by my mate food and drink

Great place, lovely food and staff.

Great pub ,great food and a cracking location we will return 👍

We first visited on a Saturday evening. My wife had the beef lasagne which was “very meaty” and tasty; I had the fish and chips - the fish was superb - moist (but well cooked), tasty in crispy batter, the chips were great too. The dessert range is slightly limited but fine for us - my wife had key lime cheesecake (which was from Watson Kitchen in Droitwich) - very rich and creamy; I had chocolate honeycomb cheesecake which was also very good. The service was friendly, the beer good, the prices very reasonable, all in a lovely spot beside the river. We enjoyed it so much that we booked for the following day (Sunday) when we both had the carvery - definitely up there amongst the best carvery meals I’ve had - tasty and tender meats, and a large variety of vegetables, all really tasty. We especially enjoyed the slightly spicy red cabbage! I honestly don’t see how previous reviewer Laura could have had such a bad experience. Both days we visited were moderately busy and yet we had very good and friendly service both times.

Only popped in for a couple of drinks.. but the bar area and outdoor seating was amazing and well set out.

This place doesn’t warrant a long review. We would never return. Carvery is small basic and limited. Taste is just average definitely cook better at home. Didn’t meet one competent or kind member of staff even the manager was rude. Service is non existent. They don’t ask or care about food allergies or cross contamination in the carvery area. The desserts aren’t even labelled so you don’t know what they are and the staff don’t even want to tell you they just say “in the cabinet”. The grass needs cutting outside too and none of the staff clear away the empty crisp packets off the floor outside.

Impressed on our first visit to this lovely riverside pub. Three busy but efficient polite staff served a queue quickly. Great selection of delicious pub fare. Limited cask beers but no craft cider. Not sure if its wheelchair accessible but would thought not. Outdoor seating on large patio and by the river. Would recommend.

Pleasant experience when dining at The Ship Inn. Food was nice. Staff pleasant. Not a lot of room in the Bar area, but spacious areas to the rear and outside.

Ww went for sunday lunch the food was beautiful. Everything fresh and piping hot

A great location by the river and just below highley railway station,ideal for a couple of nights,worth a visit,however no bottled water and bisquits on welcome tray.

Very nice spot by the river, the food was excellent, would definitely recommend and will definitely be back when in the area again

Amazing carvey every meat to choose from. All piping hot and fresh

First time down on the decking since the fire. Ordered the nachos to share with the wife and they certainly didn't disappoint! Beautiful spot right right by the river. Will be back soon to try the steak 🤙

I enjoyed staying here with my son. The service was lovely. I was abit apprehensive to go here cause sometimes going to remote places is difficult given my background as it’s hard to find safe spaces. I didn’t feel like that when I was at the Ship inn.Me and my son were welcomed with open arms. The staff I. The restaurant were lovely. We had one encounter with back kitchen staff when we were trying to enter but I quickly escalated it to the main restaurant staff and they quickly sorted the issue out. The breakfast team were so nice and lovely! They’re a good team and they will cater to your needs as best as they can. I can’t express how grateful and impressed I am with the service & staff. I don’t think the place needs to be updated as that was what I was needing as I work in a very busy stressful environment with constant changes. The ship in provides that countryside feel and nostalgia. I felt like I was back in time before all the stresses of the world were introduced. If you’re thinking of going please just do it and extend your trip if you can. Parking is great also and no accessibility issues. 2 hour and a bit drive from Manchester bring snacks!! Also a big thanks to Joe, he was so lovely to me and my son throughout. He made the trip so much more pleasant and very good service all around from him and the other younger girl I think who was called Sophie. They make a great team. See you sometime soon and thank you! 🩷

I enjoyed staying here with my son. The service was lovely. I was abit apprehensive to go here cause sometimes going to remote places is difficult given my background as it’s hard to find safe spaces. I didn’t feel like that when I was at the Ship inn.Me and my son were welcomed with open arms. The staff I. The restaurant were lovely. We had one encounter with back kitchen staff when we were trying to enter but I quickly escalated it to the main restaurant staff and they quickly sorted the issue out. The breakfast team were so nice and lovely! They’re a good team and they will cater to your needs as best as they can. I can’t express how grateful and impressed I am with the service & staff. I don’t think the place needs to be updated as that was what I was needing as I work in a very busy stressful environment with constant changes. The ship in provides that countryside feel and nostalgia. I felt like I was back in time before all the stresses of the world were introduced. If you’re thinking of going please just do it and extend your trip if you can. Parking is great also and no accessibility issues. 2 hour and a bit drive from Manchester bring snacks!! Also a big thanks to Joe, he was so lovely to me and my son throughout. He made the trip so much more pleasant and very good service all around from him and the other younger girl I think who was called Sophie. They make a great team. See you sometime soon and thank you! 🩷

Fantastic place. You must try this place.

We stayed in Highley for a week and ate at The Ship for 5 evenings. The food is delicious and good value for money. We had the cod and chips, steak and ale pie, gammon, rib eye and the Sunday carvery and I can honestly say it is superb quality and large potions. The views from the pub are stunning and the staff are excellent. What a super pub! Thanks all.

We stayed in Highley for a week and ate at The Ship for 5 evenings. The food is delicious and good value for money. We had the cod and chips, steak and ale pie, gammon, rib eye and the Sunday carvery and I can honestly say it is superb quality and large potions. The views from the pub are stunning and the staff are excellent. What a super pub! Thanks all.

We we staying locally for Easter and had Dinner and Sunday Lunch as a family party of 9. Great food, very friendly staff reasonably priced

Great pub one ofmy favourites :

Absolutely beautiful setting, lovely welcoming staff especially Sophie very helpful and pleasant ! Highly recommend the steak & ale pie very nice indeed ! Overall a great place

Visited recently and very happy with the quality of the food we had Homemade Chilli and Lasagne, lovely portions and well presented. Excellent value and friendly helpful staff. Good choice of real Ales fantastic views over the Severn and the railway in the distance.

Well... the good points .. the surf & turf was cooked really nice apart from the long hair I found in my mushrooms but the lady did take the mushrooms off and did replace my mushrooms, however.... the room that they charge £110 for was an absolute disgrace the smell and hygiene the mattresses full of stains, hairs,bugs 2 single uneven mattresses pushed together... when I first complained they told me the other rooms were fully booked but when I asked the lady to come and have a look at the standard of hygiene regarding the mattress she then offered me the supposedly full rooms so that was a lie. Everything seemed like a massive effort and looked down at you unless you was from Birmingham. To anyone who stays here please pull the covers and look for yourself the hygiene is disgusting.

Really tasty food here and beautiful views. Love they are so dog friendly too!

Great location, good selection of drinks and food, food came quickly and tasted great - we had fish and chips and the wagyu burger was excellent. Would definitely visit again

Friendly staff, great food, friendly locals and good fishing, what more do you need

We had booked a table for 7 people, couple of weeks ago to celebrate Mother's Day (my Birthday tomorrow) so it was a joint celebration. We all had carvery which was good, however the disappointment was we all ordered dessert (which we waited half hour + for) then found out they had lost our order and all the desserts we ordered had been sold out! My Niece has said this is second time this has happened to her. Due to the time and being Sunday our other plans were ruined.

Great pub, nice rooms, good pub food. Staff all helpful, particular shout out to Sue and Jade, who is a gem and who should get any pay rise going .....

Spot on Sunday lunch by the river and the steam railway.

Amazing pub. Food was the best me and my husband have ever had. Value for money. Staff is very welcoming. Definitely be going back. ☺️

We visited in January to visit family in the area. Katsina, and her team catered for all our needs from the start of our stay to the very in nothing was too much to ask for her team was very polite and professional ensuring we had a fantastic stay I would highly recommend this place to stay at. Lastly we ate most things off their menu but the rib eye steak and the carvery was out of this world best I have had to date. Just look at that steak 😎👌🏻 10/10 service

Our local. We love everything about it!

We have just been here for the first time . The food was phenomenal. The staff are very friendly , and they serve the best rum (kraken roast coffee) I had the chicken burger with bacon and it was awesome . If you order large beer battered cod you had better be hungry ! It's huuuuuge . Half a whale would be a better description 🤣. But it's bloody beautiful

Great pub, little bit disappointed this time. Pre booked, despite confirming where we'd be sitting by the person who we spoke to, we were put in the back, which lacks atmosphere. Hasn't put us off going again soon.

If a Friday is still your fish & chip night then I recommend here. Really good portion size & quality fish. 2 for £20 and definitely worth it.

The cod is actually massiver than massive

Was OK got roast beef baguettes. But they were very tough. And cold.thought they would be warm.stick with the fish and chips in future, that's lovely

Great food and service, especially Tracy and the floor staff. Have been staying in the cottage next door and plan to be back every evening! Excellent Butty Bach too. Thank you guys.

Very friendly and helpful staff, food was really good

Great pub Service very good and the staff very helpful and land lady was very pleasant and helpful. Would I go again .big yes. Eddie salford