The Ship & Lobster in Gravesham

Dickensian Thames estuary pub on the coastal path from the marshes to Gravesend. Very friendly welcoming staff, delicious real ale. The freshly cooked beer battered cod with hand cut chips and large helpings of mushy peas is recommended. Freindly locals and clean loos. Well worth visiting if you are in the area.

Yet again another wonderful and delicious Sunday lunch!! Karen,Amelia and the wonderful Lizzie made it so special. Very attentive and very welcoming, as if we had neen invited to "mums for dinner!" Piping hot and such generous portions!!! When they brought the cake out for us the whole pub joined in with 🎵happy birthday !" It was lovely! Thank you again ladies! See you again soon x

We were walking the England Coast Path to here and taking a train back from Gravesend. Very helpful and friendly staff called us a taxi. A pub with very welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

Most amazing hidden pun in Gravesend, Liz and the staff are the most friendliest people you will find and my god the food is amazing

You will never be disappointed with your food here. Always fantastic with great service and views. Prices very reasonable and decent portions

We are a regular small group of walkers. We arrived by car from our walk in Cobham, chosen as the reviews here were so good.Sorry to say we were very disappointed. The building is in a poor state of repair and the inside very scruffy with the dirtiest carpet I have seen for many a year. The locals were friendly as was the bar lady. The food quantity too much even for a large plate and my chips were poor (a friend nearby had different chunky chips which she loved! ) I was never offered a choice! Overall, so long as you go not expecting a 5 star pub and understand where it is situated you do get a meal and a pint, but go when you are hungry!

Normally you might be able to get to the Ship and Lobster via the coastal path (I’m not really sure) but as part of it was closed we had a rather uninspiring walk past scruffy industrial sites and, to be honest, the pub itself is situated in a rather drab and dismal area. Having said that, although it is clearly overdue a refurb, we found it to be a most welcoming and friendly pub. The decor is old fashioned, but as I spent many years working in dock towns (including Gravesend 55 years ago), it suited me perfectly well, with its photos of old ships and boats. We only had drinks here but I must say that the food smelled and looked very good. This is clearly a popular local pub and we enjoyed our visit.

I am on a million step walking challenge for charity and today I walked 7 miles around the Gravesend and Medway canal ending up in the ship and lobster fir lunch . A well needed pint of john smith and a fantastic lunch . I had a Kentucky chicken wrap , spiced rice and coleslaw while Andy gad home made onions rings , jacket potatoes beans and cheese and we shared a fresh salad. We sat outside looking over the Thames relaxing. I love this pub ! Every visit over the years has been superb . A real Londoners pub in kent .

After a long walk along the Thames path I'd worked up quite an appetite for lunch by the time I arrived at the Ship and Lobster in the far east of Gravesend. The well filled interior proved it was a popular watering hole and lunch spot. Was greeted by a friendly bar maid who took my order of cod fillet and chips (£9.95) and went outside up the steps to eat outside under the canopy. I had to wait a few minutes but it was well worth it and cooked to order as soon I was presented with a full,apetising plate of cod and home made chips with a colourful salad. It was beautifully cooked and the generous portion of chips were particularly nice and not the defrosted 'fries' you normally get elsewhere. I'm quite discerning with my fish and chips but this meal I have to say was first rate. I'll certainly be back to try other things on their menu.....

Wanted somewhere for lunch but didn’t know where to go but found this amazing pub on Trip Advisor. When we arrived it looked quite shabby on the outside and not great inside but overlook that because the food and service is brilliant. Food portions are massive and all home cooked nothing is warmed up. Will be returning again

Great little traditional riverside pub. Food and service excellent! All staff were polite and our dog was welcomed too. Thank you.

Great little find right on the river. Excellent for a lovely pint and a meal. Excellent service and value for money. All staff are welcoming and friendly. We shall return!

Thanks for a great afternoon at your interesting, homely pub. We all had a fantastic time. We were made so welcome by all your staff. The food was very reasonably priced of excellent quality and plenty of it!! There were lots of ales / beers to choose from. The decor reflects the fact it is right on the river and it's a very,very old traditional pub. We loved the fact that we were welcomed with our dog. (Because of this we spent longer in the pub! If we'd left her at home we wouldn't have been able to have stayed so long!) Posh decor doesn't interest us,it's just walls. It's the people that make the place. If you want a great time out in warm,friendly surroundings go to the Ship & Lobster. We will definitely be returning. Well Done Ship & Lobster.

Fantastic food friendly staff what more could you want thank you Liz and staff for a brilliant afternoon

The Lower Thames Rowing Club rowed from Sothend ir Gravesend today. The staff at the Shio and Lobster could not have been nicer to us. We did not drink much beer but we were all hungry. All the portions were really generous. Thank you

Visited with family 7 in total and the food, service and price was top notch. Food was lovely and over generous and the staff go all out to see you ok. The value can't be beaten and bar prices are a nice surprise.

We visit the Ship & Lobster regular, the food is amazing with large portions so very tasty there is something for everyone, staff are all lovely. We will definitely keep on visiting.

Amzing food and service with a smile and a laugh. Highly recommended . I often visit this pub and get welcomed by all the bar staff. Aundays are brilliant as a nice sunday dinner. Recommended to all friends and family.

This hidden gem of a pub is must. if you are walking the Thames path or just want an amazing meal this is the place. Food is amazing, the staff are so friendly, sit outside and watch the ships coming in and out as you...

Had sunday lunch there yesterday. Amazing. Nothing better than home-made honest food. So refreshing that none of it came out of a packet. We would have ordered more!! But our bellies were so stuffed from the serving we had! Lol! And very friendly staff to...

Friendly staff always go out of way to make you feel welcome food absolutely gorgeous large portions a proper pub well worth a visit will definitely be back xxxx

Well what can we say about the food it was fantastic so much food and well worth the money definitely will be there again for a Sunday roast All the staff work so hard and are friendly and will go above and beyond to help.

After a walk along the River Thames this afternoon we stopped off for a drink, but after seeing the amazing food that was being served we decided to stay for our Dinner and boy we wasn't disappointed, I can honestly say that it was one...

Absolutely disgusting customer service. Went for a birthday lunch. We ordered roast dinners. One dinner was missed off our order completely so had to wait for it to be cooked. Vegetables came about 10 minutes before the rest of our meat, stuffing and Yorkshires so...

Ate here on Saturday 19th March with my family. A truly very good meal and plenty of it. Staff were very friendly and service very good. DO NOT BE PUT OFF BY THE OUTSIDE APPEARANCE of the Premises. WE will be coming back. Kevin C...

Great welcome today by friendly staff, Food was fantastic, you will never go home hungry from the Ship & Lobster

The welcome , good beer and the icing on the cake being the gastronomic food was very good indeed . Yes the pub is old style, which adds to its character, go with an open mind, we did and we was not disappointed. Support the...

The Ship & Lobster is next to the best walk in the area and we often end up there for pints afterwards. Friendly staff and owners, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and a nice vibe to the place. Would recommend!

Wonderful food with a good choice, massive portions friendly staff and very good value for money , although the pub is a little off the beaten track well worth a visit, took me back over 40 years .😁

Great little place , friendly staff and lovely fresh food x proper old type pub , decor adds to the character !

The food is fantastic and staff are very friendly and welcoming, highly recommended battered sausage and chips 😄😄😄

Amazing Sunday lunch. Good portions, lovely selection of vegetables and the besy gravy ever. My parents said it was the best roast they had eaten out for years!

I popped down on the hunt for something to eat And oh boy it’s gets better every time I visit here They where doing a home made beef Stew tonight like your nan made 2 big fluffy dumplings and great fresh crusty fresh bread and...

Went there today had Sunday roast food was well cooked and served piping hot just a shame that the ambiance let it down

Very friendly welcome as we entered. Very nice food and all served with a great smile and great prices.

From the outside you would probably say ,” I’m not going I mothered”, but once inside you will find a friend.y staff, foood at a very reasonable price, and lots of friendly locals. If you care to sit outside, by the sea wall, you will...

Went here on my own felt very welcome and I had home-made fish and chips with a side salad all fresh and delicious as good as takeaway but much healthier with made chips Very reasonably priced good selection of ales and beers lovely place on...

Hidden gem by the river I went here and enjoyed a drink while watching the boats on the river friendly staff and had a roast it was massive And a bargain at the price They do bingo and a diner nights tapas nights theme nights...

We quite often here with our children, friends and dogs. They are so welcoming, we have decided to come here for mothers day lunch. I called today to book a table and the lady I dealt with has gone above and beyond to help me...

Lovely local Thamesside pub. Traditional, welcoming. Good sunday lunches, plentiful & well cooked. Bit surprised to see they do tapas nights but if and when they do I'm sure it will be good stuff. Look at their facebook page for the latest ..

Well what can I say we went to Tapas night with a group of friends and the food was absolutely outstanding we can’t wait for the next one, great value for money. Whilst we were there we were told about their afternoon tea on Saturday...

Good Sunday roast in a proper pub- food was lovely home cooked. This pub has a lovely friendly atmosphere a traditional pub - really great

Well kept beer , good food and friendly hosts. What more could you want from a pub? A little out of the way but definitely worth looking it up as quite easy to get to .

Had a lovely Sunday roast. Table for 15 and that was no issue at all. Lovely food and really friendly service. Total bargain. Best roast in the area.

Dropped in on a cycling trip. This is a proper English pub, not trying to be anything fancy. Really pleasant atmosphere. Stayed for lunch, I had a Ploughman's for £5.50 and my wife had a cheese sandwich and chips. Both came with fresh uncut bread...

Do a monthly American diner night. Food on average £7 but wow it's good. Huge portions and cooked to order. Have other events look at their Facebook group. Child friendly

Volvió otra vez y tenía otro almuerzo de domingo que era increíble. Descubrí que venden comida ahora cada miércoles por la noche, así que vale la pena una visita. Bingo mensual y noches de concursos que se celebran en el lugar, muy recomendable y vale la pena una visita.

Hemos venido aquí un par de años cuando nos venga la capacitación, las cervezas siempre buena y variada, y las noches temáticas son geniales hemos tenido noche española para la comida, es una excelente relación calidad-precio y cuando la azotera buena puede sentarse fuera y observar el mundo.

Great pub, good Sunday roasts, nice atmosphere, families always welcome and often have events on, including bingo, quiz nights, diner nights. Very worth a visit.

Es un pub, un pub, un pub local. Es donde bebí durante 8 años antes de que se había retirado. Aún así me lo pierdo.

Yo tenía comida aquí con un grupo de 10. La comida era excelente, con una selección de ternera, sobresaliente o Turquía, o una combinación de los tres. Había un montón de cosas, servido con brócoli, sueco, guisantes y zanahorias, patatas asadas, coliflor queso, Yorkshire pudding casero y salsa, creo que es la primera vez que'culminantes ha sido para un domingo almuerzo en un pub y tenía asado patatas más! Mientras que el pub es un poco cutre, tiene una 5/5 higiene clasificación y el servicio es amable y eficiente. El pub de perro, agradables paseos por el río, fuimos andando desde el paseo marítimo en Gravesend. ¡Volveremos!