The Ship Tavern in Camden

Would only go back for Gemma! She was the best!

Went there for drinks tonight. I was served by Gemma. She's so postive, friendly and patient with my order. Nice bar staff and good atmosphere if you're into classic pubs.

Great environment food is lovely and especially a girl on the bar called Gemma she’s delightful made me feel very welcome, I recommend going there to everyone.

Great old-style pub. We sat upstairs for lunch. Very friendly service. The food was so good; just about as good as you can get in a pub. Thank you for the lovely holiday experience.

A real gem of a place Great food great atmosphere, lovely staff.

We have a Sunday Roast here every time we are in London. The room is gorgeous, the service is warm and the food is delicious!

The food is good and generally the service is great. However, every time you wanted something the waiters disappeared. Overall a very pleasant dinning experience, albeit a little expensive.

Recommended by barman in the Princess Louise & he was spit on. Proper London pub, well stocked, great service & plenty of character

Beef Wellington and Fish&Chips were delicious! This is a bar and a restaurant, really recommend them for high selection of food, drinks and emotions you can get here. One of the best places we've been to in London!

Exceptional real ale selection with Otter the pick on the night. Food was pretty decent upstairs with a well executed wellington the highlight.

Booked a table for 7 to see an old friend while I was over on business. Brilliant spot with a lovely private booth upstairs in the dining room, great food and drinks. Thank you!

Very good atmosphere on this V-day, the fish and ships is a must. You can recognize a good tavern by its sticky table.

Excellent address, discovered at the bend of a small alley; in this place steeped in history, the cuisine and the atmosphere come together to create an unforgettable moment. Absolutely worth trying.

Dined in with family- ordered fish and chips, the pie of the day and sticky toffee pudding. The fish was one of the best we've had in England so far.. perfectly cooked, soft and very tasty on its own (although tartare sauce was 👍). No dry/tasteless fishy! The pudding was also such a treat!! Generous in treacle sauce, great pudding taste and beautifully paired with the clotted cream. It is the pie of the day which got us very confused... Normally a fan of rich/gourmand English savoury pies.. The kitchen brought in a casserole with a few pieces of dried chicken and watery mushrooms with just the top of the casserole covered with dough. Noting this item is £28 (I think the most expensive of the menu). Although not expecting revolutionary chicken and mushroom pie, this was the most underwhelming 'pie' we had got to eat, very much a rip off of the pounds requested for it. The ambiance of the pub on its own was great and service of our waitress lovely!! If opportunity arise we will come back but avoiding any of the pies just in case (:

Good atmosphere! The fish and chips are huge and very, very good. Fast and pleasant service. Small downside: the table was really sticky.

Ships Tavern is a true gem tucked away on a quiet side street in Holborn. With its historic charm dating back to the 1600s, the upstairs dining room features original wooden booths and tables, while the downstairs bar offers a cozy, traditional pub atmosphere. The food is excellent. We started with warm sourdough bread and chicken tenders—simple but done exceptionally well. The highlight was the Sunday Roast Chicken: a generous portion of perfectly cooked chicken served with roasted root vegetables, potatoes, carrots, a crisp Yorkshire pudding, and a rich, flavorful gravy. Service was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall experience. Ships Tavern is the kind of place that delivers on both character and quality—we’re already looking forward to our next visit.

very good fish and chips & beer!

Amazing food with amazing service and ambient!

I posted previously a review but I would like to rewrite from scratch, that as a private tour guide I’m absolutely blessed to have this place. I guide my clients from Japan who can be picky with food, but all of my clients who I brought to The Ship Tavern since 2018 were very satisfied with food and the vibe. The staff are all brilliant, cheerful and attentive. I greatly trust them. I love their Fish and Chips and Beef Wellington. One of the best in London!! Thank you so so much for always accommodating me warmly, I absolutely appreciate it. Please keep up with your brilliant service :)

Fabulous experience! Loved the pub atmosphere and the traditional Sunday roast dinner. An easy walk if you’re staying anywhere in the Covent Garden area. We didn’t have reservations but Tony was very accommodating and found us a table upstairs in the dining room. Highly recommend.

Fabulous experience! Loved the pub atmosphere and the traditional Sunday roast dinner. An easy walk if you’re staying anywhere in the Covent Garden area. We didn’t have reservations but Tony was very accommodating and found us a table upstairs in the dining room. Highly recommend.

Very nice old pub. The bar snacks are on point. Got to come back for a Sunday roast soon.

This place has been serving food and libations since Edward IV...in 1549. They know what they're doing. The food was top notch. The steak and ale pie was chock full of beef and the potatoes were buttery delicious. This place has a lot of old world charm and is well worth a visit. If you want to eat upstairs, it's best to make a reservation. Lots of people tried coming at the last minute and were turned away for lack of space or reservation.

Food was absolutely amazing! Staff was so friendly! Atmosphere was warm and inviting. Definitely a must try for anyone staying in the area!

Visiting UK again. 2nd time here for their Sunday roast. Excellent food and dessert

Fabulous birthday dinner Twice.. had to go back the next evening Thank you

Came here for a Roast and we were well looked after, the food portions are very generous and the staff were great throughout. Nice selection of wines with dinner and the pork scratchings are super tasty as a snack while you're looking through the menu.. 6 of us, all went well 🙏🏾💯

The most great place in London!

Popped in for a casual bite and a beer. Best fish and chips I’ve had in years. Beer selection was a little low as I like darker ales. Friendly service and rustic vibe, would recommend!

Beef Wellington (and baked to order apple pie) - Great Dining Room

Great little pub.... Actually it's not that little 🤣

Classic London pub where Londoners gather to drink beer and watch matches. We went upstairs to the dinner room. Few tables and very friendly staff. We ate well and breathed the London air. Shocking NOTE, a person from below came up and stole the camera without us realizing it. The Marco staff immediately accepted our request for help. He told us that they had internal cameras and to go and report it to the police. Another negative NOTE, we went to the police and they didn't help us fill out a form full of questions. At 11.45pm the form crashed and we had to fill it out again. When I asked for help they told me to get help from my daughter. Conclusion ATTENTION for all tourists: they steal even inside the place.

The bar staff are great at immersing you in any games you may be playing. The atmosphere seemed great too!

Such lovely staff soo happy catia, Gordy and pagan are such beautiful souls in my my whole 60 years of living I’ve never had better service

Excellent tavern! The bar is on the ground floor and the restaurant on the first floor. This is where we had dinner. The decor and atmosphere were great, I was looking for a very British restaurant! I was not disappointed. We had fish and chips and a beef dish. The fish was fresh and delicious, the beef tasty and cooked to perfection! The gin list is very extensive. We took a very berry gin, very fruity, and a basil and orange gin, much drier, both excellent! The service is top notch. We were able to get a table quickly, but I advise you to make a reservation.

Superb, a genuine old London boozer.

This is for the Oak Room on the first floor. It's a cozy and quiet place with great food and a friendly staff. Many modern restaurants are designed to be loud and noisy, which I assume should simulate a lively atmosphere. Luckily, there are still pubs like this one, where you can find a dining area on the first floor. I went there for dinner with a coworker. We had the Leek & Potato soup, Wild Mushroom Vol-Au-Vent, Steak and the Pot Pie of the Day. Everything was delicious. The pie was big enough for my American colleague to give up eventually. I am looking forward to my next dinner here.

A real pub with typical decor. Very friendly waiters. We came because we wanted to eat Beef Wellington and we really enjoyed it. I recommend it 100%.

Beautiful old pub with a lovely atmosphere in the bar. Food reasonably priced and they brought a new fish dish without argument when I pointed out mine was undercooked

Una domenica a cena abbiamo voluto provare questa tipica taverna Inglese spinti sia dalla vicinanza con il nostro albergo sia dalle recensioni positive. E' situato in una zona centrale e molto tranquilla di Londra, a pochi minuti a piedi da Piccadilly circus. Il menù, visto il giorno, era composto dai piatti tipici della domenica in Inghilterra. Faccio notare che il giorno precedente avevano il menù del Sabato, mentre dal lunedì al venerdì servono il menù standard. Il locale è molto accogliente, al piano terra è usualmente utilizzato come pub, quindi prevalentemente per bere birra, mentre al primo piano ci sono i tavoli per la ristorazione. Non è un locale molto capiente, quindi consiglio di prenotare in anticipo. Il personale è molto attento e disponibile. Piatti abbondanti e molto buoni, buona anche la scelta di birre. Per i vini, come in molti posti a Londra, hanno solo una scarsa scelta di prodotti Italiani, e per di più, poco apprezzabili. (ma in un pub non si va certo per bere vino!!)

The fish & chips were some of the best I’ve had—crispy batter, perfectly cooked fish, and delicious fries on the side. They also have a fantastic selection of beers on tap and with something for every taste. The atmosphere is cozy and full of character, with that classic British pub charm. What really stood out, though, was the staff—friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. It’s a great place to relax, grab a pint, and enjoy a proper meal. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Came for a quick drink. Beautiful old pub located on a back street with lots of history. Great choice of drinks at standard London prices. Service was friendly and welcoming. Really relaxed chilled vibe to the place.

El asado dominical de la taberna Ship es una experiencia gastronómica increíble. Su habitación de roble decorada tradicionalmente es el espacio perfecto, elegante pero cómodo. El servicio era atento, sin embargo, nunca nos sentimos apresurados. Uno de nuestros comedores tenía alergias alimentarias y el gerente trabajó personalmente con ella para asegurarse de que su comida fuera satisfactoria. Pero por supuesto, lo más destacado fue la comida en sí! Bellamente presentado, cada una de nuestras comidas era absolutamente delicioso (y las porciones eran enormes. ) Nuestro grupo probó el pollo asado, el solomillo asado, la carne Wellington y el fletán. La mesa compartía los calamares para empezar y un pudín de toffee pegajoso para terminar. Si bien una comida un poco derrochadora, todos acordamos que valía la pena!

Spectacular food and outstanding service from delightful staff

everything was perfect! i really recommend their fish and chips, it’s the best i’ve ever had. the dining room upstairs is really fancy and well decorated.

La comida aquí es increíble. Estamos aquí para la fiesta dominical y estamos tan contentos con todo. ¡Absolutamente impresionado! El servicio es excelente también - estamos siendo servidos por Meg y Sylvania que son tan amables y serviciales.

Excelente. Quería una pinta con pescado y patatas fritas... este lugar superó las expectativas. Por lo general, Londres te estafa con a) comida sobrepreciosa o ser) comida pobre. Ninguna de las dos era aplicable aquí. El pescado medía al menos un pie de largo con masa ligera y todo precioso. ¡Además... tabla de queso para pudin! Lo que no le gusta. No te dejes llevar por lo ocupado que está abajo en el bar, mucha gente de correos. Tuve suerte comedor era tranquilo cuando llegué (5 ish) pero se llenó y la gente tenía que reservar. Obviamente como tiene 500 años de antigüedad (! ) el comedor es pequeño pero fantástico empanado de roble. Además, las facturas venían en un libro muy antiguo que se podía comprar como donación a RNLI. DEFINITIVAMENTE PONGAN ESTO EN SUS LUGARES PARA IR!

Friendly staff serves up tasty British dishes and ales. The Sunday roast menu is a must-try. This is a new favorite when in London.

Fantastic traditional tavern, delicious food, great drinks and welcoming nice staff

I took my girlfriend here to celebrate her 30th birthday and we were blown away. The food was superb, the drinks delicious, and the atmosphere was wonderful. Our server was attentive to us and just overall extremely friendly and welcoming. We were both visiting London for the first time and this was a really special experience. If you haven't visited the Ship Tavern it's time to make a reservation!

Fabulous traditional old boozer downstairs and a lovely “old school” dining area upstairs. The food was beautifully cooked and well presented. The menu choice was a cut above traditional pub food and very tempting. Service from Frederika was super friendly, helpful and professional. Will eat there again

Fancy Pub food with a separate dining hall. Michelin star Fish&Chips, Stake&Ale pie. One of my favourite place to revisit every few years

Genuine London food & hospitality experience ! Rediscovered this gem around a year ago after a 25 year absence. My God, it’s like going back in time! Nobody is on their phones, everyone (including staff are remarkably friendly), the atmosphere is one of joy! The food, is incredible, especially the Cauliflower and fish & chips! Even the house red was far better than the last time we visited back in February. A true and genuine London pub. Unlike the others, this place does not ask you to review. If it did it would have 5 stars! Been to many establishments in recent years and this is by far and away the best on offer.

The public house experience in London Special mention for the porc pie really surprising.

Such a wonderful and hospitable pub! Our waitress Meg was lovely, friendly and very accommodating of our groups food restrictions. We had an amazing dinner after an afternoon of sightseeing. Make sure to stop by on your next trip to London for the quintessential pub experience

Lovely place for Friday night and I enjoyed myself by eating dinner and drinks 😋🍻... I'll be there soon

Best Whiskey Sour I have ever had. Thank you so much to the awesome bartender who made it! Perfection!

This is supposedly the oldest tavern in London. The fish and chip is made from a whole filet of fresh cod. Quite good. Better than all the fish and chips I’ve tried in London. The meat pie was delicious also. Skip the burger; just ordinary.

Brought my sister here so she could taste the Sunday roast. Booked a table for 2pm, got seated at 2.40 and finally served at 4.15. Service was too slow. Food was excellent but at the time we had it we were starving

To the taller brown-haired Scunthorpian with the excellent beer taste who served me and my friend tonight, thanks for having us, you were excellent

What a nice surprise! We sat downstairs at the very cool old school bar. The service was excellent, the beer was amazing, and on top of that we had the best fish and chips we ever had. The English Burger didn't disappoint etiher. For a great, casual, afternoon pub lunch you can't get much better!

My first Beef Wellington at The Ship Tavern was a complete success! Tender, juicy meat, a crispy crust and delicious side dishes – simply perfect. There was also attentive service in a cozy atmosphere. Absolutely recommended!

We came as a group of 9 people, to show our friends who were visiting from Canada to lovely Sunday roast. As we walked in, we were walked upstairs to our beautifully set table, in the restaurant. The waiter (Ali) could not have been more helpful and attentive. The beef wellington was and absolute treat and the Pinot Noir was delightful. All is the stunning and traditional settings the pubs has worked so hard to retain over the year. Another exceptional experience at the Ship tavern. See you guys again soon.

Amazing Sunday lunch. Roast sirloin of beef and rump of lamb. Both superb.

Nice food and especially the atmosphere was nice. But the drinks were a little weak.

It was the 3rd time we returned to this lovely pub. The vibe is cosy and authentic yet quite elegant. Just like the food, you get the classic pub dishes with a twist as well as some other options. The hardest bit was to decide what to get! Just wanted to add a special thank you to the team who accommodated us with a table downstairs when booked upstairs as my father is disabled and how lovely and smiley was our waitress today. Ensuring we were 1000% happy with our food and drinks. If it’s not the cheapest pub in London, the price is actually really reasonable for the quality of the food, the size of the portions and all the details that make a great authentic pub. I recommended it and will return soon!

Cool old pub right off the underground down an alley. Would recommend reservations.

Nice place to taste typical London food, excellent beer.

Lovely scenic pub, shame we were rudely and begrudgingly served a pint of discoloured soda-water followed by a lager when requesting a single southern comfort and lemonade and an ale. Overcharged massively for this order. No communication with bar staff, they were dismissive, shame that such a beautiful pub is ruined by terrible service. No doubt down to some sleazy management, feel sorry for these employees.

Venerable boozer frequented by individuals from all walks of life. Visited on a bright but cold evening in Feb 2025. The pork scratchings stored in a warmed case is an exciting and rarely seen touch for £4. Bar staff are friendly and helpful (were happy to help with a glass of water for a bouquet of flowers). Glasses of Prosecco for £7.50 each are a good price point, even if I wasn’t that much of a fan of the actual Prosecco itself (nobody’s fault but mine). Restrooms are tidy, with posh hand soaps , although the hand driers are rather deafening. Just be aware the lighting can be rather dim (in keeping with the 16th century theme).

Reservamos la cena para tres en el comedor, que está encima de la casa de cerveza y en el segundo piso, para nuestra primera noche en Londres. El lugar es muy acogedor, encantador, y el personal era amable. Gran pescado y patatas fritas para el niño de 12 años y pidió fuera del menú de los niños. La esposa y yo disfrutamos empezando con la vieja y peculiar cerveza rarebit. Ni siquiera recuerdo lo que ella consiguió como principal porque estaba devorando el cofre de carne ahumada. Dios mío, era tan sabroso, tierno y delicioso. Pastel de manzana, pudín de toffee, y helado para postres y éramos una familia encantada y feliz. La experiencia fue tan buena que reservamos otra mesa para nuestra última noche también. Mientras disfrutaba del paquete de fletán, me arrepentía de mi pedido cada vez que se sacaba carne ahumada para otras mesas. Esa cerceta fue bastante memorable. Nos lo pasamos muy bien en nuestra segunda cena. Esta vez el niño pide los pescados con papas fritas más grandes del menú regular y todavía le encantó. Solo quiero señalar que los baños para el comedor no están en el mismo piso que el comedor. El baño de mujeres está en el piso del pub y el baño de hombres está en el sótano. Ninguno fue un problema para nosotros, pero esta información puede ser útil para otros con movilidad.

A group of 10 of us for Sunday lunch. The only thing that was hot was the plates. Boiled potatoes then roasted tough beef and rock hard processed Yorkshire pudding. The worst part was we mainly paid by card with the remainder as 130 cash we counted it out several time and 3 of us confirmed it was correct. The waitress turned away then back and claimed it was£10 short. We paid it not to cause upset but please be warned food not worth having at any price and the waitress was a thief

Amazing Sunday roast. Great service and atmosphere!

An exquisite hideaway. The pub below is lively and filled with a young pleasant crowd. The dining room/restaurant is top-notch. Every dish we tried was excellent as were the drinks.

Very good pub food. Beef and ale pie nice, the meat was very tender. Fish and chips is enormous !

Cracking pub. First visit but will be back

Such a great spot for a pub lunch in central London. I usually find pub food can be a bit lacking but every meal was great. We booked as a big group of 9 and the upstairs dining room is so lovely, and the team are very friendly. We had great service and everyone enjoyed their meals. The portions were big and super filling. The burgers & pot pies (both beef and chicken) were favourites from our table - but some British classics like beef wellington and venison all looked great, would definitely come back again!

Very nice typical pub, the fish and chips were excellent and large portions! The atmosphere was great Only drawback, a little expensive

A really lovely hidden away pub just around the corner from Holborn Underground Station. The food is very nice, the staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is lively. A pub I would definitely recommend! ☆☆☆☆☆

Reservamos para un asado del domingo en la taberna del barco y era 10 / 10. Tengo el pollo y nunca he visto tanta carne en un asado! Definitivamente valió la pena el dinero y no pude moverme después de él. Vi salir otra comida que se veía igual de bien, como pescado con papas fritas. El personal fue muy amable durante toda la visita. Incluso tenía las seis naciones abajo, lo que era una ventaja adicional. Definitivamente vale la pena una visita, incluso si solo aparece para una pinta

A nice little pub tucked away behind Holborn station. I’ve only really used the upstairs restaurant area which has dark wooden booths and tables and is decorated very nicely. The staff are all attentive and helpful. The food also arrives quickly, and is piping hot! Portion sizes are great. There’s lots choice from what you’d expect on a British pub menu. I’d recommend their pie of the day! Would visit again.

Delicious food and equally strong service. Highly recommend.

Dining room is nice but pub is okay. Bit of clutter and lack if seating limit its utility when busy.

They do the best pies in London.

Very polite staff, unique atmosphere

My mother and I were brilliantly looked after for the Ireland v England game - our server (who I think was called Megan) really went above and beyond - thank you!!

We visited again this old traditional pub on a Monday evening having not being for quite sometime. The first thing that struck us was the strong smell that resembled that of a dirty mop. I asked the bartender what it was and she explained it was the cleaning solution they use? Anyway the smell just lingered the whole time while we were there. That wasn’t the worse thing about the experience, that was the fact they insisted on playing loud jazz music continually. Frankly not really appreciate for a bar built in 1549.

Wow what an amazing little gem of a place. Great Sunday roast with a very old traditional English setting….we will be back:)

Some good beers in a comfortable and very typical pub environment. The ship theme doesn't feel contrived. Great pork scratchings, too. Approx £6 per pint (Jan 2025), which is about right for London, I'd say. Lovely people behind the bar who are just happy to help. Table reservations possible even in the main bar area.

My husband & I stopped by this pub after exploring the British Museum. It was easily the best food & experience that we had in London. The staff was very kind to us lost Americans & let us eat there between reservations so that we could experience the full menu. We were so extremely grateful for this. We had excellent drinks & the BEST Fish & Chips/Sunday Roast. We've been recommending this pub to anyone who will listen because it is THAT good. We can't thank them enough for making our honeymoon so special & going out of their way for us when they did not have to do so.

Very good beef Wellington Good wine list A bit expensive but probably London prices

Stopped off for a pint before dinner. Great atmosphere and great service at the bar.

Great little pub Upstairs is great for a nice meal - staff are great and friendly (yes - in London) Steak and ale pie was out of this world

great place to visit. Best service ever from Catia. Would recommend to all my friends!!! Small shoutout to Tony and Silvana, also great servers!

Popped in with friends and my dog. They were very welcoming and asked if the dog needed water and would he like a treat. Beer was excellent and the ambience really lovely. Liked it so much I'm popping in this evening as I'm in the area

Our dining experience at this London pub was nothing short of exceptional. The food was a delightful showcase of British food at its best. Coupled with fantastic service, the atmosphere became a warm and cosy ambience making it the perfect spot for a memorable meal. Highly recommended!

Great atmosphere with a long history. Good food and friendly staff. Can highly recommend this place if you are in Holborn and looking for a nice pub for dinner.

Silvana was so personable and fun. Food was great and an authentic British pub atomosphere!

Great service from Silvana! Great food & drinks as well.

Catia!!! What amazing n service. She was so kind to us, Tony was amazing too. The team were amazing. The best pro scratching all night.