The Ship Tavern in Camden

Incredible roast here yesterday (Sunday) with friends. The atmosphere is amazing, the service is great and the food is unreal!! We'll be coming here again!

Hidden gem. Great Sunday roast. We had the turkey and it was excellent. Best roast we’ve had in London :)

This charming pub offers a delightful dining experience. The tapas were both delicious and substantial. The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive. Highly recommended

Wonderful experience. Nearly a 500 year old establishment. Great ambiance. The steak and ale pie was superb. Warmed us up on a cold London night. Great friendly service too!

We travelled down from Cambridge a few weeks ago for a meal here and wow what a lovely pub, both the food and service was exceptional, we look forward to coming back.

We went here two days in a row. First day we had the beef brisket (order this, sooo good !) and the pork sirloin, very refined kitchen. And today we went for a classic with the Fish and chips. Good, honest food. Really cosy setting now for Christmas especially, with a jazz music playing in the background. Real Nice personnel as well. Tip: book a table in advance !

Weird!!! Food was amazing, BUT when we turned up, we got told our table wasn't ready, we waited about 25 minutes, when we sat and ordered, I ordered the beef Wellington, which was amazing, but asked for no cabbage, food turned up about 45 minutes later, with Cabbage on, I asked if she'd send back. We then had the food which was amazing, ha d no pudding and asked for the bill, withing 2 minutes of paying the bill we was asked, can you move on, this table is now booked. Ridiculous!! We got the table late, ate the food, paid the bill, but then asked to move on.... Really weird, frustrating, but lovely all at the same point!

Another great Sunday roast at our favorite neighborhood restaurant. We always depend on this gem for outstanding service and exceptional food. It is obvious they care about providing a superior experience.

Such a cosy place and plenty of good, traditional english food! Very worthwile taking a detour for.

Nice pub and great atmosphere, very polite and helpful staff

Busy, well located with great atmosphere

Gave a 1-star rating because I was pickpocketed on the way up to the Oakroom when walking through the pub on the first floor. There was obviously a staircase from street level to bring us directly to the second floor where the dining area was BUT one guy who was smoking at the entrance at street level stopped us from using that staircase, and told us to walk through the pub because “it is much easier”. Rubbish! He was in cahoots with the pickpocket! Diners beware!

I knew I only had one chance to have a traditional Sunday Roast in London, so I did my research and chose carefully. The Ship Tavern delivered on every level. The food, ambiance, history, and location really ticked all my boxes. Our party of three, all decided on the beef option. Included with the perfectly cooked, medium rare meat, was a Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes, a medley of root vegetables, gravy, and horseradish sauce. We were all so full when we finished, we almost skipped dessert. Thank goodness we did not give into that foolish urge. The Kraken Rum sticky toffee pudding, topped with a little clotted cream, was amazingly delicious, and worth every calorie. 10/10

Beautiful Pub inside and out. Dog friendly, staff are great, coffee & wine were good. Will definitely be back to eat as the food on the menu looked really tasty and unlike the typical pub fare.

Really just average overall. The calamari was overcooked and very chewy. Fish and chips turned soggy after a few minutes. Burgers overcooked. Nice atmosphere though

Great food. The staff were great. They found us a more comfortable seat for my wife who is using crutches which made her very happy. Can't fault the place.

Great food and nice atmosphere but pretty expensive at £50 for a beer, a pie, and a pudding.

You must make a reservation if you want to eat upstairs. It's worth it though. The food was the most flavorful I had while visiting London. The cheesecake massive!

A place I hadn't been to for a number of years, and it's better than I remember! Well-cooked, traditional dishes, served by excellent staff, plus a good range of real ales. What more could you want!

Typical food from England. Was very tasty and pleasant. The employee's compliment about my shoes was lovely. It seems very family-like.

we got the seasonal promotion drink that was advertised on the boards outside The Pumpkin Margarita and it was the nastiest drink i’ve ever had. The fries were really nice especially the sauce but Do Not get the Pumpkin Margarita !!!

Super feines Restaurant, typisch British und super lecker! Personal sehr Aufmerksam! Vielen Dank Marco und Federica! Ihr habt den Abend unvergessen gemacht!

All very good and the waitress really helpful

Been on my visit list for ages and did not disappoint.Lovely pub hidden down a side street.Had half of there anniversary IPA and poured in a proper beer glass.Will definitely pay more visits 🍺❤️

I am a regular customer of the Oak Room at The Ship Tavern and it is one of my favourite places to have a meal for many reasons. I usually have their Beef Wellington, as it is one of my favourite dishes, but even the starters are all well cooked and tasty. Also, their sticky toffee pudding is divine and I like how they serve it with clotted cream instead of ice cream like many other places. However, what really makes The Ship Tavern special is the amazing staff. Everyone (and I mean everyone) is friendly, helpful and welcoming. Even when they are very busy, they make time to make sure you are comfortable or just have a quick chat. It really makes a difference. I always look forward to my next visit to The Ship Tavern and definitely recommend it if you want to have great British food in a friendly and relaxing environment.

Loved the many types of beers you can have there. I suggest trying two or three

A very lively pub (even during the week), and with very good burgers. Highly recommended for having dinner and enjoying the local atmosphere.

Loved the Thai food, spring rolls excellent, we had the sharing plate......really great place, we will try Sunday roast next!!

Unfortunately the Sunday roast didn't live up to the expectations. The place is magnificent and with lots of history, but the meal regardless the massive size was deficient. UPDATE----- I know I have tried many places serving Sunday Roast, I would say meat was a bit too red, and the vegetables had an odd taste, maybe not using excessive cabbage would help? The gravy was nice and you can ask for more which is a plus. But the Yorkshire pudding tasted a bit burnt, however good size and you would feel full afterwards

We ate at the oak room, super cozy inside. Service was friendly , and the Sunday roast was great. Will come back for sure !

I've been to this pub a few times now, sometimes just for a drink and occasionally for dinner. The pub itself is on the ground floor and offers a good selection of beers and a nice chatty atmosphere. The upstairs though is the gem, a really lovely and typically English restaurant. On my last visit I had pork belly and it was delicious, my friends had pie of the day and turbot respectively. All the food was eaten and thoroughly enjoyed, even though the portions were enormous. Our waitress was really charming and efficient. The wood panelling and total decor is classy. Nothing to dislike in my view.

It is so crowed so you must booking a table also during the week

A warm welcome, a confortable place to seat and to eat . OK a bit noisy but with a big table and people who forget they are not "at home" and it is not the restaurant to be blamed. A very good pie and a very good dessert . We shall go at our next trip to London

This is an amazing pub. So old and cosy and the restaurant section upstairs is an equally amazing atmosphere as the downstairs. Real fire, tasty hearty food, brilliant service! We'll definitely be coming back

Harks back to ye olde London! A truly beautiful place to eat.

We are traveling from the states and wanted to enjoy a classic English pub, this was it! The vibe was great. Good music, excellent service and the food was superb. Highly recommend the bangers & mash.

What a deliciously authentic experience! Being from the Midwest, I am a total meat and potatoes gal, often making pot roasts and such. When I learned about Sunday Roast tradition in England - I had to try it. I decided on Ship Tavern due to their incredible reviews and historic ambiance and centuries of business. It did not disappoint and exceeded my expectations properly. I chose the beef sirloin Sunday roast plate, and made a reservation online in the morning day of. Note: I was a solo diner (that was flaked on) so I recommend you secure ahead of time bc I think it was just dumb luck. They make their own house gin, so I started off with a g&t which was v refreshing. Next, the meal came. What a gorgeous plate of food! Unlike American pot roast where they use chuck typically and the veggies are cooked so soft -- this was much fresher; cabbage still had a crunch and the carrots more firm and tasted like they were straight from their garden. The meat was beef sirloin and although some pink, not raw or bloody. Tasted fairly lean with minimal fat. The potato's were my favorite and crispy on the outside and soft but firm on the inside. Everything perfectly seasoned and the gravy was a nice enhancement and not salty - perfect for the Yorkshire pudding to make it more softer bread like. Service was top notch; attentive and warm. Atmosphere was so great -- I'd compare it to HMS Bounty in Ktown (iykyk). I sat downstairs at the bar, but it was still a regular table which I appreciated and made the meal comfortable and relaxed. Thank you so much for a delightful meal. I won't forget it! PS - woman near me got the vegetarian cauliflower option on the Sunday roast menu and it looked awesome! Smokey yummy with great presentation.

very cozy place, the service is very good, the food is also not bad for such a price, it took maybe a little more taste, but overall everything is really good, the house wine is great, would I go there again, I really do. on the first floor of the restaurant you can also taste many different beers. after delicious food and a cold glass of beer I was satisfied

We stayed 2 minutes within walking distance of this pub, and were rewarded with a sweet & cozy night cap 4 nights out of the 7 in London. We’ll definitely need to dine in next time, but the sticky toffee pudding was delicious.

Cool old pub. Regular pub fair. Lacking vegan options, but great place for atmosphere and lively crowd.

A delicious lunch with very friendly service. Definitely recommended!!

Great vibes and good selection of beers.

Great place for an evening beer. Sitting place is hard to find.

Anything that's been in business for 475 years must be good! Serves the best chips I've ever eaten!

What a wonderful pub the opened in 1549. Great staff and beer selection. The atmosphere was gorgeous. The history was amazing.

I've been on holiday from the U.S. for a couple of weeks, and this has been a wonderful pub around the corner from my hotel to visit. Lily and the rest of the staff have been delightful.

Loved the fish and chips, it was crispy and complemented the tartar sauce.

Very nice place. Among the multitude of such places in London, many of them have their own unique character. This is also the case here. Of course, the food is very good and varied. As you can see, interestingly presented. Everyone will find something for themselves. On the one hand, people want to visit new places, but there are also places to which they want to come back.

Visited twice last weekend, first for happy hour Friday, and then returned for Sunday Roast. The food, presentation and atmosphere were all extraordinary. The staff are pleasant, friendly, & efficient. A special shout out to Marco for his kindness and hospitality. We enjoyed the roast chicken with wonderful roasted potatoes and delicious sautéed leeks and cabbage. The sticky toffee pudding was the best we’ve had.

What a brilliant pub. Amazing people working here, so welcoming.

A genuine hidden gem of London. Their pies are to die for and make a spectacular sharing dish. The oak paneled dining room is gorgeous and the staff are attentive.

🚇 Holborn 🍺 £6.90 Cruzcampo The Ship Tavern is located in a narrow alleyway near Lincoln’s Inn Fields in Holborn. The nearest Tube is Holborn which is just around the corner. This pub was established in 1549, at the height of the English Reformation when Catholicism became illegal, it was used to shelter Catholic priests and hold secret Catholic services. The pub takes its name from shipping on the now-subterranean River Fleet, which ran through Holborn in the 16th Century. The pub you see today was built by Youngers in 1923. The main bar is located on the ground floor, is dimly lit and sets a very atmospheric tone. The walls are clad in dark wood panels and adorned by numerous nautical memorabilia. The servery is located on the left hand side and has a huge rowing oar above the counter. Opposite the servery are some drinking ledges by beautiful leaded windows. Close to the entrance is a cosy nook, at the back of the bar is a comfy banquette with a few circular tables. If you head upstairs you’ll find a dining room called The Oak Room. This is a stunning setting with mahogany panelling, antique paintings, cosy booths and a roaring open fire in the winter. The beer selection was excellent, there is a good mix of familiar favourites, a couple of London craft and six cask ales. I decided on a Cruzcampo, my pint was top drawer, price point was expensive. The food menu is elevated pub classics, Fish & Chips costs £21, Roasts are available on a Sunday. I arrived just before 3pm on a cloudy Friday afternoon in April. The pub was busy with a mix of local workers and few exploring tourists. I got talking to a friendly chap at the bar who was having a few scoops before his train home to Luton. The service was first class, the team here are friendly, welcoming and were happy for me to mooch about. One of the reasons I love exploring London pubs is finding hidden gems like @theshiptavern . I loved the dimly lit ambiance, the traditional dark wood interior, the Dickensian-style candlelit dining room and the warm hospitality. This is a must visit London Pub. ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 19.04.24

This place holds special memories for me but notwithstanding that, this is a lovely tucked away pub in Holborn. The staff were outstanding, if you can find it, visit!

Favourite old pub in the neighborhood. Great staff and a slice of history also.

Very cute little pub near Holborn Station :) Staff are very friendly <3 had a pint of Guinness £7 which is a good price for London. Nice venue, very colour with lovely photos of its tradition, celebrating 475 years i think it said? That’s extraordinary, very warm welcome and comforting, nice music and great service. Will defo come again :)

Upstairs for dining -- cozy (small and tight), downstairs is the tavern. Wonderful atmosphere with standing room outside. Everything from bar snacks to small dishes to real meals; I had the smoked chorizo and the pot pie of the day, and onion rings another time. Beers on tap and plenty of gins, including one only available at Ships!

Amazing food and staff. The atmosphere is also just what you want for an ol' pub. Great respite for dinner from the hectic surrounds of Holborn

Didnt eat just had a few drinks but was a good atmosphere.

Super friendly staff. Excellent beer selection. Great music. And an upstairs top notch dining room. Totally worth the visit.

Delicious! Wonderful atmosphere and customer service. The food was amazingly delicious.

Ate upstairs in the restaurant and the chicken pot pie was outstanding! So very good.

Called in for a pint and a bar snack. Ordered meat pie,side of chips and onion rings. Must say best chips i have ever had and friendly and helpful staff. Only get to London once or twice a year and this place will now be on my itinerary ever time.

Roast is great and atmosphere is nice, but staff is horrible! DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!!!

I loved this pub, first it catches your attention, it has 475 years of history, the atmosphere is very good, the service is very friendly, the only thing is that as I am a smoker, some tables or benches outside would have been appreciated.

Very good place. Good music, Good people and good beer.

A fantastic pub slightly hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Holborn.

The pint is an average pub in London your paying £6+ but the staffs attitude to homeless people was disgusting. A homeless man was talking to a table next to me and my friend before a memeber of staff came over and violently shoved him. The man then fell quite hard in to our standing table and the only reason he didn’t fall to the floor was because the barrel and I caught him. This treatment of homeless people or people asking for money is inexcusable and can’t not be explained with reason. After this even I spoke to the man who said he was asking for money to find somewhere to stay the night. The member of staff was hanging around and keeping a close eye on him at all time. The man then moved on without causing any issue at all. Management need to look at their attitude towards people. I will not be going back.

We tried both pot pies of the day (one with chicken and leek and the other one beef with ale) and the fish n chips dish. They were all very tasty! What we appreciated was the fact that you could try the ales before ordering!! Very friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely go back for drinks at the pub!

Very warm welcome from Marco and the team. Delicious food in a beautiful pub. The venison was perfectly cooked. Sunday roast also recommended. One of the best pub kitchens in town

Had dinner 2 nights in August, the 20th and 21st. Dinner outstanding . Marco and his staff amazing service. Dinner on the 21st Marco was down short handed by 1 staff member. Never missed a beat. A++++

Watch out. The have a scam with the credit/debit cards where they charge double. Many people are reporting this NOT SAFE.

Old tavern from 16th century with good service. Beers were good but the teas were below average. They could get better quality ones

The fish and chips was wonderful and so were the drinks.

Very beautiful British (very very British ). We had a dinner during our travel in London. Wonderful menu and excellent service. Recommended for a British dinner or easily something to drink 🍺

Excellent! Staff, food, and environment was very nice. Recommended for sure to stop and have a good roast.

Service was great very friendly and helpful. Food was not so good. Chicken salad was tough and smothered in dressing (I specifically asked for dressing on the side). Cheese toastie was deep fried and beer was flat

Excellent atmosphere and delicious food. Service was top notch. London pub food at its best. Memorable.

The best Sunday roast in London! How delicious everything is, how friendly and how good! We loved the experience, the atmosphere and the food!

Enjoyed our first meal in London here. Great service and atmosphere.

Excellent food quality, really helpful staff. Almost zero waiting times. Everything well cooked and well served. I find the cost of the dishes fair both for quality and location

Went here a couple times while I'm London. 475 years old. Wow! Food is quite good with a modern menu, but still having some old favorites. I'd say that it feels more up to date than you'd expect of an ancient pub, so if you're looking for something ancient feeling and acting, perhaps try the Cheshire Cheese. Ancient-acting isn't always better though. 😉 Scotch eggs are great and they make them from scratch to order. This is a good place to grab food and a couple beers.

Lovely very old traditional pub, Sunday roast very tasty (you need to be prepared for the size of portion)huge! Very friendly and nice staff...Will be back

A great bar in Holborn. We always make sure to stop in for a drink whenever we are in London.

Just cool sitting in a place sipping a beer that's been around for almost 500 years.

Lovely fish and chips! Great pub! Cozt atmosphere!

This pub is steeped in history, it is like stepping back into another era, the beer is great, the bar staff were happy and friendly , pretty.much my fulfilling my thoughts on a what a perfect pub should be like. They do food but I only had time for a quick pint which is a shame but I'm sure I will be back at some point in the future.

Great sunday roast...food was delicious.

Lovely spot great atmosphere lots of potential with food but not very clean. Tables tends to be sticky and the toilets are always filthy.

Nice pub with good food. Tasty beers and good desserts. The atmosphere was also very pleasant. If I'm ever in London again, I will definitely come back.

Great food and atmosphere at this classic pub.

Great location, yummy food, very friendly staff

We ordered a Sunday roast. One with chicken and one with beef. It was very good and very filling.

Always a fan of this little pub. A great pint, good food and lovely atmosphere.

The brisket was outstanding along with the Burrata (sp?). The beer selection was plentiful and the Gin drink hit the spot after a long day in the hot sun. I would definitely recommend finding a way to go there. Such a great diversion from the pub food we get back in the states.

Excellent service, delicious food, great atmosphere. This places got it all. Been there a couple times and loved it each time. This is one of the places where you could bring your friends who visiting London. Sadly I don’t have a video of one of the meals which they serve with a domed lid with steam inside, looks impressive! and taste amazing as well. Their desserts are very good too! So, basically anything they serve will not disappoint you. Definitely recommend! The staff is always nice and polite.

Veldig bra! Koselig stemning! Første gang i London og spurte på hvilken øl vi skulle ta! Vi fikk smake på alle før vi valgte! Veldig bra betjening!

Absolutely delicious ! Thanks Marco and the team for a great night. We'll be back !

This is a wonderful pub with excellent food and service. Would recommend to anyone who asks.

Delicious food in traditional English pub

The tavern looks like a fine place and seems like it has good history but the management is absolutely the rudest I have experienced. We had planned a special night with visiting friends. We made a reservation on the website that we had proof of in an email response from the restaurant. We arrived on time (5min early actually). When we greeted the hostess, she said there was no reservation in system. When we asked for the manager, he told us we had missed our reservation. We pointed to the time showing we were in fact early. It became clear during the course of the conversation that they had given our table to someone else and did not want to admit it. When we asked them to honour or our reservation, the manager told us to bugger off. When the hostess finally tried to come to our aid, be helpful, and offer an alternative, the manager growled at her to shut up. This restaurant management is very dishonest. This experience ruined what could have been a special night.