The Ship Tavern in Camden

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

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!

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 !!!

All very good and the waitress really helpful

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

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 !

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

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.

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

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

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.

🚇 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Lovely fish and chips! Great pub! Cozt atmosphere!

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

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.

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.

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

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!

Delicious food in traditional English pub

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

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

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.

Great traditional pub with a nice clientele. Came here two times today to enjoy a pint and atmosphere with my son. Will probably come again during the next fee days.

Ship Tavern serves some of the best British food I've had. Very flavourful, high quality food at a price which is very reasonable for the location. Service was excellent and the range of alcohol, from beers, wines to spirits never disappoints. I got the pie of the day (steak and Gunness) and my gf got the bangers and mash - both were top tier. We got a sausage roll to share, with the spicy tomato sauce it is served with, probably the best sausage roll I've ever had!

Great pub. Great food. Great service Highly recommended

Atmospheric old pub of great historic interest. Very busy bar (England playing in Euro 2024) but service efficient. Delightful upstairs dining room with moulded ceiling, an oasis of calm where we enjoyed excellent food (pies of the day). We will return!

Very nice place. A historic pub of London. In the floor the classic pub and up the restaurant. We spent a evening in the restaurant. The dishes are very good and the waiters very special people. A place to go. Very easy to arrive. It is good to book.

I’m sure this is a lovely pub six nights out of the week but Sunday roast day is not worth anyone’s time. For reasons I can’t understand, the place was only moderately attended yet the service was slow, the food overcooked, and with no exaggeration took well over an hour and a half for an overcooked carving slice of roast lamb, a burnt Yorkshire pudding, and some braised vegetables to arrive. One person next to us actually received his meal only to immediately send it back and walk out the door without paying. The fried burrata and heirloom tomatoes we ordered on the side were truly delicious, but honestly stick to the beer here.

We were very well received, the food is excellent (the “baked apple pie” is a delight!), the place is very beautiful.

A real historical gem of a pub, and great cask beer.

WOW .. stumbled on to this place .. ate twice in the upstairs dining room .. just a stunning place .. jazz music set the scene.. food was excellent .. highly highly recommend. (did not eat in the more chaotic pub downstairs)

Beef Wellington was awesome, good selection of tap beers…

Great bar, great atmosphere and even better bevvies

I’m super excited to leave a review for the service I have received from this restaurant. It was warm and lovely and welcoming atmosphere. Me and my girlfriend had a really nice dinner. We enjoyed the food and environment. Specially beef Wellington was so delicious. I would recommend this place if anyone looking for beef wellington. Cheers

This Sunday, my family and I had the best dinner experience in the ship tavern, the roast chicken was very good and the roast beef was incredible, we had a great experience with the entire team they were very friendly, I recommend it to everyone, good atmosphere.

I was at the restaurant on Sunday, my family and I were very happy and satisfied with our orders and the service of the staff, we ate the Rost beef wellington share and the Kids burger, the sauces were delicious, thank you and I hope to return soon to try the other dishes, the dessert I highly recommend the toof puding.

I’m quite surprised by the many 5-star reviews for The Ship Tavern. The building is old and charming in an old -building way. Meaning, looks nice in dim light but might be scary in full light (just supposing here, I don’t have proof). My wife and I had dinner on a Sunday evening. My beef Wellington was basically inedible, a small lump of tough super well done beef in pastry. I don’t know how to cook beef to such exhaustion without burning the pastry. Maybe it was microwaved or sat under a heat lamp forever. There was a savory gravy, very herby, but it is a mystery how the gravy was made. Certainly not from the beef Wellington. The gravy was very thick, as if with a lot of cornstarch or agar. I wouldn’t be surprised if the gravy was from a carton. The beef came with two of the saddest Yorkshire puddings. Completely flat, they might never have been fluffy. Hard disks. My wife had the haddock and she reports overcooked. On the positive side my accompanying vegetables were fine. All portions are too huge for a normal person to eat, but this vision of over-abundance might be a plus for some folks. We ordered the burrata starter. The burrata seemed to be charred a bit, which I’ve never seen before but was interesting. The burrata does not come with bread. A big football game was going on while we visited, so there was a lot of positive energy downstairs in the bar. If you must visit, stop by for a drink but don’t bother to stay for a meal.

One of the most remarkable London pubs. A gin hub, too.

Nice, tucked out the way pub. Good food, good service.

Love this place! Just stumbled across this little gem as we came off the tube in Holborn in need of a drink! Ended up coming back the following day for the Scotch egg and Pork pie of the bar menu and they were the best I have ever had! Can't wait to come back!