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Eating at The Ship is always brilliant - really amazing food and lovely atmosphere - but I think this occasion deserves a special mention as we had the most wonderful evening despite a local power cut (where pretty much every other business had to close). The Ship staff were determined to go ahead and, after phoning to give us a heads up, provided a perfect candlelight atmosphere and and even more perfect food (somehow without electricity!) The Christmas menu was every bit as amazing as we had hoped. The staff coped amazingly with the lack of power and large amount of guests, all of whom seemed to be having a brilliant time. A really special Christmas evening with friends. Thank you.

A very nice, cozy place with an excellent brunch! A big thank you to the waiter Yohan, a Frenchman, who took great care of us by advising us on our choice of dishes! A real treat! Thank you! Reservations recommended, it’s not very big.

The best curry around without a doubt! I’ve been going here for a number of years now and it’s always an amazing experience both sit down and takeaway.

Seems a bit harsh to give it a 3 star, the burrito was excellent, the service was good, we were getting takeaway so atmosphere wasn't a thing. The issue i had was really the price, at almost £10 per burrito it's not cheap, for what is considered to be peasant food. I love LOVE burritos and will be back here but considering the price, not too often.

Visited the restaurant and had a fantastic meal the previous week so thought we’d try a takeaway, polar opposite! Prawn curry had 6 prawns in a watery gravy, chicken curry very bland and again sparse chicken in watery sauce. So disappointed

Fantastic little place if you can get a table. Brilliant ‘Laptop free’ policy. Great Dirty Chai Latte. Didn’t have time for a sausage roll but they look great.

Orden de entrega esta noche. Desafortunadamente mi kebab no estaba muy caliente esta noche y aproximadamente media hora más tarde de la hora preordenada. La comida era sosa y el pan pitta estaba empapado en líquido / aceite. En general una experiencia muy decepcionante y no volveré a pedir un kebab de entrega.

Lovely place to eat, lovely staff, best fish bar in Hexham by far! I came here yesterday and ordered my family a meal each, and wow it was filling. I personally ordered a jumbo cod and chips and some homemade curry sauce and it was excellent.

I have consistently found great food, and great service here.. but there is a clear "set" that 1885 wishes to appeal to. It's not ideal for kids and families. Possibly depending on the time of day and whether they have residents upstairs. On my last visit I was asked politely by the owner not to return because my toddlers disturbed the residents upstairs (we came for dinner between 5-7pm). My kids were excited/activated and they are both young/high pitched but they weren't unreasonable, in my opinion. It's a gorgeous venue, and I can't rate the servers highly enough, I have always been treated kindly and attentively, but I won't be rushing back, I wouldn't feel welcome.

The hot chocolate is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend it! I’ve already been back twice.

Great food. Definitely will be ordering loads more.

Ordered from here a few times. The food is always delicious.

Excelente comida, masa crujiente y sin grasa excesiva, enormes tamaños de porción. No hay nada de qué quejarse. Definitivamente volveré.

Best Thai food we had in the UK. Very authentic and delicious. Definitely worth the 50 mins drive from Oxford.

The fish was delicious and their fries deserve a special mention. The menu had a variety of mains to choose from as well as desserts.The service was prompt and the atmosphere most pleasant.