September 2025 by Richard Bennett
Back at The Ship for breakfast?and still impressed
Second time here, and it didn?t disappoint. Went for the full English again, and everything was spot-on: bacon crisp, eggs just how I like them, and the tea? Strong, proper, and served with no fuss.
Place has a calm, local feel?no rush, no noise, just a decent start to the day. Staff were friendly without being over the top, and it?s clear they know how to keep things consistent.
Definitely earned its spot on my regulars list.
August 2025 by Rich Bennett
?????????? Breakfast at The Ship
Brilliant full English?crispy bacon, perfect eggs, and proper hash browns.
Friendly staff, cosy pub vibe, and great value for money.
Easily one of the best breakfasts in town.
August 2025 by Sunil Chopra
Parked our car at the road side opposite the establishment and walked into the Pubs grounda. The Outside covered seating area was devided into numerous sections appropriately named Cabins which were numbered. The seating, although plentiful, was in effect picnic tables, but with extremely narrow seating surfaces, image attached, ideally suited for people under 5 foot with very short legs. For others it was a struggle. Once you have folded yourself into the tight space and play a balancing act with your body on the narrow bench, you end up playing footsie with the person sitting opposite.
We went and ordered our food and drink and paid for it and the food was brought to our Cabin.
My chosen lunch was the sweet chilli chicken jacket potato with coleslaw as a paid optional accessory, image attached.
Considering I was the second last person to place my order, my food came amongst the first, so thank you, but it did generate some remarks around the table.
The jacket potatoe was soft throughout, and perfectly cooked and was piling hot. The salad was finely shredded/sliced and nice and crispy which was good but without any form of dressing. The optional coleslaw was very tasty and creamy indeed, well done. I was expecting battered and sliced pieces of chicken with sweet chilli dip. However I was served small cubed pieces with a texture reminiscent of plant based chicken or extra firm tofu, this was disappointing, perhaps this can be addressed. Would be nice to have the use of a fresh pepper mill. The place was busy, so that is always good for the business.
July 2025 by caramel short
We were a party of 7 celebrating a birthday. The cream teas were amazing, generous portions, good value, fresh sandwiches, & cakes. Fresh warm scones & plentiful tea, all beautifully presented. The menu also provided a good selection of lunch dishes, the Thai curry was very good. Very friendly helpful staff & great service.
July 2025 by Denis Webb
Great food . polite friendly staff
July 2025 by Sharon Megran
Went there with friends very impressed good tasty food well presented and staff very friendly.
June 2025 by Danny Gallacher
Lovely pub. Lovely staff. Good food. Good drinks selection.
June 2025 by Steve Gunn
As always amazing
March 2025 by Jo Adams
Took my mum out for afternoon tea for her 80th birthday. There were 7 of us and a baby at short notice. I don't even know where to start, the food and the service were amazing. We had more than enough for a very reasonable price. The whole experience was fantastic. We're definitely going again. Thank you so much
March 2025 by Steve Saltmarsh
Took my kids here today for Sunday dinner and I had the best pub roast ever. my daughter rarely finishes her food but she ate everything on her plate today. The staff were great and the facilities were excellent. can't fault this pub at all. will definitely be going back soon!
January 2025 by Angie Jones
My family and I have been to The Ship quite a few times over the years since I moved to East Tilbury and always have a lovely meal. My parents arranged a last minute 50th wedding anniversary lunch there today. We cannot thank Tracey and her team enough for all their hard work today, serving 29 of us with ease, and everyone loved the food and the choice of food, which was cooked to perfection by Paul and his kitchen team. As said above, we cannot thank them all enough ... looking forward to going back there soon! xx
October 2024 by janet chandler
Nice food ,friendly staff
October 2024 by Nick robert Lay
Great place to eat and have a drink with friends.. Seating outside for the summer months. Highly recommend
October 2024 by Louise Squibb
First time I have been here had the afternoon tea it was beautiful we had to much but was given tubs to put leftovers in service was quick and quick to clean after people left staff was welcoming and very helpful
October 2024 by Dwayne D'souza
Nice and clean interior and atmosphere. No food on Sundays unfortunately. Close to coalhouse fort park, which makes for a nice post drink stroll.
