The Ship

Giving the Ship 5 stars purely for nostalgic reasons! I havent been in there for nearly 31 years, but when Jardines moved to Crutched Friars in the late 80s it became the regular lunchtime pub with my dear colleagues John & Barbara. In those days it was a Wm Youngers House and we loved the Scottish Ales and cozy atmosphere. Being so small inside, it was our pub just for the 3 of us, although we occasionally entertained Underwriters from CIGNA or General Accident there. I even had my pre wedding drink-up in the upstairs room in May 92. Thankyou The Ship, Hart St, I will never forget you!❤️

Oh, where do I even begin to describe the wonderful experience I had at this tiny British pub?! First of all, let me just say that it's small, but don't let that deter you, because this pub packs a mighty punch when it comes to character and charm. We walked in on a Friday night after just flying in from Australia and we were hit with a wave of Britishness that almost knocked me off my feet. From the wooden bar stools to the cozy fireplace, everything about this place screams "God Save the Queen!" But the best part was definitely the local professionals who had all gathered to end the week. The beer selection was good. They had a variety of brews on tap. After such a long day it was like drinking liquid gold, if liquid gold tasted like a refreshing ale. Now, I will say that the pub's size did make for some interesting social interactions. My partner ended up helping one of the work groups carry out a chap who had clearly had a great time that afternoon! But honestly, those quirks just added to the overall charm of the place. It's like a cozy little cocoon where you can escape from the outside world and just enjoy some good beer and good company. So if you're ever in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by this pint-sized pub. You won't regret it!