When we arrived we were welcomed by the managers Sheila and Peter. Peter quickly ran us through his excellent range of real ales and we settled for a pint of Roosters each which we can strongly recommend. Sheela suggested our menu and we weren't disappointed. I had the loin of cod and my husband had the curry platter, both were... More

The food was way, way too expensive for what it was, the clientel in the bar were totally ignorant, and the charmless manager actually asked us to vacate our table before we were finished our meal. Avoid like the plague.

Why stay in Hartlepool when The Ship is only 6 miles out. The rooms are separate to the main building very nice and spotlessly clean. The restaurant food was excellent with fabulous service. They made me feel very welcome. I will definitely go back when I am in the area.

I have now stayed at the ship three times on business and can't say a bad word about it. The bar has an open fire which roars and a great selection of real ales and ciders. In the restaurant I have had three superb steaks with seafood that I couldn't fault. The guest rooms are amongst the cleanest I have... More

I have been staying at the Ship for a night, sometimes two nights every week, for the last 8 months and on EVERY occasion the stay and hospitality (especially the food and drink) have been second to none. The accommodation is always spotless, the food fantastic, and the reals ales flawless! Peter, Sheila the staff and regulars have always made... More

Ate at The Ship Friday's early bird special,with an excellent selection of real ales and choice of menu. My partner recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease asked what options there were. The Chef ( not just a cook) Sheila couldn't have been more helpfull,although not on the menu board served up a delicious chicken infused with goats cheese and spinach,and had... More

I guess one or two people have either been exceptionally unlucky or they get their kicks from complaining. Ive been visiting the Ship Inn for more than 10 years now and everytime i`m left to wonder why I ever go anywhere else. The best real ale I've found anywhere in the country and a fantastic menu offering great value. If... More

We ate at the Ship last night and had a very poor meal - we were not staying in the accommodation. The ambience of the bar/dining room was not appealing, with everything in dour shades of brown, and intermittent background music that kept sticking. Also they had a strange habit of knocking very loudly on the kitchen door to indicate... More

My husbands cousin had booked us into the ship inn, we didn't know what to expect but I must say that we were not disappointed , we were made really welcome by Peter and Sheila , the accommodation was superb , was spotless and clean , the bed comfortable , the bathroom really good and it also had a great... More