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Could be better. Barmaids very talkative to the regular locals, perhaps too much so.
Music should be turned down or better still, off.
Beer was OK though.
Interesting building.
maybe - 21 May 2014 21:12 |
This could be one of the best pubs in mortehoe unfortunatly its barstaff prevent it from being so,i have just spent a week in mortehoe and called in the ship every night but found it odd that the same round of drinks were a different price each time , we did question this but got no answer ,we were then charged for a drink we didnt receive after questioning this mistake the barmaids reactions were very rude and unprofessional calling my husband a liar and saying they were sick of us complaining they then refused to serve us,after this most people in the pub left becauae they were disgusted in the barmaids attitude , we wont be going again, too much drinking going on behind the bar and too many mistakes being made.
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I had an excellent lunch here last September - homemade fish cakes which actually had fish in them! A couple of welcome pints of Otter washed them down and the friendly barman suggested using the little patio overlooking the church if I wanted to catch a few rays.
OK slightly pricey but then it's a short season up here in North Devon.
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Would not normally write a negative review but I feel compelled as this was one of the worst meals I've ever had in a pub. We waited for over an hour even though the pub was relatively quiet for a Saturday and when the food arrived it was terrible. Undercooked chips made in stale cooking oil was the low point. When I asked for some 'cooked chips' I got given another bowl of the horrible ones. The service was rude and the prices were very overpriced for what was delivered.
Seems such a shame that in such a beautiful setting there is not one pub that serves freshly made, seasonal and local food with local ales. The pubs really did let mortehoe down... for anyone visiting I recommend fish and chips or a bbq in the campsite.
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Found this to be a very pleasant pub. Situated next to the chip shop it has a little garden area at the front to watch the world shuffle by. Plenty of space inside and is all low-hanging beams and tradition. Welcomes Dogs and Children so long as neither makes a mess, and the beers Exmoor and Doom Bar were decent. Meals were a bit pricey, but the aforementioned chip shop wasn't so bear that in mind.
Accepts Credit cards so long as the purchase is over �10. No Cash points in Mortehoe and the nearest is in Woolacombe.
Highly recommended.
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The previous comment from bobbones is offensive in his description of the bar staff at the Chich. If anyone is stupid it is bobbones who has spelt Mortehoe incorrectly, and failed to use capital letters for the names of pubs.
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best pub in morthoe without a doubt, the smugglers rest is full of plebs and the chich has the most annoyingly stupid and ugly bar people ive ever seen
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myself and members of my family frequent the ship aground every year, and have always found the staff there very polite and helpful, especially vince he is a great barman, also the food there is excellent,and would recommend the pub to anyone.
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WOW - i dont think i have EVER come across such a RUDE bar lady in my life. There was no reasoning with the her when i asked for an amount of �2.80 to be refunded after they had overcharged me on my food order, instead of an apology me and my friends received a mouthful of vulgar abuse(i was told it was my fault as i couldnt read properly???) aswell as arms flaying and banging on the bar, we were then asked to leave the pub - im absolutely astounded by this womens behaviour and so were many of the other punters. Its such a shame as i had been coming to Morthoe for many years but luckily there are other pubs to visit as me or my friends and family will not be going near The Ship Aground again.
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Lovely pub in a great location. Good beer but food can sometimes be a bit slow if busy. Spacious and kids welcome in back & upstairs bars. Pleasant tables outside.
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