please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Loved the myriad of individual, characterful rooms (we sat in the Captain's Bar) and my pint of High House's Auld Hemp was probably the best of all the pints tried during my week in Northumberland. Also on sale were Black Sheep Bitter, Farne Island Bitter, Theakstons Best, Old Speckled Hen, Ruddles County and Firebrick's Pagan Queen. Entertainment was provided by the tea-and-scone brigade, especially one Moaning Minnie next to us who hadn't had a good cup of tea during her holiday and whose complimentary biscuit was more suitable for a dog.
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Staying in Seahouses - so visited a couple of times.
First impressions were not that great but I did change my mind. A myriad of signs telling you everything from "No Dogs" to "Toilets are for Patrons" and my favourite - "Remove Large Rucksacks before entry"
Only pub we visited in Northumberland that had a no dogs policy.
The reason for these signs are a superb bar full of nautical nick nacks. Really is a joy to sit and drink there. The beers were exceptional - I tried the Farne Island and a great pint of Theakstons.
Staff are really friendly and if you have a dog and are lucky, you can sit in a wonderful summerhouse and have extensive views to the Farne Islands.
55 Whiskies on offer.
I definitely warmed to it!
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Great atmospheric bar, full of local memorabilia. Staff were efficient rather than chatty but welcoming mix of locals and tourists.
Excellent range of 6 local beers (from Hadrian Border, Allendale, Consett Ale Works, High House Farm and Cullercoats) plus 5 more widely available ones (Black Sheep, Theakstons, Directors, Ruddles County, Old Speckled Hen). Tried the Allendale Wagtail which was tasty and well kept.
Beer garden overlooking the harbour and across to Farne Islands.
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We ended up staying just outside Seahouses on a campsite (Springhill Farm 2 miles easy walk) and discovered the Ship by accident! It is now on my return to list!
The main bar is part of the hotel and my comments are really only about this. We visited here twice as it was so good, consequently we didn't try any of the other pubs in the town!
10 beers to choose from and every one I had was a top pint. The bar is full to the rafters of fishing memorabilia; all spotlessly clean. There was a lovely log fire going and the pub had a friendly buzz with locals and holidaymakers mixing all around.
Well worth a visit.
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what a fantastic pub good beer and good food what more do you want well worth a visit if your in the area
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What was already a very good pub has improved even further since my last visit due to the addition of several very well kept local guest ales including an excellent White Hot.
Regular beers include the not to be missed Farne Island Gold.
This pub is one of my national favourites and having just spent a changeable week in Northumberland we managed to get in 3 visits which included an enjoyably busy Saturday evening and 2 wet afternoons when the pub was quieter but still with an excellent and welcoming atmosphere.
Great decor and views of the Farne's from the garden make this a pub not to be missed.
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I like this pub. People tend to either love or hate Seahouses, but I like the remote feel. This pub is a bit like this, you can imagine being holed up here in storm. Good beers, friendly staff.
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A few years ago I visited this place and was massively impressed with the range of beers, (mostly small local breweries), and the atmosphere. When I went back this year I was rather disappointed to find the beers were now mostly national offerings, e.g. Old Speckled Hen and that what had been a convivial if somewhat busy atmosphere was that of an outback Australian lager joint, loud and coarse. Maybe I just picked a bad night but I can't say I felt comfortable in there. However, the beer was fine although not a particularly inspiring selection.
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A nice pub with a good selection of ales. It's got some common ones like Theakston but a few local breas as well, all well kept. The main bar is very lively but you'll be lucky to get a seat, there's other space but it's mainly for diners. If you're dinign though you can stay and have a few drinks provided nobody's waiting for a table. Food is typical pub fare and ok, the service is very good.
Bagsy - 17 May 2011 14:59 |
Pleasant old pub with lots of nautical memorabilia everywhere. Gets pretty crowded, possibly due to lack of local competition. Reasonable selection of local and national beers, in reasonable condition. Basically it's a pretty good pub that could be better, but as it's busy it doesn't need to try too hard. Still, I'd visit again if in the area.
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In my top ten national favourites. a lovely seaside based pub with great atmosphere, beer, food and welcome. Fires in winter. I could stay in all night and day - and you can because they do accommodation too!! Very highly recommended.
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Walked from Bamburgh on the beach on cold February day - got cosy in a corner by the fire watching the Longstone light in the distance surrounded by all the nautical clutter of the Ship. The Farne Island bitter was excellent, the conversation splendid. This is heaven!
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Splendidly traditional pub/hotel a stone's throw away from the harbour in this coastal fishing village just south of Bamburgh. You can get trips to Holy Island from the harbour.
The saloon bar is extensively decorated with shipping memorabilia including many model ships and fishing baskets hanging from the ceiling.
The saloon bar would appear to be where the village locals drink, which is always a good sign.
Despite being attached to an hotel, it retains a very pubby feel and you certainly don't feel like you're drinking in a hotel bar.
There's a smaller cabin bar and a deck bar towards the rear of the building which help create a roomy feel to what appears to be a small pub from the outside.
The pub is listed in CAMRA's 2008 GBG and is also on the Regional North East Inventory.
There's a good range of real ales on - on my 5 September visit, these were Courage Directors, Landlord, Bass, GK Ruddles County ( a rare sighting this ) , the seemingly ubiquitous Black Sheep and Farne Island from the local Hadrian and Border Brewery.It seems churlish to criticise, but a second micro would have been a welcome alternative to the usual mainstream suspects.
Learn more about the pub and its history on a beermat, readily available on the bar.
In conclusion, highly recommended, whether it's for a beer, food, or just a coffee.
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Can't rate this as didn't stay - dropped by on an early week night and the main bar, which looked nice in a cosy-corridor sort of way was packed; the dining-bar was packed (and stank rather evilly of food) and the family room was a draughty hallway by the loos. Very atmospheric and clearly very popular but too darn small.
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Iv'e been popping in here for years now 4 or 5 days a year when passing, always a great atmosphere and some of the best kept ales in Northumberland.
Long may it continue.
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You just cant fault this pub. Been going there 30 years mainly during the holidays and its always brilliant. Food, beer and atmosphere is A1.
Why God invented pubs
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Yes, always try to visit the place when I'm in this part of the country. Decent beers adnd good hot beef sarnies! Well worth a visit.
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Absoulutely fantastic place. We use it a lot when working in Northumberland and it is real ale heaven as well as being a welcoming place to go at the end of a day's work.
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This is a great pub. seperate bars 1 smoking 1 no smoking a good distance between them with a few walls aswell so there are no complaints about smoking. Great beer and home cooked food which is as good as anywhere i have been if not better. locals are warm and welcoming. my only complaint is that i dont live closer to this pub.
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Pub heaven. Half pub half maritime museum. Lashings of real ale, local rum and a huge whisky selection. Real food made from scratch on the premises and sourced from local family suppliers.
Tones - 28 Apr 2005 00:15 |
I have been using the Ship for many years now, it has never been anything but first class in every way. Often we travel from Rotherham for crab sandwiches and a pint in the same day. Keep up the good service.
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Unique fishing village themed pub with 6 cask beers and two guest cask beers. A free house which has been in the same family through several generations. Well worth a visit. Landlord & landlady Alan & Jean Glen. Also reknown for their traditional fare lunches. Good local crab sandwiches and soup
Grant Lyon - 28 Sep 2003 19:03 |
