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Didn't like this. Modernised inside, beer OK. Nothing special
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Recently re-opened following a refurb and possibly a change of ownership. Interior is nice and clean, staff friendly and attentive, reasonable range of beers on. Certainly no sign of this 'gruff landlord' mentioned in previous reviews. If they don't let things slip, should be a decent place to keep going back to.
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good pub, polite and helpful barmaid, 3 guest ales tried all very good.
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A nice enough pub. Reasonably traditional decor with well kept, if a small (for Sheffield) range of ale.
We ventured in on St.George's day, it was a Friday at 9pm......
The place was deserted. I asked if I could sample the beer, seeing as I'd never seen 2 out of the 4 on offer. I was promptly told I couldn't, quite gruffly, he wasn't joking. I ordered a half of each of the ones I never saw. My main question is, when there are no other customers in a pub at 9pm on a Friday night is such a rude and abrupt approach a good idea to your only customers who only wish to ensure they don't shell out for a pint they may dislike? I'm tempted to agree with the previous reviews that the landlord was rather too gruff.
If we were priviledged to a warmer welcome it is doubtless this pub would have got a higher rating as it is otherwise a decent enough boozer.
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Reasonable pub with a drinkable pint. Anywhere else would rate higher but there are a number of top pubs in the vicinity.
anonymous - 30 Dec 2012 17:20 |
Whitbymick - you are dead right in your assessment.
Great old boozer - nothing more to add.
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Seemingly a locals pub. Had a good pint of Abbeydale Deception on my last visit.
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This week I paid a visit to the Ship, I have to say that all of the three real ales available (which I was told change on a constant rolling basis) were in excellent condition.
We tried the food and it was very good, a good portion at a very reasonable cost. Traditional pub food served in a friendly atmosphere.
The reviews of a surly landlord seem more than a little harsh, I found him knowledgeable and friendly, even giving directions to other local pubs.
The locals at the bar let everone join in the general banter and a pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by all.
All in all worth a visit ,should not be bypassed on the way to the more established trail pubs.
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Paid another visit to the Ship at the weekend, and am even more impressed by this fine pub. the Tiled frontage must really rank amongst the finest in the country, with its gleaming tiles and a fine ship model above the front door. Beyond, things aren't quite as impressive in the L-shaped room but the upholstery and ethos are that of a truly unspoilt pub.
The pub doesn't trade on it's wide range of ales like its neighbours, remaining a proper locals' pub (unfortunately this is also reflected in the presence of karaoke on some evenings and the slightly loud piped music), but the ale range has improved, with two Abbeydale beers plus Greene King on my visit- a good sign.
Despite its faults, you should try to get here if you've done all the Don Valley pubs or if you're a traditional pub fan.
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Although on the edge of Kelham Island this pub s not really a part of that real ale circuit even though it does do some decent beers. Instead it is a proper community pub that to this day is still the local for the old residents of St. Vincent's. This can mean that it gets very busy on Friday and Saturday night with it full of old local residents who all seem to know each other. This is all the more remarkable given that the vast majority of residents in St. Vincent's these days are city centre apartment dwellers. Where all these people come from I do not know.
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Fine traditional pub with a superb 'Tomlinsons Anchor Ales' tiled exterior.
Tomlinsons Brewery was apparently based close to Sheffield United Football Ground and was largely destroyed in the blitz in World War 2.
The pub now bears the logo of Hardy & Hansons Kimberley Ales of Nottingham.
Interestingly, there's no Greene King beers, or evidence of GK ownership anywhere noticeable in the pub.
The pub bears the Cask Marque symbol and I was pleased to see that the pub displays the local CAMRA Branch Magazine - "Beer Matters" - so I suspect that the surly landlord complaining about 'tickers' that a previous posting mentions has now moved on.
The pub is carpeted with leather upholstered seats and has a comfortable traditional pubby feel.
A snooker table is located in what appears to be an extension to the original building at the side.
Note also the small metal plaque outside, revealing that, during the floods in 1864, two seamen drowned in a secret tunnel beneath the pub. A ghost of one of them allegedly now frequents the cellar.
Having only the one real ale on, this pub will not appeal to the tickers in the way that certain other pubs nearby ( which I hardly need to name, I suspect !) do, but The Ship is a good honest community local and worth a visit in its own right, even if only for a brief stop
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Only one ale on- Hardy & Hansons- but was very nice. Nice old building, particularly the beautiful tiled exterior, and quite busy. Had no problem with the service whatsoever. Pool table located out of the way at the back. Worth including on an ale-trail crawl inbetween Kelham Island Tavern and Wellington.
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Landlord was surly as soon as we took more than a slight moment to choose our drink, asking if we were 'tickers'. He has apparently seen a down turn in trade since Hardy and Hansons have been took over by Greene King and has only one 'real ale' available any more. Created a bad atmosphere. Otherwise quite a nice looking pub, ale was OK. Wouldn't rush back, preferred Kelham Island Tavern & Fat Cat.
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Possibly Sheffield's greatest pub. Good jukebox, real people, Bobby Knutt look-alikes?
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Disappointing. Nice old building, but rather run down and (when I was there) poorly kept beer. However, I've heard better things from other customers.
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Well kept Hardy & Hansons bitter, huge pub that clearly has seen busier days in its past
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GBG-recommended pub in the north of the city, serving beers from the Kimberley range in lined glasses, which guarantee a FULL PINT.
Food lunchtimes Mon-Fri. Advertises in Beer Matters monthly local beer publication.
Lee of the South - 23 Feb 2004 18:09 |
