Ship and Lobster, Gravesend - pub details
Address: Mark Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2QB [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 32258) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Gravesend (1.3 miles), Tilbury Town (2.3 miles), East Tilbury (2.4 miles)
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> Current user rating: 7.2/10 (rated by 5 users)
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user reviews of Ship and Lobster, Gravesend
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| Just to defend the pub here from Sandpiper's observations. The terrace is part of the sea defences, not part of the pub. Built after the Canvey Island disaster, the pub and indeed my house would be under water at times of extremely high water. The benches are pretty standard, maybe they should be made super size, or maybe the NRA could shave a few feet off the sea wall for you? The litter and industrial estate are not of the pub's making either, rather an example of a lack of service from Gravesham council. Why not make the scenic walk suggested by Trabbs Boy. I can only apologise for the lack of beer, I suspect you went there after Harlequin and I had had a session. cackgsy - 19 Aug 2010 09:45 |
| I went to this pub on a scorching hot day and yet there were no parasols on the so called terrace which is is in reality little more than a sea wall with a couple of grotty benches on. You can see the river if you stand however the benches are so low down you would have to be giant to see over the sea wall. The inside of the pub is clean, but dont expect a great range of beers as most were off on my visit.This pub is tucked away from the town centre reached by a scary walk through a lot of industrial units along filthy litter strewn paths. The staff are friendly enough but overall disappointing.Notreally worth making the extra effort for. sandpiper - 24 May 2010 19:11 |
| This is a real pub. It serves great real ales, and is populated by real people doing real jobs in real life, it's also really friendly. I have not found a pub that keeps its ales better, they are all served with a passion for the best quality for the customer. Grab your pint and then head outside to sit in the sunshine and watch the boats sailing past on the Thames. This is not a pub you find by mistake, you have to go looking for it... Harlequins - 3 Aug 2009 12:00 |
| For those who enjoy a long walk, you could do worse than take the train to Higham, head for the preserved St Mary's church, strike out across the marshes (from Great Expectations), turn left at the concrete flood defences, and follow the Thames past the ruined Shornemead Fort, and the back of the police training college where you can see mocked up streets and aircraft. Just as you hit the industrial backside of Gravesend, you will find this excellent little pub. A bit of googling and you can find its website. Not upmarket or special for much, apart from the fact it's there! If you do the walk in reverse there are a couple of pubs near Higham station. Trabbs_Boy - 3 Apr 2008 14:56 |
| Visited many times. This is my local, and it is pretty much what I would want from a pub. The ever changing range of ales (2 in the winter, 4 in the summer) means that every visit is a new tatse experience. Attention to detail and service means that every pint is served to perfection. There is a jukebox, but it's not intrusive.....with the exception of Thursday night when 2 aging rockers pour money into it (that will be me and my drinking buddy). As with all locals, there are some real characters around, and there are some great tales to be heard of Denton Wharf. The Ship and Lobster is allegedly the inspiration for a pub in the early part of Dicken's great Expectations. It is not the easiest pub to get to, but as I am totally biased, I would highly recommend a visit. Especially on a sunny afternoon, watching the ships on the Thames. cackgsy - 18 Feb 2008 13:15 |
