Ship Inn, Brancaster

I came across this site quite by accident whilst looking for accommodation. I have frequented The Ship Inn over the last eight years and was amazed to find the comments on this page. I have spent some very convivial evenings at The Ship. I have found the Landlady and the staff very helpful and friendly and I have had the pleasure of joining in with fellow patrons in jolly banter and good conversation with the landlord, his wife and also, when time allows, the chef. In short, I have found The Ship Inn to be well run, clean and friendly.

With regard to the food served at The Ship, I have overheard many comments from other patrons. There has seldom, if at all, been any complaints. On the contrary, people have often commented on how delicious the food is. Furthermore, many visit The Ship solely for the food, particularly the fish.

In my experience fish should be served with a crisp, golden brown batter. The fish inside should well cooked but moist. On every occasion, I have found this to be the case. In addition, the portions at The Ship are, to say the least, very generous (perhaps this is the reason Carrot Cake's mother could not finish hers?) However, it is possible that some people are more used to the fish purchased from fish and chip shops as a takeaway. Unfortunately, this fish does not travel well. Fish wrapped in paper leads to condensation and that makes the batter rather soggy. I would suggest to the gentleman or lady that commented on the fish they may like to extend their cullinary experiences.

On this note, may I suggest Carrot Cake takes his mother further up the coast road to another pub where one can purchase fish at a similar price. However,the portions are about a third of the size as those of The Ship and tends to be rather wet inside. Perhaps this would be more to his or her taste.

I have always tried to make it my policy to treat others with politeness and respect. For the most part I have found this to be reciprocated. I found some of Carrot Cake's remarks to be gratuitous and in this case perhaps it was a case of the landlord merely not suffering fools gladly.

26 Jan 2009 15:51