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The Ship Elswick, Preston, ENG

The Ship Elswick

3.7
3.7
583 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub
High Street, Elswick, Preston, ENG PR4 3ZB

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Nestled in the picturesque village of Elswick, The Ship is a local's haven. Our traditional pub offers old world charm fused with a modern finish throughout the cosy interiors and garden, perfect to enjoy with the whole family. From sipping a refreshing cocktail under our stretch tent in the garden, to having a meal in our intimate dining room next to the fire, you'll feel at home and catered for any time of year.

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What 583 people are saying

The Ship Elswick reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Lancashire

    Great for brunch

  • Lancashire

    Kid-friendly

  • Lancashire

    Good for groups

  • Lancashire

    Hot spot

  • Lancashire

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ship Elswick offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with attentive service and "excellent value for money." The dining experience features tasty dishes, including the highly recommended "dirty burger" and "delicious" Sunday roast. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff," cozy decor, and lively events making it a "wonderful" village pub.
583 Reviews
  1. john

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    the greeting was warm and welcoming the table service was bright and helpful.Showed our age by asking for a tomotoe juice with lea perin sauce waitress unsure checked with kitched nope dont have that we needed to go back to the70s lol Had two steaks with salad rather than chips very nicely presented steak was very good My partner stuck with the steak and ale pie and again was not dissapointed lovery pastery lashing of gravy Me i had the mixed grill and because I am chip mad could do with some extra chips but everything was very well cooked very tasty Overall a enjoyable experince

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  2. Angela

    Manchester2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed midweek meal at the Ship. Given the option of where to sit and all the staff were friendly and helpful. We had the evening meals for £17.95 for 2 courses. Very good value. Food was nice. Only issue was my chicken snitzel dish was very dry. All the rest of the food was lovely.
    The Ship ElswickResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Angela, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your midweek meal and found our staff friendly and helpful. We appreciate your feedback on the chicken schnitzel and will certainly look into it. We're glad the rest of your meal was lovely and that you found our evening meal deal to be good value. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, The Ship Team

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  3. Sharon

    Lancashire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was pleasant, there was good ratio of staff to customers but service whilst initially was quick to get menus and drinks, it was slow for return to take the order, clear the table or ask if we wanted anything else. The food was very good however the prawn cocktail was not good value for the portion. The Sunday roast was very tasty but a moderate portion.
    The Ship ElswickResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Sharon, Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the food and found our service pleasant. We apologise for the delays you experienced and will work on improving our efficiency. Your comments about the prawn cocktail and portion sizes are noted and will be reviewed by our team. We hope to welcome you back soon. Best regards, The Ship

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    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday lunch - good service - nice surroundings
    The Ship ElswickResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your Sunday lunch and appreciated our service and surroundings. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers!

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  5. Dharmen

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last minute reservation and greeted by lovely staff. It was a quiet Saturday night and the staff looked after us well. Food was tasty and decent portions. Entertainment was on and it was a lovely atmosphere, maybe a little bit loud at one point BUT me and my family loved the environment we where in.
    The Ship ElswickResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Dharmen, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your visit, from the warm welcome to the tasty food and lively atmosphere. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to see you again soon. Best regards, The Ship Team

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  6. Mark

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have never been to The Ship before Sunday. The decor was lovely and the staff were friendly and attentive. We both had a roast and it was delicious. We will be returning.
    The Ship ElswickResponded on April 11, 2025
    Hi Mark, Thank you for your review! We are so happy you enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best Wishes Amy , Joe and The Team

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  7. Graham

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service staff very polite and friendly
    The Ship ElswickResponded on April 5, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 star review! We are happy that you enjoyed your visit with us! Many Thanks Amy , Joe and the team

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  8. Maria

    Lancashire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was absolutely excellent. This is the 4th time we have been this month and have never been disappointed. With it being Mother’s Day, thought service may slip, but it never. Well done to the management and team!
    The Ship ElswickResponded on April 5, 2025
    Hi Maria , I would like to thank you for your review. Its so lovely to hear that you keep choosing to dine with us, we appreciate your continued support! We are looking forward to your next visit with us. Thank you very much Amy , Joe and The Ship Team

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  9. Julia

    Lancashire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails food and service are always good but the new menu is fantastic , the dirty burger is a must ! Always a firm favourite for Sunday lunch too!
    The Ship ElswickResponded on April 3, 2025
    Hi Julia , Thank you very much for your review , we really appreciate it! We are happy that you are enjoying our new menu and look forward to your next visit with us! Many Thanks Amy , Joe and the Team

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  10. Janet

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All the staff were outstanding always cheerful and very helpful. The food is excellent value for money and cooked to perfection.
    The Ship ElswickResponded on April 3, 2025
    Dear Janet, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both our service and food. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. Best wishes, Amy, Joe and the team

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The Ship Elswick is rated 3.7 stars by 583 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
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High Street, Elswick, Preston, ENG PR4 3ZB

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  • Neighborhood
    Preston
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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