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#2,396 of 15,220 Restaurants in London
Travellers' Choice2023
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The Ship has been providing parched Ship Mates, refreshments and food on the banks of the River Thames since 1786, making us one of the most famous landmark pubs in London. Here in the heart of Wandsworth, come and enjoy delicious brunch plates and bright, vibrant salads, nostalgic soul-warming dishes and traditional hearty classics. Along with this, an authentic range of London craft beers, premium ales and distilled spirits through to world class wines, classic and contemporary cocktails. The crew are dedicated to providing their customers with excellent service, led by newly appointed Admiral Matt at the helm. With a range of private hire and event spaces, we can accommodate all manner of
PRICE RANGE
€29 - €70
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Great vibe and fantastic outdoor area. Just a shame the burger shack wasn’t open as the pub food isn’t a great variety for a few drinks and trying to be social - it’s more sit down kind of food options.

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 12 February 2024

Amazing food 😊Poor service we had to wait 40min for the waiter to take our food order🙁 Amazing location next to the riverMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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General Manager, General Manager at The Ship - Wandsworth, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed our amazing food and the beautiful location next to the river. We apologize for the long wait time you experienced while waiting for...More

Reviewed 7 February 2024 via mobile

We booked out the restaurant for our wedding reception and everything was perfect!! The food and service were incredible.. our compliments to the chefs and everyone working because they absolutely smashed it!! From the moment we booked Karmen was so helpful with getting everything sorted...and was very attentive to every detail of the day. Everyone involved was great and made it a very special day!!More

Date of visit: February 2024
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General Manager, General Manager at The Ship - Wandsworth, responded to this reviewResponded 9 February 2024

Thank you so much for choosing us to share your special day. It was a pleasure to host your wedding and hope to see you all back again soon.

Reviewed 6 February 2024

Great time with mates celebrating the birthday! Massive thanks to Lockie Greenwood and Angel for sorting our the booking and being class chaps the whole day! Great team there and sound venue!

Date of visit: February 2024
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General Manager, General Manager at The Ship - Wandsworth, responded to this reviewResponded 9 February 2024

Hi Happiness36574225691, thank you so much for your positive comments about The Ship! Thank you so much again for your feedback! We hope you have a great day!

Reviewed 4 February 2024 via mobile

I went there today for the first time and it will be my last! Ordered a pork roast dinner which most of it contained fat. The roast potatoes weren’t done to perfection, soggy and definitely not crispy. I must add that the pub was not...even busy and I waited roughly 30 minutes for the food. A very disappointing first visit.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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General Manager, General Manager at The Ship - Wandsworth, responded to this reviewResponded 9 February 2024

Thank you for taking the time to review us and I am sorry you did not enjoy your roast lunch with us. Reviews are very helpful to help us improve our offer although for your own experience it is also best to highlight any issues...More

Reviewed 8 January 2024

When we visited The Ship we received a warm and friendly welcome from the team. We decided to sit in the restaurant area to have our meal, which gave us plenty of space while feeling cosy at the same time. The Roasts were delicious, the...meat was succulent, roasties were nicely crisp and the Yorkshires melted in the mouth. All of the portions were generous - including the children's roast, which made sure our mini VIP didn't feel left out. Nothing was too much trouble for the team, and we didn't feel rushed. Thank you again - we're already looking forward to our next visit to The Ship!More

Date of visit: January 2024
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General Manager, General Manager at The Ship - Wandsworth, responded to this reviewResponded 11 January 2024

Sgandbgeats, thanks for your praise and kind comments about our team. It is also wonderful to hear you and the VIP enjoyed the food. We always strive to provide top quality service to every guest, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience...More

Reviewed 8 January 2024

The Ship in Wandsworth is an absolute gem! After visiting last week, I have nothing but good things to say! The atmosphere is incredible, creating a cozy and inviting ambiance. The staff are top-notch, providing exceptional service with a smile. And let's talk about the...dinner – it was a culinary delight! But the real star of the show was the beef. It was cooked to perfection, tender and full of flavor. And to top it all off, the riverside atmosphere was simply magical. I can't recommend The Ship enough for an unforgettable dining experience. It truly deserves a solid 5-star rating! Will definitely be returning 😊More

Date of visit: January 2024
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General Manager, General Manager at The Ship - Wandsworth, responded to this reviewResponded 11 January 2024

Thank you so much for your feedback Lily L. We will pass on the comments to all of our team. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

Reviewed 30 December 2023

We went for Christmas lunch thinking that you could not go wrong with a British pub roast. How wrong we were. Aside from there being no festive atmosphere, I have never had such a terrible turkey dinner. So disappointing, as have been to The Ship...many times before, and always had good pub grub. Our plates were literally piled higher with thick slabs of meat - turkey, gammon and an unidentified bleeding red meat (possibly beef), overcooked veg and soggy potatoes. For the £110 we paid per head it was more than disappointing. Included was a glass of bubbly each, 3 canapés between 2 of us, turkey, and a small Christmas pudding each (with sprig of mint on top). Wine etc was extra. So sad as was looking forward to being spoilt at Christmas. Never again!More

Date of visit: December 2023
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General Manager, General Manager at The Ship - Wandsworth, responded to this reviewResponded 3 January 2024

I'm really sorry to hear of your experience with us on Christmas Day. We pride ourselves on the quality of our food offer especially on such an important day and am sorry you feel you did not have a great time with us. Myself and...More

Reviewed 29 December 2023

Wow. Just wow. My family and I went to the Ship for Christmas Day Dinner and it was absolutely amazing!!! The service was incredible and the food was just divine 🤤 it’s our first Christmas overseas as a family and we were all blown away....All the staff were so lovely and attentive to all of our needs, will be definitely be coming back!More

Date of visit: December 2023
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General Manager, General Manager at The Ship - Wandsworth, responded to this reviewResponded 31 December 2023

Gabrielle L, your wonderful feedback and rating mean a lot to us. Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

Reviewed 28 December 2023

Lovely friendly team who were warm and lovely. Fairly quiet for Boxing Day but made to feel very welcome and a nice buzz; open fire, families, couples, friends and dogs. Nice menu, fairly simple. Only slight downside was the burger. I think perhaps the oil...in the kitchen fryer/cooker needed changing. Bit of an after taste. My husband's fish and chips were superb however. Looking forward to trying the raclette which looked very interesting. Great to have such a nice local.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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General Manager, General Manager at The Ship - Wandsworth, responded to this reviewResponded 30 December 2023

Goingplaces247, thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review! We can't wait to see you again, have a great day.

Reviewed 28 December 2023

Great food, great atmosphere, great service and two fireplaces! They looked after our booking from several weeks upfront and had no issues at all when we had to alter the booking a couple of times. Highly recommend!

Date of visit: December 2023
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General Manager, General Manager at The Ship - Wandsworth, responded to this reviewResponded 30 December 2023

Will A, we're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at The Ship. We look forward to your next visit! Take care!

Reviewed 21 December 2023 via mobile

I went to an event on Tuesday 19Dec and required coins for a game. Neither myself, or family, had any coins and we specifically wanted two pence pieces. Mia went out her way to help me out, spending quite a bit of time trying to...help us. She came back to me, in time for the game, with 12 two pence pieces. I was absolutely delighted and want to give Mia the kudos she absolutely deserves for the way she handled our issue. Thank you Mia; you’re a star xxMore

Date of visit: December 2023
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General Manager, General Manager at The Ship - Wandsworth, responded to this reviewResponded 23 December 2023

Fionaamsaunders, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Ship! I hope you enjoyed the Spoof event and look forward to seeing you back again next year. We hope you have a great...More

Reviewed 18 December 2023

We went for Sunday lunch - 4 of us - and it was ok for some and not for others. We all chose roasts - turkey was good, beef was tough and even steak knives didn't help - pork was quite nice but roast potatoes...weren't crispy. Service was slow but charming. Wouldn't rush back - there's a lot of competition out there and Im sure this used to be better. Obviously a busy time but should this affect how good the food is?More

Date of visit: December 2023
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General Manager, General Manager at The Ship - Wandsworth, responded to this reviewResponded 20 December 2023

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

Reviewed 18 December 2023

An absolute delight from start to finish. We were a multigenerational group and the Manager and Waitress, could not have been more amenable or friendly. The latter was caring for quite a large room of people and yet, service was prompt, impeccable and always with...a smile. The food - hot and delicious - altho’ the roast Angus beef, was not up to Angus standard - quite gristly, but to be fair - Angus is the family business! The decorations were probably the prettiest and most stylish , I’ve seen so far, so thank you to the Ship and all who sail with her - thoroughly recommend.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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General Manager, General Manager at The Ship - Wandsworth, responded to this reviewResponded 20 December 2023

Deblette, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Ship! We're looking forward to your next visit with us!

Reviewed 13 December 2023

This was our 12th consecutive annual lunch and was, as ever, excellent. The frequency of our visiting says it all: friendly, helpful, great service, great food and great value..what more can one ask for?

Date of visit: December 2023
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General Manager, General Manager at The Ship - Wandsworth, responded to this reviewResponded 14 December 2023

Hi Bruce, thanks for the wonderful review and kind words. It was a pleasure having you all here again, your party is always a delight to host. I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and see you in the new year.

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Sorry but not sure but a big area outside. I'm sure that I saw a dog in the small bar.
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The Ship - Wandsworth is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5