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Irish, Bar, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Reviewed 4 days ago

The welcome form the staff was sssso warm - as if we were old friends! On this, my first visit to Ireland, the globally-known warmth of the Irish was true to it's name. The food was delicious - so much so, that i wept openly...when the meal came to and end!! Well done Chef!!!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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John Condren, Owner at The Old Ship, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It’s greatly appreciated by all of “the crew” here at The Old Ship. Hopefully we will see you again. Safe onward journey. Regards from all of us here.

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

We called in, not booked, for an evening meal and the staff were more than accommodating to make us feel comfortable and welcomed.

Date of visit: September 2023
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John Condren, Owner at The Old Ship, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review. We really appreciate the feedback. Hopefully we will see you again if you are in the area. Until then thank you again.

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We were actually on our way to a different place for food we took a chance said we'd try the old ship. It was absolutely 💯 such a find we were over the moon. We both had starters and surf and turf and it was...so delicious. A pure gem of a place. Was v busy and all servers were so friendly and was just a really lovely atmosphere.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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John Condren, Owner at The Old Ship, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hi there. Wow, thank you for your lovely words and for taking the time to write them. We are really delighted you enjoyed your time with us and hope you will stop by again if you are in the area. Until then thank you.

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Very average and basic food I'm sure there is nicer places to spend your money. The kids meals are a real dispointment.

Date of visit: August 2023
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John Condren, Owner at The Old Ship, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Hi there, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry you were dissapointed, we will investigate where we can do better and do so. Thanks again.

Reviewed 11 August 2023

The food and service here is always top notch with lovely friendly service, Sean Gregory was excellent and so attentive.Will be back again soon...

Date of visit: August 2023
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John Condren, Owner at The Old Ship, responded to this reviewResponded 16 August 2023

Hi there. Thanks a million for taking the time to leave the review. We really appreciate your comments and are delighted you enjoyed your visit with us. Hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed 31 July 2023

Excellent service and food. Large portions of delicious food in a friendly welcome atmosphere. Staff are so helpful . The menu is great and the bar/ restaurant is lovely .

Date of visit: July 2023
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John Condren, Owner at The Old Ship, responded to this reviewResponded 1 August 2023

Hi Sharon. Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review. We really appreciate it. We are also delighted that you enjoyed your visit with us. We hope to see you again if you are in the area. Thanks again. ☘️

Reviewed 31 July 2023

We visited Arklow town was recommended The Old Ship by the locals ! Didn’t disappoint absolutely gorgeous food staff are brilliant ,we.ll be back again

Date of visit: July 2023
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John Condren, Owner at The Old Ship, responded to this reviewResponded 1 August 2023

Hi Mariat Thank you for your wonderful review. It’s greatly appreciated by us all here. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit. We certainly look forward to welcoming you back. Thanks again.

Reviewed 26 July 2023 via mobile

Have to say this was the best food. Service fantastic also. Family of four well fed. Recommend the minute steak and also the burgers. Well priced and clean restaurant bar.

Date of visit: July 2023
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John Condren, Owner at The Old Ship, responded to this reviewResponded 30 July 2023

Hi Ann. Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. It’s greatly appreciated by all the crew here. We are delighted you enjoyed you visit with us and we look forward to welcoming you if you are ever in the area again.

Reviewed 22 July 2023

A strange combination - the decor/overall feel of the place is a but rundown. But, the service is good, and the food is pretty good too. Portions are generous, so you wont leave hungry. The fish and chips are excellent - highly recommended!

Date of visit: July 2023
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John Condren, Owner at The Old Ship, responded to this reviewResponded 23 July 2023

Thank you for your review Darao.

Reviewed 19 July 2023 via mobile

Visited yesterday lovely clean pub,great staff and fabulous food going again this evening! One of the fish and chips ever.

Date of visit: July 2023
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John Condren, Owner at The Old Ship, responded to this reviewResponded 20 July 2023

Hi Leo, Thank you for you lovely feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your time and food with us. Hope to see you again soon. Go raibh maith agat. ☘️

Reviewed 10 July 2023 via mobile

After reading the good trip advisor reviews we called here as a family for an evening meal & are glad we did, very friendly staff & delicious food, we even called back a couple of mornings later for breakfast & our girls loved the French...toast. Definitely recommend here.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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John Condren, Owner at The Old Ship, responded to this reviewResponded 11 July 2023

Hi Dinny, Thanks for taking the time to write your lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit and the food. Hope to see you again in f you are in the area.

Reviewed 29 June 2023 via mobile

Great place. My husband and I stopped by for a late lunch. The roast was very tender. The staff was very friendly and helpful

Date of visit: June 2023
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John Condren, Owner at The Old Ship, responded to this reviewResponded 30 June 2023

Hi Emma, Thank you for your lovely review we appreciate the feedback. Hope to see you again if you are in the area.

Reviewed 26 June 2023

I can't recommend this establish enough, the staff are so warm, friendly and helpful. They go above and beyond. My son has autism and he can be a little hyper snd they are so patient and lovely with him. Food is devine also.

Date of visit: June 2023
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John Condren, Owner at The Old Ship, responded to this reviewResponded 26 June 2023

Hi Patrice, Thank you for your lovely comments. It’s a pleasure to see you all. We enjoy making your visits with us special every time. Thank you again from all the “crew” here.

Reviewed 24 June 2023 via mobile

Lovely staff and absolutely gorgeous food!! Which tbh I wasn’t expecting. Would have been happy with a little bar snack but what I got blew me away!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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John Condren, Owner at The Old Ship, responded to this reviewResponded 25 June 2023

Hi Lucy, Thanks a million for your fabulous review. We are delighted you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you again soon if you are in the area. Until then on behalf of all the “crew” thank you so much, we...More

Reviewed 24 June 2023

Excellent food, friendly staff, great atmosphere. Really good portion sizes for the price. Try the pasta.

Date of visit: June 2023
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John Condren, Owner at The Old Ship, responded to this reviewResponded 24 June 2023

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review. It’s greatly appreciated by all of the “crew” here. We are delighted you enjoyed your time with us. Thanks again.

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The Old Ship is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5