Ship Inn Distress

Name: Ship Inn Distress
Address: 66 Stanpit, Christchurch, ENG, United Kingdom, BH23 3NA
Telephone: 01202 029549
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

197 Reviews

£25 and under

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Dog-friendly
Good for groups

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in this welcoming pub located in the heart of Stanpit village on Dorset's south coast. Here at the Ship in Distress, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand. We love our coastal location and our bar pays tribute to this with a fittingly traditional nautical theme! Dogs are welcome and we've got a large car park for visitors and plenty of seating space. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
01202 029549
Website
https://www.shipindistress.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
66 Stanpit, Christchurch, ENG BH23 3NA
Area
Bournemouth
Parking details
Private Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ship Inn Distress is a delightful local pub praised for its "fantastic roast" and "good menu" at "good prices." Guests enjoy a "warm welcome" from attentive staff and a "cosy, relaxed atmosphere." The pub's dog-friendly policy and picturesque garden make it perfect for families and pet owners.

197 Reviews

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Karen
Bath
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
As a coeliac I was told the meal I had was gluten free, gammon, eggs, chips and onion rings. I do not believe that the onion rings were gluten free and I was instantly glutened within an hour.
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Richard
Dorset
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A very nice Sunday roast and the service was excellent as was the service for our dog who enjoyed it too.
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Hannah
East Sussex
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I booked a table on line for the restaurant to eat which was very easy to do as my partner and I were visiting my son who lives in Christchurch. All the staff were very friendly. It was very busy and we didn't realise there was a band playing that night, however being seated in the restaurant it was not overly loud. Considering the very reasonable prices for food I was not expecting much, but I have to say the food was excellent. The mixed grill, Fish and chips and my Mushroom pie was really tasty. My only complaint would be the pie on the menu stated it came with sautee potates. The potatoes were defiantly not small pieces of fried potatoes, they were whole potatoes cut in half and were slightly hard and definitely not fried like sautee should be, however saying that they were very edible. Overall it was a lovely evening, with a great atmosphere. Would definitely return again.
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teresa
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Just a great local pub serving amazing Sunday lunch. We are so fortunate to have this welcoming place on our doorstep.
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Linda
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I booked at short notice, we both had the sea bass fillets on a bean risotto. It was delicious and although the young lady seemed to be serving on her own, we weren't ignored, she was very accommodating. We will definitely be back.
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sandy
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a tasty meal in pleasant garden (the restaurant indoors looked very nice too) - good menu provided by friendly folk Handy for an enjoyable afternoon meal followed by a lovely country walk around Stanpit Marshes. Will be pleased to return! Many thanks
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WeirWolf
Hampshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friendly staff, good food at good prices. Very well kept bar/restaurant. Easy to manoeuvre around. Easy to get to as it’s not in the town centre.
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OpenTable Diner
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Ship in Distress offers a varied and competitively priced menu. Staff and friendly and helpful. Pub is cosy and patio area is nice for warmer days. Food itself was tasty.
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caroleW
Dorset
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff great food great prices love the atmosphere and cosy decor 😀
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OpenTable Diner
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dog friendly pub and restaurant , relaxed atmosphere , cheerful staff and great food. Beers good as well !
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Ship Inn Distress offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01202 029549.

Ship Inn Distress is rated 4.4 stars by 197 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

66 Stanpit, Christchurch, ENG BH23 3NA

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Additional information

Area
Bournemouth
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.shipindistress.co.uk/
Phone number
01202 029549

Ship Inn Distress

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What 197 people are saying

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