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The Olde Ship Inn, Seahouses, Newcastle

The Olde Ship Inn

4.2
4.2
482 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighbourhood gem
Our nautical-themed pub decorated with fishing and marine artifacts has a beer garden overlooking the Seahouses harbour, a smart dining room where evening meals and Sunday lunches are served, a fascinating bar area where drinks can be enjoyed which exhibits the best of our maritime artefacts and a snug for those wishing to enjoy snacks with their drinks. Located only 15 minutes from neighbouring Bamburgh and Beadnell, this is a great spot for holiday makers and locals alike.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Phone number
    01665 720200
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Join us for Christmas Day at the Olde Ship Inn

    GBP 95.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Join us on Christmas Day for a traditional, indulgent and tantalising 5 course menu complete with canapes and fizz on arrival, vegetarian option and the best ingredients the region has to offer. Adults £95 and children £60. We require a 50% deposit to secure the booking, with the remaining balance paid by the 1st December along with your pre-order. The team will reach out to arrange this with you.
    Join us for Christmas Day at the Olde Ship Inn photo

What 482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Olde Ship Inn is a charming, historic pub known for its "excellent food" and "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "crispy fish and chips" and "fantastic crab soup." The inn offers a varied menu in cozy, quirky settings, with friendly staff ensuring a memorable dining experience.

482 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic steak and ale pie, complimented by gorgeous creamy mash. Wife’s smoked fish chowder equally as delicious. Lovely staff too.

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  2. Irene

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The welcome by friendly staff and deliciously described menu choices were really good and the food was excellent. A little disappointed we couldn’t have the special crab soup but the rest was exceptional. The staff were so friendly and informed about the menu and history if the building. The whole experience perfect, so …. we booked for the following night and were told that whilst it was a traditional but special Sunday lunch menu all day, there would be special fish options, ie catch of the day, which is the only reason we booked. Sadly this was not the case! Sunday was very disappointing in many ways
    The Olde Ship InnResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and for choosing The Olde Ship

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  3. Paula

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love staying in The Ship we always get a lovely welcome Rooms are spacious and very clean Breakfast is outstanding
    The Olde Ship InnResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your review!

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  4. Sarah

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic evening, my choice, which was chicken Kiev as I don’t see many places that do it, so I was really looking forward to it, but they didn’t have any! I was gutted, but had to quickly order something else which was gnocchi with chicken & my partner ordered fish & chips…the food was spot on & the staff were very attentive & friendly…would definitely recommend eating here…bonus was it was about a minutes walk from where we were staying too :)

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  5. Ian

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly atmosphere, wonderful food, great portions. Enjoyed our evening
    The Olde Ship InnResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you!

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  6. Susan

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service. Would’ve like to see gammon or steak as an option.
    The Olde Ship InnResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you!

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  7. Andrew

    Dorset

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really great pub with a wonderful atmosphere, excellent food and service. One of my absolute favourites.

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  8. Debra

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    There were plenty of tables for 2 available throughout the time we were eating yet the waitress sat us next to a table with two toddlers whose behaviour was out of control so a relaxed Sunday lunch was more like a visit to the soft play!! We came last whilst on holiday and the food was amazing, however we were disappointed this year, the roast potatoes were hard with tough skins not crispy, the carrots mushy and over cooked whilst the cabbage was tough and crunchy, the turnip was so watery it was runny, last year the veg came separate in dishes not all on the plate which was too overcrowded it was difficult to try and cut the meat and Yorkshire pudding whilst keeping everything else on the plate. I ordered toffee apple crumble and ice cream which came in two dishes, one would have made it much easier to eat, also the toffee part of the toffee apple was missing! Last year we got 4 pigs in blankets this year we were down to three at a cost of £5.50 extra! All in all after paying £4.30 for a pint of poor quality cola and an overall bill of £64 very disappointing afternoon, certainly won’t be back and to think we were considering booking up for a Christmas dinner and festive stay over, think we’ve dodged a bullet there.
    The Olde Ship InnResponded on 29 October 2024
    We are so sorry on this occasion we let you down. We can only apologise and if you do wish to come back to us, please let us know and we will ensure a pleasurable visit.

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  9. Jane

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing freshly prepared food. Beautiful quality and exceptional value for money. Great friendly staff, not rushed to finish just really relaxing great evening.
    The Olde Ship InnResponded on 29 October 2024
    Thank you so much for your very kind review!

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  10. Kevin

    Newcastle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Well where do I start. First of all with the positives. The pub/restaurant looks fantastic. I ordered the pie of the day and one of my sons ordered the kids chicken burger, both were really good. My wife ordered the adults chicken burger and my other son ordered the fish goujons both of these were awful as they had clearly been cooked in dirty oil. This wasn’t an opinion it was a fact. I brought this to the attention of the duty manager and she said they must be okay because ‘nobody else had complained’ just because nobody else had complained does not mean it was okay. I asked her to look at the grease on the meals as it was foul, to which she told me I was foul. I was talking about the meals, to be told in front of my wife and 4 and 8 year old sons that I was foul was quite frankly abusive and not something I would expect anywhere. When the bill arrived a male waiter presented the bill to us. His manor was significantly better. My son’s meal had been deducted from the bill (continently it was the cheaper of the two). I made it very clear that I was not looking for a discount, I purely wanted to bring to the restaurants attention how bad some of our food was and it was because of dirty oil being used. I did not expect to be personally attacked. When the bill arrived the amount we were charged was more than the bill. I asked why and was told that a coffee we hadn’t asked for or received had been added to our bill. This was refunded, but only because I spotted it, I would not recommend this restaurant, which is a shame as it came highly recommended and Seahouses is beautiful.
    The Olde Ship InnResponded on 29 October 2024
    We are so sorry for all of the above points you have brought to our attention. We are looking into this, and can promise that it was a very bad, one off occasion. Our sincerest apologies

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The Olde Ship Inn is rated 4.2 stars by 482 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Olde Ship Inn

The Olde Ship Inn Main St, Seahouses, Newcastle NE68 7RD

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Seahouses
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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