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The Ship Elswick, Preston, ENG

The Ship Elswick

3.4
3.4
573 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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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Experiences

  • Mother's Day Five Course Menu

    GBP 34.50 per person

    30 Mar 2025 only
    Always the most popular day of the year as we take time to say thanks to our dear Mums. Enjoy our five-course set menu to make the day extra special as we take care of the roast this weekend. Please see the Mother's Day menu on our website.
    Mother's Day Five Course Menu photo

What 573 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.4
3.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Lancashire

    Great for brunch

  • Lancashire

    Hot spot

  • Lancashire

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ship Elswick offers "excellent service" and a welcoming atmosphere. Diners rave about the "delicious" and "well-presented" food, particularly the Sunday roast and mixed grill. The staff are "very attentive" and accommodating, especially with dietary needs. Although some reviews noted inconsistency, overall, it's a "lovely place" with charm and a cozy pub ambiance.
573 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Lancashire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Motown and soul and dining experience was very good and great value for money. Keep up the great work The Ship.

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  2. Maria

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food was excellent. Cleanliness of premises was exceptional and choice was extensive. 3rd time of going this month
    The Ship ElswickResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Maria, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service, food, and cleanliness. It's wonderful to know you've visited us three times this month. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! Best regards, Amy , Joe & The Team

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  3. Ray

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely evening, enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Amy look after us all and all the staff were very friendly. Would recommend.
    The Ship ElswickResponded on 17 March 2025
    Hi Ray, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Amy and the team will be delighted to know they made your evening special. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers, The Ship Team

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  4. Carol

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at lunchtime on Friday was excellent lovely young waitress sorry didn’t get her name but she wore a sweatshirt with white fox on it was really pleasant and helpful food was fab and the prices were just right and we will be coming back soon
    The Ship ElswickResponded on 17 March 2025
    Dear Carol, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your lunchtime visit and that Ellie made a positive impression. It's great to know you found the food fab and the prices just right. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Ship Team

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  5. john

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Arrived to be welcomed by a happy smiling person who quickly explained the different menues and joined in with the general up ness of the evening Service was excelent well timed staff were attentive but not intrusive Food was hot well presented and lots of flavour table of 4 had calamari and chicken strip starter ( go for the Chicken recommended by server ) Then surprise surprise the Meat and Ale pie was a formed pie not a dish with a flaky pastry top The pie was full of flavour and the gravy was a star Lastly temted by the dognut and icecream again based on servers recomendation finish the meal perfectly
    The Ship ElswickResponded on 17 March 2025
    Dear John, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your evening with us, from the warm welcome to the delicious recommendations. It's fantastic to know our Steak and Ale pie and the doughnut and ice cream dessert hit the mark. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Ship Team

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  6. Kirsty

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a delicious Sunday dinner as part of the after 5pm deal. Food was plentiful, tasty and piping hot. Service was attentive, nothing was too much trouble. Great value, we’ll definitely be back.
    The Ship ElswickResponded on 27 February 2025
    Hi Kirsty, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Sunday dinner and found the service attentive. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Amy , Joe and The Team

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  7. Sheila

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and excellent service. Enjoyed the Sunday roast.
    The Ship ElswickResponded on 26 February 2025
    Dear Sheila, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the Sunday roast and our service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Ship Team

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  8. Peter

    Birmingham2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok bit pricey service was a bit hit and miss service was ok when we arrived but was missing by the time we got to order puddings so overall ok but will not return
    The Ship ElswickResponded on 18 February 2025
    Hi Peter, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience with us was inconsistent. We appreciate your comments on the pricing and service, and we'll certainly look into these areas for improvement. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance in the future. Best regards, The Ship

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  9. John

    Lancashire1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Nearly empty Bring back the menu they had prior to Covid !
    The Ship ElswickResponded on 12 February 2025
    Dear John, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear you were disappointed with our current menu. We appreciate your input and will certainly take it into consideration as we continue to make improvements. Best regards, The Ship

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  10. Anthony

    Lancashire13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We both ordered the gammon steak and it was delicious, very well cooked and we enjoyed every bite. I ordered the cherry sundae and my wife ordered the sticky toffee pudding both were delicious. Well recommended.
    The Ship ElswickResponded on 5 February 2025
    Hi Anthony, We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your gammon and our delicious desserts. We hope to see you again soon! Many Thanks Amy , Joe and The Ship Team

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The Ship Elswick is rated 3.4 stars by 573 OpenTable diners.

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

High Street, Elswick, Preston, ENG PR4 3ZB

Additional information

  • Area
    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
  • Parking details
    None
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