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| The Ship Tavern in London |
Sundays are made to get cosy and enjoy the week’s stresses away; the Ship Tavern is the perfect spot for it. It’s considered as one of London’s most traditional taverns since it has been built during the mid-1500s. This British Dining Room and Ale House has a lot of treats which visitors can enjoy so if you’re looking for some old school hospitality, drop by The Ship Tavern.
A Warm Welcome at The Ship Tavern
Upon entering the pub, you can visit the Oak Room on the first floor and see how it has its own, unique and traditional charm. In here, you’ll see antique furniture pieces, books, paintings and trinkets. You’ll also be fond of seeing the walls with mahogany panels along with an open fire to keep you warm even during the coolest days of the year. Visitors may also opt to dine in private as they order the most sumptuous treats in the tavern.
Taste Some Well-Loved, British Meals from the Menu
The Ship Tavern’s Menu has plenty of selections which you can certainly relish, well I did. Starters or Appetisers include Salt and Pepper Calamari, Braised Ox Cheek and Seared King Scallops among other choices. Some of the main meals include Sunday Roasts, Pan Fried Sea Bass, Caramelised French Onion and Goat’s Cheese Tart and Beef and ‘1549’ Real Ale Sausages. Fans of ribs can also try The Ship Tavern’s Sticky Glazed Pork Ribs.
Warm Up and Sip Some Brews from the Bar
Did you know The Ship Tavern has a comprehensive list of wines for you to try out? Whether you’re a connoisseur who likes to practice on some profile tasting, or you simply want to taste different tasty wine flavours, you can definitely seek out your best options upon drinking from the bar. They also have Gin and Jazz Sundays, where people can retire after getting pleasant and filling servings of their brunch.
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| The Oak Room at The Ship Tavern |
Some Interesting Stories about the Ship Tavern
Before being the well-loved pub which people know of today, The Ship Tavern used to be a hideaway especially during the rule of King Henry VIII.This was the place where Catholics would sneak into whenever they wouldwant to hear Mass, as priests would also officiate the celebration. However,whenever the King’s officials would check into the tavern and see priests hiding in holes, they would assassinate the said religious, on the spot. Today, some would feature the tavern’s areas as haunted.
Still, people would drop by the pub to have the most sumptuous and relaxing meal experiences.
If you’re looking for a traditional place to unwind, then The Ship Tavern is a definite must-see. With its British food and interiors, diners will certainly have a pleasant
experience in this go-to pub.
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| The Oak Room at The Ship Tavern |
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| The Oak Room at The Ship Tavern |
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| The Oak Room at The Ship Tavern: smoked bloody Mary and mimosa |
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| 3 flavoured butter : olives, paprika and rocket served with fresh bread |
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| Seared King Scallops with juicy and tasty rabbit and sage meatballs and garden pea puree |
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Salt & pepper calamari was tender with a nice crispy batter with delicious spring onion mayo
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perfectly cooked sea bass with potted brown shrimps
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A enormous Sunday roast of tender pork belly served with apple sauce, perfect goose fat roasted potatoes, vegetable medley, cauliflower cheese and Massive Yorkshire pudding and gravy – heaven!
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Sticky toffee pudding
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Bailey’s crème brulee with raspberry sorbet: it was a revelation! Love it
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I really enjoyed the Sunday lunch at The Oak Room, it’s a very traditional deco in keeping with the building, staff is very friendly. It’s a great place to eat and drink with friends and family but without children. The food was very good at very reasonable prices. It’s a popular place so book well in advance.
The Ship Tavern
12 Gate Street
Holborn
London
WC2A 3HP
020 7405 1992
[email protected]
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| The Oak Room at The Ship Tavern London |
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Disclosure: I was a guest of The Ship tavern. All views are my own – what a fab place!
This sounds like such a great place to eat in and the food looks incredible. I love places that have a bit of history to them and I love them even more if they have a fireplace!
What an ambiance – it looks so comforting in there, and that pork belly…wow. I've just eaten and I'd still try and fit that in!
Sara-Jane that dish was amazing an could feed 2 ! easily! R
oh my this looks just amazing and I admit I always enjoy pub food better than a restaurant
I agree with you Emma
This sounds/ looks like a great place to go for food. I need to start exploring new foodfood places and stop sticking to what I'm used to!
This looks like the most beautiful place to snuggle up and have something tasty to eat! That calamari looks divine!
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I love the fact the pub is so olde worlde, but the food looks very modern in presentation.
What a gorgeous pub with food to die for;-)
That looks like amazing job for tavern. I am a sucker for calamari and that looks amazing x
This looks like such a lovely, traditional pub. That roast dinner looks to die for! I love the look of the sea bass too.
I love that it is more than just a pub and is a historical point of interest. I will have to check it out as I am a history buff xx
This looks like my kind of place! Great atmosphere and great food! How fantastic!
Sounds lovely – I don't get out for Sunday lunch enough!!
Oh wow, what a gorgeous place to eat! Beautiful decor. The food and drinks look so delicious. I'm jealous!
This looks great, sounds like you had a lovely time!
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