About This Pub
You know, when I think about The Ship Inn, it's one of those places that just feels like a proper British pub – the kind where you can pop in for a relaxed Sunday roast or catch up with friends over a pint. From what I've gathered from the buzz around it, the carvery really steals the show with its fresh, locally sourced meats and sides that hit all the right notes, like those fluffy roast potatoes everyone raves about. The staff are dead helpful and add a nice personal touch, making it feel welcoming no matter if you're there for a quick bite or a special occasion. Plus, with the outdoor areas and regular events, it's spot on for a bit of fun in the sunshine. But, let's be honest, it's not all perfect – a couple of reviews mentioned the food can sometimes let it down, like overcooked veggies that don't quite live up to the hype, and it seems like it might have lost a bit of its sparkle lately. Still, with solid ratings overall, I'd say it's worth giving it a go if you're in the area; just keep in mind it has its ups and downs, like any good pub does.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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The carvery is absolutely spot on, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients making for some cracking roasts and British classics like fish and chips or homemade pies.
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The staff are proper friendly and welcoming, always up for a chat and making you feel right at home, especially the chefs who add a personal touch.
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It's got a lovely, warm atmosphere with a maritime theme and great outdoor spaces, perfect for enjoying a sunny afternoon or celebrating with mates.
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Brilliant value for money, especially on Sundays when you can tuck into a hearty meal without breaking the bank.
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They've got a buzzing calendar of events and seasonal offers, so there's always something fun going on to keep things lively.
Cons
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Food quality can be a bit inconsistent at times, like overcooked sides that take the edge off what should be a standout dish.
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Some folks have noticed it's not quite as reliable as it used to be, with a few meals falling short of expectations recently.
Contact Information
90 Wing Rd, Leighton Buzzard LU7 2NN
+441525382858
Pub
Open Now
Opening Hours
| Monday | 12:00 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00 - 22:30 |
| Saturday (Today) | 12:00 - 22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 21:00 |
Recent Reviews
What a difference a year makes, not a great experience then but today was lovely.
Fantastic service especially from chef Charlie.
Really positive and enthusiastic to us all as he carved and talked us through the selection.
Great to have this back to where it was as the ship is legendary for a Sunday afternoon feed up.
Leaving with full stomachs and knowing to get back soon.
Thank you all, and Charlie.
A gem of a local with friendly and welcoming staff and a great maritime theme throughout - thoughtful and interesting decor with so much to look at. We came for the Sunday carvery which was exceptional value for money and excellent quality. Fresh colourful vegetables, flavour-packed meats (5 to choose from - I went for the beef and pork belly - incredible!) and my sis had a delicious individual vegetarian wellington, cooked to order. Carveries can very hit and miss but you will not be disappointed eating here 👌
We initially popped in for a menu check and to register for the loyalty card. It's ten years since visiting before so we thought it's about time!
The staff were really friendly and the smell of food was too good to resist so.... Lunch was asked for!
Service, food and drinks were really good, I marked the atmosphere down to 4 stars, purely because there were two different background music sets being played simultaneously! We liked both but couldn't decide which one to sing (eat?) along to. At one point we had Bob Marley and KT Tunstall mixing up the music vibes!
We'd highly recommend this pub as it's reasonably priced (£35 for two people, two courses and two drinks).
We'll definitely be coming back again soon.
Went here today, had a carvery, was amazing! We absolutely loved it. The roast potatoes were really lovely, just how we like them - fluffy inside with loads of flavour. All of the food was lovely and the service was great. The servers were attentive but not overbearing; the chef was particularly awesome - very friendly and amiable.
We've been here before but we're not locals, we come from 30 miles away, we do so because it's such a lovely pub, so friendly and the food is always amazing! Thanks guys for yet another wonderful visit, we'll be back!
I had a Sunday roast today that was quite disappointing. Given that I used to really enjoy The Ship inn, I feel like this has gone extremely downhill with the food!
The cauliflower cheese was overcooked and brown, which really affected the taste and I used to love this and religiously have it from only the ship :( The Yorkshire puddings were rock solid and inedible. Overall, it was not the enjoyable meal I was hoping for. Would not recommend this place for a Sunday roast, the atmosphere used to be so busy with crazy turnovers for Sunday roast and yet the pub was really quiet…
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