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The Ship &
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HAVE YOUR FUNCTION WITH US |
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FUNCTION ROOM |
The upstairs of the 'small
bar' can be hired out at selected times to cater for private parties of up to 25 people
leaving do's etc. Alternatively, one whole side of the pub can be hired
to cater for up to 70 people. Buffets can be supplied. Please contact us for further details and to discuss
your requirements. |
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DRINKS |
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DRINKS ON
DRAUGHT |
Hofbrau Premium / Export / Extra Cold,
Peroni, Guinness, Blackthorn Cider.
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REAL ALES |
Hall & Woodhouse Tanglefoot /
Badger + 1 rotating seasonal ale.
(Available in big bar can be taken across to small bar).
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We are a Hall & Woodhouse
Hallmark Pub for
excellence in service of our quality real ales. |
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OTHER DRINKS |
Range of Wines (all available
by the glass or bottle except Champagne & sparkling wine).
Tea & Cafetiere Coffee. |
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EATING OUT AT THE SHIP & SHOVELL |
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Traditional British Pub Food, served from our own
main menu, all freshly prepared
and cooked to order using many ingredients sourced from
regional
suppliers.
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MEAL TIMES |
Monday - Friday 12noon -
3.30pm.
Saturday 12noon - 4pm.
Sunday - closed. |
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ENTERTAINMENT &
FACILITIES |
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ENTERTAINMENT |
3 TVs in the big bar, Darts Board
in the small bar.
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FACILITY |
Wheelchair Access. |
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OTHER |
Children Welcome on
Saturdays upstairs in the small bar when dining. Debit & Credit Cards accepted. |
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 The Ship & Shovell,
underneath the platforms of Charing Cross Station, is quite unique being
two buildings separated by the Cravens Passage pedestrian area.
They are directly opposite each other and of very different sizes.
The smaller bar, which is tiny, also has an upstairs room called the
'Crows Nest', which can seat up to 25 people. This smaller bar has
a snug and booth seating for more private, homely conversation.
The larger building has been a pub for over 300 years and the smaller
one has steps which lead down to the river, although these have now been
covered over. Both are traditionally decorated with the larger one
being carpeted with a fireplace, a TV, seats and
tables. An unusual feature of this type of pub is the ornamental
mirrors lining an entire wall.
The unusual
spelling of 'Shovell' is because it is named after
Sir Clowdisley Shovell.
He was the Admiral whose fleet was lost in the foggy Channel and
was erroneously informed by his staff that they were safely off the
coast of France. Subsequently a sailor was hanged for mutiny after
suggesting the calculations were incorrect!
Today we predominately attract professionals but being next door but one
to Sherlock Holmes pub we do welcome many tourists.
Benjamin Franklins House is also very near by as is the theatre.
As a result we see famous actors who pop in for drinks and food.
Mac, Louise and the team will give you a warm welcome. |
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