The Ship Inn — Restaurant in Eastbourne

If I could give this lovely place 10 stars I would. My friend had her 70th birthday lunch here today. There was fourteen of us seated in the bright and airy conservatory. As soon as I came in I was welcomed by a very smiley member of staff. Things only got better. The service was very quick, friendly and efficient. All our meals were served at the same time, a feat in itself. The meals were all piping hot and everyone enjoyed the food immensely, clean plates all round and anything anyone couldn't manage was put in a takeaway container, so nothing was wasted. The portions were very generous and very reasonably priced. Top class. I managed to have a quick chat with the Manageress on my way out to say how much we had all enjoyed the food and service. I'm glad I also got to tell the chef too. I would highly recommend The Ship Inn, unlike other pub/restaurants they accommodated a large party of people. My friend said she had called a few places who wouldn't take a party of more than ten. So, if you are looking to book a larger party, don't waste time.. Go here, I'm confident you won't be disappointed. One and only one, drawback is there is no parking, it's permit holders only between 8am and 6pm, every day of the week. I know, because I received a parking ticket on a Sunday in a permit holders only space. My fault, but a bit of a pain as my reasonably priced meal cost...

One of the nicest pubs I have had a meal in, fair variety of menu options from jacket potatoes, steak to even a Thai Red curry, one of the tastiest I have had. A real good home cooked feel to all the dishes, we had while on holiday and very consistent. Had local ale and red wine, both good and enjoyable. Children's menu very good too with 4 choices, if I recall correctly. Staff were good and accomodating. Wish this was my local and would go back again when in Eastbourne. Puts some so called Bistro style pubs to shame, punching above its weight with a good selection of meals and specials. Good option for a family meal or with...

We received a lovely warm welcome from the staff and shown to our table for three in the conservatory where our food and drinks order was quickly taken from a widely varied menu The order quickly arrived and we had Sunday roast two beef and one chicken which was delicious Dessert was the same and the portions were generous sizes The bill was reasonably priced and we all enjoyed a lovely lunch thank you The staff were friendly and helpful and our meal was a pleasure No arrogance from the staff and iwe look forward to returning for a lovely meal thanks...