Ship — Restaurant in London

Racial profiling.... if you are black, please don't go! I had a mixed experience at the Ship Croydon Pub. The service was okay, and the atmosphere was lively. However, I must express my disappointment with a particular female worker with red hair. Our group consisted of individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, all in our mid-30s, mature, we were simply looking for a pleasant social drink in a rock pub. There was an employee that seemed to unwarrantedly monitor our group from the bar, constantly looking, gesturing our way and making us feel uncomfortable. When we noticed and started discussing it within our party, she became aggressive, came over to our table and began actually shouting at us! We were taken aback as we hadn't been confrontational in any way. While the place has the potential to be wonderful, it gave off the impression of being more of a social club for the staff, with smoking and drinking with regulars, rather than a place of business. It appears that the staff prioritise those they know, and new customers are treated as if they are unwelcomed. If you're looking for a comfortable night out or don't know someone who works there, I'd strongly advise against visiting.

P.S. In later checking the previous reviews on here I can now see that this is a common occurrence in this place. I wish I read the reviews before going. Never felt so uncomfortable being a black person in any place in London before. It's a shame. This place had...

A dive bar for people who like Metal and Nu Metal music.

You'll hear a decent selection of the classic tunes while drinking from a dirty glass either the worst cider and wine in London, or whatever UK brewed slop beers they have on tap.

There's no reason anybody would ever go in here if they didn't like Metal music and if you don't like it then you're going to hate this place. It's a dump.

They haven't done food there in about 20 years but if you saw the place you wouldn't want to eat there anyway,.

It's essentially a pitch black room with disco lights that do become jarring after a while. Or after about 5 seconds really.

You wouldn't expect every pub to have their own lighting technician but they could do a lot better than some 80s style disco lights based on what's on the market these days. If that is what they're going for.

Probably could sell their equipment...

A little disappointing. Is my new local so was hoping for a friendlier experience but having got a glass with lipstick marks on the pint glass I respectfully asked if I could have another. I wasn’t even fussed about a new pint. Just a glass. Slammed down on the bar and no acknowledgment or apology topped off with an eye roll from the female staff member. Such a shame. I’ve walked past and seemed like a nice place.

Edit. I went back again after the owner comment. There was one friendly staff member but the rest were hanging around chatting and ignoring me. Last orders were called and I was told they weren’t serving but after that several people were served for another 15mins. I guess my face didn’t fit despite simply sitting quietly with one drink in the corner. I won’t go back to a place that treats me like that. Cliquey. Not a friendly local at all like the...