Ship Inn Distress

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   Rachael

   Dorset

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely Valentines evening, nice touches on the table with confetti hearts, red candle and chocolates. We had starters & main which included a bottle of wine all within the price. Great service and it was just perfect.
   

   Ship Inn DistressResponded 2 days ago

   thank you for taking he time to review your evening with us and that you where happy with your food hopefully we will see you very soon for more delicious meals.
   

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   Steve

   Dorset

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 26, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Please leave the side mural. I was expecting to see the front with a mural. Inside it is very inviting with a lot of space. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The menus were impressive with great food selections. Thank you to all.
   

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   Ship Inn DistressResponded on February 13, 2025

   hi Steve i'm glad to hear you enjoyed your visit with us and was nice to meet you and hope to see you again soon. regarding the mural it wasn't me who removed it was already gone when i started 4 years ago i guess as we are no longer a fish restaurant it seemed not necessary to have anymore.
   

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   Ralph

   Dorset

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We go there on a regular basis. Would not do so if it was not a good place to go.
   

   Ship Inn DistressResponded 6 days ago

   Dear Ralph Thank you for your continued support and kind words. We're delighted to be your regular choice and look forward to welcoming you again soon.
   

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   Deborah

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was the second year having Christmas lunch at The Ship in Distress. The food was excellent, tasty , nicely presented and hot. Service by staff was very friendly and no shortage of smiles. Excellent Christmas Day lunch and will be booking for 2025.
   

   Ship Inn DistressResponded on December 30, 2024

   thanks for your lovely comments deborah it was nice to see you returning as in a few other tables hope you had a lovely day and we are grateful for your visits see you soon
   

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   Geoffrey

   Hampshire

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Last minute decision to go out for dinner and decided to give The Ship in Distress a try and didn't regret it. Superb service, friendly and welcoming. Food was delicious and well presented. Overall very good and will be back. Many thanks.
   

   Ship Inn DistressResponded on January 9, 2025

   thank you for taking the time to write a wonderful review we really do appreciate it we hope to see you again soon for another enjoyable visit.
   

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   Stuart

   Dorset

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Family birthday get together. Everyone was impressed by the great value for money. Good selection of courses and the drinks were served quickly throughout the meal. Friendly staff and clean throughout. Very nice pub with plenty of charm. Absolutely no complaints about this visit, so thank you for a lovely time 😊.
   

   Ship Inn DistressResponded on January 16, 2025

   We are so grateful for your kind words and pleased you enjoyed your visit here with us look forward to seeing you all again soon
   

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   Karen

   Bath

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   As a coeliac I was told the meal I had was gluten free, gammon, eggs, chips and onion rings. I do not believe that the onion rings were gluten free and I was instantly glutened within an hour.
   

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   Richard

   Dorset

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   A very nice Sunday roast and the service was excellent as was the service for our dog who enjoyed it too.
   

   Ship Inn DistressResponded on January 17, 2025

   thank you for your review and happy you had excellent service hope we see you all again soon.
   

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   Hannah

   East Sussex

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 26, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I booked a table on line for the restaurant to eat which was very easy to do as my partner and I were visiting my son who lives in Christchurch. All the staff were very friendly. It was very busy and we didn't realise there was a band playing that night, however being seated in the restaurant it was not overly loud. Considering the very reasonable prices for food I was not expecting much, but I have to say the food was excellent. The mixed grill, Fish and chips and my Mushroom pie was really tasty. My only complaint would be the pie on the menu stated it came with sautee potates. The potatoes were defiantly not small pieces of fried potatoes, they were whole potatoes cut in half and were slightly hard and definitely not fried like sautee should be, however saying that they were very edible. Overall it was a lovely evening, with a great atmosphere. Would definitely return again.
   

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    teresa

    Berkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Just a great local pub serving amazing Sunday lunch. We are so fortunate to have this welcoming place on our doorstep.
    

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