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The Ship Stock, West Hanningfield, ENG

The Ship Stock

4.6
4.6
230 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
A charming village pub nestled in the heart of West Hanningfield on the unspoiled greenbelt of the Essex city, Chelmsford. This soul-soothing, local pub offers a fresh, seasonal menu coupled with local craft beverages, all of which can be enjoyed in our vintage, east-coast setting. Our alfresco lawn is the perfect oasis for any passing visitor or returning local. Take in the panoramic views of the rolling hills or stay warm by our log burner snuggled inside. Both are perfect watching the world pass by with a drink in hand.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01277 286360
  • Website
    https://www.shipwesthanningfield.co.uk/
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • Festive Set Menu - £36pp (£10pp deposit)

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 20, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
    Join us for our sumptuous three course (£36) or two course (£32) festive set menu. Think crispy ham hock terrine, pan-fried British lamb rump and clementine & orange baked Alaska to name a few, alongside turkey and the traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.
    Festive Set Menu - £36pp (£10pp deposit) photo

  • 3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£95pp (£25pp deposit)

    £25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Join us for our sumptuous three course Christmas Day set menu. Choose from our beautifully inventive dishes or our classic turkey & traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £25.00 per person.
    3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£95pp (£25pp deposit) photo

  • New Year's Eve Set Menu - £46pp (£10pp deposit)

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate the New Year in style with our sumptuous three course set menu. Think cured salmon, venison & pancetta pie, and triple chocolate delice to name a few. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.
    New Year's Eve Set Menu - £46pp (£10pp deposit) photo

Menu

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What 230 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Child-friendly

  • Essex

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ship Stock offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic service" and "excellent quality food." Guests praise the cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and diverse menu options. Highlights include the Sunday roasts and homemade dishes. The venue is beautifully decorated, making it a "go-to pub" for family-friendly gatherings.

230 Reviews

  1. Victoria

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really friendly staff and very nice food. I love coming here!

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  2. Sara

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating there thoroughly enjoyed it food excellent and atmosphere cozy relaxing. Just what you want on a cold November evening. Would definitely recommend

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  3. Angela

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and excellent quality food. Every person in our party loved it. Great kids options, and they were very accommodating with our fussy two. Staff were super friendly, creating a lovely relaxed and cosy atmosphere. Food was served hot and fresh. Highly recommend, we will definitely be back! : )

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  4. Sue

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to the Ship with our two grandsons. Lovely cozy pub, great service and lovely food. Definitely be going again.

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  5. Jason

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely fish and chips and Sunday roast. Great mini deserts. Beautiful building and great atmosphere.

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  6. Janet

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed with our main meal…the pie crust was very hard and had to pour lots of gravy to soften and the vegetables were very sparse . Very overpriced meal for what it was.They only had a choice of one beer on tap and that when it came had sediment in it. The pub was fairly quiet when visiting, the staff were friendly and the service good.

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  7. Graham

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub, great food, excellent attentive, friendly staff. One of the best Stilton sauces I've had.

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  8. Sarah

    Essex

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First visit for Sunday Lunch. Will come again. Excellent food. Generous portions. Friendly staff. Very busy but not noisy.

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  9. James

    Essex

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic experience today for sunday lunch. We booked a couple of hours in advance. We were next to the bar. We were not rushed at all. The food was wonderful. It was full of flavour. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We were there for a couple of hours and were not rushed at all. It was a perfect way to spend a sunday afternoon.

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  10. John

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to The Ship… went with another couple and really enjoyed the atmosphere and ambiance. Food was great, good choice and good value. Really friendly staff, offering good service and a warm welcome. We will definitely return

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FAQs

The Ship Stock is rated 4.6 stars by 230 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ship Stock

Stock Road, West Hanningfield, ENG CM2 8LB

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Chelmsford
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
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