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The Ship Stock, West Hanningfield, ENG

The Ship Stock

4.5
4.5
259 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Five-Course Menu

    £40.00 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    Always the most popular day of the year as we take time to say thanks to our dear Mums. Enjoy our five-course set menu with a glass of champagne on arrival to make the day extra special as we take care of the roast this weekend. Please see the Mother's Day menu on our website.
    Mother's Day Five-Course Menu photo

What 259 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ship Stock offers a "lovely atmosphere" with "excellent food" and "friendly, accommodating staff." Guests appreciate its "beautiful decor" and "welcoming vibe," perfect for cozy meals or festive occasions. While some experiences vary, many praise the "fantastic service" and "great menu variety," making it a local favorite.

259 Reviews
  1. Monica

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at The Ship. We did the Valentine's 5 course meal which was incredible value and service was excellent and friendly as usual. Look forward to coming back.

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  2. Michael

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From entering the establishment we were greeted with a very warm welcome. we were able to have a leisurely drink prior to our meal and was also offered the opportunity to have our meal earlier. the food was delicious and the service was very efficient and the staff were very polite and friendly. will definitely be returning again.

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  3. Dean

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Had to wait over an 1.5 hour or more for are main, and then was told that they only had a chef on the night. Got there at 7pm and had main at 8.50pm.!! Didn’t have time for dessert and had to push to get a discount the meal.!! Was hoping for a lovely evening, but wasn’t to be.? Won’t be going back for a night out there again. disappointing evening, TAKE NOTE…..MANAGER???

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  4. jacky

    Essex

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We booked The Ship for a valentines set menu as it looked good at a reasonable price. A few days before the booking we received a phone call to ask for our starters and mains choice to help the chef organise the food needed. (I assume everyone had the same phone call) On arrival at the venue we were greeted by great staff, we were seated in what we found out later to be the public bar that had been decorated for the valentines special. We had bread at the table and were given a glass of champagne. The starters came and all was good - then it went downhill! It took several requests for the main which finally arrived 2 hours later. The 4 tables alongside us also had the same problem and we were all very disappointed by the lack of communication from the manager who to be honest avoided contact with the room. When finally one of the diners caught the managers attention to complain about all of our treatment and he finally offered 50% off the bill. He then informed us that there was a problem with the chef, I assume lack of staff to help. I must add that when the food finally arrived it was faultless. What let the venue down was the lack/no communication from the manager. We certainly won't risk booking again, which is a shame as the rest of the staff did try to assist us but it was out of their hands. Also the food was good when it finally arrived.

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  5. John

    Kent

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service great atmosphere .cold toilet

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  6. Brian R

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience for Valentine's Day. Great food and great service, as usual

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  7. geoffrey

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This not the pub to go to for a quick cheap meal, It is good quality reastaurant standard food pleasant staff nice suroundings. we had no complaints. I would rather pay the extra that you have to hear and go home happy. which is what we did.

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  8. Nicky

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely olde world pub, food was superb ,staff were excellent, mind your head if you're over 6 foot as beams can be tricky! Overall a fantastic little pub,will definitely be back

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  9. Terry

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely old pub restaurant, friendly staff and great food
    The Ship StockResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words

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  10. Andy

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely worth a visit. The food was piping hot and a warm welcome from all the staff. Large portions and food very fresh All 5 people didn’t have anything negative to say
    The Ship StockResponded 2 days ago
    Many Thanks for your kind words

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FAQs

The Ship Stock is rated 4.5 stars by 259 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 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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