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The Ship Stock, West Hanningfield, ENG

The Ship Stock

4.6
4.6
242 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 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

  • 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 242 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 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 delights with a cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and exquisite home-cooked dishes. Known for its "excellent quality food" and "fantastic service," it's perfect for family gatherings or a relaxed Sunday roast. With a picturesque beer garden and tasteful decor, it's a "lovely, family-friendly pub" worth visiting again.

242 Reviews

  1. chris

    Essex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good quality food just could have done with a little less fat on the steak and lamb

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  2. Linda

    Essex

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasent experience. Staff, food and whole thing was excellent. Would definitely book again.

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  3. Beverley

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Better than any Christmas lunch I’ve had anywhere. My husband & I have eaten in top rate restaurants for Christmas & all year round. Christmas 2024 was one of our best for food, service & ambience. The pub was decorated to perfection.

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  4. Michelle

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This pub is fast becoming a firm favourite - every time we go , they are so friendly and accommodating ! We have been this afternoon - Christmas Eve and just for drinks - and they were happy for us to do that, even though some pubs would insist on meals . The decoration is fabulous and we had a great time !

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  5. Liz

    Essex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely meal this evening. Served by super staff who obviously enjoy what they are doing. The pub is beautifully decorated with a fabulous festive vibe Would recommend and will go back soon

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  6. debbie

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were originally put on a table that wasn’t in the main area of the pub. We asked if we could be moved to the main area of the pub which they were able to do really quickly. We were so pleased that we asked as the ambiance was lovely. All the staff were attentive and the food was delicious and plentiful. We had the Christmas festive menu. We have eaten here a couple of times previous to this and are never disappointed. Thank you again.

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  7. Lauren

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a warm friendly welcome, even though we had never eaten there before. Great food, fabulous service, beautifully decorated for Christmas.

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  8. Gail

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely lunch at The Ship today. The pub decor for Christmas was absolutely beautiful. A lovely fire was blazing and we ate upstairs in the dining area, which was cosy and private. The food and service were excellent.

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  9. trevor

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff were excellent with good advice about menu and efficient, no pressure to rush food and leave very relaxing

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  10. Milena

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely time, thank you to everyone for accomoddating.

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FAQs

The Ship Stock is rated 4.6 stars by 242 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 4 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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