The Ship Inn

Description

Dating back to 1592 The Ship in the historic town of Rye was formerly built as a warehouse holding prohibited goods seized from smugglers.

These days, you'll find a quintessential English country inn bursting with character that serves seasonal, local ingredients and 10 boutique ensuite bedrooms.

Their menu combines classic dishes with contemporary delights, from hearty pies and mash and the iconic fish and chips to succulent Sunday roasts and seafood platters. Their menu is complemented by an outstanding wine list, celebrating the excellence of English wine from their award-winning Balfour Winery. 

For those making a weekend of their visit to Rye, stay in one of their 10 boutique rooms each with its distinct character and décor. 

Info

  • Happily Affordable ££
  • Taking Bookings
  • None
  • 18 for alcoholic beverages
  • Background Music
  • Street Side Tables, Outdoor Dining

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 7:30 23:00 Breakfast: 8am - 10am. Lunch: 12pm - 3pm Dinner: 6pm - 9pm
Tuesday 7:30 23:00 Breakfast: 8am - 10am. Lunch: 12pm - 3pm Dinner: 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday 7:30 23:00 Breakfast: 8am - 10am. Lunch: 12pm - 3pm Dinner: 6pm - 9pm
Thursday 7:30 23:00 Breakfast: 8am - 10am. Lunch: 12pm - 3pm Dinner: 6pm - 9pm
Friday 7:30 23:00 Breakfast: 8am - 10am. Lunch: 12pm - 3pm Dinner: 6pm - 9pm
Saturday 7:30 23:00 Breakfast: 8am - 10am. Lunch & Dinner: 12pm - 9pm
Sunday 7:30 23:00 Breakfast: 8am - 10am. Lunch & Dinner: 12pm - 8pm

Location

Address

The Ship Inn, The Ship Inn, Strand, TN31 7DB

Area

Sussex

Menus

  • Cuisines

    This venue serves Gastro, Pub Food, British, Roast Dinner and Christmas Lunch/Dinner food.

  • A word from the chef:

    At The Ship, our love for food and our passion for wine sets us apart. We take pride in our identity as a proper British pub, committed to celebrating the excellence of English wine from our award-winning Balfour Winery.

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
Midweek*
Min spend
Weekend*
Upstairs Private Dining Room Private Room 40 50 - price on request price on request

Enjoy your first meal as a married couple at The Ship. Here at The Ship we have the perfect space to host your big day, our private dining space located upstairs of the pub itself, with its own bar will be exclusively yours, with a capacity of up to 40 guests for a wedding breakfast and 50 guests for a reception.

Exclusive Hire Venue Hire 50 120 - Price on request Price on request

For larger scale weddings, it is possible to have The Ship for exclusive use, including all 11 bedrooms. The Ship exclusively yours situated in the heart of Rye with a capacity of up to 50 guests for a wedding breakfast and 120 guests for a reception.

Once the celebrations have drawn to a close, you and your guests can retreat into one of our 11 sumptuous ensuite bedrooms, which are located within the pub, each cosy room is individual in décor, combining a charming cottage style with all the mod cons you could need.

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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