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From family holiday parties to end-of-year office lunches, our Festive Buffet Menu is packed with crowd-pleasers.
Unwrap our Buffet MenuThe Ship is one of Exeter's oldest and most famous pubs, with it being well documented that Sir Francis Drake was a regular and it was his favourite watering hole. You can see an inscription on our wall written by Sir Francis Drake himself in 1587 expressing h...
Top-notch amenities to make sure you have a great time. Hereβs what you can expect when you visit The Ship:
Join us for some Christmas cheer! Whether it's a work gathering or a cosy family meal, we're here to make your occasion special. With our seasonal menu and festive drinks, we've got everything to get you in the holiday spirit right through until 2025!
Explore our Christmas menusOur student discount card lets you grab a tasty 20% off food and drink! Pop into the pub to get yours.
View our dealsWe proudly serve freshly cooked traditional pub food throughout the week. Vegan, vegetarian and non-gluten containing options are also available.
View our dish highlightsFind out what makes us special at The Ship and come and join us!
From family holiday parties to end-of-year office lunches, our Festive Buffet Menu is packed with crowd-pleasers.
Unwrap our Buffet MenuFrom cask ales to Christmassy cocktails, our bar's fully stocked this festive season.
View our festive drinksWe're proud to be a dog friendly pub - bring your four-legged friend along, we would love to see them!
Find UsTry one of our fantastic premium beers: Level Head Session IPA. Beers centuries in the making.
Book your table with usCelebrate the end of the week by trying one of our roasts. Pick from 28-day aged sirloin of beef, roasted half chicken or nut roast wellington.
Book for Sunday RoastFrom meetings to birthday parties, we have function rooms available for hire - no matter the occasion.
Make an enquiryA truly vintage pub dating as far back as the 15th century, The Ship in Exeter is known as one of the oldest in the city. Nearby attractions include the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Gallery and Exeter Cathedral.
Cementing The Ship’s historical ties is its Tudor inspired architectural design, with a cream and black exterior and plenty of wooden panelling and beams indoors. A wide bar greets all who enter with cask ales and a selection of drinks ready to be served. Book your visit with us today.
The Ship is a pub for everybody and every paw, being both dog and family-friendly with wheelchair accessibility and free Wi-Fi.
At The Ship you’ll find delicious British comfort food cooked with care, from hand-battered fish & chips to pies, award-winning burgers and sticky toffee pudding, our menu offers traditional pub food made from quality ingredients. Vegan, vegetarian and non-gluten dishes are also available.
Give the gift of a cold pint on a hot day, a family catch up, the perfect place to watch the winning goal, and even more, with the Greene King gift card.