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The Ship

4.7 (23)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Upnor Rd, Lower Upnor,, Rochester, Medway ME2 4UY

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The Ship

4.7
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Rochester

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2 people
19:00

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
A beautiful village pub on the river Medway, anchored in the heart of Lower Upnor ⚓️🌊🍻

✨Under new management 2025

Family Friendly 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Dog Friendly 🐕

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Ship.

4.7

4.7
(23)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ship offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "amazing staff." Guests appreciate the "family-friendly atmosphere" and diverse menu, featuring dishes like goat curry and fish and chips. Despite occasional slow service, the team is praised for their "thoughtfulness" and welcoming nature. The location by the river adds charm.
23 Reviews
  1. Tony

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had invited another couple for lunch, as we had not visited the ship before. We were not disappointed. The food arrived in no time and was pipping hot, first class from the staff, we will be going back

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  2. Mark

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to visit and look forward to the next time. Food is fantastic and the staff are amazing.

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  3. heather

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience. Great food and service and lovely little pub. We will be back x

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  4. Charmaine

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food brilliant made to feel welcome and relaxed highly recommend

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  5. Rob

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A friendly pub with a great location and good food

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  6. Mark

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect second time we have been there and it’s great

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  7. Kathryn

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted by friendly helpful staff. The choice on the menu was varied and included a kids menu. The food was exceptional I chose from the specials board with goat curry and the biggest plate of curried goat, rice & peas, with mac and cheese, coleslaw and mix sweet pepper salad. All beautifully cooked and delicious and definitely worth every penny. Although the pub was very busy you could hold a conversation without having to raise your voice. We sat inside but I liked that you could cross a not very busy road and sit by the river. Definitely worth a visit.

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  8. Sharon

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went with my family for a birthday breakfast. Delicious breakfast and very reasonably priced. Friendly service. We enjoyed our Saturday breakfast so much we went back the Bank Holiday Monday for lunch. At the lunch they even made especially at the request of my 4 year old granddaughter a bowl of just mashed potatoes and baked beans for her. Such thoughtfulness even though they were busy. A lovely family friendly pub. We will be back.

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  9. Sarah

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, great staff and lovely evening. Highly recommend.

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  10. David

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very handy short walk from the MYC. Great food, served with a smile by very friendly staff.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

The Ship feels like a warm, welcoming riverside village pub, bright and recently refreshed inside, with friendly staff, a cosy log-burning fire and live piano playing during Sunday lunches, making it very family-friendly.

Casual dress, comfortable, relaxed clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

Portions at The Ship are generous, guests repeatedly praise large mains, big puddings and hearty Sunday roasts that leave families satisfied.

Yes, The Ship has riverside and garden seating, with a large outdoor space and a playground that guests say is lovely in summer.

Sunday is a favourite, many guests specifically praise The Ship's Sunday roast and the riverside atmosphere for a lovely weekend visit.

The Ship fills up for its popular Sunday roast, guests rave about it and often recommend booking, while some off-peak visits have been noticeably quiet, with only a few people at the bar.

Yes, The Ship is dog friendly; the listing explicitly notes "Dog Friendly."

Head to The Ship on Sunday lunchtime for the much‑praised Sunday roast, guests repeatedly recommend the roast (perfect pink beef) and note a pianist adding to a lovely riverside Sunday.

The Ship offers indoor pub seating and a welcoming bar, plus plenty of outdoor options, riverside seating and a rear garden/huge outdoor space that’s popular in summer.

Yes, The Ship is family friendly: the owner lists it as Family Friendly, and guests praise the huge outdoor space and outside playground, calling it perfect for families across generations.

Yes, The Ship is described by the owners as dog friendly, so dogs are welcomed there.

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The Ship

4.7
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Rochester

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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