Pub in Rotherhithe
Ship & Whale
2 Gulliver Street, Rotherhithe, SE16 7LTClosest station: Surrey Quays, about 17 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 970 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Ship & Whale
Smart, friendly 19th-century pub offering classic British cuisine with a kids' menu plus live music.
Dating from 1880 this classically restored Dockers pub is a hidden gem well worth finding. The Odessa Wharf building which can be seen from the garden of the pub dates back to 1810, making it one of the oldest surviving buildings in the area
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly: Garden only
- Outdoor Seating
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly
- Games
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Weekends only
- Serves Dinner
- Vegetarian Options
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Newspapers
- Smoking
- Good for Children
- Menu for Children
- Serves Coffee
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 07594 655816
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 970 ratings
5 out of 5Mark Ron Google, August 2024
This delightful pub is one of London’s hidden gems. Absolutely amazing food!! The ribs are huge and delicious, and the steak is thick, juicy and tender. The staff are fantastic, friendly and helpful. The owner, Basia, makes you feel at home and you can see the place is run with love and care. I’d give it 6 starts if I could. I’ll be back…!
5 out of 5Shelby Sinclairon Google, May 2024
My favourite pub in London! Their burgers are an absolute must!! Don’t forget the cheese and bacon :) my friends and I always go on Mondays for the 2 for 1 burger deal. Their quiz night is fun and free on Thursday evenings!
5 out of 5James Calveron Google, August 2024
Arguably the best pub I’ve been to in London, one of the best quizzes as well. Foods great, lots of vegan and meat options, and the drinks are reasonably priced. Don’t think you can ask for warmer staff either!
5 out of 5Kendra Stuckeyon Google, June 2024
If there were 10 stars I’d give it! This pub is AMAZING!!! The staff, the food, the drinks, the patrons - you want an English, true true pub - The Ship and Whale is the place! You have to try their burger special and anything else you can imagine, you won’t be disappointed! The Tomato Soup is easily the best I’ve ever eaten. My honeymoon was made that much more special by this pub! They are amazing! This pub made me want to stay in London - a MUST to check out! Will definitely be back! ❤️
2 out of 5Dan Danielon Google, April 2024
A very unfriendly and racist experience! The waitress served all the tables around us but never talked to us until I reached out to her. Then I was told they were very busy today, but it seems that they are only busy serving and being nice to all the white people so that they don't have time for us. We were sitting outside and when it started to rain, I was told we have to put up the parasol by myself because once again, they are "busy". In terms of the food, we ordered the Sunday roast only to find the gravy and roasted potatoes are not as good as the frozen ones bought from Iceland. A…
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.