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The Ship, Grange, Gillingham
Gillingham
ME7 2QX
Reviews of The Ship (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Ship
Venerable nautical landmark down near the original Strand, although now mainly a music pub as the shoreline has long-since retreated. Very traditional interior, partly opened-out to leave several for seating, a pool table and a compact stage (with the 'maritime raw folk' Sur les Docks from Dunkerque playing on my visit). Two of three handpumps, dispensing Bath Ales Gem (£4.80) and Stan's cider from Thatchers.
On 12th May 2024
- rating: 7
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The Ship is an old Gilingham sailors' pub which at the end of the last Century had a fairly bad rebuild resulting in a single circular bar and a horrible conservatory. It has been a smugglers' den, a community pub and had a reputation as a quirky fun pub. It is now rather run-of-the-mill. The staff are friendly and enjoy a bit of banter, they serve average food (sometmes) and cater mainly for locals now. There was only one ale on when I visited, Sharp's Doombar, which was served much too cold and a little sharp (no pun intended) but was otherwise drinkable. Worth tying in with a visit to the Barge just along the road or popping in if passing, but it's no longer the venue it was.
On 15th December 2010
- rating: 5
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Chatham, 2.68 miles, 51 min walk (show)
Rainham (Kent), 2.98 miles, 57 min walk (show)
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- Real Ale : Yes - Doombar - last updated 11 September 2013 by Dave McNally
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