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The Ship & Shovell, WC2
WC2
WC2N 5PH
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Reviews of The Ship & Shovell (Average Rating: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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hondo . left this review about The Ship & Shovell
Hall and woodhouse pub that is split in two by the passageway. Nice U shaped bar and gantry
On 27th October 2018
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Ship & Shovell
Although not a great fan of Hall & Woodhouse beer, this unusual smallish pub hidden in a passage almost underneath Charing Cross station is one of the best in the area. Very busy in the early evening, but it also has its famous separate (marginally quieter) bar on the opposite side of the alleyway. The main bar comprises two rooms, the larger of which is attractively decorated and extended by a further small seating area at the back, whilst the former public bar area at the front is plainer and more-or-less standing only. Usually has four real ales from a large number of handpumps scattered around the three bar counters, with Tanglefoot, First Call, the seasonal Ruby Rustler (£4.10) and 'Sussex' available on this visit.
On 16th January 2016
- rating: 8
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E TA left this review about The Ship & Shovell
Well described by others, this wonderful subterranean pub is full of character and one of the better pubs in the area. Hall and Woodhouse are still in charge, and three of the four ales on draft are from that Brewery. I had the fourth, the guest beer, which was K&B's Sussex Bitter. The beer was in excellent condition and surprisingly cheap for London. It's a great place to drop into after a London meeting, and I'd happily include it in a crawl.
On 18th September 2014
- rating: 7
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Pub Details
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- Beer Garden : No last updated 29 July 2013 by Moby Duck
- Car Park : No last updated 29 July 2013 by Moby Duck
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 27 October 2018 by hondo .
- WiFi : Yes last updated 27 October 2018 by hondo .
