The Ship Aground in London: photos, reviews

About

The Ship Aground in London is a casual, budget-friendly pub where locals gather for an easygoing night out. With a nautical-themed decor featuring model ships and a fish tank, it maintains a cozy and traditional vibe. Ideal for meeting up with friends, the pub offers a good range of drinks, from beer to wine, all at reasonable prices. Enjoy watching sports on the screens or challenge yourself at the monthly pub quiz. Though it doesn't offer full meals, a variety of bar snacks are on hand to keep hunger at bay. Friendly, welcoming staff add to the relaxed atmosphere, making it a great spot for catching up over a pint.

Price

$$$$ 1 - 10 GBP

Services

Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving food

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Casual

Best for

Meet up with friends

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Drummond Road (Stop E)

Bus stop 609 m walk

Spa Road (Stop V)

Bus stop 763 m walk

Abbots Lane (Stop J)

Bus stop 878 m walk

Jamaica Road / Abbey Street (Stop J)

Bus stop 243 m walk

4.2

based on 165 reviews

Google

4.2/5 165 reviews

Paul Gosling

Food: 1
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The best local, locally owned and run public house in South London

Graham Harris

Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great locals pub very friendly staff and atmosphere. Nice to see a pub not being swallowed by gentrification. Good music as well 👌

London Pub Map

Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

🚇 Bermondsey 🍺 £4.50 Fosters ❤️ A welcoming community boozer. The Ship Aground is located in the Dockhead area of Bermondsey which was once the home of Jacob's biscuits. The nearest Tube is Bermondsey which is a ten minute walk. This pub dates back to the late 18th century but has been rebuilt at some point, probably in the early 20th century. If you look towards the top left of the pub you can see a Courage cockerel sitting proudly on his perch. This is a small but perfectly formed one bar boozer. The decor here is traditional and comprises of period brown lacquered wood, black skirting and pale painted walls. The walls are covered with Guinness signs and also nautical themed scenes. The seating is traditional with low level tables and chairs, some plum velour banquettes and stools around the servery. The servery is a good size in comparison to the bar, above the servery you’ll find a few Millwall tickets tucked in to the bulkhead. Other features include model ships above the back bar and not forgetting the fish tank in the corner of the bar. The beer choice was a straight up no nonsense affair with familiar mainstream beers. I decided on a pint of Fosters, my pint was well kept, hit the spot and cost less than a fiver. No food is served here, although there are plenty of bar snacks if you feel a bit peckish. I arrived around 2pm on a sunny July afternoon. The pub was fairly busy with a friendly local crowd. This pub loves its sport, there were a few screens showing the horse racing and F1 qualifying. The atmosphere was relaxed and calm, the pub had a nice welcoming feel. I was served by a lovely Lady who was chatting to locals sat around the bar, she was interrupted a few times by the pub dog Norman, he was a big fella that loves a bit of attention. During the month the pub hosts a Pub Quiz if you want to test your noodle. @theshipaground_ is yet another superb community boozer that is based in Bermondsey. This a friendly locals pub with reasonably priced beer. You’ll receive a warm welcome and be well looked after. Definitely worth a visit. 🍻 ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 29.07.23