Cornwall

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

Ship Inn

Gonvena Hill
Wadebridge
PL27 6DF
Telephone(01208) 368305
Real AleReal FireQuiet PubFamily FriendlyGardenLunchtime MealsEvening MealsGamesParkingSmokingRestaurantDog FriendlyWiFi
Opening times: Mon–Thu 12:00-23:00; Fri 11:30-23:00; Sat and Sun 12:00-23:00
Regular beers: Sharp's Atlantic, Sharp's Sea Fury

See more about this pub on WhatPub, CAMRA's national pub guide.

Across the river bridge from the town centre, this traditional 16th-century coaching inn is worth the small effort needed to find it. Recently refurbished, the pub has an intimate, welcoming and relaxing atmosphere, and sports a beamed ceiling, wooden floor and fine leaded front window showing that it was once a Devenish house. On three levels, it is surprisingly extensive inside; the lower end is the main bar, adjoining which is a split-level, well-appointed restaurant leading to a sun-trap sun deck and courtyard seating. There is a range of ales including a guest ale that changes frequently and is sourced nationally, whilst the menu is prepared with locally-sourced produce. Already award-winning for overall quality, this is probably the best pub in town, especially for real ale drinkers.