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Ship Inn, Owslebury


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Built in the reign of King Charles II, it began life as a coaching inn. Timbers from an old wooden sailing vessel were used in the construction, giving the pub its name. These exposed beams can still be seen in the Old Bar, which has a quarry-tiled floor and a large open fireplace. On the other side is the restaurant and restaurant extension with a traditional but more modern décor.

Outside, a large garden has numerous modern benches, a patio, pond, a large kids play area and several pétanque pitches.

The Ship is now run enthusiastically as a family business, providing home-made food to a high standard and well-kept cask ales, quality wines, and a range of spirits and other drinks.

The house beers are supplied by Greene King and the names reflect the 'Swing Riots' of autumn 1830 when discontent among agricultural workers boiled over in Twyford (and other parts of the south). John Boyes was a local farmer who supported the mob. We believe that John Boyes Bitter is brewed as Hardys & Hansons Bitter, and Swing Riot as Morland Old Golden Hen.

Walking routes such as the Pilgrim's Trail pass close to the pub. Cyclists and horse riders are very welcome; there is a sizeable horse park in the garden.

Meal times shown are April 2024 hours. May run all week in other seasons.

Historic Interest

16th century inn, Grade II Listed. Historic England reference 1157121

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Winchester District (B)
Last updated
04/04/2025
Last surveyed
26/08/2016
Leasehold owner
Bird Brothers Enterprises Ltd
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
HAS/00314
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (possibly 2 in summer) and 0 regular beers.

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
No dogs in restaurant
Events Events
Quiz nights etc.
Games Games
Darts, cribbage, shove ha'penny
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Directions
Just to the west of Owslebury village, about 2 miles N of Marwell Zoo.

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