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Ship Inn, Farnborough

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162 Ship Lane, Farnborough, GU14 8BE (View on Google Map)
07375 485963
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Probably the oldest building in Farnborough, being some 400-years old and reputably the venue of first recognised world heavyweight boxing contest, as well as being a regular stop over for Dick Turpin. Originally consisting of three separate bars, the pub has now been knocked into one, whilst still retaining different character in each area. There is a real fire in the right hand area and a piano in the middle.

Under new management since mid 2025, the pub now offers one ever changing real ale, which could be from any brewery. Food is available lunch times and evenings. During term time, Wed-Fri, the pub offers a "Student Meal Deal £5" for students with ID from the local 6th Form College. Chose from the £5 meal deal range and you may play pool for free.

Pool and two dart boards are on offer, with live sport on three different screens to enjoy the game from every area of the pub. Music nights happen - keep an eye on the advertising boards outside the pub.

There is a large car park, a regular bus service stops outside and the pub, and it is about 10 minutes walk from Frimley Railway Station.

Historic Interest

The Ship Inn is about 400 years old. It was originally called The Royal Anne and was renamed The Royal George after the launch of a larger ship. It received its present name from its present owners much later. Mrs Norbran, who has worked there for 16 years, was able to tell us that one room was often used by Dick Turpin. A fight was to take place in 1860 between Tom Sayers and Hoonan. The ring was pitched in a field at the brook behind the inn by Princess Eugenie who lived at the nearby abbey So popular was the fight that the hayfield in which it took place was completely ruined. The fight took place on April 17th 1860 and was a draw. (Source: BBC Website Doomsday Reloaded)

Information for this venue is provided by the Surrey/Hants Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Rushmoor District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
01/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
SHB/566
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Friday
11:00am - 12:30am
Saturday
Noon - 12:30am
Sunday
Noon - 11:30pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

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Courage - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Courage - Best Bitter
Courage - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice.
Courage - Best Bitter
Courage - Best Bitter

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Ship Inn, Farnborough.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Roast on Sunday
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Parking Parking
Events Events
Quiz night Sunday
Games Games
2 dart boards and pool
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
smoking shelter in garden
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (70m)
Stagecoach: 1; Thames Valley Buses: 194
Stop ID: hamjagam & hamjagad
Nearby Station (700m)
Frimley
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU872570

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