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Ship Inn, Farnborough

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Opens at 12:00pm
162 Ship Lane, Farnborough, GU14 8BE (View on Google Map)
(01252) 522869
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The pub is closing on Thursday 3rd July 2025 until new landlords take over - reopening date currently unknown.

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.

Pool and darts are on offer, with live sport on different screens. There is a large car park, a regular bus service stops outside and the pub is about 10 minutes walk from Frimley 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
01/08/2025
Last surveyed
27/04/2016
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
SHB/566
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Parking Parking
Games Games
darts and pool
Features
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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