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Ship Inn (Piel Island), Barrow-in-Furness

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Opens Sun at 11:00am
Operator: Independent
Piel Island, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0QN (View on Google Map)
07387 008931
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PLEASE NOTE: Opening hours vary according to the season, the number of customers and whether the ferry is able to run (dependent on weather and tides). Check their Facebook or website for updates. They are normally open from Easter to mid-October. The opening hours shown are the normal ferry times.

This 300 year old pub on Piel Island can be reached by passenger ferry from the lifeboat station at Roa Island (see website for prices and times) or by foot from Walney at low tide (be very careful!). Please note that the last ferry back to the mainland may be earlier than the quoted closing time.

Food is available during ferry times.

The landlord of the Ship Inn has for many years been referred to as the King of Piel. Aaron Sanderson, the current King, was crowned on 3 September 2022. The castle dominates the island which was once part of the Furness Abbey estate. English Heritage do not charge for entry to the castle.

Historic Interest

Piel Island was given over to the town of Barrow-in-Furness in 1920 by the Duke of Buccleugh as a memorial to those who lost their lives during the First World War.

The Castle is under the stewardship of English Heritage.

Information for this venue is provided by the Furness Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness ex Barrow in Furness
Last updated
Last surveyed
15/08/2026
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Barrow in Furness Borough
Pub ID
FUR/1664
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am ‑ 4:30pm
Tuesday
11:00am ‑ 4:30pm
Wednesday
11:00am ‑ 4:30pm
Thursday
11:00am ‑ 4:30pm
Friday
11:00am ‑ 4:30pm
Saturday
11:00am ‑ 4:30pm
Sunday
11:00am ‑ 4:30pm
Monday
11:00am ‑ 4:30pm
Tuesday
11:00am ‑ 4:30pm
Wednesday
11:00am ‑ 4:30pm
Thursday
11:00am ‑ 4:30pm
Friday
11:00am ‑ 4:30pm
Saturday
11:00am ‑ 4:30pm
Sunday
11:00am ‑ 4:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Ulverston - Lonesome Pine TasteMatch Prediction

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Ulverston - Lonesome Pine
Ulverston - Lonesome Pine Session Blond Ale • 4.2% Spotted 4 times
Ulverston - Lonesome Pine
Ulverston - Lonesome Pine

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Ship Inn (Piel Island), Barrow-in-Furness.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ulverston - Laughing Gravy TasteMatch Prediction

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Ulverston - Laughing Gravy
Ulverston - Laughing Gravy Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Ulverston - Laughing Gravy
Ulverston - Laughing Gravy

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Ship Inn (Piel Island), Barrow-in-Furness.

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

Usually Lonesome Pine plus one other. May only have one beer on occasionally.

Changing beers typically include: Ulverston (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Burgers, sausage/bacon barms, chips
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
The ferry crossing in a small 12 seated boat can pose problems stepping on and off especially if there is a high tide. Cobbles, crazy paving and uneven grass once up the stairs from the jetty.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
Campsite in the field behind the pub - tents only (£5) (50m)
Smoking Smoking
Features
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Transport
Directions
Enter the postcode LA13 0QN on your Sat Nav which will take you to Roa Island where you can catch the ferry. There is a free car park situated by Roa Island Boat Club. Passenger ferry from Roa Island, weather permitting.

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