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Ship Inn, Swanage

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Opens at 11:30am
23a High Street, Swanage, BH19 2LR (View on Google Map)
(01929) 423855
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Substantial bustling Victorian pub that stands proudly in the heart of the High Street. Convenient for the beach, pier, Swanage Steam Railway and the South West Coast path; this pub caters for all. The interior is open plan with a contemporary feel with one large bar divided into three areas. Featuring Purbeck stone walls and furnished with sofas. Sporting events are shown on 2 TV screens and occasional live music is played, enjoy the sun-trap tiered seating area at the rear.

Information for this venue is provided by the East Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
30/09/2025
Last surveyed
10/01/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SED/241
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once.
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Ship Inn, Swanage.

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

Sharp's - Atlantic TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Atlantic Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Atlantic Session Bitter • 4.2%
Sharp's Atlantic Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Atlantic

This beer is served regularly at Ship Inn, Swanage.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (420m)
More: 40, 44, 50
Swanage Bus Station
Nearby Station (420m)
Swanage

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