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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 04-07-2013

Ship Tavern, London

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Opens at 11:00am
Operator: Independent
12 Gate Street, Holborn, London, WC2A 3HP (View on Google Map)
(020) 7405 1992
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Hidden in a passage behind Holborn Underground station, a pub has been on this site since 1549. It features in many London ghost books for its association with Catholic priests once caught and executed there in the reign of Henry VIII. It was one of the few William Younger's houses in London and the leaded windows and a brass plaque reflect this previous ownership.

Decor is a mix of alcoves and stools, with mahogany-coloured walls and prints of early 20th-century ships. There are six handpumps for regional beers, including two guests and the aptly named house beer. Food is available all day and regular pie promotions are held. The Oakroom restaurant upstairs takes reservations and on Sundays a traditional roast is served with live jazz late Sunday afternoons. Wheelchair accessible double-door but no disabled toilet.

The licensee was awarded a certificate by Heineken in 2024 to celebrate 25 years of service.

The pub had offered CAMRA Members a small 5% discount but a member visiting in Nov 2024 reported as follows - "I was in last week and was told very clearly that they no longer provide a discount on real ale for CAMRA members."

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Camden
Last updated
23/03/2025
Last surveyed
06/04/2022
Leasehold owner
Ev Inns
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
WLD/15902
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Last orders 9.30 (8.30 Sun)
Live Music Live Music
Jazz on Sundays 4.30-7.00 PM
Newspapers Newspapers
Restaurant Restaurant
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Closest station (1050m)
Farringdon
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (100m)
Holborn

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