FAQs

What time do you serve food?

We serve food all day from 12pm until 10pm. The a la carte menu is for the restaurant and the main bar and runs from 12pm until 4pm and 6pm until 10pm from Monday to Saturday but for Sundays please note the longer lunch from 12pm until 5pm and 7pm until 10pm. The barbecue runs every day if the temperature is forecast to be above 14 degrees. It runs from 12pm right through until 10pm. We have a sandwich board during the weekdays that runs from 12pm until 6pm.

Why can’t I reserve on Sundays?

For the Sunday lunch service in the restaurant we do not operate our usual reservation system. We simply use a first come/ first serve service, which means a quicker turn around for customers on tables. The restaurant is open from 12pm and we take last orders for the kitchen at 4.50pm. We operate a waiting list and usually seat all guests.

Do you allow dogs?

We allow dogs in the Main Bar and outside area but not in the restaurant. Dogs should be well behaved and stay on their lead.

If it rains can I move my reservation inside?

If it rains and you have an outside reservation, you can by all means come inside; we will not however have guaranteed tables for your reservation, it will fall subject to availability. All our reservations are specific to the areas required at the time of booking and we cannot provide backup space if the weather was to prove less fortunate.

Do you show sport?

We show major sporting tournaments on our large screen in the public bar (back bar). This includes, 6 nations, Formula 1, Wimbledon, World Cup etc. If you do want to watch something specific please ask the manager on duty and they will try their best to aid your request.

Do you have sky?

We don’t have Sky. But we have a lot of beers, wines and spirits to make up for it…

Can I bring a cake?

We like nothing more than to help make your personal events truly special. If you would like to bring a cake then by all means do. Simply hand it to a member of staff on your arrival and they will keep it refrigerated for you and if you bring candles we can bring the cake out to you lit and provide knives and plates.

Can I decorate my area/room?

If you would like to bring banners, balloons or some form of décor for your reservation that’s fine. We do ask that you don’t use sellotape and that you bring all the items needed for the décor yourselves and fix up the space prior to your reservation.

When do you have music?

We have different music during the week. We have brilliant acoustic duos that perform on Sunday and Thursday evenings and sing classic anthems ranging from the 1950s up to the present day. On a Tuesday night we have traditional Irish folk music courtesy of some very talented local musicians. On a Saturday we occasionally have Sugar T and the Swells, a 6 piece jazz outfit who fill our garden area with swing during the afternoon. For our regularly updated events listings please visit http://www.theship.co.uk/events.htm

Can I moor my boat outside?

You would not be the first. We have many customers who avoid the London traffic and pay us a visit by boat. Mooring spaces are subject to availability.

Where can I park?

We do not have a car park and Jews Row has pay and display parking weekdays from 9.30 until 4pm. Just around the corner, next door to the Esporta gym and opposite the Holiday Inn is a NCP car park just literally a 2 minute walk from us.

How do I get there by train?

Our nearest over ground is Wandsworth Town train station, which is just a five minute walk away. Simply come out of the station and turn left and you will be at a busy roundabout. Cross over towards the Mcdonalds and behind you will see Jews Row between the Mercedes garage and bus depot, we are at the end, on the riverside.

By Bus?

Buses numbers 44, 28, 295, C3 all pass near the Ship with stops on the roundabout.

Underground?

The nearest underground stations are not close. East Putney and Parson’s Green are the nearest, both roughly a 20-30 minute walk from us.

Do you allow children?

Children are allowed at all times of the day as long as accompanied by adults.

What food can you do for children?

We do not have a set children’s menu, but we can make smaller portions of measured out dishes priced at £6.25.

Do you have vegetarian options?

We make sure that there are always vegetarian options on the menu. We vary these options to make sure vegetarians get the same innovation and variety as other diners.

Gluten free etc?

If you have special dietary requirements then please do let us know in advance so that we can prepare some delicious meals that you will enjoy while you are here.

Can I have a morning meeting at The Ship?

If you would like to have a morning meeting then we do have a private function room. We do not take reservations for this room any earlier than 9pm and there is a £100 hire charge that includes morning and afternoon teas.

Do you have a room for private dining?

Our private dining room sits up to 18 people and is a small room located to the side of the public bar (back bar). We take two daily sitting, lunch and dinner or if you would like the room for both we can do this too, depending on availability when booking. There is no hire charge if you are dining.

Do you take bar reservations?

We reserve the corner table in the main bar that sits up to 15 but all the other tables are first come/ first served on the night, to allow for walk-ins. The only day we take more than one bar reservation is a Wednesday evening for the weekly in-house quiz.