The Ship Inn, Tiptree

Just returned home, after a splendid lunch time meal.

The food was of a truly high standard; the presentation being the same.

The staff are friendly,and welcome you with a smile.

At the conclusion, the price appears unbeatable, and of superb value.

Overall, a very professional business, and well worth a visit.

YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED .. GO ON GIVE A TRY.

Colchester

food quality excellent,generous portions,wide and varied menue,a regular visitor,and never been disappointed chefs appear to be James Martin in a hurry as you will not wait long for your meal.not quite Cordon Bleu,but it's not costing a fortune,to sum up,a good plate of enjoyable food

Sat in the garden only to find a dead rat covered in flies next to the table. Told two members of staff. One replied everyone was busy cooking and the other thanked me for pointing it out. We moved to the other end of the garden and ate. Food was mediocre but I guess you get what you pay for. Left an hour later and the rat had not been moved! Perhaps I should have put it in the soup and said, "waiter there's a rat in my soup".

Probably the best roast lunch we have had out for years.

Excellent food, service, atmosphere and price.

Went there today with friends and still praising it.

Myself and my friends know only one Pub/ Restaurant worth going to and that is the Ship, the service is excellent, the staff friendly and the prices are the best in town, the choice of food is second to none and I always recommend it my friends and even the people I dont know very well but whom I just meet during the course of my work.

Keep up the good work as I will be dining with again soon.

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THE THREE OLD LADIES

I've been to The Ship on several occasions. The prices are excellent and the menu extensive. We live about 15 miles away, but wish this pub was closer to home.

Had a very enjoyable Xmas lunch. The meal arrived piping hot, we all agreed we would be very happy to eat this as a Xmas day lunch. Plenty of everything. The turkey arrived moist & thick tasty slices. Excellent meal.

The meal was served quickly and was piping hot, it was home cooked and veg fresh and not overcooked, I only paid £3.50 and cannot believe they can produce such a meal for the price McDonald's cost more than this. Portion size was fine, cant complain for the price. What do people expect for £3.50! I think it was great for everyday food.

Been there as i guest, really liked the place.The meals are tasty , the service is fine. Nice place.

Tried The Ship several times, and found that the cheap prices were reflected in the obviously cheap ingredients.

Had Sunday roast lunch recently, and was given a complimentary cup of cabbage water intermingled with the gravy and veg - Yuk.

Went reluctantly the next Sunday as guest of friends, and ordered Lamb, asking specifically for NO CABBAGE. The meal duly arrived again swimming in cabbage water! The lamb I ordered was 70% fat and grizzle, and the veg appeared to be yesterdays heated up. To top it all my wife's vegitarian choice was almost inedible.

The Ship has a very high pensioner clientele base, I suppose they are trying to eke out their pensions on cheap meals.

All in all The Ship provides very poor quality, with service to match.