The Ship

The Ship is a well-established Southwark pub on Borough Road, with a reputation for doing things properly, just moments from Borough station. A proper local with a strong following, it’s a place people come to eat well, drink well and stay longer than planned. 

Inside, the pub is warm and traditional, with a relaxed feel that suits everything from after-work pints to full evenings in. The bar is the heart of the room, known for well-kept Guinness and Murphy’s and a solid selection of beers and drinks that favour quality over trend.

Food comes from a Lebanese-led kitchen, serving bold, generous dishes built for sharing. Expect vibrant flavours, fresh ingredients and plates that work just as well alongside a pint as they do around a full table.

Music and sport are part of the rhythm here. There's live music every Thursday and Friday night, while Sunday afternoons are set aside for traditional Irish music sessions. Major sporting fixtures are shown throughout the pub, including outside.

The beer garden is one of Southwark’s best. Spacious and social, it’s fully covered and heated through winter, open and lively in the warmer months, and fitted with a large outdoor screen for sport - making it a year-round destination rather than a seasonal extra.

Whether you’re here for the food, the music, the match or a properly poured pint, The Ship is a pub that knows what it’s doing - and sticks to it.