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The Ship Stock, West Hanningfield, ENG

The Ship Stock

4.5
4.5
267 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub
Stock Road, West Hanningfield, ENG CM2 8LB

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
A charming village pub nestled in the heart of West Hanningfield on the unspoiled greenbelt of the Essex city, Chelmsford. This soul-soothing, local pub offers a fresh, seasonal menu coupled with local craft beverages, all of which can be enjoyed in our vintage, east-coast setting. Our alfresco lawn is the perfect oasis for any passing visitor or returning local. Take in the panoramic views of the rolling hills or stay warm by our log burner snuggled inside. Both are perfect watching the world pass by with a drink in hand.

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What 267 people are saying

The Ship Stock reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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The Ship Stock offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful ambience" and "fabulous food." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff," making every visit memorable. The pub's "beautiful decor" and "cosy atmosphere" enhance the experience, while the "superb" dishes, particularly the Sunday roasts, keep visitors returning.
267 Reviews
  1. Caroline

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Ship is a quaint little pub with beams and low ceilings. Beautifully decorated with foliage and fairy lights. The staff are very friendly and attentive and the food is great value and delicious. Not overly busy or noisy even at lunchtime. I would recommend.

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  2. david

    London4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Sunday lunch chicken was awful, like it had been roast for days on end. The beef was similar to supermarket sliced beef with gravy on. The best thing about the meal was the service and the drinks.

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  3. Peter

    London17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent lunch in lovely surroundings with good service

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  4. Ed

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and great service, plus really good value. A very enjoyable Mother’s Day.

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  5. Stacey

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful mothers day meal. Relaxed, enjoyable ambience. Fabulous food and service.

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    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Really good food - well cooked and hot. Very crowded and rather noisy, but calmed down around 2.30 pm.

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  7. Sarah

    Devon4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another beautiful meal with great service, food was amazing came really quickly and service was great even though they were busy with a very busy quiz night

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  8. JESSICA

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem of a place, booked here to celebrate a birthday lunch with my partner. We both had the same steak on sourdough it was absolutely stunning 😍. Staff were amazing and attentive. Beautiful pub. Looking forward to returning

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  9. Monica

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at The Ship. We did the Valentine's 5 course meal which was incredible value and service was excellent and friendly as usual. Look forward to coming back.

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  10. Michael

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From entering the establishment we were greeted with a very warm welcome. we were able to have a leisurely drink prior to our meal and was also offered the opportunity to have our meal earlier. the food was delicious and the service was very efficient and the staff were very polite and friendly. will definitely be returning again.

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The Ship Stock is rated 4.5 stars by 267 OpenTable diners.

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Stock Road, West Hanningfield, ENG CM2 8LB

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  • Neighborhood
    Chelmsford
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
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