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The Ship Stock, West Hanningfield, ENG

The Ship Stock

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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 270 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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Review summary

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The Ship Stock offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and service" and a warm, welcoming ambience. Guests rave about the "beautifully decorated" interior and the "friendly and attentive" staff. Ideal for special occasions, it's praised for "excellent quality food" and "great value," making it a must-visit.

270 Reviews
  1. Doug

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive and speedy service, fabulous food as always in a very welcoming ambience. Highly recommend.

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  2. Martin

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Good value and a great ambiance.
    The Ship StockResponded on 19 April 2025
    Thank you for your kind words, we do hope to see you soon The Ship Team

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  3. Lesley

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and good service. I will definitely be returning.
    The Ship StockResponded on 19 April 2025
    Thank you so much, we look forward to your next visit. The Ship Team

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  4. Caroline

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    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.
    The Ship StockResponded on 19 April 2025
    Thank you so much, Sue decorates the Pub beautifully, we are so glad you love our Pub, we are all extremely proud. The Ship Team

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  5. david

    London4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    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.
    The Ship StockResponded on 19 April 2025
    So sorry to hear your review, the meats are roasted from fresh, the beef is sliced on a meat slicer, not random cuts.

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  6. Peter

    London17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent lunch in lovely surroundings with good service
    The Ship StockResponded on 19 April 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind review

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  7. Ed

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 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.
    The Ship StockResponded on 19 April 2025
    Thank you so much for your review

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  8. Stacey

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 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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  10. Sarah

    Devon4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 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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The Ship Stock is rated 4.5 stars by 270 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Essex
  4. Chelmsford
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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
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Stock Road, West Hanningfield, ENG CM2 8LB

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  • Area
    Chelmsford
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
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