The Ship, Coniston

Lovely food, lovely beer, lovely location, friendly staff. A well-priced pub for the location with everything you’d want from a traditional pub serving food. We went twice - the first we had fish & chips and then second time we had the burger. The relish on the burger was lovely! We also had our kids with us and their meals went down well too. The high chair was amazing too! If you know, then you know. Lots of games. Would definitely recommend over some of the places in the centre of Coniston. It’s also dog friendly.

Called in at this lovely little, dog-friendly, pub on the outskirts of Coniston for a latish lunch on a quiet Tuesday afternoon. Recently re-furbished to a high standard, the interior is smart and comfortable, and the welcome was friendly and as warm as the open fire. The menu is varied and reasonably priced, we had fish (Cod) chips and peas, a the Pie of the Day which was Chicken and Mushroom. Both arrived quickly, and with a smile. Portion sizes were generous, I don’t think I’ve ever seen more chicken in a pie, and the food was hot and delicious. Two main courses and drinks came to less than £40, which, given the quality, is very reasonable these days. I can see this place becoming a regular stop on our visits to the Lake District.

Took a booking last minute for a family of four as we had been on the lake and needed some food. I can imagine you'd need to book usually as it was quite busy and fully booked in the evening. The place itself is lovely, cosy and inviting. It is set in some beautiful surroundings and the garden is very nice. The food was good and a reasonable price. Lovely staff. Very friendly and efficient. No complaints and would recommend.