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The Ship Inn

A pub and restaurant on Quality Street in North Berwick, a few steps from the harbour, serving seafood and home cooking every day.

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Welcome

On Quality Street, in the middle of North Berwick and a short walk from the harbour and the beaches, a red sandstone pub with THE SHIP INN in gold above its windows has been a favourite in the town for years.

In summer its front is crowded with umbrellas, planters and tables, and the courtyard behind catches the sun.

The kitchen serves home cooking and seafood, from fish and chips and fish pie to steak and ale pie and burgers made with meat from local suppliers, with separate menus for vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diners. Inside, the bar is warm and busy, with a long gantry of spirits, ales and lagers, and the big screens show the sport. It is very dog friendly, with water bowls by the door.

The Ship Inn opens every day from noon until late, with food until eight in the evening. Tables can be booked online, and anyone bringing a dog should say so, as their spaces are limited.

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Before you go

Open every day from noon until late, with food until eight.

Dogs are welcome; mention one when booking, as dog spaces are limited.

Where
7-9 Quality Street, North Berwick EH39 4HJ.
Telephone
01620 890699.

Opening hours

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Monday
noon–11pm
Tuesday
noon–11pm
Wednesday
noon–11pm
Thursday
noon–midnight
Friday
noon–1am
Saturday
noon–1am
Sunday
noon–11pm

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Where it is

On Quality Street, in the middle of North Berwick near the harbour.

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