The Ship Inn

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Website | 01643 862507
High St, Porlock, Minehead TA24 8QD, UK

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Within 4 miles (6.4km) of High St, Porlock, Minehead TA24 8QD, UK
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We are open for food and drink 7 days a week.

Our opening times are:

Sunday – Thursday: 9am – 11pmFriday & Saturday: 9am – 11.30pm

Breakfast, lunch and evening meals are served every day. 

If you would like to join us for food we highly recommend booking in advance.

Food Service Times are:

Breakfast: 9am – 10.30am 

Lunchtimes: 12pm – 2.30pm 

Evenings: 6.00pm – 8.30pm

 We are open for bed & breakfast but are very busy in our B&B rooms for the next couple of months, if you would like to enquire about accommodation, or just get in contact for any other reason, please get in touch via email at [email protected] or by telephone on 01643 862507 (but please avoid food service times if contacting us by phone).

Also keep an eye on our website and social media (facebook or instagram) for further updates.

Best wishes and we look forward to seeing you all soon,

Caz, Royston & all at the Top Ship

ABOUT THE PUB 

The Ship Inn, known locally as the Top Ship, is one of the oldest inns on Exmoor, with roaring log burners in the winter and a large outdoor seating area and children’s play area for the summer months. We have ample bar and restaurant space and pride ourselves in offering great service and serving a varied selection of homemade meals and snacks.

Situated in the beautiful village of Porlock surrounded on three sides by the hills of Exmoor and, on the fourth, by the sea, the Ship Inn makes a wonderful holiday destination. Whether you are after a relaxing break in our beautiful part of Somerset, or looking for something a bit more adventurous, think rugged walks, mountain biking, horse riding, paddleboarding (the list goes on), then The Top Ship will be able to help you make the most of your visit. 

Pets are most welcome and on-site car parking is available.

The bed & breakfast accommodation at The Ship Inn consists of 5 centrally heated bedrooms, all en-suite, all with colour television and tea making facilities.

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Google Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (574 total ratings)

Hayds Mac
5 Star
Fantastic pub in a stunning location. The beer garden is great for a warm evening and the food was lovely! Large portions with so much flavour- you could tell it was quality local produce. Very happy customers, we will be back! (Dog friendly too)
Sunday 9th April 2023
patchso
5 Star
Possibly my favourite pub ever! An excellent choice of local beers and ciders on cask and the best kept beers you’ll find. I highly recommend trying the Exmoor Beast, served on gravity from the cellar. A beautiful old building with a historic long bar and a cosy little snug. To the back, the pub has been tastefully extended to give a large dining room and to the side is a lovely terraced beer garden. At the top of the garden is a small play park for children. Perfect for tourists enjoying a meal, locals chatting and beer enthusiasts! Oh, and staff are always friendly and helpful, every one of them. Six stars if I could.
Sunday 7th May 2023
Ingrid Eick
5 Star
Wonderful place to stay, with great food (make sure you book so you will not be disappointed) with great staff, especially Ringo and all the girls. Looking forward to seeing you all again for Weir fest 🥰🍻🎉...
Friday 2nd June 2023
Tracey Coles
5 Star
Lovely food, beautifully presented. Service was definitely with a smile and above and beyond. The waitress really didn't great job of making us think she enjoyed her job very much.
Friday 17th February 2023
Worley's Cider
5 Star
Didn't actually stay here, but spent a fair amount of time in the bar last weekend. Very friendly locals and staff, a superb pint of Otter Ale and excellent food. Well done xx
Monday 27th February 2023