Old Ship

Nice old pub on the Thames with loads of indoor and outdoor seating and nice views. Food menu is pretty good and the food is also quite ok. Staff are pretty friendly and helpful and I enjoyed my meal here. They lack some choice on draught beer but plenty of lagers in tap. Prices are a bit high but that's London I suppose.

A perfectly fine pub sitting on the Thames in Hammersmith. Great views of the river from the outdooor patio if you can get a seat. The interior was nice, with a nautical theme, but was deserted when we visited. The drinks list did not strike me as overly adventerous.

So ... first time in London. Walking the Thames. Stopped in for something cold on one of the 100 degree days. My first question:
"Can you make a Mojito?"
Answer: "No."
Ok. Not everyone is going to know every drink. So my second question:
"What do you have that's cold and sweet?" My wife's preference.
"Juice."
My third question:
"What do you have that's cold and sweet with alcohol?"
"Juice."
"Does juice have alcohol?"
"No."
I am black and American. The last thing I reach for when I'm in such situations is race. And the individual with whom i spoke? Appeared to be from somewhere in Asia say ... west of Laos, east of Afghanistan. Not an individual from whom i would expect such an attitude. But ... as my mother-in-law was fond of saying "There's a fist Sunday in every month."

So ... I asked simply:
"Do I perceive a reluctance to serve me here?"
"No."
Ok. At this point I raised my hand and counted off on my fingers: "Alcohol, cold, sweet?"
To which I got a shrug and a stare. And silence for perhaps ... 10 seconds?
At which point I simply turned and left.

Here's my conclusion: absent a Klan outfit it's difficult to divine people's thoughts or intentions. Difficult to know their feelings or prejudice. But! It's not difficult to sense a lack of welcome. An absence of hospitality.

My suggestion: if you are black? I would steer clear of this establishment. My impression is that they can do without our money.

We went for a Sunday roast here yesterday and it was brilliant! We were sat outside on the terrace with views of the river. The staff were lovely and very helpful and it was easy to order through the app (can also order with the staff). The roasts were delicious and very big (look at the size of that yorkshire!!!!) and we finished with their sticky toffee pudding which was very yum.

The younger guy behind the bar was so rude. Waited 30 minutes on food only to be told the order was never even put though, so rude and such a horrible way to treat customers.

Located perfectly on the Thames. Quaint and perfect old pub. Food was good... avoid sprats if you not like fried fishy taste. Great beer, good food and local color. Andy, the bartender is a blast. Steak and mushroom pie was excellent.
Worth a re visit.

Never a good sign when you ask for something simple and the bar tender refuses to respectfully acknowledge you, especially if you're Black. Old Ship, I don't care how good you think you are or people say you are, YOU'RE NOT. It costs nothing to be kind. It means everything to RESPECT another human.

Went here on Sunday for the Sunday Roast and to check out the neighborhood. The food was great and beer was cold. Coming back as soon as I can.

For about seven glorious years I lived around the back of the old ship so it was my local. Outstanding spot on the river, great grass area to chill in the nice weather. Like all the great pubs on the upper/lower mall there's interesting history. A good menu and drinks options make this a great destination itself or part of a larger Thames crawl. Love it.

Yeah - A great pub on the river - This is the one that stands out from the others on this stretch of the Thames. Biggish pub with plenty of space, a nice little restaurant on the side and I have seen various Wedding Receptions taking place here so it must stand up. Wonderful setting in the summer with a nice sized grassed area to the side make this a great place to go and relax in the summer months and a great place to hole up in during the winter months.

They have a great selection of flavoured vodka's here, so leave the car at home - take the tube and let go and have a session.

Food for any taste whether it be a sandwich, a burger, or a proper evening menu, good wine list and the staff are really on the case in terms of service.

Busy and bustling but with lots of space both inside and out, it is a good place for everyone - young, old, families, and groups of friends. See you there...