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The Famous Ship Inn

+44 1303 773093
65 Sandgate High St, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AH United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Open Today: 02:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Amenities

Service options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Rooftop seating
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Free water refills
  • Spirits
  • Wine
Dining options
  • Seating
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cosy
Crowd
  • Groups
Planning
  • Accepts reservations
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Other
  • Free breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Beach access
  • Breakfast
  • Check-out time
  • Check-in time
Amenities
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free breakfast

Best KPortal Reviews

I am not sure what has happened over the last few weeks, popped in today there were 2 people serving behind the bar it was not busy. Eventually served drinks and went into the next door part to sit down . |There was a table full of dirty glasses and lunch items . It was 4.30pm , we left an hour later and still they had not been collected or tables wiped down . Considering that it wasn't busy this was shocking. |The Other L&B establishments are much better and they need to get on top of this.|Hopefully this was just a blip
I had a lovely roast beef and my wife had the mussels, the food was fantastic. The waitress was very attentive, I didn’t catch her name ! ( blonde hair , I think she was new ) ||We prebooked the table for the 2 of us plus our puppy , we were all made to feel welcome and would definitely return .
Lovely pint and a spot of lunch after a walk across the beachside. Staff were lovely and despite being very happy with my sharing board (that my pup got jealous of!) I couldn't help but spy how good the roasts look here, so will be back.
Grabbed food here the other day. It was a quiet weekday, I had steak - really good. My partner had fish and chips, equally decent. Nice decor and chilled atmosphere.
So, not sure why so many of the reviews are negative. Personally I think the refurb is great, they have left some of the old and made the whole pub feel less disjointed.
I’ve been a number of times now and the staff have been attentive, friendly and helpful.
My pie was fantastic. Drinks are a little more expensive but I don’t care because it felt like the heart of Sandgate was beating again The Ship used to be thriving and was a great place to meet up but over the years it became a skeleton off its former self.
Thank you for putting the spark back into The Famous Ship Inn!
Had a wonderful roast dinner here recently and was brilliant! Price was very reasonable and seems to still have a lovely atmosphere after they renovated!!!
Sadly the revamp of the dining area is completely wrong for a seaside location. Dark green walls, tatty old furniture perhaps suitable for a country pub. The old part is lovely, cosy and with fires burning. Food was tasty and well presented but sadly the ambiance was lacking, not sure we’ll be back
Having not been to the pub for a while, my partner and I decided to head over following a recent take over.|My gosh what a positive difference they have made.|Felt welcome the minute we arrived, sat near the fire, had a drink and something to eat! |Service staff are so lovely, a complement to the business without a doubt.|We will return.

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Opening Hours

Monday 02:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday 02:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday 02:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday 02:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday 02:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday 02:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Sunday 02:00 AM - 11:30 PM

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