Ship in Distress, The
Ship in Distress, The Summary
- Address: 66 Stanpit, Christchurch, BH23 3NA (Map)
- Tel: +44 (0)1202 485123
- E-mail: Click here to contact
- Cuisine(s): Fish & Chip
- Opening Times:
Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 18:30 18.30 - close - Avg Price: £25.00
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for a full meal, drinks/wine and service/tip.)
Ship in Distress, The Description
If you wish to learn how to transform a fast-sinking old boozer into a lively, popular and much loved local take a trip to Mudeford, drop anchor alongside The Ship, and ask for Sally Canning.
Crammed full of cheerful people surrounded by nauticilia The Ship's turnaround was achieved very much on the back of its attitude to decent food, centred almost entirely on the fruits of the nearby sea with the odd concession to those who must have their meat. At one stage of the recovery customers were even being invited to bring their own sandwiches or takeaways to eat on board, but there is certainly no need for that now.
In the restaurant start with Breton fish style soup, grilled Brixham scallops, or delicious brochette with crab and spring onions glazed with gruyère cheese. What follows is always a bit subject to wind and weather, but think in terms of baked fillet of turbot with shallots, lemon sole filled with crab on Tuscan style beans, or a fresh Mudeford lobster salad served with new potatoes.
Follow up with one of the wide selection of fresh homemade desserts, say date and apple cake with green apple ice cream, banana tart tatin with coconut ice cream, or mixed berry Bakewell tart with clotted cream.
Freshness, generosity of helpings, all amidst wonderful atmosphere just about summarises the qualities of this excellent vessel, now pursuing a steady course with a happy crew and overjoyed passengers.
Your Reviews of Ship in Distress, The
kathie (12 September 2007)
Wonderful food, good atmosphere, huge helpings of fresh tasty food and the plat de fruit de mar was excellent in fact having eaten there on several occasions I have to say it is a seafood lovers’ paradise. Next time I'm in the UK I shall make it my first port of call, the only problem food was all so good I could never decide what to have.
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Additional Info for Ship in Distress, The
Children welcome
Groups allowed
Air conditioning
Outside seating
Reservations
Cover Charge
- House red: N/A
- House white: N/A
- Service charge: Not included
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