Set in the heart of Hackney, directly adjacent to the Hackney empire, the Old Ship Pub is a modern take on classic British cuisine with the inn staying true to its original concept of serving a varied and wholesome menu despite its recent change in look and design. The food is authentic, sourced from specific farmers throughout the UK, with this extending to the beers and wines as well.

The menu is fresh and changes periodically, with old dishes mingling with the new, reflecting the general nature of the clientele. The dishes mirror contemporary British cuisine with the tapas menu of Suffolk pork pie, Brixham fish cakes with lemon mayo, and a selection of British artisan cheeses with piccalilli. The à la carte menu includes roasted pork belly with mashed potato and apple blossom, steak and ox kidney pudding and fine beans, with specialities like beef and real ale pie. The substantial wine list offers guests an option to either relax with a bottle of wine, a pint of ale or one of the special British cocktails.