Reviews of The Old Ship Limehouse. (Pub) in London (London).

The Old Ship Limehouse

472 Reviews

246 Comments

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17 Barnes St, London E14 7NW, United Kingdom

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Information of The Old Ship Limehouse, Pub in London (London)

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Reviews of The Old Ship Limehouse

K. B.

A comfortable and welcoming east end pub with a twist...when you enter this pub it will give you the feeling Ron and Reg Kray could have drunk is this pub many years ago. The twist is the weekend entertainment, you have a host of real live and in ya face drag queens. Yes that's right, drag queens and you really should go and visit...I'm sure it will be as surprising and entertaining night.

T. L.

Great traditional pub with regular cabaret. Very busy, could do with an extra pair of hands, but the staff did their best. Great night out

A. S.

Nice and cozy place, we've had couple of beers, Guinness and Camden hells and we were paying less then 10 quid.... They have got some snacks and roolls that you can get. Not sure if they do kitchen, defenetly on Sunday.

B. C.

What a great gay bar tucked into London’s East End. We were here on a Sunday night and there was a fantastic drag show with a friendly, local crowd. It reminded me of my home gay bar. Check this place out, it’s a gem!

S. H.

Great little pub LGBT+ and drag shows. Amazing night out. Only problem is it is a small pub so can be a bit crowded so if your claustrophobic might not be for you.

n. r.

I absolutely ❤️ The Old Ship! I've been a kind of regular punter since the summer of 2007! That's over 14 years, folks! And I live about 3 miles away! It's got an air of a good, old, local boozer with the added benefit of being LGBTQI+ more than friendly. There are midweek quiz nights and cabaret over the weekends. There's a small beer garden-cum-smoking area, the staff are lovely, the atmosphere welcoming and drinks fairly priced. Wish them longevity and joy for us all for years to come.

E. S.

Had a long walk around town and then one of my friends said we should try it out. This is now one of my favourite pubs in London. ❤️

J. L.

Quite possibly one of the best LGBT+ venues around. There’s a brilliant selection of reasonably priced drinks and the staff are all incredibly friendly a welcome.

D. H.

Best pub in London. Everyone so friendly. The owner John has created a real vibe. From a chilled pint with your mates to your best Saturday night out this is your place to go. You won’t regret.

C. H.

Perfect little pub, never any trouble. The owner is a very well organized man. The acts are out standing! Great atmosphere especially a weekend and a sunday! If you want a right giggle with your mates this is the place to come!!

A. H.

Fantastic night, great pub lovely staff and everyone so friendly. Live singer tonight great night.

Z. H.

Best pub in East London! It's a proper pub, with decently priced drinks and fabulous staff. Sometimes you'll find hilarious drag shows on, or just fun and slightly cheesy music 😊 absolute hidden gem of an establishment

W. D.

Great atmosphere! A unique pub which is very well run with a friendly mix of customers.

P. C.

Amazingly, two traditional "proper" pubs survive on opposite corners of York Square and this is one of them. The other is the Queen's Head and I recommend visiting both of them. The Old Ship has a really nice atmosphere. There was a DJ when I was there on a Saturday evening and there's a separate room with comfortable sofas and a pool table. Also a good selection of drinks.

J. u.

Fantastic local pub, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. definitely going back again.

w. h.

Always a fun night at The Old Ship on a Saturday and Sunday night for Drag shows! Reasonable priced drinks and friendly staff! Keep up the good work John and Team ❤️

C. M.

No frills old style pub. Welcoming staff. LGBTQIA friendly.

G. C.

Local boozer with a good mix of people. Staff are friendly and quick to serve. Wide selection of drinks (at London prices, support your local) Cheap sandwiches available at the bar. Large screen TV and music. Apparently it gets very busy on the weekend with a karaoke and a disco. Clearly LGBT friendly with a mixed crowd who all seem to be getting along nicely.

N. A.

Brilliant local corner House pub in Stepney. Small, welcoming, great beer and a fantastic bar person. If staying in Limehouse, look this pub up and visit.

S. A. L.

Excellent, totally unequal to any other pub I have been to

J. G.

Great pub and very welcoming to LGBT people! Great job on that! The drinks were fairly priced, they have a good selection of drinks and great bar games also. I recommend this place if you want to have a fun and chill night.

S. L.

Lovely pub! Stopped in for a couple of pints on the way home, as it's one of the few places open past 1030 on a Sunday! So glad we did though. Interiors lovely, atmospheres lovely, staff are lovely. Great place!

J. W.

Lovely clean pub with a great atmosphere. You can get tea or coffee with a sandwich if you want somewhere different than a cafe. The staff are friendly and really helpful. They even sold many different poppies when other local shops had none. They regularly have quiz nights for charity and are well liked part of the local community. They have live music and you can even have your local wake (goodbye) to a loved one. Just phone them or call in for a great time. It's just like the CV old fashioned pub in the 21st century. **************5 STAR HOSTELRY************

J. T.

A lovely old style British pub where the staff are friendly and provide an excellent service. Love this traditional British pub, set in a lovely east end square

N. S.

Lovely little pub nestled away in the streets of Limehouse. So friendly and social and with a decent selection of drinks. Always a few patrons in mid-week and gets very busy at weekend. Great for a quiet pint or a fun night out

M.

A great pub, I used to be a fireman in the area and we hold our twice annual reunions in there and we’re always made to feel welcome. Spotlessly clean, a good pint, friendly bar staff and reasonable prices, a proper pub. If I lived in the are this would definitely be my local 👍👍👍👍

s. g.

stumbled into this place on a sunday night feb 2020 while on holiday from southern california. one of the most fun spots in London! friendly staff, great drink prices & selection, entertaining show, & the music gets you off your seat! heart & soul performance was spectacular!

H. P.

Very convivial old fashion pub where everyone feel welcome

N. D.

My favourite pub in London hands down. Friendly bar staff, good prices and a lovely atmosphere. There is a relaxed area at the back with sofas and a pool table. A great pub quiz happens every Wednesday and be sure to catch the frequent drag shows on Saturdays if you can!

A. S.

Charming old school bar catering for the lovely LGBT crowd. Friendly, attentive staff and laid back crowd. Outdoor seating dominated by smokers generally.

A. B.

Friendliest pub in the area, lovely vibe, good selection of drinks and a pool table. If you want to catch up with friends for a drink, this is your best bet in the area. For ale there is the craft beer pub, for sport the queen's head, for a friendly relaxed vibe though, it's the old ship.

G.

Fun, East End pub with a pool table out the back and a small smoking area. Friendly staff and decent prices, considering the location. The place has an unpretentious, traditional London feel and gets pretty busy on weekend evenings when there's a drag show on a small stage in the main bar room.

J. T.

Good atmosphere Very friendly. Reasonable prices

H. O.

Cosy small bar, great evening spent! We were referred there, but we found ourselves very lucky! Drinks are well priced, and we happened to go on a night Charlie Hides performed and really enjoyed her in the small venue. Go check it out!

J. S.

A good and decent pub that every area needs. I used to think this place just average but when a place opens up the roads like the Star of the East, it really makes you appreciate a place like this. Its not the best pub in Limehouse, there is only one obvious candidate for that, but this is a little gem

A. S.

Old fashioned "local" pub, which is undervalued nowadays with so many "gastro" and trendy pubs. Prices are affordable and the entertainment was really good fun. Sadly the experience was somewhat spoiled by the female bar staff which made us feel unwelcome. HORRIBLE experience while in the ladies and said bar staff was bullying me from outside. I did approach the landlord with my concerns and was brushed off. After spending lots of hard earned cash on several bottles of wine and also buying the cabaret performer drinks, being treated with this way was awful.

S. L.

Its a nice pub with friendly staff and people however I did find the drink prices a little expensive, not a place I could go often to socialise and drink. But still nice to visit every now and then

S. A.

Lovely little local institution of a pub. A few real ales as well as lots of other options. Cabaret stage is proper and authentic and great fun, with lots of touring acts, and the people are nice, and mostly locals it seems

P. A.

First time there on a Saturday, and what a great place to go, chill and have a laugh. Bar staff were brilliant and there was a really friendly atmosphere!

J. C.

A quintessential East End pub with lots of kitsch detailing and rosy service, entertainment on some nights and a host of jaunty regulars. The snooker room down the far end is good for a private pint and they serve old school stuff like ham rolls and pork scratchings, no state of the art bar snacks - and if they like you there's a lock-in energy. The clientele is predominantly gay and they stock the local gay free sheets.

D. T.

Always love coming here with my girlfriend. Brilliant staff, friendly atmosphere and good beer. Going tonight first time in about 7 months

E. M.

WoW a 4* pub, and it's not Spoons. What a review. Very English traditional Pub, with the usual assortment of beers and spirits. Very nicely located in a quaint cockney neighborhood. Friendly, easy on the eye decoration and super tidy. Has a pool table and other games. Cosy, secluded. Ideal to break up or to start a new relationship.

R. O.

The place has a quirky charm to it. Expect ugly wallpaper and old furniture combated by ultra friendly staff, cheap drink prices, lovely surroundings and nightly entertainment. It's your neighbourhood pub turned theatre turned nightclub turned I-want-to-go-back-because-everyone-feels-welcome.

J. W.

Nice friendly local that does what I treasure in a pub: cheese and ham rolls that live under a glass lid thing. No I am not taking the pee. Love a warm roll (hate ones frozen in a chiller cabinet!). Beer selection is fine and there's never any trouble in here. Wish I could go more often.

W. P.

Great traditional pub. Entertainment every Sunday and some Saturdays can be very busy.Pub quiz Wednesdays. Lots of guest beers and lovely bar staff.

L. (.

Family run pub. Lovely staff and great atmosphere.

R. T.

Cozy, friendly and fun! On my list now of favourites.

M. B.

This is one of the last few remaining (and best) East End gay boozers; with all of the character and glory of a queer version of an Eastenders' episode. Do not expect West End finesse but do expect the unexpected from a spectrum of authentic locals and surprisingly affordable drinks, well recommended!

C. M.

It's a great pub in the Central London! I come here with friends and we've enjoyed our time. The staff is always friendly.

S. J.

A real local pub where everybody knows everybody. Great for after-playing-football hangs.

J. F.

The Old Ship is a real London survivor pub so much like an East End pub of days gone by. Friendly and inviting. It is not just Gay it is Gay Friendly, which means a welcome to everyone from everywhere no matter which God or not you worship. Visit website for entertainments. Have a great time and remember, you are a Londoner when you visit the Old Ship.

N. A.

A hidden gem. Near Limehouse DLR. An LGBT friendly pub hidden away from the main road but is an absoloute gem. The staff are lovely, the music is on point, great drag shows, lovely mixed crowd, and a pool table!

P. J.

Good old fashioned pub the like of which is scarce these days.

J. F.

Awesome pub. Beer was kept well and very cheap for London. Nice atmosphere and very helpful staff. Several different seating areas and space outside to drink too

C. D.

A brilliant pub with lots of atmosphere. A decent DJ who kept the crowd going and friendly bar staff. Well worth a visit.

p. s.

Visited the Old Ship as a total stranger to the East End (I'm from very rural Worcestershire!) and was struck by the friendly atmosphere and welcome here. Good beer, good company. Very recommended.

K. S.

Good shop but requires improvement.

F. H.

Lovely open space...beautiful trees and gardens with several glasshouses full of plants from across all continents. Fantastic glass art exhibition integrated throughout.

J. K. t. L.

Old shool pub with a new feel vibz. Everytime I step into the shipnibknow it's going to a fantastic night. Wether it just a random game of pool, quick drink or mic night. It's a warm and welcoming pub with friend staff and awsome regularly.

R. M.

The bartender with the shaven head is really nice and will treat you very well

J. R.

Really nice staff good service and great beer at reasonable prices

g.

Quaint little local gay bar. Opening hours as shown

J. Q.

Lovely local pub. Crowd will always chat to ya. Can't ask for better. Say hello to someone and you'll be fine!

S. T.

Ruby was amazing really zing drag acts. Strongly recommend

J.

A lovely little no thrills gay pub in Limehouse. Really nice pool room at the back with sofas. Fun cabaret nights.

T. P.

Been going to the old ship for years. One of i favourite pub nice and friendly people . Although the crowd of different but still a nice pub .

A. S. T.

Old of East London best Gay pubs great staff

M. C.

Nice old tucked away pub serving Timothy Taylor's Landlord so will always get my vote! Friendly staff, nice place near the Limehouse Station

I. C.

My favourite east end pub. Down to earth friendly and unpretentious. Good live acts. Always have a good night here.

C. H.

Popped in for a few on marathon day. The staff were friendly, beer was cold and cobs were tasty. Nice little boozer.

A. L.

My fav local pub with a beer garden and a pool table at the back along EPL football shown on weekends. Friendly service with cabaret on weekends making this my #1 local hangout!

M. B.

Really friendly local pub just off the Commercial Road. Good selection of beers. Will be going back to try again.

B. P.

Beautiful pub at Limehouse Great if you ever fancy a nice drink before heading to the Troxy or for a calm weekend Absolutely fantastic

E. P.

Just an absolutely fabulous pub. If you are in the area and looking for a place to go, here it is.

J. G. (. L.

It's a lovely old gay bar with regular East End cabaret. Well kept cellar and some good ales.

c. h.

Great wee pub for a quiet drink with friends. Nice atmosphere and staff are friendly and accommodating.

H. W.

Awesome prices! Really nice staff. Definitely coming back

R. B.

Great, fun-loving pub in the East End, friendly crowd, always had a good time here.

C.

Great local pub and friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit

D. D.

Wandered in didn't realise it was a gay bar and enjoyed our time our here! Good beers, decent prices nice staff.

S. B. (.

Went on a Sunday evening, the act was (saucy Sophie) was on form and a great laugh, the people friendly and a joy to talk to.

d. d.

Lovely staff beautiful friendly pub.they did a wonderful spread for my aunts funeral a big thank you

A. B.

Lovely pub. Great bar staff and friendly customers. Worth a visit,

A. L.

Nice pint of Old Golden Hen Ale at less than 4 quid !!👍🏻 Gay friendly and with no pretence and a good atmosphere 😊

M. D.

Friendly atmosphere very good

A. S. T.

A proper east london pub which is Gay /str8 cabaret on at the weekends great staff and a very relaxing friendly atmosphere a little gem in limehouse

C. D.

Pub quiz on a Wednesday, cabaret on a Sunday. John Fell is a legend. recently done up. Good beer.

M. Š.

Charming little local pub. Cheap, cosy, friendly and really CHEAP! Everything you need to enjoy your friends or look for a new ones!

K. M.

Nice friendly pub in east London

D. W.

Good atmosphere ...gd choice of beers/lagers ....only thing i would say is landlord(s) could be more friendlier!

m. s.

We popped in for a random drink. Quiet, chilled easy going polite and all round lovely.

s. w.

All ways a nice and friendly pub with 😎

F. t. B.

. Friendly staff . Great atmosphere . Reasonable drink prices . Great decor . Traditional east end boozer

P. W.

Lovely friendly staff, very welcoming. Enjoyed our time. Thanks.

S.

Fab little spot for Saturday night drag. It gets busy but really fun atmosphere.

K. I. K.

Fantastic local gem!

C.

Great local pub, fab drag show on Friday evenings, a real hidden gem 👌

수.

Good Local pub

H. T.

One of the best pubs in East London

d. m.

The pub is in a lovely square & when the sun is out you can sit outside

P. W.

Very welcoming, a good old friendly east end pub.

O. L.

Had a great time. Friendly staff, can't wait to hire out their room! And its free!

A. L.

Love this pub, we have a great night every time

D. G.

Lovely place to chill on Sunday pack out with drinkers lol lovely friendly bar staff

M. O.

Nice pub with good service and hand-pulled beer in a quiet neighborhood

B. W.

Great local nice bar staff good beers will be back 👍

R. G.

Great little pub in a nice area close to Limehouse station

C. S.

Proper pub. Friendly. Open. Dart board, pool table. Great space. Safe environment.

K. R.

Lovely place, great drinks, nice staff and great shows.

C. G.

Great vibe to the place, reasonably priced, good beer, result. Great pre-Troxy pub.

M. H.

Didn't know Places like this still existed. Glad they do! Friendly gay boozer on lovely square seconds from Limehouse DLR

C. R.

My favourite gay bar in Limehouse - a real benefit to the community. And they sell pork scratchings!

E. D.

Excellent entertainment, great environment, lovely staff and just overall a fun place to be

T. R.

Excellent pub for social gathering and enjoying pub experience.

B. O.

I have visited a few times, alway's a warm wellcome great staff the guv is alright too. Proper london pub

k. m.

Nice friendly bar, with a good atmosphere with artists on at weekend's

a.

Amazing place in Limehouse, always great entertainment and friendly people.

M. B.

Thank goodness for the Air Con. Nice pint, ham roll and polite service as ever...

T. T.

A clean and well presented back Street pub beer reasonably priced

N. G.

Like a box of chocolates.... You never know what you're gonna get.

F.

Cheaper prices, nice staff, but selection not really big

A. B.

It has a nice atmosphere and the staff seemed to be nice and friendly too.

J. M.

An old style gay pub with a local crowd. Regular drag performances. This type of place is a rarity now.

D. C.

Loved it. Proper pub, very friendly ❤️

J. T.

Reasonably priced beer and free quality cabaret in a traditional setting.

J. T.

Great pub, cheap booze and welcoming crowd

M. W.

Great local boozer: decent selection, reasonable prices, friendly service, nice atmosphere.

P. S.

Brilliant atmosphere lovely local pub.

S. J.

Brilliant cabaret acts and reasonably priced drinks.

M. L.

Wonderful pub good service great beer

S. K.

Great staff, friendly local atmosphere with a pool table.

V. S.

Good local pub, reasonably priced drinks.

1.

Good for socialising.

J.

Old East End boozer with friendly atmosphere and weekly drag nights

D. C.

I found a little gem.

A. M.

A good old fashioned East End pub with a great vibe.

J. A.

Lovely little boozer - very gay friendly - must go👌🏼

J. G.

managed properly great scenery great prices very friendly place nothing to down on this place👍

D. D.

Loved this pub

C. M.

Had a hoot watching the act. Friendly place lovely atmosphere.

M. B.

Fantastic night ,didn't stop sing and dancing 😂👍

D. M.

Comfy little gem near Limehouse. Felt welcome from walking in the door near closing time.

J. D.

Best pub in the East End by miles.

A. x.

Good music and with reasonable beer to a small cost

י. ס.

Good pub with a nice atmosphere.

M. B.

A great gay bar in the east end.

A. D.

I have no memory of this place so it must be good

F. B.

Good stuff Good music from dj J. And good frend Jon . Owner .!🍸🍺🍻🍷🍹🔊🎉📡💻🎤♿

I. G.

Lovely pub and friendly place.

M. 7.

Great for pre gig drinks before heading to the Troxy

P. S.

It defines a local pub cannot do better

e.

Great atmosphere, very friendly place.

E. L.

Pleasant pub, obvisouly gay friendly

C. L.

Amazing venue thoroughly enjoyed performing here

B. C.

Love this old pub, relaxed atmosphere

L. C. C.

Puka a nice and friendly boozer

T. K.

A lovely local boozer set in a gorgeous old square

J. B.

Fantastic pub, great beer.

D. I. M.

A cozy pub welcoming LGBT clients.

S. K.

Lovely landlady! Good selection of beers.

C. S.

Proper old fashioned pub that we need to keep and use.

C. D.

Great littlw cove with no airs about it.. just what a "local" should be

J. W.

Great little pub, genuine London boozer

D. H.

Loved it

S. G.

Friendly local. Too many in London have closed.

s. g.

Pleasant little watering hole

C. R.

Top class, great staff and always entertaining

J. C.

Brilliant night, made lots of new friends

A. O.

A very warm and welcoming pub

k. b.

Really good

R. D.

Niceeee

S.

Very cosy neighborhood pub.

J. O.

Nice pub with a lovely owner!

s. m.

Friendly staff good service lovely little local area

L. C.

OK not great

d. B.

Lovely pub

#. G. #. S. J. D.

Propper old east end pub with friendly staff

K. B.

Loads of fun, lovely people and atmosphere

M. R.

FUN!!

O. T.

Friendly staff and great atmosphere :)

I. Z.

Good place

C. M.

Friendly, locals and visitors pub

a.

Wonderful gem of a place. Real east end..

C. M.

You always get a good night out

D. H.

Real nice East End pub

J. W.

Really good local pub

S. N.

Danny Beard performed and it was amazing!!

J. L.

Top night out in Limehouse recommended ****

K. T.

Great cabaret on a Saturday night

I.

Proper east end pup. Good craic

A. S.

Superb gay-friendly place

J. B.

Great for meeting friends.

A. A.

Really nice and cheep. Pool table.

S. B.

Lovely little local pub

B. M.

Customers seem an inconvenience to bar staff.

J. H. T. S. B. B.

Friendly Gay bar and close to canary wharf

D. V. A.

Best pub in Limehouse

a. h.

Fab and friendly.

J. S.

Staff are really lovely here

J. L.

Friendly staff good PUB

R. A.

Great value gay bar

S. G.

Awesome The best Negroni in UK

N. R.

Good pub.

T. A.

Nice and relaxed by the river.

K. J.

Nice pub

A. H.

Nice place to get a pint

P. C.

Small, traditional pub

T. Y.

Fun place

S. D.

Great pub

T. D.

Great old boozer

T.

Mixed bar straight /gay.

M. N. A.

Best place for weekend

J. L.

Great place great staff.

G. J.

Caberat and good atmosphere

S. K.

Excellent, not to be missed

S. G.

Busy

C. b.

Fantastic atmosphere.

I. M.

Lovely bar

M. G.

An interesting mix of people

R.

Perfectly lovely ☺

A. E. G. S.

absolutely amazing

Z. C.

Best local boozer

J. o.

Brilliant atmosphere

D. H.

Nice and friendly place

P. S.

great Guinness

G. S.

Lovely place

S. M. N. M. R.

Nice

T. C.

Fantastic public House

P. M.

Friendly and fun

C. J.

Great staff

T. C.

Nice and friendly

M. C.

Great atmosphere

J. F. G. I. W.

Fantastic!

S. J.

Absolutely fantastic

C. P. G.

Fantastic atmosphere

P. H. (. F.

Boom

D. S.

Cushy gaff

H. I. L.

(Translated) Spectacular site, food, very good service and do not disturb 💯 recommended (Original) Espectacular sitio, comida, servicio muy bueno y no molestan 💯 recomendado

a. s.

(Translated) Large pub with outdoor area. Good beer and affordable prices. Theme nights are organized. Gay friendly! (Original) Grande pub con spazio esterno. Buona birra e prezzi convenienti. Si organizzano serate a tema. Gay friendly!

Д. Т.

(Translated) The bar fully reflects the mood of old London. Extensive bar with a small number of snacks. A great place with a northern barmaid))) (Original) Бар полностью передает настроение старого Лондона. Обширный бар с малым количеством закусок. Отличное место со северной барменшой)))

S. K.

(Translated) Real neighborhood pub. Nice to have a beer. (Original) Echte buurt pub. Leuk om een biertje te doen.

A. K.

D. M.

S. W.

D. G.

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