# The Ship & Shovell, London — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.5/5 from 2,432 Google reviews. Traditional boozer with oak-panelled booths, on both sides of street joined by underground cellar. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/london/restaurants/the-ship-shovell (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Ship & Shovell Ground Floor 1 Craven Passage, London [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6458161268855448532&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Ship & Shovell](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/114732741255178051616) **In short:** The Ship & Shovell is a restaurant in London, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2,432 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 10 October 2026 · source: Google Places Traditional boozer with oak-panelled booths, on both sides of street joined by underground cellar. Summary via Google ## About The Ship & Shovell The Ship & Shovell occupies two buildings on opposite sides of Craven Passage, connected by an underground cellar. Oak-panelled booths line the ground floor, creating a traditional Victorian interior. The kitchen serves fish and chips and steak and ale pie alongside other pub fare. Badger beers feature on the drinks list. The venue takes bookings, accommodates groups, and allows dogs. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Ship & Shovell's own website](https://www.shipandshovell.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Tuesday** 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Wednesday** 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Friday** 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 10:30 PM ## What's nearby - Citadines Trafalgar Square London next door - M&S Simply Food next door - Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre next door - The Grand at Trafalgar Square next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Reviewers consistently praise this pub for its delicious food, including the award-winning Steak & Tanglefoot Pie and Fish & Chips, complemented by a great selection of Badger beers. Guests also appreciate the unique split-building layout, traditional Victorian atmosphere, and friendly staff. Some reviews mention the service can be inattentive. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (2,432 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** No **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** London Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/414400). [More restaurants in London](https://staycation.co.uk/london/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (2,432 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://www.shipandshovell.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [020 7839 1311](tel:02078391311) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** London **Plus Code** 9C3XGV5G+24 ### 🏨 Places to stay near London Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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