The Ship Inn on The Harbour

05/04/2026

Wishing all our customers a very Happy Easter today 🐣

However you’re spending the day, we hope it’s filled with joy, good company, and wonderful moments.

29/03/2026

29/03/2026

Looking forward to playing at The Ship inn today 3pm

26/03/2026

There’s something about an old pub that no modern place can quite replicate.

The worn wood beneath your hand, shaped by decades of stories. The quiet hum of conversation that never quite turns into noise. Light slipping through the windows just right, catching the dust and the amber in your glass like it’s all part of the same ritual.

Mid-afternoon is when it’s at its best. No rush. No chaos. Just a moment carved out of the day where time slows down enough for you to actually taste your drink, hear your thoughts, and remember why places like this mattered in the first place.

It’s not just a pint. It’s a pause. A bit of honesty in a world that doesn’t stop moving.

And if you’re lucky, you’ll find your corner here in The Ship, settle in, and stay a little longer than you planned.

17/03/2026

The pub’s decorated, the girls are kitted out, and the pints are flowing ☘️

Pop down this evening, grab a pint of the black stuff, and raise your glass to dear old St. Patrick 🇮🇪

16/03/2026

This fella started on the pints earlier today…and he’s still going strong 🍻

Let’s hope he’s in good shape for St Patrick’s Day tomorrow! But there’s only one way to find out…

Why not pop by The Ship and check on him yourself. Sure you might even stay for a pint or three while you’re at it. Sláinte! ☘️🍺

Good pints, great craic, and plenty of Irish spirit behind the bar.

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 🌸

Today we celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures who fill our lives with love, strength, patience, and kindness. Your care, guidance, and quiet sacrifices shape families and communities in ways that words can never fully capture.

To all the amazing mums out there, thank you for everything you do, every single day. You are loved, appreciated, and admired more than you know.

Wishing you a beautiful Mother’s Day, whatever you get up to today. 💐

10/03/2026

Last night the fog rolled in across the harbour…and thankfully, we managed to capture this photo

Standing proud, lights glowing, The Ship cutting through the mist like something from an old seaside story.

There’s something special about Folkestone nights like this, quiet streets, the sea air, and a warm pub waiting inside.

If you know, you know. And if you don’t……maybe it’s time you discovered it for yourself.

03/03/2026

You simply can’t beat a bit of sunshine on the harbour

After weeks….even months….of miserable weather, it was great to see those blue skies back today. Fresh air, a gentle breeze, and that golden glow on the water…long may it continue!

21/02/2026

England v Ireland :: 2:10PM Kick Off!

It’s a big one this afternoon as England take on Ireland in the Six Nations at 2:10pm!

Cold pints pouring, screens ready, atmosphere building, this is what Saturdays are made for.

Get down early, grab your spot, and let’s make it a proper one. Who are you backing today? 👀

19/02/2026

QUIZ NIGHT TONIGHT

It’s that time again…our monthly quiz night is back!!

Grab your team, sharpen up on those random facts you’ve been saving, and join us for a cracking evening of laughs, healthy competition and a few well-earned pints.

💷 £2 entry
👥 All welcome
🏆 Bragging rights up for grabs

Whether you’re a trivia titan or just in it for the banter, there’s a seat waiting for you.

See you tonight 🍻🍻