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The Ship at Elswick

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Nestled in the picturesque village of Elswick, The Ship is a local’s haven.

Our traditional pub offers old world charm fused with a modern finish throughout the cosy interiors and garden, perfect to enjoy with the whole family. From sipping a refreshing cocktail under our stretch tent in the garden, to having a meal in our intimate dining room next to the fire, you’ll feel at home and catered for any time of year.

31/10/2026

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE SHIP AT ELSWICK! 👻🎃

Wishing all our lovely customers, friends and locals a spooktacular Halloween! 🧙‍♀️🕸️

Whether you’re out trick or treating, enjoying a few spooky tipples or just having a cosy night in, we hope you have a fantastic evening! 🍻🎃

Have fun, stay safe and don’t eat too many treats! 😉🍬

Lots of love from all of us at The Ship! ❤️

🍻🎃

30/10/2026

🎃👻 IT’S TIME TO GET SPOOKY AT THE SHIP! 👻🎃

Get your costumes ready because we’re throwing an ADULTS HALLOWEEN PARTY at The Ship at Elswick! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️

📅 Saturday 31st October
⏰ Party starts at 7pm

We’ve got a fantastic night lined up for you!

🎤 Singer from 7pm – get the party started!
🎧 DJ from 8:30pm – keeping you dancing into the night!

🏆 HALLOWEEN COSTUME COMPETITION!
There are prizes up for grabs in 3 categories:
🕷️ Scariest
🧟 Most Creative
❤️ Staff Favourite

🍹 2 FOR £12 COCKTAILS – because every good Halloween needs a little treat!

And don’t worry if dressing up isn’t your thing! ❤️ You are more than welcome to come along in your normal clothes, enjoy the music, have a few drinks and join in the fun. Everyone is welcome!

So gather your friends, dig out those spooky costumes and come and have a frightfully good night with us! 👻🎃

📍 The Ship at Elswick

Tag your Halloween party crew below! 🧡

We can’t wait to see you all! 🍻

30/10/2026

🎤 WHAT A FANTASTIC AFTERNOON! 🎤

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at The Ship at Elswick on Wednesday 28th October for our Freddie Mercury Tribute afternoon! ❤️

We hope you all had a brilliant time singing along and enjoying the entertainment.

Missed out last Wednesday? Don’t worry! Freddie is BACK next Wednesday, and we still have some availability! 🎶

If you fancy an afternoon of fantastic entertainment, great company and a good singalong, there’s still time to join us!

📞 Get in touch or pop in to book your place.

We’d love to see you there! ❤️

The Ship at Elswick

26/10/2026

🎃🧡 A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US FOR OUR PUMPKIN PAINTING! 🧡🎃

What a fantastic time we’ve had painting pumpkins today and Saturday! 👻🎨 We’ve loved seeing everyone get creative and make some amazing designs. Just look at these brilliant pumpkins! 😍🎃

A massive thank you to everyone who came along, got involved and made both days so much fun! 🧡 We really appreciate your support and love seeing everyone enjoying themselves.

We hope you all had as much fun as we did! 🥰

Keep an eye on our page for more fun events coming soon! 🍂👀

Thank you all for making it so special! 🧡🎃

👻🍁

26/10/2026

🍽️ LUNCH PLANS? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! 🍽️

Fancy a tasty lunch without breaking the bank? 👀

Join us at The Ship at Elswick and enjoy a delicious lunch and a drink for just £13.50! 🥂

Whether you’re catching up with friends, taking a break from work or simply fancy treating yourself, we’ve got the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy some good food. ❤️

📅 Monday–Friday
⏰ 12pm–5pm
💷 Just £13.50 for lunch and a drink!

📍 The Ship at Elswick, PR4 3ZB

Tag someone who deserves a lunch date! 👇

25/10/2026

✨🥂 YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION, MADE EXTRA SPECIAL 🥂✨

Did you know you can book our beautiful restaurant space at The Ship, Elswick, for your own private event — with FREE ROOM HIRE! ❤️

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, engagement, baby shower, christening or a special family occasion, we’ll help you create a day to remember. 🥂🌸

🍽️ BUFFET MENUS TO SUIT EVERY OCCASION
Choose from our Bronze, Silver or Gold buffet packages, with options to suit your celebration.

🥂 SOMETHING A LITTLE MORE SPECIAL?
Our Celebration Menu includes 3 courses and fizz on arrival — perfect for celebrating those big moments in style! ✨

From beautifully laid tables to delicious food and a space you can make your own, we’ll help make your celebration feel truly special. 💐

📩 Get in touch with The Ship, Elswick, to discuss your plans, explore our menus and check availability.

✨ FREE ROOM HIRE • BUFFET PACKAGES • 3-COURSE CELEBRATION MENU

Let’s make your next celebration one to remember! ❤️

24/10/2026

📢 NOTICE TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS 📢

Unfortunately, our phone lines are currently down. ☎️

If you need to get in touch with us, please call 07858 102288 and we’ll be happy to help.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding! ❤️

Thanks for your continued support! 🍻

23/10/2026

🔥🍂 COSY WEEKENDS AT THE SHIP AT ELSWICK 🍂🔥

There’s nothing quite like a roaring fire, a cosy pub and a weekend to look forward to! ❤️

As the autumn evenings draw in, our fire is glowing and we’re ready to welcome you in from the cold. 🍻🔥

Whether you’re joining us for a bite to eat, a drink with friends or simply a cosy afternoon by the fire, we’ve got the perfect spot waiting for you.

Make The Ship your weekend stop-off! 🥰

📍 The Ship at Elswick

Who fancies a cosy pub afternoon this weekend? 🔥🍺

22/10/2026

🍽️ SUNDAY ROASTS AT THE SHIP! 🍽️

There’s nothing better than a proper Sunday roast! 😍🥔🥕

Join us at The Ship at Elswick for a delicious Sunday roast, served up with all the trimmings and plenty of homely goodness! ❤️

Whether you’re bringing the family, catching up with friends, or just fancy a lovely Sunday dinner without the washing up, we’ve got you covered! 🍻

📍 The Ship at Elswick, Preston, PR4 3ZB

📅 Sundays are made for roasts, so why not make a day of it?

📞 BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW to avoid disappointment! Give us a message or get in touch to reserve your table.

https://www.shipelswick.com

👇 TAG the person you’d love to share a Sunday roast with! 😋

We look forward to welcoming you all! ❤️

🍽️🍻

20/10/2026

🥧 PIE | NIGHT | TONIGHT 🥧

Tuesday evenings are made for proper pie and a cosy catch-up at the pub 😍

From 5pm, enjoy ANY of our delicious pies for just £12 as part of our Tuesday Pie Night offer 👌

🥧 Steak & Butcombe Ale
🥧 Chicken & Ham Hock
🥧 Cheddar, Gruyère & Onion
🥧 Wild Mushroom Bourguignon

Great food, great atmosphere and the perfect excuse to treat yourself this evening 🍽️✨

There’s also 50p off a pint of cask if you enjoy real ale with a pie!…👍🏻

📲 Book your table here:https://www.shipelswick.com

Amy, Joe and the Team
The Ship at Elswick

Address

High Street, Elswick
Preston
PR43ZB

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 11pm
Tuesday	12pm - 11pm
Wednesday	12pm - 11pm
Thursday	12pm - 11pm
Friday	12pm - 11pm
Saturday	12pm - 11pm
Sunday	12pm - 11pm

Website

https://www.shipelswick.com/

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