The Ship Inn

TheShip Inn

Cold pints, hot food and live sport on London Road, Grays.

The Ship Inn on London Road at dusk, windows lit beneath a dramatic evening sky

Beams, brick and a proper bar

Step through the door and you’re in a proper pub: black timber beams overhead, warm lamps, a long wooden bar and plenty of stools. Grab a seat, order a pint and settle in.

The long bar at The Ship Inn with beer taps, exposed beams and warm pendant lights Bar staff beside the Guinness, Fosters and Coors pumps Wooden bar stools along the bar beside a tartan carpet

A proper pub on London Road

The Ship Inn is a traditional pub in Grays, Essex. Inside you’ll find exposed beams, a long wooden bar and a seat with your name on it. Outside, the hanging sign points the way in.

Come in for a quiet pint, the big match or a hot meal. The team behind the bar will have a drink poured and a friendly word ready.

Locals, visitors and groups of friends are all welcome.

The front of The Ship Inn in the evening sun, with the hanging sign on the left

Pints on tap

Guinness, Fosters, Coors and Cruzcampo, poured at the bar.

Live sport

Big screens for the match or the race. Pop in and ask what’s on.

Hot food

Baps, burgers, wraps and hot snacks. See our menus on the home page.

A bartender pulling a pint while customers chat at the bar A smiling customer giving two thumbs up inside the pub

Questions and suggestions

Where can I find you?

We’re at 470 London Road, Grays, Essex RM20 4AR. The Contact section has a map you can tap for directions.

What are your opening hours?

Monday to Thursday 12pm to 11pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm to 1am, and Sunday 10am to 11pm.

Do you serve food?

Yes. Food is served Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 3pm and 5pm to 8pm, and on Sunday from 10am to 3pm and 5pm to 8pm. Take a look at the menu on the home page, and ask the team about allergies or dietary needs.

Do you show live sport?

Yes, we show live sport on our big screens. Ask at the bar what’s on.

Can I book a table?

We don’t take table bookings. Walk-ins are welcome, so just come on in.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, we allow pets.

The hanging Ship Inn pub sign showing a tall ship under sail

Suggestion box

Tell us what we could do better, or what you’d like to see on the menu or at the bar.

Find us

The Ship Inn
470 London Road
Grays, Essex RM20 4AR

Opening times

  • Monday to Thursday12pm to 11pm
  • Friday and Saturday12pm to 1am
  • Sunday10am to 11pm
Call 01375 402 850Get directions
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