PubsandBeer
Old Ship (Urban Pubs & Bars)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hammerton - N1 |  | 1 |
| RedWillow - Mirthless | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner |  | 1 |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman Fresh Green Hop | | 1 |
| Froth Blowers - Gollop with Zest | | 1 |
| West Berkshire - Mister Swift's Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Otter - Bitter |  | 1 |
| Signature Brew - Session N.Z. hopped bitter (Pacifica) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Pacific Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Reunion - Monroe | Not Tried | 0 |
| Signature Brew - Extra Pale Ale (E.P.) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Cowcatcher | Not Tried | 0 |
Stephen Harris
Visits Details
10 Sep 2019 (Stephen Harris)
An early evening visit, taking advantage of the outside tables.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammerton - N1 | 4.10 | | A reliably tasty pint. |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | Not Tried |
07 Sep 2017 (Stephen Harris)
We move here from the Cock Tavern as my mate Dave is fed up drinking cider and wants some “proper Bitter”. He’s not best pleased to find all three cask ales in here are pale, and orders a glass of wine. It is busy in here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Froth Blowers - Gollop with Zest | 4.50 | | A middle-of-the–road Golden Ale. |
| Reunion - Monroe | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Signature Brew - Extra Pale Ale (E.P.) | 3.50 | Not Tried |
02 May 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Lunchtime visit, two other customers sooner joined by more. IMO this place has a continental feel to it which I liked.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman Fresh Green Hop | 4.20 | | Hazy condition didn't deter from the flavour though not as hoppy as expected. |
| East London (ELB) - Cowcatcher | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Signature Brew - Session N.Z. hopped bitter (Pacifica) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Pacific Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
09 Mar 2017 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit, I have been here before but had failed to notice what is apparently the front entrance.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Cowcatcher | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hammerton - N1 | 4.10 | Not Tried |
26 Oct 2016 (Stephen Harris)
I’ve been asked to again contribute a Hackney pub crawl article for the Pig’s Ear Beer Festival programme and am doing some last-minute research. Pleasant and quite busy in here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Berkshire - Mister Swift's Pale Ale | 4.00 | | A golden beer that is very malt-oriented with little discernible hop content. |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | Not Tried |
12 Sep 2014 (Stephen Harris)
This pub changed hands some months ago and I had heard that it was now featuring more in the way of locally-brewed beer (although I settle for an import). Quite quiet in the mid-evening, but a much more successful visit than the last time I was here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RedWillow - Mirthless | 3.90 | | A tasty, hoppy, golden ale. Nelson Sauvin hop gives a citrusy, almost tart finish. |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | Not Tried |
29 Aug 2012 (Stephen Harris)
It’s quite a few years since I last ventured in here. I wish I hadn’t bothered.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter - Bitter | 3.60 | | Basically this was a pint of vinegar. Complete incomprehension behind the bar when I tried to explain the problem – so I’m afraid that I walked out. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | 3.60 | Not Tried |
About the Old Ship
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 2 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in Hackney, Greater London, E8 1EN.
The Old Ship in Sylvester Path was present in Hackney by the early nineteenth century and was rebuilt in its present form in 1877. Usually entered via the long corridor from Mare Street, alongside the Hackney Empire, few ever notice the appealing Victorian frontage onto Sylvester Path. A Courage pub in its day; two tiled plaques remain to remind us of its former ownership. Hotel rooms available. The bar has been considerably smartened and offers a choice of comfy sofas or restaurant tables. Also a few pavement tables at the rear.
We have visited this pub 7 times, seen 18 different beers and tried 7 of them.
Postcode: E8 1EN