A terrific pub. If you find noisy braying ozzies a turn-off then walk the 30 metres from The Ship to the Black Lion. The building itself is fascinating: used to be a pig farmhouse, then a blacksmith and is now haunted. ooer. The outside "garden" is pleasant but they need to try harder; but that's part of the charm of the pub. They do some great barbecues during the summer. The single greatest thing however are the drinks. This is the best pint of Deuchers I can find. There's also pride and couple of guest beers. Inside is a series of pews and snugs which make a great place to have an intimate chat. The atmosphere is very laid back and relaxed, with a brilliant mix of well heeled locals, old geezers, and people passing along the riverside walk who fancy a drink. The new terrace is also terrific for watching the range of joggers who run the river From very foxy lycra clad godesses through to sweaty fat hairy men. A nice and proper drinker. read more