The Old Ship

Rustic cafe interior with wooden beams, stone walls, and round tables covered with yellow tablecloths. Wooden chairs are arranged around the tables. String lights and flag decorations hang from the ceiling. Shelves with teapots are visible near the entrance to the kitchen area.
Cozy café interior with wooden beams, tables with yellow tablecloths, and people at the counter.
Outdoor patio space with wooden benches and chairs around tables covered with floral tablecloths, potted plants, and a rock face with greenery in the background.
A group of people gathered indoors in a rustic space with wooden beams, listening to someone speaking while holding a paper. There are various ages present, including adults and a child. Some guests are sitting at a table with food and drinks, while others are standing. Decorative flags hang from the ceiling, and a DJ setup is visible in the background.

Booking Information

The Old Ship is a welcoming venue with lots of character suited for a variety of needs including weddings, birthdays, meetings and public events. We aim to be as accommodating as possible to your needs so please indicate if you have any special requirements for your booking in the form below.

All bookings are subject to availability, we aim to respond to your booking request as soon as possible to inform you if the space is available or to offer alternatives.

What’s Included

Café/bar style dining area

Bar

Outside area

A fully equipped commercial kitchen (Feel free to ask us any questions)

Maximum capacities:

Sitting (dining) 30 people

Sitting (auditorium style, no tables) 40 people

Standing (limited tables and chairs) 60 people

Prices

Non-Profit

Charitable fundraisers or events run by community organisations or closed events such as Christmas, birthday parties, dinners or weddings.

£30 per session

  • Morning session: 9am – 1pm

  • Afternoon session: 1pm – 5pm

  • Evening session: 5pm – 11pm

It is possible to book just one session, two sessions, or all three.

Commercial

You aim to make a profit, examples include a craft fair, pop-up food, musical entertainment.

  • 9am – 4pm £60

  • 4pm – 11pm £60

It is possible to book both sessions.

Professional kitchen with stainless steel equipment, including oven, stove, sink, and dishwasher. Shelves with plates and kitchenware are visible. A blue light is on the wall, and a floor mop sign is present.
Cozy rustic cafe interior with wooden tables and chairs, decorated with string lights and small flags, stone walls with artwork, and floral centerpieces.
Cozy cafe interior with Christmas decorations, wooden tables and chairs, string lights, and a decorated Christmas tree.
A large group of people seated at a long table sharing a meal in a rustic setting with stone walls and wooden beams.