Ship and Shovell, 2-3 Craven Passage

Ship and Shovell, 2-3 Craven Passage, WC2N 5PH

"Blimey, its not crowded!"...is my first impression on entering this establishment at lunchtime. I approached the bar and was acknowledged straight away, chose from a wonderous variety of beer, the selection of which would have most ale fanciers creaming in their pants. That unpleasant image aside, the service was friendly and the ambience relaxing: bluesy tunes playing on the jukebox and people chatting quietly. If all this isn't enough, the second half of this pub is directly opposite - across a narrow road. A unique pub and a memorable experience

Reviewed by Paul Melton, Dec 2003

Telephone: 020 7839 1311

Nearby pubs: Gordon's Wine Bar, 47 Villiers St (140 metres), Walkers of Whitehall, 15 Craigs Court, Whitehall (150 metres), The Silver Cross, 33 Whitehall (160 metres), The Theodore Bullfrog, 28 John Adam Street (180 metres), The Sherlock Holmes, 10 Northumberland Street (10 metres)

Nearest station: Charing Cross, Zone 1 (110 metres)