Folks it’s Friday! I didn’t get as much done as I wanted to this week, but that’s normal for me. And I’ll never complain when Friday arrives. For the next two days, I’m free! Enough about me, let’s get down to the important stuff. This week I’m reviewing The Old Ship pub in Richmond, London. I mentioned a couple of weeks ago we attended a Lady Gaga concert. Before going to the concert, we stopped at this pub for a drink.
This pub has been in operation since 1735. Stage coaches used to stop outside several times a day. While sitting in the pub, I tried to picture passengers from bygone days stopping here for a drink. I have to wonder if they would be surprised that the pub is still operating.
The staff was friendly and even gave us directions to Twickenham, where Gaga was performing. We didn’t order any food, however, we tried two new beers. The better half enjoyed a pint of Marshmellow, made by Oxfordshire Ales and I sampled Young’s London Gold. Young’s released Gold for the Olympics and according to the bartender it has been a hit with patrons. I know I liked it.
During our time at the pub, we noticed that they had some board games. We played Guess Who. Overall I enjoyed the feel of this pub. It isn’t near our home so we won’t be stopping by on a regular basis. Yet, if we find ourselves in Richmond again, I would like to go back. I give the pub 4 out of 5 stars.
50 Year Project 
Looks inviting!
It is!
Must be awesome place! To me Friday is fine day, because then I publish a new post.
Happy Friday!
That’s right. I’ll have to pop on over and check it out. Have a great weekend!
Looks like a fun pub!!! Board games? Who would have thunk ??? 🙂
I was surprised that the better half wanted to play. I ended up having fun and I won 2 out of 3.
Cheers! You would have loved the one a friend and I had lunch in on Wednesday. Had a wonderful beer made in Kentucky Bourbon barrels.
That sounds awesome! Can I come next time 😉
Absolutely!
🙂
1735! Amazing. I’ve seen several restaurants close in just four years over here.
It’s crazy isn’t it. Everything is so much older here and many pubs have stayed in business. But that doesn’t mean that all of them have lasted, which is a shame.
4 out of 5 is a decent result. I must admit I like the outsode better than the inside but that’s juts from the photo and after all, you go for the beer, right?
That’s a good question. The beer or cider is essential to my visits. But I think I go more for the feel and history. Pubs are such a part of the culture here and I love that aspect. And the people are usually nice.
You are the lucky one to visit such cool little pubs.
I love it. I really do!
Love love love old pubs!
Me Too!
How quaint! And I like the sound of the Marshmellow beer. We’ve just bought some Italian beer to try – I’m quite curious as to the taste.
I hope you like it. Let me know what kind and I’ll look for it here.
I would love to stop by a little, cozy pub and sit for a spell! 🙂
Come on over!
A refreshing drink from a local pub. Sounds like a great way to start the weekend!