Situated in an unrivalled position right on the shore of Lake Windermere, The Ship Inn is a popular and lively Pub & Restaurant complex with a reputation for serving excellent food and well-maintained ales.
It was only back in 1980 that on this site there was only a wooden hut selling cups of tea...then in 1981 the Wilson family had a stylish, 3-Storey building built which now contains the ground floor Quayside Sports Bar, 1st floor (Road level) Ship Inn Pub & Restaurant, and on the top floor is the Lakes premier Night venue, The Wheelhouse which features a state of the art light and sound system.
The Ship Inn is open all day, every day, serving a wide range of quality beers and wines. Our menu has a large selection of wholesome and appetising hot & cold food and is available throughout the day. Children are welcome all day and there is a Children's selection on the menu.
Our inside restaurant can seat over 100 and is also available for Party Bookings, and we also have a large outside seating area which has superb views of Lake Windermere, perfect for summer drinking & dining. Our outside seating also includes a covered smoking area.
During the season there is live music every Friday & Saturday night (see events page for who's on). We have a disabled toilet and baby changing facilities. After the Ship Inn closes around 11pm the upstairs Wheelhouse Club & Lounge Bar opens until 3am every Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. If your visiting Bowness our 3 venues under one roof offer something to keep everyone entertained!
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