In 2016 this pub underwent change of management and is now offering a fully vegan food menu. Includes vegetable curry, falafel, burgers, all day breakfast, sausages and mash, and sides such as tempura vegetables. Has a range of books and board games available to borrow. NOTE: not all alcohol is vegan. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-23:00. Food served till 9pm except Sun when the kitchen closes 5pm.
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Stepney Bank, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
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116 Reviews
First Review by deadpledge
NatalieAnneCharlton
Points +112
Amazing 'fish' and chips! - Edit
I love that this place has a fully vegan menu. All the dishes sounded amazing but i went with the 'fish' and chips, it was amazing, served with crushed garden peas and tartre sauce - each element made this dish beautiful.
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JessiJune
Points +456
Cosy pub with classic food - Edit
This little pub is perfect. Looks and acts like a normal pub but all the food is vegan. All pubs should be like this in my opinion. Menu was very classic. I had macaroni cheese and my partner had a burger. Good chunky chips.
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Jacob7
Points +39
Odd times - Edit
The last time I ate here the food was great. The same goes for all the times before that. The one thing that stood out was the apparent lack of understanding from one staff who started boasting, with a huge smile on her face, about the farm over the road they have for children. Being an ethical vegan, I couldn’t help wonder why she’d want to say that out loud unless most people who eat there aren’t vegan. But a little sensitivity could have been employed here. I understand that most vegan places to eat are not necessarily owned by ethical ppl. Learning curve!
Read moreMouthyMackem
I don’t understand this comment, was she saying that the place over the Rd is a sanctuary or a farm? So the place over the Rd is ran by a vegan? Isn’t that a good thing?
Read moreJacob7
I was under the impression it was live stock. Hope I’m wrong
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LinhThuy
Points +38
100% Vegan Place - Edit
Opposite The Cluny
Read morePros: Whole healthy vegan menu, Delicious foods, Friendly staffs
Cons: Expensive
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Robianson
Points +101
Great pub and lovely food. Happy days! - Edit
Chilled traditional pub with great vegan menu. Plenty of outdoor seating in a cool area of Newcastle.
Read morePros: Friendly atmosphere , Cool location
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BlueberryStuart
Points +97
Reasonable But Rudderless - Edit
'Proper' pub grub with other options available.
Read moreIt is a 'vegan-ish' pub. (The alcohol they serve is not all vegan, but the food is.)
I enjoyed the 'Fish' & Chips w/ Mushy Peas. It was excellent - although I expected more 'Fish'.
My partner had the Special (Rice Bowl) and thought it was delicious.
The Ship is located at Ouseburn; it is a little out of the way for some people - but it is still a popular place. I have read that it gets very busy here.
We went when it was quite quiet.
I was surprised at the waiting time - despite there only being a few people there. We gave them the benefit of the doubt and suggested that the food was just being freshly prepared.
However, the staff weren't welcoming.
The staff were absent - both physically and in spirit. It almost felt as though we were serving ourselves. Perhaps it was just an off-day.
We would still return for the food.
The Cluny (across the road from The Ship) is a good option, if you don't feel welcome here.
Pros: A variety of vegan 'pub food', Good venue
Cons: Unwelcoming, Slow service
MouthyMackem
The staff here are pretty rude tbf, I’ve been here on a few occasions so it’s not an “off day”
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joel
Points +85
Excellent Vegan Pub Food - Edit
Excellent vegan versions of traditional pub dishes, including fish and chips, shawarma, and occasional other specials. Good selection of ciders and beers on tap, and a laid back atmosphere. If I lived in Newcastle, this would be my local.
Read morePros: Great vegan versions of pub food, good local beers and ciders
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PaulHolroyd
Points +482
Great food, lovely pub. - Edit
Had the Shawarma on flatbread and the giant loaded nachos. Very tasty, very filling.
Read morePros: All vegan, lots of choice, Friendly staff, Very tasty food.
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DonyaEleesha
Points +44
Delicious food - Edit
Absolutely amazing food. It was a little pricey but the portion sizes are very generous. We had jackfruit shawarma flatbread with loads of salad, red cabbage, chillies and tasty sauces, Mac and cheeze and salt and chilli chips. Staff were lovely and I will definitely go back!!
Read morePros: Specials dishes available. Wide range of foods, Amazing tastes
Cons: More expensive than usual
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persepolis
Points +231
worth visiting - Edit
tasty food, very friendly staff
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MathildaWeston
Points +21
Been waiting 1:30 mins for food - Edit
I’ve always really liked this place but recently the food wait times have gone beyond what is feasible for most people. Ordered food well over an hour ago, and after asking staff they said it is still coming. We can see food sitting on the side so think that the whole process could be a lot more efficient.
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DeannaElliott
Points +174
Too many bad experiences.. - Edit
I used to be a regular and love it here however I’ve been repeatedly disappointed by disgusting service from staff. Food is lovely but service is inexcusable.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-25
Pros: All vegan, Lovely food
Cons: Terrible service , Long waits, Expensive
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Wild C
Points +107
Impressed - Edit
Nice-looking place, great atmosphere and perfect location (a scenic walk along the river from the city centre). We got the chance to try the food last week and loved it. I had the flatbread and my partner a burger. Really tasty food in generous portions. Our only quibble was the price of a pint; we had one and then moved elsewhere for the rest of the evening, as we couldn't afford to drink as well as eat here.
Read morePros: Location and vibe, The chef really understands flavour, Great menu options; we were spoiled for choice
Cons: Beer is not nearly as good value as the food
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MichaelHope
Points +493
Warm Staff and The Best Food! - Edit
I must have eaten here 50 times over the last few years and the food continues to be outstanding. By far the best place in Newcastle for vegans. Bravo to Jane and staff.
Read morePros: Lovely manager, Delicious food, Cosy and cool
Cons: Busy for obviously reasons
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Vegfix
Points +7356
Fantastic - Edit
We escaped the freezing cold weather and warmed up here. Best Sunday Roast we've ever had! Huge portion which kept us going for the whole day. Definitely recommend. The staff seemed a bit cold/a bit unfriendly, but the food more than made up for it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-02-27
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NaomiBrash
Points +851
Lush food - Edit
Absolutely love it here, esp. in the summer chilling in the beer garden. Such a great atmosphere and 100% vegan menu, AMAZING. The food is aways so tasty- solid 10/10 every time. Love the fish and chips, cheesy chips and nachos. Sunday dinners are also a winner here.
Read morePros: 100% vegan menu, Super tasty, Beer garden
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craigmc
Points +35617
quick lunch. - Edit
I don't think I gave the ship justice as. I was grabbing a quick lunch during working hours.
Read moreI went for the nachos, which were full of beans with a chipotle sauce. I would liked to have had a proper main, but time was pressing.
menu completely vegan, and some certified vegan bevvie! I mean over a quarter of the plate was picked onion, get some broccoli in it. Rice needed seasoning, a little, tofu was a bit disappointing but some heat came through in the end.
Updated from previous review on 2022-02-09
Pros: nice staff, good food
Cons: a tad cold (the room not the food)
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Tofuli
Points +413
100% vegan pub - what more could you want? - Edit
This pub is situated in the coolest part of Newcastle, they sell a great range of drinks and an amazing, flavourful, delicous range of 100% vegan food. The menu changes often but they usually always sell great burgers, salads and Asian inspired dishes. The chips they do are the absolute best!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Generous portions, Pun grub with a twist
Cons: Can get very busy
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jnacef
Points +24
I'd go more often if it was more friendly - Edit
The food is great here, you enjoy every bites of it. Every time I go there I wonder why I don't come more often and the reality hits you in the face. The staff is the least friendly you can find in the area. They seem annoyed to be working here and make sure you feel it too. It's a real shame, the area is lovely, the food truly amazing and the choice of drinks really great.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Large choice of beers, Great location
Cons: Poor service, Unfriendly staff
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EllePea
Points +115
Delicious Sunday Roast! - Edit
Been wanting to come here for some time- grew up in the NE but only come back here when visiting family now, and not for a while because of lockdowns. Anyways, have read the reviews and was quite intrigued as to what sort of experience we would have. I owned a vegan restaurant in Oxfordshire until recently so I appreciate what a stressful and uncertain couple of years its been. We were a group of 3, sat outside and were able to get menus for ourselves and order food and drinks at the bar. The choice of beers was good, and the food came quickly and was hot. The roasts are very generous, with loads of fresh veggies too- red cabbage, rosemary roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips, celeriac and mashed potato too, The gravy was a triumph! So, so delicious, great service and lovely staff... Well worth the wait and will definitely be back! Great to see a vegan business thriving in these tricky times!
Read morePros: Delicious roasts! , Tasty 'fish' and chips, Home cooked food
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zoebarnes77
Points +630
Amazing a vegan pub 🙌🙌 - Edit
So happy to hear that this pub has gone vegan, situated in the Ouseburn valley near Newcastle city centre!
Read moreThere are sooo many vegan options.
We visited in the summer so it was great that there was seating outside. There are some inside also for when the weather takes a turn.
The food we had was tasty and will defo visit here again in the future.
The service was quite slow, but this was down to staff shortages. We didn’t mind so much as we enjoyed the location and the company.
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Vegan alcohol , Tasty food
Cons: Long wait for food
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jamesthomsonn
Points +680
Entirely vegan, really cool pub! - Edit
Whole menu is vegan, pretty decent options, good quality. Enjoyed the schwarma. Pub is a great venue for chilling with friends. Not all alcohol is vegan yet. Contrary to other reviews, we didn’t have a long wait & staff were great.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-08
Pros: Entirely vegan food, Good quality , Good vibe
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Vegancyclingcouple
Points +128
Good food, nice location - Edit
Great atmosphere, loads of outside seating. Had the burger, really nice and decent sized portions. Would definitely go back if visiting the area.
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LaLouveVerte
Points +80
Huge portions - Edit
Arrived shortly after the starting time, and it seems really popular. The fish and chips just melt in your mouth. The staff is really friendly. Location reminded me of Glasgow. Will be coming back next time we stop by Newcastle.
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Michaellll
Points +92
Good food, nice decor - Edit
My friend and I ordered the "fish" and chips. I have to confess, the food was rather tasty. I was rather pleased with the location and indeed there is parking nearby.
Read moreThe only drawback was the time for the food to arrive but the atmosphere of the place made up for that.
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-15
Pros: Good food, Atmosphere , Decorations
Cons: Waiting time
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MagdalenaMaggieMarc
Points +84
nice place to eat - Edit
Chaotic at first, but when we realized what we need to do to order, it was all OK.
Read moreGood pub food, not the healthies but nice.
Pros: only vegan menu
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radiocaz
Points +960
Busy and chaotic but good food. - Edit
We had to queue for 20 mins to get in here. Very limited customer service, no menus on tables, you have to ask the waitresses what drinks there are, no real time to think about it as they were rushed off their feet. A queue for the ladies’ toilets as well as only 1 allowed in at a time. We were thinking that the food would have to be really good to make the place worth it - and it actually really was!! Home made chips and home made burgers, nice not to just be eating frozen food. My partner had the to-fish and chips and was also impressed. Dog friendly. I would like to go back on a more quiet night or day when it might be a bit more relaxed.
Read morePros: Really nice vegan food, Lots of outside seating, sunny location.
Cons: Slow service, Too few toilets , No drinks menu
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