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
Felicious
Points +267
Great all vegan pub! - Edit
We were stoked to find an all vegan pub during our visit to the UK and this allowed me to eat like a pom and have 'fish and chips'. Firstly, it was a little hard to get to. The listing address has it as being on Byker bridge road, but it's actually not. It is best accessed from Lime Street or Stepney Bank. I would recommend putting 'Ship Inn' into google and searching at that way rather than using the Happy Cow directions. Apart from that everything was great. The menu was fantastic with a great range of meals. Beer selections were also good, clearly specifying which were vegan and which were not. Atmosphere was warm and lively like a pub. There were a selection of board games and books to enjoy as well. I would definitely recommend checking this place out
Read morePros: All vegan menu (except some beers), Great atmosphere, Good pub food
Cons: Hard to get to
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alf
Points +36
Fantastic Pub - Edit
This pub is in the fabulous Ouseburn, great for vegans because the menu is exclusively vegan. No worries, just order and enjoy the great food. I keep going back again and again. Love The Ship
Read morePros: Vegan heaven, Great atmosphere, Ouseburn
Cons: None
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DanCrook
Points +102
great place to eat - Edit
Varied vegan menu. I had the aloha burger and it was fantastic and tasty.
Read moreNot overly expensive at £9 for what you get.
Card payments are ober £10 however.
Great atmosphere and friendly staff/ owner.
Highly recommended
Pros: lots of vegan options, friendly
Cons: a little out of town, stops serving at 9
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vegan123456
Points +51
Nice vegan pub - Edit
It is absolutely fantastic that the whole menu is vegan, I had the sausage and mash and it was beautiful! Great atmosphere as well, will return.
Read morePros: sausage and mash was beautiful, Great atmosphere
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schumacher62
Points +488
sunday late breakfast - Edit
situated in a quiet post industrial complex, this place was a delight and a pleasure to visit. came with two best friends on a visit to Newcastle, and would eat here every day if i could. and lived in Newcastle haha. gay owned, hand made goodness, an open and pleasant atmosphere, clean bathrooms and delicious food. outdoor seating for the spring and summer. an ambitious, inventive menu which on my visit included smashed peas!
Read morePros: walk there. its beautiful, plenty of classic items re-imagined
Cons: parking, perhaps?, probably gets crowded. with a wait if youre late
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DaisyGould
Points +276
Best Vegan 'Fish' and Chips - Edit
It took us a while to find this place (its location is not Google Maps friendly) but it was well worth it. The place was buzzing and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. Even though there were loads of people there the service was quick. The menu is small but the food is made so well I don't even care. Nice range of alcohol (although not all are vegan, a lot are so you just have to check). I will definitely be returning here. The prices were a little high, but the portions are well worth it.
Read moreI'm sure the outside benches/beer garden would be really nice in the summer!
Pros: Amazing food, Huge portions, Great service even when busy
Cons: Prices, Not all alcohol served is vegan
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jaikido
Points +22
Better out than in - Edit
Came here for my 9th wedding anniversary. Food was delicious. I got the 'fish' and chips and my wife got the burger. Chips were fantastic. And I had a pint of moretti (vegan).
Read moreThe downside was we wanted to celebrate with a bottle of prosecco which wasn't vegan so instead paid the hefty sum of £6 for my wife to have a large glass of wine (jack rabbit - it's only £6 to buy the bottle in the shops) at least it's vegan.
Some other non vegan drinks available in bottle and draught which I thought was disappointing.
Overall though, a beautiful meal, some vegan bevvies, lucky the sun was out as the outside is nicer than the inside and I'd definately go back.
Pros: all vegan food menu, lovely beer garden with quite a few tables, some vegan ales
Cons: prosecco not vegan, inside feels dark and divey, not all drinks are vegan
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John.ellis vegan
Points +216
Unique in Newcastle - Edit
Very popular venue with good choice and very welcome long pub hours . I enjoyed the pie and vegetables and my wife enjoyed the Thai curry, though she had too much to finish it. Most of the beers are vegan as well.
Read morePros: Great all vegan menu , Friendly staff and atmosphere , Generally good potions and value
Cons: Ultra thin slice of lemon drizzle cake
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Stephen098
Points +95
Worth a visit - Edit
Stopped by here on my way to Leeds from Glasgow. This place is definitely worth checking out. They had so many vegan options! I struggled to order as they had so much on the menu that looked amazing but I got the “fish & chips” which were absolutely delicious! Love a place that does thick cut chips! 👌🏻 would highly recommend.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Relaxed atmosphere , Friendly staff
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AlanHenderson
Points +24
Excellent - Edit
Have ate here many times, food is always fantastic home cooked pub style. Great portions, range of beers is great. Staff are lovely, very friendly and helpful. Nice relaxed atmosphere, not been on an evening but heard they have great music nights too. Definitely would and have recommend it to all my vegan and non vegan friends. Very dog friendly too, bonus.
Read morePros: All food vegan, beers are too.
Cons: Great value for money
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hack_man
Points +25989
Under his nose was a dream come true - Edit
The pearl that is the Ship Inn is located in the wonderful Ouseburn. A very special part of the city, tucked away down river from Newcastle. I've known about the Ship Inn's vegan kitchen for quite some time and today presented a perfect opportunity to visit. This is traditional English pub grub at a superior level. We had the fish and chips and quesidilla. The 'fish' were beautifully battered pieces of tofu wrapped in seaweed and deep fried. The quesidilla was outstanding. Lots of avocado and kidney beans plus a secret ingredient of peanut butter. The secret is now out. The food took a while to arrive which shows it's prepared with care and attention. Two main courses, a pint of beer and a glass of wine came to a fair £24. It was too early for gin, but if you're into your juniper like I am there is quite an exceptional selection available including the fantastic Monkey 47 from the Schwarzwald. Here comes the Summer.
Read morePros: vegan kitchen, great beers, Location
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Alan81
Points +93
Dugs in Pubs! - Edit
I live in Glasgow so completely spoiled for vegan eating options, and it can make the offerings in other cities a bit 'meh'.
Read moreThis place however is properly amazing and well worth a trip to Newcastle specially for it.
First of all it is dog friendly, including a dog bed. We met two dogs while we were in and they were both very good girls.
Second it has a book shelf if you fancy a quiet read with your pint.
Thirdly it has a wide good range of beer, including local breweries, available on tap and bottled. Those that are vegan are clearly marked.
Fourthly the food is delicious. I went for the house kimchi which was fried rice, nuts, kimchi and the most delicious pickled ginger. My wife opted for burger which looked good and came with what are probably the tastiest chips I've ever eaten. The portions were generously sized, so I had to help finish off her chips.
The locals were pretty friendly too, ended up chatting to some of them and it is right opposite The Cluny if you ever need pre-gig vegan dinner.
Pros: Dogs., Books, More dogs
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GillyP
Points +61
Really delicious food, nice vibe, dog friendly - Edit
Great pub, great food, nice atmosphere. Dog friendly, child friendly. Music, board games. Vegan beers labelled. Excellent Sunday lunch menu. One of our favourite places.
Read morePros: All vegan, Dog friendly, Family friendly
Cons: Small-ish, so you might not get a table!
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katiecarnage
Points +37
Lovely pub! - Edit
I really love this pub and eat here quite regularly. The food is always delicious and I love the fact they label which of their beers are vegan.
Read morePros: Good beer, Tasty food
Cons: It can get busy so you might have to wait for a ta
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Stincey
Points +20
Traditional country pub with great fayre - Edit
Good vegan options - everything made fresh on premises and chef eager to give tailored menu choices.
Read moreWe had lentil & spinach curry, mixed mushrooms on toast and a side of chunky chips. Clear plates all round!
Staff especially helpful on choosing vegan beers too.
Pros: Lovely country pub setting, Good range of vegan options, Helpful & knowledgeable staff
Cons: No set vegan menu
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MarmiteHappy
Points +641
Great labelling - Edit
Everything is clearly marked. I had the udon noodle soup which looked lovely and had lots of veg in it but the broth was too sour. It wasn't very nice.
Read morePros: Great variety in the menu
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LizzieWest
Points +474
Amazing Pub! - Edit
Incredible vegan pub. Great location, awesome staff and thoughtfully innovative menu! I go every time I’m in Newcastle. Fresh food made to order!
Read morePros: Can bring dogs!, Great choice of Beers/Wine!
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Anastasi
Points +42
Good food, nice atmosphere - Edit
Food is tasty and of good quality, however the portion sizes differ greatly between dishes.
Read morePot sticker portion similar to a starter size, balti curry was a normal size main as was the cauliflower.
Pros: atmosphere , fair price
Cons: Differing portion sizes
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VeganLuce
Points +120
Fabulous vegan pub - Edit
This place is fantastic, lovely place, great local beers, menu-wise vegans will be in heaven and should take a vegan wannabe as the quality of food will soon convert them... It was our first visit & we'll be back.
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p.skillz
Points +508
Sunday Dinner - Edit
I went for dinner with my other half yesterday, who is an Omnivore. She had the Nachos and said they were the best ones she has had, since she was in Mexico & that she can't wait to go back. I had a nut roast, which was OK but nothing to write home about. We both had a blondie with vegan ice cream for pudding, which was superb. Good overall & looking forward to going back to try more things from the menu.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-10-02
Pros: Friendly staff, Fully vegan food menu
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LiseGulli
Points +18
amazing vegan "entry level" food! - Edit
Brought three omnis to this place, and was not disapointed! The food tastes amazing, the prices reasonable, and the place charming! :-)
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carlyl
Points +28
amazing vegan pub - Edit
My husband and i came along way to try this pub and it was well worth it. friendly staff and the food is out of this world! highly recommended cant wait to come back here.
Read morePros: vegan
Cons: non
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roundtheworldmagazine
Points +21
A perfect all vegan pub! - Edit
Everything from walking through the door of the Ship Inn Ouseburn to walking out with a stomach full of delicious food was PERFECT!
Read moreWe had the Lucky Fish n Chips (£9) where the tofu is wrapped in nori seaweed as well as fried in crispy beer batter.
The chips and minty mushy peas were the perfect accomplice and the homemade VEGAN tartar sauce was to die for.
Most beers are vegan but some aren't so be sure to look for the Vegan labeling and ask the bar staff for advice.
Pros: Beautifully creatve food, Delicious extensive menu, Great staff and relaxed ambience
Cons: Not all beers are vegan
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annahunter80
Points +148
My new favourite - Edit
I love eating at the ship. The menu is varied and full of truly satisfying options. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is the pub is relaxing & accomodating. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: vegan food, original menu options, large portions
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sookisoo
Points +160
Fantastic place - Edit
Very friendly and fun, this is the ultimate in laid back vegan eating. We went on a busy, sunny Sunday and still got a table. I had the vegan 'fish' and chips with minted peas -very nice indeed, but tiny portion for £9 odd. My partner had a curry, it was delicious, (he always orders well.) I will definitely go back, thank you.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-05-02
Pros: Friendly service, God location, Very good food
Cons: Small portions-was still hungry. , None, None
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KateEmmett
Points +4126
great food - Edit
I had lunch here today. I had happy fish and chips and my mum had pie and mash. Both were absolutely delicious. The portions were big, the menu has lots to offer and the food is good value for money. Looking forward to going back.
Read morePros: all vegan food
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ScaryFairy
Points +238
brilliant food - Edit
Great food that me and my daughter really enjoyed. However it's worth calling in advdbde to check they are doing food. We went for dinner on Sunday and they'd stopped serving at 5pm & tried again for a late lunch and they were closed again. Food great when we finally got it.
Read morePros: food , almosphere
Cons: kitchen not always open
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