A pub with floral wallpaper, wooden tables and chairs, wall-mounted plates, and framed mirrors at The Ship.
A pub with wooden floors, floral wallpaper, and leather armchairs at The Ship.
A pub interior with wooden floors, plaid stools, round tables, and floral wallpaper at The Ship.
A pub with wooden tables, vintage leather armchair, floral wallpaper, and decorative plates at The Ship.
A pub with floral wallpaper, wooden tables and chairs, and a wall mirror at The Ship.
A pub bar with beer taps, wooden shelves filled with glassware, and floral wallpaper at The Ship.

The Ship

Pub

#3 of 96 Pub venues in Tower Hill
#7 of 110 Drinks Reception venues in Tower Hill
  5 reviews  – 
3 Hart Street, London, EC3R 7NB –
Tower Hill Station (0.2 mi)
From £500
min. spend
Up to 30
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking not available
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Amber Hunt
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Response time: Within a few hours
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Excellent communication - 5/5
2 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Historic 19th-century Grade II listed pub near Tower Bridge, with traditional dark wood interiors and a cozy upstairs dining space. Best for weekend parties or laid-back celebrations with custom music and real ales.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at The Ship

The Top Deck Bar at The Ship

The Top Deck Bar
Pub
·
Private space
30 seats
50 standing
The Top Deck Bar is a private bar in the pub The Ship that provides an intimate, compact upstairs layout suitable for small, self-contained gatherings. Design: The Top Deck Bar has dark-stained timber panelling and a polished wooden counter. The back bar shows mirrored glass shelving, brass beer fittings and low filament pendant lights against pat...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.9
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.7
Communication
5.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

LD
Lucy D.
Verified review
Pub · 25 guests · December 2022 · The Top Deck Bar

Really nice venue with a great private space for us. Great value and really good that we could order Deliveroo there. Mikey behind the bar was the icing on the cake. He was great!

5.0
SM
Sophie M.
Verified review
Bar · 40 guests · August 2022 · The Top Deck Bar

Thank you so much to Amber, Kelly, Beth and the whole team at the Ship for making my birthday celebration so wonderful. As a venue, they were so great to work with, quick to reply and give answers to all my many questions and were so friendly throughout the whole process (from booking to on the night). We had a group of 30, but the venue would have been perfect for between 20-40. I have told all my guests to book the Ship for their celebrations and would definitely come back in the future.

I honestly can't fault the venue at all, thank you so much for everything.

5.0
BM
Barry M.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Very positive and helpful.

5.0
SM
Sophie M.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Amber was on hand to answer all my many questions, so thank you so much! I am so excited to be celebrating my birthday here!

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30 – 0:30
from £500 min. spend
The Top Deck Bar
11:30 – 0:30
from £500 min. spend
Wednesday
11:30 – 0:30
from £500 min. spend
The Top Deck Bar
11:30 – 0:30
from £500 min. spend
Thursday
11:30 – 0:30
from £500 min. spend
The Top Deck Bar
11:30 – 0:30
from £500 min. spend
Friday
11:30 – 0:30
from £500 min. spend
The Top Deck Bar
11:30 – 0:30
from £500 min. spend
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 50
standing
Up to 30
seats
External catering allowed
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Ship

The Ship is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Ship is a 19th-century pub with a traditional, compact interior.

Venue highlights: The Ship occupies a Grade II listed interior of dark timber and low ceilings that preserve an old‑style pub character. The Ship's upstairs dining room provides a quieter, dedicated area for private dining and small events, and the in‑house bar serves a rotating selection of real ales, speciality beers and a focused wine list.

Best for: After-work drinks, private dining, beer tastings

Location: The City of London places the pub close to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, and the surrounding office district supplies an evening after‑work crowd and nearby dining and bar options.

What guests say: The service is friendly and attentive for group bookings. The drinks selection emphasises real ales while also including a concise wine list. The upstairs dining room provides a noticeably quieter setting separate from the busy ground-floor bar.

FAQ

Yes, music can be played by connecting via Bluetooth or a phone jack.

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 6 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Ship, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

The Ship does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Ship:

  • The Top Deck Bar hosting 30 guests: £532.24

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Ship is located at 3 Hart Street, in Tower Hill, London. The nearest metro station is Tower Hill Station.

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3 Hart Street, London, EC3R 7NB
Tower Hill Station (0.2 mi)
Public transportation
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Public transportation
  • Subway Tower Hill 0.1 mi
  • Subway Aldgate 0.3 mi
  • Subway Monument 0.3 mi
  • Bus Great Tower Street (Stop TT) 0.1 mi
  • Bus Monument (Stop J) 0.2 mi
  • Bus Fenchurch Street (Stop U) 0.2 mi
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  • Train Cannon Street 0.5 mi
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