Welcome to
The Ship in Dock Inn
The Little Pub with the Big Welcome

Welcome
To The Little Pub with the Big Welcome
Welcome to the Ship in Dock Inn, one of Dartmouth’s longest established Inns, hosting a warm welcome at our small but well-appointed bar, with guest rooms overlooking the River Dart & Coronation Park.
Home to Dartmouth’s largest no and low alcohol content beers, wines and spirits, we still keep the broadest range of cheer available for the more traditional drinker. The Bar is open every day of the year.
Outdoor tables take advantage of a view to the River Dart during Summer months and are widely known to be one of the only places in town to get the afternoon sunshine. Guest rooms all take a vantage point from the higher floors in the building and look over the stunning River Dart and the Coronation Park just across the road.
Guests are invited to join us every morning for ground coffees, brewed teas, poured juices, or even a hot chocolate.
The Ship in Dock Inn
Our Bar
Our bar may be small, but this helps everyone to join together and enjoy the afternoon or evening. Our bar is stocked with one of the widest selections of Spirits, Wines and Draught in town leaving no palette un-catered for.
Stay at the Ship in Dock Inn
We have the fantastic advantage of all rooms overlooking the beautiful Coronation Park and stunning River Dart. The Inns’ location is on the edge of the town making it one of the quieter areas to rest your head. All rooms are well-appointed King-size doubles with en-suite, mini-bar, modern tech and full WiFi coverage.
Visit Dartmouth
Dartmouth promises a wide variety of activities and options for those staying the year round. Whether it’s coastal path walks, boating trips and excursions, shopping and perusing, wining & dining – you name it – there is a vast selection to choose from. The town hosts annual events which draw crowds from across the Country, and this can be seen in the Dart Music Festival, Royal Regatta & Dart Food Festival, but many more events operate throughout the year, so keep an eye on this section to see what else is available during your visit.
About Us
About the Ship in Dock Inn
The Ship in Dock Inn has been a watering hole of Dartmouth since 1656. In its many offerings it has always maintained being an Inn of good drink, good humour and good hospitality. We continue to support this great Inns’ tradition and to make sure it sails onwards and upwards.
Testimonials
What People are Saying
Michael F
Stayed here in a couple of rooms as part of a weekend trip. The rooms are great, and easily up to the standard of a top-class hotel. Breakfast is prepared individually so you know it’s fresh. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you.
Mandy J
Lovely stay with a very warm, friendly welcome. The breakfast was very good with lots of options and nothing was too much trouble to accommodate. The room was beautifully decorated with a fabulous bathroom. Great views from the bedroom window. Thanks for looking after us!
A. Cope
We stayed here last week for one night, as we were attending the Summer Ball at Britannia Royal Naval College. It was our first time staying here and it proved to be just perfect. From check-in to check-out we have no complaints, indeed just compliments. This friendly run pub with its individual and comfortable accommodation, is so delightful in its attention to detail from décor to drinks, baths to breakfast, everything has that special touch, that says “we care”. Many thanks for looking after us so well and we most certainly hope to stay with you again.
A Johnson
I arrived at the Ship and it was extremely welcoming, the room was absolutely beautiful and superbly clean and comfortable, the room had a lovely feel to it and the attention to detail was second to none. The towels, toiletry’s were also exceptional. There was tea, coffee, biscuits, a fridge full of drinks, fresh milk. Breakfast was also exceptional with an amazing feast of food from fruit salad, jams and toast and then a full English. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and I will definitely go back. Thank you so much to everyone.
Dave H
Fantastic little gem of a place located just outside, but within a 5 minute walk of the busiest part of Dartmouth.|Fantastic comfortable, spacious and clean rooms, and a great breakfast.|From the moment we got there we felt treated like family.|Would definitely recommend and will stay here again on our next visit to Dartmouth.
David A
Everything about this place is brilliant. The room has an excellent bath and shower, comfy bed, large selection of teas and a jar of fresh coffee. There’s also fresh milk in a well stocked fridge together with complimentary water. Breakfast was as big or small as you want. Fresh fruit, cereals, full, very large English, with toast and jams. Downside was, I was so full I couldn’t eat until the evening, so couldn’t indulge in a cream tea and scones. Manager and staff really friendly and gave lots of local info. The bar had some great proper beers on tap. Located a couple of minutes from the centre. Nice and quiet though, for a good nights sleep. Thanks for your hospitality and a really nice few days.
Lyn C
Very hospitalable and welcoming hosts. The room was lovely with good views. Price reasonable. We celebrated our wedding anniversary and the lovely proprietors put flowers, chocolates and a celebratory drink in our room. Breakfast was very good value. We will definitely be going again and can highly recommend a stay at the Ship In Dock Inn. Many thanks
A. Tupper
The bar opens at 4pm, and has a regular flow of very friendly locals. Everything is spotlessly clean and well maintained. The pub is located in a lovely quiet area with only a 3, to 4 minute walk to the pontoons and town for the local buses, ferries and boat trips.
So Thank you Jude, Mel and Dan for making our stay so enjoyable.
Book Your Stay
Enjoy a welcome stay with us for your Holiday to Dartmouth.