Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 1307 reviews

What cornwalluncovered likes about The Bottom Ship:
Limited menu here so opted for the sister pub, The Top Ship. They offered to call ahead and booked us a table. Really well run and managed. Great bar. Will definitely be back. View all feedback. What PhysioDevon doesn't like about The Bottom Ship:
Stayed here to do the first section of the South West Coast Path. Lovely food, beautiful location and friendly staff. Room was very clean and comfortable but don’t stay in Room One. It is so noisy at night with music, drunken singing and shouting it’s impossible to sleep. There’s also a light directly above one of the windows which basically creates daylight in your room until it’s switched off when the pub closes. I... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.4 ★ from 50 reviews
Jacqui
27.10.2024 - 08:08

Friendly polite staff, was quite busy and most outside tables full, so we decided to sit indoors, had lasagne and garlic bread , hubby said best lasagne he has...

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Andy
27.10.2024 - 08:08

During a lovely one week holiday in Porlock Weir we visited the The Bottom Ship five times. This review is a joy to write. A warm friendly pub with food and ser...

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Dave
27.10.2024 - 08:08

Really nice lunch, for 4 of us and a dog in tow. had special green curry was very good, tasty, served hot, spicy and fresh, kids had lasagne both enjoyed immens...

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Richard
27.10.2024 - 08:08

Cracking little pub, friendly staff and brilliant food. The cod (whale sized), chips and peas were lovely, as was the lasagne my children had. Great selection o...

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m138809
27.10.2024 - 08:08

Called in for a quick light lunch after a walk. Not such a good reception as the top Ship not as friendly and atmosphere not as good. Only had a fish finger san...

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The Bottom Ship in Porlock offers a picturesque setting but has garnered mixed reviews from visitors. While many praise the friendly staff, beautiful location, and some enjoyable meals, there are significant concerns about the atmosphere. Families have reported distressing encounters with rowdy locals, leaving them feeling unwelcome. Inconsistent food quality and noise issues also plague the experience; some dishes were described as overpriced and lacking freshness. However, patrons commend the cozy ambiance and attentive service, particularly during busy times. Overall, The Bottom Ship has the potential for delightful dining but struggles with maintaining a family-friendly environment.

Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 696 reviews
slmarch
14.11.2023 - 20:15

I stayed here in room 3 as I was walking the first leg of the south west coastal path from Minehead to Porlock Weir. My room was spotless and very comfortable....

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PhysioDevon
14.11.2023 - 20:15

Stayed here to do the first section of the South West Coast Path. Lovely food, beautiful location and friendly staff. Room was very clean and comfortable but do...

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Viv
14.11.2023 - 20:15

Very Nice didn’t have starters, decided to have main and pub. We both had mackerel, mash and veg, really lovely. Definitely recommend. For puds I had sticky tof...

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glassmen007
14.11.2023 - 20:15

We try and go to the Bottom Ship at least once a year and always have a very good experience. This year was no different it was busy which was good to see, serv...

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Navigator44705030382
14.11.2023 - 20:15

We have visited Porlock Weir a number of times but have only ever stopped for a pint or a coffee in The Ship Inn, or ‘Bottom Ship’. This time we treated ourselv...

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Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 611 reviews

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