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What to order
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Sunday dinner
Mentioned specifically with large portions, though there was a critique about the mashed potatoes and temperature, it was noted for its portion size.
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Cumberland sausage
Mentioned as a specific dish ordered; described as a normal sausage without anything special, indicating it is an available dish but not particularly recommended.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM to 10 PM |
About The Dovenby Ship
The Dovenby Ship is a restaurant in Cockermouth, England, with a pub-style setting and a casual, cozy atmosphere. It serves lunch and dinner, plus breakfast, brunch, dessert, and catering, and it offers dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating. Reviewers consistently praise the large portions, homemade chips, steak pie, and the friendly, attentive service. It is also noted for its beer garden, fireplace, and strong drink selection, including beer, cocktails, wine, coffee, and tea.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Kid-friendly
- Bar
- Smoke-free
Frequently asked
What is The Dovenby Ship known for?
It is especially known for steak pie, t bone steaks, and large pub-style portions. Reviewers repeatedly mention the homemade chips and generous plates, with several saying the steak dishes were cooked well and the portions were enough to leave leftovers.
What dishes are most recommended at The Dovenby Ship?
The most recommended items in reviews are the steak pie, t bone steak, 26 oz steak, beef curry, mushroom soup, and steak and ale pie. People also call out the homemade chips, coleslaw, and Sunday roast as standouts, especially for how filling the meals are.
What is the atmosphere like at The Dovenby Ship?
The atmosphere is described as casual and cozy, with a pub feel, a fireplace, and outdoor seating near fields. It suits groups, tourists, and solo diners, and reviewers say the music is present but not too loud, so it still works for conversation.
Is The Dovenby Ship good value, and what is the price range?
The price level is $$, and reviewers often describe it as good value because the portions are huge. Comments mention deals like two meals for twenty-six pounds and say even a large meal at around thirteen pounds is worth it for the amount of food served.
Do you need a reservation at The Dovenby Ship?
Reservations are accepted and recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, but some reviewers were still fitted in without a booking. That makes it a place where you can sometimes walk in, though booking is the safer choice during busy times or for a meal with a group.
Is parking available at The Dovenby Ship?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking is available.
Is The Dovenby Ship kid-friendly?
Yes, The Dovenby Ship is good for kids.
