This is a great little place, that definitely brought back to our trip to England a few years ago.
The food was delicious, but the service was superb!
Definitely looking forward to visiting this place again, but also wanting to return back to England sooner, rather than later.
Christopher T
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January 19, 2026
Was craving for fish & chips so we went here since we’re in the neighborhood. Great place & great pub to hangout they have the bar side, the dinning side and the back outdoor yard. Parking can be in-front or the back of the place. We parked in the back and entered through the which is small but cozy and everyone is enjoying and chatting away. The whole place filled with either England’s pubs, places or painting pictures or artifacts that just homey vibe. Service is fantastic, warm and very friendly. Menu is very English so we got seafoods platter, claim chowder, crab cakes, and fish pie plus toffee pudding for dessert. For me, it’s a hit and missed..we all know that English foods is bland and tast-less and I’m Asian so seasoning is a must. But been and lived in England before so I understood & appreciated their fine comfort foods and I do missed it here and there and tonight was one of them. Claim chowder was great, rich, creamy and packed with great ingredients. Crab cakes were a missed, tasteless (even salt added) and were not tightly packed - great chips thought. Seafood platter was good, still needs alot of salt for favor. The fish pie was great, very healthy and well cooked. Would be better if the top burned abit more for crust…carrots & peas are perfectly boiled. And the toffee pudding was a hit, less sweet than I remembered but that is perfectly fine with me. Just perfectly ended the meal well. Overall it was good place for some English comfort foods and that cozy warm feeling overall.
Nicholas Rickford Pavlović-Grant
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June 04, 2026
I had heard good things about this place, but I must admit to being disappointed. First of all, it was really uncomfortably dark, even though we were there for lunch. I know atmosphere is important but so is vision. Other than the lighting, or lack thereof, the decor was nice enough, though the vibe was sedate - middle-aged men sort of place.
The service was fine (not slow, food properly cooked, etc.), but the waitress was a bit rude to some customers, sweet to others - always a turn off, especially when making such discriminations amongst customers at the same table! Then there was the food which was overpriced and far from delicious. I mean the fish and chips, which should have been a highlight for an "English" pup, were sort of. . .awful: soggy chips, bland and soggy breading on the fish. Safe to say, they were the worst F&C I've ever had. Edible, but a sad show. Bring back H. Salt, I say! The Scottish Bridie was pretty good. . . but, again, overpriced.
All in all, it was an interesting experience, but next time in town, we'll try the nearby Irish pub. . . or just go to the tried and true Rutabegorz a few blocks away.
Bev Lazo
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October 25, 2025
Stopped by The Olde Ship in Fullerton and had a fun experience.
I had some of the classics — fish & chips, cottage pie, Bridie, Crab Cakes, English breakfast, and chippy fries with curry sauce. Everything was flavorful and satisfying, especially with a proper pint to go with it.
The vibe is authentic and cozy, like a traditional UK pub. What really stood out was the service — our waitress was fantastic: friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home.
Whether you're craving some English Pub food or just want a good pint in a relaxed setting, this spot is definitely worth a visit. Will absolutely be coming back!
Richard Fowler
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June 11, 2026
The pub is a solid spot. Very authentic atmosphere, great service, good food, and a standout dessert. Slightly pricey, but you get decent portions and a strong beer selection to make up for it.
The place really nails that traditional pub feel. The atmosphere is genuinely authentic, none of that fake rustic nonsense, just a proper pubby vibe where you can settle in and stay a while. The staff are attentive without hovering, and they have that classic English-style banter and humour that makes the service feel personal rather than scripted.
Food wise, it is very good. A bit on the pricey side, but the portion sizes are generous enough that you do not feel short-changed. The beer selection is extensive and well curated, so there is plenty to work through if you are there for a proper session.
The sticky toffee pudding is the clear highlight, properly rich, well executed, and exactly what you want it to be.
Overall, worth it if you are after a proper pub experience and do not mind paying a slight premium for it.
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This is a great little place, that definitely brought back to our trip to England a few years ago. The food was delicious, but the service was superb! Definitely looking forward to visiting this place again, but also wanting to return back to England sooner, rather than later.
Was craving for fish & chips so we went here since we’re in the neighborhood. Great place & great pub to hangout they have the bar side, the dinning side and the back outdoor yard. Parking can be in-front or the back of the place. We parked in the back and entered through the which is small but cozy and everyone is enjoying and chatting away. The whole place filled with either England’s pubs, places or painting pictures or artifacts that just homey vibe. Service is fantastic, warm and very friendly. Menu is very English so we got seafoods platter, claim chowder, crab cakes, and fish pie plus toffee pudding for dessert. For me, it’s a hit and missed..we all know that English foods is bland and tast-less and I’m Asian so seasoning is a must. But been and lived in England before so I understood & appreciated their fine comfort foods and I do missed it here and there and tonight was one of them. Claim chowder was great, rich, creamy and packed with great ingredients. Crab cakes were a missed, tasteless (even salt added) and were not tightly packed - great chips thought. Seafood platter was good, still needs alot of salt for favor. The fish pie was great, very healthy and well cooked. Would be better if the top burned abit more for crust…carrots & peas are perfectly boiled. And the toffee pudding was a hit, less sweet than I remembered but that is perfectly fine with me. Just perfectly ended the meal well. Overall it was good place for some English comfort foods and that cozy warm feeling overall.
I had heard good things about this place, but I must admit to being disappointed. First of all, it was really uncomfortably dark, even though we were there for lunch. I know atmosphere is important but so is vision. Other than the lighting, or lack thereof, the decor was nice enough, though the vibe was sedate - middle-aged men sort of place. The service was fine (not slow, food properly cooked, etc.), but the waitress was a bit rude to some customers, sweet to others - always a turn off, especially when making such discriminations amongst customers at the same table! Then there was the food which was overpriced and far from delicious. I mean the fish and chips, which should have been a highlight for an "English" pup, were sort of. . .awful: soggy chips, bland and soggy breading on the fish. Safe to say, they were the worst F&C I've ever had. Edible, but a sad show. Bring back H. Salt, I say! The Scottish Bridie was pretty good. . . but, again, overpriced. All in all, it was an interesting experience, but next time in town, we'll try the nearby Irish pub. . . or just go to the tried and true Rutabegorz a few blocks away.
Stopped by The Olde Ship in Fullerton and had a fun experience. I had some of the classics — fish & chips, cottage pie, Bridie, Crab Cakes, English breakfast, and chippy fries with curry sauce. Everything was flavorful and satisfying, especially with a proper pint to go with it. The vibe is authentic and cozy, like a traditional UK pub. What really stood out was the service — our waitress was fantastic: friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Whether you're craving some English Pub food or just want a good pint in a relaxed setting, this spot is definitely worth a visit. Will absolutely be coming back!
The pub is a solid spot. Very authentic atmosphere, great service, good food, and a standout dessert. Slightly pricey, but you get decent portions and a strong beer selection to make up for it. The place really nails that traditional pub feel. The atmosphere is genuinely authentic, none of that fake rustic nonsense, just a proper pubby vibe where you can settle in and stay a while. The staff are attentive without hovering, and they have that classic English-style banter and humour that makes the service feel personal rather than scripted. Food wise, it is very good. A bit on the pricey side, but the portion sizes are generous enough that you do not feel short-changed. The beer selection is extensive and well curated, so there is plenty to work through if you are there for a proper session. The sticky toffee pudding is the clear highlight, properly rich, well executed, and exactly what you want it to be. Overall, worth it if you are after a proper pub experience and do not mind paying a slight premium for it.