Dunwich Ship
opening hours
- Mon-Sat: 0800-2300
- Sun: 0800-2100
food times
- Mon-Sun: 1200-2030
regular cask ales
- Adnams Southwold Bitter [H]
guest beers
This pub serves 3 guest ales.
listed building grade II
Local licensing authority for Dunwich is East Suffolk
CAMRA Ipswich & East Suffolk branch.
last updated Nov 29th, 2023.
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Dunwich Ship
formerly Barne Arms Hotel
North East, 52.27722,1.63153
Cask Ale is sold here.
St James Street, IP17 3DT
grid reference TM 478 705
opened 18th/19th century
owner/operator: Agellus Hotels Ltd
The Ship is a historic pub, just a short walk from Dunwich beach (and large public car park). It is popular for its food. The pub has a tiled bar with simple wooden furniture and wood-burner and a large garden. There are various bedrooms for guests wishing to stay (please see the pub's website for full details).
In addition to the stated food hours, as at September 2026 the the pub is open for breakfast from 8am until 9.30am. Opening hours and food service times may vary from time to time and visitors may wish to confirm them with the pub and/or check the pub's website and/or Facebook page for any changes.
Facilities
Accommodation available: see the pub's website
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Beer served through handpumps
Dogs welcome
Evening meals
Family friendly
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Parking: There is some parking on-site and a large public car park nearby
Real fire
Restaurant or separate dining area
Separate bar
Special events: Occasional - please see pub website
WiFi available
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Darsham: 5.5 miles (8.9km)Other nearby Suffolk pubs
12 Lost Churches 1.11 miles
Crown 2.5 miles
Anchor 2.8 miles
Bell Inn 2.9 miles
Eel's Foot 3.2 miles
Harbour Inn 3.3 milesHistorical interest
The pub is shown (as the Barne Arms) on this old map from about 1903 (interactive map)
Owner/operator: free
One of the most characterful pubs on the Heritage Coast. Although most of the current building is C19th there has been an inn on the site since Dunwich's mediaeval heyday. The simple bar, with its well worn flagstones and nautical artefacts, is supplemented by a separate dining room and family conservatory. The pleasant garden is ideal for a summer drink. Consistently good beer and food, the mammoth fresh fish portions come highly recommended. Breakfasts also available.
Beers: Adnams Bitter, Old, Broadside; Greene King AbbotCAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
Built in the 18th century.…
Landlords
Footnote
The Barne family once lived at Shrubbery Hall and owned much land locally. They also once levied tax on coals landed on 6 miles of beach (3d per chaldron) and claimed small sums (fines and fees) for ship wrecks.
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(** historic book information from Bob Mitchell)
