- WELCOME TO -
The Ship Inn Portloe
Our much loved Community Pub
Welcome
TO THE SHIP INN PORTLOE
owned by our Community and at the heart of our village
In December 2025, The Ship Inn was reopened as a Community Pub / Free House owned by local members of the community. Our mission is to provide a warm welcome, good food and drink and overnight accommodation, for walkers and visitors by cliff, fields, road and sea. Originally known as “The Portloe Drinking Kitchen”.
The Ship now offers a range of Cornish beers, with Guinness, Madri and Staropramen all on draft and plenty of low alcohol beers and soft drinks. We don't yet have a food offering other than bar snacks, but this is all in development.
We have a beautiful beer garden and are a short walk from the harbour which is home to a number of inshore fishing boats.
The village is also well known for regularly featuring in films, with appearances in Mary Wesley's The Camomile Lawn; The Wild West and the movie "About Time" which was filmed in the village and the church.
The Portloe Community Benefit Society has purchased The Ship Inn, to serve the community and visitors.
We invite you to visit us!
“Why not stay with us? Our accommodation is currently under renovation but we plan to have rooms available in mid-April.
About Us
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Our Easter Opening Hours (subject to change)
Day | Bar | Food |
|---|---|---|
Monday | Closed | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed | Closed |
Wednesday | 5pm - 10 pm | 5pm - 9pm |
Thursday | 5pm - 10 pm | 5pm - 9pm |
Friday | 12pm - 10 pm | 12pm - 3 pm / 5pm - 9pm |
Saturday | 12pm - 10 pm | 12pm - 3 pm / 5pm - 9pm |
Sunday | 12pm - 9 pm | 12pm - 4 pm |
In season, we have flexible B&B rooms.
Our beer garden is delightful and is located directly opposite the pub - a perfect place to enjoy a snack and a sunny drink.
Quiz nights take place at 8pm every Wednesday at the Ship Inn and are good fun - massively competitive and much enjoyed!
Other facilities include a Car Park beside the pub and a dedicated disabled toilet.
Terms & Conditions for Booking a Room at The Ship Inn Portloe
Check In: Noon or by arrangement Check Out: 10 am (later by arrangement)
Rate Plans offered include Room Only, Bed & Breakfast and Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Rate policies:
Our room rates may change based on occupancy and season
Our rates do vary over the year so look out for special offers or deals on longer stays
Cancellation Policy:
14-days or more - full refund
13-2 days - 50% refundCancellations
within 48 hours of arrival - no refund.
Minimum Stay Requirements:
Unless booked as a coast path walking trip we may require 2-night bookings at weekends and peak season. Rules vary according to season and are exclusively the decision of the Landlord. Please call us to confirm.
Prices (card payment in full on booking):
£165 per night Room only
£185 per night Bed and Breakfast
£225 per night Bed, Breakfast and Evening meal
10% discount on room rates for guests who pay in full at time of booking but with no cancellation allowed
We aim to ensure the lowest rate is always found on our own website or by phone compared to third-party booking sites (OTAs)
Optional Extras:
Travel cot - £10 per night
Pet charge - £20 per night. Dogs only and never on beds please.
“Welcome to The Ship Inn our community pub and hub"
Our Food & Drinks
OUR DRINKS
We stock Cornish, locally brewed real ale, Guinness on draft and Guinness Zero in cans. We have a large number of alcohol free options and soft drinks.
Why choose The Ship?
Good value - The Ship Inn is a Community pub and we are all feeling the cost of living pressures - but we are a Free House, not tied to a Brewery, so we are committed to keep our prices as low as possible - whilst keeping our heads above water - but of course we need your support to do so.
Good fun - we are running regular Quiz Nights every Wednesday from 8pm. Introducing well known Board games to play anytime.
To date we have run three music evenings with Sid and Tim; Du Hag Owr and Ros Ker - both Cornish Sea Shanty groups. We will do more so please keep an eye on this site on local notice boards and and on our FB pages. We aspire to develop a regular schedule and newsletter.
OUR FOOD
Our food offer is developing well and we are pleased to report is very much enjoyed by local people and visitors. To avoid disappointment, please call or email well in advance to book so we can get our ordering and staffing levels set.
Contact Us
Like what you've seen? Want to know more about our food, drink, quiz nights, board games, music events or accommodation? Want to ask us a question? Just feeling lonely? It's good to talk, feel free to email or phone us.
Email: portloeship@gmail.com
Phone: +44 1872 713080
Where We Are
POSTCODE: TR2 5RA
When you enter Portloe follow the single lane around past the coast and harbour to the other side of the village where you will see signs and the Ship Inn