The Ship Inn
Privately-owned rural pub on the A30 in West Stour, North Dorset, with rooms. Head chef-patron Nick Cottrell (ex-Shard, Savoy, Simpson's on the Strand) cooks seasonal menus driven by the kitchen garden and the inn's own chickens and ducks.
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The Ship Inn, West Stour, SP8 5RP
Menu — 39 items
Starters
7 ITEMSHomemade soup of the day
With freshly baked bread.
£5.95
Homemade pate / terrine of the day
Roasted freshly baked bread, chutney, dressed leaves.
£6.95
Roasted pigeon breast
Olive & thyme hash brown, spinach, beetroot hummus, red wine jus.
£7.95
Goat's cheese bon bons
Hazelnut & gingerbread crumb, rosemary savoury shortbread, apple puree.
- vegetarian
£6.95
Twice baked feta & red pepper souffle
Creamy cheese sauce.
- vegetarian
£7.95
Smoked haddock potato cake
Soft poached egg, hollandaise sauce.
£7.95
Mixed seafood platter
White crab meat, crayfish tails, king scallops, smoked salmon, dressed salad, garlic aioli, thousand island, lemon, freshly baked homemade bread.
£8.95 (starter / £14.95 main)
Mains
13 ITEMSRoasted duck breast
Red wine jus, potato terrine, broccoli textures, fresh seasonal vegetables.
£16.95
Cider braised pork belly
Cider sauce, mustard & turmeric roasted radishes, duck fat potato, seasonal vegetables.
£15.95
Duo of lamb
Roasted rump of lamb, slow braised mutton shoulder, rosemary jus, basil mash, broad beans & peas, tomato compote, white onion puree.
£17.95
Grilled plaice fillets
Citrus veloute, potato & garlic dumpling, tenderstem broccoli, seasonal salad, wild garlic oil.
£15.95
Roasted hake supreme
Asparagus cream sauce, herb crushed jersey royals, grilled asparagus, garlic aioli.
£15.95
Cider battered halloumi
Pickled garlic eggs, pea puree, crushed minty peas, bloody mary cherry tomatoes, fries.
- vegetarian
£12.95
Trio of carrots
Carrot kranskis, roasted carrot & cumin hummus, pickled & salt baked carrot, coriander crisps.
- vegan
£12.95
The Ship's 'posh' fish pie
Scallops, tiger prawns, salmon, smoked haddock, capers in a white sauce, topped with mashed potato & smoked Applewood cheese, dressed garden salad.
£14.95
Thai massaman goat curry
Slow cooked goat, potato & peanuts in a 'massaman' style sauce, fragrant rice.
£15.95
The burger
Brioche bun, bacon, gruyere cheese, tomato relish, beetroot slaw, fries & onion rings.
£13.95
Ginger beer battered cod
Chunky chips, minted buttered peas & homemade tartare sauce.
£13.95
Home baked honey cured ham
Two eggs, chunky chips, gooseberry & coriander chutney.
£11.95
8oz rib eye steak
Garlic portobello mushroom, roasted tomato, garden peas & chips. Sauces: brandy & peppercorn 1.95 / blue cheese & mushroom 1.95 / garlic & herb butter 1.50 / bearnaise sauce 1.95.
£18.95 (8oz £18.95 / 16oz fillet steak £22.95)
Sandwich Menu
7 ITEMSThe Ship's Croque
Hot ham and gruyere cheese grilled open sandwich coated in a creamy bechamel-style sauce, served with salad & chunky chips.
£8.95 (lunch 12pm-2.30pm)
The Ship's Club
Triple decker layered toasted club sandwich filled with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise, served with salad & chunky chips.
£8.95 (lunch 12pm-2.30pm)
Smoked steak, onion & horseradish mayo Ciabatta
Filled Ciabatta with salad & chunky chips.
£10.95 (lunch 12pm-2.30pm)
Plaice goujons, gherkin & tartare sauce Ciabatta
Filled with salad and chunky chips.
£8.95 (lunch 12pm-2.30pm)
Smoked salmon & english, spicy tomato mayonnaise Ciabatta
Filled Ciabatta with salad & sea salt crisps.
£7.50 (lunch 12pm-2.30pm)
Local cheddar, spring onion & chutney Ciabatta
Filled Ciabatta with salad & sea salt crisps.
- vegetarian
£6.50 (lunch 12pm-2.30pm)
Bacon, Brie, avocado & mayonnaise Ciabatta
Filled with salad & sea salt crisps.
£6.95 (lunch 12pm-2.30pm)
Side Orders
6 ITEMSGarlic bread
With cheese £3.95.
- vegetarian
£3.50
Chunky chips
With cheese & red onion £3.95.
- vegetarian
£3
Fresh crisp side salad
- vegan
£2.95
A selection of fresh mixed market vegetables
- vegan
£2.95
Sauteed potatoes
- vegetarian
£2.95
Homemade bread & olives
- vegetarian
£3.95
Children's Menu
6 ITEMSWiltshire ham, free-range egg & chips
£5.95 (£5.95 or £7.95 to include an ice cream dessert)
Plaice goujons, chips & peas
£5.95 (£5.95 or £7.95 to include an ice cream dessert)
Cheesy pasta
- vegetarian
£5.95 (£5.95 or £7.95 to include an ice cream dessert)
Homemade chicken nuggets, chips & peas
£5.95 (£5.95 or £7.95 to include an ice cream dessert)
Sausage, mash, peas & gravy
£5.95 (£5.95 or £7.95 to include an ice cream dessert)
Salmon & broccoli fishcake, chips & peas
£5.95 (£5.95 or £7.95 to include an ice cream dessert)
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