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Autumn Savers Have Landed

The leaves are falling, and so are the prices! Warm up your week with these tasty Autumn deals:

🥪Light Bite + a Drink – Perfect for a cosy lunch or early tea, with your choice of tipple included

🍔Any Burger + a Drink for £2 extra – Big flavour, even better value

Come hungry, leave happy – and keep a few extra coins for your next pint.

Where Christmas Feels Like Home

This Christmas we are your home for festive cheer. We’re bringing all the sparkle, all the flavour and all the feels. Whether it’s a work’s do, a catch-up with mates or a festive family feast, our pub is where Christmas truly feels like home.

YOUR FAVOURITES FOR LESS 

£3.50 FOSTERS

£3.70 STRONGBOW

£3.40 JOHN SMITHS

Grab your favourite lager, cider and bitter for less! Whether you’re joining us for the big game, live music or to catch up with friends & family, we’ll be offering great value every day!

Join us for eyes down at 7.30pm this Sunday as we play our fortnightly bingo session and Open the Box game. 💥Books £16 per set (have as many as you like) Includes a 5 page book, 2 flyers and a ticket with your chance of opening the box to win the rollover💥

Latvia v England. Hunting time for the Three Lions. 🦁 England look to power on with their World Cup dream as they face Latvia in the Baltic chill ❄️ this Tuesday night. All eyes on Harry Kane to see if he can keep up his red-hot scoring form from Bavaria this Oktoberfest period 🍺🇩🇪 Catch it all live at your local Punch Pub.

Live band, Devils Punchbowl playing this Friday night from 8.45pm. And DJ Liz Rolley playing all the best in House & Dance music on Saturday from 8.30pm.

💙 what an amazing achievement, £6,054.43 raised💙 Tomorrow 10th October is World Mental Health Day, I wanted to share with you an update from our fundraising weekend in August and the future of Mind Aid. In total the amount raised was £6,054.43 of which is amazing and we would not have been able to have done this with out your support THANKYOU , the funds raised have been split between Thurrock and Brentwood Mind and Basildon Mind and the total will rise further in the coming months as gift aid is claimed. I Wanted to take this opportunity of thanking all of you that made this happen, those that took part in the sponsored walk, those that donated their time and performed at our music event, those that helped behind the scenes making it possible, those that donated raffle prizes, and of course everyone who sponsored us, made donations, those that attended the event, all that took part in the awareness videos, and finally Sam and Biff Foster at the Ship in Little Thurrock for all your support and for letting us host our first music event their. Community at its best x I am pleased to share with you that the Mind Aid fundraising weekend will return in 2026 with a sponsored activity and music event at The ship in Little Thurrock, Any one wishing ro take part please get in contact. Further to this we have decided to set up MIND AID as a group in its own right to help support in the fight for those struggling with their mental Health. To help support local Mental Health Charities such as Mind as well as setting up our own little projects/ initiatives. I have lots of ideas of which some of you will be aware of through recent conversations and wanted to thank those that I have met or chatted with however ambitious and heard me out, this is very much appreciated and these ideas will happen one way or another. Sam and Biff Foster have very kindly donated £500 to Mind Aid, THANKYOU SO MUCH to help help us set up our group and to be able to continue on and support those struggling with their Mental health as well as supporting local Mental Health charities such as mind. I would like to say to anyone struggling with their Mental Health, YOU ARE ENOUGH, YOUR MENTAl HEALTH MATTERS, DONT STRUGGLE IN SILENCE, YOU ARE NOT ALONE, Reach out for support., Please see see support line numbers.

Would you like to make your own Christmas wreath, getting away from the traditional greenery wreath?. We are looking at doing our workshops again, you dont need bring anything with you, but you get to make and take home your own beautiful creations. ‼️ARE YOU INTERESTED⁉️

Not long now before our Festive menu begins. ‼️We are fully booked Christmas Day, with some availability left for Boxing Day.‼️ But dont be put off as we are celebrating Christmas from November with our festive menu available Monday through to Saturday 🎊 If you would like to book a table you can call 01375 769831 where a lovely member of staff will take you through your booking. (We do not own the copyright to music played in this video)

Not long now before our Festive menu begins. ‼️We are fully booked Christmas Day, with some availability left for Boxing Day.‼️ But dont be put off as we are celebrating Christmas from November with our festive menu available Monday through to Saturday 🎊 If you would like to book a table you can call 01375 769831 where a lovely member of staff will take you through your booking. (We do not own the copyright to music played in this video)

Come and have some halloween fun with Beetlejuice. £10 per child, includes lunch. Limited spaces available so dont leave it too long to book in. (Just pop in and book with a member of staff, fee due at time of booking)

Looking for stall holders for our Christmas market. From making your own creations, to Christmas clothes, toys, cakes, jams and chutneys. And lots lots more xx

Make sure to book your space asap as all events shown have limited spaces. ‼️Pop in and speak to a member of staff to pay and reserve your space‼️

A traditional family-friendly pub

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in Little Thurrock, part of the Essex town of Grays. We’re the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy our delicious menu with your favourite drink in hand.

We’re proud to offer a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again!

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SERIOUSLY GOOD PUB FOOD

There’s nothing quite like the great British pub when it comes to food, and that’s what we’re all about. A place where proper pub classics meet indulgent flavours, and irresistible bar snacks pair perfectly with our drinks.

With traditional family favourites, small plates to keep the little ones happy and generous sharers to enjoy between friends, our menus are bursting with flavour and promises to satisfy any craving.

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RAISING THE BAR

Our bar is fully stocked with the best selection of your favourite drinks! From world lagers to spirits, wines to cocktails and every tipple in-between.

Join us for a fleeting cocktail with a friend, a quiet pint at the bar, or celebrate the big occasion and start your weekend with high spirits. No matter what you fancy, we’ll have something to tickle your tastebuds every time.

FIND US

The Ship is located on Dock Road on the outskirts of Little Thurrock, just a short drive from Grays town centre and Grays Beach Riverside Park.

Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the locals passing by as you take your favourite seat. Whether you’ve been exploring the local area or just wanting a pub outing – we’ll see you soon.

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