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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.

A great Christmas cracker coming to you Saturday 20th December. Dj Jo Freedom is teaming up with Jsaxy for a mind blowing Christmas party. ‼️Ticket only event, no sales on the door‼️ Go on sale Monday 17th November

Wow, kids Christmas events went on sale Monday and already the Grinch Christmas show is sold out. Don't leave it too late to book for Polar express, with a surprise visit from Santa.

🎅Have you started making plans for all those Christmas celebrations🍾🍾 Let us give you a little help by showing you just a few things we having happening in December. ‼️keep your eyes 👀 on us for more events/information‼️

Two great Dj's with is this weekend both playing different music from 8.30pm. Join us Saturday afternoon inside for our Christmas market 12 -3pm (stall holders from 11am only) We've a wide range of stalls, including sweets, homemade cards and dolls, crystal jewellery, costume jewellery, handmade Xmas decs, tarot readings, 3d printing, doggie treats, hair accessories, cookies/cupcakes.....

Looking forward to our Christmas Market next weekend. Limited availability now for stall holders. Free admission to buyers from midday. Would you like to learn how to make your own mesh Christmas wreath? Limited availability for 22nd November, plenty for 6th December. Both dates are a Saturday, pop in to book your spot asap, £20 deposit due at time of booking please.

Get ready for a huge weekend of Premier League Football and Autumn International Rugby 🍿 Saturday kicks off early with Spurs v United at 12:30pm ⚽ alongside Ireland v Japan. Next up it’s Scotland against the All Blacks, followed by England v Fiji at 5:40pm 🏉 Sunday brings more Premier League action from 2pm, together with Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 v Argentina. To finish off the weekend, enjoy City v Liverpool 🔥 at 4:30pm and the Brazilian Grand Prix from 5pm 🇧🇷

Heating things up this month as we get ready for the Christmas season. Watch out for the extra events, wreath making, Christmas market, kids special events.

We are so excited to announce our entertainment we have booked in for the young ones December. To book just pop in the pub from Monday 10th November. Payment is due at time of booking. We are expecting to sell out fast, so don't leave it too late. Grinch =£10 per child, includes a hot meal Polar Express = £12 per child, includes snack box with drink, polar goodies and a pressie from Santa when he visits towards the end of the show. There is a charge for adults on this one, £5 each, includes hot chocolate and a cookie.

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What an achievement, and amazing recognition from what started out as a tiny little group, to so so many guests popping in every Monday. We really look forward to seeing/greeting more lovely people each week. If you would like to join us but don't want to walk into the pub alone, just message us and one of us will meet you in the car park and walk in by your side xx

Just a little reminder, there is NO music bingo this week due to a certain person's wedding in Cyprus. Yes, Mr Lee Weller is getting married, can't wait to share all the photos with you. BUT , we do have Karaoke Friday night and also Ain't Complainin are back with us on Saturday. See you all the weekend 😘😘

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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