Old Ship W6

Notting Hill & West London


Decorated with sculls, oars and nautical prints, the Old Ship and its shiny, buttoned leather sofas would hardly merit a diversion but for its terrific waterside perch, which guarantees superb al fresco Thames views from the balcony upstairs or the ground-floor terrace. Dating from 1722, the pub is wall-to-wall with spectators during the annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.


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