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Ship In Distress

4.3
(492 reviews)

Business Details

66 Stanpit, Christchurch, DOR
BH23 3NA, United Kingdom
+44 1202 029549
https://www.shipindistress.co.uk

About

PubPunch Taverns
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in this welcoming pub located in the heart of Stanpit village on Dorset’s south coast. Here at the Ship in Distress, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand. We love our coastal location and our bar pays tribute to this with a fittingly traditional nautical theme! Dogs are welcome and we’ve got a large car park for visitors and plenty of seating space. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there’s a dish for every desire.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Ship In Distress
66 Stanpit, Christchurch, DOR
BH23 3NA, United Kingdom

Hours

Monday12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Menu

2 menus · 71 items

Explore offerings from Ship In Distress on 66 Stanpit in Christchurch, with popular to start, sharers & sides, pub classics, and our favourites available at this location.

Main Menu

60 items

Sunday Roasts

11 items

Reviews

4.3
492 reviews
5 stars
308
4 stars
110
3 stars
36
2 stars
12
1 star
26
  • NW
    Nick Woodford (Woody)
    6 days ago
    3.0
    We eat in this pub with friends last night, but unfortunately 3 of the meals served were to a very poor standard, which I would have been embarrassed to have served at home. I had the Cumberland Sausage, which to be honest was dry and shribled. My wife had a Hunters Chicken dish, that had chips so dried up that they were hard to eat, and a non-salad salad, served up on a hot plate, so it just ended up a wilted mess. The only highlight, and redeeming feature was our lovely waitress, who as so great that we felt it difficult to complain and the fact that the pub wasn’t our choice. Sorry to say, we won't be going back to eat anytime soon.
  • LM
    Lorna Mccurrach
    Oct 8, 2026
    5.0
    Had a great night here. Staff were very friendly and knew their stuff with the drinks. Recommended favourites and made us very welcome.
  • LA
    LJ A
    Oct 4, 2026
    5.0
    A really great roast especially the pots. Nice warm atmosphere and good service. Will be back. Thank you
  • ML
    Morgan Lloyd
    Sep 25, 2026
    1.0
    This could be a really good locals pub. But the staff are unfriendly and above all unwelcoming. They have a natural.aversion to their customers and make very little effort to build rapport and get to know you - even if you are based locally and have been visiting for a while. They do not embody the friendly atmosphere they profess on their social media in the slightest. Food is also very average these days - it used to be better. Will categorically not be returning. Note to staff: this isn't a wetherspoons, if you can't be bothered to serve the local community then you shouldn't be running a pub.
  • GM
    George McConnon
    Sep 19, 2026
    5.0
    Great atmosphere and very dog friendly. Quite a variety of food to choose from but mostly your standard pub grub. Very tasty though and inexpensive! Good beer selection too. Would definitely recommend and plan to go again.

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