Another rumour

The SD blog always loves a rumour, now they’ve been flying round about the Ship Inn, Haskayne.
This is the most promising, most improved pub of the year. Why are certain people trying to put it down with false rumours?
Anyone know the truth?

The Ship Inn – the truth

With debate raging about the new Ship Inn in Haskayne, I had to see it for myself.
First and foremost the beer situation is excellent. Four handpulls, two from the Southport Brewery, one from the George Wright in Rainhill and a mild that ran out just as I arrived.
All beers excellent with the Pipe Dream from [...]

Ship going folking great guns

Things just keep getting better at the Ship in Haskayne.
George Wright’s Pure Blonde is the guest with Pipe Dream up next. Two regulars from the Southport Brewery are going strong.
In news to gladden the heart of Rednev, The much-missed Ship Folk Club has reformed and is on every Thursday. On Tuesday – at least for [...]

Ship Inn is the place to be

The Ship in Haskayne may be a bit off the beaten track but here’s why it’s worth a visit.
Decent grub, beer garden, interesting locals and… wait for it… Sandgrounder and Golden Sands from the Southport Brewery on permanent and a rotating guest beer from Rainhill’s brilliant George Wright brewery.
This pub is pulling out the stops [...]

Ship is sailing again

The Ship in Haskayne is open again with Golden Sands from the Southport Brewery on. This sounds like a pub worth supporting. More soon

Another switch at the Ship

The saga of the Ship in Haskayne trawls on with news that Mike Leigh won’t be taking it over after all.
Although Mike denied all knowledge of this when questioned by the SD, it has now been announced that a couple from Rochdale, Paul and Stacey Stansfield will be taking over the canalside pub.
Stacey and Paul, [...]

Ship to stick with John Smiths!

The new landlord of the Ship Inn in Haskayne is interested in stocking guest cask ales but has decided to “stay with John Smiths for a while and see what they have to offer”.
While this will cause dismay throughout the land, Michael has asked for suggestions for cask in the future.
Sensible suggestions please. I’m going [...]

New Start for the Ship Inn

The Ship Inn in Haskayne is to reopen at the “end of march/beginning of April” under a new landlord.
Mike Leigh (pictured) has taken over the pub, which claims to be the first canal-side inn in Britain, with the aim of turning it back into a country ale house.
The Ship used to be a favourite of [...]

Fire at the Ship – updated

The Ship Inn in Haskayne was on fire today. Details are sketchy, but it will be open again very soon. More information as I get it.
Update: Fire out pub still shut.

Diabolical service at The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn in Haskayne was always a great bolt hole, out of the way enough to feel in the country but close enough to be back in Southport in 10 minutes. Good beer, great food, pleasing atmosphere. What more could one ask for?
Today was a different story, with the Southport Drinker family waiting one and [...]