Father's Day | 21st June

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A Proper Seaside Pub On The Suffolk Coast

Welcome To The Ship At Dunwich

The Ship is the kind of place you hope to find by the sea. An old smugglers’ inn with good food, proper pints, a large garden and a warm welcome – whether you’re in from the beach, back from a walk or stopping by on the way home. Relaxed, familiar and busy in all the right ways, with dogs asleep under tables and plenty going on from breakfast through to the evening. And if you’re not quite ready to leave, there are bedrooms too.

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Seafood, Pints & Good Company

On The Menu

Seafood classics, pub favourites and proper drinks, served all day – inside the pub or out in the garden. Fish and chips after the beach, a pint in the sun, burgers for the table or something fresh from the coast. The menu keeps things straightforward: familiar dishes, done properly, with daily specials and fresh fish depending on what’s come in. There’s plenty of room whether it’s two of you stopping by after a walk or a bigger table settling in for the afternoon.

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Wake Up By The Sea

Our bedrooms are just the thing after a day on the coast. Warm, comfortable and easy to settle into, with cosy doubles, family rooms and plenty of space to put your feet up after a walk along the beach. Simple touches, good beds and everything you need for a relaxed stay by the sea. Whether you’re here for a night, a long weekend or travelling with the dog, it’s the sort of place that makes it easy to stay a little longer and do it all again tomorrow.

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Explore The Coast

With the beach, heath and nature reserve all close by, Dunwich is a good place to spend the day outdoors. Follow the coast north towards Southwold, head inland across the heath, or simply enjoy the sea air and open skies.

Then back to us when you’re ready – for a drink, something good to eat and a place to rest your head.

Behind The Bar

The bar sits at the heart of the pub – an old smugglers’ bar with low ceilings, timber beams, and a fire going when the weather turns. Old maritime bits and pieces gathered over the years line the walls, while pints are pulled across the bar from mid-morning through to last orders. No need to book, just come in and find a spot.

Settle into a corner by the fire, take a table out in the garden when the sun’s out or stop by after a walk along the coast for one before heading home.There’s plenty besides the beer pumps too – wines to share, spirits you know and a cold drink ready whenever you stop by.

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Gift Vouchers

A pint, a meal or a stay by the sea – our vouchers are simple to buy and easy to use. No fuss, just a good excuse to come in, settle down and enjoy it.

Latest Chapters

Catch up with recent articles exploring our region, its food, its landscape and the things happening close to home.

Before And After The Pub: A few of our Favourite Ways to Spend a Summer Day

26th May, 2026

A good pub stop has a way of shaping a whole day! It might be breakfast before heading off to explore, lunch in the middle of an adventure, or drinks waiting at the end of a day on the coast. Across the region, we’re lucky to have some of East Anglia’s best days out right on our doorstep.

Spring Walks That End at The Pub

1st May, 2026

May marks National Walking Month, so there’s no better excuse to get out and explore. With the hope of sunnier days, drier paths and a bit of warmth in the air, it’s a great time to head out across the coast or countryside. These are walks we keep coming back to - all starting and ending at a pub, so you’ve got something to look forward to at the finish.

Farm to Fork: Visiting Swanningtons

26th February, 2026

Just a little in-land from our Norfolk collection, Swannington Farm has built one of the region’s most respected farm-to-fork businesses. What began with a small herd of pigs has grown into a multi-award-winning farm supplying high-quality meat across Norfolk; including to our kitchens.

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SHIP SUMMERS // Sunshine, seafood, and a table outside. 

Stop by after a morning on the beach or book a table in advance at the link in our bio 

#shipatdunwich #suffolkcoast #suffolkheritagecoast #southwold #aldeburghA DUNWICH FEELING // Nothing can beat the feeling of being by the sea and the pub being within a few minutes walk. It's a chance to connect with nature and be around friends and family.

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#momentsonthebeach #visitsuffolk #beachpub #shipatdunwich #suffolkfoodie #suffolkpub #suffolkcoast #suffolkheritagecoast #southwold #aldeburgh #southwoldpub #pubwithrooms #staycation #suffolk #travel #placestogoBANK HOLIDAY // When the long weekend approaches and the weather starts to feel like summer ☀️☀️

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#bankholidaypending #bankholidayweekend #soundofsummer #shipatdunwich #suffolkfoodieBANK HOLIDAY BY THE BEACH // Sunshine, time outdoors, and nowhere to rush to. Join us for a Bank Holiday spent around the table. 

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