A rustic and cosy village pub with an abundance of history and character, serving up delicious meals that wouldn’t look out of place in a fancy restaurant – it’s safe to say that The Ship Inn in Barnoldby-le-Beck is a true gem.
A year-and-a-half on since I last ate there, in January last year, I’d heard the menu has recently undergone a bit of a revamp – so I was keen to get back down there and give the new menu a try.
After making the drive down to the pub – situated on Main Road – on a sunny and warm Monday evening, we headed inside and took a seat at a table near the window in the front room.
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I’ve always loved the décor inside The Ship Inn – it’s the perfect blend of rustic and modern, with the exposed brick walls, wooden beams and vintage ornaments complementing the new-style furnishings. It’s great to see that the pub has kept its character and a lot of its original features after being a staple of the village for generations.
We were approached by a member of staff who took our drinks orders and handed us two of the new menus. Browsing what was on offer, I realised that absolutely everything sounded delicious.
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Options for starters included New Zealand Mussels in a white wine and parsley sauce, Tiger Prawns with chilli and lime and Creamy Mushrooms with toasted bread.
For mains, options included Chicken or Halloumi Kebab with pittas, chips, salad and garlic mayo, Duck with dauphinoise potatoes, carrot puree, tenderstem broccoli and red wine jus and Linguine in a rich creamy sauce with salmon, mussels and prawns. There were also classic dishes available, such as the Steak and Ale Pie and Fish and Chips.
But for some reason, both of us just really fancied the Mushroom Stroganoff (£15), which was described on the menu as mushrooms in a creamy mustard sauce with mash and vegetables. I’ve always been a massive fan of stroganoff, with and without meat, so I was pleased to see this on the menu. Not being hungry enough for starters, we both ordered one each.
The dishes were served within about 15 minutes, and before I even started eating mine, I knew I’d love it because of how well it was presented. Everything on there looked delicious, and the portions were very generous which was a bonus.
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The button mushrooms were drenched in the stroganoff sauce, which was just out of this world. It was creamy and peppery with that unique ‘kick’ you can only get from mustard, all at the same time, and seasoned to perfection. It was definitely up there with some of the best stroganoff I’ve ever had – and it’s one of my favourite meals, so I’ve had quite a few!
Now that I think about it, though, I’ve never actually had stroganoff with mashed potato before. I usually eat it with either rice or chips – but I think from now on, I’ll go for mash. The two went perfectly together. As for the carrots, they tasted like they’d been caramelised and just melted in the mouth.
I’ll definitely be coming to The Ship Inn again. It’s clear to see that the quality of food has drastically improved, and I’m keen to try some of the other choices on the menu. Whether it’s for a date night, special occasion or just a quick bite to eat while passing through Barnoldby-le-Beck – it’s a lovely place to eat, with an atmosphere to match.
