The Ship and Whale

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8th February 2007

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There´s a rumor that Jonathan Swift wrote Gulliver´s Travels at the Ship & Whale.

The rumor probably springs from the fact that the Ship & Whale is on Gulliver Street, named after Swift´s fictional hero, who hailed from Rotherhithe. There´s some debate over whether Swift chose Rotherhithe as a suitable hometown for Gulliver because of its association with seafarers or whether, as one wit put it, because the inhabitants of Rotherhithe were 'notorious for telling whopping great lies.'

Whether truth or fiction, it´s worth using the tale as an excuse to come to this fantastic gastro pub, which never fails to impress.  Hearty food is served in homely surroundings by welcoming staff either in the low-beamed dining room or the beer garden. Traditional food, large portions, English heritage - what more could you want?