We have a great range of food from our bar or restaurant menus, including gluten free dishes, plus a fine selection of beverages and real ale. Situated next to Shotley Marina, The Shipwreck Bar & Restaurant has great views of the estuary and is the perfect destination for a trip out, a brisk walk, or just relaxing with a pint!

The Shipwreck Loft is the perfect accommodation for a visit or short break to the Shotley Peninsula and surrounding areas in Suffolk. The Shotley Peninsula is a great place to explore with riverside walks, bird watching, Suffolk cycle routes and beautiful views. And The Shipwreck makes an ideal base, whatever your interest.

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Howard Norman

Jan 13, 2022

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How many times do I come down here to find the place unexpectedly closed again and again despite having checked the website that says it's open. The only reliable thing is that I won't be coming back.

Adrian Foxman

Dec 27, 2021

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Popped in for lunch & it was fabulous. The staff are really friendly and attentive. They were also working hard to keep everything clean and sanitised. I had the bacon & brie sandwich, which was delicious. It's always a delight when something quite simple is done so well. A delight all around.

Corinne Hurton

Dec 25, 2021

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This place is a real gem the staff are lovely and friendly the food is delicious and the chips are amazing
Lovely views over the water the docks lit up at night are a site to behold and there is loads of parking and lovely walks
We stayed one night and the room was immaculate rainfall shower views over the sea to Harwich lovely fluffy towels and a big comfy bed
We even had a small fridge with milk OJ yogurts there were 2 boxes of cereals biscuits muffins to keep you going and of course tea coffee and hot chocolate
We will return again as it really is a lovely spot and would highly recommend

Terry Dickerson

Dec 14, 2021

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I visited the shipwreck on a cool wet Friday. The pub was unsurprisingly very quiet. There were covered areas for use outside. Inside they were hand gels. As they went no other customers, our orders were taken quicky. Drinks with glide almost immediately. My friend and I ordered fish and chips which was delivered in under 10 minutes. The vittles where are very good, the prices where a little hi, but not unreasonable. I'll be happy to return in the future.

Harry Carrington

Nov 27, 2021

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Lovley menue. friendly helpful staff. beautiful meal. reasonably priced. We will return

Gary Jarvis

Sep 16, 2021

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Great for a relaxing afternoon or evening with great views of Felixstowe, Harwich and the Rivers Stour and Orwell. The staff are exceptionally friendly.

Chrissie Sweetman

Sep 14, 2021

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Very basic bland food. Should have guessed when I saw the shelf with sachets of sauces, s&p etc that there wouldn't be any salad trimmings or a nice bowl of tartar sauce with my scampi and chips. Perhaps they are in need of a chef. The nice part was sitting on the terrace in the sun.

Sean Seddon

Sep 14, 2021

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A great place with good views! Although there was a bit of a queue to order food i was suprised how fast the food actually came out! I wouldnt call it fancy but its good pub grub! Dont expect a sunday roast though which i found dissapointing apart from that the staff were friendly and even had a laugh and a joke with us.

Maria Walker

Sep 12, 2021

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Had a lovely hot chocolate with all the trimmings and relaxed on a comfortable sofa.
Never had a meal, so only 4 stars.
Excellent, kind staff.

Virginia Ellis

Sep 10, 2021

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Tasty food ..we always have an enjoyable meal at The Shipwreck. Good choices on the menu and reasonably priced. Service very prompt. Sit indoors or outside on the terrace or the grass area. Recommend a visit. Lovely walk through the Marina and on the river wall with views of Felixstowe Container Port which is fascinating to watch. A great place to visit all round.

Natasha Hutchinson

Aug 12, 2021

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Beautiful location & superb food, a beautiful lunch after a short crossing from Harwich to Shotley on the foot ferry!

Patsy Honour

Aug 04, 2021

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Very busy and a fairly long wait to place an order but once order was taken the service was very fast. Good size portions, tasty sandwiches and fabulous chips! Highly recommend

Cheryl Shepherd

Jul 30, 2021

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Arrived 2.32 after a long journey to be be rudely told they stop serving food at 2.30. Was with 14 year old, not in bar area and was told to move even though younger children were running around bar area. Very rude young lad.

Joseph Honour

Jun 28, 2021

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We had very nice lunchtime sandwiches and coffee sat in the sunshine. The sandwiches were freshly made accompanied by a side salad and were really good. We selected coffee in preference to traditional bar drinks and these were also enjoyable. The staff were pleasant and friendly which made the whole experience most enjoyable. Will definitely be returning in the future!

Selim B.

Jun 27, 2021

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Food is delicious, and reasonably priced. Menu is currently restricted to certain items, but we still have had a massive burger meal and beautifully cooked salmon. Great spot to have a relaxing walk after your meal accompanied by calming views of Shotley. Parking is not an issue either.