The Spice Ship, Weymouth

The Spice Ship - A traditional family-friendly pub with live entertainment, decadent pub classics, and comfortable rooms

Located in the coastal village of Preston, The Spice Ship offers a dog-friendly, casual bar area where guests can enjoy food and drinks while watching live music or sports. This 3-star Weymouth hotel features four ensuite double bedrooms equipped with electric kettles, TVs, heating, and carpeted floors. The large restaurant serves modern takes on traditional pub food, including Crispy King Prawns, hand-made Steak & Ale Pie, Hunter's Chicken, and Lotus Biscoff Sundae made with Jude's ice cream-a British family business. The bar is fully stocked with an extensive selection of beers, ales, spirits, wines, and cocktails, with special offers like two cocktails for £10 Monday through Thursday. Situated on Preston Road, The Spice Ship is only a 20-minute stroll from Bowleaze Cove and 3 miles from Weymouth Harbour.

Pros

Staff provide friendly service with a homely charm

Special festive menus available for Christmas Day celebrations and parties of 10 or more

Pet-friendly accommodations welcome four-legged companions

Bar offers cocktail specials Monday through Thursday

Sunday dinners feature meat options or vegan wellington with all traditional trimmings

Cons

Located 34 miles from Bournemouth

Some attractions like Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park are 3-2.5 miles away