York Historic Environment Record

This early 19th century pub sometimes mislabelled as the ‘Ship Inn’ is an important reminder of the boat-building industry in the Clementhorpe area, and the presence of the old slipway (a ramp that allows a ship to be moved to and from water). The original pub was opened in 1836, however, it was recorded as having been rebuilt and owned by the Tower Brewery Co. of George Street in 1902. The building incorporates an existing cottage located at the rear of the pub related to the shipyard. The ‘Slip’ is mentioned in Hugh Murray’s book “Directory of York Pubs”. It has high community significance and was voted CAMRA’s York Pub of the Year in 2020. It has considerable historical and evidential value, being one of the last remainders of the boat-building industry in York.
York Civic Trust