Built in 1796, this historic structure is a two-story, six-bay, Georgian-style stone building with brick chimneys. The main block measures fifty feet by thirty-seven feet, with a rear kitchen wing measuring twenty-nine feet by twenty feet. It remained in operation as an inn until 1854.

The Ship Inn was well known as an alehouse and had its own malt house in the grounds. This must have been useful when “Club Days” were held here. In the late eighteenth century and early nineteenth century, workers formed self -help organisations.

A truly vintage pub dating as far back as the 15th century, The Ship in Exeter is known as one of the oldest in the city.