Ship Inn

Ship Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 80 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, in the Wirral local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Wirral oversees 2,295 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Wirral is 4.5 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 18 January 2023.