The Ship Inn is a beautiful 17th-century pub on the banks of the River Ouse in the attractive village of Acaster Malbis, approximately 5 miles downstream of York city centre. The pub has a great reputation for real ale and home-cooked food, and now benefits from six fantastic newly refurbished letting bedrooms. This is a big business and needs a publican skilled in managing and maximising these three important income streams. This is a busy pub, particularly in summer, when surrounding caravan parks and boat tours from York are active. York Boats, which do river cruises, contract the restaurant for carvery lunches. The pub has a traditional feel with many features, including large beams, stone flooring, comfortable booth seating, and loose furniture, all in very good condition. There is a separate "Wheel House" carvery room, with seating for 25, and a large conservatory-style restaurant and function room with 60 covers and ceiling-to-floor windows overlooking the garden and river. The large, well-equipped trade kitchen is capable of meeting the demands of the food trade. A very attractive garden area is situated at the front of the pub with 10 benches overlooking the river, ideal for outdoor drinkers.