Discover The Cow Shed at The Ship Inn - National award-winning pub on your Kent doorstep

Looking for somewhere local to enjoy great food and a warm welcome? The Cow Shed at The Ship Inn in Ospringe, near Faversham, has a new reason to be on your list after being crowned ‘Stonegate Pub Partners Pub of the Year’ at the Great British Pub Awards.

Run by husband-and-wife duo Justin and Emma Lamba, together with their daughter Charlotte, this family-run Kent pub has earned national recognition. The Cow Shed was one of just six finalists chosen from thousands of leased and tenanted pubs across Stonegate Pub Partners’ estate, before taking the title at the national awards ceremony.

The award celebrates exceptional hospitality, food, service and community engagement. For The Cow Shed, it recognises a welcoming village destination where local people and visitors alike can come together.

Since taking over, Justin, Emma, Charlotte and their team have built a reputation for high-quality food, attentive service and a lively programme of events. Whether you live nearby or are planning a trip to the Faversham area, it’s a local success story worth discovering for yourself.

Justin, Emma and Charlotte said: “We’re over the moon to win this award! While our team may be receiving the recognition, this achievement belongs to everyone who has supported us along the way. Every guest who has visited us, celebrated with us or simply stopped by for a drink has played a part in our journey. We’re incredibly proud to represent Faversham on a national stage and grateful to our team and community for helping make The Cow Shed what it is today.”

Stephen Barrie, Regional Manager at Stonegate Pub Partners, added: “The Cow Shed is a worthy winner of our Pub of the Year award. Justin, Charlotte and the team have created an exceptional pub experience, combining fantastic hospitality, quality food and a genuine commitment to their local community. We are delighted to see them recognised on the national stage.”

Come and experience the winning pub for yourself. Make The Cow Shed at The Ship Inn in Ospringe your next stop for a meal with friends, a family catch-up or a relaxed visit. Discover the food, hospitality and community spirit behind its national award—and help celebrate a Kent success story on your doorstep.