Annie's at The Boathouse in Vale of White Horse - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I like the place but quite disappointed because most items on the menu were not available.

Was in process of closing, felt dreary

A nice little riverside Cafe with tables inside and out. Food offerings are diverse and all very reasonably priced. I had a lovely cream tea, and friends had sandwiches; we all enjoyed our meals, and it was a nice sunny day to sit by the river and watch the ducks. If you don't like geese near you, don't throw any scraps, because of course, they'll just want more! Oops, that was my fault!

Beautiful, stunning location on the river Thames. Staff are brilliant, lovely people, and professional at the same time. The foods lovely, the chef is fab. Prompt service. They also as a bonus, are absolutely with dogs. They have a treat her to help yourselves when you order. I've been coming here over the years now and then with my dogs. Now I have moved here so can visit anytime. Though as prices have risen due to the current crises if there really is one, I won't be able to treat myself and my dogs too often but can't wait to visit again whenever we can. I've not explored anywhere other than that I have always parked on the other side of the bridge. It's free for the first hour from 9ish. So a walk with the dogs up the river before brekkie over at Annie's 👍

The setting by the river is great, but the food is very ordinary, arrives in cardboard box, and is very overpriced. In addition the service we had was both slow and surly. We will not be visiting again.

Overpriced coffee in plastic cup. On Mon & Thursday discount 15% for pensioners brings it down to normal cafe prices so not really a discount and a rip off for everyone else. Ordered 4 coffees and then asked for the age discount but was told that we should have asked for the discount before we ordered. As it had already been entered into the till , though not paid for, it could not be changed!! Totally refused to apply it. Should have said forget it and gone elsewhere but my 90 year old parents were in need of refreshment. Will not repeat a visit here as customer service was very poor and will not recommend. The vast profit is certainly not spent on the building and the view is free!

A perfect location on the Thames near the town bridge. Plenty of people watching whilst eating, small canoes, boats and the odd luxury boat cruising by. My Jacket potato with ham and cheese with a good salad were excellent

Shockingly bad. Service was awful. We got there and stood at the counter whilst the ignorant teenage girls stood chatting to each other. Rude. Then the food arrived. The bacon and sausage were not cooked. The bacon was just fat eith a tiny slither of meat on it. The toast was cold and stale. The menu said it came with mushrooms but it just came with one small mushroom. And one tomato cut in half. For £14.50 I am absolutley appalled. The chef should be fired and sent home. You'd get a better breakfast in Wetherspoons with better service.

Without doubt the worst breakfast and worst service I have ever reviewed. We arrived and the teenage girls at the counter just stood there chatting and ignoring us. The bacon and sausage wasn't cooked. The toast was cold and stale like it had been toasted 2 days ago. It said 'mushrooms' on the menu but all that was on the plate was one sad mushroom. Absolutely disgraceful for £14.50. Get a better breakfast in Wetherspoons for a fraction of the price and with better service.

Lovely pit stop while walking some if the Thames path.

Visited on Saturday 26th August. Do not rate the breakfast here charged £17.30 per head including drinks for 1 chipotli sausage 2 bacon rashers baked beans 1 slice toast scrambled egg and 1 grilled tomatoe sliced in half. Down right daylight robbery. Will not be returning here. Could have added some chips to fill the plate a little or hash browns. Wont be making recommendations for this place. I was so shocked at what came did not take a picture.

Not worth the money £9.50 for 1 egg 1 bacon 1 sausage & beans , cardboard cup and washing machine in cupboard very loud only plus s the view

A lovely spot and I have visited quite often but I have decided not to give it my custom any more because of the low standard of service. I think we should expect to drink tea from cups and saucers with a proper teapot instead of the cardboard cups which Annie's is now using. I was in another tearoom recently which served tea in the traditional way with cups and saucers and teapots together with a refill pot of hot water. It was a different experience.

Waited in a queue for 15 min. No eye contact or recognition we were waiting. 2 people serving again no communication, only 2 tables busy. I and 2 others left. You need to really up your game and improve customer service skills if you wish to retain customers.

The bacon rolls tested superb, just a bit expensive.

Lovely riverside café with ice-cream, scones and cakes selection.

Beautiful place to sit on a nice day and enjoy the river. Here are some pictures of my view today. Quite a steep hill down to the cafe for wheelchairs and mobility scooters but do able. Go around the back of the cafe for access to the tables and cafe entrance at the front. Disabled toilet available. Not sure how easy it would be to get in and out as entrance looked tight. But didnt have my wheel chair with me. One step entrance into cafe i assume they have a ramp as not gone inside with wheel chair. Parking either in town or just over bridge. Private parking only with barrier and button entrance so dont try parking in there

This place is always clean, with friendly staff and a nice relaxed atmosphere. The coffee is great too!

I love going there cos it's good value for money and everybody's happy so there

Lovely location right next to the river Thames with large indoor area and outdoor seats and tables. The building is not much too look at but don't let that put you off. The service and prices are good and the cakes are excellent. GF choices, soya milk and decaff coffee were very nice. They will do GF specials if you phone and order. Lovely range of quick meals and snacks, breakfasts, jacket spuds, sandwiches, cakes ice creams, teas and coffees. Plus they are walker and dog friendly.

We booked this place in advance, but plenty of seats were available when we arrived. We ordered Jacket potatoes and potato and leak soup. The jacket potato was good but the soup was quite bland and gritty. I think the leak wasn't properly washed and cleaned before use. It's located next to the river and you get a good view of the surroundings which is a plus point.

This cafe is situated in the perfect place to while away an hour people watching. Sadly, it has no ambiance, grubby tables with used plates etc and a ridiculous rule not allowing china cups and plates for tea and cake outside. Paper cups and boxes for cake with those horrible wooden forks and no serviette. And yet……there were plates on the tables that had been used and a lady came out with a china plate with food on covered with cling film. When I questioned the young lady serving she was a bit bulshy and said there’s a notice on the till stand. Unfortunately it was covered with a tray so I didn’t see it. She didn’t draw my attention to the sign or mention the paper cups etc. I paid £15 for tea and cake which I was ok with if it had been served in a way that warranted that price. Great cake and lovely tea totally spoilt by ‘cardboard’ crockery and a bulshy attitude. Won’t be returning.

Popped in for a couple of cream teas, but were very disappointed. Scones were stale, tea / coffee in cardboard cups, wooden cutlery ... all for £9 each. Not impressed at all!! Shame, as they have a lovely spot on the river.

Nice cheese scone. £2.15 for a small bottle of water 😡I don't think so

The most gorgeous setting and lovely building but was really very disappointed yesterday by our lunch. We bought a sandwich to take away whilst we had a quick walk over lunch which was £9! It was made using we presume pre made filling and supermarket bread that we have at home and took the best part of 15 mins to make despite being quiet and lots of staff. Like to support local businesses wherever we can but I felt like this really was day light robbery and unaffordable for alot of people or families.

My first visit to Annie's today, but I'll definitely be back. Great location, friendly service, and very tasty food and drink! 👍

What a delightful riverside cafe. Possibly the best Tuna salad sandwich I have ever had. The people were lovely too. Unusual flavours of ice cream too. Jelly and ice cream. Yum. I recommend paying it a visit. We loved it.

The only Riverside café in Abingdon with plenty of seating and a nice cup of coffee. Serves cakes and ice creams as well as creamed teas. The best café in Abingdon when the weather is nice enough to be seated outside and good with dogs.

Sat outside, right next to the river, plenty of sunshades - beautiful. Lovely coffee, cakes and light lunches. It is perhaps a little on the pricey side, but good value as it is so good and substantial. The jacket potatoes are huge, with salad, the sandwiches are thick, soft bread and very filling, also with salad. Friendly, helpful staff. Nearby car park (though have to pay after one hour).

Excellent experience. My wife had a salad made especially for her, as they don't sell salads! The salad was lovely. Very kind of the chef. We are very grateful. I'd give 10 stars if I could.

Fantastic! The jacket potato is unbelievable, easily the best we’ve had.

Nina and team was friendly, hospitable and welcoming. We booked a table for afternoon tea at the very last minute and they accommodated us with no problems at all. When we got there, a table was set up with lovely flowers and crockery...fantastic!! Will definitely return again!! Thank you all at Annie's At The Boathouse.

Excellent location and service. Car parking near by. Beautiful surroundings. Will visit again as my wife and I throughly enjoyed the experience of our visit.

Lovely place to stop. Even went to the length of making something off menu for me, a delicious salad. Wortham visit, having something to eat and drink and watelch thr World go by.

Scones taste is great, especially for cheese scones.

Great tea shop/ cafe with lovely cakes and food to serve all diets

A lovely place for a quick breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. Wholesome food, homemade soup and a selection of salads and sandwiches

Very pleasant place to stop for tea and cake on a very rainy afternoon in Abingdon. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

We enjoyed a baked potato + a bacon & Egg butty, couldn't resist the home-made cakes - excellent. Staff were great, views lovely. Don't expect posh - typical British Café,

Lovely homemade cakes & light meals and very helpful staff!

We popped in and had delicious cheese scones (still warm fresh from the oven) and coffee, this morning, these were amazing, highly recommended.

Always have a lovely time in Annies with friends after parkrun

Nice location by the river. My wife had a cream tea and coffee I had a hot chocolate. No complaints from me. Place had lots of condensation on the windows which spoilt the views sadly. Happy to visit again if we're in the area. Well done

Pleasant spot by the river, I went in often with my husband for a coffee and snack after a walk but on Monday the waitress told me to have a look at the new menu and even she was embarrassed by the price hikes. A coronation chicken s/wich with no accompaniments £8.95 plus 50p as I wanted it toasted and £7.50 for a brie and cranberry again plus 50p to be toasted! I could have gone elsewhere and got a full lunch for that price! Sorry Annies but I wont be returning, shame as it used to be upperscale reasonable..

Arrived on a sunny Sunday lunchtime and hoped to get a sandwich. Staff were welcoming and allowed us to access disabled parking. Dogs were welcome, all good so far! It was busy but not to capacity and they should expect that on a Sunday, however, they seemed totally unprepared. Tables left uncleared (for the entirety of our visit). VERY slow service, we gave up the idea of a sandwich when we were told it would take 40mins; I was tempted to suggest making it myself. Free tap water - great idea except that the dispenser was empty. Waiting staff seemed illegally young and somewhat overwhelmed (the lady on a neighbouring table got her lunch on her lap). Limited and expensive menu to boot. Such a lovely location, such a great opportunity for a great cafe, what a shame it’s so shabby.

Annies welcomes children, dogs and muddy Thames Path Walkers - and with a smile, no less! We had the best experience here dining for lunch after a walk along the Thames. We had service with a smile and tasty food and cakes. I will sing the praises of Annies to everyone who will listen. It's truly a gem on the river!

Annies is a nice cafe, in a great spot down by the river. The staff are friendly and the food is good enough but not the cheapest. The building looks a bit tired but overall this is a really nice spot for a sandwich or cake watching the boats go by. There's with plenty of outdoor seating. It can get busy on a sunny day!

We popped in for a cuppa, some cake and ice creams. The staff were so lovely, friendly and helpful. We had a query with one of the coffees and they immediately offered to replace it all with a smile and apology you don’t often get service like that now days so thank you!. Didn’t order food as we had a picnic with us but will give it a try nice time we ate that way

Would not recommend for several reasons: Firstly, if you’re vegetarian or vegan you have a very Very limited menu. I really struggled to find something to eat. I went for the vegan key lime cake and I’m sorry to say this but it was awful!...

I love the position of Annie's at the Boathouse, right on the River Thames, and the people are really lovely. Unfortunately, for those of us with smaller appetites the doorstep sandwich I was presented with at lunch was really offputting. Also, I had tuna mayonnaise,...

Forced to eat like a dog, who, by the way, have more stainless steel provided for them than the human customers, this is a typical Fawlty Towers British joint on the banks of the Thames. The view doesn't save it. Nice cakes and a variety...

I was doing a recky for our Motorcycle club. The breakfast was delicious, the service was excellent and the staff really welcoming and friendly. The cakes were amazingly wonderful! Following my visit I have included Annies Boathouse on our list of places to visit. Highly...

Been here a few times over the past couple of weeks. We've had a couple of hiccups in terms of service i.e. the card machine wasn't working once, but the staff are all super helpful and the sandwiches are delicious. Great value.

Intended on having lunch at Annie’s today. Arrived to find a long queue and one colleague managing all of the table service outside, as well as taking orders at the till. Having waited for 20 minutes at the till to be served, we were informed...

Annie's is a regular stopping off place for us, we visited a few weeks ago and were very disappointed by the attitude of the staff, surly teenagers and rude manager

Stopped off for lunch and the baked potato and breakfast bap were fabulous. Was disappointed to be given our hot drinks in take-away cups (we ate in) plastic milk pot and the bap in a cardboard box instead of a plate. Why so much single...

Beautiful sunshine to enjoy overlooking the Thames. Food was excellent and served by cheerful, efficient staff. Will come again

We arrived just about half an hour before closing and of course, after a busy sunny day, they had no scones left. Immediately the friendly team offered to bake some for us - in two batches as one of us was gluten free! Just amazing,...

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon while walking the Thames Path. The cafe is on the small Nag's Head Island, opposite the pub of the same name, and about half the outdoor tables are directly on the riverbank. We stopped by for some sandwiches and...

I only stayed for a coffee. It looked very run down & needed some major investment in my opinion. It looks like it is being run 'on a shoestring'. Location is wonderful - right on the river. I wonder if perhaps it is for sale??

Over priced and awful. £7.50 for a cream tea (one cup of tea) with a measly pot of jam and cream for each. A slice of cake was over £3 for a tiny slice but to be fair the guy did give us another piece...

We had coffee and a really delicious Vegan Ginger Cake. The staff were friendly and efficient and the price was very reasonable - especially given the lovely location. Highly recommended.

Great service, lovely coffee and delicious cake. Just what was required after a long dog walk along the Thames. Will reurn.

Delicious carrot cake and coffee. Sat outside on their benches next to the river. Lovely dog walk on the other side and they were very friendly toi our dog.

Very unhappy the service was poor and the customer service was shocking would not recommend and would not come back at all

We had breakfast this week and were near enough the only ones there. Every order was wrong, the sausages were grim, the cappuccino thin, tasteless and watery. The place looks like it needs a thorough revamp and staff looked fed-up. It is a shame as the location is perfect and it wouldn't take much effort to revamp the menu and be more inspiring.

I have reviewed Annie’s previously and given it a good review but not now.3 of us have just been for breakfast and it was pathetic.I understand lockdown,but it was the food that was served that was bad,the sausage was microwaved and was pink and no meat in it,the bacon was like leather and with a cardboard plate and wooden cutlery virtually impossible to cut.There was not an adult in sight to complain to and no one asked.We use Annie’s quite regular as they are dog friendly but not any more.

Real shame to see this previously lovely place fall apart. For £9 we got a very small full English, watery eggs, stone cold toast, very poor quality sausage and poor service. Don't bother.

We have been here several times this year, but each time we come the service gets slower and slower. Had a nice bacon and brie sandwich about 2 months ago, so need to mention that. Had to wait 25 minutes for our mediocre coffee to be brought out today and then had to ask for some brown sugar, after waiting 5 minutes more for waitress to bring the sugar decided to get it for myself (waitress was serving someone else) so obviously forgot. Coffee by now Luke warm. A slight improvement maybe or maybe not from last time when they forgot our order for drinks. I want to like this place but sadly the service is inefficient, slow, and served by inexperienced staff. Will go to Costa in future where staff are properly trained.

Right by the river, so can watch the boats go by.Both had jacket potatoes - tasty with lots of filling. Coffee is very nice. Less than £10 for potato and coffee. Service was quick and friendly. They also do cakes, sandwiches, ploughman's etc.We sat outside, and it all seemed very covid safe. The ordering point has been moved so it is right opposite the door, with socially distanced queueing, sanitiser and contactless payment. Wooden throw away cutlery and paper plates. Didn't go right in so can't comment.Definitely worth a visit, especially on a nice day.

If you don’t mind waiting an age to be served or to have your food bought to you, you might not mind Annie’s but there doesn’t seem to be much of a clue about how to run or operate a café because there never seems to be a grown up present nor anyone in charge to provide an efficient service. Location is great but that’s not a good reason to provide a poor service.

Nice place for a quick stop, either for cuppa and cake or lunch. Food is good, view is great, stuff is friendly and milkshakes are yummy :) will definitely be back!

Ordered two teas, sausage sandwich and bacon sandwich on white, asked if the bacon was smoked the girl looked at me as if I had grown two heads 'don't know' was the response. Surely this is a fundamental question when serving food and one that an answer can be sourced easily no obvious food safety allergen info available on requestThe sausages were well cooked on the outside but pink in the middle and tasteless.On the menu it says crusty bread when eventually it appeared the lad said the bacon was smoked one bite into it said different. The bread was a cheap sliced supermarket product which is nothing like advertised.The lady who brought over the tea spilt the tea and didn't wipe it up we had to.The toilets had cheap plastic seats unsecured and dirty.At the end on leaving when asked about our experience she was non plussed about our response her response was '0h'Much work still to be done on compliance wouldn't recommendCould do better

Had lovely carrot & coriander soup with malted bread and bara brith. Have a great selection of teas some are caffeine free, including caramel roobios. Young lady cleared windows so we could enjoy the view of the river.

We visited today at around 11:15am for a coffee and lunch. The young blonde girl behind the counter looked thoroughly put out when we entered, so much so she just looked at our dog and looked away. We sat down and ordered a couple of coffee's. The coffee was nice and served quickly.We decided to go elsewhere for lunch as didn't feel particularly welcome. Won't rush back.

This place is a little gem. It's beautiful in both the summer and winter. A cracking spot to sit outside and watch the world go by on a hot sunny day and suitable for little ones too! I've been lots of times for lunch, but we went today for my birthday and had the most amazing cooked breakfast. It was hot, freshly made with plenty of food to fuel you for the day ahead and good, friendly service despite being very busy. The staff, one of which was the owner, were very helpful, friendly and welcoming. If its your birthday, you get a free slice of cake from their many many home made cakes to chose from. The lunch menu is great too, and super quick if you're in a rush.The only thing I do think is a bit cheeky is the charge for soya milk, but the great food, choice and service makes up for it and I'll be back soon!

I visited this friendly café for the first time, late on a Sunday morning.The food and coffee were OK, but I felt that the food was a little over priced. The owner was very welcoming, but she seemed somewhat overworked. Her staff on the day looked inexperienced and unconfident. Service was slow and disorganised, and nobody seemed to be on table clearing / tidying up duty. I wish this place well and will visit again. I hope that in time the service will improve, as the young staff pick up skills and gel better as a team.

A friend booked afternoon tea at Annie's. I have to admit I was a bit doubtful when we arrived, particularly as it was pouring with rain and I couldn't see through the windows. I shouldn't have been. What a fantastic tea! Annie was wonderful, the tea was well presented and there was so much food. I had the vegetarian option, excellent and then we all chose our favourite cake. I would definitely recommend a visit. I'll be back during the summer.

Food was good, maybe slightly overpriced. Young lady that served us was attentive, however the staff in the kitchen were unprofessional singing loudly to the radio. Felt a bit like a youth club with that and the furniture. Hoping it will be better the next time we visit!

Good place for coffee and cake, watching the wildlife on a pleasant Sunday morning. Dog friendly. Very central on the Thames.

As a local to Abingdon, The river has always been a special place to enjoy.Sadly, Annie's is not part of it.Overpriced, cold coffee and not even a napkin with a basic bacon sandwich.Come on Annies, You need to do much better!!

My mum and I went out for lunch and came across this café. They had ran out of coronation chicken which was the only thing my mum could eat; the manager/owner went out of her way to ensure my mum had a great meal and came up with something that my mum could actually eat which was made with a lot of thought. We are very grateful for this and will definitely come back again.The whole atmosphere was welcoming and I didn't feel rushed to leave. The workers seemed very happy and polite and talkative with the customers. I felt all the food and drinks were made with care, and you could tell that the workers were proud of it. I recommend coming here.

We stopped visiting Annie’s after the service went downhill rapidly and the prices rose. Decided to give it another try but there’s little improvement. The cafe never seems to be busy these days but the service is still slow and the staff just look unhappy. The culture of moaning about being understaffed continues, I’d just liked to be greeted and served with a smile. Needs a good shake up!

Popped in for lunch but by the time I got to be served (just two people in front)

This restaurant/cafe had poor service and the food (when it did come) was only marginally good. The cups had hair in and over all it wasn’t worth the time in my life to go.

Annie's does not display its Food Hygiene Rating so, before ordering, I asked what it is. The server did not know but asked the Manager, who seemed rather annoyed that anyone was asking. However, she told me that they had a "4" rating and that her own kitchen was a "5" so her cafe would meet the same standards.

I had a great evening, with great company, great service and great food. The Panzanella with extra tuna, Green Peppercorn Chicken and Traditional Tiramisu were all cooked nicely and presented well. Thank you, I will visit again!!

I attended Annies on Saturday evening for private dine naked event. What an amazing event it deserves 11 out of 10! The food was full of flavour, the staff were really helpful, it's a great place 4 a slice of cake and a cup of coffee after a walk along the River

The friendly and helpful staff turned their hand to provide an excellent 3 course Italian menu. Great food. Excellent service.

Just wanted to say after a private function meal at Annies on Saturday 14th evening just how accommodating they were, nothing too much trouble even with over 35 people attending the food was of good quality, hot, good portions and above all very tasty...staff and owners were great and attentive all evening, well done to you all and thankyou, Mike.

Fabulous location by the river, plenty of seating inside and out and the best sausage ("boater") sandwich in Abingdon!

Lovely setting by the river, watching the boats. We enjoyed sitting out and watching the water world go by.

Perfect setting for a cafe with lovely views over the Thames, this dog friendly cafe really should be the place to go in town. Sadly, it falls down on two critical aspects - price and service.

Stumbled across this place whilst waiting for friends fo meet up. Welcomed us and the dog (inside as well) from the moment we walked in. Nice coffee and cake as well!

This is a grea4 venue but sadly poorly executed. Coffee came after 15mins then bacon sandwich after another 20 mins. No ketchup around and not served with either serviette or knife. Would have been better to have bought a (cheaper) coffee from well known chain 1 minute away and sit on opposite bank of river and drink it...

Two bacon sandwiches, 2 hot drinks, coffee, cold drink and round of toast over £22. Told 20 minute wait tea & coffee finished as was toast as we waited 45+ minutes for bacon sandwiches then had minimal bacon inside the two slices of bread with nothing else. Managed to get just about sufficient tomato sauce out of the only 2 bottles in the establishment. Cutlery servlets etc are all help yourself but not obvious when ordering. It was nearly impossible to sit outside even before the food arrived because of the wasps which I accept the cafe had little control over. Wish we'd gone into the town but the view of the river was the attraction.

We had a bacon sandwich and a coffee. Very expensive at nearly £17 for two and the sandwich was quite poor. A thin piece of bread with a scrape of butter and two slices of bacon,

My 1st review was not totally complementary. I revisited yesterday and was so glad that I did. The staff were lovely. The sandwiches were fab, incredibly generous with the fillings which was a joy and served with a lovely little side salad. The milk shakes were to die for, made with organic Devon ice cream The iced coffee was fab to. Their selection of teas is impressive. Yes this place is a gem with a lovely riverside location.

Lovely cafe on river and visited several times. A previous lunchtime visit my friend got a refund on a hard baked potato which he had waited quite a while for. My solo visit on my lunch break ordered soup, which I'd had before and always thick and tasty. It wasn't busy even though it was hot outside. I ordered soup and sat and waited. Outside for 10 min before going in querying the long wait. Staff looked puzzled (I'm sure if I hadn't went in I would never have got it). Again, another 10 mins passed (I was on an hour lunch break) so got up to be met on way with my soup. I should have took straight back as was so watery (£5.45) and wasn't even that hot. Have no idea what's going on but the staff need a good shake up!

Fantastic place to sit and watch the river go by. Spotless loos (which is a good sign) Dog friendly and very clean and tidy, good homemade cakes. Overall a very nice family run cafe