Boathouse bar and bistro in Malvern Hills

First time here. Lovely location. Right the side of river. Staff were great. The food however is not good value. We had the tapas. The arancini were small balls with just rice inside. And just slightly coloured with which I presume to be the ragu ? No sign of a raging sauce. My brusheta had no hint of garlic or basil ? Just tomatoes and a bit of rocket. Again small portion. The serving of the food was strange aswell. I thought the idea of tapas is to have different foods in front of you at one time , they all canes at different times. The aubergine came 15 mins after the first dish was served. We had eaten the rest by then. Meat balls were ok but again small portion. Shame really as for me the dishes are way overpriced for what ( and when ) you get them. Could be better

Our third visit this time to celebrate my wife's birthday. Beautiful day sitting on the balcony eating lovely tapas overlooking the Severn. Nice cheerful staff great food. Can't fault it.

We booked having seen numerous “dog friendly” reviews where infact this restaurant does not allow dogs inside. We were stopped on the stairs and offered seating outside on the river that was not very inviting or a room in what appeared to be under the stairs. Shame as we had heard good things. NOTE the last dog friendly review or otherwise was in 2021 so not sure if the situation had changed since. Obviously it is a restaurant’s prerogative to not accept dogs but it would be good to provide this information as we had travelled from Cornwall and were unable to find anywhere else of interest in the town.

We sat outside by the river as the weather was sunny. A lovely spot sit and the tapas was very good. The staff were friendly.

Visited following recommendation. Staff were lovely and attentive without being too rude. The food was not really what we expected, we had the Kings feast , I would recommend something else, it was ok but wouldn’t choose this again

The tapas were excellent as was the pasta that followed. The staff were helpful, friendly and unobtrusive. A really delightful meal.

My brother and I took mom to Upton for lunch as it would have been her DiamondWedding Anniversary( dad passed November) . We had lunch at this lovely friendly venue on the riverbank. Had the pasta and glass of wine for £10 offer . Lots of pasta dishes to choose from all sounded amazing. Staff were attentive and we really enjoyed our time there. House red wine smooth and complimented pasta wonderfully. We will definitely return and recommend! The cocktail menu is extensive, too.

Brilliant meal the kings tapas was amazing. All the staff were really friendly and attentive. The cocktails were delicious. Highly recommend and can’t wait to return!

Lovely setting beautiful food but was all rushed .we asked for half an hour break between tapas and main meal as we were full .they bought it up in 5 mins !!! Young staff that really didn't have a clue . Which spoilt it !

The tapas was absolutely gorgeous and arrived looking amazing - couldn’t fault the food! The waiters and waitresses were all brilliant too and were a real credit to the restaurant - knowledgeable about the menu and just overall nice people! The only one issue is one member of staff was particularly solemn looking and un-emotive (older bloke, wearing a blue shirt) - he looked fed up to say the least! Other than that, it was brilliant and we would recommend to others to give it a try.

First visit to The Boathouse tonight. The food was amazing quality and the flavours Wow. Great service in a lovely restaurant on the river. The Kings Tapas special is excellent value for money. You will not leave hungry. We definitely will be back.

Great evening, great food accompanied with live music. The food was tapas style, freshly made and reasonably priced. The evening was made more special because there was live music from a very good blues band.

I have awarded 4 stars not because of food and service but because parking near to the restaurant is difficult , step flight of stairs leading upto the restaurant and doubtful wheelchair access. Restaurant has an excellent view over the river , is austere in design but nice tables and chairs with plenty of room . In nice weather enjoyable to sit out on the balcony. Bar service. Service good , cheerful, efficient and polite. Excellent selection of tapas which meant that the 4 of us were able to chose dishes to suit ourselves . I enjoyed the mushrooms and beef the best but the lamb koftas and salad were also liked by the others. Liked the way the tapas dishes were timed to arrive as you ate your way through the meal.

We managed to sit outside overlooking the river in the sun. Very dog friendly in the day. The tapas was amazing, freshly cooked. Had three dishes brought out at a time. Given time to enjoy each dish before the others arrived. Would definitely go back. Great value for money.

So friendly and welcoming, wonderful range of dishes all delicious. Decent portion sizes, excellent service. They were so helpful with my dietary limitations (gluten, histamines) and good value. Had great time, lovely atmosphere. Thank you, especially Josh.

My partner's cousin and her husband came to visit us and to see the delights of the Malvern hills. They live in the USA, have travelled extensively and appreciate a variety of cuisines. She is also an exceptional cook. After our meal she commented several times on the very good flavours of each tapas dish, declaring it a "Meal to Remember" We had ordered tapas to suit both vegetarian and non vegetarian palates, consisting of two types of salad, meat and vegetable dishes from the a la carte menu. Well done and thank you to Kyle Hassall, proprietor and Paulo Mathias, chef

Absoloutely excellent ; we love Tapas but find in England you just can't get the proper stuff - but this place came as near to damn it to perfection. Beautifully cooked , tasty,piping hot food , sensibly priced and excellent sevice freom the young staff. To top it all river views as we sat outside on a balmy evening.

We travel round the country sampling breakfasts. Yours would be in one of a top 20 just with a little tweaking. Thicker toast and better quality sausages would make this perfect. Take a tip from other places offer a drink with all breakfasts or 1 refill

We came here for a dinner with the family, upon arrival we noticed how lovely the place looks. The decor is so cosy and welcoming. All of the staff members were really efficient and lovely, making conversation with us and being really friendly and sweet. The food was brought out quickly, was all hot and extremely delicious. The portion sizes were perfect as well. We then treated ourselves to some of the deserts, which were absolutely amazing. Will definitely bring returning and would recommend to all our friends.

I have got to be honest, when we first arrived as I had no idea where this place was, it was a nightmare to park and when I walked in (we were downstairs) I thought Oh no what have i done (booking was for my husbands birthday). How wrong I was, the food was absolutely amazing. We all love tapas and it isn’t easy to get around Worcestershire so this place is now on our regular list. I have never tasted Tapas like it, it was superb. Also, the 2 girls serving so were so lovely and attentive. The food comes out as it’s cooked so it is piping hot and extremely fresh. Can not get across how amazing the food was, you just need to go and try it for yourself. Booked again for August for my birthday.

Came in with a party of 7 (4 adults, 3 young adults) not knowing it was a Tapas only restaurant and ordered drinks. The staff moved tables to accommodate us and explained in detail what Tapas was and how Tapas was ordered. Unfortunately this was not what we were after so after finishing our drinks we left. The staff however were 1st rate, even suggesting their sister restaurant up the road which was more suitable to us. The restaurant itself was lovely. Very clean, airy and well looked after. Cannot recommend the food as we didn’t have any, but the beer (Night Jar) was excellent and the staff were extremely helpful and pleasant, so can happily recommend on that front.

Food was so so so tasty and I’m usually quite fussy! Really nice service and atmosphere. Great setting. Will definitely be returning

My wife and I have three children and get out to dinner about three times per year. So when we go out a good experience is so important for us. The food at the Boathouse is really good. Perfectly cooked dishes using lovely ingredients and just the right amount of food per racion. Other features that really made our night were: We had a really excellent waitress, she was attentive but not pushy and we felt like she really cared about her job. She knew about the food too. Boathouse have spread out their tables upstairs so that you aren’t packed in and can have an intimate dining experience, not feeling squeezed up against other couples. So it almost feels like private dining. We have eaten Tapas all over the country and have only eaten better food once in a very expensive place in Fulham, London. Go to Boathouse, you won’t regret it. We will be back to the more informal downstairs cafe with our children very soon.

I cannot explain how good the food was here !!! Table of 3 midweek we opted for the £25 Tapas plates. All of the food was unreal, so fresh, tasty just perfect! Amazing service too, the owner even bought over a jug to put the flowers in we had got for my friends birthday. We will be back again for sure 👌

Excellent service and ambience. The tapas was served piping hot and we enjoyed a range of dishes. We enjoyed the cocktails and the mock-tails too. The ambience was chilled. Some tables benefit from a river view; there are a few outdoor tables on a balcony...

went last night courtesy of our cousin Pauline, we were met and looked after by 2 lovely waitresses, we had a variety of tapas all well cooked/presented and hot, my favourite was the beef tagine but to be honest all meals were excellent and very...

A passing visit through this lovely small pretty town . We stumbled across The Boathouse . Had an issue with our coffees . Flat white in large cups = too much milk making the coffee more like a latte . The young lady who served...

Went for dinner last night and sadly my partner had a work issue so had to spend time on the phone, the staff were amazing, I asked if there was any way they could make our meal a ‘takeaway’ nothing was too much trouble, it...

Sat in the warm evening sunshine overlooking the river . Nice choice of cocktails. Good choices on the menu ,chose three tapas each and a bread bowl . That was plenty , generous portions for the price, vegetarian choices were good , meats and fish...

Taste sensation! Ordered the kings menu, where the chef decides which tapas dishes are served. We had different dietary needs and the meal was seamless and every item perfect. Ended up having to take some of our favourites home- simply too full. Tasted amazing the...

This place was a recommend from Old street b & B nearby (excellent accommodation) and definitely appreciated. We arrived early enough for supper to bag a balcony seat overlooking the river. These are the plum position, also the tables by the river itself. Great friendly...

Excellent food in lovely surroundings overlooking the river. Friendly staff and good service. We enjoyed our tapas so much last night we returned for breakfast this morning, equally good and nice choice too.

Fantastic food. Would highly recommend the champagne sea bass. Super friendly staff and great atmosphere. Band were great but far too loud if your table is upstairs where they're playing.

Been here twice this month for breakfast. First visit the breakfast was tasty but very expensive for such a small breakfast. Despite this I Decided to go again and was less than 5 minutes past the breakfast cut off time when tried to order and...

Had lunch here last Friday. The Tapas was some of the best we have tasted even within Spain! The portions were generous and very well presented. The place was very welcoming and the staff very friendly and helpful. We were given the time we needed...

Personable, friendly & efficient service. Excellent choice of meat & vegetarian dishes each of which delighted the recipient An enjoyable evening, thank you.

We came across this place by chance when we stopped in Upton over the bank holiday weekend. It was early so we got a table out on the balcony overlooking the river which was perfect on a warm day. We ordered the tapas on the...

Visited here with two grandchildren (6yrs and 4yrs) after a lovely day out on a boat hired from Severn Expeditions. We were unsure whether they would cater for the children but we were delighted with the menu and the service. Would certainly recommend.

It's the second time that we've been to the boathouse this time with a party of 6 people. The staff were attentive and helpful throughout with guidance of the dishes. We ordered around 18 between 6 people which was more than enough. The chicken dishes...

Lovely food, quick service and a great atmosphere. What more could you want. We will definitely be returning!

A tad late of a review as it goes back to June. But menu selection was great, value for money, and very very tasty. Will go back when i do get enough time on my hands.

Visited over a lunchtime on a week day when my husband had a week off work, with our 2.5 month old baby. Upstairs was closed, so seared downstairs in the bar. It was quiet but still a nice atmosphere. Staff were attentive. Tapas was delicious. Only disappointment was pork meat fatty (last time I came the lamb meat was fatty). Really enjoyed our treat though.

I attended a wedding here and it was wonderful. The location, the food & service were all brilliant. I will definitely be returning with friends and family. Jess was particularly lovely & welcoming! Thank you for a great day!

Beautiful views! Good food and good service!! A must try!! Will be back again!! Mary and her staff were spot on and made us feel welcomed and explained anything to us we asked! My son was a bit chilly and they brought him a blanket!!

I have had tapas before but now I know what it should be like. We had a lot of different dishes and they were all wonderful. Great choices and all lovely and fresh. You could even take the leftovers home. Lovely room with a balcony so you could look out on to the water. Hope to go back for the weekend just to visit here.

The website says ‘ The Boathouse boasts the best view in town with outside seating and balcony areas overlooking the River Severn‘ which is true. But on a Sunday at 3pm we were asked to sit downstairs with no view . We asked why and they said they shut that area at that time . They relented and let us go upstairs but they would be clearing around us . We never noticed that as there were diners there already. Crazy rule, as we were leaving they were turning another couple away for same reason , downstairs was empty. Surely what your paying customer wants is important.Food was ok had cheese platter which counted as 2 tapas, cheddar very mild/ bland other ok. Beef pomegranate tasty , chicken vodka sauce ok. Very small portion of fish. Very expensive for what it was. Sweets ok 3 teeny tiny squares of cheesecake. The view is what makes this place, IF you are allowed to sit upstairs. If you want this view make sure when booking they will allow. There was plenty of room up there , most odd to not use the asset.

Enjoyed a very tasty tapas lunch today. Friendly waitress explained the food system to us - five tapas dishes for Twenty pounds. Each dish provided enough for two people. We also each managed a dessert and I had coffee. Doubt that you could be disappointed.

Nestled cosily by, and overlooking the magnificent Severn, this tapas restaurant & bar is a veritable oasis of culinary choice. If you're vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, carnivorous or a combo of all, your needs will be satisfied and exceeded. All this is complemented by an adequate, but reasonably priced wine list, beers, lagers and an extremely cheeky and attractive listing of cocktails, again reasonably priced. We plumped for a selection of breads with 3 delicious dips and patatas bravas to kick off and these were quickly pursued by very generous portions of manchego and serrano ham drizzled with superb honey; slow cooked lamb; chicken and chorizo; warm goats cheese with balsamic. All were very, very good to excellent. Drinks were initially cocktails, an espresso martini and a "bramble" concoction (both splendid) and closely followed by a glass apiece of Spanish house red and house white, both more than acceptable. The three visible, youngish staff were excellent in service, explanations, conviviality and friendliness. Despite the place becoming quite busy, they never appeared anything other than in complete control and were extremely attentive and efficient throughout. All in all, it is only a matter of time (like maybe a week or so!) before we return to sample a completely fresh array of tapas dishes, new cocktails and fresh wines and have another truly magnificent evening out. I am told that they also have guest artists performing on a weekly basis, so who knows what our next visit will bring?

very friendly people with excellent service and fantastic food i am in a wheelchair so the staff gallantly helped me up the slope but they told me there is an easier way to get in so i will do that next time i go

Great location for Susie's birthday party. We used the upstairs room, staff were very attentive and the view of the river from the balcony was lovely

Overlooking the river, with views from the upstairs restaurant with its full wall of glass windows and a terrace for sunny days.Now that La Tasca has closed in Cheltenham its nice to have found a new tapas place. And terrific value at 5 tapas for £20 with a good selection.Food was of excellent quality, although my 9 Yr. Old niece thought the meatballs a bit strong in flavour. Only problem is the parking.

Hidden on the riverside away from the hustle of the town, it has a quiet atmosphere with candles and soft music that allows conversation between friends to flow freely. Plenty of vegetarian dishes to choose from. The desserts and the cocktails were the highlight of the night and fairly priced. We can’t wait to come back.

Tapas were the order of the day for our evening meal and they were excellent. We were unable to order tapas for lunch on the second visit as it was Sunday and The Blues Festival weekend. We ordered the vegetarian sharing platter which we thoroughly enjoyed.

Great variety and value - the special menu is excellent with the chef making the choices for you - you can even have an extra dish of your favourite from the selection! Get there early if you want to sit out on the balcony - great for watching the boats on the River Severn or just people watching! Great selection of gins too!

I have to start by saying how lovely the food was; we had a Mediterranean platter and patatas bravas to share between 2 of us. Strangely though we were not given plates to eat off even though the platter came with bread. Which leads me to my next niggle - there was not enough bread in relation to the amount of meats, cheese and dips provided. My biggest gripe was the customer service however. We arrived at approx 11:50 on a Sunday and given the website stated that brunch was served on a Sunday I was not hugely surprised when the waitress told me to pick off the breakfast menu even though it stated it was only served until 11:30. When I went to the bar to order was then told that they were no longer serving breakfast as they finished serving it at 11:30 as stated on the menu. I was made to feel slightly stupid even though I explained that the waitress had advised me to pick off that menu. I think I was probably unlucky but it left a slightly sour taste which was a shame when the food was so good.

Five tapas for £20 (check - maybe Sunday only!): a great deal, and perfect food for a group ranging from ravenous pre-teens to aged grandparents. Plenty of fish and vegetarian options, and ample portions throughout. All dished up in a delightful setting overlooking the river. The relaxing environment was marred briefly by a slightly tetchy response from one of the staff, but no lasting damage done. Well worth a visit if you're in Upton.

Had an excellent vegetarian sharer platter, very friendly and helpful staff, lovely river view from the balcony

I found the food very delicious and high quality. Also the location is really nice! I recommend it to everyone!

We had 7 tapas dishes , 1 too many . It was bluming delicious. You must go , even if you ain’t planning too , go anyway! I’m going to take Chris and kim next time cause this place is right up their street . Brilliant setting, brilliant service, brilliant food brilliant all round. Thanks very much

No, not mosquito bites that I got sitting on the balcony by the Severn, but tasty tapas style dishes that I enjoyed on an overnight stay in Upton. The restaurant came highly recommended by my B&B; host and - if you’re lucky with the weather - my own recommendation is to get a balcony table for a view of river folk messing about on boats and the Malverns in the distance. Friendly service and tasty food - the special of shell-on prawns in a chilli, garlicky sauce was excellent. I was made very welcome as a solo diner; pairs and groups looked as though they were having a fine time too.

Admittedly we went on a beautiful warm evening and we were lucky that a table on the balcony had just become free giving us a fantastic view of the river and stunning sunset.

Four of us visiting Upton for the jazz festival went to the Boathouse on Saturday evening . They had problems with their wine list and were out of stock of the first two choices we made . The food was fine but nothing special . We were persuaded to order the king tapas to share - the portions of meat came out late and weren’t very tempting . Overall just ok but friendly service and a good location

We went for lunch, the menu was explained to us very well that the portions were small. As there were four of us we ordered two sharing platters and five separate dishes plus some fries. The service was fantastic and the food was superb. We also sat on the balcony overlooking the river Severn so all in all a perfect afternoon. The only negative part for us is it’s an hour away otherwise we would be regulars.. We will be back though..

After reading lots of positive reviews we decided to eat at the Boathouse on arrival we were seated & explained the menu we opted for 4/5 tapas dishes. Olives to start with Home -made Humous and tzatsiki dips served with warm pitta bread. This was nice however the amount of olives served was a bit stingy for £3.90 the other tapas was the Warm Goats cheese stuffed with sundried tomatoes, paprika and flaked almonds this was ok never had any almonds & the bread was warm in places & cold in other parts!!we then had the Tempura prawns with mango chutney these were just like the ones from Iceland & the mango chutney did not work at all ,four prawns for £6.95 not that impressed with that dish very bland really. then the Chicken Flambe in vodka with a creamy sauce and sweet peppers this arrived chicken was ripped into pieces was no flambe going on ,sauce was fine creamy etc but again lacking really. then we had the Spicy Chorizo and pepper casserole, two small bits of pepper lots of chorizo which was cooked to death very overcooked dry & not pleasant to taste > we did say we did not like this dish but it fell on deaf ears was still on the bill!!! even though we did not eat it!

Great service (very knowledgeable waitress, attentive and cracked on with other tasks when she wasn’t looking after us). Lovely food. Beautiful setting and despite us being the only ones in the place due to adverse weather, there was still a lovely ambiance.

nice place,nice staff, nice food.But portions very small.8 large tapas for 4 did not constitute an evening meal. if we had to pay full price for 4 the cost would have been £74 ,way, way too much.the groupon kept price nearer the mark

We were staying the night and wandered around the delightful town. We passed the Boathouse on our way back to the hotel, read the menu and decided to eat there. We had 7 dishes all were delicious, not heavy and we didn’t feel too full after we’d finished. There was a good “buzz” for atmosphere and the staff were charming and helpful. A great find.

Just all round great. Sat on balcony and recomend to all. had sea bass, prawns,chorizo chicken,meatballs and Greek salad all for twenty pounds

As new locals we gave tapas a go. We were not disappointed. Staff are friendly and can answer any questions about food. Love the atmosphere. Definitely recommend booking.

Absolutely delicious tapas- huge variety, excellent quality and outstanding location. The staff are extremely friendly and will recommend dishes. The chicken in vodka was out of this world, as was the sea bass. Too many dishes to recommend.

This was my first visit The Boathouse. We sat outside on the balcony overlooking the river. The waitress explained the menu to us and advised on how many dishes to share between us. We picked several vegetable and fish Tapas with salad, hummus and chips. The food was well prepared and tasty. I had a dessert which was a little bit bland. The view of the sun setting over the Malverns was spectacular and the river very peaceful. We will visit here again.

Recommended by our B&B; host and we were not disappointed in the least!

The food and atmosphere is great, nice place by the river, if you like tapas, this is the place for you, great service, overall excellent

A great Tapas Restaurant over looking the River Severn. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The tapas were to die for a really good choice and cooked to perfection. We started off with bread and dips followed by prawns in butter and garlic , calamari, flambe chicken. lamb tagine, beef and pomegranate tagine and prawns in a tempura batter, all were delicious. I might add we went on a Groupon but were treated no differently to people not on one and had the same menu. We will certainly be returning in the very near future. So nice to go somewhere where everything was perfect and just delightful

I wish we lived more local! Stopped for lunch on a Sunday as travelling. Attracted by the idea of Tapas. Wasn't disappointed. Some of the best Tapas ever. Wine list could have oggffered a bit more variety, but not marking down as food& service excellent.

Excellent food and welcome. Would highly recommend. May need to book as gets busy. Good location. Very friendly.

We were staying at Hanley Swan and decided to eat in Upton. We looked at several pubs with restaurants but nothing struck us as special - then we found The Boathouse. The selection of Tapas was good - and the owner/manager was helpful in advising how many we should choose. We had manchego cheese with Serrano ham, chorizo and peppers on wine sauce, aubergine and tomato, prawns in garlic, and beautifully tender calamari. We finished with lemon meringue roulade and strawberry slice, both served with cream, and the whole meal was washed down with a delightful bottle of Chenin Blanc - all for about £50.

The food at the Boat house is excellent.Friendly knowledgable staff all spoilt by the fact there was a salsa class in the same room that we were eating in.Why the room downstairs wasn’t used as the restaurant I don’t know.

Kings tapas (11 items) for three of us £23 per head.

My teenage daughter and I enjoyed a wonderful lunch today in this lovely restaurant. The waitress was really helpful and explained how the menu works. We selected tapas from the meat, cheese, seafood and vegetarian options and were wowed by every one. The location overlooking the river is another major plus. We decided that we shall be visiting the restaurant every school holiday (we travel from West London, so do not live locally to Upton upon Severn).

Visited today, 4 of us, 8 tapas 3 wine and 1 beer. Food was exquisite, service excellent, house wine good. And the sun was out. Highly recommend, sea bass excellent, as were all the other dishes.

My second visit to the boathouse great tapas restaurant and bar over looking the river Severn. Staff are really friendly and the food is excellent will defiantly return again.

I wanted a meeting point somewhere in the Upton upon Severn area, for a business chat at coffee time. The Boathouse came up in the recommendations, and we were delighted with the experience. Friendly staff, good range of coffees, teas, and fresh cakes and other things to eat and drink. I cannot comment on the main menu, but as a coffee stop it was very good, and reasonably priced.

Visited with family on a Saturday lunchtime .What a find .Lovely position right by the river .Attentive and helpful staff .Varied menu choice .We had tapas a very reasonable 5 for £20 .Very impressed with the quality of the food .I imagine you would have to book in the evening.Highly recommended and always supporting the local independent restaurants . Will definitely be returning.

My girlfriend came up the other night to escape Cheltenham during race week. Very easy drive. We had a Groupon for some tapas and wine. We added a couple of extra dishes per the waitress's recommendation, and ended up ordering even more once we tasted them. The food here was absolutely incredible. We had at least 6 different dishes and every one was absolutely delicious. We will be back!

Popped in for coffee and cake. Lovely little place, good coffee, cake not so much. Other families were enjoying the very good tapas menu.

We ate here at lunchtime recently and were greeted by very friendly staff. We were given a very informative run through on the menu with regards to our tapas selection.

We ate at The Boathouse with our children whilst staying in Upton recently. The food was very good and there was plenty on the menu for the children. The service was very friendly and the food came out quickly which was perfect for us as we were out with the children and didn't want to keep them up too late. I suppose if we'd wanted to linger over our food it might have been a bit too quick, but in that case I'd just follow true Spanish style tapas and only order a couple of things at a time to go with drinks, before ordering more when I was ready.

Visited the boathouse in Upton back in December with the family for what I thought was gonna be a nice Christmasy meal, but was sadly disappointed by the bad service and terrible food. There was something wrong with my food and when I tried to ask the waiter was blatantly ignored.

About 6 months after our first visit (at lunchtime) for - this time - a try of the evening experience. Pleased to say that all the hot tapas dishes were great, the stand-outs being the whitebait (alas only a daily special) and the chicken flambé (a regular fixture). Initial disappointment at the lack of (advertised) creme brûlée was compensated by the admittedly delicious salted caramel roule that took its place. The balcony dining area looks inviting for a future date, although at about -4C overnight it was on this occasion sensibly closed.

Lovely restaurant . Fast friendly service. The food was great. The specials were great too. Looking forward to a gin night there soon.

This is the second time in just over a month that I have visited. The first was for a works evening meal with 10 people midweek and the second was a large family lunch on sunday with 13 people. On both occasions the food for everyone was excellent and the atmosphere very, very pleasant. The food available for all tastes and also including children was brilliant. Considering the size of the parties on both occasions the wait for food was fine and it ensured that everyone's meals came out at the same time and all were still nice and warm. The selection of wines and beers is also very good. I cannot praise the team highly enough for their welcoming and professional approach and we will all definitely be making it a regular spot. Very highly recommended.

This was our second visit to The Boathouse. The first was during our stay in Upton during our glorious Summer and we sat on the terrace and enjoyed our food and the view and discovered a new love of gin ... especially Hoxtons Coconut & grapefruit ... recommended by our knowledgeable waitress.

Apparently under new management this restaurant has great views across the river and serves some excellent food. The portions were excellent and it was cooked to perfection. I can highly recommend the Boathouse.

My wife telephoned The Boathouse asking what their meal times were, to which the young lady asked her what time were we looking for ( my wife said about 5.00)as they start food at 6.00. After my wife's request she had a word with the chef and he said he will open the food early for us. We arrived early and had a lovely reception by Mary and she gave us the menu to peruse while awaiting the chef to return.

Don’t tell everyone, but....... An oasis on a cold winter evening Great tapas, good drinks selection, topped off with great service. Don’t miss it..... but remember don’t tell everyone or it will be fully booked. Sshhhhh

We were invited here by friends to celebrate a birthday. It was a good evening. The food was good and the choice on offer was wide.

Stumbled upon this gem on a Sunday night as all the other options apart from curry seemed to be closed.

Pretty setting on the Marina. Didn't eat here but enjoyed and stroll around looking and the boats and watching the swans being ringed. Quite a skill

We had been recommended to this Bistro having arrived fairly late to our B and B. The staff were excellent in meeting our needs and we enjoyed a brilliant TAPAS meal.