Old Ferry Boat in Huntingdonshire

Nice new menu and very friendly staff that are always helpful. We run our mid week Speaking club at this venue twice a month called Huntingdonshire Speakers club. There can be 12 to 20 of us, and the food is always good and on time. The conference room at the back is great for this size of meeting, and can wmeasily hold many more. I have been to a children's party with my kids there and it was fun. Sunday lunch is very good. There are reasonable price dishes for those on a budget. It's right next to a beautiful river with a nuce big beer garden (always busy in Summer). It's good to book ahead in busy periods and for large groups. It's also the oldest pub In the country with part of foundations dating back to early 500's. It has a thousand year old Ghost that walks once a year. And it's age and older building makes it very cosy to spend a winters evening having something to eat. One of my favourite pubs to go to in Cambridgeshire.

One of my favourite places to eat. Very nostalgic, lovely location. Just mind your head when walking around inside as the ceilings are extremely low.

We use the Old Ferry Boat Inn twice a month to host our meetings and they never let us down. Tonight they had a new menu and the food was amazing. They have some special offers on, too, so I got a proper bargain. Thanks team!!

Come here for my wedding anniversary the food was cold. The wife had to send her food back because it was notcooked and then heated up and the chips were all hard and the desserts were crap had eaten mess and there was one little tiny bit of meringue in the mess will not recommend this or spend no more money in this pub ever again.

Lovely dinner , the place is amazing and the surroundings areas . We had yummy food we very much enjoyed it .We had our puppy with us and he enjoyed meeting other dogs . Apology for his barking . We had a lovely time . Thanks and we will definitely coming back . Mr and Mrs . Dorothy and Simon Hammond

We came for lunch yesterday 18th Sept, I picked the pork belly and a glass of Malbec, my friend the chicken in a basket and a Heineken zero as she is T total. On ordering our meals, we were told that there was no pork, no malbec and no Heineken Zero, and apparently many other items on the menu were unavailable due to the menu being changed on the 19th I went for the scampi which was very small and tasteless, a glass of merlot which was not very good and my friend some sort of low alcoholic ale, which was nothing like the Heineken zero she had wanted. All in all an awful experience, we weren't told when we arrived that so much was unavailable and there were no alterations on the menus we were given. We will not be returning, shame as the pub is in a lovely setting. A very disappointing lunch, heard many other customers moaning too.

We came for lunch yesterday 18th Sept, I picked the pork belly and a glass of Malbec, my friend the chicken in a basket and a Heineken zero as she is T total. On ordering our meals, we were told that there was no pork, no malbec and no Heineken Zero, and apparently many other items on the menu were unavailable due to the menu being changed on the 19th I went for the scampi which was very small and tasteless, a glass of merlot which was not very good and my friend some sort of low alcoholic ale, which was nothing like the Heineken zero she had wanted. All in all an awful experience, we weren't told when we arrived that so much was unavailable and there were no alternattions on the menus we were given. We will not be returning, shame as the pub is in a lovely setting. A very disappointing lunch, heard many other customers moaning too.

Broken tables , dangerous sun umberellas looks shabby, very disappointed

Excellent place from food to service. Just enjoyed 2 days here on our boat in beautiful surroundings with wonderful food and 5* service. The food was fabulous. Free 48 hour moorings. The staff could not be anymore polite, professional or helpful. My husband mentioned we would be eating in the pub in the evening. They started to get busy with bookings and one of the team, Shannon, went out of her way to walk over to our boat and ask us if we wanted to book a table. This really restored my faith in hospitality! Thank you Ferry Boat for a fabulous few days with you. 😀

Food was good as always, though it has been better. Service was fast though the server kept calling us "guys" which I found most disrespectful considering there were no men in our party.

Brilliant place to eat,and the Sunday roasts are Brilliant, will be back again.

Amazing place highly recommend. Came on a weekday. Your chefs are amazing from Billy 😀

Went for Sundays lunch food was stunning staff were lovely and a great beer garden

So supposedly one of the oldest pub in England. Lovely place,lovely atmosphere and welcome

We have been a few times before and have had good food especially the Sunday roast. However the food today was rubbish. Scampi that was tiny like a child's portion and burger cheese and bacon better at McDonald's. To top it all we had to change pint 2x as was flat. Will think again about going there. Disappointed.

Omg what a treat ...moored our boat up for a quick drink...ended up having a full sunday roast...nicest in a long time...everything about this place makes it a must do visit...(oldest pub in Britain)..

A beautiful place, cozy, quiet, you breathe calm. We spent the night in our car and in the morning we had a super classic breakfast from the area, generous and very delicious dishes. They allow dogs. When we visit England again, we will return. Thanks to the restaurant for offering this service.

It's such a picturesque location. The original location of the building is over 1500 years old and full of stories, and the staff are very nice and friendly.

Lovely food and pleasant staff. They have a good choice of gluten-free food. Plenty of outside space with good seating. Highly recommend it.

Lovely setting by the water. Food ok...your bog-standard Greene King fare.

A fantastic old thatched pub down by the river, claims to be Englands oldest pub. It's Greene King so really well executed inside and outside, with a food menu that is good and affordable. Staff were great, friend efficient. We will definitely be going back.

I guess it's all about location and there's no doubt this old place is located in one of the most beautiful parts of Cambridgeshire. Overlooking the Great Ouse, this ancient fenland Inn serves mainly boaters and the odd local. The garden is a great spot in the summer and it makes a good watering hole for anyone who can either float, hike, ride or drive. Unfortunately under the bonnet, it's a pretty standard Green King pub, with no local ales, no guest ales and a poor selection of rum (only 3). It dictates your tastes, rather than introduces and the Saturday staff were both sleepy and under confident. The chipped and dirty glasses only added to the sombre atmosphere inside, such a shame! Outside, it buzzed with dog walkers, kayakers, families and those looking for that quintessential, English Inn. I hope they were not as disappointed as us.

A beautiful pub to spend time with family. The food was excellent, and the service top notch . Highly recommend!

Definitely worth a visit, but make sure you book as it gets busy when the weather's good. We had the Sunday roast and a child's portion which was just enough. Will be going back. Lovely place to visit.

I booked a function room at the Ferry Boat Inn for ~40 people for my Dad's 70th birthday party. Julie and Connor were very communicative, friendly and accomodating in the organisation. Despite having hurt his leg the week before, Lee, the head chef, couldn't do enough to help us. The food was good (potatoes with the salmon slightly too al dente!) and there were plenty of vegetarian options. I was able to go in beforehand and decorate the room, and the cakes we made were kept in the cold room until we needed them. We took along an amp and microphone and had some speeches and music. Staff were very attentive all evening and we had a great time. Thank you very much!

Fantastic bigger than expected pub with large outside garden to enjoy a drink with your furry friend. Before dinner took the dog for a walk along by the river by all the cute thatched houses. 5*

Dog friendly and food great and reasonably priced. Enjoyed the location and Olde vibe. Would recommend to anyone that enjoys a quiet meal and drink out.

Around 30 of us from Europe and the UK met up for a family lunch. The food was reasonable and the staff were helpful and friendly.

Really disappointed at the lack of customer service received. I ordered two coffees, 2 cokes the guy behind the bar never once said please or thank you. He put down two coffees and the cokes. I asked for some milk for the two black coffees he put down he just looked at me and said that’s extra if you want milk. I said that I ordered what I belied to be two coffees not americanos. But he told me no an americano is a coffee. That I was wrong. The expresso cup of milk was an extra 75p There was no politeness at all and others at the bar commented about paying extra for a smile! What happened to a smile and a please and thank you? Having worked in hospitality I would have never spoken to a customer in this way. I would have certainly given the customer a choice at the time of ordering. Unfortunately when poring the milk in the warm coffee it split. No I didn’t bother returning, goodness knows how I would have been spoken to if I’d of asked for a fresh hot cup!

Went down the Ferry Boat for a couple of drinks. The place has been at rock bottom for a few years now but still continues to pull off the feat of plumbing new depths. Outside in the beer garden was an utter mess, litter everywhere, an overflowing rubbish bin and all tables with glasses and dinner plates not cleared away. On going inside the picture is the same - empty glasses lining practically the whole length of the bar. In the midst of this was displayed a sign listing about a dozen menu items that were unavailable. The lone member of staff was doing his best to serve customers queuing at the bar. Meanwhile a lady returned her table's empty plates to the bar, no doubt fed up waiting for someone to come and collect. The usual poor selection of beers on tap - Greene King IPA and Abbott - both undrinkable as far as I'm concerned. A few years ago a guest ale was always available, nearly always far preferable to the standard GK choices. What has happened to this? The depressing thing is this is not a one-off. Like most people in the village I hardly ever go to the Ferrby Boat these days but on each occasion I have it has been in this miserable state. The pub has been through a succession of managers in recent years, none of whom have managed to turn things round so it's clear Greene King are at fault. The Ferry Boat should be the flagship pub in the entire chain but the truth is they just don't care.

Not the best, came here for my birthday meal, the guy behind was extremely grumpy! Food was disappointing and lack of cutlery which was also dirty. Normally love coming here, but was really disappointed this time

I briefly visited the Old Ferry Boat this Sunday around 11AM with the intention of having coffee and perhaps a meal. According to their website, food service begins at 8AM on Sundays. Based on a previous visit where we didn't need a booking, we thought it would be fine to stop by with my mum, who had always wanted to visit. Seeing people seated at the outside tables when we turned up, we made our way inside. Unfortunately, this visit will be our last. Upon entering, I was shocked to be addressed from across the room by a staff member who informed us that food service only began at 12PM and asked if we had a booking. When we explained that we didn’t, they curtly told us that they were fully booked, and that was it. The three of us looked at each other in disbelief and confusion. As someone with extensive experience in customer service, I was appalled by the lack of basic courtesy. Speaking to us from a distance, the staff member showed a clear disinterest in our presence. There was no offer of a drink despite our travel to the establishment, no suggestion to book for a later time, and not even a simple greeting so we turned around and left very disappointed. It wasn't even the fact we didn't get what we came for that is the problem, it was how we were treated that was the issue. Whoever the staff member was on that day, Costa thanks you for our custom but instead of enjoying a lovely picturesque beer garden, we spent part of our morning staring at a car park in St Ives, sipping coffee from a chain café. This experience was deeply disappointing and poor reflection of a beautiful pub that could be so much more.

Had a lovely time here on a Wednesday lunchtime. Staff were very friendly and helpful, service was extremely quick and food was beautifully presented and delicious. Some items on the very extensive menu weren't available due to supply issues but there were plenty of alternatives. Great value.

Lovely location and building. Overall lunch experience was disappointing. Crumb coated mushroom starter was partly cold. Pate starter had just one small piece of toast so had to ask for another piece to be able to enjoy the amount of pate. My partner and I both had Hunters Chicken but both were over cooked and quite tough. Cutlery blunt and tarnished. Mixture of many different chair types at dining tables which, whilst charming in some respects, proved uncomfortable and made the dining area tired looking. Unfortunately not many staff on day of booking so service was rather slow. Such a shame for a building of such age and character. Would love to visit again but things would need to improve.

Great atmosphere friendly staff welcoming and food was great even children finished plates and that’s rare for them. Service was great

Being from the local area we've visited this pub many times over the years and it saddens me to see how much it's gone downhill. It's a beautiful pub in a fabulous location but has been very let down by the frequently changing managers over recent years. We popped in for food on a lovely warm Friday night, it was busy but not overly so with plenty empty tables. We hadn't booked as we've never needed to except for Mother's Day and such like however we were told they weren't taking any walk ins. Given the warm weather and the start of school holidays, one would expect them to be better prepared, instead we had dinner at another lovely riverside pub half a mile away. Went back on Sunday, just for drinks, and what a mess! Outside there were tables full of dirty glasses and plates which weren't cleared during the whole 2 hours we were there. Several dirty glasses at the bar, which were still there when we left, outside bins overflowing and the toilets were scruffy with rubbish and toilet paper strewn across the floor. Such a shame as this gem of a pub used to have a great reputation whereas now it's quite the opposite.

Poor service food quality very poor worst meal we have had in Cambridgeshire best part Green King IPA think someone needs to check out their investment

Great food and service, despite being so busy they were turning people away. Loads of room to sit outside, with views of the river.

Had eaten here before and recommended to friends, however friends said I shouldn’t go there its really poor, I couldn’t believe that as we had previously had great meals . We came today and it was poor, waited and hour for meal and it arrived cold and quality was not great, apart from fact loads of items not available in menu

A really nice pub with friendly staff and a lovely garden. Would recommend if all you want are drinks, but we've had two very disappointing meals there including inedible food, Sunday roasts so dry you would choke, cold steak, and missing ingredients/sides. Both times they said it was because the kitchen was busy, but when you've pre-booked a table is that really good enough? Plus we waited an hour for our meals to come out

Called in for a drink and snack on a sunny day. Quiet when we arrived at midday but by 12.30 the car park was full. Nice pint of Aspalls cider and baguettes for a snack. Service was friendly and although we had to wait for food the weather and view made it worthwhile.

For those of us who live in the area the history of the Ferry Boat in recent years has not been a happy one. There was a time, before Greene King got hold of it, when it was well run and doing the basics was a given. Yesterday evening was Monty Python's Cheese Shop sketch come to life in a pub. There are only ever 2 real ales available. Abbott was off when we arrived and the barrel of IPA ran out just after we ordered 2 pints and were seeking a third. A new barrel was put on later, but we have a very strong suspicion that the barrel had only just been delivered to the pub that day. The other drink I wanted to order was a lime and soda, but no lime cordial available. One of our small party turned up a little late, hence I returned to the bar to order another pint and a packet of crisps, but had to wait 5 mins before any member of staff appeared (it was very tempting to serve myself!). As a one-off, hey these things happen. The issue is that this sort of problem has become routine at the Ferry Boat in recent years and it feels as if the annual increase in customers due to summer somehow catches the pub by surprise. The fundamental for a pub is to have a supply of drinks and provide timely service. That's what justifies the prices charged. The Ferry Boat loves to play up it's long history and how it's reputedly England's oldest inn. Yet after arguably 1000 years Greene King still can't get the fundamentals right. The location is in a great setting with a very affluent local population on it's doorstep. Unfortunately most of that population despair about Greene King's management of the Ferry Boat. If Greene King is unable to run the location to it's full potential, which starts with getting the fundamentals right, please allow someone else to do so. There are plenty of pubs around that are well run, are well staffed and provide a level of service that attracts a lot of repeat business. That's what the Ferry Boat used to be like many years ago. Regrettably the dead hand of Greene King is upon it.

Beautiful location, however a lot of the tables outside hadn’t been cleared and ashtrays were full to the brim. Waited at the bar for over 10 minutes and no sight of any staff and when they did turn up they were not happy. We ordered two starters which were not expensive nor were they cheap, but when they arrived it was shocking. If you’re after sitting by the river with a drink then this is a nice spot but the service is awful.

Stayed here for a weekend break, near cambridge, staff are very nice, especially Connor, who was professional, polite, and knowledgeable, the food was good and they are large potions, especially the breakfast. Only criticisms are the fan downstairs in the kitchen can be heard in your room, this noise carries on until 10-10.30 in the evening. Also, in our room, the shower head over the bath was held up there with tape, so I had to try and hold it up to get the water to go onto me instead of just hitting the wall which is why I have only given 4 stars.

very nice place food plentiful breakfast huge room very clean a let down was the shower bracket broken looked tacky also you get a fan hum from kitchen during day stops about 10.30 be warned also running out of ipa and Abbotts on a sat early evening seems a bit stupid really but a big call out for Connor very professional

Lovely location, nice pint of Bira moretti, unfortunately couldn't enjoy food as pre booking required for Saturday lunch. Next time🙂. Update as under new management, enjoyed Saturday lunch prawn linguine X2, pint Moretti & Aspalls Cider , friendly service.

Very quaint pub alongside the river. Beautiful setting.

Great little hidden gem! Had a lovely stay

Food was fair but not something to make you want to go back. 1st choice not available, 2nd choice poorly presented and over battered. Chips good but very small portions , peas looked like they had dried out and had no taste. Went with a family party so I didn't make a scene and spoil it for the others. Service poor from the beginning, no atmosphere, staff gave the impression that they were doing you a favour by letting you be there and would have been happier if no one came to the premises.

Had a lovely lunch for my partners birthday. Great location by the river. Friendly staff, great service, excellent food.

What a delightful place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. Set in a rural idealic country setting with history. I found myself taking photos of the setting. Draw back sometimes area can be prone to flooding (mostly not serious) We visited friends who live locally to this establishment and thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience there. Very good service, very good food and really good atmosphere. Draw back sometimes area can be prone to flooding (mostly not serious), but this can add to the photo taking experience. Mr Nas Ali.

Nice tucked away pub near the river. We have been a couple of times and it was a bit messy early Sunday evening and seemed short of staff to clear tables. Felt for them as they were working flat out and the small team were friendly. Had the sea bass pea & mint risotto, meatless burger which was ok ( sides were skimpy) The Camembert sharing platter which is great vfm and guests enjoyed it. Cherry Bakewell dessert - ewwww. Tasted very processed. The glasses were very badly marked from dishwasher. Bit yuk but kept quiet about it as staff busy busy & overall the pub service is good. Overall this is typical Greene King vibes. See the menu so often and there’s something for everyone on it to fill a hole. Not a memorable dining experience but a nice pub with nice staff and somewhere we would go for a nice bite without any issues.

unique place, well recommended to families

A lovely pub with a beautiful riverside garden

Great food and ale. Well managed.

Busy Saturday lunch time. Staff pressed by customers but stayed professional. Would go again.

Great destination pub given the riverside location in the hamlet of Holywell. Friendly staff. I'm guessing the cook was having an off day when I went. BUT it was resolved by a friendly chap behind the bar. Will go again but for Drinks and a sit.

Great steak 🥩, I throughly enjoyed it. I’ll definitely be back!

Amazing place....Great Food and all by the most relaxing riverbank.

What a wonderful setting for lunch. Sitting near the riverside on a hot day. Reall Good Food Good Beer steaks cooked to perfection Lovely Staff. A lovely lunch in many ways

This is certainly one of the oldest pubs (I suspect). You go in and feel good. The food was excellent.

We went there for a Sunday roast, but unfortunately, we were very, very disappointed. Firstly, we ordered 2 pints of larger here comes the first problem. The first pint was OK, but sadly, the second pint was as flat as a pancake when I complained we were given a new pint, but unfortunately, that was flat too. Then, the bartender was very rude and argued we didn't know what we were talking about. Bad mistake as we were landlords We then asked for a menu, and it was just chucked on the bar in front of us. We ordered our roasts and then sat down. After a few minutes, a waitress came to our table with 2 meals, but sadly, not ours, she then spent the next few minutes going from table to table asking if the meals were theirs. Sadly, this happened twice more before we got ours. We wished we had accepted one of the other meals as what we were seved was the worst roast dinner ever. Not only was it inedible, but unfortunately, everything that was on the menu that came as part of the roast meal wasn't on the plate, The beef was more fat and gristle than actual beef, saying that the gristle and fat were more edible than the actual beef. We were recommended by friends about how nice the pub was, sadly it wasn't as expected. I know mistakes happen, but unfortunately surly not to that extent.

We have been coming here for years for food. Great service and very accommodating to a few requests on the menu. Lovely river on a nice day, great cosy feel on a cold day. Good food.

Had a wonderful evening meal the other night. The food was piping hot, very tasty and served with a smile. Dan the chef did an excellent job and made sure we had everything we needed. The pub has blankets and treats if you want to take your dog, which is such a nice touch. Looking forward to the summer and sitting out in the garden across from the river. This pub is well worth a visit, you will not be disappointed.

Had a 2 night stay last week, so wellcoming staff were very pleasant great breakfast and loverly meals rooms small but comfortable really enjoyed our stay, Christine and Stephen Kevan

We went for a sneaky breakfast at the Old Ferryboat Inn this morning. Boy, it's well worth the trip. This is a beautiful venue and location, right on the river. Julia and Dan gave us a warm welcome. The breakfast was amazing - nice and hot, with 2 THICK rashers of bacon (not that thin stuff that you can't taste), 2 meaty sausages, baked beans, hash browns, tomato, mushrooms, and lovely dippy egg. Sourdough toast and butter. Then a large pot of Earl Grey tea. What more could you want? Perhaps I shouldn't be telling everyone as the secret will be out - but I'd like them to remain in business, so go along and judge yourselves. You won't be disappointed.

Lovely location right next to the River Great Ouse. We hadn't been for quite a few years, but were recommended to try the breakfast and so have recently visited for evening meals and breakfast. We can highly recommend the breakfast, it is the best we have had locally for a long long time with good quality bacon and sausages. The service from Julia and her husband was very good and they were both very welcoming and obliging.

The older woman at the front of house that was doing the booking in was rude! And snappy when we got there! Talking to us like children! I’m 48 year old! It let the place down massively! The main food was perfect very tasty! We would go again based on the food but that front of house woman let it down sorry

Nice out of the way pub (most people have to drive here) with lovely grub, decent beer, reasonable prices and fab garden by the river.

This place seems to get good reviews so maybe we just came on a bad day, but it was nearly 45 minutes before we got our food, and nearly 30 minutes between our starter and the main course. The prawns in my prawn cocktail tasted of basically nothing, and the chips with my main course were dry and tasteless. When my wife asked for the gluten-free menu she got a very dismissive " scan the QR code on the main menu". When she couldn't do that because there was no phone data signal, she went back to the bar and a different member of the bar staff handed her a paper copy of the gluten-free menu, so there was actually a paper menu available all along. We won't be back.

Highly recommend this place. It has a great atmosphere and is situated by the river, so plenty of outdoor seating. All the food was excellent. Thank you to Danny, Julia and Shannon, the chefs of the day. The service was also very good. Pleasant and friendly staff. Will definitely be back.

Food delicious, wonderful staff, lovey pub. Been coming here for years, this was the nicest visit.

A great place for a beer and lunch in the summer.

Popped down for an impromptu dinner as it was such a lovely evening. Food arrived quickly and yet again was extremely tasty and filling. Friendly, efficient service and kudos to the chef as not had a bad meal here.

We called into the ferryboat I was in a campervan I asked the very helpfull landlady if we could have a meal and stay in our camper she said yes,so we had a meal and a few drinks and stayed in the carpark in our camper,and better still they had a great variety of breakfasts that we also had before leaving, I would also mention her staff who were very efficient and helpful and it's a beautiful location beside the river.

The place is really picturesque, bar areas very inviting and staff welcoming, so it was a huge disappointment that the bedroom areas did not meet the standards we expected after our initial arrival. As soon as you leave the bar areas it looks quite run-down, the rooms and showers are tiny and some have a huge extractor fan just outside the windows. We were shown three rooms before finding one that was acceptable. This was entirely due to Connor (staff member) who was SO patient and polite - he really is a huge assett to the place and we were very grateful to him. The rooms were clean and the food was excellent - including a very good freshly cooked breakfast.

Discusting price for a kids small carton £3.70 you can buy 3 of these for £1.80

If you don't book you can't drop in and order food? Regular pub for 42 years. What a let down! Put some staff on for a busy weekend. Greene King, you have broken a local pub!

Had to wait for 10 minutes to get a drink, had qué jumping people that the staff were happy to serve, very disappointing.

Moored up here overnight, had a great evening meal and a fantastic breakfast, thank you Julia👍👍 the staff were very friendly and helpful, highly recommended a visit.

Only had overnight stay here. Attractive location next to river. To access bedroom from bar we had to go through a conference room where meeting taking place! We didn’t have food or use bar. On first entering room went to use loo to be met with the remnants of a bowel movement in toilet bowl! Room and en-suite otherwise clean. Bed comfortable but no headboard. No bedside tables-no room for any. Unable to fully close one of bedroom windows. Bed is directly under the other window. Decor and fittings v tired. Room v small, double room but small double bed has to be against a wall - not ideal- person next to wall has to climb over one person or to bottom of bed to get up! En suite tiny - towels hung next to and above toilet, no other space. Felt like a 1970s guest house. Barely acceptable.We wouldn’t return. We paid over £80 for room only. Left early morning without using shower as it was so tiny.

All we wanted after a walk was a pint of coke, crisps, friendly service and not to be over charged, sadly we received non of these. The pub does not sell pints of coke, no crisps, patronising female bar staff and £15 on what was 3 half's of coke and a lemonade. I have been to this pub many times before nut not for a year so I hope this is a one off. The question I have, is why do pubs in the south set the threshold for service and value so low? I was in the North and Scotland last week on work and every experience was good.

This is the perfect place for a Bank holiday weekend stop off for a drink and bite to eat, and enjoy the views of the river with the family

Friendly welcoming atmosphere and great service. Good quality food with plenty of menu choices. Would definitely come again

Great service ,friendly staff and wonderful food

Booked into the hotel for two night stay. Looked nice in the bar area, however when booked in the young lady just gave us our room key, very little directions where to go. Walked through a large room, looked like an unused function room, very messy. The door to the stairs was in need of paint!! We were given room 5, oh my goodness what a dreary room, it was dark, unwelcoming, could not think of spending two nights there, went back down stairs, and spoke to the young lady, we got moved to room 1, yes lighter, better view, but compact is an understatement, it looked like a single room having a double bed, no room for bedside cabinets.Nothing like the one on the website. The bathroom was a struggle to use due to the size of it, shower temperamental, in need of an upgrade!! Food and service was good, but did run out of some of the things on the menu (risotto on Saturday, roast beef and pork on Sunday), breakfast was good, however little choice on the continental side, missing items on both mornings. Would consider visiting again if they sort the rooms out, as it’s in a lovely area.

Lovely evening spent at the Ferry Boat. There was 13 of us eating so we had booked ahead and had been asked to preorder our meals. The food was hot, as described and very tasty. We were celebrating a birthday and we were allowed to bring a cake and they brought it out to us after the meal and provided plates. We were all happy with our experience, the staff were friendly and welcoming and the pub had a lovely atmosphere.

We had not been to the Ferry boat for some considerable time, as past experience regarding service and food very poor. However took friends yesterday for lunch, and service and new food menu excellent. Let's hope it continues.

An old classic pub that I have been going to for years since a young child and a pub everyone knows in the lovely sleepy village of Holywell.. It is a lovely pub to sit in, the location is really nice and I have always been fascinated with the history and the ghost, Julie. A cosy pub but unfortunately it has gone down hill alot over the years. The service is friendly enough, they are nice young people behind the bar but unfortunately most of them do not know how to work in a pub/restaurant and need alot of training still..it seems like they just hire young people and put them out without not much training. Alot of mistakes are made. It's not just the one time. We do come here alot as we love the village. The prices are insane. Just as bad if not worse than London prices. They don't have prices on the menu for beers or soft drinks and seem to make up prices atleast change them regularly. For example a Moretti and half a diet coke wil cost you over £9. I used to loved coming here for a few pints In a lovely cosy pub but unfortunately the prices are far too high now. I haven't tried the food in a long time as it is far too much. Very disappointed in this place as it is a rip off and I feel it could be such a lovely pub. I miss the old days 😔

When finishing my 3 course meal, a young, male member of staff with braces call me a “fat arse” and mentioned how the kitchen had “ran out of food” because of my simple order. Will not be returning!

We had a two night stay B & B and ate dinner here too. A fantastic relaxing pub, lots of history and atmosphere. Food very nice, service very good and staff very friendly. This alone would score 5 stars. The only thing letting the stay and our score down was our room, (no3) it was in need of a good makeover and clean. We approached a helpful member of staff on our last day and told him about our room, he kindly reduced the cost of our stay. We would not hesitate to eat here again and would come back and stay once the rooms have been attended too.

The setting is lovely, next to the river and looked beautiful with the sun shining. We opted for the beef and turkey Sunday lunch. The good arrived very quickly and tasted lovely. The veg were fresh and the beef cooked to perfection. Desserts and coffee were as described. Service was great and the staff friendly with the exception of a slightly school headmistress type lady who seemed to be in charge. She could perhaps adopt a more friendly manner which is more welcoming. The only disappointing aspect was that the door to the outside seating was constantly being left opened so it got quite drafty at times. A fellow diner kept getting up and down to shut it and his companion ended up sitting with her coat on. If you feel the cold you may wish to bring an extra layer. Would definitely visit again.

Coffee machine still not working, over a week now! We were happy to have instant but when we wanted hot milk we’re told it’s against company policy, strange it wasn’t last week. The lady who served us was very abrupt and really quite rude. It’s such a shame because in the week it’s completely different, happy friendly staff who can’t do enough for you. Come on Ferry Boat, sort it out!! Also when we arrived at 8 all doors were locked!

Been going over the years and was the old local for me. Recently returned and the food was excellent for the whole party. I recommend the chicken in a basket 🙌🏻

Went for lunch on Easter Sunday and we all had the roast. Food was absolutely fantastic. Service was brilliant and the Ferry Boat Inn is in a beautiful setting. We will all definitely return

Food was lovely and reasonably priced. They were understaffed especially for a sunny Bank Holiday.1 girl serving drinks and taking food orders 1 girl serving food. Both very polite and helpful. Did a grand job under the circumstances

Food was excellent only gripe was the Yorkshire puds where over cooked

One of our favourite locations for a quick break, next to the Great Ouse river

When tasked with presiding over the fork at River Great Ouse, none be more qualified than the Old Ferry Boat. With the literal embodiment of charm, sophistication, and warmth that only accompanies lifelong friendship, this beacon shines far brighter than the greatest of lighthouses. And of course, their seating is comprised of cozy upholstery that one does not sit upon, but is rather held in a firm yet tender embrace, as the laughter and joyful chit chat of patrons dances about. Be it just passing through, or as part of a dedicated visit to St. Ives, a trip to the Old Ferry Boat is a must.

My parents recently held their Golden Wedding celebration in the function room. The staff were very attentive throughout the whole process from booking upto and including the day itself. The food was delicious and plentiful with all guest commenting on how tasty it was. We were allowed advance access to the room to decorate it and at no point felt rushed. All this combined led to a very memorial and special day. Thank you!