The Boat House in South Oxfordshire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

This pub is in a brilliant location, looks great and the interior is smart. However, my family of 5 booked a table for 1.30pm for lunch. It was my daughters birthday. As we went in the customers wanting drinks were 6 deep queuing in 3 queues. There were 2/3 people behind the bar. Everything was done electronically which took time and we were told to order our food via the app. We eventually ordered our food (after trying to download the app) and the waiting period was (at that time) 90 minutes. It went down to 60 minutes soon after but we still didn't get our food until mid afternoon. The food was poor. All that you put down to experience - but my daughter clearly asked for a 0% gin and tonic and she got served a normal one. In her case she cannot have alcohol for medical reasons and this could have caused a serious issue. We returned it and it was exchanged, but it should not have happened. My advice to Greene King is focus on the customer experience and not rely on technology.

The staff are very friendly and offer an amazing service, we had burgers and wings, absolutely stunning. Definitely returning 🫡

Had a lovely drink on the terrace over looking the river this afternoon. Service was great and staff lovely. There’s no better location either!

Absolutely beautiful pub . Lovely welcome and fabulous ambience. Food was gorgeous… we would definitely go back for another visit would highly recommend 👍🏻

Fantastic pub in a wonderful location next to the river. Staff were super helpful and accommodating, booking us in as a large group at the last minute due to "rain stopping play" for a planned family picnic. Great range of tasty food, easy for kids and even coped with the cockerpoo! Would definitely recommend!

Flying business visit! Great pint of ale and lunch served promptly. I would recommend the lunch menu for a great deal!

Came here for a sunday afternoon around 4 :30 for a roast. Staff were friendly, pub is full of TV's showing footbal ( so if thats not your thing don't bother). We ordered 2 sunday beef roasts. The meat was tough, well done and not pink as advertised, gravy was very thick and tepid, roast potatoes were dry, yorkshire was cold, veg was not fresh but frozen, I didn't bother with the caulifower. Mens toilets were awful. 2 drinks each plus two roasts £58

A warm welcome from the pub manager set the scene for a very pleasant hour spent beside the Thames. Good traditional food and nice friendly staff completed the experience.

Great atmosphere, relaxing and friendly workers nothing is to much for them. Great lunch deal and kids menu. Will be back for a roast next week

Fantastic service, friendly staff, very quick service. Food was great and the weekly special was very attractive given the Australian Exchange Rate at about £15 for 2 mains ✅✅ So picturesque right on the Thames with Swans swimming by.

I’m very dissatisfied with the experience I encountered with the employees on the bar today. I ordered a drink and got turned down, once I had walked away the employees started talking about me which is very unprofessional and rude. Would not recommend.

We had booked a table for 6 for Sunday lunch at 1pm. We used the app to order drinks and food - 2 cokes took 30mins to be delivered. 30 mins after placing our lunch order from the Sunday lunch menu we were advised the one vegetarian option wasn’t available and to chose from the main menu which we did. There were also no pigs in blankets available which I thought was poor on a Sunday menu. The food was very average, not very hot and the broccoli was mostly stalk. Our changed order was £5.10 less than paid and no one offered a refund - I had to explain twice and go to the bar to sort out the refund for unavailable food. The service was awful and we skipped dessert and coffees as we didn’t think we’d get served in time as we had a boat ride booked. Great location but they could learn a lot about service and a quality roast dinner from Wetherspoons and Toby.

Came here last year on holiday and remembered that it was good. Went Wednesday 22nd and it was better than I remembered. Has the pie. It was very tasty and very large. Was so full couldn’t have dessert. If we’re in the area again we will definitely be back.

Lovely food and service. We were staying up the road for four days with friends and went here for food and drinks twice. Good selection of ales on tap plus lots of other drinks, good selection of food on offer, even had a dog menu which was great for our dogs. Nothing not to like good food and drinks in a lovely location by the river at a fair price.

Got no issues with the place. Staff seem to be a lot more on the ball lately and we were here when extremely busy. Seems like there’s a lot of snobby people on here that expect everything for nothing

Gents toilets smelled disgusting, tiled floor was cracked and wet - looked like a radiator had been removed as there was a hole in the floor. Slow food prep, took 40 minutes to arrive, I ordered a Senior meal of fish and chips …. And there a lump of greasy batter and hardly any fish … certainly will not be eating that meal in this pub again. Very disappointed.

'Customer service? Huh? You've lost us!' Bad start, terrible finish on a quiet Friday evening! I'd driven so ordered an alcohol-free Guinness: glass, can, unceremoniously dumped, pour it yourself as we can't be bothered, £5. Round two: I'll try some food. And yet, they could not deliver the advertised vegan burger because they lacked suitable bread. I went bunless. Having failed to deliver a burger basic, you'd expect them to perhaps make an effort to compensate. Wrong: tiny burger, a sprinkle of salad and a few chips, without the advertised onion rings, that left everyone I was with asking what of Earth I'd ordered. Highlighting the disappointing rip-off that had arrived to the staff, I requested a partial refund, only to be informed they'd just take the whole disappointing mess back and give me a full refund! Wow, it's rare to encounter such a bullish, disastrous failure to overcome what was clearly shocking service and abysmal value for money. Standard Greene King, I guess: not for royalty, more for peasants with more money than sense.

Don’t often leave reviews, but found this place to offer exceptional service and attention to detail, so I am making an exception. All of staff were very attentive and I’m looking forward to coming back.

Came across this place on our walk. Food was delicious, the place is lovely and clean. Staff were very lovely and helpful. Absolutely lovely pub. Definitely will visit again!

We have had lunch on several occasions in the past which have been most enjoyable and decided to return.. We saw a notice board stating there was a delay of possibly 20 minutes as there was only one chef in the kitchen. We ordered our meal and actually waited 50 minutes and noticed another couple who had arrived at the same time had actually eaten their meal and left before we had been served. Eventually our fish and chips arrived I had ordered a small plate from the senior menu the fish consisted of mostly a very crunchy batter with very little actual fish. We were extremely disappointed with the meal which was not up to the usual standard.

After frequenting this establishment over the last couple of days, we returned for a final evening drink at 22.50 only to be told the bar was shut - despite several patrons sitting with full drinks and advertising saying they close at 23.00. A very disappointing...

Went for quick birthday diner with the wife and two kids. Food was incorrectly delivered, steak was terrible and pepper sauce lumpy. I asked for a takeaway box for my wife's burger, and the very rude staff told me they don't have. Circa 85 pounds...

Dirty glass dirty looks from staff really rude towards us will not be going back went for lunch ordered drinks and walked out

Beautiful pub by the river nice atmosphere délicieux food n dessert 🍨 love it il come back with family for sure 😋

One of the most beautiful spots in Wallingford with great food, friendly service and good atmosphere. Also great to watch any sports. HIghly recommended.

I love this pub, beautiful little place right by the river, staff are friendly, food is always good. If you fancy a nice lunch in a serene setting would highly recommend it

Excellent food, and good prices, very friendly staff and on top of that, it's right on the banks of The Thames, highly recommend a visit 👍

Good value food but whole place in need of a refurb. Chipped paintwork, torn seats on chairs, generally tired appearance

I really like this pub and this is my second review on The Boathouse Wallingford. The staff are really great people and they make you feel like you at home, the food is great as well.

Called in for the first time for years. Welcome from Ellie to us and the dog was outstanding! Love the doggy bar. Ordered from Zac, who was equally attentive.. Tables thoroughly cleaned between customers. One of the best burgers ever and the chips were crisp...

Had a great time at the Boathouse in Wallingford. Great bar staff, very friendly and fast service. There was a great atmosphere.

Been in a few times due to working in the area lovely pub by the river great food and lovely staff can’t wait to bring my pup over

Came for a lunch and food was really good. Pub is in a really beautiful location. They had a large beer garden which was nice

Great pub, friendly staff, brilliant food, very good value and very dog friendly providing treats and water would recommend to anyone

Beautiful pub by river Thame with very friendly, cozy atmosphere. Perfect place to watch any sport. Delicious food and always welcoming staff.

Nice place with great atmosphere, very friendly staff, delicious food and perfect pint. Highly recommended, will be back soon.

Great pub with lovely atmosphere, delicious food and very friendly staff. Highly recommended place by river.

Location is something else. Staff went above and beyond to make sure me and the family were looked after. Food great

Absolutely cracking atmosphere with the rugby on pre fireworks. Great friendly staff and good range off beer

Very rude guy behind the bar. We booked a table for a birthday meal but wish we had just walked out after being greeted by such a rude barman. Everything we asked for was such an effort! Shame 😡

Stopped by after walk with my dog and friends. Lovely pub by river with amazing food (great deals 2 mains for £14.49), very friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Also good to place to watch sports. I can definitely recommend it.

Had a great time here whilst visiting the area. Location is amazing and staff were super friendly. Good prices and food quality.

Visited the Boathouse & enjoyed the riverside views. We had lunch - the fish & chips were tasty and the staff were very attentive, we look forward to visiting again soon.

It is a great location by the river and the staff were helpful and reasonably quick. However, the food could be better.

Nice location and friendly staff but I'd strongly advise avoiding the food. Vegetarian Katsu curry was overcooked and burned (hidden by sauce), Bacon and cheese burger was also very overcooked and the bacon was almost pure fat, macaroni and cheese was dried out and nasty....

Honestly the most amazing pub, ciaran, Harvey and Ian could not do enough to make sure our visit was great. Attentive and exceptional customer service .. thank you for making out visit great x

If I was the managing director of Green King on a large salary I would be utterly ashamed of the poor quality of service and terrible food. Four pieces of limp matter pretending to be fried squid for £6.99!!! Had the appearance of sliced grey...

i wouldn’t normally complain about pubs like this and it is unusual for me to do so however i’m unsure if he was the manager or not, but he was incredibly rude not just to me and my friend who had just popped in for...

Lovely food Parma violet and rhubarb and custard cider, Used greene king season ticket free drink and 10% off win win many thanks to bar maid Jain and duty manager.

The Boat House was a fantastic venue for our meet and greet prior to our Reunion, Staff we’re brilliant hosts and dealt with our rowdy bunch with humour and respect. The setting was also outstanding and well worth a visit, Thankyou very much.

Attended the boathouse a week ago now with a few friends for a catch up drink. The bar lady Caoimhe was super lovely and friendly, sitting by the river was lovely and the music playing was great too.

Nice place to be,staff are friendly, the food is delicious,nice cocktails and a very good view at Thames River.

Food terrible, staff rude ,left our meal inside when we said we were outside overpriced tripe if I had not gone in to see where the food was we would not have got it!!! AVOID 🤮

Tried the steak pie, nice gravy and pastry was ok but only 4 pieces of tough meat inside. Scampi and chips were just about ok, the overall experience was disappointing.

Best pub I’ve been to in a long time, the staff are amazing, couldn’t be more welcoming, felt like a regular straight away, the food is outstanding, the drinks come prompt and overall a very smashing pub to attend. Shelly caoimhe molly Brianan ciaran and...

Staff are the best of staff, never met any staff that made us welcome enough to buy us a drink. What a star!

Tuesday lunch time and we decided to sit and relax by the river for lunch. The Boat House appeared to fit the requirement. Lovely location and plenty of outside eating area. The menu was as I expected from this type of pub with many of...

We had originally made a booking for our party at The Town Arms next door. However we were delayed in traffic and late for our time-slot so the manager decided to be extremely rude to us and told us to leave! We left and went...

Came here while visiting Wallingford for the first time because my SO lives here and the view of the Thames is absolutely beautiful. Not to mention the food is absolutely banging. Had the burger and chips and I’ve never had a better burger. The burger...

Great pub, good atmosphere, perfect for football and a great range of food. Amazing location on the river which is great when sunny in the summer.

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Great views, great beer, great staff Great vibe just off the river perfect for the summer and sunny days, excellent food too

With out doubt this pub is run for the staff… music is loud and total not appropriate for the setting… not sure what type of atmosphere the manager is trying to set… will definitely not be back and will not be recommending to my customers...

This was our first visit to Wallingford and the Boat House. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. The orders app wasn't working, but I didn't have to wait a long time to order our meals. We really liked the fact that the pub...

Had Friday lunch here. Very enjoyable meal so delicious and good value. The service was also excellent, helpful, and friendly! Relaxing experience with a Stunning view of the river🥰 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, We’re coming again &again❤️❤️❤️❤️

This place is great! The atmosphere is chill and cool, busy Sunday afternoon but the staff is also really friendly. You can tell making the customers happy is their main priority. The food is pretty good, a little wait but understandable as they are full....

Took a nice drive out to Wallingford today to see castle ruins and walk on Thames with my partner. We thought we would eat here as it looked good. Was nicely situated, Picturesque and had it all. Great service, Excellent food with good variety and...

We thought we’d try it out as by the river and a sunny day. Lovely location, clean, super helpful and friendly staff. Food was good, went out of there way to help me adapt a meal for one of our family. Couldn’t ask for more...

Came for my daughters 18th birthday long wait for food but totally understand as short staff, they were doing there best to help everyone, we loved it, also thank you for the manager who actually came out personally to apologise for the wait, we will...

Great food, friendly service and dog friendly too!!!. Very busy but still get served quickly. The best place in Wallingford for river view, we had a lovely time thank you. Will be visiting again for next bank holiday.

We visited the Boat House on a Friday afternoon for food, set in a fantastic location on the river it was a great place to enjoy a bite to eat on a sunny afternoon. We both had the Korean BBQ Chicken burger which was superb...

Would love to give this place a higher rating, but unfortunately never made it inside There are mooring rings outside, another boat moored and not one sigh stating No Mooring. So thought nice place to stop for lunch. Just finished tying up when a waiter...

Lovely setting right on Riverside. Food good although very pub grub menu. Fairly good value for money. Good range of beers. Dog friendly (water and biscuits). Spoilt (for us) by 3 large TVs in the main eating area although volume was low and background music...

After a torrid couple of years this fantastically located river side pub has started to improve. The new manager has turned the place around and it is becoming the venue it always should have been. Rarely long queues at the bar, food arriving at a...

We came in on Saturday night and were served by Ciaran and Caoihme, they were so lovely to us and really welcoming. Thank you for making our night amazing

Excellent couple of nights spent in The Boat House. Treats for the dogs which were receiving lots of attention from the landlord & his family. The landlord even got a table from outside to accommodate our party of 6 plus 2 dogs so we could...

Went to the boathouse for a drink and food service was excellent and staff were very friendly and helpful definitely recommend.

Excellent service friendly staff fast service came in to watch the football food was lovely quick service for food too will be back

Flew over from Spain 🇪🇸 To spend time with her on her 21st birthday 🎂 🥳 What great service 👏 from Kiran behind the bar Really have made the evening great one. Brilliant customer service Many thanks Josh

Lovely setting by the river. Walked in and a friendly welcome straight away. Easy to find a table - well spaced out. Waitress came over to offer our greyhound some water which was a great start. Decent menu, fast service, lovely food and attentive staff...

Went here tonight for a 30th birthday meal and celebration. Staff were friendly and welcoming on arrival, the kitchen was being manned single handed, but all eleven meals came out in excellent time and all together. Food was fantastic, the chickpea and sweet potato curry...

Had so much fun!! The view was amazing , the food and drinks were awesome and the stuff was so friendly and attentive to us ! Couldn’t recommend more!!!

Decent experience quality boys so get down here lads. Proper little gaff drinks are double decent ooo😋

Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Drinks were served really quickly and food was great. Great place.

just came in for a drink, service was amazing and staff were very friendly. Definitely worth a visit :)

Great service, lovely beer and always a good night W friends. Will defo recommend- always fun. 👍👍👍👍👍

We came over during the daytime on new year day. The staff were friendly and provided water for my dog. The drinks were a very good price and they had a good selection. Didn’t try the food but what I saw looked decent. Shout out...

Came up from Portsmouth to visit friends and family. Had a lovely time. Great deal of 2 meals for about £14. Bargain really. Was dog friendly too

Great service, staff went above and beyond to look for a pub game. Found us monopoly. Would recommend to anyone for food or drinks

It was amazing!!!! Elsa was incredible and my daughter was so happy!! ♥️ Thank you so much! It was also an amazing price, staff were great all morning and breakfast was fab! Such a great event.

We came here for lunch on Saturday. I had been before, but quite a few years ago. We both ordered from their 2 meals for £13.50 menu. I went for the all day brunch and my girlfriend had the chicken and mushroom pie with chips....

Just got back from having our Xmas meal here,had an amazing time the manager couldn’t do enough for us all 👍 Still full up from all the food that we had What a fantastic clean place Was 5 🌟 all the way Pub clean Staff...

The aperol spritz Zack made was honestly sublime. Considering it it was his first time making it, I couldn’t be more impressed with the final drink and really couldn’t fault it. Next time I want an aperol, I know where I’ll be coming! Big up...

Booked for family of 9 and 4 well behaved dogs, we all had different meals which all came out very quickly, and were all very well presented and all nicely cooked and plenty of it, we all enjoyed ourselves and the young lad who served...

Enjoyed the visit, kept it simple, burger and chips and a Peroni. Great river view and nice to take it in sat outside for some of the time. No frills but quick service and good pub grub.

Not only having experienced extremely bad customer service. We waited for chips, only noticed that other customers were served before us. After waiting 30 minutes, I asked a group how long did they wait for their chips. Apparently, 10 minutes. We were the only family...

The setting saves this place as the food is average (think frozen pub food) and service is poor. I don’t think the bar tender had ever poured a pint before and the waitress didn’t think about bringing cutlery to our table with the food and...

Absolutely terrible experience in here on a bank holiday monday, you have 2 people on the bar not a manager in sight by the looks of it, a new girl by the looks of it and it's busy, the poor girl looks under pressure, and...

Recently had a quick lunch at the Boat House, have to say we were disappointed. The location of the place is lovely, right on the river but sadly that was the best part of our visit. Whilst we only had light lunches of a tuna...

Vegetarians beware: I ordered a vegetarian mushroom and ale pie but once I started eating it I realised it had chicken in it!