The Boat House Dining in North Down

Thanks to David and the amazing chef's. Blown away by the food. This place goes under the radar a little. Food was outstanding. Was good value for the tasting menu. Will definitely be back again👌

I visited this Restaurant today with my Mother who is in a wheelchair. I had checked beforehand and saw that it was accessible for a disabled person. Unfortunately although there was access, the toilet was up a flight of stairs. My Mother managed this with great difficulty but it would have been impossible for someone permanently using a wheelchair. Perhaps the website should mention this? I asked for a Bloody Mary, and was told by our lovely waitress Agnes that they didn’t serve this quite normal cocktail. The menu was quite limited and not the same one as shown on the website. We decided not to eat at The Boathouse. The staff were quite apologetic and said they were hoping to make changes to the Restaurant to accommodate all guests. As we didn’t eat anything I can only comment on the accessibility and drinks menu!

I would like to thank my son Andy for a brilliant night out at The Boat House Dining. What can I say about the food but OMG it was amazing. Cooked to perfection every course and the wine , was out of this world . Dave, the Waitress and the Chef did my son proud 👏 . Thank you for a fantastic experience l had dinning here last night. Amazing.

We visited the Boathouse for a special birthday meal, the service was exceptional and all of the courses on the Taster menu were fabulous. We were so impressed by the flavours, presentation and attention to detail.The wine pairing was a great experience and we gained so much from David sharing his knowledge on all the wines, grapes and vineyards. Overall we had a fantastic evening in the Boathouse and we would recommend it to anyone visiting Boathouse.

A fine dining experience. Ethically and/or locally sourced ingredients turned into beautifully presented, delicious food. Service impeccable.Highly recommend.

Our family group experienced the taster menu on Saturday with the wine flight. It certainly was wow! An explosion of flavours in your mouth. All courses were perfectly presented and tasted amazing. The selected wines really complemented the food and I loved the Californian Viognier. Our waiters were knowledgeable and friendly and the whole experience was awesome. Nearly 5 hours of food and wine heaven! The restaurant catered for my burger eating son too! The building is full of character. Highly recommend.

If I could give it more than 5* I would. Jonny and the team providing the best service and the food is outstanding. They never get it wrong.

We were surprised when we arrived at the boathouse, because it looked like an old boathouse! The restaurant was unexpected, delightful. Food excellent. Staff lovely. A wonderful find and thoroughly to be recommended.

This was such a great meal! The atmosphere was really nice, the staff were super attentive and friendly, and the food was interesting and delicious :)

Our visit for dinner last night was the first of what will certainly be many more. The welcome we received, as well as the quality and inventiveness of the cuisine, were of the very highest order. We stuck to the a la carte menu although were tempted by the Tasting Menu and were not disappointed. The fusions of different tastes were remarkable. The choice of wines and the advice from the sommelier, who really knows everything about each wine, were superb. All in all, this was by far the best meal we have experienced for a long long time.

We have been coming to the Boat House for quite a few years, and the food, the wine and service are consistently of the highest standard. This is without doubt the best restaurant in the Bangor area.

Well balanced dishes Local produce Intriguing wines Great atmosphere and service Town centre, Marina location

My husband and I visited on a Friday night in Jan for my birthday. From the minute we were greeted at the door and shown to our seats, until we left 4 hours later we had a very special dining experience. The only option that night was a six course tasting menu which we had booked for. We were presented with the Gin menu to start which we availed off (rude not too). We then had our six courses which included a further two amuse-bouche during the meal. We chose the wine pairings to match our meal. The Sommelier was very knowledgeable and explained each wine in detail before our food arrived. With the tasting menu you don't get a menu but they do ask if you don't like specific food types or have any allergies. It made the night more enjoyable trying to guess your next course by the wine you just got poured. At the end of the night we finished with another gin and were presented with a printed menu with my name on it as "my birthday menu," lovely touch. I can't praise the boat house enough for the evening we had. Amazing time with great food, wine and chat in a very relaxed atmosphere. Thanks again

The restaurant feels intimate and classy with the table s well spaced. We had the five course with matching wines. We got to share a dessert and cheese so that was a bonus plus 2 amuse-bouches, so amazing variety of tastes. The wines were perfect from champagne to start, white, red, and dessert wine. The sommelier/maitre d' was so knowledgeable about the food and matching wines and took time to explain and check for allergies and preferences and satisfaction. The waitress was perfect also, sorry i didn't get names. If you want to spoil yourself this is the place to go. We stayed in the salty dog across the road on a amazing value package on Wednesday and thursdays

Check with your bank manager before you book! Cost us (2) well over £100 for lunch & we didn’t have a starter! It’s also Nuvel cuisine and you will most probably have to get a snack on the way home! The service was excellent but it wasn’t for us! Far too expensive for our liking and there are far too man good restaurants now to spend that much money for 1/2 a meal & I don’t care how good the food is!

We enjoyed the sautéed prawns dish but the rocket salad was just a few leaves. Garlic bread was very nice. Overall a good dish and at 8GBP was a reasonable price. Paid 27GBP for Lobster with pasta and in all honesty was very dissatisfied with...

We visited the Boat House last night for our wedding anniversary. The experience starts from the minute you take your seat with amazing service and attention to detail. Even though there was a busy vibe the waiting team make you feel like you are the...

Dinner for 4 on a Thursday night. Probably the best meal I have ever had and definitely the best service I have ever experienced. A lovely atmosphere in a small intimate venue. Food was amazing, and the chef was extremely flexible catering with no notice...

We celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary with a meal for family and a close friend. The 7-course tasting menu was based on the Great British Menu entry by Andy Scollick, the Head Chef. The food was fabulous and the service fast, efficient and friendly but...

It was our first time dinning at the Boat House and we where not disappointed. The entire experience from beginning to end was simply sensational. The staff, the food, wine and ambience simply 1st class. I would highly recommend the Great British tasting menu with...

We had a lovely meal tonight, the first time we'd been back in two years. The staff were very attentive and we were most impressed that they had printed a special menu with my name on for my birthday. We had our wedding reception here...

Just had the most AMAZING meal from the Sail Away Menu from the Boathouse. The food was Incredible!! The instructions were straightforward as my husband was able to follow them and plate me up the most enticing gorgeous plates of food for my Birthday dinner....

What a place! Had dinner there this evening and it was an absolute joy. I urge everyone to try this place because it’s a truly amazing night out.

Not much more I can say about this place that I haven’t already - absolute top class from start to finish. Outstanding food, flawless service, pristine setting. Went for the 5-course tasting menu, highlight was the sea bass and tarragon veloute, simply magnificent. These are...

This young Chef really knows how to make the most of local produce, presentation and as for the tastes and textures..... We had the 5 course Taster menu with accompanying Cru wines. Started off with a Gin from the amazing selection of both local and...

My husband and I enjoyed our first date night post lock down at the Boat House and were delighted with our choice ! The setting was beautiful the candlelit cosy cellar downstairs , the food was mouth watering & the service was wonderful too. Any...

We selected the restaurant due to my wife who was here with friends and loved the place so with her birthday coming up we decided to come here and it was a good choice. We went for the 7 course dinner with the wine pairing...

The kitchen team designed a bespoke 7 course vegetarian tasting menu for my wife and I had the omnivore tasting menu. Both were truly excellent. Would highly recommend this restaurant

Myself and my wife have just returned home from having a beautiful meal in The Boat House restaurant. What can I say.....the whole evening from beginning to end was exceptional. The staff, ambiance and the food, cocktails and wines made for one of those nights...

My husband and I visited the Boat House for the seven course tasting menu with wine pairings. Absolutely everything that came out of the kitchen was perfectly spectacular! The fresh local ingredients and culinary magic make this food pretty stunning! The wine pairings made the...

Our experience at the Boathouse was simply outstanding. The food was impeccable. I had the pigeon as a starter which was cooked to perfection. My main was the lamb which was stunning. Each plate had a mixture of complimentary flavours. My partner's meals were equally...

First meal out since lockdown and worth the wait. Opted for the 5-course tasting menu, sensational from start to finish. Highlight was the stone bass course, packed full of flavour, every mouthful was a delight. Service as outstanding as ever, special shout out to David,...

I have always wanted to try this restaurant and really wish I had before now! I treated my mum to dinner on a busy Saturday night post lockdown. We really wanted a fine dining evening, a relaxed evening where we could enjoy the food/wine and...

During these very difficult times The team at the Boathouse Dining have triumphed again. We had their Dine at Hime Sail Away Menu last night and the attention to detail from Andy Sollick supported by Johnny at front of house made it; The Best Take...

We had the most wonderful meal at the Boat House for a friend's birthday. I loved the intimate, yet friendly and fun atmosphere, The whole experience was fantastic and the level of service was second to none, and made the whole experience very special. The...

We had the most wonderful meal at the Boat House for a friend's birthday. I loved the intimate, yet friendly and fun atmosphere, The whole experience was fantastic and the level of service was second to none, and made the whole experience very special. The...

My husband, myself and four more booked to celebrate my birthday last weekend. I really had no idea what to expect so was thrilled at the sheer quality of food, wine and service. We opted for the tasting menu (which was expertly modified for two...

Absolutely fabulous. Great atmosphere. We had the tasting menu. Can't rate it highly enough. Jonathon and staff were brilliant. Really friendly and extremely efficient.

I have been a regular customer and fan of this restaurant since when it was opened by the very well known Chef Joery Castel and his brother Jasper. We have regularly visited sine but last night I went with my wife and we were blown...

A couple of times a year we visit, this is a sophisticated restaurant. Short menu with interesting choices, very good quality, clear tastes well presented seasonal and local food! It’s what we all want isn’t it? Excellent imaginative wine choices for instance I had a...

Food incredible, wine fantastic and wonderfully presented. Granted, it's not the cheapest place in the world but the whole event is an absolute adventure. The only regret was not going for the 7 course taster menu and the only disappointment was when it had come...

We opted for the 7 course tasting menu. It did not disappoint. Stunning dishes served by wonderfully knowledgeable staff and fabulous wine. The Boat House is a top class venue, cant wait to come back.

A very warm welcome on arrival followed by 1st class service from beginning to end. Food superb with a good choice of wine. Highly recommend this restaurant

Would definitely recommend. It was perfect from start to finish. The service was excellent and the food was delicious,so flavoursome and well presented. I went with a friend and neither of us could fault it in any way. Far exceeded our expectations. The chef is...

Went here for Sunday lunch as a special birthday treat. We arrived at 2 pm and were a little disconcerted to find ourselves dining alone. So glad we stayed. Jonny the manger made us very welcome and gave us his undivided attention throughout. After ordering...

We have now been to the Boathouse 5 times and it has been excellent on every visit. Jonathan and the staff are very welcoming, attentive and polite. The food and wine are delicious especially the Garzon Tannant!! If you want to have good food and...

Some friends had been mentioning the Boathouse for some time but we had never visited . Last minute decision - booked Sunday Lunch - it was just fabulous. The food is spectacular- the presentation beyond immaculate. Flavours are amazing. It’s not a “big feed” place...

Fantastic dinner and service, really cannot fault anything. Was even better as we had a Sweetr voucher to use. Lovely touch at the end as we were presented with our own personalised tasting menu souvenir. Will definitely return and strongly recommend for a special night...

The hubby and I were lucky enough to enjoy a visit to celebrate our birthdays thanks to Groupon (this place would otherwise unfortunately be out of our price range) food was just as excellent as on out last visit a year ago, service and atmosphere...

Splendid Sunday lunch served by very friendly and efficient team Multiple gin based cocktails were a good start Menu was varied and included a delicious salmon amuse-bouche. Soup dish was just what was needed with a chill northerly wind blowing outside followed by cod which...

As it was the reception lunch for a Civil Partnership we had the entire place to ourselves. The food was exceptional & really tasty & beautifully presented. The staff were friendly & very efficient. Highly recommended

Service impeccable, des mets savoureux et une salle très agréable je recommande. 👍 Ça vaut vraiment une halte !

The salty dog had a problem and I had to have breakfast and it was great. Thanks guys! I did a review about salty dog and they're do a great breakfast too. Just this once they had a problem as they're breakfasts are great

We selected The Boat House to celebrate our friend's birthday while we were traveling in Ireland. During our travels we've eaten at several excellent restaurants and based on reviews expected this to be an exceptional dining experience. It's a tiny establishment and the steps down...

We had the 5 course tasting menu but unlike some other restaurants you are asked if there is anything you would not want to eat, which I appreciate, and each course is a surprise. We also chose the wine pairing and our host Jonathan would...

We enjoyed a thoroughly delightful meal here celebrating our 42nd wedding anniversary. We chose the 5 course wine paring menu with each course’s wine complementing the food perfectly. Inside the Boathouse is intimate bright and cosy. The staff are very welcoming and attentive and even...

Wonderful food & excellent service in a beautiful & intimate setting We ordered from the a la Carte menu and it didn’t disappoint- everything was fabulous. Service was brilliant

The service, food and wine were remarkable. Our group chose the wine-paired five course dinner for celebrating a birthday and anniversary. The selections of each course and wine pairing were divine. Truly a night to remember! We would highly recommend this restaurant.

There nothing bad about this spot. Food is excellent, service is fine. The waiter was chatty and helped us pick the wine. I'm not a wine drinker so one glass was fine. The cocktails to start were wild strong but we soldiered on, then we...

I have tried this restaurant for the first time this weekend and can honestly say I have never had better treatment from the staff in anywhere else in Ireland. The food was magnificent and the wine well, it was recommended by the staff I have...

This is a real hidden gem. The food was the best food that i have had for ages. It is more expensive than other restaurants in the area, but dining here is a real experience. I strongly recommend for any foodies visiting the area. It...

Un très bon restaurant intimiste, produit, cuisine, présentation et service excellent. Personnel aimable, professionnel et efficace. Une très bonne étape...

This was a birthday treat for my husband, and what a treat this was. I chose this restaurant and especially the tasting menue based upon reviews. And we were blown away. My husband called it a workout for the tastebuds. Combine that with total attention...

Visited this wonderful restaurant last night. This is a restaurant where they are passionate about food and service. Menu has some lovely quirky twists. Food was just superb and the service and attention to detail was outstanding. Congratulations to the chef and to Jonathon and...

We went for the 5 course tasting menu with paired wines and it was absolutely delicious! The food and wines were lovely, the staff explained each course, food and wine, and were professional and friendly. Extra little touches like the sour dough warm bread and...

walked in and got a table straight away. we ordered from the a la carte menu and were not disappointed. Amazing local seasonal produce. Amuse bouche to start everything off. the menu will just have you salivating. Service is impeccable. wine list is impressive and...

My husband and my celebrate our wedding anniversary at boathouse. We had the five course taste menu. They are so delicious and tasty. The presentation of each dish is beautiful. Certainly will visit the boat house again!

We recently ate dinner at this restaurant and enjoyed the 5 course tasting menu. However whilst I appreciate that the waiter tries to impart his knowledge of each dish to the customer they should do it with some conviction and not just go through the...

What a superb venue this still is ... after the departure of the founding brothers a few months ago .. great menu with some fabulous ideas and slick friendly service ... well done to the team .. every thing looked fabulous.. can't wait to go...

Visited this restaurant on saturday for lunch, had the 7course tasting menu. I can thoroughly recommend the food if you like high class michelin star standard food. In fact i am a bit surprised it does not already have a star. Will be returning in...

My daughter and I visited The Boat House recently. We opted for the 5 course tasting menu with wines. Beautiful food. Marvellous service. They even left us a bottle of wine to finish!!! Will return.

I booked a table for 9 o'clock and thought this was quite late and that we would receive a rushed service but it was quite the opposite. The staff were amazing and made the experience a very relaxed and laid back occasion, we had a...

This place is amazing. The food is absolutely delicious!! Everything about our visit was great from the food to the knowledgeable and attentive staff.

It's been a while since we have been, it was so worth the wait. We had the taster menu and hubby had the wine pairing. Jonny certainly knows his stuff when it comes to wine and food it was so well matched. What was the...

Staff were lovely. Food was good and restaurant not crammed with tables. We both had fish which was beautifully cooked. Dessert was a trio and well presented.

My wife and I went to the Langmeil Wine Dinner on 23 March. It was stunning in every way. A great welcome when we arrived. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. The food was as wonderful as it is always is at The Boathouse and the wine...

Really like this place, the guys are very friendly and create art in the kitchen. We meet friends here each year and highly recommend it. This is fine dining so portions are limited but ample when ordering multiple courses.

Just had the fabulous 5 course tasting menu with wine selection at The Boathouse. What can we say ? Excellent service, delicious food and an inspired wine selection. We will be back !

Hi Food Fiends, Bit of a Birthday treat on Friday, at the Boathouse Bangor. Me and wee mummsie, popped down there, for a set lunch. Fine dining can be a bit lifeless, and on that day it was just us. The girl serving was great,...

Not easy to find, in an unlikely spot, but very easy to park! The seating area is "cosy" but rather too many tables for a good ambience to prevail. The seating area is dark. Nearly all diners were using lights from phones to read the...

what can I say....just home from an absolutely gorgeous meal in the Boat House restaurant in Bangor and it was amazing!. From the moment we walked in until we left the attention to detail was perfect. The maitre d' was friendly, knowledgeable, particularly about choosing...

Love this place. We are lucky to be local to it and have used it regularly. Very special place. Small with lots of character.

We visited here mid week on a recommendation and we were truly blown away. This is the type of dining experience you would expect from a high end restaurant in London or further a field. It really is hard to believe that food this good...

This really was a #lastminute booking as we arrived to our normal Sunday evening eatery to find we had missed last orders for food! Now if you have read any of my reviews you will know that I am really fussy and hard to please...

The restaurant enjoys a unique location. It is situated restaurant beside Bangor marina, in the historic 19thcentury former harbour master’s office. It is owned by Ken Sharp, who also owns the Salty Dog hotel just across the road. We were invited along to try the...

Last night I along with friends and colleagues, were served a masterclass of finely prepared local cuisine, matched with wines. My tipple of the night was sparkling water but I was assured the wine pairings were excellent in particular the first wine from Stellenbosch (which...

I had friends visiting Northern Ireland from Canada and I took them to the boat house in July 2016. They give me a voucher for £100 for the Boat House. When I went to book it, I was told that they could only give me...

We visited The Boathouse on Saturday 21st January for my wife's birthday. The staff were very welcoming and friendly throughout the evening. We opted for the taster menu without wine and each dish was excellently prepared and beautifully presented. There were items that we would...

First visit under its new incarnation. Four of us had the tasting menu with wines. The food was delicious and elegantly presented and their choice of wines ,perfect. Will return again soon.

A very welcoming & cosy set up. The menu is fab & the food & service are even better. I'd definitely recommend it to friends.

Just wanted to say a huge thank you, to Jasper, Joery, and the team, for some amazing experiences over the last eight years. We have thoroughly enjoyed eating some amazing food, and we, along with many others, are going to miss you. We hope whatever...

Our last memorable beguiling meal from Joery. A tasting menu worthy of the name with high quality ingredients in sharp contrasts to enchant the palate. Over the past 8 years the brothers have provided a singular experience at their quirky basement restaurant. We wish them...

We have enjoyed The Boathouse since it's opening a few years ago. Beautiful food, unique little location, great service and the best chef in town. So sad to hear that The Boathouse is closing in a month. If you haven't had a chance to experience...

The boys are certainly going out with a bang .. Only tasting menu available but don't let this deter you a beautiful well balance choice and there is still a veggie option which my daughter went into raptures about . Get in quick before they...

GCSE treat night for myself and the mini teen. If you've not been to The Boathouse, this is a must before the doors shut. Wow, wow, wow! The Vegetarian Tasting Menu went down a storm, totally unique. I opted for the Tasting menu parred with...

Could not fault it... everything was perfect. Great food beautifully prepared. Not too big a venue.. quite intimate. More than I usually spend but did not regret a penny.

Booked at short notice on a Friday night on spec and we were not disappointed. We opted for the 3 course for £35.00 which isn't cheap but it was surprisingly good. Chowder and halibut starter, Hake and Eel mains, Ganache and strawberries to follow. We...

This was an amazing experience of the finest food. It was a taster menu with lobster salad starter, and plenty of other fish with choices for the mains of lamb or hake cooked magnificently probably one of the nicest meals I will ever experience, such...

For those that have been to the boathouse before you know it is expensive but you are going to get good food. We went to celebrate a birthday and had the seven course tasting menu. All of the food was excellently presented and in the...

Superb cuisine. Not big portions but suited me. Delicious food cooked to perfection Fish is excellent.