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Nº 301 in 398 in Monmouthshire

Nº 84 of 108 British in Monmouthshire

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Absolute gold this pub. Great surroundings, friendly staff and pickled eggs to die for. Love quaint pubs which oooze character

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M AP . 2024-10-12

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A lovely location, easy access over the bridge otherwise quite a drive but worthwhile. Nice outside seats overlooking the river. Beer great

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Oliver Leedam . 2024-09-26

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The character & location of this place deserves a visit, but what tops it of for me is the great selection of craft ciders!

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Me Me . 2024-09-26

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The Boat, a gorgeous little pub along the river, is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the stunning setting. You can tell it’s really well managed by a very friendly bar manager, which adds to the welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're stopping in for a drink or a meal, it’s a lovely place to unwind by the water.

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Prue Nichols . 2024-09-25

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Amazing location, friendly staff. Best reached from the car park on the other side of the river and then crossing the bridge.

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Jas . 2024-09-15

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Great little pub on the edge of the river. Stopped here halfway through a 35km cycle from the forest for a pint. Two of us shared a tuna sandwich which was a perfect lunch for us. It comes with chips and a salad so would be a bit heavy to continue the ride but it was a generous filling and delicious. Beautiful views and welcoming, friendly staff.

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Nick Marsh . 2024-09-01

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Nice old pub located right on the edge of the Wye, great choice of local cyder and good home cooked food. Friendly staff with a nice atmosphere, will be coming back!

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Dan T . 2024-09-01

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Loved this pub at the riverside. Great food and really friendly service. Sitting next to the river to eat was a delight.

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Graham Dickinson . 2024-08-29

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Attended with my family yesterday. Brought drinks and asked about food. I was told by a member of staff that he was not taking any food orders for 45 minutes. Fair enough it was bank holiday. Five minutes later the very same person handed a menu to a customer. Understandably I challenged it. I was told he had been waiting 45 minutes. So they were taking food orders!! When I asked how do you know? He advised it was in his head!! He then accused me of being lairy!! I promised I never raised my voice. He may need to understand how serving someone immediately after refusing me service may look but could not comprehend it as in "his head" he was doing brilliantly Really poor customer service from a pub in beautiful setting. Could have and should have been handled differently

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Martin Squire . 2024-08-27

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Some very good ales on offer. Good lunch menu. Next to the river Wye and an old railway bridge connecting Wales with England

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Eryl Davies . 2024-08-20

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Best range of artisan ciders I have ever found. Love the Penalt Dry. Fantastic location, good food inc GF options and lovely staff.

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Peter Moseley . 2024-08-15

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Stayed in the apartment above the pub for 3 nights. Beautiful location on the River Wye. Highly recommended.

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F T . 2024-08-15

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One of the best places in the planet

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Mark Potter . 2024-08-15

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Lovely atmosphere, great seating outdoors and our trip down the river in our canoes from Wye Valley Experience who recommended us to stop for a drink and food was spot on. It has to be the best Ploughman's I've ever had plus the best red wine to go with it.

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Sarah Phillips . 2024-08-14

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Didn't stay the night so can't comment on the room's. This is a small old, cosy little country pub with a very attractive terraced garden that overlooks the river.

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Laurence Brown . 2024-08-13

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Cycled here from Bracelands campsite. Lovely pub by the river. Prices not too bad for a holiday location and the sandwiches and burgers were more than acceptable. Well worth a visit

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C W . 2024-08-04

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Great place for traditional food. Good quality, generous portions.

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Barry Knight . 2024-08-03

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This is what you have to do. Very tasty, friendly. Pet friendly . Are worth 5 stars.

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Annie Mahieu . 2024-07-29

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Beautiful location, could have spent all day at the boat inn. It felt like a fairy tale garden with the waterfall.

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Valda Price . 2024-07-28

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Easily contactable and very helpful!

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James Hunt . 2024-07-25

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Having parked up in Redbrook, England in our campervan, we crossed the River Wye into wonderful Wales. This cute pretty pub has both excellent hearty food at great prices ( charcuterie of meat and cheese, baked Camembert plus chips) more than enough for two of us. Sat in the garden looking across the river towards England and the old railway bridge was mesmerizing. Lunch served every day but evening meals Friday and Saturday only. Local beers and spirits too. Go make memories and enjoy.

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Ruth F . 2024-07-20

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Idyllic local. Happily packed when they have music on. Don’t all go there and ruin it ;)

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James Clarke . 2024-07-20

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Incredible pastrami sandwitch, a lovely pint of butty, sat in stunning surroundings

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Ben Jefferies . 2024-07-06

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We've been regulars for forty years and have experienced the ups and downs of the Boat through various owners. Now the pub is enjoying an amazing renaissance - open each day at lunch time as well as the evenings serving a limited range of excellent meals (with careful consideration given to food allergies). Today (Thursday) at lunch the pub was buzzing - something which may be a pointer for future success.

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treecutter . 2024-06-27

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Beautiful old pub overlooking the river with cosy indoor and lots of outdoor seating. Real ale and lots of real cider & perry available.

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Carolyn Chafer . 2024-06-27

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Such a warm welcome, and really tasty reasonably priced food and drink. We occasionally walk down the valley from where we live in Newland but will definitely do so more often now it has improved so much The only observation is that the outdoor seating is getting very tired and is not very comfortable. The stunning vista from the garden would be completed as and when you have the budget to replace it.

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380Tonys59 . 2024-06-26

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Great little pub in a beautiful location

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Ellie S . 2024-06-23

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Lovely meal in a traditional little pub, staff very polite and welcoming

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Shirley Lane . 2024-06-21

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Our first time here and we were made aware of The Boat Inn by the canoe business owner that we rented canoes from The pub is so perfect - a fantastic feel and setting, quirky in places, lovely staff, great beer and really tasty and interesting food We will definitely be back!

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SkinnyAndy . 2024-06-21

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Great beer in a beautiful location.

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William Lincoln . 2024-06-17

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Can't comment on rooms as we didn't stay. It's a nice walk up from Monmouth, with the final stage being the walk across the bridge. Spend a couple of VERY enjoyable afternoons here during a 2 week stay in Monmouth. There are outside tables in front of the pub plus two terraces of tables at the back were popular. The panini's were enjoyable and we lucked out with the guest real ale.

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Ian Johnson . 2024-06-04

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Such a wonderful spot, dog friendly, with great selection of beers and ciders, they also offer amazing pizza :) Friendly stuff, we highly recommend it 👌

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An Bes . 2024-06-01

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Such a beautiful location, great food and service 😁

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Victoria Allnatt . 2024-05-30

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Fabulous place, worth a trip down a narrow road.

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Jessica Brand . 2024-05-29

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Great pub with friendly staff in a super location by the river, stunning beer garden complete with waterfalls!! If you're on the English side you can park at Redbook car park and walk over the foot bridge

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gary watts . 2024-05-15

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Lovely pub set in a very friendly community

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Jess Teacher . 2024-05-11

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A hidden gem. Well worth the journey down small country roads to this small pub on the River Wye. Good selection of local beers and ciders, topped off with some tasty meals. Ideal location and the perfect place to while away an afternoon.

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Simon Proudman . 2024-05-02

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Great little pub on the river if you are out walking

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Len Mason . 2024-04-25

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Beautiful setting for a pub! A must visit place when in the area for a nice relaxing drink

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Anthony Odge . 2024-04-15

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A wonderful spot for food or drink. Beautiful gardens and surroundings, basking in the sun. Can't wait to come back to try the food

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Tom Prince . 2024-04-14

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Went for a few pints. Nice view and very relaxing in the upper garden

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Michael Angill . 2024-04-14

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Lovely pint, great service, great location

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Tim Ainslie . 2024-04-14

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Great pub,very friendly and views to die for

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David Westwood . 2024-04-08

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Called in for a lunchtime pint and bite to eat. Great location, lovely atmosphere, excellent selection of ciders and nice menu. Thanks.

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Steffan Jones . 2024-04-06

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I just went to the pub, didn't stay in the rooms. There are a lot of pubs you could visit but this one is well worth a stop for a pint at lunchtime so you can see the gardens. Idyllic waterfalls down the back garden make this a rather magical place. very friendly staff. parking in England to go over the bridge to come to a pub in Wales. Atmosphere very lovely and relaxed. Large selection of drinks and especially ciders, staff can help you choose the right one for you.

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Franciska Schmoll . 2024-04-06

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Always absolutely LOVED The Boat as being as close to the perfect pub as a human can find, but having actually stayed in the place for the first time, you can push that ranking straight through any glass ceiling. What a weekend. The apartment? Vastly undervalued (don’t tell them). Expected spartan, got decadent. Food? Expected burger van, got masterchef. I don’t want to brag, but… ok. I will brag. I got my picture taken for drinking the cider board. This place rocks harder than Rick Parfitt, Lemmy and Angus Young on a Friday night on the town together.

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Magic_John . 2024-03-16

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One of the best pubs with a view in the UK. Lovely Al Fresco Lunch today, in the mild winter sun. Glad the portion sizes have increased

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Jay Dave . 2024-02-04

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Had a great three night stay here with friends. Cottage warm and clean, food and drinks in the bar excellent, bar staff super friendly. Strongly recommended, many thanks.

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Louise B . 2024-01-26

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Lovely country pub, superb location alongside the Rivrr Wye.

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Richard Rice . 2024-01-04

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Best pub quiz around. Ewan is an amazing quiz master.

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Amanda Veater . 2023-12-27

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Good lunch stop during Wye Valley walk. Beef stew and crusty bread from specials board excellent. Butty Bach went down well sat in front of the log fire.

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Bob Smyth . 2023-12-15

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The service was friendly and the food reasonably priced but it was a dirty place. It obviously had not been cleaned for a long time. The windows were especially filthy. On the wall, a food hygiene rating of 3 (out of 5) was displayed. I’d say that was generous. My food had a hair in it so they didn’t charge for that meal. Came away feeling slightly sick. The location is nice, especially for walks along the river and through the woods.

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Rosie H . 2023-11-26

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Stayed for 3 nights in the lovely two bedroom flat above the pub. A very picturesque location, with direct access to some great walks. The pub is quite small but very welcoming, with good food and beer. I highly recommend the Boat Inn as a place to stay for exploring this part of the Wye Valley.

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J West . 2023-11-21

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Great pub with a warm welcome. Lovely pub food and a great atmosphere. Better to park in Redbrook pay and display and cross the victorian bridge as very little parking on the Penallt sideThank you

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Neil C . 2023-11-18

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Great pub , visited many times over the years. Lovely selection of beers and cider, and a nice menu. I had the fish goujons sandwich which was very tasty. Very friendly and helpful staff. The pub has lovely views over the river Wye . Car park situated across the river a pleasant 3 min walk away.

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Malcolm Thomas . 2023-11-07

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Only went in for quick drink, if you like cider then this is the place, small and cosy.

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Chris Roberts . 2023-11-02

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Great pub lovely pint and great veiws

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Steve Rees . 2023-10-22

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Hands down my favourite pub in the world

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karl smith . 2023-10-21

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Love this little inn, been coming here for years and it always feels like you're stepping back in time into what a traditional pub should be like. Cozy and friendly on the inside, and with spectacular views from the outside. Simple but delicious food - I had the platter (a kind of Ploughman's Lunch), the other half had a delicious steak baguette and little one had the kid's fish fingers. Everything freshly prepared. Sitting on a bench in the garden, overlooking the old railway bridge and the tranquil waters of the Wye, on an unseasonably sunny Sunday lunchtime - it's about as good as it gets. The beer is always fantastic, too.

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WillB973 . 2023-10-10

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Great location for a lunch break on our journey to South Wales. Great food & service😋. Get there early, though, on a Sunday as it gets very busy with walkers.

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Thomas Doodson . 2023-10-09

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Great, quirky riverside pub, with lovely riverside seating and cliffside seating areas. Great selection of beers and ciders. Lovely atmosphere, popular with dog walkers, hikers and kayakers alike.

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Jeanette Lange . 2023-10-04

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Called into this pub at the end of a walk. Lovely cosy pub.

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Adrienne Hole . 2023-10-01

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True,genuine hospitality. It’s cosy and friendly with good beer and the occasional quiz for entertainment.And curry night! Here in September it’s all quieter and probably very different to the summer but a must do for a really characterful pub.You’ll end up chatting all night!

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NicholasG342 . 2023-09-30

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Lovely little pub with a great beer garden overlooking the scenic river. We had two lunch wraps which were nice but my only complaint would be they had way too much hummus in them. Would highly recommend and will definitely visit again if in the area!

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Carys Lewis . 2023-09-24

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Fabulous location. Great outside seating area. Staff very friendly. Would definately recommend

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Mary Slaughter . 2023-09-21

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Very friendly folks. I stopped here on my Wye Valley walk after a few hours walking. They have some nice local ales. Lovely stop right on the river.

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Alan B . 2023-09-15

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Love the boat in. Our favourite pub in the area. Excellent selections of local beer, cider, gin, mead. Lovely staff. Only downside is its a bit small, but it does have a massive and beautiful garden next to the river Wye.

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Lauren Gillespie . 2023-09-04

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Great little pub in very picturesque location not to be missed, but road up and down is narrow, if I went again I'd park in village nearby and walk over the bridge to it, as wouldn't like to meet a car coming in opposite direction, very few passing places. Plenty of gluten free options and dog friendly

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S Smith (Steveyd) . 2023-08-30

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A short walk from the village of Redbrook where we parked the car. We accessed from over the bridge. A busy place by the side of the river Wye. There is plenty of outdoor seating by the river or on the terraced gardens. Helpful and cheerful staff and pleasant to relax with a drink. Most guests were eating as well The inside was like stepping back in time. There are community events like regular quizzes.

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LymeRegisfans . 2023-08-25

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Great little old pub in a great location along the river.

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Daniel Hudson . 2023-08-22

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DO NOT stop on a canoe / kayaking trips! A thoroughly dangerous and unpleasant experience. The pub clearly don't want visitors from the river, so i don't know why the canoe trips recommend it. Nowhere to moor boats properly and a slippery climb up rocks to get to the pub. Pub not open either, despite 30 or 40 people waiting, all from the canoe trips.. And when it opened, the staff were unfriendly, not enough bar staff and drinks high priced. I just don't get it.

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Richard Cook . 2023-08-17

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Super cute place, right on the riverside, nice cold beer

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Anika Bailey . 2023-08-16

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A really excellent little pub with great outdoor space right on the river. Fantastic selection of local ciders and beers. We drove up from Tintern for dinner and the folk night. Well worth the short trip and it rounded out a great holiday.

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Steve Beynon (The Timber Co-operative) . 2023-08-13

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Great food and I enjoyed a pint of Penallt dry cider. Service excellent.

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Martin Chapple . 2023-08-13

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Beautiful location. Lovely food and the best cider

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Isobel Hudson . 2023-08-10

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Excellent food and service. Amazing surroundings. Perfect for walkers, bikers, canooers.

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Kristine Gail Robertson . 2023-08-09

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Great food and range of beers right on the river

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Phil Johanson . 2023-08-06

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Ended up here after doing a 14km walk for charity. Ideal location right by the river,staff pleasant good service and food looked amazing.

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Angie G . 2023-08-04

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Great bohemian pub. Ales now served at the right temperature and there is a good large range of ciders etc. Bar food wasn't available when we went there but there is a Japanese Street food (NOT raw fish!) truck outside on Friday evening during the summer. Inside is great with a varied clientel but the outside is spectacular. Positioned right on the bank of the Wye there are a range of tables with waterfalls through the garden. Really is a great place on a summers day. Don't forget you need to park in England and walk over the Wye footbridge to the pub in Wales!

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AGG BGGoo . 2023-07-30

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First time back in twenty years and not much has changed, apart from the barrels on stillages out back which have disappeared. Friendly staff and definitely worth a stop if you are walking the Wye Valley

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mike lewis . 2023-07-29

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Great pub, fab to sit out by the river

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Bev Kear . 2023-07-27

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Lovely place to visit on your travels.

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Steve Hughes . 2023-07-19

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Bloody lovely!! Went for a pint with lads here last month. Lovely area

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James (James) . 2023-07-15

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Great lunch and lovely location....its a bit tired but would definitely return

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Beverley McIntyre-Smith . 2023-07-14

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A splendid list of Welsh ciders and very good food. Well worth a visit. Only ate and drank.

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Jeremy Gordon . 2023-07-13

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Had a great lunch here sat outside above the river. Food was superb and particularly impressive for the vegan options. Filled up quickly so obviously a popular spot and we'll be back next time we're in the area.

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Damon L . 2023-07-13

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Great real ale and fantastic views.

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Kenneth John . 2023-07-09

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Good country pub. Basic food. Pretty location

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Tracey Tuppenney . 2023-06-29

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Super position next to the river Wye. Beautiful garden and seating. Visited on a sunny midweek lunchtime Smashing Kingstone Beer brewed locally. Both of us had (different) wraps which arrived within 10 minutes and were really good. Lovely friendly service too. We will return

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1992Phoenix . 2023-06-28

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Called in for a light lunch Sunday afternoon whilst canoeing on the river. The pub has direct access from the river if you can scale the horrendous 'footpath', albeit very short but steep & rocky. Unsure if this is something the pub could address as clearly it's used by lots of paddlers etc. Queued for ages at the bar, staff ( 2 young lads) was very polite & helpful. Sadly, the outdoor tables & seating was in poor condition & the beer garden in general was run down & unkempt. Had steak baguettes, salad & chips. Nicely presented but the steak was so chewy/tuff! Overall, excellent location, lovely staff but some TLC needed.

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Kerry Jones . 2023-06-26

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We visited this pub as part of our day out on the Wye. I was greeted by a really friendly young man behind the bar however that was where the good hospitality ended! We sat outside and would have loved to have ordered some food but we only had a short amount of time there. We ordered our drinks and sat outside. The landlady was extremely rude and hostile, she shouted …. yes literally shouted at us for taking a bite out of our packed sandwich. In hindsight perhaps we should have waited but we had just spent £10 on 2 drinks! She could have come over and kindly spoke to us but instead shouting at us in front of all the other customers - Manners cost nothing! We watched her take a stick delivery and it is clear that she has little customer service and her very hostile attitude is “ My pub is busy and I don’t need to try and be warm and welcoming!” Shame as we won’t visit again.

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Louise B . 2023-06-24

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Fabulous place to go and the staff and food is fantastic

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Delia Havelot . 2023-06-23

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What a place! Always make a point of stopping off here when we are down this way. Cosy little pub, nestled into the hillside, right on the water’s edge of the Wye. Riverside seating out front, or in the terraced banking to the rear. Huge range of ciders to choose from and really great food. Makes a great end to a day out walking or on the river. You can park on the Redbrook car park and walk across the footbridge, if you’re coming from the English side. Currently for sale! If I had the money, I’d have already bought the place!

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Joe M . 2023-06-19

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Wow 🤩 what an amazing place and experience. I went there with my dog. We walked along the river, then we had a drink and some food in the Boat Inn. I had a cold low alcohol Stowford Press cider and a jacket potato and chilli. Amazing beer gardens. Dog friendly. Fabulous staff. Cute little pub by the river. 💯recommend

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Nina Morgan . 2023-06-19

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Rare treasure of a pub. Beautiful riverside position steeped in history all around. Staff service food all excellent

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Phil Didcote . 2023-06-16

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Very tight road down to the river but you get a great view

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Tori Magee - Yoga . 2023-06-12

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Beautiful location. Lovely staff! Well worth a visit! Get your camera armed because it is truly stunning. Currently for sale and wish I could buy it!! (June 2023)

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Lulu Copus . 2023-06-08

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Lovely setting by the river, can be very busy. Only let down was the very narrow lanes to get to it.

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Anthony Elms . 2023-06-06

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Nice location, with a good range of local ciders. Small uninspiring menu. Rustic outdoor seating with views of the river.

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Suzanne Ellison . 2023-06-03

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On Offas Dyke. Must visit this brilliant local pub.

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Melanie Banks-Wright . 2023-06-03

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