The Boat Inn in Charnwood - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Love this pub, feels like family they’re really friendly. Would really recommend this pub if visiting Loughborough!!!!!

Feels like family yet provides the privacy you want. Reasonably priced drinks and extremely accommodating staff and so kind

Such a lovely pub and the new landlady is a lovely woman! She came over for a chat with us about the pub and told us about the recent flooding. What a hero looking after all those people during the flooding she deserves an award for that! The pub itself is a lovely place with a great outdoor section on the canal and they do great beer! 100% recommend!

Where do I start. Warm and welcoming reception to all customers upon arrival. Bar staff were fantastic and entertainment on the night or upcoming catered for all. Prices were decent and the atmosphere was brilliant. Everyone feels included from The start of your night, to the end. Friendly people all around. Honestly, a place to visit!

Lovely owner will definitely be coming here again. Can’t wait for the kitchen to be redone so we can enjoy their great selection of scran yummy

Where do I even start. Lovely spot in Loughborough. Gorgeous pub with a lovely owner who greeted us upon arrival. Can’t wait to spend more time here. Other pubs in luff have nothing on this ngolo kante of a pub, great all over. As Jose once said “Respect man, respect” which is exactly what this pub deserves.

I went here for the first time last night with a group of friends. The people working were incredibly friendly and welcoming and even gave us some cash to play pool with which made our night! We're all looking forward to going back soon :)

the owners are so friendly and funny such a welcoming atmosphere! pool table is great fun it’s perfect for group drinks or couple drinks by the canal such a good location especially for summer, will be back!!!

It’s a lovely place to go with a group of friends, had the best time !!!!!! Really enjoyed playing pool. I recommend to anyone who wants to have a good time.

Great place for a drink. Pool table available. Owners are nice and friendly. They gave us a pound for the pool when we didn’t have one.

Very accommodating for a large group of students on a pub crawl. First time visiting the establishment but would happily return.

Great pub for cheap drinks, staff are friendly and very accommodating. Very good for the start of a pub crawl or just to drink there.

Excellent service, very friendly bar staff who were happy to see us, lovely atmosphere, all my friends agreed we are going back

Great experience. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. It is very good place to start a pub crawl or yoj ust have drink

Had a lovely time with a few friends, the bar staff were very welcoming and helpful and made sure I put my license plate into the tablet, the car park signs are very easy to see and there are plenty of signs inside the pubs too so I’m not sure how so many people miss them as I counted at least 12 visible signs while I was there

Very nice and friendly people will do anything for others nice clean and warm places nice family run pub in Loughborough

A massive thank from all at Staveley court for the massive support and opening of the pub with teas coffee and blankets for all of the residence who have lost there homes .due to the flood highly recommended xx

A fantastic little gem; friendly staff, a great, cosy pub, great value and always a warm welcome. Thoroughly recommend.

A cracking pub on the canal. I visited in a storm so sat inside and it was warm and friendly. The garden on the canal looks like a sun trap for summer. Staff are friendly and the beer tastes great, will definitely be returning

For anyone interested in visiting this establishment you should know a few things. • The owners especially the female ( Kaz ) are very rude, telling my mum that my sister wasn't allowed In the pub for and I quote " was dressed like a...

The staff and management was great very helpful and kind helping taking drunks to the tables and chatting to all customers

Visited this pub for the first time as it looked lovely outside, we stayed for a couple of drinks then a week later I get a £100 parking penalty. Apparently the carpark is not part of the pub and permit holders only. NOT ONE member...

Went to the boat as nice to sit near the canal and watch the boats go by. It’s a shame the customer service isn’t as nice as the view, I asked for a pint and a cider and the older barman huffed and puffed about...

We saw the complex, threatening and expensive car park warnings an decided to swerve this one. Too scary!

Live locally but never visited before - we popped in for a quick drink last Friday, the first and last time. Always try to support local businesses, my advice is go somewhere else there are plenty of lovely pubs in the area who DO NOT...

Car parking con. Do not go to this pub. You will get a parking fine of £ 60 for parking in their car park. Apparently you have to notify inside the pub if you want to park. Given I did t go inside to buy...

Popped in here for a cold drink on a hot summers day - quick service, and the drinks were nicely garnished with fruit and ice

Popped in with a couple of friends, great selection of drinks. Clean and welcoming environment. Will definitely be back.

The day I was here it was raining but what a lovely location beside the canal. I will definatley be back to enjoy it. The staff are great here and othing is too much trouble.

We discovered this GEM of a pub accidentally on a visit for work for a festival. We popped in for a drink before we had to be on site and we’re welcomed by the Landlord (which we didn’t realise!) and came back today earlier and...

Car park deliberately managed to catch you out. No one directs you the fact you need to log into a screen which is inside the pub and clearly you don’t see if you sit outside. No help or direction from the staff. Many better pubs...

Visited for a drink and sat in their lovely beer garden. They had a parking system in place which was easy to use just typed my registration into the pad on the bar so I was suprised reading all the negative reports. Great bar will...

I was for a drink whith my husband One week later I got a parking fine for £100.00 saying the car park was permit holders only. . Sow disappointed go for a drink £20 and pay fine £100 😡

Amazing pub amazing landlady and landlord absolutely cracking atmosphere all round 10/10 definitely recomended for a nice time with your friend or family even by yourself

This was the first time at this pub we stopped for about one hour. One week later I got a parking fine for £100.00 saying the car park was permit holders only. If I paid within the next week it would be £60.00. I rang...

I visited becuase I heard they know have a new menu in place at the weekends. It was great food and the service was excellent. They have a parking system in place which was straight forward ro use you just had to put in your...

A terrific visit on a sunny March afternoon. Great selection of beer on draught. Will be back soon :)

Great visit after a lovely walk by the canal. Service was excellent very friendly. Food was really good plenty of it and quick to come out. Good drink selection lots of deals and the pricing is fair to say the least.

We always stop in here on our walk with the dog. And every time we're welcomed inside with no hassle ,even when dog spills water all over the floor. Good enough selection of drinks. And food, Taste of Korea... absolutely delicious. Highly recommend for quick...

Just been in to the boat , found out they have started doing Korean food , OMG best food I’ve had in ages everyone there was soo welcoming and friendly and it was all good price for drink and food Will definitely be returning to...

We moored here for a week in February on the towpath of the Loughborough canal right outside the Boat Inn. It's a great location to visit the town, shops and market. We went to the pub a few times for some drinks, all of the...

Great Guinness, best in Loughborough hands down - coming from an Irish man who loves a pint of Guinness

Fantastic Guinness, best in Loughborough hands down. As an Irish man, i can say confidently it is above and beyond any competition in the area. Highly recommend!

As per numerous reviews below. Parked here to collect an Amazon parcel from the Amazon Locker, located in their car park. Days later I received a £100 fine from 'Civil Enforcement' for parking there to collect the parcel. While there are signs stating permit holder...

I visited the pub today for some food and drinks. Food was lovely and they had a parking system in place which was easy to use. All I had to do is type my registration details into the pad at the bar and my parking...

Been to this pub a few times now and made it my local the staff are friendly the landlord and landlady are very warm and welcoming there is always a good atmosphere on a Saturday night great food top service great for families and get...

Lovely friendly staff very welcoming atmosphere. Would definitely recommend and shall be going back again in the future

Parked here for 10 minutes in the summer for a quick drink and proved to landlady/landlord and parking company that had bought a drink with bank statement but hit with £100 fine nonetheless. Landlady/landlord reassured me on 5 separate occasions when I called in personally...

Yet again Marstons have a way of creaming money off you for a pint of shandy !!! Be Very AWARE at this pub, my mistake was not to see the signs that alert you to input details of your car reg for the car park...

Stopped in for a quick drink before dropping someone off at the station. We were only there for 30-45 mins. A week later I got a £100 penalty notice for having had the audacity to park in the pub’s car park for the duration of...

Like a few other poor unsuspecting folk, I too have been issued with a penalty notice for illegal parking. Apparently the pub's car park is for permit holders only! Might be a good idea for the pub to erect a sign at the entry to...

I visited this pub with a friend from work on the 27th of June, an parked in the pubs car park. I stayed about 45 minutes And had a coke. Later that week I received a Parking Charge of £100. Shocked, I rang the pub...

Despite me calling 4 times and sending emails to explain, they haven’t helped me to cancel the ticket which they even said was totally unfair and had happened several times. Whilst I’ve been waiting for them to help me the fine has increased to £170!

The Boat Inn seems to be an ideal hostelry. "Location, location, location...". Right beside a canal and set back from a busy road, there is ample outdoor picnic seating and on a summer's afternoon you would think, rightly, it would be packed. My wife and...

Great pub and great food, family atmosphere is also very good and the prices are reasonable. Would highly recommend!!!!!

This is a very clean and tidy place with very nice food and good solecion of drinks friendly and helpful staff good place to visit next to the canal

This pub has one of the nicest vibes in Loughborough. The new ownership has really changed the place and the family in charge are very kind and provide an overall good experience. The prices are very reasonable compared to anywhere in town and the food...

I popped into the Boat Inn with my Dad today. What a friendly proper pub. The beer (Pedigree) was excellent - just what we wanted as it was my birthday. The staff were ultra friendly. And there’s nowhere else you can sit outside in the...

Nice location and friendly staff and new management. Good food and good prices, highly recommend for all

We parked in their half full carpark, which had a sign ‘customer use only.’ Fair play. However, the writing about the need to register your car at the bar was tiny. The pub was busy ish and people must have been standing in front of...

This place is a home from home and a delight the landlady and landlord are always accommodating- making a fuss of the hounds or the little tikes. Scenic setting brilliant in the summer and cosy in the winter. New chef who cooks nothing but quality

Had our visit for a meal at Luke’s Kitchen at the Boat Inn Loughborough it was really lovely presentation was excellent food tasted great and really affordable our waitress was Abigail who served us and looked after us and did a great job thank you...

Great family pub Great pub friendly staff amazing service cheap drinks my kid love it here serving food starting on Easter Monday great amazing prices and 20% off on the easter monday disco and karaoke all staff are great with kids my daughter has autism...

Took a while to be served and glasses were still on the table. Prices weren’t the best compared to other local pubs, however the atmosphere was ok. Didn’t particularly enjoy what I ate, though the drinks were pretty good.

Expect a fine if you want to actually park in the pub car park and enjoy a drink there. Looks like a pub car park - puts the price of your drink up to £100. Staff don’t tell you - it’s clear that the establishment...

Came in here for a pint last week, stayed about 25 minutes and just been hit with a £100 parking fine. The car park is ‘permit only’ but is clearly signposted as the pub car park. Not really used to looking for permit only signs...

Beware of the car park scam. Had a couple of drinks here then a week later receive a £100 car park fine for using their car par that was sign posted as the car park for the pub! When we rang the pub to question...

Came here last Saturday, saw there was a band on. Decided to take a chance and spend a £5er for entry. It was a good performance, and despite the pub being full, it wasn't too crowded, it felt comfortable. The place has been going from...

Visited here for drinks on a sunny afternoon with friends. Staff friendly, but outside tables weren’t being cleared very often (our table was full of glasses on arrival along with many others. None were cleared till we were about to leave after an hour). Surprised...

This was a looked forward to visit after our last visit at the end of May just after the bank holiday! The menu was restricted owing to it being busy over the holiday. We arrived at the inn and looked for the menus but was...

The sight of the canal is so pleasant to have a pint and lunch while watching the boats go past. The beer is good priced and so are the meals and the staff are so easily approachable and can have a laugh with. The staff...

Lovely place by the canal with plenty of outdoor seating to be able to watch the boats go by and make the most of the sun. The staff, landlord and landlady are all very friendly and approachable, the drinks are very reasonably priced and the...

Our family made our first visit ( pre Uni) to Loughborough and we had been recommended to visit this canal side pub by one of our friends, who had studied here. Well we were not disappointed, on a slightly chilly April evening we got a...

Having lived in loughborough for 5 years and not been here before i was super excited to try it! On entry there was a definite lack of covid measures - barely any social distancing, lack of QR codes. It smelt quite funky too. We had...

Very nice Sunday roast, all the trimmings and a drink included. .......................................... Also a meat raffle for £1 a ticket

This pub in Loughborough is great. The friendly staff are great and the food is amazing. The landlord's since lock down they have provided a great food service and food has always been quick hot and tasty. The fish and chips are amazing. Given the...

On our first visit to Loughborough we were recommended the Boat inn. Not easy to find but we were really pleased when we got there. Very friendly, Very attentive and all practical covid friendly measures put in place. We felt totally at ease and reassured....

Had a great meal here with my parents and then a wonderful walk along the canal bank which is just outside the pubs door.

Been travelling the length of the country by narrowboat starting in Bristol harbour. Been in a lot of pubs both canal side and further afield and eaten in quite a few of them. This place doesn't rate among the better ones I'm afraid. The welcome was friendly enough the location ok the beer ok if slightly over priced( in sheffield used to pay 50 pence less per pint for exactly the same product.)The food is what spoiled my trip here. I had an all day large brunch which was very reasonably priced as was every thing else on the menu.it was the cooking that left a lot to be desired.the chips were only just cooked,the bacon was very very salty(I could still taste it next morning) the three eggs looked old and insepid and were well over cooked and the baked beans were lukewarm.Would I come back again?Very doubtful. Would I recommend the place? For location ambiance and beer yes possibly for food no.If I am in the area again I'll go down the town and go to Weatherspoons instead.

Reasonable pub alongside the canal. The food is reasonably priced with offers on most days. It is not Gourmet food but you cannot expect that at their prices. Lovely to sit outside on a warm summers day, or take a stroll down the canal. Beware it can get noisy at playtimes, as there is a school on the opposite bank. Needs a better choice of real ale. But well worth a visit.

Really enjoyed a lunch with my family today at the boat. The food was lovely pub grub extremely reasonably priced and not compromised on quality. Staff were friendly and it’s so nice to sit right by the canal watching the boats go past. Would definitely recommend to families looking for a nice friendly place for lunch in the sunshine cxx

Went on the pub's curry special night and ordered two chicken Currys with drinks. Service was good and they handled the lack of one of the dishes well (this was a few minutes after ordering), offering plenty of tasty alternatives. The serving size was generous and plenty of mango chutney with the nan bread and poppadoms. For value the Boat deserves 5 stars - all in less than £12 for two. Will be back.

Had a lunch here with family. The food was very good and reasonably priced. It is also dog friendly. It is well placed on the canal side where you can sit outside on warm days.

Dropped in for lunch a few weeks ago and the food was ok, veg a bit undercooked and meat a bit tough but reasonably priced

Great atmosphere great food just a all round friendly boozer... Just by the river soar... Wonderful wildlife definitely a place to visit in Loughborough 👍🏻

dropped in for sunday lunch pork was tough vegetables tasteless and cold . tables scratched and in need of a refurb.

We have visited this pub many times on our boat and every time the welcome has been good and the food excellent and it has a lovely atmosphere. We will certainly be going again

Not bad at all. Friendly cheap and good evening. Foods not great but ok. Nice to sit next to the canal.

Sitting on the edge of the canal the Boat Inn has a lovely setting. There is ample car parking making it a convenient place to visit. With tables inside and out you it caters of all weathers . The food is good and there is a varied menu each day, but it is the friendly and welcoming staff that makes a visit worthwhile .

Always nice to see the water when out for a drink and this is one of the few in town now by the canal. Pleasant pub altho does get busy for obvious reasons in the summer!

On a trip down the River Soar we came across the Boat Inn. The staff were vey friendly, helpful and accommodating. When ordering lunches we were immediately told of any shortages on their Specials Board to avoid disappointment. The wife had the Macaroni Cheese with Chicken and I had the Mixed Grill - the dog had the leftovers!

We visited this establishment last Friday for a family get together,the place was spotless inside,the staff were warm and welcoming,The price of the drinks were spot on and the food was excellent and well priced,what a lovely place to spend our time,right next to the canal,sunny and pleasant,will definately go back soon

Service was terrible,staff seemed to unable to cope with more than 3 people at the bar. The cheesy chip were microwaved and the onion rings were sat in a pool of grease. Avoid at all cost !

A beautiful pub right next to the river. Watching the boats and barges going past. We had a Sunday roast here 10/10 even did a nice cauliflower tart for the veggie. Excellent value for money. Would highly recommend.

As part of our visits to all the pubs in town we visited this one recently and it does have the benefit of being right on the canal side so lovely views and ducklings! Can get very busy and less good later on but usually a good place to chill by the water!

Staying in loughborough with work and found this great little pub in a perfect setting on the canalside in loughborough sit outside and watch the peace and quiet menu is not extensive but good food and a few cask ales to boot.

Has undergone a few changes in recent years but latest refurb is really nice and has a lovely view over the canal especially she able to sit outside. We on.y visited for drinks so not tried the food yet but will definitely return.