Based on 253 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 253 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 34 in 184 in Melton
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What a lovely pub ! My first time here and will definitely visit again 😁
Teresa Benson . 2024-11-29
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A really good pub with fantastic real ale
Eric Anderson . 2024-11-27
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Called in the Boat with old rugby pals and the place was buzzing,very friendly staff and customers,we called as our dear friend Bruce brown was licencee so it brought back happy memories despite our good friend Bruce no longer with us
Paul Birch . 2024-11-15
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Myself & my partner live in Leicester & regularly have a Day out in Melton & I always go for a few drinks at the boat , so friendly & cosy , we’ve actually got a later train we were so entrenched x
paul humberston . 2024-10-25
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A trip down memory lane, as I was last in The Boat over 50 years ag, and just had to visit whilst attending the MM beer festival. Landlord and landlady were very friendly and choice of cask ales OK.
Tony Brown . 2024-09-22
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Went to Melton Mowbray for a pork pie making course, decided to take campervan n stop over to take in some of Meltons' pubs.. The Boat was 5 🌟 old style boozer, with great friendly management (Mick n Laura ?) Made to feel welcome by the locals Great well kept beers incl Bass, Timothy Taylors (Golden & Boltmaker) Cheese n Onion Cobs n a dartboard 🎯.. Highly recommend a visit👌 Interesting Blue Plaque on the next door property !
tim goliah . 2024-09-19
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Really old fashioned pub....brilliant staff lovely locals proper pub from the past ..beer beautiful as well deffo worth a visit
Redrobin . 2024-08-26
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Great food, reasonably priced. Nice staff, attentive without being 'on you' as soon as you put your fork down. No alcohol, take your own. It's their pleasure to open and pour it for you. Low rating on the atmosphere, we were there quite early and the only people in, not the restaurants fault.
Bol X . 2024-08-11
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Nice drinks and friendly staff 😁
levzy . 2024-03-11
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Bit pricey compared to other local pubs
Adam Keane . 2024-03-10
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Like going to the Boat Inn in melton. Nice old proper pub. Usually go when staying at Eye Kettleby Lakes.
Sue Thompson . 2024-02-15
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Friendly place. Good quality beer. Great staff.
Geoff Colmer . 2023-12-12
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The Boat in Melton Mowbray is a beer lover's haven. The superbly maintained selection of beers stands out, showcasing a commitment to quality. With great hosts and a super-friendly atmosphere, it's a top choice for those seeking excellent brews in a welcoming setting. A must-visit for a delightful pub experience.
Andy Batten . 2023-12-01
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Anyone who loves traditional pubs shouldn't miss the opportunity to visit this wonderful pub. Traditional barely begins to describe this time capsule. Great real ales, lovely publicans, will be going back, well worth the drive out. Visited again today 15th Aug, absolutely fantastic, such a welcoming couple, fantastic unspoilt surroundings and a wonderful pint of Bass. Trad pub lovers really need to try this wonderful pub. Visited today, 27th Oct '23. In am ever changing Melton, with fewer and fewer pubs, The Boat still has it 'right', an ale house that has resisted the choice of chalk paint and fancy lagers. 4 cask ales on, and still operated by publicans who are always on duty, unlike todays trend of clueless accountants running pubs and directing unmotivated staff from a remote office. While this couple are at the boat its in good hands, but visit it while you can as nothing lasts forever.
nicholas moore . 2023-10-28
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Lovely little good old fashioned local pub, if you love that traditional feeling pop in for a pint.
Chris Hodson . 2023-10-15
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Proper old skool pub with great beer
Peter Edwards . 2023-10-01
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Lovely cosy traditional style pub right opposite the train station well kept beers very welcoming
Roy Powell . 2023-09-24
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Nice atmosphere, relaxing place.
Bruce Eastman . 2023-08-09
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Proper British pub with excellent beer
Richard Lowe . 2023-08-01
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Cracking old world looking pub, lovely wooden bar and furnishings, warm reception and friendly locals
Steven Foster . 2023-05-21
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Lovely pub with well kept ales, friendly staff. Well worth a visit
John Heckford . 2023-04-16
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Lovely traditional Pub well worth a visit
Sam Danzey . 2023-04-04
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Great local pub. How pubs used to be, atmosphere and good beer.
jerry hanson . 2023-02-26
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Great local pub, keeping a few real ales in tip-top condition! Great staff too so wots not to like?!
peter quinn . 2023-01-24
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It was good to revisit the Boat again last week. When we arrived we received an immediate friendly welcome from the Landlord … with 3 cask beers on offer we opted for the draught Bass which proved to be in excellent condition. The pub was spotlessly clean, well heated (roaring log burner) and had the feel of a proper friendly local! We will return soon …
John Watchorn . 2023-01-14
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Lovely bar and staff, i will always come back whenever i am in Melton.
Steffen Diehl . 2023-01-07
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Traditional pub next to the railway station in Melton Mowbray. Good range of real ales. Good ambience. Staff friendly.
Keith Stevens . 2022-12-29
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Great little pub Have a lot of good memories from the 1980's
nigel bailey . 2022-12-13
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I popped in here after catching a wrong train. The Guinness was top and the price was amazing.
Ian Gillan . 2022-12-10
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Excellent pint ...proper pub a rare find thank god they still exist.
gary taylor . 2022-11-26
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This is proper pub with well kept beer. Now serves Timothy Taylors - even Golden Best - this pub has the best beer in town.
Tim Litt . 2022-11-16
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Nice, cosy pub. Mick is very friendly, and the company was excellent. Do try some of the cask ales. All in all, 4 hour well spent :)
Rajeev Sharma . 2022-11-01
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Lovely old pub friendly staff good beer
Roy Tyers . 2022-08-15
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So good you have been able to reopen. Lovely to see you Laura and Mick.
Linda Eatherington . 2022-07-17
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Excellent pint of timothy Taylor
Daniel Kirby . 2022-04-23
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The best real pub in Melton Mowbray. Wood panelled walls a real fire and welcoming hosts. Perfect.
M L . 2021-12-28
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Traditional pub serving ales and good quality beers.good atmosphere and busy little pub
Keith Galloway . 2021-12-11
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Great traditional pub, extremely cosy, dog friendly and reasonably priced
Nick Owens . 2021-11-13
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Lovely little pub, friendly staff too x
Louise Lewis . 2021-11-04
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Great company, superb pub. Great black and tan .
CHRIS RICHARDSON . 2021-10-24
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Great management & staff - can't do enough to make you welcome. Wish it was nearer home (Warrington), it would become my local. A proper traditional pub, a dying breed unfortunately!
Len Donovan . 2021-10-17
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Absolultly amazing landlord... really friendly and very welcoming. Staff are amazing and friendly
Anton Anyon . 2021-08-29
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Had a walk into town and came across this curious little place. We were soon made welcome by our lovely hosts, Mick and Laura great company nice locals nice beer. Highly recommend a visit, we will be back, well worth the 4 mile round trip walk. Thank you
Wayne Gammon . 2021-08-24
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Was asked to put a mask on, I explained I was exempt but he proceeded to ask for proof of this which according to the government guidelines we don't need to it's optional. I have trigeminal neuralgia so putting something over my face would be suicide! Discrimination at it finest! Fair to say i won't be visiting again!
Joanne Bojko . 2021-07-17
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Fantastic little pub, friendly owners and great beer
James Bayley . 2021-07-08
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Cracking pub. Traditional but so very welcoming!
Dale Radford . 2021-06-09
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A nice afternoon for a couple of drinks. Plenty of choice and tucked away in the snug room
Millie Beckett . 2021-06-07
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Yeah, Lovely Little Pub, Very cosy in winter time. Always enjoy my Visits to The Boat Inn Pub Melton Mowbray. Friendly Staff and very Helpful.
stan golebiewski . 2021-06-03
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Really cozy place for a beer, really enjoyed my time there before lockdown.
Luke Wilson . 2020-11-19
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Was social distancing and they sold Bass on draft
arthur hepton . 2020-08-31
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Good old fashioned town pub, covid conditions making trading a challenge. Please show your support for one of Meltons pub gems, so it's there to enjoy when things become a little more normal
Ian Perkins . 2020-08-17
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Lovely family run pub. Take a walk worth it to have a good pint...or gin as mrs says. Just past harboro hotel
Dan Bushe . 2020-08-15
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St Patrick's day celebrations, fantastic afternoon.
Steve Murphy . 2020-03-15
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Great little pub.....4 guest ales....friendly staff 10 out of 10
Simon Hopper . 2020-03-07
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Friendly, good community old style pub. Great people make you feel as welcome as a regular on first visit
Ziggi . 2019-12-01
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Lovely traditional pub. Good choice of beers and a friendly welcome
Elaine Constable . 2019-11-24
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Lovely old alehouse tucked away by the river on the very edge of town, its a two minute walk to the centre but inside the pub is a feeling of, well, for me being on that boat with a lovely cast iron fire blazing it is a a lovely atmosphere to come in out of the cold to. I imagine it is good any season, serving well kept ale and bar snacks. No cooked food but a great place for a beer or two. Good dogs and children welcome too!
David West . 2019-11-21
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Friendly service nice atmosphere
Laraine Gault . 2019-11-12
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A wonderfully traditional pub, great well kept beers, terrific friendly atmosphere, warm and comfortable. Great crowd of people, a conversation easy to find. A credit to the smashing team that make this great pub work. I must add that the only food available is cheese cobs and pork pies.
Clifford J Freeman . 2019-10-13
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Lovely pub old school . Fire in the winter always made to feel welcome .
Christina Moulton . 2019-10-08
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Not my first visit by a very long shot, however my first review of this cracking little pub! Good beers and friendly service with an old style "how a pub should be" feel. Very worth a visit.
Alan Clark . 2019-09-01
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Very clean and tidy , nice people running it too. Also if your into darts , a very good throw
Alan Coombes . 2019-08-28
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A proper, friendly, real ale pub. Aug 19 review revised. One star removed - over the last 18 months or so the beer prices are on a step upward trajectory. The beer quality is now variable too, never poor but often as not just average and not 'spot-on' as it once was.
A B (Pendennis) . 2019-08-15
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Oldy worldy.nice atmosphere.nice landlord and landlady
Roy Murray . 2019-08-07
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Friendly staff. Fabulous choice of drinks.
Tracy Turlington . 2019-07-25
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Proper English pub. Friendly a d warm atmos. Good ales.
David Sneath . 2019-07-18
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Fantastic steak & ale pie for lunch! Delicious gravy, tender meat, whole mushrooms, chunky chips with rock salt ... Yummy!! The best calamari as a cheeky starter too. Great value too. An absolute must.
Ian Bogie . 2019-06-13
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Lovely local pub, very welcoming staff and punters!
Spike Knapp . 2019-05-26
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Mine and my husbands favourite pub in melton. Friendly place and dog friendly to.
Karen Bates . 2019-05-23
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Cosy little pub with a great atmosphere
Battle Dome . 2019-01-04
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Played with my band there. Lovely wee pub and gave us a good response too..
Vince Gorman . 2018-12-27
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Friendly pub. Well worth a visit
Christopher Furnell . 2018-12-13
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Great Bass, lovely atmosphere, friendly. I wouldn't go if I were you. It's mine😂😂
Rob Sheridan . 2018-12-07
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Very nice bar, warming and cosy. Beer good
Carl Thompson . 2018-11-17
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A local away from home. Recommend the pork pies. Very welcoming. Will definitely be going again.
Lettitia Prewett . 2018-11-04
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Traditional old friendly pub, good beers and gin.
Sarah . 2018-10-30
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Friendly owner who is happy to chat with guests. Dog friendly planet of space and good range of drinks on tap
Martin Handyside . 2018-10-24
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Lovely pub, best in Melton Mowbray by a long way, the best kept ale in town. Wood panelled bar with four well kept ales and a very nice ambience. Highly recommended. *UPDATE* I've just noticed they allow vaping here, not particularly happy with this personally, not enough evidence about the health risks involved.
Nigel Watts . 2018-09-20
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Great pub, beer and atmosphere.
david holmes . 2018-09-02
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Great place to have a drink relax and socialise. Quality well kept ales.
Dave Smith . 2018-08-26
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The best pub in melton Mowbray for quality, well kept real ale - an absolute tribute to the Mick and Laura
Steve Whittaker . 2018-06-02
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Nice pub. Ale always in good condition and they're dog friendly. Not a food pub however, although cheese rolls and crisps etc. are available, mostly a nice friendly beer drinkers pub. Good selection of Scotch whisky and Gin as well.
Stephen Jenkins . 2018-05-26
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Great pub, great beer and great staff! Best pub in town!
John Bristow . 2018-05-13
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Great pub. Excellent beer Nice landlady. Definately recommend.
Marylyn Nobbs . 2018-05-07
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Nice pub close to the Station. Good selection of well kept real ales. Decent bar and good stock of whiskys. We will be back next time in Melton
Stephen Gray . 2018-04-08
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This is a real ale pub at the highest level.
paul hardy . 2018-03-31
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A beautiful proper public house with a long and fascinating history, always a warm welcome and a very friendly atmosphere.
Gareth Posnett . 2018-03-30
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A little gem from a bygone era. Good beer and very cosy. Small but very welcoming
Nigel Brown . 2018-03-14
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A proper pub not a franchise, serving good draft beers.
Richard Thomas . 2018-03-13
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Very warm and cosy pub serving real ale, great hosts making you very welcome it has good feel about the place giving it a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
Bill Traynor . 2018-03-02
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Pleasure and warm really nice hosts
John Morrow . 2018-01-02
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Grate choice of ales and open fire
Matt Dyas . 2017-12-21
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Just like an old fashioned local friendly staff
Pat Traynor . 2017-11-07
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It nice u can relax and enjoy a lovly pint
challenge channel . 2017-10-17
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GREAT little pub dam good beer and GREAT bar STAFF.
David Watkin . 2017-09-17
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Good old pub. A little on the dear side though.
Michael Barrett . 2017-06-30
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Lovely open fire on chilly evenings, great ales and cider. Warm and friendly hosts and locals. A nice proper pub, where you feel at ease and can enjoy a relaxing drink, in cosy surroundings.
Donna Brownlow . 2017-04-02
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Good ale, friendly owners and staff, what a pub should be.
Daz Rose . 2017-03-04
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Lovely beer and environment :-)
Paul Burger . 2017-02-26
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Great pub and friendly bar staff.
Martin Woolley . 2016-11-20
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