The Boathouse in Cheshire West and Chester

Just love a walk at Parkgate and a drink n the sun overlooking the estuary at the boathouse

Great place on the canal with tables outside. Good beer

we go fairly regular to boathouse and we go because we love the food which is always delicious and had the Tuna dish thisweek and wow what a tasty dish, one of the best dishes ive had in awhile , went for roast today and as always it was delicious , oh and the cauliflour cheese top drawer. Staff are a credit to the place , hard working always busyy, yet always helpful nope to be goin for years to come , and thank you

Nice place to eat in Parkgate although parking can be tight.

Beutiful staff food ambience panoramic surroundings of dee estuary perfection!

Great food, fab service and superb views. The food is excellent and the staff are very friendly but professional. The beautiful views across the Dee estuary are the icing on the cake. For those with a smaller appetites, they have a “young adults menu” and some of the items on the main menu are available as small portions too (including Sunday roast dinners). Finally, there is a dedicated children’s menu too.

Our first visit to the Boathouse. A very busy Thursday lunchtime but having pre-booked we were shown to our table quickly. Service from all members of staff with whom we dealt was excellent. Option of full menu or daily 2/3 course fixed price. We chose fishcake and piripiri chicken from the latter which was very good. Excellent view over the estuary. We will return.

Good place to go with family and kids. Kids menu. Good choice of food options . Nice puds

Pleasantly surprised. Haven't been to the boathouse for a couple years and I'm happy to say it's gone up greatly in terms of quality of food. Well done ! Took one star off form some items accidentally double counted on the bill but that was an understandable mistake. We will be back !

Really nice place to eat and drink great views especially when it's a warm day.

What a great pub! We went on the warmest day of the year and sat outside. Great view over the estuary and delicious food. The sausage and mash was excellent, so was the fish and chips. Great drinks on tap. Would definitely go again - thanks for a great evening out!

I have been visiting the Boathouse for years now for birthday and anniversary celebrations, and general get togethers over lunch or dinner, and have loved the experience. However, visited today as a family of 7 for my birthday, and what a disappointment. Chicken over cooked and dry, service was awful. Service very slow, despite many empty tables. We asked for the desert menu, after some time approached the bar and asked if we could order and was told someone would be over to take our order. After another 20 minutes wait we decided to leave and go elsewhere to continue our party. Such a disappointment when you invite people to join you for a get together, as you feel responsible for their "lack" of enjoyment, and then have to pay the bill. Right now I feel there are many better places locally to spend my money in the future. Also, visited The Hornsmill in Helsby several times recently, and what a completely different experience. Sort yourself out Boathouse, not the place you used to be.

Food , staff , the place and the atmosphere was lovely but unfortunately had to wait an hour for dinner did get an apology but it’s along to wait with elderly parents . We did book our table but granted they were very busy. The staff were lovely . The view over the marshes was amazing. The meals were huge very tasty and cooked properly not Wetherspoon standard . Definitely recommend this place . Definitely worth a visit.

Lovely place to visit and enjoy the food and views.

Absolutely appalling food today Roast beef was just pure fat Asked waitress to take it back and replace for her to return with same food with just meat removed. She then went on to rearrange the cutlery on my plate then put it back on the table in front of me

Sumptuous food in wonderful restaurant with views watching the sun set over the Dee Estuary.. Tuna steak salad, sirloin steak with potatoes and mushrooms, Amstel and Cabernet Sauvignon, could have stayed all night. Served by Emily, medic student very friendly and a delight to meet,a reflection all of the boathouse employees. Will we be back, absolutely. The price reflected in the quality...leaves other local restaurants in the shade. Well done tonight the Boathouse Parkgate.

First time here for Mother's Day and I wasn't disappointed from the moment we arrived the staff were friendly and helpful the food was delicious the atmosphere was really friendly it was lovely I really enjoyed my Mother's Day here and even had a gift of a lovely pot plant thanks to you for a wonderful time we will definitely be back xx

First time we have been here and I can say we all enjoyed our lunch and everyone was first class we will definitely be going again and the pot plant given to my wife was a really nice gesture

Very disappointing. We were so looking forward to this Sunday roast dinner. Had not been here for several years. Beef totally inedible. Could not cut it with knife and could not chew any of it (that is both of us), the belly pork also inedible as it was so dry and over cooked.Green beans totally raw,roast potatoes were tasty but so soft they fell apart and were pale and not at all roasted(crispy).Yorkshire pudding looked good but had no taste needed seasoning. Gravy was nice,chicken nice,turkey tender. Other veg was OK but not amazing. We were given a 20%discount. Will not visit again.

Nice selection of food. Views over the river Dee if you get a seat to the river side.

Fabulous food, nice service, beautiful view. All in all, a perfect place for Sunday lunch.

Didn't eat, but set in a great location, overlooking the marshes at Parkgate, menu looked great and we will return for food at some stage, good range of beers and a pleasant atmosphere.

Good food and excellent service

Decent enough food, at reasonable prices, though The Boathouse is looking somewhat 'tired' and in need of a makeover? Nice views on a clear day.

Wow. A quick visit to see daughter at Liverpool Uni and popped over to the Wirral for a coastal walk in the spring sunshine. Never been to the area but completely lucked our by stopping at Parkgate at lunchtime. The Sunday lunch platter for 2, with a cheeky side of Bury black pudding on muffin with hollandaise sauce was brilliant. Great choice of beers, excellent service and a wonderful view over the estuary.

Well what can I say amazing food excellent service, so welcoming, and have to say you all work so hard, Sunday roast omg 😋. Young Irish waitress simply the best , Like your team , Sorry don’t know your name .

WELL done Boathouse and staff. Another lovely lunch served by excellent and friendly staff. The beautiful view topped off a lovely lunchtime.

The young staff are amazing food best around Manager could be more welcoming though 😎

A great location to bring my 90 year old mother with limited mobility to. We sat in the conservatory and could admire the views across the marshes to the welsh mountains. An extensive menu with smaller portions, suitable for the older children and the elderly , delicious food. Have already recommended to friends visiting the Wirral later this year!

The Boathouse Restaurant is very well established venue for dining out and partaking drinking a good selection of beers from the bar. Situated on the front at Parkgate, with fine views overlooking the River Dee and North-Wales coast. Always well worth a visit to enjoy fine dining and a relaxing atmosphere. Go there when you really want to unwind. Party bookings are catered for. Staff are friendly and courteous. Recommended.

Relaxed dining. Had the platter for two and it was more than enough. Had coffee with mini pudding for dessert. Excellent service.

Enjoyed a lovely meal with my partner for valentines. Food, service and ambience were all superb. Highly recommend.

Visited for Sunday lunch with elderly parents. Very busy so wasn't expecting the food to be up to much but wow...we're we pleasantly surprised. When it hit the table each of the plates..dad's half chicken, mums beef, and mine n friends roast turkey all looked delicious...great selection of beautifully cooked veg on the plate including roasties as good as mine!!! No airfryers here... very generous portions including the meat..i noticed people leaving with foil packs...us too as dad could have feasted for a week on his chicken portion...lovely...only one complaint...we just had to squeeze in one of the desserts on offer and left STUFFED..highly recommend the marmalade& whisky bread n butter pudding i shared with dad with intention of taking only 1 spoonful...will most definitely make a return 2 hour round trip journey...

Good value lunch menu, 2 courses. Very tasty main course and dessert. Excellent apple and blackcurrant crumble with thick custard. Lovely setting overlooking the estuary, with plenty of bird life to watch e.g. marsh harriers prowling the marshes.

Visited in sad circumstances for a wake following service at crematorium. Just wanted to mention the excellent varied buffet. Recommended.

Having ate in the Boathouse on several occasions we were very disappointed at our latest visit. The starters were below par and could be labeled poor. The main meals were poor with little taste and badly cooked. However the staff were really good. Pity about the food.

Super pub for a few drinks. Didn't eat

Overall decidedly average, steak was awful and stringy. Fish and chip okay. Waitress compensated my friend with a pudding for steak but food was not as good as previously and I think manager should have come over, not leave it to junior member of the team, who was clearly trying her best. Service was fine.

a wonderful evening with work colleagues. good food for meat eaters and vegans alike. flexible to individual needs. and never rushed us

Had an amazing experience at the boathouse, in Parkgate, lovely place with stunning views, service was excellent, food was gorgeous, definitely recommend the sea bass. Will definitely be returning. 😁😁

Was sat at a table round a corner a bit out of the way and got forgotten about a bit. Had to go to the bar to remind them to bring my dessert (which was a lovely banana Eton mess). Main of hunter's chicken was nice but a bit overcooked and slightly chewy. Good value lunch deal though and the staff were nice. Knocked a star off for the issues above :)

Warm and welcoming staff. Lovely food, however had sold out of a few items but would re-visit.

I went to an after funeral service that had been laid on. Lovely place, staff and the buffet was excellent 👌

Delicious food, good size portions, lovely staff! Would recommend:)

This is a really nice place in a beautiful location. The food, staff and atmosphere were all spot on and at a very reasonable peice. Will definitely recommend to others and return myself.

Thank you, Jo, for going above and beyond to make our visit perfect! Food 5 star. Service 5 star. Staff 5 star. Maybe just 1 person needs to show some discretion and remember rules are meant to be bent a little. When you have Service animals, they are trained not to disrupt. We still had a lovely time however. Thank you to all involved.

We were a problem table. The team did well.

Went new years eve food 10/10 service 10/10.live local so going again staff very friendly and polite, especially the young girl from derry n/I.

Another amazing Christmas lunch The Boathouse Parkgate with Barbara Jones and Paul Bryant. All served beautifully by the amazing and dedicated (and no doubt very tired) team The Boat House. Big Shout out to all those unsung heroes working in #hospitality and #catering during the busiest time of the year. Thank You team The Boathouse, Parkgate… You are heroes 💪🎅🎄🎅🎄x

Normally brilliant but heating was not on during our visit which affected our enjoyment of the evening

Marsh / sea view with fab food ! If you love bird watching this is defo for you ! We did sea a marsh harrier up close !

Food is amazing, staff really helpful. Even welcomed our Dog.

Well l am very regretful to review this we had Christmas day lunch and after experiencing such a lovely Sunday lunch we decided to book for Christmas day, l was surprised to find how awful the table was dressed and we where at the back of the conservatory which felt like we where in a cafe no piped Christmas music the food itself was okay but very sadly lacking in portion size l literally got 2 roast potatoes and would of expected maybe mash or new potatoes and 3 sprouts (not joking)on my plate tiny spoonful of mashed carrot and turnip,would of thought as it was a Christmas dinner it would of been a bit special,but was just very cafe experience, not anywhere £84.00per head worth it l do understand the cost of overheads but just wasn't very good l'm afraid to say.

we go once or twice a week and have been for ages think once one of our dinners was nt hot as liekd but sorted , we neve rhave any issues , teh food is excellent the staff are so friendly and bloody hard working and nothing is too much trouble for them . Ive rea da reveiw about a maggot ??? It clearly isnt its a roasted leek and the comment about being on antibiotics for a week ??? The reveiw was posted on teh 24th today is 26th thats 2 days . A week is 7 days . I always treat people and especially staff in places i eat or drink with respect as tehy deserve it , they are someones son , daughter etc and would not want member of my family treated otherwise. We went today and had a crackin Turkey roast omg im stuffed and everything was cooke dto perfection and teh plate was roasting hot . Boathouse your staff are a credit to your business andwe will continue to go there , if youll leyt us lol

Our visit was two months ago, fantastic experience great food, gorgeous views and cosy pub.

Maggot on my broccoli, slime in the vinegar. Been on antibiotics for a week. Poor service, disgusting food, how they are still allowed to feed people for the price they charge I don’t understand?

Had a meal with Friends last night , we all ordered from the festive menu, we were a party of 6, some ordered 2 courses some had 3 courses , all the food was absolutely delicious, I had the smoked salmon starter then the Turkey festive Main both courses were really nice and plentiful , the Turkey roast came out hot and very generous portion. Even though the restaurant was very busy we were very well looked after by the friendly team.l If you haven’t been for food here I highly recommend to visit , we will be back very soon, thank you team Boathouse for making our evening an enjoyable experience.

Fantastic visit with friends. Service great, food excellent and lovely location with views across the Dee Estuary

Went with my aunty for lunch today. I ordered the mixed grill, with the steak cooked rare. After a long wait, the food arrived. The chicken on my meal was cold, and the steak was cooked medium. I returned the meal. My aunty had finished eating by the time my replacement meal arrived. This time, the steak was brown throughout. I lost the will to ask for something else. The bill was cancelled and we left. What a waste of an afternoon.

Lovely friendly staff , nice and clean with amazing views, big car park . Food was gorgeous there was 15 of us children and adults and everyone enjoyed their meal, If you haven't been it is worth a visit, I will definitely be back and its an hours drive for me

Wow! Sunday lunch today was amazing! Thank you to the chef (s) and team. It’s was so tasty, great portion size, value for money and choice of meat and vegetables fab. The best roast dinner I’ve had. We were a party of 10 and all said it was like eating home cooked food. No frozen or microwave food on our plates … well done. We’ll definitely be back again 😍

Amazing pub with great food and drinks! The view from the terrace outside is wonderful as it is the atmosphere inside with the fireplace! Strongly reccomended. Suitable for groups too.

Friendly staff, great views, delicious food.

Went for a meal with my wife and two friends lovely food and staff Very helpful

Birthday lunch for my son and his girlfriend. Beautiful views over the Dee. Our waitress was lovely ( veterinary student) didn't catch her name but she was attentive and professional. Thank you

Beautiful views with nice food and good company 😉

Always good food and service and a good value lunch option

Food is always delicious, and the daytime views are really spectacular, especially for birdwatching. Service is sometimes a bit slow, but then the place is surprisingly large, and staff is always helpful. Great for large groups if planned in advance. Main thing to be aware of is that they don't accept Amex, which almost left us without a way to pay one day when we didn't have the right cards with us.

Good place for a meal. Nice atmosphere. Relaxed setting.

This pub is in a very good location, overlooking the coastal marshes. The menu is decent but most items are very expensive (even by current standards). Dishes vary somewhat in size, unpredictably. Pies dont all have a pastry base and some have soggy bases, which was rather unfortunate. Good choice of desserts, which were quite substantial. Decent strong coffee. All enjoyed Very popular so do book ahead. Large carpark

Stopped in for a drink. Lovely setting and staff were friendly. Will return.

We had the sharing Sunday roast platter which was delicious and great value! The portion size was very generous for 2 people and the service was excellent!

Four of us visited here never been before for lunch and was pleasantly surprised from the word go. We arrived and was seated early. The waitress lovely lady absolutely enjoys her job she was a brilliant waitress and the food was great the facilities were good. The parking was easy and straight forward and atmosphere and view was brilliant. 10/10 from all four of us .

The setting is delightful, overlooking the estuary Staff are professional, friendly and polite The food was excellent The chilli scallops were perfectly cooked and tender and the sauce accompaniment was ideal. The feta and watermelon salad was very tasty The main courses of lemon and thyme pork fillet and roasted lamb rump were nicely cooked, presented and really tasty The Eton mess was delicious The whole dining experience was really great and we can’t wait to return Our compliments to the chef

Came in after a walk only for a couple of drinks no food which did smell lovely. Amazing setting, decor and view. The gentleman on shift was lovely and informative bar service was quick and efficient. Will definitely pop back in again when you that way

Beautiful location right on the marshes overlooking wales. Lovely view of the sunset over Wales

We have an autistic friend and the staff were wonderful with him

Only had a drink, but nice views from the Beer garden.

Went here today. Order the mushroom starter was very nice. Mistake I made was the steak and ale pie. The lid was undercooked and slimey underneath and no pastry to the underside is it a pie? My opinion no. Inside resembled more of a stew that wasn't seasoned very well. The mash was dry and tasteless. And although it says tenderstem brocoli you actually just get brocoli. What was worse still on a terrible table after food served no follow up to check quality so had no chance to explain the gripes. And after meal my friend who paid as i have just done her a favour was told the price but no thank you or even eye contact. So terrible experience nice starter pie I would suggest you swerve and bar staff no tip not a large suprise there

Been two weekends on the run. The very best speedy service, never had to wait too long for a team member, food or drink. Had the roast sharer both times and it was excellent. Not a criticism at all but in hindsight, the duo of meats would be better as we ended up taking the half chicken away with us both times as there's already plenty to share. Weather was terrible both times but it still feels cosy and a great dining experience. Highly recommend, especially after walking in to the chain pub carvery down the road. World's apart. Go to the boathouse!

Been here before lovely food and service, unfortunately not this time , ordered platter for two , arrived very quickly...redflag maybe?, so started to divide between us , no Yorkies,went to bar , no beef back to the bar 🙈, offered a 20%discount off bill, maybe if staff stopped flirting with each other behind the bar , mistakes would be noticed 😔, unfortunately wont be back

Excellent service & good at a decent price, thanks guys.

The Boathouse is in a wonderful location with beautiful views. However, my chicken salad was only so so. It seems like the food has gone down a notch which is such a pity as it used to be wonderful.

I wanted to take my 93 year old mum out for Sunday lunch as she has recently moved into a care home. When I booked a table, I asked for one which had step-free access and ideally one with a view over the estuary. The table was brilliant - step free and great views. The food was excellent. Quality ingredients, cooked to perfection and presented well on piping hot plates too. Service was great. The team were smartly dressed, very polite, friendly and attentive. Thanks to everyone for making the visit such a great experience. I was impressed and would definitely recommend the Boathouse.

We had been walking from Neston to Heswall and this was the ideal stop for lunch as I know it very well as I've been coming here for many years and always enjoyed the food and drink here. This pub has a large advantage over all the other pubs in Parkgate as it's built on the seawall side of the road so the stunning views across the marshes to North Wales are completely uninterrupted. You get a choice of menus when you get there, there's the large main menu and the smaller lunch menu that represents very good value for money. Today on the lunch menu I tried out the Pate for Starters and the seafood basket for mains. Both are recommended. They also had a good selection of beers and ales. Service was excellent as always. There is plenty of space in the carpark opposite, but remember to type in your registration number at the bar

Been several times and love the setting. And food is usually great. This time the food was mixed; two good meals but two of us chose salads and they were disappointing; the menu description sounded good but basically they were little more than green salads with a tiny piece of sea bream. Not great value at £18. Will definitely continue visiting but not chose a salad.

We had a lovely evening at The Boathouse with a large family group of mixed ages. Everyone commented how much they had enjoyed it. Both the food and the service were excellent. Highly recommended.

Gorgeous food, great service and atmosphere and then there’s the view over the Dee Estuary!!

Great location Food delivered quickly Food was tasty 👍

We came in after a nice walk along Parkgate front and dee marshes serves a nice pint of ale called great anvil which is a very smooth ruby red ale

Good Pub Food and wonderful location . Visited with young grandson , not booked , made welcome and received excellent service. Menu to suit all and reasonable prices . Ideal venue for coffee , drinks or meal .

Another great meal with excellent service from friendly and knowledgeable staff very helpful and polite truly professional. Will definitely be returning thank you all

We visited on Tuesday for an early tea. Family of 5 2 adults and 3 children. Husband and I ordered from the price fixe menu. Husband ordered the ham and chips and I ordered the scampi but the chips served with these meals were cold and tasteless..my husbands ham was dry and not as described the menu described this as being treacle baked ham but was more mediocre thin piece of tasteless ham no flavour of treacle or sugar as described. For the Kids we ordered fish and chips and these were actually nice the kids meal was served with fries and much nicer than the chips served with the adult meals. As we ordered from price fixe menu I ordered a stater. my husband asked to order dessert following his main and was given al a carte menus to choose from. The bill came and we were charged for the dessert which wasn’t part of price fixe menu this wasn’t clearly communicated when we finished our mains and my husband ordered his and kids dessert. When the bill arrived I questioned this there was ‘nothing’ they could do about it. I think it was unfortunate case of communication between staff but no apology or refund for the crumble dessert which was £7.95. I e-mailed the venue about our experience and was told a refund for the dessert could not be actioned as we paid for the kids food and price fixe meal before the food arrived. We paid for the food before as we were invited to do so when we placed the order. Think this is a poor excuse to rectify a miscommunication/error. Disappointing meal..lovely view shame about the food and management.

The location overlooking the estuary persuaded us to have an evening meal at the boathouse. Unfortunately the seam bream was over cooked and therefore dry whilst the risotto was over cooked and soggy. The waitress was hugely apologetic and arranged a 20% discount on that course- hardly overgenerous in our view. That said the ambience at the boathouse is lovely and we shall no doubt return,but only for a drink!

Lovely venue, great location, great staff. However if your looking for a quiet, relaxed afternoon indoor lunch away from yapping fashion accessory pooches and their inconsiderate blasé owners its probably not the place you. Four of us decided to leave during pre meal drinks due to the unchecked yapping.

The food here was really, really nice to be fair. Unfortunately the service was not very good 🤨

The location is very nice, the terrace was great in sunny weather but the Sunday roast was a disappointment. The potatoes and all the vegetables were extremely dry and the gravy sauce was very tasteless, also the toilets were dirty and there was no soap. I am sorry to say that our first experience was not good.

Great pud, great views over the River Dee.

Only had a drink here but very nice

Relaxed atmosphere, friendly knowledgeable staff, varied menu and good food