The Boatman in Windsor and Maidenhead

We stopped by one evening at this gastropub for dinner. The location was very pretty and we had high expectations. Unfortunately we were a bit disappointed. Both the dinner menu and the drinks menu had little choice. So it was a hamburger and a pint of Guinness for me. Guinness is Guinness, it's always good, but the burger is the worst I've ever tasted. There was a strange and bad taste in the meat and it didn't even taste like a burger. I'm not a fan of McDonalds, but their burger actually tastes better. The dessert menu, on the other hand, looked very tempting, a lot of exciting selection. But it was late at night and the children were tired, so unfortunately there was no dessert. It should be mentioned that the people working there were friendly and welcoming. This place doesn't get top stars from me, but I still hope to return one day and try something from the dessert menu.

What an amazing restaurant, went on recommendation of my boss. I can only say it was a great setting, very friendly staff, amazing food and so much choice too. I will definitely come back again and try the amazing starters main courses and deserts. Great choice of red wines too. Thanks to all the staff for making it such an enjoyable experience. It's a hidden gem.

This is without doubt the best Sunday roast in Windsor. I don’t know how they do it but it is just fantastic. I’ve never been so amazed at how good a carrot can taste. The beef is done to perfection. Hats off to the chefs and we were served by the lovely Luisa from East Timor. Also if it’s not a Sunday I’d highly recommend the Chicken Milanese.

Beautiful location for a pub. It was my birthday and we had booked ahead. The we were seated in the conservatory, seats were nice. It was not very busy which was also good. We all ordered roast dinner. The wait was not too long for the food however when it arrived,The food was Luke warm and literally swimming in watery gravy. We were not offered any sauces and no one returned to see if our meal was okay. The only attention we received was from the table full of wasps. When we attempt to speak to staff about our poor food they had a clear lack of interest. Unimpressed

I ate an absolutely delicious vegan roast dinner here. The food was piping hot, the service was great and the setting is simply perfect.

Absolutely loved this restaurant, the nicest food, service and atmosphere and made my birthday very special. The team were amazing, the chef cooked the food really well and service was impeccable. I will definitely be going again and recommending to friends and family

Lovely lunch in the 'conservatory' building by the river. Tasty food and good selection. Attentive and pleasant staff.

The serving staff were great, but the food is pretty average. We wanted to sit in the covered outside area which was more than half empty, but were told it was fully booked, and were only offered inside the pub itself or outside which it was too cold for. For the two hours we were there we could see that the covered area wasn’t in fact full, and could have easily accommodated us. It was a shame as we were there to celebrate a birthday, so the whole experience was a bit disappointing. I wouldn’t bother going again, there are plenty of better places to eat in Windsor.

Amazing service from Lauren - she is so enthusiastic and made our night very enjoyable! I will definitely be coming back

Really lovely atmosphere! The food was delightful and served quickly. Lauren was very welcoming, thank you for a lovely evening!

Great service. Our server Lauren was very friendly and helpful. Great food and lovely setting by the river would definitely visit again

Delicious food, catered really well for children. Sofia was great with the kids and helpful in general. Would recommend!

This is the second time we’ve visited this restaurant and once again i’m blown away by the standard of food and value for money. Lauren our waitress could not be faulted offering excellent customer service with a smile. The slow cooked lamb was beautiful 👌🏻

Sofia is an exceptional waitress. Went above and beyond to ensure we had a lovely time. Food good. Dog looked after too !!

Lovely food at very reasonable prices. Staff were knowledgeable and helpful. There was a service charge we were more than happy to pay - we'd have probably left a bigger tip if they hadn't put it on automatically.

Spontaneously dropped by on a Sunday for a late lunch. Food was delicious, highly recommend the Brie starter. Our server, Olivia, was super friendly, attentitive, and helpful. Looking forward to coming back. Dog friendly Outdoor seating is drinks only Possible to eat in covered outdoor seating area, but no dogs allowed there. So we sat inside during the sunny day.

I enjoyed the Boatman. It is convenient, being a two minute walk from the train station. I had gone up to London for the day so stopped here for dinner. The food was good. Nicelynpresented. Nicely cooked. I had the sea bass which was very fresh and lovely. It came with roast potatoes and braised spinach w a basil pesto. I also had the chicken liver pate starter which was tasty. I could have made all of this food myself and presented it the same way, which is to say this place serbes very noce food but it isnt cutting edge. Not every restaurant should be, though. I would call this food beautifully done familiar food. The setting was great. The conservatory has lovely views of the river and fairy lights give it a great ambiance. I would come here again.

Absolutely fantastic service and food. Couldn’t fault the quality. Definitely will be back. As a spontaneous night out, fantastic experience!

The Boatman provided an exceptional dining experience for our party of 16. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the attentive service. Despite the large group, the staff ensured that our meals were served promptly and simultaneously, a feat that many restaurants struggle to achieve. The food itself was lovely, each dish arriving hot. There were no disappointments at our table. Moreover, the service was impeccable throughout the evening. The staff was efficient, friendly, and accommodating, ensuring that everyone's dining experience was seamless. Despite the bustling atmosphere, there were no issues with any of our orders, a testament to the professionalism of the team. Overall, The Boatman surpassed our expectations with its delicious food, efficient service, and welcoming atmosphere. It's undoubtedly a restaurant worth revisiting, whether for intimate dinners or larger gatherings. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an exceptional dining

We visited The Boatman for the second time tonight and both times we have absolutely loved it! The food is absolutely incredible, the service is quick and friendly, and the setting and atmosphere is lovely. The cocktails are delicious too! If you can get a table in the separate conservatory, it's so romantic in there and the outlook over the river is stunning. Highly recommended!

A nice setting by the river, but a very large restaurant so ask to sit outside or near the windows overlooking the river. think we sat in the conservatory. Food was fine.

Had a great time here for a small work dinner catching up with colleagues. We sat outside (ish) in the lovely conservatory which was lovely and warm great lighting etc. Sofia was very attentive and service was quick and effortless. Will def go back again

Terrible Service! Walked in and ignored, waited and ignored, walked out and ignored!! What more can I say?

Excellent venue . great atmosphere and really good attentive staff. Food well portioned and a great selection of drinks. Its a gem of a place. We booked for a table for 8 and each person liked the place and pleased with the staff from start...

Came with a group of 8 and a dog. Food was great and service was good. Great site espically in the summer

The best part of our experience was the excellent , balanced customer service, staff were very attentive without being overbearing. Food was good and well presented. We all felt welcome including Biscuit the dog

It’s a very nice place to eat next to the riverside the staff was friendly and food is good too mostly the dessert it’s so nice

Excellent Boxing Day lunch with our granddaughter and friend. We live locally and had a very welcoming experience with a lovely atmosphere. Seated on a table with a beautiful river view even with our 1 year old (much appreciated). I had the mushroom risotto and...

Friendly service Food average I am vegan eating out with friends who are not. They had a great choice For me, great to see a vegan roast, disappointing that they used a very cheap brand of vegan sausages. More disappointed that there were no vegan...

We met our friends from London here, the food, atmosphere and service was excellent. Will definitely recommend and for sure go back soon.

The food was excellent for our work Christmas dinner last Friday (55 of us). Plates were piping hot as was the food, very generous portions and delicious. The waitresses were friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend .

Great location alongside the Thames and sheltered from the cold in conservatory. Good food served hot and reasonably quickly

Just finished lunch at The Boatman and want to mention how extremely rude and unsympathetic the staff were when I fell on the slippery floor coming out of their glass extension. Another lady had fell earlier as well so they were aware how dangerous the...

As I arrived greeted by a rude female on the door. Told in a rude manner that I hadn't booked a table in the outside conservatory. I pointed out that when I booked the table there was no indication that I had to specify. No...

Family of four. One ordered a starter did not turn up. When queried advised they had run out, but they didn't think to advise and offer alternative. Three mains dishes arrived together the fourth was missed and we were asked what we had ordered. It...

Went here to celebrate 2 birthdays, which was put on the booking form through open table, but not acknowledged by The Boatman. Food was mediocre, we were seated in the conservatory it was very noisy, and had no ambience, service was a bit hit and miss, wouldn’t recommend and probably would not return

Brilliant spot on the river.good food. Reasonably priced. Staff very polite. Looked after us very well.

Where do I start, the food was absolutely brilliant and arrived in good time. I was lucky to be served by Fernandez, who provided the best service I’ve seen in all my years of dining. I highly recommend this restaurant and if your are lucky enough to bump into Fernandez you are in for an extra treat.

Lovely setting right on the river. 14 of us booked for lunch and we were given two tables in the outside covered area which was very nice. Service was friendly and attentive. The food arrived quickly and was great. Fantastic all round!

We came to your restaurant on Saturday 14th October after taking my mum and a friend that had travelled from New Zealand to Windsor Castle, in the hope that we had a lovely meal to finish off the day. Unfortunately not only did we wait over an hour and a half for the main course, we had to highlight that we had also noticed other people who had arrived after us, had be given there main course. The waiter told us this was because we had starters and this was the delay. What absolute nonsense!! Eventually three of the dinners came out leaving one guest to wait as he ordered a simple burger, but was presented with bolognese? After a further wait, without explanation, the foodless member of our party decided it was too late due to most of us being halfway through our meal, and then cancelled his burger order as it was now just too late. The bearded waiter came to us without apology and confirmed no burger was required, then miraculously produced one, this had cheese so was not the burger ordered and so was refused, then, somehow, the offer of a fishcake was put forward by the bearded man which was also refused (we feel this was probably actually someone else's order). He then proceeded to explain how long it takes to make a burger (25 minutes apparently). This waiter was absolutely appalling and had no idea how to speak to customers. It's not our fault, we are the paying customer. It's your fault that the food did not come out on time, and you could not even accept you made an error. There was no follow up - how are the other meals - which was a shame as the food was actually quite good. Another saving grace was the kind waitress, young girl, white shirt, brown hair tied back who was very helpful and empathetic. She needs a promotion!!!! And the waiter needs to learn a few things from her in customer service!!!!! Will never come again and will be sharing this with anyone we know visiting Windsor in the future.

Its a shame that the ideal setting wasn't matched by the service, which was very poor. Female wait staff were pleasant enough though after taking our order were largely inattentive. Our starters were enjoyable. HOWEVER our experience thereafter went downhill. It took over an hour for three of four of our mains to arrive and that only after having told several wait staff a number of times that we had waited a long time and that people who came in some 40 minutes after us had been served mains before us. My meal never arrived and when I cancelled my order (a simple beefburger, no cheese or bacon) chips and salad an obnoxius bearded man immediately went on the offensive (in both meanings of the word) and aggressively came out with a litany of excuses including "we aren't a fast food restaurant" and "it takes 20 minutes to make a beefburger" and trying to make out that the people who arrived after us had "probably ordered before us", thereby totally ignoring that I had already waited over an hour for my main and implying I was being too impatient. While debating the issue and him trying to get me to accept a fishcake (I don't eat fish) as an alternate a waiter suddenly appeared with a beefburger with cheese on it! On turning that down and reiterating that I no longer wanted my meal, my friends having already consumed most of theirs, the obnoxous man, without apologising for their mistake or attempting to smooth the situation over to the satisfaction of us both he turned on his heel muttering something unintelligible (and I assume something less than complimentary to me) under his breath! This is one place I will definitely avoid the next time I am visiting from New Zealand. I recommend that others do too...........

A little disappointed. We booked 9 of us for Sunday lunch ( 6 adults, 3 children ) all adults had Sunday lunch , vegetable selection was poor and the chicken came on the bone and had been heavily season which was strangely a little spicy, the roasts had also had a similar treatment . We ordered a child’s version which for most children would have not been suitable Given the seasoning . The beef seemed to be ok and the lamb was underwhelming. We also had the children’s goujons which went down well. The children’s burger was overdone and the bun burnt abd not great quality. Desserts were ok but mass produced on the whole . Disappointed no mocktails as well . The location is great although I would think parking could be a issue later in the day ( we were booked for 12) the ambience of the conservatory was flat and that was matched by the service . I had contacted the establishment via email the week before to say it was a special occasion ( birthday ) but no response . Overall having spent well over £200 the feeling it was not value for money or worthy of a return visit . Such a shame given it’s location but that’s probably why they can get away with it

Went for lunch before an important hospital meeting. Staff welcoming and efficient from the off. Oliver made our drinks perfectly and then served us when we came in to eat . Main courses very nice and desserts superb. However the biggest shout out has to be for the exceptional service from the young man - Oliver. He was so very friendly and took time out to have a chat with us - really made our day. Also made a fuss of our elderly Jack russel. Thank you Oliver ! A real asset to the team 🎉

Called here for drinks on afternoon, After asking the waitress if we're ok to sit outside for a gin and tonics she said yes that's ok. After around 10 minutes a Gentleman who works there decided to ask her something while looking over at us then she came over to ask if we're eating , to which we said not just yet. She then informed us we were ok to finish the drinks but if we wanted anymore could we go inside and drink them as the outside was for customers eating food. I litterally couldn't believe that this approach was given and considering there was only around 5 people eating outside we hardly was taking and space up. We then went inside the bar and asking for another gin and tonic in same glass I'll point out at this stage the ice had melted so when the bar staff popped another gin in the glass some manager I presume an Asian Guy decided to challenge the member of staff thinking I can only presume he was giving drinks away. Once we put him straight he walked off with an attitude. All in All this place gives you the impression of they think there better than they really are and to say they make us feel unwelcome is an understatement.. Believe me although the Venue is in a nice location there are better welcoming establishments in Windsor to visit. We'd not be returning for sure....

Excellent service, thank you Olivia, delicious food, child friendly provided the child knows how to behave in a restaurant, as my four year old granddaughter does. I will not look at any other restaurant in Windsor, as our booking was short notice and we were treated as valued customers

I booked a table online a couple of hours before visiting on a Thursday evening, as we were staying in Windsor. After I booked, I looked at the reviews on here and almost cancelled. I’m so glad I didn’t as the food and service we received were excellent. We were greeted immediately on arrival and seated in the conservatory, which is decorated beautifully with lots of pretty fairy lights, overlooking the river. I chose the lamb shoulder and my husband chose the Mediterranean sea bass and we shared a side of tender stem broccoli Our drinks arrived quickly as did our food. Whilst we were waiting we caught glimpses of food going to other tables and everything looked so good. The portion sizes were generous and both of our meals were delicious - the lamb shoulder was so tender. Our only regret is that we didn’t leave enough room for dessert! The Boatman might not be the cheapest restaurant, but for the service, quality of food and location, we thought it was really well priced. A lovely pub to visit, particularly for a special occasion or a romantic meal. Our visit was one of the highlights of our trip to Windsor.

The only restaurant next to the river Thames. Beautiful setting. Varied menu. We waited quite a while for drinks order, however, waiter apologised. Best seabass fillet I have ever tasted. The potatoes and spinach accompanying it were exquisite. Service a bit slow hence my 4...

Friday afternoon on a really hot day and we booked a table only to be asked to move as we ended up having drinks and got asked to move as the seats we were in were for eating only (even though the place was empty)....

Fantastic setting. We were there for Sunday lunch, 3 had the roast lamb, one the roast beef, one the battered fish and one had steak. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. It was really the best Sunday roast. Dessert, cheesecake and tiramisu, also so delicious! We...

Terrible service, not cheap, food not the best and the worst of all was the very rude assistant manager that gave as a terrible table to eat when all other table were empty next to the river!! , clearly you go there for the river...

Poor food, slow rude service, outrageous prices, nice river views hence the 2* Almost £8 a beer, very slow ‘table service’ with added service charge. Waited a while for drinks We have been coming here for years as locals, prices have shot up and management...

A really beautiful location on the river and a smart pub. Drinks were fine but food was well below average. We just had mains - I had the Cajun Chicken burger which was a basic chicken breast with no taste in a very plain bun...

Lovely spot, good service, good food - will definitely go there again. Staff professional and friendly.

Disgusting! Visited with my wife and 2 children on a Saturday afternoon and told we can’t have a table outstanding de as we were only ordering drinks and ice cream… though this establishment was a public house. Tamping

We called in here for a drink,expecting to find a reasonable menu. The restaurant overlooking the river looked fab, however due to the staff lack of interest in us we decided to move on. Staff too busy chatting together rather than dealing with customer queries.

Very nice location, really good friendly service and good food at a reasonable price. Would definitely visit again. Catered for our daughter with a good child’s menu also.

I organised and attended the Boatman with a large party of 14 friends. The Boatman management were excellent throughout my booking and leading up to the event. On the day we received a warm welcome and were seated in the conservatory with the beautiful views....

We had a pleasant Sunday lunch in this very popular riverside restaurant. Food was OK but what do you expect in such a tourist dominated area. Portions were generous and not particularly expensive. Service was fine.

Perfect location by the river , to celebrate our wedding anniversary . Sat in the conservatory which was so romantic. Our waitress was Lauren who provided an exceptional service , always smiling and very attentive, nothing was too much trouble for her . Shes’s a...

Excellent location with fantastic views of the river. We went for Sunday dinner, perhaps a shortened menu and unfortunately the food was so poor. I had the fish and chips, the fish was a very thin portion, the chips perhaps cooked from frozen (perhaps the...

A good menu and warm welcome. The food was very good and honest, well prepared and service was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner comprising three courses and the table location was perfect as was the atmosphere.

Dropped in for lunch and was served by Lauren. Great service, very attentive with minimal wait for food. Food was delicious, in particular the slow-roasted lamb. Highly recommend and would return again if in the area.

Wow what a gem in the heart of Windsor! I was delighted by the excellent service offered to my husband and I, and we can confirm that we will be revisiting again very soon! We were greeted and served by an extremely welcoming young lady,...

Superb place to eat and right by The Thames with great views. Food and service excellent , well worth a visit

This could have been a 5 star review except for one member of staff who made us feel rushed and clearly wanted us out of the restaurant as quickly as possible, even though a full table service was clearly not under way. The food was...

Not bad food, we both ordered fish and chips and eton mess for dessert. The shocking thing was the 40 minute wait to receive the fish and chips… considering that the tables weren't even full and there was plenty of staff, they were just chatting...

We ate at 5.30pm prior to going to Windsor theatre, which is just around the corner. They had a good range of meals so between the four of us we had fish & chips, chicken salad, fish cake and vegan burger. Every meal was tasty,...

Go for the setting, right on the river. The food was fine but nothing special, although the portions were huge. Service was efficient.

Staff were wonderful, food and drinks lovely and the setting was idyllic - a great little gem on the Thames overlooking Eton - highly recommended

Lovely river setting on the Thames with both outside and inside seating. Dog friendly. Friendly staff and great menu sections.

This was the worst restaurant experience I've had during my 10 day visit to London and surrounding areas. See Google reviews: I had exactly the same experience as Manny, who reviewed on Google. Denied seating outside, staff were unfriendly and incompetent, waited 1/2 an hour...

Lovely food and staff Special mention to Olivia who is a credit to your company Will visit again

This was a really good experience all round. Good food, friendly, helpful service, lovely setting. I would definitely return and look forward to doing so.

Always on point, Amazing Seabass, Great service, Keep up the good work, Always a pleasurable meal sat by the river

If you're going to Windsor Castle, this place is a great spot for lunch. We got there early on a weekday, when it wasn't crowded, and got a decent table in their outdoor but enclosed eating area. Wine list is great, food was good, view...

Booked a table with ease online. Was shown to a table inside a tent and asked if we could sit outside and wait for one of the tables as could see there were none clean. Many were dirty, but we had no issue waiting. Member...

We stopped here yesterday for a quick bite to eat before the theatre, pretty much told immediately that there were no hot drinks available because the coffee machine wasn’t working, seems a bit strange in these times that people can’t think outside of the box...

This was my first visit and I was unfortunately quite disappointed with the service here after visiting the restaurant as part of a work party of 10 to celebrate two colleagues' birthdays for lunch. Appreciating not all restaurants are either trying or want to offer...

Sadly another disappointing experience - (usually service related) we keep trying to support an independent local business as its literally round the corner and the food is generally super tasty, but something always go wrong. There is only ONE vegan menu option which is simply...

Brilliant location for savouring drinks whilst overlooking the Thames. Service slow and clearing & cleaning of tables could have been better

This used to be a favourite haunt but I haven’t been back since I’ve become a wheelchair user. Unfortunately, despite there being tables available next to the river I was told that it would not be accessible for me and we were only offered a...

I’m reviewing on behalf of my parents who actually ate the lunch, but also on behalf of myself as I liaised with the Manager, Denisa, to arrange a surprise. This was my parents 50th wedding anniversary and I enlisted the team’s help to surprise them....

Poor Sunday lunch , my wife and I ordered roast lamb, the food was delivered extremely quickly!! Lamb was poor, carrots were soggy and burnt on one side although turned to disguise the burns, loads of soggy cabbage , all the dinner delivered smothered in...

We took some of our American colleagues for a dinner. We were a group of 8 and found the table rather narrow and cramped between us. Overall we did have a good time, although our server was somewhat inexperienced. Everyone enjoyed the food - especially...

After reading a few reviews I was not sure what to expect.. but we had a great time having a lovely lunch sitting on the deck in the sunshine.. the staff were very attentive and couldn’t do enough for us.. Sofia and all the team...

Beautiful spot with mediocre food, snooty staff and I would certainly not recommend it Felt as if we were doing them a favour, we were rushed and asked if they could take our order before we had had time to look at the menu as...

We had a very enjoyable lunch at The Boatman on what was a busy day for them. The food was good, the atmosphere was good and there was a lovely view over the River with easy parking in the station car park adjacent to the...

Such a great location.Mothering Sunday we had a delightful table so could see the Thames outside.Food was delicious good sized portions of fish and chips and roasts for very reasonable prices.Very attentive staff.Would look forward to going again.

Travelled from Ireland - two families with smallies. Found The Boatman by chance online and were delighted with our experience. Couldn’t commend the staff highly enough! They were super professional and so kind to the littles ones. Really appreciate their patience. A lovely experience to...

We felt really lucky to find the Boatman as Windsor was so busy. It sits on the river bank with a lovely conservatory. We sat in the conservatory and had the risotto which was excellent. Staff were very helpful. Other places were full and noisy...

Too overbooked, which restricts you to 1:40-2 hours slot. The staff is so rushed to fulfil the bookings that they get your next course even before you have finished first one. The food is nice but you don’t get to enjoy in peace due to...

Nice environment, lovely food good choice of foods. Good portion size nice view of river. We went early lunch time and was full booked for early evening glad we did

Visited Thursday 2nd March restaurant food was first class, clean tables etc and of course perfect views of the Thames.

We visited on Saturday 25th late afternoon and sat inside the restaurant. It was quite busy but we were seen to pretty quickly and the staff all seemed generally pleasant. Our server was a lovely female (dark hair, very pretty smile) and she was so...

I've been here regularly over the last 3 or 4 years but my last two visits have been really disappointing. I think they've taken their eye off the ball and forgotten the things that made them successful. Mistakes in the table bookings, late food, sitting...

We went for lunch at the boatman and it was perfect. Staff were great and friendly, especially Fernandes. My son said it was the best fish and chips he’s ever had!!

We have not been to The Boatman since well before lockdown and were pleasantly surprised by the renovations and the ambience in the new terrace restaurant area. We were greeted by friendly staff who were attentive throughout our visit, Fernandes in particular. A great choice...

Fab location, nice bar, but the restaurant tent by the river feels a bit production line like and the food was mediocre at best, the steak i had was not enjoyable and for the money it was disappointing. if we had stayed in the bar...

Excellent food, enjoyed dinner for4 here. Reasonable prices and good selection. Very nice setting near the Thames. Staff could have been a little friendlier and initial wait was a bit slow (we had to request menus) but overall enjoyed our meal here and would recommend.

First time dining at The Boatman in many, many, many years and it was great! Choose it because it was riverside and despite being a grey December day it was still a good choice. Food was very good (the Haddock and Chips was perfect for...