The Boatside Inn in Northumberland

We took a group of six friends to The Boatside Inn for supper yesterday and had a fantastic evening. The new chef cooked really delicious food, and the bar and restaurant staff were friendly and welcoming! Our waitress kept a discreet eye on our table and made the evening a special occasion for us. I highly recommend Boatside if you are looking for somewhere special to go!

My grandma and I had a very nice meal. Thank you.

We’ve eaten at the Boatside many times, I first went there over 40 years ago. Sadly out last visit wasn’t as good as previous ones. Despite not being very busy and with plenty of staff on getting our meal took a very long time. I don’t mind a wait but I was at the point of going to check that the order had been put through! One of our party had a toastie, I kid you not but it was just a warm sandwich, no crispy toast and pure white. We actually mentioned that we’d ordered the toastie, they just said yes it’s a toastie! I ordered the fish and chips with triple cooked chips. When it eventually arrived it just had frozen french fries, I mentioned this to the server and he said “sorry we’ve run out” no apology and no offer to refund. The fish hadn’t been rested enough and there was a lot of oil on the plate. On the good side, the pear salad was good, as was the fish cake the egg really enhanced the dish. It was a good piece of fish and the batter was cooked perfectly and tasted great.

Stopped in for lunch on the way to the lakes. The staff were really friendly, the food was delicious and the dog was welcome. Would thoroughly recommend.

Really disappointed to find the Boatside Inn closed today when we arrived about 12.40pm, having checked the website to ensure it would be open before we drove from Kirkharle. We weren't the only couple who expected the place to be open; others had walked from Hexham.

Had a last minute lunch walk in. Service very good and food quality to match, in fact food was best it’s been in our last 5 years of patronage.

Absolutely wonderful place to stay for a weekend exploring the delights of Northumbria. A warm welcoming place to stay, we loved the atmosphere and the hospitality shown by the hosts James and Emma along with the wonderful boatside crew made it feel like a home from home. Celebrating our engagement on the ‘Wall everyone was so genuinely delighted and they made it feel even more special with kind words and treats to help us both celebrate. The room (Quilters) was delightful, light and very homely. My now fiancée and I were so pleased with the inviting decor, the wonderful king sized bed and settings. Check out was a relaxed affair and the crew were so helpful. The food was absolutely delicious, giving us that delicious home cooked taste and charm. Nothing was too much and the service was again fantastic in such warmly and almost intimate surroundings. We both enjoyed the highly recommended braised beef and everything was delicious. I cannot recommend this hidden gem enough and would gladly come back again and again. Who knows… it may also be for the wedding! Thank you James, Emma and the crew. You made what was already a perfect day, even more special.

Went for Sunday dinner later in the day, table wasn't ready when we got there, and when it wad it was in a corner with minimal space around us , service was slow waited 30 mins + for food to.be served , food was ok , Gave them the benefit of the doubt and tried again another day with friends which we hadn't realised was restaurant week , the menu had very poor

Went for meal as part of Hexham restaurant week. Excellent food and great service.

We recently returned from a stay at the Boatside Inn in Warden. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We stayed for a few days in one of the lodges behind the Boatside Inn - "Quilters". Car parking and Wi-fi available. The Boatside Inn is a lovely pub serving food and a nice selection of ales. The staff are very friendly and it was nice to return to the pub for a quiet drink after a days exploration. We ate in the evening, sampling the fish and chips, with the crunchiest batter! and the Balmoral Chicken, which was lovely. We finished our meal with Apple Crumble and custard - this has to have been the best apple crumble ever. The Boatside Inn, has a decent sized car park too. I imagine it is quite busy on warmer days with seating outside and is dog friendly. The lodge - the room was quite cold when we arrived, however once the heating was on it quickly warmed up - it does mention the heating will warm the room up quickly in the lodge information. The information book provided was very useful, advising of amenities, menu for the Boatside Inn, local attractions, important numbers and other recommended establishments to eat in. The room itself was pleasantly decorated and clean and included an umbrella, which was a nice thought, tea and coffee making facilities (kettle doesn't turn off when boiling), decent sized bathroom with shower and towels. The bed was comfy although the mattress was a little soft for us, but that's down to individual preference and didn't bother us. There is a train track at the back of the lodges, which I did wonder if we'd hear the passing trains, but we were pleasantly surprised that they made very little noise and they don't run during the night, Overall, if you're looking for a quiet place (especially during end of February), with a pleasant room, decent car park, wi-fi, food, beer and friendly staff, then this is definitely worth booking as a place to use as a base to explore the Northumberland countryside. We would recommend and happily return.

Excellent accommodation all I needed. Service excellent and efficient. Nice to have a pub with restaurant and parking within a few feet. Will definately visit again. Thank you.

On Sunday 16th February we completed stage 4 of the daft as a brush charity walk from Barrasford to Warden finishing at the Boatside inn. We made a booking online on theTuesday before for Sunday lunch and rang to confirm the booking on the Saturday night. We were greeted by a friendly member of the team who showed us to our table in the conservatory, she gave us a menu and took our drinks order. The restaurant was very busy with lots of customers having lunches. We were then asked to confirm the name that the booking had been made under by another member of staff and then again by the manager. The manager then advised us he had a bit of a situation as there had been another booking under the same name for the same time and the other party were cross and upset that we had been seated at the table in the conservatory which was supposed to be “their table” The conservatory was full and we were made to feel like this was our error and we were embarrassed about the way the manager spoke to us and tone that was used. We felt we were not welcome and would be uncomfortable eating our lunch here. We took our business elsewhere. The whole situation could have been handled better by the manager and a solution thought of before making us feel so unwelcome.

The Boatside Inn is a welcoming, peaceful and calm Place to eat. The food is brilliant with a home cooked feel. Best Prawn Cocktail.

Lovely riverside pub. Welcoming friendly staff. Best chips ever!

Great service and lovely food. Staff were very polite and friendly, especially Mark. Our room was excellent and very spacious. We will return.

A pub stating to be dog friendly, probably should revoke that. On entry, two men sat at a table were disgusted with us bringing our dogs in and voiced this, despite them being under control, kept close to us at our table and friendly. Members of the bar staff were terrified of our dogs so wouldn’t come near the table, I had to lean over to grab my drink. Nice location near to walking routes and nice pub. Food was average and not expensive, got what we paid for. I ordered a drink that had to be sent back as it tasted flavourless, then the bar staff questioned why, and informed me there shouldn’t be a problem, and gave me the same drink which tasted exactly the same (I didn’t drink it). Wouldn’t return with our dogs. Uncomfortable experience.

We were Group of 38 celebrating a Burns Night dinner… Absolutely brilliant the staff were all friendly highly efficient and attentive, we had a great menu choice especially selected for the evening including the Haggis. This was brought out and displayed to everyone in the traditional way and followed by the usual ritual.Absolutely everyone praised the excellent quality of the food, all fresh and homemade… The Chefs had gone all out to create a fabulous feast..exceptional! The service was superb, the food arrived without delay and again with a smile. We could not fault the evening!

I went this evening as a gift for my birthday with a friend. The staff wre attentive and very friendly, nothing was a bother for them. My friend had pork and said it was beautifully cooked. I had the fish pie which was the best fish pie I have had for a VERY long time. It was cosy and draughtless (not always common in restaurants) I would reccommend this restaurant highly.

Excellent lunch today. Fish pie delicious. Very comfortable chairs and very pleasant staff.

Sunday lunch not hot enough table service poor

Friendly and welcoming, with delicious food, look forward to returning.

One night stay. Great location for visiting the area. Lovely pub and room.

We had a wonderful stay at the boatside inn- beautiful place in a beautiful part of the country - Mark and Linda and the team were fantastic nothing was too much trouble - we also met some of the locals who were lovely - we’re definitely going to be back hopefully in the spring!! See you all then! Ian and Franca

Delicious food, massive portions, nice service. We really enjoyed our time there. We will definitely come back

Restored my faith in dining out during the festive season. There is nothing at all negative to say, the staff are great, respectful, helpful and just attentive enough. The food, we couldn’t have our original starter pick due to a none delivery, we were offered an alternative that was equally as lovely. Our main choice was the lamb and it was just perfect. We had an absolutely fabulous meal in a great setting with lovely staff. What more can you ask you ask for, very Merry Christmas. Already thinking about when we can go back for our next visit.

We arrived and were received with a very warm welcome and a complementary glass of Buck’s Fizz. We ate from the Christmas Fayre menu and the food was outstanding. This, in addition to the staff and the service, made for a wonderful evening. Thank you.

We four friends go out for a meal every month so we have been to most of the dining pubs around Hexham and Corbridge. We all agreed that our visit to The Boatside Inn was fantastic. The menu was great for our taste and the food quality was superb without being too expensive. The atmospher was perfect - busy but not loud so we could easily converse. Add to this the very friendly and accommodating owners and it means that the next place we go has a very hard act to follow. We expect to return soon.

Visited with a good friend for lunch. We have come to the Boat quite often in the past as it is midway between both our homes. I'm not sure if the business has changed hands, but the food has certainly changed direction, no more steak pie and chips, or gammon egg and chips, pub favourites, and personal favourites. However, I must say, the food we had was good, although my chicken Balmoral was a bit short on quantity for my appetite. The service was also good. I'm not sure which market the owners are aiming for now when it comes to food, I left a bit confused, but wish them well.

Called in while on a family walk in the area and made to feel very very unwelcome the guy who was managing made us feel very uncomfortable regarding the 2dogs I had although people in the pub had been stroking them he told us to move from the bar and sit on a table that had become vacant which we said yes no problem but as soon as I sat down a lady came from behind the bar and shouted NO NOT THERE THATS BOOKED in front of everyone So we had literally no where to sit My wife and daughter had to just stand while i finished my drink and left This is probably the 10th time we have been but never ever again It’s dog friendly but definitely not dog friendly The man who works there needs to man up and either get a job in a non dog friendly establishment or better still not in hospitality Ps the food has always been very good and we never had a problem with the previous staff

Our Wark coffee group,booked Christmas lunch and we were more than impressed with absolutely everything. The setting, the atmosphere, the service, but above all the food. The food arrived and was piping hot and cooked to perfection. We will definitely be going back. Thankyou to all the staff involved you made our day extra special.

It was fab , great food , and excellent staff , thank youv

Lovely place, service attentive, but changing the menu has limited the choices leaving out some of the old favourites has not been a good idea,although it won’t stop us returning.

Another visit another fab meal - excellent standards and service

My husband and I went for Sunday Lunch. We were greeted by friendly staff and escorted to our table in the warm and comfortable restaurant. There was a good selection or roasts on offer and a vegetarian option. We both chose a meat option which came with a very good range of vegetables. It was really delicious and I would highly recommend. I think we shall become regular visitors.

Part way through a walk, my family (plus dog) had booked a dog-friendly table for lunch. Delicious food, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere set us up to continue our ramble. We'll definitely return.

My wife and her sister met here for lunch. Very disappointing quality can't recommend.

Hospitality is amazing, service is quick and snappy with lovely staff with kind mannerisms and extremely respectful. Bar is tidy and clean with a great bar crew. Kitchen staff quick with good waiters. North Tyne is a lovely little place, just for a few days away with my grandparents it is a lovely little experience. Only been here for maybe pushing an hour so may seem biased but I am looking forward to these next few days

The best 3 course meal i have had in the North East for a long time, not the cheapest, not the biggest but overall the 3 courses were worth every penny..give the apple crumble a go..amazing!

Great cheerful service and excellent roast lunch which was superb value. Look forward to going there again maybe for evening meal next time.

First Time at Boatside Inn for lunch! What a treat! The service was fantastic, as well as, the food! Absolutely, spot on. Fantastic food and service. Very clean as well. Thank you, we will be back!

We had the best fish and chips we've had a in along time here. The fish was lily white all the way through. The batter was thin and crisp. Good size portions as well

A very comfortable room and welcoming hosts. Also a a very good evening meal much welcomed after a long days walk.

Great meal, lovely atmosphere. Welcoming to 🐕s.

Fabulous food and very relaxed atmosphere. Portions are a little on the small side, but the quality is outstanding. Would definitely return.

Very clean and staff amazing, very welcoming From Bristol Steppin Sistas

We have visited the Boatside,once each month,except during Covid,for over 10 years when in the Hexham Area.On October 24 visit we once again we supplied with a fine lunch.When the Bill arrived a Service Charge of over £6 was added on a £50 Bill.This has never happened before nor was it explained to us on arrival - Shocked and Disappointed.

Really enjoyed the visit for Sunday lunch

Had one night there on the way back from Scotland.

Excellent location for a visit to Hadrian’s Wall. Very comfortable rooms and excellent food in a country inn setting. Dog friendly, too. Mark and his team (“The Crew”) provide the friendliest of welcomes. Great place.

Would recommend - some logistical issues in planning and executing. As a favourite for last 5 years - changes both positive and negative.

Delightful rooms. Sunday Roast was well worth traveling for.

My wife and I have just been here for Sunday lunch and it was thoroughly enjoyable. That was until we came to pay the bill. We were overcharged for our drinks (price was doubled) which was eventually put right. Later after returning to our holiday accommodation we found that the bill included a 12.5% service charge which was not made clear when we ordered. Maybe the owner/manager should check the law as this practice is definitely not legal. Obviously we will not be returning.

Great location for visit Northumberland excelent accomodation and food

Close to Hexham, by car, the Boatside Inn offers excellent, tastefully furnished, well appointed accommodation . Staff were friendly helpful and efficient. We stayed in the spacious N Tyne cottage. It has modern kitchen/ utility facilities and is very comfortable. A railway is very close by but the cottage is well insulated and we were not disturbed by the trains. We would happily stay at the Boatside Inn again.

What a great spot. Our overnight stay while cycling Hadrian’s Way and it couldn’t have been better: comfortable beds, great shower and a super dinner - best fish and chips I’ve ever had! Staff were lovely and helpful too.

Really good food with very good service. Very covid secure.

We ate dinner at this great little inn run by a fantastic couple. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Also the hosts gave us information for a day trip in the lakes district which we’ve just completed - and wow what a day full of great scenery. Thanks 👍

Food review = YUM Service review = friendly and fun We booked in for dinner and what a great choice (even though it's a taxi ride from The George Inn, the difference between the two is OBVIOUS). At The Boatside we received a very warm welcome and that attitude stayed the whole evening. The Gluten-free Fish and chips were an extra surprise! The sea bass with risotto was very nicely done. Very accommodating with allergies and vegetarians. The setting (we ate in the pub side) was comfortable and homey. Highly recommend.

Called at lunchtime,after a short walk around the riverside, only spoilt by the long stretches of riverbank fenced off and signposted private property. We ordered two drinks and two bar meals at the bar before sitting at our bar table. Hot beef sandwiches with chips both very good and filling. My only gripe, is that the staff failed to tell me they had charged me 12 and a half % service charge, on a light lunch bar meal. It may be optional but really! I work for the Nhs on minimum wage, shame i cant receive a service charge.

Superb moments spent in this establishment which we highly recommend. Peaceful, charming, pleasant place. Very welcoming and very helpful staff, and very kind. The food is very good and in perfect portions. The place where you have to stop to spend a sweet moment.

First visit to The Boatside Inn but we’ll definitely be back - our lovely room was immaculate and spacious, with a great shower and oh-so-comfortable bed/bed linen….just what you want after a long walk in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside. Staff were welcoming and friendly, and we also had a really lovely dinner in the nicely busy restaurant - so it’s well worth booking a table in advance! Couldn’t fault our stay.

Absolutely fantastic. Both room and bar service. Highly recommend

Had dinner here, with friends on a very busy Saturday evening - 31st August 2024. Staff were excellent, friendly and very efficient. The food, ranging from Burgers to Seabass was superb and the house red wine was amazing. Mark and his team were brilliant, the atmosphere was marvellous and we thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Thoroughly recommended.

Surprised by just how good the lunches the 6 of us got today Fish & Chips were top draw, sandwiches excellent and Cheese burger just as we ordered. Staff and kitchen pleasant and efficient. We came away with a bill including drinks of less than £100

Lovely place to visit for a Sunday dinner, Food hot and tasty, portion size was more than enough, good value for money, friendly staff and plenty of them, great service and hope to go back again sometime.

We visited The Boatside at Warden today for lunch. The menu has changed a lot and actually no longer caters for basic, good pub food. The quality of the food was very poor - my mothers quiche was almost solidified & fries certainly did not appear fresh. We have visited the venue many times over the years but unfortunately this will be our last visit. We cannot recommend this restaurant at the current time - hope you can turn things around in the future.

Fabulous meal , great quality and lots of it too. Staff were friendly and helpful. Situated in a quiet area with accommodation if you require it

Called in for Sunday lunch. Really nice place. Food was lovely and the service was friendly and first class.

We stayed in Quilters Room (no. 1) and it was very comfortable - all the sockets and mirrors etc in the right place (ladies will know how great that is !!). The bathroom was brilliant - with a large and powerful shower. The breakfasts were lovely and you wouldn't need much lunch later on - they're large!). All the food in the hotel was well cooked and presented, and the restaurant was popular, so it would be wise to book a table. The staff are very friendly. Really, I couldn't fault this inn. It's located just a short drive to Hexham so is very convenient. I guess the real test is - would I stay there again? And yes, I definitely would.

Lovely meal this evening! The staff were friendly and very attentive. We enjoyed the nachos, pork and steak. The desserts were also delicious. We had a great experience and will be back again soon. We had a neurodiverse child with us and there was no judgement, the music wasn't too loud and they actually ate quite a lot! They also loved the play park outside.

Visited at the end of June 24. Great pub on the outskirts of Hexham. Food and beer choices were great and good value. Stayed overnight in the car park in my campervan, but disappointed to find out the Boatside no longer allows this. Shame, as we'd have visited again.

I have visited many times since new owners took over because of fabulous gluten free menu. Virtually everything on the menu used to be gf. Last time the menu had changed and the only gf options were steak and chips or fish and chips. Even menu items which used to be gf, such as fish pie and stuffed chicken, weren't anymore. I loved my previous experiences but wouldn't come back with such disappointing gf menu choices. Please go back to the old menu with gf options!

Outstanding food, friendly staff, will definitely drop by when Im over this way again. Beer garden with kids play area was a bonus for the kids to play in.

A short stay but a great one, the rooms, service and food were excellent, enjoyed the stay and will look stay again.

Really cute little pub / restaurant nestled in a picturesque location. Surprisingly big portions making it extremely good value for money and a good selection of local and national beers on tap. The staff were all rather friendly and made the experience all the more authentic.

Booked for 4 people for lunch. We're put mxt to a very noisy big table of kids n few adults. Cudnt hear our own conversation. When ordering food we wanted a Salmpn salad off the specials menu n asked if cud make it a meal size which after ching agreed thy cud do. It arrived with cple nits celery n 3 halves cherry tomato. No lettuce or anything else n few strips of Salmon. We asked them to make it a meal size as promised n it came back out on a larger plate but the same quantity!!!. Was disgusted as thy then charged us £16.50 for it. The bill came to £75. . Absolute rip off!!!!!! Wud like to hear back from owners as the 4 of us left very very unhappy with what was a celebratory treat!!!. RIP OFF...... N Disabled parking non existent for wheelchair user in the party of 4🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

Great stay at the Boatside Inn. Our car broke down while we were there and the team couldn't have done more to help us while we figured out how to get home. Really lovely people and we were very grateful. The place itself is lovely and in a beautiful location. Our room was large, clean and comfortable. The breakfast and packed lunch provided were great too. I highly recommend the Boatside Inn and will hopefully be back again in the future.

Visited while out for a walk. Had a beer. Good beer, friendly staff. Looks like a nice place.

Stopped in for a bite of food one evening on the way back from Newcastle Airport. Very welcoming, good food and would have enjoyed sampling the beers if I could.

Stayed for one night as we were heading onward the following day. From check in to evening meal and breakfast. The whole experience was great, as were the staff. It’s made us want to visit the area for a couple of days next year and we’ll be staying here.

Lovely Tyneside pub, great service and food. We will definitely be back.

Amazing little gem found by chance. We found this country pub and the food was excellent. We had the lambs liver and bacon and lamb tagine. Both was lovely and nice and hot. I had the apple crumble this was super and lovely and warm. Would definitely visit if in the area again.

I stayed recently for three nights in South Tyne, which includes self catering facilities, so I could eat in the pub (very good, but large helpings!) or look after myself as I chose. It was very well equipped and comfortable, and all the staffed were friendly and helpful. I will certainly remember this for the future.

We stayed for 3 nights and room was very spacious and comfortable. Very clean. Food was excellent and staff very friendly. We will definitely visit again.

Perfect !! Stayed overnight whilst doing Hadrian's Cycleway, lovely location, very nice rooms, great food and beer, oh and a lovely breakfast, what more could you need ? I'd go back in a flash !!

Service was very attentive.. I had mince and dumplings. No flavour to the mince, as in.. it was just mince. No veg. No seasoning..and the dumpling. As in 1.. was undercooked. Was very disappointed. Have eaten here before and I thought the food was over priced and undercooked.

We had a very comfortable room for 2 nights. It was spotlessly clean (with a kettle, tea and coffee kindly provided). We ate in the dinning room for delicious dinners and good breakfasts! We found the everyone friendly and we were made to feel very welcome. Hotel is ideal to meet friends, visit Hexham and Hadrian's Wall and is dog friendly.

What a fantastic place. Delicious Sunday lunch, very comfortable rooms & a great breakfast to start the day. The staff could not have been more courteous & helpful. We will definitely stay again. Thank you SO much.

Just got back from a fantastic stay in one of the cottages that we booked to attend a wedding nearby. Food was delicious, accommodation was amazing. Lovely friendly little pub, enjoyed learning all about the game of quoits from the locals. Clean, comfy beds, loads of hot water, everything you need provided in the cottage, will definitely be back to enjoy more of the local area.

Nice setting and pub very clean, food however disappointing, steak was average and the curry special listed as korma but was watery with little flavour!

Such a disappointment. We had eaten here before Covid when in the area on holiday. We visited for lunch one day a few weeks ago - that was fine. A reasonable choice on the menu and nicely presented. However we regret returning for dinner to meet up with family. The ‘ famous Boatside fish pie’ is to be avoided if you want more than a tiny scrap of salmon to digest. As for the potato topping : it was thin and somewhat watery and not a pleasant experience. We are not tempted to return anytime soon. Such a shame. The location is ideal and the interior inviting but the food needs serious attention and improvement to reach the standard promised on the website.

Second review this year. My family treated me to a lovely beef roast dinner for Fathers Day. Again the food was absolutely beautiful, delicious and the beef just melted in my mouth. Great friendly service and a a special mention the Manager Steven. Well done to you and all the staff. Ticked all the boxes for me. Cant wait to return.

I can't recommend this place highly enough. Huge room, huge bed, fab shower, all amenities. Warm. Quiet. In lovely location with riverside walks nearby. The food is great. Affordable and delicious supper and great coffee at breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff and very dog friendly. Really easy and convenient parking. It was a wrench to leave.

Great dinner in the evening. Super breakfast. Friendly staff. Nice rooms. Easily the best place we stayed spending a week walking Hadrian's Wall!

We had an excellent night's stay with an excellent meal with good beer and wine, we shall call again and stay for longer next time. Well done to the lovely staff who could not do enough for us

Great place for a Sunday lunch. Easy parking, lovely food at fair prices. Pleasant staff with a nice atmosphere.

Great wee place to stay in an amazing county. Stayed in one of the cottage rooms and recommend them. Dog friendly, people friendly.

Stayed in the North Tyne cottage. Comfortable and warm. Great location and pretty spot. Easy access to river. Lovely food in the pub and a massive breakfast. Thank you.

Really lovely stay at the Boatside Inn, very comfy room and well presented. The beds were excellent! Great food and friendly service, they even cater for pooches. We would definitely stay again

Just stayed a couple of nights at the Boatside with our dog. The cottage style room at the back of the pub are well equipped and felt freshly decorated. Friendly staff in the pub managed to squeeze us in for dinner on the Friday night and directed us to local dog walking spots. Perfectly located for exploring all the Roman history and nearby Hexham. The only downside was the site which lies between the railway and the road, luckily neither were too noisy.