The Penny Lane River Boat in Bath and North East Somerset

Vea mi reseña bajo el Desfile de Avon, que ha sido desde principios de este año, 2019. Nunca había visitado The Penny Lane, pero hace muchos años cuando se llamaba The Pride of Bath.

Acabo de regresar de unos hermosos días en el soleado baño. . . Encontré esta hermosa barcaza en el río y tuvo que parar para tomar una cerveza fría mientras se relajaba al sol mirando el puente Pultney. Fue muy bueno escapar de todos los turistas de Bath. . Lo disfrutamos mucho tuvo que volver en otra ocasión. Desafortunadamente no comimos pero la comida se veía y olía encantadora. La barcaza era preciosa, limpia y muy moderna. . si en Bath nuevamente nos dirigiéramos directamente allí y definitivamente nos aseguraríamos de incluir comida, no solo una bebida. .

Sinceramente, no sé cómo he estado en Bath durante tanto tiempo y me las arreglé para perder este lugar. Tuvimos un evento grupal con alrededor de 30 personas. El lugar era encantador y la comida excelente; cocina realmente casera. La calidad, variedad y cantidad de comida fue extremadamente buena y el servicio también fue excelente. Las bebidas también eran geniales. Cuando no es contratado para eventos, el Penny Lane es un pub normal, ¡así que sin duda volveremos!

Tropezó a través del barco mientras caminaba por el río. Nunca antes había tomado una copa en un bar, el sol estaba fuera y era un ambiente relajado. Definitivamente hay que hacer cuando en el baño.

tiempo precioso con mi prometido. El personal es muy servicial y muy buena comida. volveremos pronto para probar los otros platos

We recently hired The Penny Lane for our annual Summer party and we had a great time. The staff were very accommodating and they managed the 20+ people extremely well. We had lots of fun and we thoroughly recommend it for an evening on the river.

Penny Lane Was a fabulous trip, night out. Boat was spotless, food was lovely, staff were fantastic.. Can highly recommend this as a great night out.

I rented the Penny Lane River Boat's BBQ package for my wife's birthday celebrations. Everybody had a fantastic day. The sun coming out helped. The scenery was lovely and everything on the boat was well done. The staff worked hard to make the day special. The food was good, with the vegetarians very happy. Even all the kids on the trip were relaxed.

My wife and I went with a group of 25 friends from the Chipping Sodbury and Cesson (in France) Twinning Association We took the boat trip from Poultney Bridge and were warmly welcomed aboard the boat which was spacious on the top deck and below where there was a bar, tables and toilets. We had beautiful views of the river and bank side architecture in a lovely slow journey. Our food was excellent, a buffet for our party with tea, coffee or wine. Highly recommended.

I wanted to take the river boat trip but was unable to as it was winter and it was freezing cold and thus, I am unable to join this little tour along the beautiful river. I have read countless comments and apparently, it is all great, thus, I give an excellent rating here. Bath is indeed very beautiful and scenic and if you have a chance to cruise along this river boat, it should be simply awesome.

we had our wedding reception aboard the penny lane on 20/8/16. The boat looked lovely, the staff and crew helped make our day very special. The catering was exceptional, with our guests enjoying the trip down the river, our whole day was just perfect ! A big thank you to Andrea and Deborah

sitting on the top as long as the weather is fine gives the best view, the Captain gives a good guide to what we see and how the river affects the town, hot and cold drinks available on board. another upside is no fear of sea-sickness or pirates.

Went on bath river trip lasted an hour. it was ok but wouldnt di again all there was to see were trees and water ! No real history abot anything and not cheap for what it was

We had a lovely trip very organised The food we had was top class mixes meats salads. New potatoes crusty bread and proper butter. The sweet was so light Morris's The boat Called Penny Lane took up to Weston's lock and beyond Would recommend and Bath is so beauitful

We used the Penny Lane for a work do and had a fantastic time. On arrival we were very warmly welcomed on to the boat with a glass of bubbles. We sailed up to the weir and were then called for dinner. We had a super 3 course meal that came out in a timely fashion, was warm and there was plenty of it. The staff were helpful, polite and really made the event go with a bang. Thank you.

We invited 40 guests to enjoy my wife's birthday celebrations with us! If I'm honest wasn't sure what to expect as We have never done this before, I have to say any kind of worries were very quickly dispersed. The crew were, right from the off very courteous, service was to a good standard! We had arranged for a three course sit down meal, which again was of such a high standard, when you consider where we were. The drinks menu had plenty of choice to complement the food. Everyone had a great time and I can't thank Debbie and her team enough for making Clare day such a memorable one! Go try a trip out

Thank you so much for helping to make our special day one to remember. Everyone had a fantastic afternoon, although the weather wasn't quite the same as it was 10 years ago! It didn't matter. A total of 70 family and friends spent a most enjoyable 4 hours seeing a part of the beautiful city of Bath not many see. The food excellent and the crew very attentive.

Fantastic setting,Food 5 star,service excellentNothing was too much trouble for the hard working staff To enjoy quality food with family and friends while you cruise along the river , can't think of anything better .It was a memorable very relaxed intimate wedding reception We loved it

Invited over 50 guests to party from 7-11 on 18 June. Lucky with weather; food was execellent and trip to Newbridge fun, including a lock both ways, better then trips from Bristol I would say.Service was good; not sure we woul dhave wanted a full complement of 70 as it would have been a bit of a squash downstairs for meal - 56 of us was perfect.Highly recommended - guests all loved it and were very complimentary.

What a fantastic night we had! Great atmosphere on board. The food was of the highest standard and all the crew were so obliging and professional. Highly recommended for that big family event. Money well spent.

I booked the Penny Lane for my partners 50th birthday. What a fabulous day was had by all. Everything was perfect, the boat, the cruise and the superb staff who were friendly, helpful and attentive. The buffet lunch was delicious and every guest thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you, thank you

Amazing service, fabulous food, lovely atmosphere, cruise is beautiful and relaxing. Staff are so friendly can't do enough for you. Highly recommend this as a wedding venue.

We hired the boat for a corporate event and everybody thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff are very friendly and were really efficient during the booking process. This is an excellent way to experience the sights of Bath and would highly recommend it!

We were a group of 20 out for our Christmas work party. We have been on many such evenings out and this was one of the best. The boat was clean and cosy, large enough but not too crowded. The girls running it saw to our every need but were unobtrusive. The food was the biggest surprise as, at this type of venue, you expect it to be mediocre but everyone was really impressed with the quality and enjoyed it. The cost of the evening, including the meals and drinks was very reasonable. If I had a slightly negative attitude towards anything, I think the music could have been a bit more tasteful for a disco but I am a bit of a fogey and probably don't know anything! You could do worse than going here, we had lots of fun!

A lovely afternoon spent cruising down the river with a glass of bubbly and a vintage tea. I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Bath. A reasonable price too.

Had a corporate day with my works and it was a lovely afternoon. Gorgeous trip along the river, the wine was flowing and the food was really delicious. Would definitely recommend!

best view in bath.i like it cos is on the river in bath .. very cool place...................................

We had our works Christmas party here on Friday 20th December. Absolutely fab night. Atmosphere was great and the food was excellent. I had the fish cakes, turkey dinner (which wasn't dry at all) and lemon tart for pudding all for £34pp which is very reasonable considering some places were charging £50+. We danced the night away and i have to say was one of the best Christmas parties i have been to for a long time.

Had my daughters's Hen do on the boat last night and it was fantastic. We were a party of 21 hens and the staff could not have been more welcoming and friendly. It is such a different venue and was warm and cosy downstairs with pretty lighting. We had a wonderful disco that played all the songs we wanted to dance to and it was just magical. We couldn't have been more pleased with the boat and the staff and if you are looking for a celebration with a difference would definitely recommend this to you.

We decided to dress up as something nautical for the trip which made it extra special-- the weather couldn't have been any better and a great time was had by all. Andrea and all of the staff were lovely and the food was excellent and well presented, thanks very much for a lovely evening and look forward to the next one.

We hired the Penny Lane for our wedding reception and it proved to be the perfect venue for our wedding reception, the food was delicious and the crew worked non stop to ensure it all went smoothly. The barge was clean and had recently been painted, the toilets were spotless too. All our guests had a fabulous day and loved the cruise and the weather was kind to us.We would definitely recommend this venue for your wedding reception or party.

We hired the penny lane for our wedding, our guests and ourselves really enjoyed it, service and food was excellent, I would highly recommend

We went along for a little cruise and a meal because we had seen the offer on Groupon, was well pleased we took up the offer, the food was beautiful, the barge was spotlessly clean as were the toilets and the staff very friendly and helpful, just such a shame it was raining, may have to go again when it's a dry day so we can sit atop and enjoy the views of Bath.

We booked a Sunday lunch boat trip with friends, and spent a lovely 3 hours gently cruising up a stretch of the River Avon past the centre of Bath and back again.The weather was kind to us, and we sat up on the deck in the sunshine with our pre-lunch drinks, enjoying the beautiful sights of Bath from an angle we'd never seen before. Then it was announced that the buffet lunch was available on the lower deck. Usually there is a rush at the sound of food, but the atmosphere was so relaxed that people drifted down when they were ready, so there was never too long a queue to be fed. The lunch was of a superior quality and very tasty: cold meat, warm mini quiches and warm tiny roast potatoes, plus a selection of salads and bread. We opted to take our plates back up to the top deck to eat lunch on little wooden tables in the open air, but we could have sat at large round tables set with linen table-cloths on the lower deck if we had preferred. After a while dessert was on offer so we went back downstairs to collect our ready plated-up sweets, which were beautifully presented and delicious. Drinks and coffee were not included in the cost of the lunch cruise, but these were bought from the well-stocked bar on board at a reasonable price.There was a pleasant and very relaxed atmosphere on the Penny Lane, and everyone on the cruise seemed to be enjoying themselves. The staff were all friendly, helpful and informal, and the boat and facilities were clean and well-maintained. It was a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon, and I would heartily recommend a trip on the Penny Lane to anyone visiting Bath.

Have just been on the PennyLane River Boat for their Lazy Sunday 3 hour lunch cruise today...although it was raining we were still able to have a wonderful time in and out of the showers...we bought the cruise through Groupon but they are doing a special deal of £40 for 2 so I would advise booking up quick...the welcome we had on board was lovely and friendly...we shared round tables of up to 10 people (in this case it was to the maximum of 70 people on board which does make it a little squashed but was still fine)....it meant that we got to know people as we floated down the river...the food was wonderful...it was served buffet stye with cold meats and wonderful mini cheese tarts and the best new potatoes I have ever tasted...there was also a good selection of other salads....there is a good bar on board so you will need cash but it has a good selection of beers wines etc.Desert was a combo of white chocolate or milk chocolate mini cheesescakes with blackcurrants and a rather yummy lemon tart along with raspberry coulis....these were delicious.Not only is this a great way to spend 3 hours on a Sunday lunchtime but also somewhere I would have a birthday celebration it is that good!

Weather started off raining cats and dogs...but it didn't stop the enjoyment and buzz on board. Very pleasant cruise, overall staff were great only criticism was hearing a staff member slagging off groupon. I say this because as someone who has used groupon a LOT I have to say if it weren't for groupon I wouldn't be spending my money with you initially, you should think of it as an investment for marketing...as I would go back for sure. Food was great and the rain did stop eventually allowing dessert to be savoured above deck.

Me and my partner went on one of the three hour lazy sunday cruises....it was FANTASTIC!!!Luckily for us the weather was great on sunday the 22nd july which obviously made it so much more enjoyable but even so the staff...boat facilities...food and whole experience was second to none.The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff never made you feel like you were ever putting them out....they even supplied sun cream lotion!!!I'd imagine that the boat would make a great place for a special venue...i keep hinting to my partner about the wedding package but.....lol....one word again 'AMAZING'!!!!! THANKS TO ALL STAFF...XX

We attended a surprise 70th birthday party on the Penny Lane on Friday evening. Everything was absolutely brilliant - the guest of honour was over the moon with decorations, catering and the caring and attentive staff, as were all her guests.I would recommend The Penny Lane as a venue, the ambience, food and staff make it a lovely place to have a special celebration.The only slight disappointment was that, due to the river being too dangerous for the Penny Lane to sail, we missed that part of the evening. The staff explained that safety of passengers is of paramount importance, which of course everyone understood.

I took my mum on a Penny Lane river cruise with a buffet lunch. We really enjoyed the delicious food, lovely salads, meats and quiche, deserts, coffee etc, the views of the canal and all the fun of being on a boat. The staff were charming and helpful. Just one niggle for me and it was a product of our age, I guess, we retreated to the covered sitting area because the pop music played on the open deck of the boat was so awful and loud that it scared away the wildlife. A bit old-fashioned maybe, but I want to glide SILENTLY along a canal, looking for ducks and kingfishers, not listening to Rihanna! However, if you like pop music, I think this would be a five star event, although somewhat dependent on good weather.

We had a 3 hour boat trip onboard the penny lane along with buffet yesterday (Sunday 20th May 2012) and I feel compelled to write a review about the amazing experience we had. The staff we very friendly and welcoming, the food was absolutely amazing, a hot buffet with desert, presented very well and tasted great!! The toilets were tiled very smart and very clean, the trip itself was delightful all in all an amazing 3 hours.I would highly recommend this boat for a 3 hour trip or any other special occasion or trip, I will certainly be arranging more events with friends and family.

This floating restaurant is a delightful oasis whether just visiting Bath or supporting the local rugby team. Lunches and light snacks equally good and home made. Very reasonable price wise

We had drinks and food at the Penny Lane after we got married in Dec 11. We paid a substantial sum for a river cruise also, however we were informed that the boat was broken and couldn't move! I thought well, this happens and persued some sort of refund. We got £80 back which was a small dent in what we had paid for such a large thing to go wrong! On the night itself the toilets started leaking all over the place and our guests couldn't use them. No one at any stage even apologised to us and when we complained about this afterwards we were met with negativity. The food was average. We called it an early night and moved onto our next venue very early thank God! Having spoken to the owner afterwards, he had a shocking attitude and all he would have had to have done is to apologise nicely and give us some sort of reimbursement for affecting our special day!I'm not a complainer so trust me please. Avoid!!!

Had our Wedding reception on board The Penny Lane on 29th October, WOW, what a fantastic Day. From the moment we stepped onto the boat, we welcomed our guests on the top deck with Champagne and Canapes. We choose from a large selection just 5 canapes and all were beautifully presented and served, and tased delicious, a short trip to the Weir so all the guests could takein the atmosphere, then below decks for the main event and a two hour cruise down the River Avon.Our guests choose their food with their RSVP, a choice of Carved Fillet of Beef or Sea Bass with Scallops and Pancetta, both served with Truffle Potato Cake and seasonal Veg. This food was 5 star, all our guests commented on how gorgeous the food was and couldn't believe they could turn out food to that standard in such a small kitchen. Presented like any fine dining we have had! The Sweets were just as gorgeous and very large portions, in fact I personally had the Cheese and Biscuits, I counted 6 different cheeses on my plate along with all the extras, fantastic. The whole day from reception to Evening Party went smoothly and all thanks to the Staff on board. Andrea was our main contact from Day one and deserves a special mention, very proffessional, warm and welcoming, and knew before hand without any explainning from 'Bridezilla' what to do. A big thank you to you all, would love to make it an annual event now ! Mr & Mrs Derrick xxx

My Daughter's wedding reception, Had boat from 2.30 til midnight, canapes, main meal, and pud, was 5 star, catered for 50 people, and plenty of space. Disco in the evening was also excellent, and all the extra people who joined us enjoyed the experience. Would highly recommend.

We booked The Penny Lane River boat for my sister's 50th surprise birthday party, and it was an absolutely fantastic evening. Everything went smoothly, and all aboard had a lovely evening. The sun shone, the food was gorgeous, and the drinks were flowing, what more could you ask for! I would highly recommend for anyone thinking of booking an event here.

I have been on this river boat 3 times since it was refurbished and renamed The Penny Lane. The last time was to celebrate my birthday with a few friends, we went on one of the groupon nights and the standard was just as excellent as when I have paid full price. The food is always exceptional, staff are friendly and helpful. The boat has been refurbished to a very high standard and very much improved from when it was the Pride of Bath. I had some good times on there I might add though. I have been on both afternoon and evening events and both have been very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend it to everyone I know.

Saturday 24th September - We set off from Taunton for Bath with Groupon Voucher in hand to have what was to be a fantastic afternoon aboard The Penny Lane with the crew. On reaching North Parade Bridge we waited in the sun along with the other passengers to eagerily board the boat and start our trip down the river. We were greated by the two hostesses who immediately told us where to find the bar and along with the other passengers we bought our drinks and sat chatting to each other on deck with drinks and cameras at the ready. We cruised slowly down the river until we were told that lunch was being served . We were treated to an ample cold buffet which was followed by a selection of yummy desserts and drinks were always on hand at the bar. We could not fault the food it was delicious. We had a lovely day mixing with new people and found the organisers/hostesses to be very approachable, friendly and always happy to answer the passengers questions in a relaxed but informative way. There were plenty of laughs along the way on our trip.We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and had a lovely afternoon on such a lovely sunny day with lovely people and would highly recommend this river trip on The Penny Lane to anybody and indeed will be back to enjoy it again next year ourselves.Nikki and Steve

We were also Groupon customers but any doubts I might have had about it being a cut price deal were quickly dispelled. The staff were friendly, helpful and informative; a misunderstanding over my drink was put right without missing a beat. The food was extremely good - any temptation to segregate the Groupon's or cut the budget was resisted it was delicious - a good choice, very well presented and served - perhaps because our trip had the good manners not to rush the buffet all went very well. People sitting near us were vegetarian and seemed equally happy, someone who didn't eat desserts was made a hot savory instead. I have already recommended the boat to friends who visit Bath.

Having been a customer of the Penny lane on several occassions I cannot believe the negative comments left here! I had my 40th Birthday party aboard The Penny lane and the owner was overly accomodating and the event is still a huge talking point among my friends and colleagues! The food is fabulous and the staff extremely attentive.Can only recommend their sunday lunches which are of a higher standard that any local restaurant could provide!Having also been on a Groupon "day" but paying full price at £50/couple I was still not disappointed in the high standard of food and service.The boat has obviously been refurbished to a very high standard and probably at a high cost to the owners!Remembering the Pride of Bath!I can only say book now for Christmas as my colleagues and I are doing!

I fully disagree with the comments already left with regards to the penny lane. My partner and I had a beautiful afternoon on the boat, luckily it was amazing weather and the people were all elderly therefore quite, respectful and polite. It was social yet private and I had a wonderful time. The food was devine. I dont't know about anyone else but I didn't find it was a struggle to get to the food. If people weren't so greedy and realised that there was plenty of food for everyone they would not have rushed to the buffet and been jammed amongst other people. I didn't notice the despute in price but to be honest it was worth every penny. It is a small boat, but what do people expect? It was a lovely experience and I reccommend it to everyone (apart from small children as they may struggle to keep occupied for the whole afternoon)Thank you Penny Lane.

We went on The Penny Lane with a group from work. It was a fabulous evening made even more special with the warmth & hospitality of the staff and atmosphere they created. The food was a real treat. I am really surprised at the previous review as we were all made to feel so welcome. It was such a great evening we have booked again for our Christmas party and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this experience to anyone..... In fact I have.

This was a Groupon booking with a selection of dates provided. We went yesterday and immedetly realised that everyone there was a Groupon booking for the entire boat. Groupon had listed this with a 'real' value of £40pp but on the notice board it clearly stated that it was £25pp so not such a bargain afterall. Owing to the mass booking and the price inconsistancy we began to think that maybe the food /service would be scaled down in accordance with the price we had paid.The cruise bit was ok but the food part was truly shambolic, 70 people queing to get their megre buffett whilst others trying to get past to sit at the over crammed tables whilst carrying plates. Imagine wanting to get to the loo on an aeropane when the food trolly is in the aisle and you'll get the picture !We were sitting at a table for eight but they had squeezed another couple of chairs in making it rather uncomfy for everyone.However what reallly lets this outfit down are the unprofessional. loud mouthed women who appear to run the show.Owing to a miscalculation on their behalf and lack of portion control there was an insuficient number of puddings. When a chap from our table complained one of the women started screeching at him about what good value it was and the fact that she could chuck him off the boat at the next lock if he didn't like it ! We could not believe her behaviour and frankly did not want to listen to her screeching over the muzak and hum of conversations from the other diners so my wife went over and told her just that. This did not go down well and the woman then verbally attacked my wife at the table in front of me and the other diners. Obviously my wife and I were livid about the whole situation and were discussing it with other diners on our table when the other woman came out and threatened to evict my wife from the boat if she did not shut up !The moral of this tale of woe is that if per chance you do stupidly go on this boat via a 'deal' then do not complain These women have no customer service skills whatsoever. They simply cannot take any critical remarks at all and, should you dare to complain, will threaten to make you leave the boat when you are in the middle of nowhere. P.S my wife is also in a plaster cast on her right arm making her semi disabled at the moment , sure the local papers would have loved that story !