Quick info
About Boathouse
On Chesterton Rd in Cambridge, Boathouse is a pub and restaurant at number 14 with a menu of 54 dishes. The burgers give the list a clear core, with a Beef Burger and a Chicken Burger on offer. The Beyond Burger gives vegan diners a main of their own, so a mixed group can order from the same menu. The kitchen works alongside the pub, so a meal and a drink sit under one roof. Dogs are welcome, which suits anyone walking in with a pet.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
54 dishes · mains £1–15- BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER WINGS V£5.99
- HALLOUMI FRIES V£6.99
- SALT & PEPPER SQUIDT£6.99
- Beef Burger£2.00
- Chicken Burger£1.50
- Beyond Burger®VE£3.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention boathouse event hosting, parking PCN fines, live music and cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention boathouse event hosting, parking PCN fines, live music and cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the bar staff's welcome, with several describing one bartender as kind and making them feel welcome, and one praising his cocktails. Food is called delicious, and one event host noted a generous portion and proper handling of dietary needs. Live music is also praised. One reviewer reports receiving a parking charge notice despite paying and attaching proof of payment.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the bar staff's welcome, with several describing one bartender as kind and making them feel welcome, and one praising his cocktails. Food is called delicious, and one event host noted a generous portion and proper handling of dietary needs. Live music is also praised. One reviewer reports receiving a parking charge notice despite paying and attaching proof of payment.
Featured reviews
- T B
“Unfortunately despite paying for parking still got PCN. Even attached proof of parking but still not enough. Pub is lovely but won't go again due to unpleasant parking system.”
- Giulio Toppino
“beatiful pub, the boss is very kind and funny, love it great job guys”
- mercedes garcía
“Wonderful place for eating and listening good music. Giancarlo was very nice to us. The food delicious. A place where always come back.”
- Ingrid Barbosa
“We had an event at the boathouse on the 22nd August 2026, at the beginning was hard to contact them and arrange everything we needed, however the event really surprised me as it was way better than my expectations, Giancarlo was responsible for accommodating us and making sure we had everything we needed and he exceeded our expectations, he was very helpful and very kind, making sure we had everything we needed and making sure our guest that had dietary requirements were served properly. The food was amazing and a surprisingly quantity! A big thanks to the team working on day as they were incredible!”
- Nessa O' Brien
“I loved this place , Gian makes the BEST cocktails 😉”
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Popular for solo dining
- Happy hour drinks
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Dancing
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Highlights· 4
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near Boathouse
- The Tivoli4.41,1000 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
homemade pizzas, mini golf courses, rooftop bar
- The Portland Arms4.51,1860.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessible
live music gigs, ales selection, contactless tip machine
- The Waterman4.41330.1 miWheelchair accessible
fish pie, sunday roast, watching sports matches
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BoathouseReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.11,938 | — | £10–20 | boathouse event hosting, parking PCN fines, live music |
| The TivoliReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,100 | 0 mi | £20–30 | homemade pizzas, mini golf courses, rooftop bar |
| The Portland ArmsWheelchair accessible | 4.51,186 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | live music gigs, ales selection, contactless tip machine |
| The WatermanWheelchair accessible | 4.4133 | 0.1 mi | — | fish pie, sunday roast, watching sports matches |
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