The Boathouse
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About The Boathouse
The Boathouse is a seafood restaurant and bar on Quay Road in Christchurch, with a separate breakfast and cafe service alongside it. The menu moves from monkfish gyoza and sea bass to a London pizza topped with pepperoni, ham, chicken and smoky bacon on a Margherita base, and finishes with a Key Lime and Strawberry Pavlova built from meringue, Key Lime sauce, strawberry bits, strawberry ice cream and whipped cream. The dining room opens onto a green beside the water, and live music plays on Saturdays. A private dining room at the back takes group bookings, and dogs are welcome in the space. Service runs through the day, with the bar covering the later hours.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
139 dishes · mains £12–30- Scallops£14.00
- Goat's Cheese & Beetroot Salad£12.00
- Monkfish Gyoza£14.00
- Gambas Pil Pil£14.00
- Bbq Glazed Pork Bites£12.00
- Lamb Rump£30.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention monkfish gyoza, sea bass, london pizza and live music.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention monkfish gyoza, sea bass, london pizza and live music.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently praise the attentive, friendly staff, who several single out as the highlight of the visit, alongside a great atmosphere. Many return for standout dishes like the Monkfish Gyoza and Sea Bass, and a few recommend the live music on Saturdays. Service and setting draw consistent praise across visits.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently praise the attentive, friendly staff, who several single out as the highlight of the visit, alongside a great atmosphere. Many return for standout dishes like the Monkfish Gyoza and Sea Bass, and a few recommend the live music on Saturdays. Service and setting draw consistent praise across visits.
Featured reviews
- OM
“Really great staff, great food. Great live music on a Saturday and nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend”
- Paul Scott
“We had a wonderful lunch at the Boat House with six of us, and the whole experience was excellent. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was lovely, and the service really made our visit special. A particular mention must go to our waiter, Lucasz, who was exceptionally professional, attentive and friendly throughout our lunch. He looked after our group brilliantly and made sure everything was just right without ever being intrusive. Thank you Lucasz 😊 A thoroughly enjoyable experience, and we would happily return. Highly recommended!”
- Robert Simpson
“Anna & I enjoyed another wonderful evening at The Boathouse. We were beautifully welcomed and looked after by Anthony and Łukasz. The Monkfish Gyoza was gorgeous, whilst the Sea Bass was an exquisitely prepared gastronomic delight. Łukasz' customer care and attention to detail is second to none, no matter how busy the restaurant. Thank you for all your warmth and hospitality. We will look forward to returning.”
- Andy Mashford
“Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely restaurant, serving great food and located in a great setting.”
- Jack Adams
“Overall, a pretty good experience. No wait for a table upon arrival, immediately seated. A really nice waiter came over immediately to establish his presence and check we are doing okay. Extremely attentive staff. All the staff members were lovely and a joy to be around, the original waiter constantly checking in to make sure we are doing good. What I ordered was the London pizza, which consisted of a conventional Margherita base, topped with pepperoni, ham, chicken and smoky bacon. It was a decent pizza, but personally it let me down as a result of it being pretty dry, and lacking flavour. Don't mistake it for being bad, though. For dessert, I ordered the Key Lime and Strawberry Pavlova, which comprised of Key Lime sauce, strawberry bits, strawberry ice cream, whipped cream and meringue. At first I wasn't sure, but it grew on me as I ate, and the verdict on the sauce improved. Nice atmosphere too. I would maybe come here again, and try some of the other dishes. Nice staff, decent food, great service and decent atmosphere. Thank you for hosting us tonight.”
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 5
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 8
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Seafood restaurants near The Boathouse
- The Noisy Lobster4.43,5141.8 mi
lobster slider, crab gazpacho, sea view terrace
- SEXY LOBSTER4.31,2334.5 mi£30–90
lobster, lemon sole, oysters and champagne
- 7.8 mi away£15–30
fish and chips, harbour views, sea bass
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse | 4.42,891 | — | £10–50 | monkfish gyoza, sea bass, london pizza |
| The Noisy Lobster | 4.43,514 | 1.8 mi | — | lobster slider, crab gazpacho, sea view terrace |
| SEXY LOBSTER | 4.31,233 | 4.5 mi | £30–90 | lobster, lemon sole, oysters and champagne |
| Rick Stein, Sandbanks Restaurant and Bar | 4.43,186 | 7.8 mi away | £15–30 | fish and chips, harbour views, sea bass |
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