The Boaters Inn

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Stunning dog friendly pub, with a strong menu. The rib eye steak was delicious with the watercress salad dressing side and chips and peppercorn sauce. Kids menu as well as they are flexible where they can to swap items off your dish. I have visited twice and it was smashing ! Good atmosphere and regulars seem very welcoming. Definitely will be back!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “I love the atmosphere. It has a well loved, homey vibe. The staff is great. The food is fantastic. The Sunday menue is a must. A wonderful dining experience in which you can have a view of the river and watch life drift by. A must place to visit in Kingston... Also, Wednesday nights the have a pub trivia quiz... loads of fun even when you're not very good at it.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Often frequented this pub over the years and never felt the need to leave a review but this time felt like it was due. We came for my mum's birthday a week or so ago and we were looked after so well by Leo!! So grateful for the amazing hospitality treatment and for being so good with our chaotic energy!!! Big up Leo! The tomato starter is a banger also!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “I hosted my son's graduation party at the Boaters Inn, and what an incredible celebration it was! Heather, the manager and my event coordinator, was absolutely wonderful. Everything she promised was delivered exactly as planned, and despite there being over 80 guests, she and her team exceeded all of my expectations. As someone who had never hosted a party of this size before, I was understandably nervous, but Heather made the entire process stress-free. Everything ran seamlessly from start to finish. The décor and beautiful surroundings created the perfect atmosphere, and the food was absolutely delicious. It truly was a magical evening—one that my son, our family, and all of our friends will never forget. A heartfelt thank you to Heather and her amazing team for making this such a memorable occasion. 🙏”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “I live nearby and like this pub, but we are frequently turned away as walk-ins. Each time, we are told they are fully booked, yet many indoor tables remain completely empty during our entire visit (over 2 hours). Their staff are mostly friendly but this has unfortunately made us feel very unwelcome. We assumed that they didn't accept walk-in customers for indoor tables, but when we spoke to one of their staff, it seemed they don't have such a reservation policy. It could be a simple miscommunication, but it happens too consistently to feel like a coincidence. If this was not intentional, they might need to improve communication between staff.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Nice stop along the river. It was pretty busy and getting seat overviewing the river was a little difficult. The ambience was very nice, I had a few pints and enjoyed the experience. There was plenty of seating inside and at the garden area and very nice areas for dining. Staff seemed very busy, looks like quite a hot spot on the weekend. I would love to stop by for some food on my next trip to the UK.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Really enjoyable Sunday roast. The service we received was very good and this in itself created a brilliant atmosphere! We had three roasts and a burger and everyone thoroughly enjoyed what they had. We will be back for sure, can’t believe we didn’t know about it sooner!”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Have been going to this waterside pub for many years and its never disappointed with its simple menu or its more indeph offers. We settled for Sunday roast and crab linguine. All the dishes including the side order of roasted cauliflower were delicious and well prepared and so we're the scotch eggs. The roast beef was very tender and perfectly cooked. The crab linguine was well prepared. Cold beers and prosecco. Apple crumble and sticky pudding all were fine. The only let down this was the lack of service, had to order our own drinks and deserts at the bar as there was no team members to be seen. Sometimes I wonder why the service charges are still added?”

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• G

  Google user

  ·10 months ago

  “Lovely riverside pub which is a perfect place to meet up with family or hang out with friends. Cosy, with plenty of seating inside and outisde. Although you could be lucky to get a space during peaktimes, it is probably worth booking your space to avoid stress. Staff were lovely when we went today for a mid-afternoon meet up with new friends, teens and a tween. The Boaters is a dog-friendly pub so a great place for both owners and animals lovers. Fine for families with kids of any age. Portions (apart from the roast) are on the slightly small (most of us need to eat smaller portions in any case!) side but the food is ok. I wouldn't come here specifically for the food although it is perfectly pleasant.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “We had such a lovely time at The Boaters Inn. The Sunday roasts were generous, beautifully cooked and full of flavour – proper crispy roast potatoes, tender meat and all the trimmings. Even the bread and olives to start were a nice touch. What really stood out, though, was the atmosphere. It’s so refreshing to be somewhere where the staff genuinely seem to enjoy what they do. Everyone was warm, smiley and welcoming – which made the experience feel extra special. Huge shout-out to Sol and Courtney, who looked after us brilliantly. We left full, happy and already planning our next visit!”

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