
Pilling's Boat House
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About Pilling's Boat House
Pilling's Boat House is a restaurant in Loughborough, set on Pillings Lock Marina a few minutes out of town in a countryside setting. Full-height doors open the room onto views over the marina and its boats. The menu runs to 65 dishes and covers breakfast, lunch and evening meals. Starters include Mushroom & Truffle Arancini and Homemade Focaccia Bread & Truffle Butter, and Korean Bbq Ribs are on the list too. Cocktails are served alongside the food. Tables can be reserved. Dogs are welcome.
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 · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
65 dishes · mains £3–35- Homemade Soup£7.95
- Homemade Focaccia Bread & Truffle Butter£7.95
- Mushroom & Truffle Arancini£8.50
- Spicy Chicken Bites£8.95
- Chicken Parfait£8.95
- Korean Bbq Ribs£8.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention marina view, large portions, beautiful food presentation and free anniversary cocktail.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention marina view, large portions, beautiful food presentation and free anniversary cocktail.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the food and its generous portions, with the presentation and value for money praised repeatedly. Several mention appetizers, and one calls the presentation magnificent. Close behind is friendly, accommodating staff, and a few add the view over the marina and the open doors that let the breeze in. One reviewer received a free cocktail for a wedding anniversary, and another found it a good spot for a morning breakfast.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the food and its generous portions, with the presentation and value for money praised repeatedly. Several mention appetizers, and one calls the presentation magnificent. Close behind is friendly, accommodating staff, and a few add the view over the marina and the open doors that let the breeze in. One reviewer received a free cocktail for a wedding anniversary, and another found it a good spot for a morning breakfast.
Featured reviews
- Benjamin Andre
“We thought this was a high-end, sophisticated restaurant, but we were very disappointed by the behavior of what appeared to be a manager or senior staff member. A woman was openly vaping inside the dining area and walked straight into the kitchen with the vape in her mouth, shouting and swearing. She later went outside to join a loud, intoxicated group, blowing vape smoke around customers and continuing her disruptive behavior. Her total lack of hygiene and professional conduct raised serious food safety concerns for us and ruined the atmosphere. The food was good and the rest of the staff were lovely, but due to this individual's unacceptable behavior, we will not be returning.”
- Ian Geary
“I thought I'd exhausted the supply of lovely places to have breakfast in my home county of Leicestershire, but no! What a lovely place, I believe they're also open of an evening so will be VERY happy to go again, great food, excellent service and a great view over the marina, what's not to like? Go on, treat yourself, this is a great spot to while away a morning!”
- David3397
“Great way to get some sun, watch the boats and enjoy the area. you'll want to drive as its a bit of a hazard walking along the busy road, but only a few minutes out of the town and your in a nice countryside setting. Food was very good (had appetizers) and the drinks were cold. Full height doors on the cafe open up to let you feel the breeze. Well worth the drive for a nice lunch, snack or dinner.”
- J Elliott
“We recently visited the Pillings Boathouse Restaurant on Saturday evening and had a really enjoyable experience. Although not all of the food was to our personal taste, it was all beautifully presented. The meat was slightly overcooked—we had asked for medium to medium-rare, but it arrived closer to medium-well. That said, the portion sizes were fantastic and the value for money was excellent. The service was good throughout, and Joey was especially friendly and accommodating, which made the evening even more enjoyable. Overall, we had a great time and would absolutely return.”
- Dee Ivison
“We always love a visit to Pillings Lock Marina restaurant. The food and service is absolutely fabulous. It really is a hidden gem. Don’t think twice just book it and go. You will receive a very warm welcome and Bob and I were very kindly treated to a cocktail on the house for our 35th wedding anniversary what a lovely surprise thank you Pillings Lock”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 8
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
Location
Restaurants near Pilling's Boat House
- The Monk4.83231.1 mi
starter menu, anniversary celebration touches, crayfish and shrimp risotto
- Supreme Fish Bar Ltd4.73591.6 mi
fish and chips, donner kebab, saveloy
- Nando's Loughborough4.21,1311.8 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
peri peri chicken wings, missing delivery orders, half chicken with chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilling's Boat HouseOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.6413 | — | £20–30 | marina view, large portions, beautiful food presentation |
| The Monk | 4.8323 | 1.1 mi | — | starter menu, anniversary celebration touches, crayfish and shrimp risotto |
| Supreme Fish Bar Ltd | 4.7359 | 1.6 mi | — | fish and chips, donner kebab, saveloy |
| Nando's LoughboroughGood for kids · Reservations | 4.21,131 | 1.8 mi | £10–20 | peri peri chicken wings, missing delivery orders, half chicken with chips |
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