The Boathouse
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About The Boathouse
The Boathouse is a bar and grill on Marine Drive in Paignton, set on the seafront overlooking Preston beach. The kitchen covers breakfast through later meals, with the house-branded boathouse burger at the centre of the menu alongside a vegan burger option. Mediterranean vegetables and potatoes can be ordered as an accompaniment to fish, which is served with a wine and garlic sauce. Dogs are welcome, and guests seat themselves rather than waiting to be shown to a table. The space works as a bar, a breakfast spot and a restaurant under one roof, giving it a broad daily rhythm from morning plates through evening drinks against the coastal setting.
Good to know
“Buzzing whitewashed establishment with big windows, bold decor, outside seating and beach views.”
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Menu & Prices
47 dishes · mains £2–19- Full English Breakfast£13.95
- Bacon£7.50
- Sausage£2.00
- Veggie Full English£12.95
- Eggs Benedict / Royale£13.95
- Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs£11.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention boathouse burger, fish and chips, views overlooking preston seafront and vegan burger.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention boathouse burger, fish and chips, views overlooking preston seafront and vegan burger.
Customer Review Summary
Most praise the Boathouse Burger and the vegan burger, with several calling the food excellent and the seafront views a draw. Close behind, the breakfast and fish and chips draw repeat visits, and reviewers describe friendly, polite service. However, two visitors report serious lapses: one waited 30 minutes without service and left, and another received a cold, dried-out Mediterranean fish plate that contradicted a previous good visit.
Customer Review Summary
Most praise the Boathouse Burger and the vegan burger, with several calling the food excellent and the seafront views a draw. Close behind, the breakfast and fish and chips draw repeat visits, and reviewers describe friendly, polite service. However, two visitors report serious lapses: one waited 30 minutes without service and left, and another received a cold, dried-out Mediterranean fish plate that contradicted a previous good visit.
Featured reviews
- Lynda Jayne Vass
“Excellent beachside bar, fantastic location, food excellent and amazing atmosphere”
- Eve
“Great place to get some grub! The Boathouse Burger is great and super filling!!”
- PurpleisthenewBlack Starz
“I have been here several times and had wonderful fish and chips but on this last occasion, I had the fish with Mediterranean veg and potatoes. Terrible. Fish was dried up and everything was stone cold, including the wine and garlic sauce. Was so disappointed. On a previous occasion, I had the same dish and the potato was a slim slither, oblong, piping hot and beautiful with well-presented veg beautifully chopped on top of the fish. The fish on this occasion was also skin side up, (error) and the potato was just a huge mound of cold mashed potato. Yuk. 2026”
- Tiadina Makeup
“A friend recommended this place, so we visited on Tuesday around 5–6 PM. When we arrived, the waiter didn't even bother showing us to a table—he just vaguely waved his hand toward a far section for us to figure it out ourselves. We sat down and waited for 30 minutes, but nobody ever came over to give us a menu or take our order. The overall attitude and service were incredibly disappointing, so we ended up just walking out. Terrible customer service. I won't be back and definitely wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.”
- Foster Review
“Had breakfast, not very interesting ok value friendly Update food much better, I still don't get the owners they're a bit abrupt... Nothing bad just I don't know can't put my finger on it”
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Beer
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- Coffee
- Food
- Free water refills
- Fireplace
- Great dessert
- Live music
- Facilities· 15
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
Location
Bar & grills near The Boathouse
- The Ship4.21,6570.3 mi£10–20
burgers, murder mystery night, christmas day dinner
- 0.5 mi£20–30
sunday roast, mussels paté and olives, pork pockets mash
- Rock Garden Cafe Bar4.31,5112 mi£10–30
live music, beer garden, show stopper cocktails
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse | 4.31,452 | — | £10–20 | boathouse burger, fish and chips, views overlooking preston seafront |
| The Ship | 4.21,657 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | burgers, murder mystery night, christmas day dinner |
| The Local Gastro Bar And Grill | 4.7291 | 0.5 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, mussels paté and olives, pork pockets mash |
| Rock Garden Cafe Bar | 4.31,511 | 2 mi | £10–30 | live music, beer garden, show stopper cocktails |
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