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The Boat Inn Pub

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4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(1,131 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 1788 726088
Birdingbury WharF, Rugby Rd, Rugby CV23 8HQ, United Kingdom
£20–30

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About The Boat Inn Pub

Set on Birdingbury Wharf with views of passing canal boats, The Boat Inn Pub is a family restaurant and pub that pulls together indoor seating, an outdoor area, and tables right by the water. The kitchen leans on home-made cooking, with Sunday roasts, a home-made chilli con carne, and pizzeria-style pizza sitting alongside the usual pub classics. Afternoon tea is offered too, including a two-hour day trip with afternoon tea on board. Dogs are welcome, and a private dining room at the back takes groups looking for a quieter setting. The team handles reservations for planned tables, and walk-ins are taken when space allows.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · On-site parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Menu & Prices

49 dishes · mains £5–25
  • Stone-Baked Pizzas£13.95
  • Vegetarian Wellington£16.95
  • Garlic Mushrooms£6.95
  • Bacon Or Sausage Baguette£9.95
  • Hot Wings£7.95
  • Onion Rings£4.95
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Reviews

4.4/5
1,131 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, home made chilli con carne, canal views and afternoon tea.

5★
734
4★
228
3★
66
2★
42
1★
61

Customer Review Summary

Most reviewers praise the homemade food and friendly service, with the Sunday roast singled out as one of the best around, alongside a well-regarded homemade chilli and afternoon tea. A few diners, however, describe the kitchen differently, reporting frozen, overpriced pizza and onion rings, slow service on a quiet Saturday, and lukewarm vegetables on the roast. Two reviewers also warn about loose slabs on the steps outside.

Featured reviews

  • Rachel Elmy
    “We came for lunch here and a couple of drinks having the home made chilli con carne which was beautiful. Lovely seating indoor and outdoor or by the canal. We saw the canal boats and booked the 2 hour day trip with afternoon tea at a great price. The afternoon tea was lovely and well presented.”
  • Julie Holbrook
    “Ate dinner Thursday evening. Friendly service. Food well cooked. Reasonably priced. Would recommend for sure.”
  • Sonia Nadin
    “What a gem, ate there few times whilst moored close by on our narrowboat, sunday roast being the best we've ever had at a pub, and we've had a few!! The owners are super friendly, the chef Steven is a true gem and Olivia the lovely server/bar person was so polite and friendly, if you are close to this pub you must try it, trust me, you won't be disappointed, everything really is home made.”
  • Ed perkins
    “THE SLOW BOAT! It's telling when you arrive at a pub on a Saturday evening and it's empty. Even though it was quiet the 2 staff behind the bar seemed to not see us for several minutes but eventually we were served. Another customer arrived as we were being served and was totally blanked by the other member of staff who was to busy checking her nails. We"d reserved a table as we wanted a meal we ordered at 19:55 and after chasing finally got our food at 20:45 without any apology. I'd hate to see how they cope if they get more than the meager few customers they had. Absolutely no atmosphere just dire. Food was ok but by the time it arrived we'd lost interest in it. Look out for the loose slabs on the steps outside.”
  • Mark Harridge
    “For the price, taste, quality and service this is possibly one of the best Sunday roasts in the local area. The only disappointment was the luke warm vegetables and plate and over cooked potatoes.”

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Takeout
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  • Dine-in
  • Family-friendly
  • Vegan options
  • Bar onsite
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
Offerings· 11
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Private dining room
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Family-friendly· 4
  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Highlights· 7
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Romantic
Crowd· 4
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
Accessibility· 3
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Dining options· 6
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Parking· 5
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • On-site parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Usually plenty of parking
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Planning· 3
  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended

Location

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