The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant

4.2

168 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Dog-friendly
Great for outdoor dining

* Any bookings over 10 please contact us directly online or by phone and we will do our best to accommodate you.*

The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant is a stunning restaurant and bar, overlooking the shores of Lake Windermere, providing a picturesque environment for dining. Serving fresh, original, everyday eating on the shores of Lake Windermere, the menu includes traditional British favorite's. Enjoy a coffee, light lunch or something a little more substantial as you unwind with a drink overlooking the boats on Windermere Marina. Why not join us for simply great fresh food and fine wine in a contemporary, relaxed and informal setting.

The restaurant is open Friday - Monday from 9am serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Tuesday - Thursday from 11am serving lunch and dinner.

**PARKING AVAILIABLE FOR ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE BOATHOUSE** - Marina car park available for all Boathouse customers (Please call for a code we will need your car registration please have it to hand)

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Contemporary British, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 9:00 am–11:30 pm Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:30 pm Breakfast Mon, Thu–Sun 9:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
015394 22785
Website
http://www.theboathouse-windermere.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chris Dallinson
Private party facilities
We can cater private events for upto 60 people (i.e Birthdays / Baby Showers/ Corporate Events) Please contact us at eat@theboathouse-windermere.co.uk to discuss your requirements further.

Location
The Marina, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3JQ
Neighborhood
Windermere
Cross street
From October 1st the marina car park will be available for Boathouse guests
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Years Eve Meal
£60.00 - £120.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Experience an exquisite set menu created by our amazing team, designed to tantalize your taste buds, made with the finest seasonal ingredients artfully prepared why not indulge in a festive atmosphere across both our floors with live DJ downstairs and great background pipe music in our upstairs restaurant. We are offering a limited number of tickets. In order to confirm your booking, we will require prepayment and a pre order for your meal. Your booking is not secure without these. All our food is made to order and slight changes can be made to assist with any allergies or intolerances. Along with your food you can also get a welcome drink on arrival and bubbles at midnight We look forward to celebrating this special evening with you!
Christmas Day Dinner
£60.00 - £120.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 25, 2024 only
We're excited to announce that our Christmas menu has been finalised, and it's filled with delightful seasonal dishes we're sure you'll love. In order to confirm your booking, we will require prepayment and a pre order for your meal. Your booking is not secure without these. All our food is made to order and slight changes can be made to assist with any allergies or intolerances. Along with your food you can also choose one of our fantastic wines to accompany your meal there will also be the option to upgrade to your favourite from our list. (1 bottle per 2 guests) We look forward to celebrating this special day with you! PLEASE NOTE: Parties of 1-4 will be seated at 12pm Parties of 4+ will be seated at 12.30pm

Jack Daniels BBQ Chicken Wings£9.00
Spring Onion, Red Chilli
Deep Fried Halloumi £9.00
Satay Glaze, Garlic Salted Peanuts, Micro Coriander
Crispy Buttermilk King Prawn£11.00
Curried Mayo, Chives & Lime
Soup of the Day£7.00
Char Grilled Sourdough
Garlic & Guinness Mussels£10.00
Finished with Double Cream, Shallot, Black Pepper, Garlic & Parsley with Warm Sourdough
Boxed Baked Camembert£16.00
Garlic & Rosemary Camembert, Red Onion Chutney, Crispy Onions & Flatbread (v
Crispy Teriyaki Beef £10.00
Tossed in Teriyaki Sauce, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Crispy Kale

Mains

Nduja, Passata & Cream Linguine£19.00
Linguine Tossed in a Fresh Basil, Parmesan topped with Zingy Pangrattato £19 Vegetarian option without Nduja £18
Char Grilled Homemade 6oz Beef Burger £18.00
Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Gem Lettuce, Red Onion & Tomato, Served in a Potato & Sesame Burger Bun with Fries, Jack Daniels BBQ Burger Sauce, Red Slaw & Beer Battered Onion Ring
Beer Battered Haddock and Hand Cut Chips£19.00
Beer Battered Haddock Fillet, Hand Cut Chips, BH Mushy Peas, Chip Shop Curry Sauce and Homemade Tartare Sauce
Tandoori Buttermilk Cod Loin £24.00
Bombay Potatoes, Hispi Cabbage Velouté, Toasted Chia Seeds, Crispy Capers, Cauliflower Steak
Steak Frites£26.00
Tenderised 8oz Bistro Rump Steak, Fries, Slow Roast Plum Tomato, Portobello Mushroom, Rocket, Beer Battered Onion Ring, Green Peppercorn Sauce
Large Bowl of Garlic & Guinness Mussels£21.00
Finished with Double Cream, Shallot, Black Pepper, Garlic & Chives with Warm Sourdough and Fries
Slow Braised Lamb Shank£24.00
Chickpea, Potato, Apricot & Spinach Tagine, Warm Israeli Couscous Salad, Tzatziki £24 Vegetarian Option Available With Falafel Steak £22
Chicken Katsu Curry £20.00
Szechuan Mushroom Pilau Rice, Griddled Garlic Flat Bread, Chilli, Coriander, Red Onion Salad Vegetarian £20 Option Available With Panko Aubergine £18
Slow Confit Duck Leg£23.00
Roasted Honey Carrots, Duck Fat Potato Pave, Pea Puree, Pink Peppercorn Jus
Cartmel Valley Pork & Leek Sausages£20.00
Crushed New Potato Colcannon Mash, Confit Carrot, Red Wine Onion Gravy, Crispy Kale

A Bit on The Side

Salt and Pepper Chips£6.00
Fries£5.00
Fries with Parmesan and Truffle Oil£6.00
Hand Cut Chips£5.00
Hand Cut Chips with Parmesan and Truffle Oil£6.00
Rocket, Red Onion, Sunblushed Tomato, Red Onion, Balsamic Glaze£4.00
Slice of White Bread & Butter£1.00

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding£9.00
Vanilla Ice Cream, Toffee Sauce
Selection of Ice Creams and Sorbet
Baked Vanilla Rice Pudding£9.00
Strawberry Jam & Glazed Nutmeg Sugar
Poached Conference Pear£9.00
Cashew Cream, Burnt Apple Puree, Toasted Cashews & Rosemary (VG)
Warm Chocolate Fondant £9.00
Banoffee Ice Cream, Pistachio Tuille
Syrup & Raisins Roly Poly£9.00
Homemade Lemon Gelato & Rum Syrup

What 168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Cumbria
Kid-friendly
Cumbria
Good for groups
Cumbria
Vegetarian-friendly
Cumbria
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant offers a "fantastic location" with beautiful marina views, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing food," including standout dishes like whipped feta and king prawns. While service can be slow during busy times, the "friendly staff" and relaxed atmosphere ensure a lovely dining experience. Booking is recommended to secure prime seating and enjoy the "great service."

168 Reviews

D
Damion
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time in the area and everyone was fantastic. The portions were really good as well.
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janos
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a very good evening Fantastic that they accommodated our two little cockapoo
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Jack
Bath
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Looks great on the menu but massively did not deliver. Starters were ok but belly pork bits were 90% fat. Bacon chop main was just so salty it tasted like it hadn't been rinsed and overpowered everything. Mussels main was gritty and still had beards attached to some. Sauce was so watery it didn't taste of anything and chips were just full of salt again. Did complain and were not charged for the mussels. Promises alot but doesn't deliver.
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Megan
Cumbria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, drinks, and incredibly friendly waiters and bar staff always being polite and welcoming. We had a lovely meal and would definitely go back
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C
Campbell
VIP
London
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good meal and excellent service. Good kids menu. Good location
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Adam
Cumbria
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Staff nice and friendly a great asset to the business, lights where very bright and ambient table lights didn’t work at all which creates a nicer experience/ atmosphere Food was lovely and well cooked
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Helen
Cumbria
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was very busy and it took a while to be given the menus and for our initial drinks order to be taken. We did receive an apology for this and from then on the service was excellent and the food came quickly after this. Our main meals and desserts were beautifully presented and were extremely nice. We were residents of the Marina Village so we had the pleasant bonus of a 10% reduction to our bill. I would like to visit again.
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Kevin
Dorset
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was fantastic. Very relaxed atmosphere. Service a little slow but not a major problem.
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Elaine
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. A great menu and choice. The food was delicious. Well presented, piping hot and plentiful. The marina view is beautiful. The Boathouse is a hidden gem. A relaxed atmosphere where you never feel rushed, always made to feel welcome and the food is always superb.
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OpenTable Diner
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really friendly staff who kindly offered to move us to another table so we’d not be disturbed by other guests walking past. The view over the marina was beautiful at dusk. Food and service were fab. 3 of us had fish and chips which were delicious and my husband had the pork and leek sausages and mash which he said were perfect. Thank you.
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FAQs

The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 015394 22785.

The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 168 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant

The Marina, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3JQ

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
From October 1st the marina car park will be available for Boathouse guests
Neighborhood
Windermere
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 9:00 am–11:30 pm Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:30 pm Breakfast Mon, Thu–Sun 9:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Contemporary British, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris Dallinson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theboathouse-windermere.co.uk/
Phone number
015394 22785
Private party facilities
We can cater private events for upto 60 people (i.e Birthdays / Baby Showers/ Corporate Events) Please contact us at eat@theboathouse-windermere.co.uk to discuss your requirements further.

The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

New Years Eve Meal

Christmas Day Dinner

Starters & Nibbles

Jack Daniels BBQ Chicken Wings£9.00

Deep Fried Halloumi £9.00

Crispy Buttermilk King Prawn£11.00

Soup of the Day£7.00

Garlic & Guinness Mussels£10.00

Boxed Baked Camembert£16.00

Crispy Teriyaki Beef £10.00

Mains

Nduja, Passata & Cream Linguine£19.00

Char Grilled Homemade 6oz Beef Burger £18.00

Beer Battered Haddock and Hand Cut Chips£19.00

Tandoori Buttermilk Cod Loin £24.00

Steak Frites£26.00

Large Bowl of Garlic & Guinness Mussels£21.00

Slow Braised Lamb Shank£24.00

Chicken Katsu Curry £20.00

Slow Confit Duck Leg£23.00

Cartmel Valley Pork & Leek Sausages£20.00

A Bit on The Side

Salt and Pepper Chips£6.00

Fries£5.00

Fries with Parmesan and Truffle Oil£6.00

Hand Cut Chips£5.00

Hand Cut Chips with Parmesan and Truffle Oil£6.00

Rocket, Red Onion, Sunblushed Tomato, Red Onion, Balsamic Glaze£4.00

Slice of White Bread & Butter£1.00

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding£9.00

Selection of Ice Creams and Sorbet

Baked Vanilla Rice Pudding£9.00

Poached Conference Pear£9.00

Warm Chocolate Fondant £9.00

Syrup & Raisins Roly Poly£9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Make a reservation

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