Dine at the Boatside

Our food

Our food is all about proper pub classics, seasonal British ingredients and cooking from scratch. Expect familiar dishes done well, from lighter lunches to comforting evening favourites, with an emphasis on good produce, careful cooking and plenty of flavour.

Alongside seasonal dishes, you’ll find the pub favourites people come back for — beer-battered fish and chips, homemade pies, burgers, lasagne and traditional Sunday roasts. Our kitchen team makes as much as possible in-house, from sauces, stocks and dressings to puddings and accompaniments.

The food follows the seasons, allowing us to make the most of quality ingredients while keeping everything generous, relaxed and recognisably pub food. Sunday lunch remains a firm favourite with locals and visitors, and it’s always worth saving room for our longstanding favourite, Sticky Toffee Pudding.

Discover Something New Every Visit

Daily Changing Specials Changing with the seasons, the produce and a little inspiration from the kitchen.

Alongside our main menus, our chefs create a selection of daily changing specials, giving them the freedom to work with the best seasonal ingredients and bring a little more creativity to the kitchen.

Inspired by Anne and drawing on her Nordic heritage, our specials often have a subtle Scandinavian influence — clean flavours, pickling, smoking, preserving, vibrant vegetables and carefully made sauces.

An idea of what you might find on the specials board…

Pickled mackerel, confit tomato, grilled cucumber & tomato oil

Pan-fried coley, grilled courgette, tarragon sauce, fried capers & matchstick fries

Pork & sage stuffed cabbage, celeriac purée, Granny Smith apple & pork jus

Roasted pork belly, gribiche vinaigrette, pickled red onion & crackling

Breaded oyster mushroom, wild mushrooms, shiitake purée, pickled mushroom & mushroom jus

Confit leeks, caramelised shallot purée, herb crumb & burnt leek oil

Salmon tartare, marinated courgette, beetroot & clove condiment

Glazed cauliflower steak, caramelised cauliflower purée, king oyster mushroom & vegan jus

Main Menus

There’s something for everyone across our Lunch, Dinner and Sunday menus, with a varied choice of pub favourites, lighter dishes and seasonal options.

We offer plenty of gluten-free choices, alongside vegetarian and vegan dishes, with dairy-free and other dietary alternatives available where possible. If you have an allergy, intolerance or dietary requirement, please speak to a member of the team and we’ll be happy to guide you through the menu.

Younger guests have their own children’s menu, with a selection of familiar favourites, making The Boatside a relaxed and welcoming place for the whole family.

Please note that the menus shown online are sample menus and dishes may change depending on seasonality and availability.

To reserve a table, book online, email manager@theboatsideinn.co.uk, or call 01434 602233.

Sample Menus

Celebrate at The Boatside : Special Occasions & Events

From fresh fish and hearty homemade pies to imaginative seasonal specials, there’s always something new to discover at The Boatside. Our menus evolve throughout the year, celebrating the changing seasons and showcasing the creativity of our kitchen team.

Alongside our regularly changing specials, we host a calendar of special dining events and celebrations, including Burns Night with traditional bagpipes and a Scottish-inspired menu, Valentine’s dining experiences, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter Sunday, and our popular Seasonal Supper Clubs. Throughout the year we also introduce themed menus and special events to celebrate the seasons and create memorable dining experiences.

Be sure to follow us on social media or join our mailing list to be the first to hear about upcoming events, exclusive menus and special offers.

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SAMPLE MENUS

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the gift of giving!

We’re delighted to now offer gift vouchers – the perfect present for friends & relatives, food lovers or those in need of a relaxing getaway.

Whether you’d like to treat someone to a delicious meal in our welcoming restaurant or a sumptuous stay in one of our charming rooms, our vouchers make a thoughtful and flexible gift.

Click the link below to give the gift of great food and warm hospitality – and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us using the details below:

Email us at manager@theboatsideinn.co.uk, or give us a call at 01434 602233.

Dined on 4 July 2026. Overall:5 Food:5 Service:5 Ambience:5 Amazing, high-quality food in the lovely village of Warden. The service was top notch too, thanks to the very attentive and smiling server Anne. We all left really satisfied, and we'll definitely be back again soon.

Dave

Guest Testimonials

We came here the with a few girls from Langley Castle as we were there for a wedding the following day. The staff were pleasant. There was a good selection of both food and drinks. I had the mince and dumplings with mash and veg. All was very nice. The portion sizes were really good. Worth the money.

I would be back if I visit the area.

We were staying at the stay on the hill and went down to the Boatside Inn for a meal on our last night. The bar man was friendly and helpful and the food took around 10 mins from order to table.

The food was fantastic and really tasty. The twice brewed beer (Name of the beer) was really nice. Would really recommend if you are in the area

We enjoyed a sumptuous dinner at the Boatside Inn. The staff ensured that the evening got off to an excellent start with a warm welcome and drinks were served quickly and efficiently. All four of us had different main courses, all of which were enjoyed hugely.

I have to recommend in particular the Mixed Grill Kebab, a magnificent and varied plate of food which almost defeated me, but I persevered and demolished every morsel! No room for dessert, sadly. A really good evening. Many thanks.

We went whilst on a walk in the area and were very presently supprised over the diversity of the menu and the standard of food. We had the seafood pie and beef bourguignon.

They were delicious and came witin 10 minutes of odering. Plenty of veg . 2 meals and two pints for less than £40. What's not to like.

We were camping in the area and popped in for some dinner on a Friday evening. Got a table no problem, staff were very attentive and helpful.

We ordered a chicken burger & a beef burger and both were very good and good portion sizes. Really enjoyed!

Called in today for lunch on our journey from Cumbria to Newcastle. We had the gluten free fish pie and the pork Schnitzel. The service was excellent, we were given a table near the real fire which involved tables being rearranged to accommodate us . None of this was a problem. The food was hot, well presented and delicious. We were made to feel welcome and the price was great value for money. With my wife being coeliac, ie gluten free, it was refreshing to see plenty of choice on the menu without having to draw attention to the condition.

In addition, we would recommend the bar area as was modern clean and fresh and the ladies who served us couldn't have been more friendly and accommodating...thank you. Can't wait to return