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The Boat House., Rochester, Kent

The Boat House.

4.7
4.7
1094 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
The Boat House is Kent’s premier Restaurant, Wedding and Entertainment venue. Winning open table's Diners' Choice award both 2021 and 2022. Our aim is to provide the best in dining and entertainment experiences for all ages. We pride ourselves in making The Boat House a safe and friendly place. Situated in Strood, Kent beside the banks of the beautiful River Medway.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Breakfast, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 12:00–19:00 Tue–Sat 12:00–20:30 Sun 12:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    01634 719949
  • Website
    https://theboat-house.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Boat House restaurant and show lounge is the perfect blank canvas for your event. The show lounge boasts two conjoining spaces which offers the flexibility to host an array of events. From wedding receptions, birthday parties and conferences through to shows and parties! The show lounge has a stage area, private bar, adjustable room colour and lighting and a private outside area to create a unique experience for you and your guests. With a large seating capacity and unique catering solutions. We also have a dedicated team that can deal with all your party requirements. With direct access along with plenty of parking the Boat House is a great spot to host a party.
  • Location
    8 Canal Road, Rochester, Kent ME2 4DR
  • Area
    Rochester
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,094 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Best Value

  • Kent

    Great for brunch

  • Kent

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kent

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boat House is a charming riverside venue that delights guests with "fantastic service," "delicious food," and a "lovely atmosphere." The carvery receives high praise for its quality and generous portions, while attentive staff ensure a warm, welcoming experience. With "amazing views" and a "varied menu," it's a must-visit destination.

1,094 Reviews

  1. Bridget

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting and had a great Sunday carvery that had a good selection of meat and vegetables. Pub is decorated tastefully for Christmas. Would recommend and will go again.

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  2. Clare

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere for a group Sunday lunch!

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  3. Christine

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly and attentive staff. Food was really nice too

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  4. Jacky

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were very welcoming. Atmosphere was nice. Food was piping hot and delicious. Reasonably priced. Thank you

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  5. Charlotte

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! What a hidden gem! I had been recommended to come to the boat house many times by friends, so I took my Nan there today and we wasnt disappointed!! Food was amazing! Big portions, large menu, lunchtime course deal which was great value for money. 10/10! Definitely will be returning soon x

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  6. sue

    Kent

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have eaten here lots of times. Always good service and good

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  7. Catherine

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always excellent service friendly staff will def visit again

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  8. Simon

    Brighton

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best staff, food and value you could ever wish for, all wrapped up in a great location. A favourite spot of ours, and many alike. Well done to the whole team.

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  9. LEEANNE

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely well cooked food, we had starters main and dessert and every plate was delicious. The staff were nice and friendly and very competent.

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  10. Tanya

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s our local pub which is dog friendly in bar area and they have a beautiful restaurant space for fine dining.. food is always 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 staff are always 😁😁😁children’s menu is awesome .. sitting outside is mind blowing as you can see Rochester over river Medway

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FAQs

The Boat House. does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. The Boat House. also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01634 719949.

The Boat House. is rated 4.7 stars by 1094 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Boat House.

8 Canal Road, Rochester, Kent ME2 4DR

Additional information

  • Area
    Rochester
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 12:00–19:00 Tue–Sat 12:00–20:30 Sun 12:00–18:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Breakfast, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://theboat-house.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    01634 719949
  • Private party facilities
    The Boat House restaurant and show lounge is the perfect blank canvas for your event. The show lounge boasts two conjoining spaces which offers the flexibility to host an array of events. From wedding receptions, birthday parties and conferences through to shows and parties! The show lounge has a stage area, private bar, adjustable room colour and lighting and a private outside area to create a unique experience for you and your guests. With a large seating capacity and unique catering solutions. We also have a dedicated team that can deal with all your party requirements. With direct access along with plenty of parking the Boat House is a great spot to host a party.
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