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The Boat House., Rochester, Kent

The Boat House.

4.7
4.7
1105 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 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 pm–7:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,105 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 offers a delightful riverside dining experience with "excellent food" and "friendly, attentive staff." Known for its "amazing Sunday carveries" and "great value," the restaurant boasts an inviting atmosphere and varied menu. Guests praise the "lovely ambience," making it a go-to spot for both casual and special occasions.

1,105 Reviews

  1. Helen

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit, had a gorgeous 2 course lunch, very reasonably priced. Table was lovely with view of river. All the staff were friendly, the service was great. The lunch was very tasty and a good portion. Would highly recommend this restaurant and we can't wait to go back.

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  2. Mandy

    Kent

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was horrible, roast potatoes hard Yorkshire soft, veg tasteless worst roast ever had out.

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  3. Christine

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food piping hot,presentation excellent will be back

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  4. John

    Kent

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had friends from Hampshire stay with us and went for lunch for one of their birthdays. We all had a great time with great food and unbelievable service, which made it quite memorable. Thanks to all the staff for a briliant time.

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  5. Barry

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fantastic. Great food and staff every time.

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  6. Sarah

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Would highly recommend for a multitude of reasons… 1. Food …… Absolutely delicious, lots of different vegetables , meat well cooked, nice to have cauliflower cheese & stuffing as extra, nice made from scratch Yorkies ( def not Aunty Bs ) only comment would be, let’s have some homemade Roasties not frozen (Totally understand with the number of clients you cater for this is difficult but this would of made meal 10/10). Brilliant value for money. 2 . Venue/setting/Ambience…….so nice , not too bright, too noisy or too cramped, very clean , well organised, lovely Xmas decorations. Only comment , couple of heaters outside for smokers would be appreciated. 3. Staff……Friendly, courteous , respectful , smartly dressed, helpful , patient, accommodating ( we had a request concerning a mental health issue that was dealt with professionally with understanding ). 4. Waiting time to be seated, drink & food orders taken & carvery served……. Very good especially as they were fully booked & very busy. Think we will be making it our go to for Sunday Roasts from now on. 😃👍🏻😃

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  7. Ann

    Kent

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service and food good. Noisy and difficult to hear conversations. Some staff need to smarten up as one man wearing trousers with tear in and a girl wearing tights with multiple ladders in.

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  8. John

    Kent

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch at a good price. Lovely atmosphere and very friendly service. Thanks to everyone.

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  9. Peter

    Kent

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    7 of us, all had carvery 3 kids 4 adults. 2 adults ordered XL roast but where told they could only have 1 Yorkshire pudding instead of 2 because they were running short. This was a 2.30pm sitting so still early in the day. Also the roast potatoes were under cooked and hard and the beef and lamb were both overcooked and dry

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  10. Sue

    Kent

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and staff were very good. It was noisy but that's because there were a few christmas parties going on. Would definitely go back

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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 1105 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Boat House.

8 Canal Road, Rochester, Kent ME2 4DR

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Rochester
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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