Pub in Kingston

Boaters Inn

Canbury Gardens, Lower Ham Rd, Kingston, KT2 5AU
Closest station: Hampton Wick, about 14 min walk

4.3out of 5 on Google, from 1,873 ratings

Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.

Boaters Inn, Kingston

About Boaters Inn

Riverside pub, balcony and beer garden, with microbrewed pints and live jazz on Sunday.

This pub is away from the town centre just along the river, in a splendid location in Canbury Gardens. Very popular, especially in fine weather. Inside there is one open area curving around the bar with views of the gardens and river. It has a wooden floor on two levels, scattered chairs and tables with settees in front of the fire. The raised area to the left of the main entrance is a restaurant, which drinkers can use at quiet times. The food is popular, especially on Sundays. Diners are advised to book, especially at weekends. There is a large outside area, partly enclosed with electric heaters in winter, which includes a separate narrow terrace on the riverbank. Quiz night Tuesdays.

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.

Features

  • Dog Friendly: Not in raised dining area
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Family Friendly
  • Serves Food
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Real Ale
  • Cask Marque
  • Disabled Access
  • Accessible Restroom
  • WiFi
  • Reservable
  • Good for Groups
  • Smoking
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accepts Debit Cards
  • Accepts NFC

Opening times

Monday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 10:30 PM

As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.

Good to know

Operator
Greene King
Price
2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
Phone
020 8541 4672

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Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.

Google rating and reviews

4.3out of 5 on Google, from 1,873 ratings

  • 5 out of 5Jennifer Siegriston Google, September 2024

    Had Sunday roast lunch. We ordered the beetroot hummus starter, which is something I wouldn’t have ordered myself but my friend did and it was really yummy. Sunday roast chicken with a side of cheeses cauliflower was also ordered, and everything was cooked perfectly with the chicken being tender. As I don’t eat pork / beef, they gave me veggie gravy. Shame the peach Melba was out. Instead, we ordered sticky toffee pudding and profiteroles. The only issue with the food was profiteroles tasted not fresh and dry/hard. Everything else was delicious! Good gin and tonics. Service was also great…

  • 2 out of 5Nirmal Patelon Google, August 2024

    We walked from Surbiton to have a nice roast on the river. Ordered 2 chicken roasts. I do not think there was more than 125g of chicken on the plate. Absolutely ridiculous small portion of chicken versus the sides. I managed to only have a bit of potatoes and carrot before the chicken was finished. When I complained I was told this is portion that is served. Have observed 3 others portions come out which looked double the size of my chicken. Pathetic answer from the kitchen and the manager. If the plate is under. Do not send it

  • 5 out of 5Sappho G.on Google, May 2024

    I came from Greece and visited the pub I can say it was really nice experience. Nice place the stuff was nice but extra tip for the youngest girl I don’t know her name but was super friendly and good on her job ! I really liked the view next to the river, the green from the trees around you 10/10 nice location. The food was nice and tasty .. the only “bad” thing I have to say is about the price .. I found it a little overpriced for the food. But overall everything was fine .

  • 5 out of 5Jack Lawryon Google, July 2024

    Very nice pub in a really great setting especially in the summer. The food was not cheap but I don’t mind paying as long as it’s good, and this was all high quality stuff. Great service too!

  • 4 out of 5Richard Twydellon Google, June 2024

    Good pub in a great location next to the river. Great place to start or finish from walking along the river bank. Can get busy, especially once the sun shines.

Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.

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