The Boathouse Reviews Summary

Location & View

Pros:

• "Absolutely amazing food, polite and friendly staff in a great location."
• "The Boathouse overlooks the Thames and there are few better places to be in Putney on those balmy summer nights."
• "This is an iconic pub situated on Putney Wharf right beside the Thames river."
• "The view of the river was amazing."
• "Great spot by the river if you're around Putney."
• "Beautiful location with a terrace overlooking river Thames, which provides stunning views, especially at the sunset."
• "Great location very near the waterfront on the south side of the river just minutes from Putney Bridge."

Cons:

• "Highly average. If it wasn't for the great view and idyllic surroundings I would completely write this place off."
• "Well it may have a great location but do NOT go there if you have an allergy of any kind."
• "The only positive is the location overlooking the river and the nice outdoor seating area."
• "Only saving grace is a view over the river."
• "The place has a good location however their policy of not letting you sit on the terrace when most of the tables are empty put me off."
• "The only real positive is the amenable but heavily over-crowded sun terrace which does afford pleasant views over the Thames and Fulham peninsular - if you can get a table."
• "It’s a lovely venue and we had a nice view of the river."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food here was delicious - we really enjoyed our Sunday lunch."
• "I wasn't sure what to expect about the food but it was delicious, best pub fish and chips I've had in a while."
• "The rump steak I had when I went recently was an utter treat!"
• "The food was excellent (I would recommend the sausage roll & plant burger to every one (unusual combination, I know!))"
• "The food was quite tasty overall."
• "The food was superb, a huge buffet."
• "Highly recommended for the atmosphere and food."

Cons:

• "The risotto I had was dry and tasted more of a steel pot than of any food flavour."
• "Over price food that arrived to the table cold or luke warm."
• "Unfortunately the food wasn’t great, largely because it was cold."
• "Half of the food was sent back... It was expensive for really poor quality food and substandard service."
• "Really poor cuts of meat. Rump steak was so chewy and full of gristle I actually spat it out."
• "The roast potatoes were very obviously pre-frozen and badly cooked."
• "The food was mediocre to poor. Fish cake very salty, risotto had very little flavour."

Service

Pros:

• "Service was exceptional with our little 4 year old being treated like a queen."
• "Serving staff were very friendly and our waitress was extremely accommodating."
• "Staff were pleasant and attentive."
• "The staff was welcoming and professional."
• "The staff were very friendly therefore I will definitely be returning again!"
• "All staff are very warm and welcoming and provide exceptional service both in the bar area and the restaurant."
• "The staff are always extremely friendly and attentive."

Cons:

• "Even getting the attention of serving staff to order drinks was labourious, said drinks were then rather slow to arrive."
• "Poor service in, we left our drinks and went for the smoke and when we came back they clean the table and took our drinks even we left our jacket on the chair."
• "Staff were somewhat grumpy."
• "Had to wait ages for service when it didn't appear to be very busy."
• "Service was slow and we were left waiting to pay the bill for so long we went down to the bar in the end so that we could leave."
• "I cannot rate the food because we did not actually get any on account of the slow, sloppy and offhanded service."
• "Service was unfriendly and unwelcoming."

Pricing

Pros:

• "Good value food and drink considering the excellent location and views."
• "The lunch time specials are reasonably priced meaning you can get a steak of some description and chips for £8."
• "At £27.50/bottle it was good value for London."
• "The service and pricing were great - especially given the location."

Cons:

• "I ordered a non alcoholic beverage and was charged £6.60 which is outrageous."
• "The beer was a bit on the pricey side."
• "The price point is pretty high for Putney pubs, especially when compared to other Young's pubs in the area, I think intentionally."
• "Expensive as expected in London - lunch for the three of us was £69 for an entree and a half pint each."
• "The dinner was very overpriced for what it was (3 course meal for £60!!! - with a prosecco glass)."
• "For £100 for two people we felt incredibly ripped off."
• "Overpriced food. Prawn and crayfish cocktail had little evidence of either and served without the Bloody Mary dressing."