Welcome to
The Boathouse pub & hotel in Chester
Away from the hustle & bustle of Chester City Centre, make your way to just outside the city walls and join us for a drink down by the river for the very best pub with bedrooms in Chester.
Stroll down to the idyllic River Dee and stop off at The Boathouse to rest your legs, recharge and grab a bite to eat. There’s plenty of choice on our menus, with a number of vegetarian and vegan options available. We also serve arguably the best Sunday roast in Chester. Come and join us this weekend and see what all the fuss is about.
Fancy a drink with your food? How about a line-up of award-winning cask ales, lagers and wines & spirits from around the world? For cask ale lovers, we serve JW Lees’ Bitter, Manchester Pale Ale and a number of seasonal beers throughout the year. We also pour both Manchester Craft Lager and Original Lager; the perfect accompaniment to a sunny afternoon sitting in our scenic floating beer garden.
As well as our award-winning line up of cask ales on the bar and delicious dishes from the menu, we provide comfortable and attractive accommodation if you’re looking for a relaxing place to stay.
NEW DISHES
Book your table
There’s something new on the menu this autumn, and it’s the perfect reason to stay a little longer. Five brand new signature dishes, each one a proper plateful, ready and waiting after check-in.
Fancy something a bit special? Try our Roast monkfish, wrapped in air dried ham with sautéed gnocchi, chorizo and wilted spinach. Or go cosy with Braised minted lamb Henry, all bubble & squeak and honey glazed root veg. Looking for something lighter? Our Nourish bowl has you covered, packed with griddled chicken, rice, houmous and a honey & soy dressing.
And of course, great value never goes out of fashion. Our Prix Fixe menu is back too, two courses for £17.45 or three for £19.95, available Monday to Friday from 12 noon.
Good food, a comfy bed, and nowhere else to be. Book your room and your table, and settle in.
Events & Offers
Prix Fixe
Two courses for £17.45, three for £19.95. Choose from starters like Grilled black pudding & crispy bacon or Freshly fried tortilla crisps with houmous, mains including pan fried seabass and Chicken Arrabiata, and puddings like Sticky toffee pudding or Warm mulled berry waffle. Available all day, Monday to Friday from 12 noon.
Wine Wednesday
Enjoy two large glasses of any of our wines and receive the rest of the bottle on the house.
Sunday is a day of roast
Join us every Sunday and enjoy a delicious Sunday roast with unlimited gravy and Yorkshire puddings!
EXPLORE THE BOATHOUSE
Watch the world go by…
Wind down in our floating restaurant beside the scenic River Dee. Relax with a pint of MPA or a glass of wine or two as the sun goes down over the river.
STAY WITH US
If you’re looking for a place to stay in Chester, The Boathouse has everything that you could ever need. We have cosy bedrooms, all of which have been recently refurbished. Each room has been thoughtfully designed following our nautical theme, each with comfy beds, free Wi-Fi as well as free parking available for staying guests.
OUR BREWERY
If you’re interested in exploring more of our beers, check out the JW Lees website where you can find out about the full range. From classic cask ales like the iconic Manchester Pale Ale and JW Lees Bitter to our craft lagers – there’s something for everyone. We also have our seasonal cask ales and The Boilerhouse microbrewery where we experiment with innovative flavours. There’s a huge selection of JW Lees ales and lagers from over 190 years’ brewing experience.
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