Eat at The Boathouse

Our beautiful menu features our fantastic dishes perfect for cosy dining with pub favourites including our Brewery Tower Burger, MPA battered fish & chips and legendary cheese pie, as well as delicious seasonal specials including our braised & glazed lamb shank; it really is Autumn on a plate. With relaxing seating by the River Dee and comfortable indoor dining areas for you to choose where to enjoy your lunch, dinner or nibbles. We also serve a fantastic Sunday roast with all the trimmings, so book your table and enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner with family and friends in Chester.

New Autumn Menu COSY LUNCH New Sunday Menu

SMALL PLATES, STARTERS & THINGS TO SHARE

     

Warm organic breads, houmous, Spanish olives

butter, rapeseed oil & rosemary sea salt (v)

£6.95    

Chicken liver & brandy pâté

apple & cider chutney, toasted sourdough (gfa)

£6.95    

Homemade soup of the day

warm bread & butter (v/gfa)

£5.95    

Whipped goats cheese ‘moneybag’

red onion chutney, rocket & pine nuts (v)

£6.95    

Crispy duck leg

steamed pancakes, hoisin sauce, cucumber, spring onion & sesame salad

£8.45    

Halloumi fries

sweet chilli & coriander dipping sauce (v/gfa)

£5.95    

Salt & pepper squid

sweet chilli & coriander dipping sauce & grilled lime

£7.25    

Spiced sweetcorn fritters

houmous & chilli relish (vg)

£5.95    

Button mushrooms in a creamy Stilton sauce

warm mop up bread (v/gfa)

£6.45    

Houmous

chilli salsa & hand fried tortilla (vg)

£4.45    

Seared king scallops

crispy pancetta, beetroot & apple salad, grain mustard dressing (gfa)

£8.45    

Messy chips

thick cut chips, pulled beef brisket & Cheddar melt (gfa)

£4.95    

Vegan sharing board

cauliflower popcorn, sweetcorn fritters, Spanish olives, houmous, chilli relish, hand fried tortilla (vg)

£13.95    

Grazing board

salt & pepper squid, sweet chilli dipping sauce & lime, our famous messy chips, houmous, chilli relish & hand fried tortilla

£13.95    

MAINS

     

Braised and glazed lamb shank

salt roasted beets, dauphinoise potatoes & lamb gravy (gfa)

£16.95    

Seared calves liver

crispy bacon, buttered green beans, creamy mash, red onion gravy (gfa)

£13.95    

Lemon baked salmon fillet with garlic prawns

sautéed potatoes, seasonal greens, parsley cream (gf

£14.95    

“No chicken” linguini

plant based “chicken” chunks, roast garlic, sundried tomatoes, spring onions, spinach, vegan mozarella (vg)

£12.95    

Seasonal vegetables & cashew nuts in a creamy Thai coconut curry sauce

served with rice (vg/gfa)

£12.95    

Tandoori chicken

Bombay potatoes, house curry sauce, braised rice, onion bhaji, pickled cucumber salad

£13.95    

Fresh cod fillet in MPA* beer batter

thick cut chips, mushy peas, tartar sauce & lemon (gfa)
Small/Large

£11.25/14.95    

Our legendary homemade three cheese & onion pie

creamed mash or thick cut chips, your choice of peas with Cheddar & chive sauce (v) or gravy

£13.45    

Our Chef’s own steak & JW Lees ale pie

creamed mash or thick cut chips, your choice of peas & ale gravy

£13.45    

Brewery Tower Burger

2 beef patties, pulled beef brisket, dry cured bacon, burger relish, lettuce, tomato, Cheddar melt & spiced onion ring on a sourdough bun with fries & coleslaw

£13.95    

Piri Piri chicken burger

tomato, baby gem lettuce, lemon & herb mayonnaise, on toasted sourdough bun with
skinny fries & coleslaw

£13.45    

Aromatic garden burger

dill pickle, sliced tomato & vegan cheese melt on toasted sourdough with skinny fries (vg)

£13.45    

FROM THE GRILL

     

Our 28 day Black Angus steaks are specially selected by our butcher to ensure finest quality, tenderness, succulence and flavour

     

Grilled 8oz Sirloin steak

thick cut chips, roast vine cherry tomatoes, spiced battered onion rings & Café de Paris butter (gfa)

£19.95    

Grilled 8oz fillet steak

thick cut chips, roast vine cherry tomatoes, spiced battered onion rings & Café de Paris butter (gfa)

£22.95    

10oz gammon steak

thick cut chips, roast vine cherry tomatoes, spiced battered onion rings & pineapple or fried egg (gfa)

£14.45    

Charred cauliflower steak

in smoked house rub, thick cut chips, roast vine cherry tomatoes, spiced battered onion rings & chilli relish (vg/gfa)

£10.95    

On the side

Peppercorn & brandy sauce (gfa)
Diane sauce

£1.95    

SALADS

     

Seasonal garden salad

baby leaf spinach, gem lettuce, green beans, olives & new potatoes with roast garlic, soft boiled egg & grain mustard dressing or Caesar dressing

£9.95    

Add Griddled halloumi (v/gfa)

£+3.00    

Add Griddled chicken breast (gfa)

£+3.00    

Add Griddled seabass (gfa)

£+5.00    

Add Baked salmon fillet (gfa)

£+5.00    

SIDES & SUPPLEMENTS

     

Thick cut chips & Aioli (vg/gfa)

£3.45    

Skinny fries & Aioli (vg/gfa)

£3.45    

Sweet potato fries (vg/gfa)

£3.95    

Rosemary sautéed potatoes (v)

£3.45    

Dauphinoise potatoes (v)

£3.45    

Buttered greenbeans with toasted cashew nuts (v/gfa)

£3.45    

Baby gem salad leaves with Caesar dressing & shaved Grana Padano (gfa)

£3.45    

Baked cauliflower cheese (v/gfa)

£3.95    

Spiced battered onion rings

£2.95    

Garlic & herb ciabatta with Cheddar melt (v)

£3.95    

PUDDINGS

     

Chocolate & hazelnut brownie

Cheshire Farm raspberry ripple ice cream & chocolate sauce (gfa)

£6.25    

Glazed crème brûlée

with cinnamon shortbread

£6.25    

Banoffee choux bun

glazed bananas, rich toffee sauce, rum & raisin ice cream

£6.25    

Baked vanilla cheesecake

mulled berries & clotted cream ice cream (vga/gfa)

£6.25    

Selection of British cheeses

Long Clawson blue Stilton, Carron Lodge crumbly Lancashire, Snowdonia Black Bomber extra mature Cheddar, Cricket St Thomas Brie with apple, celery, ale chutney, biscuits

£6.95    

Room for a little one

scoop of Cheshire Farm vanilla ice cream simply served with a jug of rich chocolate sauce or a shot of espresso (v/gfa)

£5.25    

(v) - suitable for vegetarians, (vg) - suitable for vegans, (gfa) - gluten free alternative available (vga) - vegan option available. If you suffer from any food related allergies, please inform a team member before placing your order. Ask to see our Children’s Menu for little ones. *MPA is our JW Lees Manchester Pale Ale; a golden ale brewed in Manchester entirely from all British malt. Should the listed product be unavailable due to current circumstances affecting the supply chain it may be replaced by a like-for-like substitute product.

Opening Hours

  • Monday - Sunday: 10am - 11pm

Food Service Times

  • Monday - Sunday: 10am - 9pm