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The Boatside Inn, Hexham, Northumberland

The Boatside Inn

4.6
4.6
11 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Situated in the attractive hamlet of Warden, a few miles west of Hexham, The Boatside Inn offers a friendly welcome at a traditional country pub in the heart of Northumberland. Ideal for those looking to tread along the Northumberland trails or delve into the history of Hadrian’s Wall.

Our Head Chef is dedicated to creating exceptional dishes made fresh to order, using only the finest ingredients, delivering enhanced flavours and quality.

A must-try is our signature dish: the succulent, slow-cooked braised beef short rib, paired with a rich Pancetta & Baby Onion Sauce.

Our menu is diverse and caters to all tastes, including a wide range of dietary needs. We’re proud to offer numerous gluten-free options, as well as tasty vegetarian and vegan dishes to satisfy every palate.

Don't miss out on our renowned Sunday lunch – it's a local favourite, and we highly recommend booking in advance to secure your spot. Save room for dessert though!

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Additional information

  • Location
    Warden, Hexham NE46 4SQ, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4SQ
  • Phone number
    01434 602233
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Beer Garden, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–7:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:15 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Menu

Served from 12 – 5pm

Sandwiches

with Crisps, Slaw & Dressed Salad (gfa)

  • The Boatside ClubGBP 12.95

    on White or Brown Bread

    • Hot Roast of The Day Baguette & GravyGBP 10.00

      • Tandoori Chicken, Cucumber, Tzatziki Flat BreadGBP 9.00

        • Free Range Egg Mayonnaise & CressGBP 7.00

          on White / Brown Bread (v)

          Toasties

          Served on White or Brown Bread with Crisps, Slaw & Dressed Salad (gfa)

          • Cheddar Cheese & TomatoGBP 7.00

            • Portobello Mushroom & GruyereGBP 9.50

              • Honey Roast Ham & Cheddar CheeseGBP 9.50

                • Tuna Mayonnaise & Cheddar CheeseGBP 8.00

                  Last updated: 14 March 2025

                  What 11 people are saying

                  Overall ratings and reviews

                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                  4.6
                  4.6 based on recent ratings
                  • 4.6Food
                  • 4.5Service
                  • 4.6Ambience
                  • 4.6Value

                  Noise • Energetic

                  11 Reviews

                  1. Anne

                    Newcastle1 review

                    3.0

                    Dined 6 days ago

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 3
                    4. Ambience 2
                    On arrival the table didn't look very clean but as it was set I didn't speak out. The water glasses all had water marks on them as did the wine glasses when they were brought to the table. The service was slow. A server said they would bring menus and then returned to take order before menus had been given to us. The meals were ok. Most of our party had beef which all said was fatty. The meals went cold quickly as the plates seemed cold. The servers did seem young and inexperienced which could be a reason. They were all very polite.

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                  2. Keith

                    Newcastle1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined 7 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Great location, smart, clean and welcoming. Quality traditional fare served by polite and helpful staff.

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                  3. Olha

                    Newcastle1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined 7 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Great food and perfect service, we really enjoyed our visit

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                  4. Peter

                    Newcastle1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on 7 March 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Excellent food and service in a welcoming and friendly place.

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                  5. Andrew

                    Newcastle3 reviews

                    4.0

                    Dined on 6 March 2025

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 3
                    4. Ambience 4
                    A very nice meal and good value. Vegetables very well cooked and Pan Haggerty wonderful. Good beer, nice friendly staff so a very nice lunchtime all round. It was busy and staff were having to work very hard so occasionally service took a little time but all good. This was Hexham Restaurant week - look forward to it coming round again

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                  6. Lilian

                    Newcastle1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on 5 March 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Food excellent. Staff friendly and helpful. Relaxed atmosphere and comfortable.

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                  7. Martin VIP

                    Yorkshire6 reviews

                    3.0

                    Dined on 2 March 2025

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 2
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We've ate here quite a few times recently, mainly on Sunday after discovering how good the Sunday dinners are. Today unfortunately the dinner wasn't up to usual standards, the pork was very chewy and the vegetables too hard. I hope this is just a one-off/blip because we've enjoyed all previous visits/meals.

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                  8. Jacqueline

                    Cumbria1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on 30 January 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    I went with a friend to celebrate her 70th birthday that was in December, the staff made us very welcome, we both had the fish pie with vegetables which was lovely then the chocolate and orange cheesecake and ice cream, my friend had fruit crumble and custard, I asked the staff to put a candle in her pudding which they did and sang happy birthday to her, it really made her day special, a memory she won’t forget of a special day, the puddings were delicious too, all in all a great experience coming here, the staff and food were excellent, I’ll definitely be back again 😊

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                  9. Gail

                    Newcastle1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on 19 January 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Fantastic place to go. Very comfortable surroundings. The food is lovely and good value for money Staff are brilliant and you are well looked after.

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                  10. Jeremy

                    Newcastle1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on 18 January 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Excellent Fish and Chips - chose the smaller size fish (which was still a decent size). Advisable to book at weekends as this is a very popular pub. Friendly staff.

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                  FAQs

                  The Boatside Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01434 602233.

                  The Boatside Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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

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                  2 people
                  7:00 pm
                  Booked 1 time today
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                  Warden, Hexham NE46 4SQ, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4SQ

                  Dining areas

                  Additional information

                  • Phone number
                    01434 602233
                  • Price
                    £25 and under
                  • Cuisines
                    British, Beer Garden, Gastro Pub
                  • Hours of Operation
                    Bar Tue–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–7:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:15 pm
                  • Dress code
                    Casual Dress
                  • Parking details
                    Private Parking
                  • Payment Options
                    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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