The Boat House (Chertsey)

Despite having visited Chertsey several times, the first being 10 years ago, my parents and I had never eaten at The Boathouse until earlier this month when they were staying at the adjacent campsite. We always avoided it because it is a chain pub (Bespoke Hotels), and because it is the exact opposite of what we look for in holiday pubs - big, cavernous and formulaic. However, they had been in for a drink and thought the menu looked ok, so we gave it a go. The Boathouse, the pub within the Bridge Hotel, is located beside the Chertsey Bridge, in a very nice spot right on the River Thames. There are even some boat moorings so you can sail there in your private ...  Read the complete review

We visited The Boat House, Chertsey, Surrey on Easter Sunday. It's located right by Chersey Bridge and overlooks a pretty spot on the Thames. Shame about the traffic going past from time to time and the building under construction on the other side of the river that spoils the view a little, other than that it's set it a lovely location. There is outside seating which is lovely in the summer as you can sit over looking the river on a raised terrace area. Though a nice day on Sunday, it was a little chilly for that, only a few brave soles were out there. On arrival, the friendly waiter took us to 'a really nice table' as he told us. It was, I must admit. We ...  Read the complete review