The Boathouse Inn.
The most happening licensed Bar, Lounge & Restaurant in the heart of Saltaire village.
The Boathouse Inn.
The most happening licensed Bar, Lounge & Restaurant in the heart of Saltaire village.
The Boathouse Inn.
The most happening licensed Bar, Lounge & Restaurant in the heart of Saltaire village.
The Boathouse Inn.
The most happening licensed Bar, Lounge & Restaurant in the heart of Saltaire village.
The Boathouse Inn.
The most happening licensed Bar, Lounge & Restaurant in the heart of Saltaire village.
The Boathouse Inn.
The most happening licensed Bar, Lounge & Restaurant in the heart of Saltaire village.
Welcome to The Boathouse Inn!
Wonderfully situated on the banks of the River Aire in picturesque Saltaire, the original boathouse was built in 1871. It was later converted into a pub, but by early in the new millennium the building was abandoned and derelict. The present owners undertook a complete refurbishment in 2009, retaining the historical exterior features but transforming the interior into a beautifully designed and comfortable modern inn.
The Boathouse Inn offers well-kept traditional cask ales (with guest ales) alongside imported beers and lagers, an intelligent selection of wines available by the glass, carafe or bottle, as well as a good range of coffees and hot drinks. We pride ourselves on our carefully prepared, simple grown-up food: from snacks and sandwiches to a full three-course menu of pub classics as well as some more out-of-the-ordinary specialties.
The Boathouse is the perfect place to meet friends and socialise, enjoy some restorative food and drink after a good walk, or simply relax and watch the river flow by. We look forward to welcoming you.
Our Decor and Style at The Boathouse Inn
tasty Dishes from our Menu
What They Say
- Beautiful location on the river at Saltaire. Lovely decor and wide range of food and drinks. Excellent prices and the food was very tasty. My Caesar Salad had two very large pieces of chicken. My friend who is coeliac was well catered for. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Water and treats available for dogs too.read moreread lessElviera L6/13/2025
- Stopped off for some food. Had scampi and chips which was fab. The views were fantastic, and the weather was nice to stand outside. Lots of seating options. Fairly busy but service was decent.read moreread lessKatie Redhead6/01/2025We had a really lovely meal here yesterday (Saturday)! The view was lovely and the atmosphere was great. The staff were really friendly and helpful. We had fish, chips, and mushy peas - the portions were huge! Very good for the price, and really delicious, fresh, homemade food. For two fish and chips, a pint and a lemonade, it was just over £40, which was very reasonable for the quality and portion size. We would happily return.read moreread lessAlex Wild6/01/2025
- Bières locales très bonnes Cuisine très gourmande et je suis française donc très exigeante. On s'est régalé. Site apaisant avec sa vue sur la rivière et le grand parcread moreread lessCatherine Guillon5/15/2025Love this place. Great location, the views are fantastic, menu is really varied and the vegetarian selection is particularly good for a pub. Homemade curries are way better than usual pub curry. Beer and drinks are good. Kids and dogs are welcome. There's no TV. It's really good! The only downside is it closes at 9 pm.read moreread lessIan Anderson5/10/2025
- Me and my husband recently had an amazing meal here. We'd definitely recommend fish and chips and the chicken pie, both large portions and you could tell it was all homemade. A special mention to the lady (Alison) who took our order, nothing was too much trouble and she made sure we had a pleasant evening. We have recommended to friends and family and we hope to return soon!read moreread lessFaye Carter4/12/2025
- Helpful and friendly staff throughout the whole place, but a special mention is required for the restaurant staff, who were polite and helpful, despite having a couple of large parties to look after. Food was great. Atmosphere was chilled. Really enjoyed the whole evening. Thanks.read moreread lessAndy B (pod6000)4/01/2025
- It's a great little place with very good views over the river and roberts park. Not far from saltaire also a good stop if you are travelling by canal boat with easy mooring space and safe for leaving your boat due to the number of people walking on the canal. The beer is on the more expensive side but is a good pint with good choice of beer wine and cider also tea and coffee if you like that kind of thing. Busy in summer Kid-friendliness: It's kid friendly through the dayread moreread lessAaran3/17/2025Dropped in for lunch without booking and was advised to grab a table as they get busy. Food was good, we had pizzas and I'd say they were more Turkish style, rather than Italian. We enjoyed the meal, but the waitress was very keen to clear our table, plates were taken while still finishing eating and glasses cleared as soon as they were empty. Felt a bit rushed off, despite there being a few spare tables.read moreread lessSimon Moran3/17/2025
- Didn't eat here but what I saw looked great. Great location with outside and inside seating. Staff were very friendly. You can buy tea and coffee as well as alcoholic beverages. Clean and tidy environment. The coffee was hot as requested and we really enjoyed it. Bought some local biscuits to bring home. Dog friendly. I would recommend.read moreread lessDebbie Jay3/03/2025
- The food was absolutely delicious; we literally haven't been able to stop talking about it. Menu was varied and had plenty of options for both vegetarians and meat-eaters, and the price for the quality was great. Portion sizes were big but not too much. Definitely going to return at some point! Vegetarian options: The veggie Sunday roast was incredible.read moreread lessRobyn Moore2/24/2025Great place to come along to when in Saltaire. We called in for food and drinks on a Sunday afternoon. Lots of people were having Sunday roasts, and enjoying them, but we opted for the ploughman's sharing platter. The platter is excellent value for money - just £20. Lots on there to enjoy and all very tasty. Lovely views out the windows across the river and park opposite. If it had been a sunnier day it would be a great spot to sit outside. The pub had lots or alcohol free choices which was great to see. Parking: Right by Salts Millread moreread lessRichard Lewis2/24/2025
- Visited on a snowy, freezing cold day, The bar was empty ( it was only nearly lunchtime), but it was lovely and warm, and staff were very welcoming. The place is dog friendly, but the must be on a lead. At that time of day and being empty, there wasn't really much of an atmosphere. But with its location by the river and having food available in the bar and restaurant, I am sure that the place changes considerably. If you want comfortable seats, the bar is not the place to be. The chairs and tables are all of the high type. I didn't go into the restaurant, so I can't comment on that. What did come as a shock was the prices, £26 for 2 beers, a coffee, a wine, and a short! If that's winter prices, I don't dare to wonder what they are on a hot summer day, down there by the river? Needless to say, we only had the one and moved on to somewhere else.read moreread lessStephen Beane1/17/2025Called in after a day out walking , lovely place with good views of the river and countryside, friendly staff and nice atmosphere,loved the fire for a walm . Ordered the vegetarian roast dinner,which was baked feta with apricot roast,tasted really good ,was spot on for the price.read moreread lessSally Marie1/14/2025
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- What a fabulous place. We were there to meet friends earlier in the day and later to have dinner. We booked dinner for 7 people but other friends joined us for drinks and the staff were wonderful friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. Location and views are great and the whole place is clean and well looked after. The food was very good and reasonable prices. We had lots of different dishes, all really tasty and even a sausage on a tray for our dog. Plenty of veggie and vegan Wish it was nearer to home as we would definitely be regulars. 1st class in every way. Thank you 🙏 Dietary restrictions: Vegan choicesread moreread lessJane Alexandra Eccles1/14/2025
- Visited The Boathouse with my daughter and granddaughter on a Tuesday afternoon . Difficult getting the pushchair down to entrance die to the stairs . If there was a slope entrance we did not see it . Once inside the staff were great . There's a really good choice of local beers including a couple of Timothy Taylors . Food wise I had the pork pie and mushy peas and we also had a caeser salad. Both very tasty . I recommend a visit to The Boathouse when you are next in Saltaire . Wheelchair accessibility: Not idealread moreread lessSteve Riddiough12/24/2024
- Was up here for the Saltaire Festival, and this pub was just across the river. It's in an awesome location situated right next to the river and across from a field. Has a lovely outside area with plenty of seating. Staff were friendly and it has a good selection of drinks. They do sell food but I didn't eat here. It does have a little bit of the "chain pub" feel which i am not too keen on but that's more of a personal preference. I would come here more often if I lived in the area if for nothing else than the lovely sound of running water outside from a small nearby waterfall.read moreread lessSolitaire12/14/2024
- Amazing location with views over the river. Good menu and excellent range of drinks. Parking: Closest car park is Caroline Street a short walk away. There is no parking at the venueread moreread lessA M Gate11/14/2024Called for lunch and had the steak pie which was honestly the biggest and the best one I have ever had. Excellent service from the young waitress and very reasonable prices. Will definitely visit here again. Would recommend booking a table in advance as it got very busy.read moreread lessAmanda Mcguire11/14/2024
- When booking our table for 4 mentioned we would be having a couple of drinks before ordering food said not a problem. After arriving we got our drinks sat down at our table. After 10 mins they came for our food order, I mentioned we was having a couple of drinks before ordering food, 10 mins later back again saying they want our order they have a booking for 21 who will be ordering food. We said its OK we was ok waiting.We was still waiting for one of our party still to arrive. We was told we had to vacate our table by a certain time was not aware about that when we booked. Felt very uncomfortable and rushed as they kept coming to our table to make us aware, Including the bar man. We was away with 10 mins to spare. Why do they do that we was aware of the time scale after we arrived just let us relax and enjoy that time, that's all I ask.read moreread lessJulie Henderson11/14/2024
- Lovely riverside establishment, great food, service and really accommodating (was able to fit 17 of us in for lunch and managed to get everything to us we ordered with perfect timing, highly recommend for a quick drink/refreshments or if you are looking for good food!read moreread lessAdrian Horne10/14/2024
- Cozy upscale pub on the Aire River located between the river and the canal, and just across from Salts mill in Saltaire. They have a variety of seating, indoor and patio areas, all with a great view of Roberts park. An excellent place for a romantic date or a casual business meet up. Fabulous desserts...read moreread lessKevin Brown9/14/2024
- Lucky for me I live just a stones throw away from The Boathouse. My visit was on the August Bank Holiday Monday 2024. Not only was it lovely to catch up with my partners brother. But to look out over the river Aire @Roberts Park whilst Saltaire Cricket Club played a cricket match on the very same Park. What's my point am I getting of the point of reviewing The Boat house experience that I had on that day. I guess if I was to bullet point this experience in order to try and get to the point as it were. 1 friendly staff 2 lovely pint well two pints Saltaire Blonde 3 quality food Pie N Peas 4 idyllic location 5 I will be visiting The Bathhouse again 6 I recommend that if you have not frequented The Bathhouse before put it on your list of pubs to visit Wheelchair accessibility: Unfortunately the one thing that does let down The Bathhouse is it's lack of dissabled accessread moreread lessRoger Barnett9/14/2024
- I have worked in Saltaire for 23 years and I am ashamed to say that my first visit to the Boathouse was last Friday. It absolutely won't be my last visit. The food was absolutely lovely, between the four of us I had a chargrilled chicken caeser salad, friends had chilli and rice and enormous pizzas (they were given boxes to take the rest home - you need a big appetite!). The lovely young waitress made sure that everything was fine for us and was so friendly and welcoming. See you Friday comingread moreread lessJackie Porritt8/14/2024
- Beautiful location on the river at Saltaire. Lovely decor and wide range of food and drinks. Excellent prices and the food was very tasty. My Caesar Salad had two very large pieces of chicken. My friend who is coeliac was well catered for. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Water and treats available for dogs too.read moreread lessElviera L6/13/2025
- We had a really lovely meal here yesterday (Saturday)! The view was lovely and the atmosphere was great. The staff were really friendly and helpful. We had fish, chips, and mushy peas - the portions were huge! Very good for the price, and really delicious, fresh, homemade food. For two fish and chips, a pint and a lemonade, it was just over £40, which was very reasonable for the quality and portion size. We would happily return.read moreread lessAlex Wild6/01/2025
- Love this place. Great location, the views are fantastic, menu is really varied and the vegetarian selection is particularly good for a pub. Homemade curries are way better than usual pub curry. Beer and drinks are good. Kids and dogs are welcome. There's no TV. It's really good! The only downside is it closes at 9 pm.read moreread lessIan Anderson5/10/2025
- Me and my husband recently had an amazing meal here. We'd definitely recommend fish and chips and the chicken pie, both large portions and you could tell it was all homemade. A special mention to the lady (Alison) who took our order, nothing was too much trouble and she made sure we had a pleasant evening. We have recommended to friends and family and we hope to return soon!read moreread lessFaye Carter4/12/2025
- Helpful and friendly staff throughout the whole place, but a special mention is required for the restaurant staff, who were polite and helpful, despite having a couple of large parties to look after. Food was great. Atmosphere was chilled. Really enjoyed the whole evening. Thanks.read moreread lessAndy B (pod6000)4/01/2025
- It's a great little place with very good views over the river and roberts park. Not far from saltaire also a good stop if you are travelling by canal boat with easy mooring space and safe for leaving your boat due to the number of people walking on the canal. The beer is on the more expensive side but is a good pint with good choice of beer wine and cider also tea and coffee if you like that kind of thing. Busy in summer Kid-friendliness: It's kid friendly through the dayread moreread lessAaran3/17/2025
- Dropped in for lunch without booking and was advised to grab a table as they get busy. Food was good, we had pizzas and I'd say they were more Turkish style, rather than Italian. We enjoyed the meal, but the waitress was very keen to clear our table, plates were taken while still finishing eating and glasses cleared as soon as they were empty. Felt a bit rushed off, despite there being a few spare tables.read moreread lessSimon Moran3/17/2025
- Didn't eat here but what I saw looked great. Great location with outside and inside seating. Staff were very friendly. You can buy tea and coffee as well as alcoholic beverages. Clean and tidy environment. The coffee was hot as requested and we really enjoyed it. Bought some local biscuits to bring home. Dog friendly. I would recommend.read moreread lessDebbie Jay3/03/2025
- The food was absolutely delicious; we literally haven't been able to stop talking about it. Menu was varied and had plenty of options for both vegetarians and meat-eaters, and the price for the quality was great. Portion sizes were big but not too much. Definitely going to return at some point! Vegetarian options: The veggie Sunday roast was incredible.read moreread lessRobyn Moore2/24/2025
- Great place to come along to when in Saltaire. We called in for food and drinks on a Sunday afternoon. Lots of people were having Sunday roasts, and enjoying them, but we opted for the ploughman's sharing platter. The platter is excellent value for money - just £20. Lots on there to enjoy and all very tasty. Lovely views out the windows across the river and park opposite. If it had been a sunnier day it would be a great spot to sit outside. The pub had lots or alcohol free choices which was great to see. Parking: Right by Salts Millread moreread lessRichard Lewis2/24/2025
- Visited on a snowy, freezing cold day, The bar was empty ( it was only nearly lunchtime), but it was lovely and warm, and staff were very welcoming. The place is dog friendly, but the must be on a lead. At that time of day and being empty, there wasn't really much of an atmosphere. But with its location by the river and having food available in the bar and restaurant, I am sure that the place changes considerably. If you want comfortable seats, the bar is not the place to be. The chairs and tables are all of the high type. I didn't go into the restaurant, so I can't comment on that. What did come as a shock was the prices, £26 for 2 beers, a coffee, a wine, and a short! If that's winter prices, I don't dare to wonder what they are on a hot summer day, down there by the river? Needless to say, we only had the one and moved on to somewhere else.read moreread lessStephen Beane1/17/2025
- Called in after a day out walking , lovely place with good views of the river and countryside, friendly staff and nice atmosphere,loved the fire for a walm . Ordered the vegetarian roast dinner,which was baked feta with apricot roast,tasted really good ,was spot on for the price.read moreread lessSally Marie1/14/2025
- What a fabulous place. We were there to meet friends earlier in the day and later to have dinner. We booked dinner for 7 people but other friends joined us for drinks and the staff were wonderful friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. Location and views are great and the whole place is clean and well looked after. The food was very good and reasonable prices. We had lots of different dishes, all really tasty and even a sausage on a tray for our dog. Plenty of veggie and vegan Wish it was nearer to home as we would definitely be regulars. 1st class in every way. Thank you 🙏 Dietary restrictions: Vegan choicesread moreread lessJane Alexandra Eccles1/14/2025
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Everyone is welcome!
A warm welcome for all Dog owners from all of us here at The Boathouse Inn.
After your brisk walk around the beautiful and historic village of Saltire there’s nothing better than a drink and some food with your prized pooch and your family.
We welcome every member of your family both two and four legged on our front terrace and side garden as well as in our bar & dining are, also If you ask one of our team members, they’ll be more than happy to bring your beloved four-legged friend a fresh bowl of water too.
