The Boathouse Inn

The Boathouse Inn

📍 Victoria Rd, Saltaire, Shipley BD18 3LA, UK

About The Boathouse Inn

The Boathouse Inn is a highly-rated establishment nestled by the River Aire, within the historic Saltaire World Heritage Site. Enjoying a strong Google rating of 4.3/5 stars, it's known for its welcoming, cosy atmosphere and picturesque riverside setting, complete with ample outdoor seating perfect for warmer days.

Visitors can savour a very good selection of hot and cold meals, including popular Sunday lunches, all crafted with a focus on simple, quality ingredients. The dedicated team consistently provides excellent, friendly, and helpful customer service, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Vegetarian options are available to cater to diverse dietary needs.

Visiting Information

The Boathouse Inn is open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. It boasts comprehensive accessibility features, including wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, restroom, and seating. For payment convenience, the inn accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments.

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📍 Victoria Rd, Saltaire, Shipley BD18 3LA, UK

4.3

from 1,506 reviews

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Showing 5 of 1,506 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 7 February 2026.

Anonymous
4/5
3 months ago

Cosy atmosphere, excellent customer service. Honest and non-judgemental. Very happy to help in answering questions about the food. Very good selection of hot and cold meals on the menu. Important note to be made. Nothing on the menu is for a halal diet although there are vegetarian options. They do serve fish and chips fried in vegetable oil but, they use beer batter for the fish. Large selection of alcoholic drinks but soft drinks, teas and coffees available too. Toilets, male and female also a family one with baby changing facilities. Lovely views of the swans through the big windows, would be even better in the summer. The bar and restaurant is dog friendly as long as the owners keep the dogs on their leads and off the furniture. We enjoyed our visit. It was quiet and cosy to sit and enjoy the atmosphere.

Anonymous
3/5
3 months ago

Great location by the riverside, plenty of outside tables, I bet it's packed in summer Limited to 2 hours parking on the road but free, large bar area and bench seats available in back room, all have riverside views. There were only 2 staff on duty when we went in , the only table free had a lot of empty glasses and plates on, so had to clear it myself, the server behind the bar said she would try but they were rushed off their feet with the lunchtime rush The food was a bit expensive but we had a freshly baked baguette with beef and gravy, not proper roast beef, 1 slice prepacked, spinach and rocket with a garlic mayo, the skinny fries were amazing, served in a wooden tray, never had food served that way before. The butternut, sage and chilli risotto, was superb with Parmesan shavings, generous portion . Decent pint of Timothy Taylors Landlord bitter, good range of ales available, dog friendly always a bonus.

Anonymous
5/5
4 months ago

Lovely little weekend stopover and Sunday lunch in Saltaire Great simple food with good service from friendly helpful staff A good five stars from us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is what it says online... The Boathouse Inn is a pub in the historic Saltaire World Heritage Site, located by the River Aire near Salts Mill and Roberts Park. It features a modern, open-plan interior with a formal dining area, serving classic and contemporary dishes including vegetarian and vegan options, along with real ales and ciders. The pub is open daily, with food service from midday to early evening, and offers on-street parking on Victoria Road. Location and Setting Historic Location: The Boathouse Inn is situated in the picturesque, mid-19th century Saltaire village. River and Park Views: It sits on the south bank of the River Aire, offering scenic views and easy access to Roberts Park. Nearby Attractions: The pub is conveniently located close to Salts Mill, home to a significant collection of works by David Hockney, and the historic Salts Mill. Food and Drink Menu: The Boathouse Inn serves a range of classic and modern dishes, with new menus offering vegetarian and vegan options. Drinks: The pub stocks a selection of Timothy Taylor and other regional real ales, alongside various ciders. Specialties: Dishes like hoisin duck rolls and drinks such as the triple choc stout from Saltaire Brewery are featured. Amenities and Access Interior: The interior has a modern, open-plan design that includes a formal dining area. Parking: On-street parking is available on Victoria Road, though public car parks are not within 200 meters. Opening Hours: The pub is open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM (Monday–Thursday) and 11 AM to 8 PM (Friday–Sunday), with food served from 12 PM to 6 PM/7 PM.

Anonymous
5/5
7 months ago

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.

Anonymous
5/5
6 months ago

We called in for a drink yesterday with lots of seating inside and out . A good selection of beers and spirits. Bright open and welcoming. We stood outside to watch the geese and swans but there was plenty of seating for those that wanted it. Clean well maintained bathrooms . We didn't eat It looked like they could cater for functions too as a birthday party was just leaving when we arrived . Will definitely return.