Bistro at The Boathouse

We celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary and couldn’t have picked a better place for the experience that we wanted: fantastic food, lovely views of the river enjoying the weather and superb staff and service. They even surprised us with a celebratory dessert. The staff also went out of their way to accommodate us outside. We had a few staff members rotate through our meal and every single one was attentive and personable. Thank you for a wonderful memory!

We came here for a birthday lunch by the river and were pleasantly surprised! The setting was beautiful with lovely views, perfect for a relaxed afternoon. The food really impressed us—especially the poke bowls, which were fresh and flavorful. Service was a little slow at times, but the staff were friendly and we appreciated the cute little birthday dessert they brought out to share. All in all, a lovely spot for a special occasion.

Boooooom! Service, food, location… 5 star all the way! Immediately after a lovely morning cruise, and the brain calories burnt along the way in speed using a knots system, then immediately off the boat and straight into this fabulous riverside restaurant that enables dine al fresco with a shade, to avoid getting burnt! The food was absolutely amazing and service was exceptionally warming and welcoming at the same time!

A very nice place with lovely staff, we enjoyed the delicious food and cold drinks, we just couldn't finish the BBQ plate for two, and 2 plates of fish and chips, the fish and chips plate was to the expensive side and not the best I ever eaten

We visited the Bistro at The Boathouse as a group of 7. We had called and pre-booked before hand for 13:30. We arrived at 13:30 and our table was given to another group so we had to wait a little longer to sit down. The restaurant is small but had a good atmosphere and was nicely decorated. There is only 1 toilet for male, 1 for female so there was sometimes a queue. Some of our group ordered from the main menu with others having the roast dinner as it was a Sunday. The started options were limited so we had bread which was nice. We had wine and soft drinks. The service was prompt and staff were friendly. The food itself was delicious, a really tasty roast beef. We ordered extra vegetables but didn't need to as the roast came with plenty. The veggie option was lovely too. We were too full for dessert as the portions are very generous which is great. Totally worth the higher prices than some surrounding restaurants. We chose to sit indoors as the wasps this summer are crazy and we wanted to avoid them, however there was a few wasps that had flown indoors. Nothing the restaurant can do I suppose but it just was a little annoying during the meal and put a few group members on edge.

A lovely place next to the river Thames. The staff are brilliant, which I always think makes a place. Thank you! Food is good, sometimes a little confused. My schnitzel was very thick for a schnitzel, but very tasty. Our party did find the aubergine chilli a little hot, but tasty. Small things. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Years ago, we used to visit the Boathouse quite often. We'll always remember a fantastic New Year's Eve meal and party there. But when Shaun concluded that the fine dining business model wasn't working and moved to a bistro menu we stopped going. After a few years of not bothering to consider it as where we might eat in Henley, I checked their menu and found more than just gourmet burgers and decided to give it a go. Our Tartiflettes were excellent- Shaun is a first class chef. The place was busy, but the service was still attentive and efficient. We had their craft cider with the Tartiflette which worked well, though we didn't need the three thick pieces of bread. I think we'll be back.

Visited this restaurant yesterday for the first time for a Sunday afternoon roast - for myself, my OH and a friend. I could not fault this restaurant for anything! All of the wait staff were friendly, welcoming, polite and extremely accommodating. The food was exceptional - fresh, delicous and flavourful. Portion sizes are value for money. We also enjoyed an absolutely delectable dessert with after dinner drinks. We were not disappointed and don't think we could be dining here. I very rarely leave reviews for places but I felt this place is such a gem, a rarity nowadays that I simply had to. If you have yet to visit The Bistro at The Boathouse, you are missing out! Book yourself a table, you won't be disappointed.