My friend and i were in Bowness and were in desperate need of chinese takeaway. We found the China Boat by accident. We ordered Chips and curry, and after 5 minutes they were ready. They were beautiful. Since then we have been back 6 times. Living 30 minutes away, we often make a night of it. Go for some Chinese food and go to a couple of pubs afterwards. The prices are reasonable (for Bowness). We usually get the early bird special (small portions but what do you expect for under a tenner, 4 courses) but were starving so ordered the set meal for 2 (£32) this seems expensive but you actually get quite a lot. Prawn crackers, chicken and sweet corn soup, prawn toast, bbq spare ribs (yum), sweet and sour chicken, chicken and blackbean, special fried rice, salt and pepper chips and a desert. The women serving was pleasant and polite and although it was very busy managed to clear our tables almost as soon as we had finished. Honestly, love the food and the atmosphere although the Chinese background music is very annoying. At night when it is all lit up, it looks pretty. Highly recommend. read more