A proper pub with a fantastic atmosphere. Historic building with loads of character. Good range at…read morethe bar, friendly staff and excellent food.

This is a top notch little boozer! I say little but with the restaurant and in the summer, the…read morebeer garden, this 14th century welsh long house is surprisingly big. The lounge has a lovely calm feel about it and the bar is proper cozy. Winter is the best time to visit when the log fires are burning. A good range of beer, wines and spirit and bar snacks. The food is really good. The menu and daily specials board has a good choice and at the time of writing, the current chef puts a lot of effort into turning out quality food with a touch of flair. The staff are all very friendly and professional. All in, this is a good place.

Best food and service hands down in the area. Always treated like family. Warm, clean, and…read morecharming. Lots of locals and dogs in the pub. Food is smart and fresh! Love this place!!!!

From the owner: Local pub, restaurant and hotel with a great selection of beers, ciders and wines. Fresh, locally…read moresourced food and luxury bedrooms.

Food was amazing! Service spot on and ambiance akin to an English Pub. Definitely recommend eating…read morehere.

Costumer service is very good Food is delicious…read more Restaurant is so lovely Nice place to go chill and have lunch/dinner.

The Boat is afloat !!…read more Nestled right up alongside the River Dee and recently reopened, the Boat has lost none of its charm or ambiance. I like the fact that they support the community around the area by buying their Beer and Produce locally whenever possible. Records date an Alehouse here right back to the 13th century and the interior decor reflects how the building has grown through the centuries.Lots of Oak beams and stone floors add buckets of character. You can choose one of the quiet corners for privacy or park up in one of the larger open areas and banter away or, weather permitting, take a table outside. Called in for lunch the other day and the menu, although not extensive, has everything for feeding all tastes from a wake-up morning coffee (open at 11am) to a refreshing pint of ale and home baked pie, or spend an easy evening with a fondue and some warm torn bread washed down with a pint of locally brewed traditional free house Cask Ale. They also have an excellent choice of Wines should you fancy a change. Once you have had your fill then ease down that food and drink by taking a riverside country walk!! The scenery is stunning. The great thing about 'The Boat' is that is a place for all seasons. When the weather is warm you can sit alongside the river and watch folk fishing for Trout, Salmon and Eel and may even catch a glimpse of the Otters who live on the opposite bank. When colder weather arrives you walk through the door to be welcomed by open log fires, and feel like you are home. Turning up here on a snowy Winters afternoon is a Dickensian delight. Word of warning - double check your directions before you set out as the Boat Inn is off the beaten track at the end of a long winding lane. ..... Maybe it should be called The One Way Inn ?

What a secret little haven The Boat Inn is! It's only about 10 minutes from our house, but we…read moreliterally stumbled across it on one of our daily jaunts around the countryside. And what a lucky day for us! Charming snug of a place, the open fires, low ceilings and original beams transport you back to a simpler time. The staff is wonderfully warm and welcoming, with excellent food to back it up. A combination of traditional pub food and higher-end "gastro-pub" fare, you really can't go wrong here. And the portions are impressive-- beware if you're ordering a starter and main. You may not have room for their excellent desserts! Ample seating inside and out-- can't wait for warmer weather to sit outside at the picnic tables alongside the River Dee. The best inside seating is in the original building as opposed to the more modern conservatory (though it depends on your taste). Bookings are not necessary, but if you want a seat by the fire, definitely call ahead!

Outstanding pub food and great beers. They have their own Hop Kettle micro brewery and these are…read moreall very good. Food is certainly not cheap, but you will not be disappointed. We had the burger (amazing flavour and triple cooked chips to die for), Ham, eggs and chips, and bubble and squeak and a BLT, all were stunningly good. Lovely atmosphere and traditional decor.

Excellent beer and the fish and chips did not dissapoint. Nice atmosphere and excellent service…read more Highly recommend.

Pleasant gastro-pub in village to south of Leicester, with good sized car park for those coming…read morefrom a distance. Menu is a mix of the familiar and the inventive, and the food turns out to be well prepared and well presented. Service is very friendly, and pricing reasonable. This establishment is a sibling to The Boot Room in Leicester (q.v.)

Loved loved loved this little place! We were there recently visiting local friends and had the most…read moreamazing lunch of delicious beef with yorkshire pudding and a very interesting licorice dessert that was unique and flavorful. Superb wines. The owners are wonderful people and were super accommodating and friendly. This was one of the most memorable aspects of our trip to the English countryside (we're from the U.S.) Thanks for the wonderful memory!

A lovely, charming pub with a big yard with tents and picnic tables. Family and dog friendly. Had a…read morefantastic Sunday roast (make reservation) with tender sirloin beef and all the accompaniments. Absolutely delicious. Onion rings excellent too. Lots of other menus items and a cream tea available. Full bar. Server Alex very efficient and personable. A most pleasant experience and reasonably priced.

I am visiting from America. My goal for this trip was to enjoy the Cotswolds in the superior food…read more There's a lot of competition in the area and this is a top contender. The owners of the inn are also cattle farmers of the Irish Dexter. They are grass fed only for three years and dry aged 30-50'days. The result? Fabulous marveled beef that melted in my mouth. The.hard work and has paid off.

Food was absolutely fabulous. Desserts were spectacular. Highly recommend this restaurant!!read more

Best roast dinner in the cotswolds. Loved finding this cosy pub on our visit to the cotswold. the…read moredrinks, food and team were outstanding

If you are in the area, this is a must stop. It has fantastic views of the river. The food was…read morespectacular. Half of my group got vegetarian dishes and half did not. I personally ordered the wild boar pie and it was amazing!

Amazingly fast service, friendly staff. Good food. Had the Sunday roast. Yum! Amazing view of the…read moreRiver Dee

Haven't been here in a while but definitely a family favourite. I recommend making a reservation if…read moreyou're going during the weekend. Can't wait to go back next time I visit home!

I must apologise immediately for posting this review as its not in London, but 84.1 miles near…read moreLondon, but after visiting this establishment I felt that I should share this with you. I found this little gem on a recent trip to Marlborough and just happened to stumble across it. the Silks on the Downs (formerly known as the Wheatsheaf) is located in the very small village of Ogbourne St Andrew, it is one of those blink and you will miss it villages, located on the A346, which is a very busy road, however once inside the general ambience and polite and cheerful outlook of the staff and proprietors soon erases any misgivings. The building has been tastefully renovated to transform it from a pub to the now gastropub, with the dining area being laid out allowing you to dine privately without being in close proximity to other diners. They pride themselves of sourcing all there main ingredients from in and around the area. They go as far as naming the local butcher, fishmonger and gamekeeper. Our meal commenced with Soup of the day, which was displayed as a being a tomato soup blended with spices, which sounded quite tasty, but we were informed that they were just in the process of replacing it with fresh cream of mushroom soup, as they had sold out of tomato soup. Reading that as a good sign and not wanting a heavy first course, I went for the mushroom soup, even though I'm not keen on mushrooms in there raw state, that aside I found it to be just perfect, I even surprised my wife by consuming it all. For the main course I opted for the Venison Goulash slowly braised in 6x Beer, (which I was reliably informed was shot locally), a selection of root Vegetables and herb Dumplings. The meat was braised to perfection, leaving it just gently resting in the juices, the taste being succulent without being overpowering and leaving your taste buds knowing that you have eaten a very well prepared cut of venison. We declined the dessert menu, being that our hunger had been suitably satiated, but they did look very tempting. So if your ever travelling this way, you might find this place to be a pleasant detour from your journey. www.silksonthedowns.co.uk