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£2 - £7
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Cafe, British
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 4 January 2024 via mobile

Hi. This cafe is in a great spot on the river.The food is really good,although a little expensive:If Lucas is there it’s seems to be much more efficient .Oh. And the coffee is pretty good.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 8 November 2023 via mobile

Lovely spot for meeting up with friends. We had drinks and sandwiches which were excellent. All brought to the outside table by friendly staff.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 October 2023

Lovely spot overlooking the river,but,on this ocasion very disappointed with the food.My husband had a bacon sandwich served on dry bread with over cooked bacon,and no garnish of any sort.I had welsh rarebit which was burnt on top.For the price they charge ,a total rip...off!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 8 September 2023 via mobile

We decided to stop for a drink but the menu persuaded us to eat . We had a Cappuccino and San Pelegrín which is what we originally wanted but on top of that we had Eggs Benedict and Baked Potato with Coronation Chicken. The food...was delicious but what made this place stand out was the welcome and the friendliness of the Assistant Manager- Lucas . He was funny , charming and made the experience very enjoyable. This was my first time out following quite a nasty operation and I am certainly glad we made the effort.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 July 2023

Great spot to sit and watch the towers from the veranda - inside seating area is also lovely - friendly staff great selection of cakes and lovely coffee - Welsh rarebit is fabulous

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 6 June 2023

Located above the rowing club, this is a rather dated cafe which serves pretty decent coffee and snacks, albeit we found the prices a bit steep. There's some outdoor sheltered seating and good views of the river. We had the feeling that if someone used...their imagination and invested a little money, they could turn this place into something quite special.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 2 May 2023

Very disappointed how this cafe is now staff not friendly food slow and a lot more expensive than the other cafe near by. Great location and lovely outside area. But staff behind the counter don’t smile or make you feel very welcome.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 27 April 2023

On the plus side a great location but the cafe is beginning to look a bit tired. On the negative side is the food. Recently I ordered scrambled eggs on toast with a side of mushrooms . I received one mushroom and on querying the...mushroom quantity I was told it had shrunk🤣. A week or so later I returned hoping they’d had an off day. This time I decided to order scrambled eggs with bacon snd was informed by the server that it was £2.50 a rasher!! Unless things change I don’t think I’ll be going back.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 18 March 2023 via mobile

Great spot and generally friendly service. Food and coffee fine. However, it does look a bit tired, my table was sticky, and it smells of fried food. With a lick of paint and a deep clean, this would great. Would be reluctant to return until...this is done.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 26 January 2023

Wonderful, friendly staff make this restaurant somewhere to visit again and again. I come most days as it's the halfway point in my morning walk. The manager is efficient, personable and friendly and has the perfect personality for a customer-facing role. She understands how to...make people feel welcome and valued. The food here is lovely: gorgeous eggs on sourdough toast and a delectable selection of cakes too if you're tempted. Come to Eight on the River - see Molesey Rowing Club rowers in action and dogs running and playing along the towpath. The terrace is lovely in good weather and gets a lot of sun, the balcony is a great vantage point too blankets and seat pads are available for colder weather, so no excuse to not be outdoors all year! One of my favourite places in Molesey. Thank you all so much!More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 16 November 2022

Had lunch here today. We’d visited a few times and had great food but today was awful. I had avocado on sourdough toast(£8). The pieces of bread were really small from the end of the loaf, the avocado was scraped across the bread like butter...it didn’t fully cover the slice with a puddle of oil on top. My husband had a cheese and tomato sarnie. Filling was a slice of plastic cheddar cheese which didn’t reach the edge of the bread and a few slices of tomato. He said it was tasteless and dry. So disappointing as the portions in the past have been massive. We both left hungry. The service was not as friendly or helpful as previously so maybe this place has had a change of management it’s definitely not a change for the better!More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 15 November 2022

The coffee and cakes were really tasty, we will definitely go back for more. From the balcony you get a lovely view over the river and can also watch the activity going on around the boathouse. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 27 October 2022 via mobile

As the @pole2polenordicwalking group We have been regular Wednesday morning visitors to the boathouse for many years.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 17 February 2022

I regularly visit Eight on the River, whether it be for a mid-morning flat white and an almond croissant (you really must try these), something more substantial ... such as beans on toast (with cheese) or for a truly terrific choccy bite! Polite staff, excellent...service in spacious cafe. Makes a great working environment for those enjoying the wfh perks. Sometimes we're treated to some killer tunes creating a great ambience. There's plenty of seating outside and blankets are also provided. Pet friendly for those with canine pals. WoofMore

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 12 February 2022 via mobile

We came here during the week and had a coffee which was really nice. Unfortunately, today (Saturday) it was jam packed. The table was dirty and there was a huge queue to order. We asked for plain avocados on sourdough with poached eggs and coffees-around...£22. We waited about 20 minutes then the food turned up-the coffee took about another 5 mins after that. The avocado wasn’t plain. It had mint and chilli (?) in. There was a huge pile of it on sourdough but it had soaked in to the bread and the taste was really unpleasant. The poached eggs were stone cold and full of egg snot. The pepper on the table didn’t have the lid screwed on and the lid came off as I used it ALL over my food! It’s put me off poached eggs and avocado for life. We tried to attract their attention but couldn’t so left and we won’t return. We couldn’t face queuing up again to speak to the staff and couldn’t get through the space to get to the front. They don’t seem to be able to cope with big numbers.More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Right outside there is space made for bikes to park and a rail to to chain then to. It's quite safe.
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EIGHT ON THE RIVER AT MOLESEY BOAT CLUB, East Molesey - Updated 2024 Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor

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Eight on the River at Molesey Boat Club is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5