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Travellers' Choice2023
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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, Bar, European, British, International, Vegetarian Friendly
Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Groups, Bar Scene, Business meetings
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Bar, European, British, International
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

I visited the boathouse a few Tuesdays ago in the morning with one of my students. We have been learning about hospitality and dealing with different customer situations. The young lady who served us was very professional yet friendly and welcoming. After our drinks she...also answered some questions my student had about serving customers and this helped him with his course. Thank you so much for such a lovely experience, we’ll definitely be backMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

well looked after throughout.very large amounts served with sunday maincourse.music from overhead speakers was loud and throwing empty drink bottles into box was noisy

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Went for a Sunday breakfast with friends. The waitress was very attentive and friendly and the breakfast was excellent with all local good quality food. Highly recommend and we will be back

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Excellent meal! The pizzas are to die for. Amazing sandwiches too. Great choice of wines as well.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 28 October 2023 via mobile

Great place for eating out, roadside parking nearby as it’s not clear if you can use the adjoining car park for visiting the restaurant (the manager advised afterwards we could’ve). Great well presented food and venue. One small gripe, the background music was quite often...interrupted as it was being played via Bluetooth from a phone, so any notifications coming through muted the music slightly. However service and food both excellent and very much enjoyedMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 27 October 2023

Excellent restaurant, amazing food and staff , in a gorgeous harbour setting. The Smoked Haddock fishcake and fries, and the Raspberry and Toffee Ice cream Pavlova were exceptional.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 15 October 2023 via mobile

The restaurant was quite a disappointment. Saturday evening dinner with poor rushed food. While the first course of St Austell mussels was ok (hard to get wrong with such good ingredients) it lacked any sauce and the bread was dry and obviously had been cut...too early. The mains were served as the starter plates were removed and looked like they had been on the pass for 10 minutes. The sea bream was over cooked and the salad potatoes undercooked. Only the tempura scallops were well cooked. The fishcake was burned at the bottom and the fries (advertised as chips) were served with ketchup in a plastic bowl. The wine was dumped on the table unopened, with glasses straight out of the dishwasher and wet. The staff were inattentive and not really interested in the guests. We left and had our dessert in the pub across the road and felt 100% more welcome there than at this place. Not a good experience and we won’t be returning.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 6 October 2023 via mobile

We had an absolutely wonderful meal at this restaurant in Charlestown. The food was delicious. The service was relaxed and friendly. I can highly recommend the Boathouse Burger! Fantastic stuff!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 October 2023

We enjoyed a lovely lunch here in a relaxed setting. We both had mussels which were delicious. The staff were friendly.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 27 September 2023 via mobile

Great food, light and airy restaurant- recommend the Chicken Burger with Pineapple - delicious and different to a standard Chicken burger. Staff great and very reasonably priced

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 26 September 2023

Wonderful food,very friendly staff great atmosphere sea food platter to share was special,,thank you

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 13 September 2023 via mobile

We booked for a table of 2 on Monday evening. We were greeted warmly and told they’d been a little busier than expected so we had a drink by the bar while waiting for our table. Lovely atmosphere and staff polite, friendly and attentive despite...being busy. We appreciated being kept up the date and our expectations being managed regarding wait time. We both had pizzas. Mine was the best I’ve tasted in a very long time (if not the best I’ve had ever full stop!) good choice of drinks. Sad not to have stayed in the area long enough to return and try more of the menu. Thank you for a lovely evening.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 12 September 2023

A return visit, this time for our Anniversary & we weren’t disappointed. The starters, mains & deserts all wonderful! Beautiful flavours and fabulous presentation. The staff were helpful, polite & no complaints there at all. We were so pleased we’ve reserved to return in a...few days whilst here on holiday.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 31 August 2023 via mobile

We always visit here when we come to Cornwall. It is by far our favourite restaurant in Cornwall!! They offer very good Gluten Free for my partner. This time round we had pizzas (1 normal and one GF), it was one of the best pizzas...I have ever had!!! The drinks are also great and the staff are very friendly.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023 via mobile

Fabulous family birthday meal, really couldn't have wished for a nicer evening. Smallish venue but packs an impressive punch with its airy and stylish interior. Staff were helpful, engaging and attentive even though busy. Atmosphere was buzzy and happy without over loud music meaning it...was wonderful to chat. Then was the food!!! Great, interesting selection all freshly prepared and simply a joy to eat! It was my mum's birthday so we enjoyed a three course dinner, wine and giggles. As a cornish local Mum says she's heading back to try out brunch and cocktails!! Thank you for such a tremendous eveningMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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There was one there when we had a meal
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I pretty sure they are fine with dogs in the garden area but I dont think they allow them inside. But ive always found them friendly
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The Boathouse Charlestown is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5