Welcome to
The Boathouse
Away from the hustle & bustle of Chester City Centre, make your way to just outside the city walls and join us for a drink down by the river for the very best pub with bedrooms in Chester.
Stroll down to the idyllic River Dee and stop off at The Boathouse to rest your legs, recharge and grab a bite to eat. There’s plenty of choice on our menus, with a number of vegetarian and vegan options available. We also serve arguably the best Sunday roast in Chester. Come and join us this weekend and see what all the fuss is about.
Fancy a drink with your food? How about a line-up of award-winning cask ales, lagers and wines & spirits from around the world? For cask ale lovers, we serve JW Lees’ Bitter, Manchester Pale Ale and a number of seasonal beers throughout the year. We also pour both Manchester Craft Lager and Original Lager; the perfect accompaniment to a sunny afternoon sitting in our scenic floating beer garden.
As well as our award-winning line up of cask ales on the bar and delicious dishes from the menu, we provide comfortable and attractive accommodation if you’re looking for a relaxing place to stay.
TUCK IN BESIDE THE FIRE
Our home-cooked seasonal dishes are perfect for cosy gatherings with friends and family in Chester. Choose from delicious signature dishes like Roast salmon fillet, Slow braised lamb shank, Chicken Milanese and Venison & chestnut casserole. Also not forgetting timeless pub classics and hearty winter-warming pies, you can expect plenty of choice when looking through our menus. From MPA battered cod fillet to Luxury fish pie and Spiced three bean & red pepper hot pot there’s a dish for everyone.
Planning a midweek catch up with friends or colleagues? Dine from our Prix Fixe menu with two courses for only 17.45 or three for only 19.95. Served all day from 12 noon Monday to Friday.
CHRISTMAS IN CHESTER
Looking for a Christmas to remember? We’re the perfect pub to host your Christmas party in Chester with all your nearest and dearest. Join us for the festive season. We’ll have our real fires lit, JW Lees famous Plum Pudding pouring and hearty festive dishes being served.
Events & Offers
Prix Fixe
Join us in Chester for proper home-cooked food and great value during the week. Our Prix Fixe set menu is just the ticket for a working lunch, early dinner or a relaxed midweek bite. Tuck into two courses for only 17.45 pp or three for only 19.95 pp. Whether you’re catching up with friends, taking colleagues out for lunch or just fancy some home-cooked comfort food, we’ve got you covered.
Wine Wednesday
Enjoy two large glasses of any of our wines and receive the rest of the bottle on the house.
Sunday is a day of roast
Join us every Sunday and enjoy a delicious Sunday roast with unlimited gravy and Yorkshire puddings!
EXPLORE THE BOATHOUSE
Watch the world go by…
Wind down in our floating restaurant beside the scenic River Dee. Relax with a pint of MPA or a glass of wine or two as the sun goes down over the river.
STAY WITH US
If you’re looking for a place to stay in Chester, The Boathouse has everything that you could ever need. We have cosy bedrooms, all of which have been recently refurbished. Each room has been thoughtfully designed following our nautical theme, each with comfy beds, free Wi-Fi as well as free parking available for staying guests.
OUR BREWERY
If you’re interested in exploring more of our beers, check out the JW Lees website where you can find out about the full range. From classic cask ales like the iconic Manchester Pale Ale and JW Lees Bitter to our craft lagers – there’s something for everyone. We also have our seasonal cask ales and The Boilerhouse microbrewery where we experiment with innovative flavours. There’s a huge selection of JW Lees ales and lagers from over 190 years’ brewing experience.