The Boathouse

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"Overlooking the wide golden sands of Instow- and boasting uninterrupted views over to the picture postcard village of Appledore and out onto the Atlantic, The Boathouse is a beach bar and restaurant that's guaranteed to delight.Situated on the estuary at the confluence of the Taw and Torridge rivers, we're a melting pot of great British food and drink from across North Devon. And, as you'd expect from a such a coastal venue, we've also got a menu that is swimming with a fine selection of fabulous seafood.Get your friends and family together and set sail for The Boathouse. With a range of great spaces both in the pub and on our amazing sun-drenched ‘Top Deck' available, we'll help you navigate your way to the best in the west."

Address: Marine Parade Instow, Bideford EX39 4JJ, DEV, GB

Phone: 01271 861292

State: DEV

City: Bideford

Zip Code: EX39 4JJ

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We were luck enough to get a table for four without booking. The staff were exceptionally helpful and general customer service was outstanding. We ordered scallops starter, linguinie main x2, cauliflower main, ham and eggs main, all food was cooked to perfection and well presented. To drink we had a highball cocktail and a few shandies. Nice views of the sea from the window tables. Lovely bathrooms on site my niece liked the sardine and lobster wall paper. Parking outside was limited. We took a walk along the beach after dinner as it was low tide. Would 100% return and recommend.

Had a beautiful lunch in this lovely restaurant on the estuary.  The service was exemplary and our server Amy was a pleasure to speak to.  The food was well portioned, fresh and tasty. Thoroughly recommend the seafood platter to share.  Great atmosphere and can’t wait to go back when we’re next in Devon.

I wanted to book an outside space on the deck, but was too late. So I tried to book inside too. The website was a little confusing trying to make the booking, it didn't ever say 'not available'. Availability seemed to stop at 2.30pm. So I emailed them asking if they had any space, they did not respond. I phoned many times and nobody answered. We were in Instow for the day, so I popped inside, and asked about making a reservation. They confirmed the deck was full, but gave us a space inside later on that day. I was happy - as perseverance pays off! The food was very good overall. A nice chowder and a deliciously crispy fishcake maybe a little under-seasoned?. The generously sized Caesar salad with a side of prawns, made a great main. The prawns were zingy and succulent. The crab and prawn pasta was only adequate. It looked good, had a good amount of seafood and a decent flavour but the sauce was too watery and having been more concentrated could have been superb. The location is excellent as we thoroughly enjoyed watching the sun go down over the beach.

Have always enjoyed everything about this place over the years, and coming back this time was no different  We’d enjoyed a Memorial and Celebration for my Mum the day before, with lunch at The Boathouse, and had a lovely meal 20 people, with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service  This visit was a sunny day, and we were meeting family for a dog walk after lunch, so Instow seemed the perfect choice. Sarah was in again, and greeted us warmly, asking how the Memorial had been  We were seated quickly, ordered drinks promptly, as well as a shared Starter and a couple of sausages for our dog  The food was incredible, as I’ve always found it to be. We shared a Dessert also  A welcoming, warm, comfortable establishment, with great views, fresh, well-crafted menu items, good quality drinks, and friendly service  2 adults and a dog - Thursday lunchtime - no reservation - beginning March 2023

Fantastic location and dog friendly. Having a balcony seating area right on the beach front  means the boathouse is ideal for grabbing a drink or something to eat after a day on the beach. The service was fine and the food was as you would expect for the area.

Awesome beachfront restaurant, with superb views! Hard to beat those tables on the rooftop patio. We sat and enjoyed a beer and dinner in the glorious sunshine!  Also dog friendly

Beautifully prepared food in a fabulous setting. Would highly recommend. Dog and child friendly, a little pricey but worth every penny.

Excellent restaurant in Instow. Sea bass fillet with garlic gremolata and prawn and crab linguini our mains, both really delicious. Garlic and rosemary focaccia + smoked haddock fishcake for starters, really tasty, looking forward to coming back at the earliest opportunity!

Had a lovely lunch there. It is dog friendly they even had some treats! - We sat inside near the bar. The view overlooking the beach is beautiful from the upstairs terrace.  Photo: Seafood Linguine.

Thank you to all of the staff who made my partners 30th Birthday a very special memory for us both. Would like to mention both Rosie and Derek who were both amazing and attentive without being overbearing, a difficult trait to master in this industry. Really could not recommend more. Thank you again. Chris and Niki

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