The Old Boathouse

Name: The Old Boathouse
Address: Higher Green Lane Astley, Manchester, ENG, United Kingdom, M29 7JB
Telephone: 01942 364476
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (397)

£25 and under

Pub

Higher Green Lane, Astley, Manchester, ENG M29 7JB

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of the Astley village. Here at The Old Boat House, we are the perfect canalside retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
01942 364476
Website
https://www.oldboathouseastley.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Higher Green Lane, Astley, Manchester, ENG M29 7JB
Neighborhood
Wigan
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

What 397 people are saying

The Old Boathouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Old Boathouse offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with "fantastic food" and "brilliant staff." Patrons appreciate the "amazing food and service with a smile," along with diverse menu options, including gluten-free choices. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. It's perfect for all ages, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

397 Reviews

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Shane
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
1.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Service was good but found the food very very disappointing very average & very expensive wont be returning
The Old BoathouseResponded on June 3, 2025
Hi Shane glad you found the service good .We do have lots of offers on during the week including 2 courses for £17 Monday - Thursday with 20 % off bottles of wine.We also have Pie Wednesday with offers on our amazing steak and chicken pies,plus Burger Thursday offers.We hope you visit us again. Mark and the Team.
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paul
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
4.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really good friendly efficient service from all staff.Would go back.Good atmosphere.
The Old BoathouseResponded on April 30, 2025
Thank you Paul,hopefully on your next visit we will get a 5!
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Stephen
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service and great food, will be back again next month.
The Old BoathouseResponded on April 30, 2025
Thank you so much for the great words mark
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Delia
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great choice of food including gluten free options. Nothing overly priced and all home cooked. Lovely that you can choose outdoor or indoor seating. Staff are all very friendly and accommodating too.
The Old BoathouseResponded on April 22, 2025
Thank you so much Delia, we love reading these 5 star reviews! Mark
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Geoffrey
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant, friendly staff, tasty food at a good price. Cask ales, too. Excellent for people of all ages
The Old BoathouseResponded on April 22, 2025
Thank you Geoffrey , we are very happy you like our cask ales, on a Monday and Tuesday we have 50 p off a pint!
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Debbie
Manchester/Greater Manchester4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
fantastic food and brilliant atmosphere with very friendly staff
The Old BoathouseResponded on April 22, 2025
Thank you Debbie for such a great review! Mark
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Mark
Manchester/Greater Manchester2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Boathouse is a lovely friendly place. Food amazing staff very polite, would strongly recommend
The Old BoathouseResponded on March 11, 2025
Thank you Mark for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and found our staff polite. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Best regards, The Old Boat House Team
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Rebecca
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service with a smile, staff were really helpful and polite. Definitely will return
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Anne
Lancashire4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have eaten from general menu several times but this time tried Sunday lunch. Really good and would not hesitate to have again.
The Old BoathouseResponded on February 14, 2025
Dear Anne, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our Sunday lunch and look forward to welcoming you back for more. Best wishes, The Old Boat House Team
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Debra
Manchester/Greater Manchester5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food, fabulous service and comfortable seats.
The Old BoathouseResponded on February 14, 2025
Dear Debra, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and seating. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Mark and the team
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The Old Boathouse is rated 4.3 stars by 397 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Higher Green Lane, Astley, Manchester, ENG M29 7JB

Additional information

Neighborhood
Wigan
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Website
https://www.oldboathouseastley.co.uk/
Phone number
01942 364476

The Old Boathouse

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