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The Old Boathouse, Manchester, ENG

The Old Boathouse

4.3 (397)
£25 and under
Pub
Higher Green Lane, Astley, Manchester, ENG M29 7JB

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2 people
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
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Old Boathouse

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
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