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 (400)

£25 and under

Pub

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

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2 people

Jul 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 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

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What 400 people are saying

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

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Old Boathouse offers a charming canal-side dining experience with "fantastic food and brilliant atmosphere." Guests praise the "friendly staff" and "tasty food at a good price," highlighting the diverse menu and gluten-free options. The restaurant is ideal for all ages, featuring comfortable seating and both indoor and outdoor options.

400 Reviews

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Lisa
Manchester/Greater Manchester9 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can’t believe this is our first time visiting The Old Boathouse when we live locally. We visited for Sunday dinner and the food was delicious. Service great and it’s a lovely pub. We will definitely be back.
The Old BoathouseResponded on July 9, 2025
Thank you Lisa for the 5 stars! We look forward to seeing you again. Mark
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Martin
London1 review
4.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice location by the canal. The young staff were very attentive. Food was great and the wait time was reasonably short. The set menu is good value and also includes 20% off a bottle of wine.
The Old BoathouseResponded on July 9, 2025
Thank you Martin, hopefully next time we get the magic 5! Mark
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Carl
Cheshire1 review
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great place with a wide selection of food to choose from. The bar staff are very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back soon
The Old BoathouseResponded on July 6, 2025
Hi Carl,thank you so much for the great review, we look forward to seeing you again.Mark
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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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The Old Boathouse is rated 4.3 stars by 400 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 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

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