The Old Boat House
Restaurant - Pub Food in Manchester
Higher Green Lane
Astley
Manchester
M29 7JB
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Opening hours
Monday to Saturday: 12pm - 11pm
Sunday: Closed
About
The Old Boat House
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.
Reviews
Fabulous food,service and a really friendly atmosphere.
Happened on this pub by chance as we don't live in the area. Since then we go every Wednesday evening for a meal. There are 4 of us and we have never yet had a bad meal. The portions are very generous and the food is excellent, especially the 'specials' which have included lamb cutlets and braised steak to name but a few. These come with proper vegetables not just your usual peas and taste like home made food. The staff are very friendly and give attention to detail. One Wednesday evening I asked for a glass of water with my meal. The next Wednesday when my meal arrived I was asked if I wanted a glass of water! That has never happened to me before in a pub restaurant. Roughly once a month I meet up for lunch with ex colleagues and we take it in turns to choose where to eat. Two of them are very fussy. Since introducing my friends to The Old Boat House it has become everyone's choice of venue. Good praise indeed. I can not believe the comments from Les Crabb. Either there is another Boat House in the area or the Ross's Arms is his real local. Don't let comments put you off, try it for yourself, you won't be sorry.
Barbara Skillander-Stokoe - 15/03/2012 | report this review
Valentines day lunch
Decided to go to the Boathouse on Valentines day last weekend (2009).The place was virtually empty which is never a good sign when you're going for a meal.I had steak and kidney pie which was awful.It looked like it had been kept warm in the oven for two or three days. Chips were cold and veg was tasteless.My friend had vegetable lasgne this was like a childs portion and also tasteless.It came with garlic bread, which was a small baguette sliced and toasted with a bit of garlic butter spread on.Salad that came with it looked like that had been left out overnightas well. I only went there as I used to go years ago with my children and I always had a good meal...But not anymore.. I'll avoid it like the plague in future. If you want a really good meal and great value go to the Ross's Arms you'll pass it if you're intending to go to the Boathouse.. Can't recommend Ross's enough.. Give the Boathouse a wide berth....
A User - 02/02/2009 | report this review
Tranquel
This is a Nice Pub / Restaurant. It is located off Lower Green Lane Towards Lower Green & Higher Green. The pub has a large car park, and is located at the side of the canal. The food in there was excellent and worth a visit.
A User - 09/09/2008 | report this review
The Old Boat House
Excellent canalside pub. Probably very nice in summer, but I only seem to in winter. Excellent local produce menu, (not (portion controlled). Good curry menu. Small portions for small appetites.Good ales particularly recommend Jennings Cumberland now spreading around since brewery takeover.Live music most weekends, which I cannot comment on as I have not been to one.
A User - 10/12/2007 | report this review
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