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The Old Boathouse, Manchester, ENG

The Old Boathouse

4.4
4.4
395 Reviews
£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 395 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

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for brunch

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Boathouse offers "fantastic food and brilliant atmosphere," with a wide selection including gluten-free options. Home-cooked meals at reasonable prices, alongside friendly and accommodating staff, make it a delightful spot for all ages. Guests appreciate "excellent food and service" and the option for outdoor or indoor seating.

395 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and great food, will be back again next month.

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  2. Delia

    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 4 days ago
    Thank you so much Delia, we love reading these 5 star reviews! Mark

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  3. Geoffrey

    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 4 days ago
    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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  4. Debbie

    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 4 days ago
    Thank you Debbie for such a great review! Mark

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  5. Mark

    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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  6. Rebecca

    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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  7. 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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  8. Debra

    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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  9. IRENE

    Manchester1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Because we couldn't get together for a meal before Christmas we opted to try The Old Boat House in January. Booking a table was easy and we were even given crackers as we said about our Christmas meal. We all enjoyed our meals and the service was quick, helpful and friendly. We will certainly go again

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  10. Karen

    Lancashire2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The meal was good although the portion of chips on one plate was fairly small and the potato on the lamb shepherds pie did not cover the meat. The staff were distracted by taking down Christmas decorations and were probably less attentive than usual. However, they were cheerful and polite. The place is very nice and clean and the food tasted good . Satisfactory value for money .
    The Old BoathouseResponded on January 23, 2025
    Thank you for the review, apologises your visit wasn't a 5 star that we aim for and we will look at all the issues you raised.Thank you Mark and Paul

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The Old Boathouse is rated 4.4 stars by 395 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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