Situated in the attractive hamlet of Warden, a few miles west of Hexham, The Boatside Inn offers a friendly welcome at a traditional country pub in the heart of Northumberland. Ideal for those looking to tread along the Northumberland trails or delve into the history of Hadrian’s Wall.
Our Head Chef is dedicated to creating exceptional dishes made fresh to order, using only the finest ingredients, delivering enhanced flavours and quality.
A must-try is our signature dish: the succulent, slow-cooked braised beef short rib, paired with a rich Pancetta & Baby Onion Sauce.
Our menu is diverse and caters to all tastes, including a wide range of dietary needs. We’re proud to offer numerous gluten-free options, as well as tasty vegetarian and vegan dishes to satisfy every palate.
Don't miss out on our renowned Sunday lunch – it's a local favourite, and we highly recommend booking in advance to secure your spot. Save room for dessert though!
Dining areas
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Beer Garden, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Bar
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Lunch
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
Dinner
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–7:45 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:15 pm
We can plan a menu to suit your unique requirements, whether that be a buffet style or 4 course dining experience.
Private party facilities
Celebrate your special occasion - wedding reception, birthday party, work party or gathering of friends and family.Book our private dining room for up to 26 people.
Served on White or Brown Bread with Crisps, Slaw & Dressed Salad (gfa)
Cheddar Cheese & Tomato£7.00
Portobello Mushroom & Gruyere£9.50
Honey Roast Ham & Cheddar Cheese£9.50
Tuna Mayonnaise & Cheddar Cheese£8.00
What 15 people are saying
The Boatside Inn 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
4.4Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value
Noise • Energetic
Diners' Choice Awards
Newcastle and Northumberland
Great for brunch
Newcastle and Northumberland
Child-friendly
Newcastle and Northumberland
Good for groups
Newcastle and Northumberland
Great for outdoor dining
Newcastle and Northumberland
Great for scenic views
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boatside Inn offers a "welcoming and friendly" atmosphere with "excellent food and service." Guests appreciate the "lovely meal" options, notably accommodating for those with dietary restrictions. The staff is consistently described as "friendly and helpful," contributing to a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience in a "great location."
15 Reviews
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Joanne
Newcastle1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Staff very friendly and accommodating , first time visiting, we’ll certainly be back
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Pauline
Newcastle1 review
4.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 4
Lovely meal. I am coeliac and was able to eat almost everything on the menu. Perfect.
Staff very friendly and helpful.
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Lucy
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food was delicious, staff were super friendly and it was excellent value.
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AmandaP VIP
London7 reviews
2.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 1
Ambience 2
Service was very slow. Wrong drink bought to the table and only one bitter available. Food was very average and slow in coming out. Shame as a lovely setting but won’t be returning
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Anne
Newcastle1 review
3.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 3
Ambience 2
On arrival the table didn't look very clean but as it was set I didn't speak out. The water glasses all had water marks on them as did the wine glasses when they were brought to the table.
The service was slow. A server said they would bring menus and then returned to take order before menus had been given to us.
The meals were ok. Most of our party had beef which all said was fatty. The meals went cold quickly as the plates seemed cold.
The servers did seem young and inexperienced which could be a reason. They were all very polite.
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Keith
Newcastle1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great location, smart, clean and welcoming.
Quality traditional fare served by polite and helpful staff.
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Olha
Newcastle1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food and perfect service, we really enjoyed our visit
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Peter
Newcastle1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent food and service in a welcoming and friendly place.
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Andrew
Newcastle3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 3
Ambience 4
A very nice meal and good value. Vegetables very well cooked and Pan Haggerty wonderful.
Good beer, nice friendly staff so a very nice lunchtime all round.
It was busy and staff were having to work very hard so occasionally service took a little time but all good.
This was Hexham Restaurant week - look forward to it coming round again
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Lilian
Newcastle1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food excellent. Staff friendly and helpful. Relaxed atmosphere and comfortable.
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FAQs
The Boatside Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01434 602233.
The Boatside Inn is rated 4.3 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
We can plan a menu to suit your unique requirements, whether that be a buffet style or 4 course dining experience.
Private party facilities
Celebrate your special occasion - wedding reception, birthday party, work party or gathering of friends and family.Book our private dining room for up to 26 people.
