Boathouse in Wandsworth

Really helpful found us a table for 6 good service very polite 👍

Excellent food and beer served by friendly staff with great views over the river.

Lovely place for a pint. Good views.

Thank you for asking how my visit to The Boathouse was... Honestly...? Probably my worst visit of eating-out this year. Our table was booked for 1.15pm and although the restaurant upstairs was not at all busy, which was a little strange as unsurprisingly for the weekend before Christmas, Putney High Street was heaving - it did take a while to be seated. We ordered our first round of drinks, plus some tap water and our Sunday lunches (a special event for my daughter's birthday) - two of the lunches were the 28day matured beef option. When the water arrived, we had to ask for clean glasses as the ones served were disgraceful. Then, when the meals arrived, they weren't overly warm, especially the Yorkshires but the presentation was so lacking. Worst of all the beef, which should've been wonderfully 'melt in the mouth' was impossible to cut, and once that had been accomplished, was actually inedible; chewy, sinewy, thoroughly disappointing. However, having ordered our four meals, because they didn't appear terribly quickly (not really a problem as they were being freshly prepared - weren't they) we ordered a second round of drinks. We waited for them to arrive and asked again where they were. After another wait, we repeated our request for our second round of drinks - and eventually they arrived a just shy of 30minutes after they were first ordered. By this time, we were losing heart that this might be a special lunch and just accepted that it might be better to finish-up and go. My daughter went to use the ladies toilet only to find there was no toilet paper in any of the cubicles - and had to come and ask her mother for some tissues. I hope now you understand quite why this was one of the worst experiences of lunchtime dining I've encountered in recent times. My daughter lives in Putney so we visit her often, however we won't be visiting The Boathouse again.

Booked a birthday lunch for our daughter based on the reviews on The Boathouse own website. Our Sunday lunch was extremely disappointing, the roast beef was chewy and inedible, roast potatoes overcooked. We ordered our meal and drinks and had to request a further two times for our drinks, the restaurant was not busy yet the service was tardy and slow. Very disappointing for what should have been a lovely birthday treat.

Very impressed with the staff, service and quality of food. The location is very scenic by the river side and a must visit for all.

Had such a wonderful experience at the boathouse in Putney. I booked the top floor for my daughter’s christening and the views are incredible. The set up was fantastic and the staff were so helpful and so attentive. It really made the whole process seamless. I would highly recommend as a event space.

Good night out, food lovely great surroundings

Fabulous Sunday lunch - great atmosphere, food delicious and friendly staff. Special thanks to Rebecca for making us feel so welcome before the match - even provided take-away glasses so we didn't leave any beer!

Great location, friendly staff, food faux pas quickly corrected and bill adjusted accordingly.

The place is wonderful, but our experience felt unlucky. We made an automated reservation, and unfortunately, they seated us at a table tucked away from view. After ordering drinks, a staff member informed us that due to a private party upstairs, the kitchen would be closing soon, so we needed to choose our meals immediately. If the kitchen capacity is so limited, wouldn’t it be better to close the pub entirely during such events? The camembert was served inside the bread and was nearly hard, which was disappointing. While there was a very kind lady at the bar who made an effort, the overall experience didn’t feel justified. Is it really so challenging to manage a private party upstairs while serving basic dishes like a hamburger with melted camembert downstairs?"

Good quality food, well cooked. Great beer and service. Replaced my pint of Young’s special with a pint of Young’s original when I suspected it may be off.

Lovely staff and great choice of non-alcoholic drinks . Especially enjoyed the baked camembert!! Will definitely be returning☺️

Had a great time here for dinner the other day, service was great, welcomed with a smile by Matisse. Will definitely be back

The service was great; food delicious and we had the best time with friends and family. we'll be back for sure, thanks to Matisse.

Never been to this pub before and decided to pop in for a couple of drinks seeing as we were passing by! Me and my partner were pleasantly surprised and had a great experience! The staff were great and a special mention to Matisse who served us that evening and was super lovely! Highly recommend this pub, will be back, great vibe, great location!

Can’t believe what an amazing night we had. The food was great and the service by Matisse was fantastic! She took care of us and made us feel super special. Thank you 🙏🏼 definitely be going there more often.

I went to the boat house for a drink and some food after work recently and I had a really lovely evening . This pub feels really cosy and the staff are so friendly. Particularly a lovely young lady named Matisse. She was so welcoming . Il definatly be returning Lovely pub along the river !

Had a good time on Saturday at the boat house before a date, Joe was a good person to talk to and also gave me a few ice breakers which worked!!!! Thanks mate

Good food. Excellent service. Great atmosphere this time. We spent ages chatting and enjoying ourselves.

I love this venue. So perfectly located on the riverside. Big and spacious. Lots of natural light! Also, I just want to say a massive thank you to the team. Honestly, Joe was so great, super polite, helpful & friendly. Couldn’t have asked for better customer service from him! We run regular events at this venue and we are so happy with this partnership!

Matisse was amazing! If anyone ever visits, ask her for one of her brilliant cocktails which she always makes with a smile! Will be back soon.

Had a great time here, good prices and great food, Matisse helped us with our order, she was very helpful so thank you Matisse, will have to visit again!

Really lovely atmosphere, I had a great time here. Amazing food and service, I was helped by a lovely young girl, Matisse, who was great with showing me the menu and what was best to order, I’ll definitely by visiting again! Thank you Matisse

Love this place, great for both a quick drink or a celebration. Fun atmosphere and always had great service, Matisse is so lovely.

Had a great time here and food was good! Matisse was our server and her smile didn’t miss a beat despite our large, complex order with picky guests. Thank you so much!!

The service was great. Matisse made sure my experience was really good & that i was well looked after

Absolutely fantastic experience! Matisse made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Had an amazing Sunday lunch here a few weeks ago- fantastic service from Matisse really welcoming and attentive. 10/10 would recommend

Came in for my birthday a couple days ago - had a fantastic time. Atmosphere was really nice, food was fantastic and the service was amazing - big up to Matisse

Great food (best fish and chips I've had in years), welcoming atmosphere, and amazing service, specifically from the bearded manager, Jacob - I will be returning!

El día brillante terminó en este lugar. Jacob (creo que es su nombre, tipo alto con barba grande) era increíble y muy conocedor del lugar y la zona. ¡Estamos planeando volver para las bebidas de Navidad!

Visited early afternoon when we were the only eating customers. Hence slightly disappointing atmosphere. Service was a little distracted by drinking customers. However the chef seemed attentive and produced an excellent late lunch for us.

Splendid pub in a great location happily the early autumn weather meant we could take in the view. Staff were greatJacob was very helpful and polite

I recently enjoyed a delightful pub lunch at The Boathouse in Putney. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, complemented by a lovely view of the river. I started with the pork sausage roll, which were perfectly crunchy and seasoned. I also tried the fish and chips, deliciously crispy and bursting with flavor. Our server, Jacob, was not only attentive and friendly but also tall, with a striking beard that added to his charm. His recommendations made our meal even more enjoyable. Overall, The Boathouse is a fantastic spot for a casual lunch, offering great snacks and a pleasant setting. I can’t wait to return!

Lovely venue overlooking Putney Brige and The Thames.

Absolutely delighted with my pub lunch experience! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was welcoming and cozy, the kind of spot that feels like a home away from home. Jacob, our server, was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. The food was spot-on! I went with the classic fish and chips, and it was crispy perfection, served with a side of chunky, golden fries, mushy peas and some delicious curry sauce. The zesty tartar sauce was genuinely the best I’ve ever had. You could tell everything was freshly made with quality ingredients. All in all, this was exactly the kind of pub lunch you hope for but rarely get. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a warm, friendly atmosphere and truly delicious food!

A huge thank you to Jacob who made the whole process fantastic, amazing service from bar to table. He help create a warm friendly atmosphere which made our group feel so welcome. Thanks again Jacob for all that you did for us today to make our visit memorable. We will be back 😊🍻

Great meal, made even better by Jacob who is an asset to the establishment. Lovely setting. Good venue and pleasing drinks options. Special setting right on the river.

I recently visited The Boathouse, and it was an all-around fantastic experience! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the food was excellent, and they had a great selection of drinks. But the real highlight of the night was the exceptional service from Jacob. From the moment we arrived, Jacob made sure we felt welcome and looked after. He was incredibly attentive, always making sure our glasses were topped up and our needs were met without us ever having to ask. Jacob knew the menu inside and out and even recommended a couple of dishes that ended up being our favorites. It's rare to find someone so genuinely dedicated to providing top-notch service, and Jacob truly went above and beyond to make our evening memorable. If you're visiting The Boathouse, make sure to ask for Jacob—you won't be disappointed! Highly recommend this place and looking forward to coming back soon.

Went for dinner and drinks with some old friends last week and was pleasantly surprised. The manager on shift Jacob was extremely helpful with everything. He readily tended to our allergies and his food and drink recommendations helped us feel at ease and well looked after. Would return just off the strength of this young man’s service!

I came to the boathouse for Sunday lunch with my family and the big beared manager named Jacob was very friendly and attentive to our table. We could even bring our dog! The roast was terrific and the drinks were crisp good day at the pub

Very nice pub Youngs staff very friendly very professional had a nice long chat with a two managers on duty bar clean and tidy very well presented please pay it a visit

Steve has been excellent, very friendly and professional . Food was lovely, would recommend to anyone

Came for a few drinks with friends. Harry and the team delivered some excellent service! Great range of beers on tap. Will definitely be visiting again!

What a place! Great little find by the riverside; sunk a few pints before my big game. Props to Harry and the team for some great service!

Lovely beers, fish and chips was out of this world. A real 3 pointer! Big thanks to Harry for the excellent espresso martinis

Had a lovely time at the boathouse this weekend, got served by Harry who's a happy chap and a good chat. I hope he won his first volleyball match, go buccaneers!!!!!

Came for a Sunday roast and stayed for the riverside view! A great place to catch up with friends. The service from Harry was amazing! Definitely coming back

I went to this lovely pub on Friday and the coziness was unbelievable, the service that was given to me by Joel(I think that is what he told me😅) was outstanding everything was just amazing he made sure that me and my finance were all good on drinks and food, just a lovely chap in all. Will for sure be coming back soon

Such a great place to go for food , the Scot eggs and Sunday roast is proper banging and the service from Harry was very welcoming and has huge amount of info of the food to help us decide…. will be returning ..

The boathouse is the perfect venue for private functions! I had my birthday celebration there a few weeks ago. Staff was excellent and the food was amazing. I can in for a drink last night and it was a great vibe! Thank you to all the staff

Great place for a pub. Lovely atmosphere and amazing food. Staff lovely too. Especially Harry. Thank you 🙏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The strawberry blonde haired guy behind the bar - 5 stars to him - Theodora I think is the name?

One of my favourite pubs in SW London. If you have't been yet, it is truly one of Putney's hidden gems. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great atmosphere with a wonderful view. Rooftop terrace has a nice ambience and having attended a wedding ceremony there I can highly commend the level of service and attention to detail that the staff showed. Will definitely be returning for yet another pint. Thanks!

Food is amazing! And the viewing is really nice. I like how staff members have set up the balcony tables, it looks very cozy. Stff is great! Specilly Steve, he was looking after my table and service was excellent!!!

Lovely pub with lovely atmosphere. Great pints and great service. Had the roast beef and highly recommend with a side of broccoli. Will definitely be visiting again!

Lovely spot for sunday roast. Great pints with great service. Roof terrace provides lovely views of the river especially at sunset. Will definitely be returning again. Thanks team!

Jake is godsend. He helped carry my disabled daughter up three flights of stairs so that she could see the beautiful view of the river Thames. Great knowledge on drinks recommended the lovely Rioja. This pub is a hidden gem and jake is its shining star. Will definitely be coming back

Jake!!! Keep the drinks coming!!!!

I was at the boathouse with a big group of friends and we were served by a ginger haired guy ‘ I think his name is Jake’ he was super friendly and we had the best evening because of him. Thanks Jake so much for making our night so fab. We will be back. Natalia

Jake makes every visit feel unique

Jake, the mastermind behind the scenes, ensures everything runs smoothly.

Jake. Best staff member they've got!

Lovely views, service and food. Top tier Sunday roast and huge private space available which will come in handy for the future for sure

Lovely few drinks on a midweek evening, cosy pub and friendly staff, will be back.

Great food and service, lovely setting. Would highly recommend.

The staff are really pleasant, although one of the dishes was wrong they corrected it immediately and with little wait.

I’m a regular at the boathouse and the service is always amazing!! I can highly recommend going there for lunch and a nice pint

As the Boathouse is one of my locals, it’s a place I go to often and, after my first few pints there - I was sold. The staff are some of the friendliest you could meet; always up for a chat (when they have a moment to spare!), extremely helpful and have a keen eye for detail whether it’s getting a good pour on a drink or making sure everything is perfect for your function on the top floor. I don’t eat there too often but whether it’s the roast or the sausage rolls with apple sauce (I cannot recommend these highly enough) it’s always done to perfection. With all said and done, the Boathouse is a brilliant pub with a view that’s almost just as good. Ps. No really - get the damn sausage roll.

I was looking forward to having a lovely roast dinner. It was busy but that's no excuse for the poor service. Got our own menu and waited for a while to be served at the bar, even though we were seen, clearing the other tables were more important than taking our order. Food arrived without cutlery and missing items and when pointed out had a shirty response. No condiments at the table and sauces that were meant to come with the roast dinner never arrived even after I asked. Paid a lot of money and felt disappointed. Food tasted OK but my partner found a piece of string with his pork roast which shouldn't have happened. For the price I expected better.

Very profesional team and friendly the very taste scotch egg

Great spot on the river. Friendly staff!

Lovely staff and great food. The best roast dinner I've had in a long time

We had a great work/friends reunion party in late September ‘24, and it couldn’t have gone any better. Wonderful and really helpful staff. Great atmosphere and very welcoming. Ace location as well. Overall a great place to meet and have shared experiences with friends. Thanks again to all the staff for making it such a successful evening. Justin

I went for an event at the boathouse Putney fairly recently - was debating writing a review but after discussions with friends we agreed it was for the best. The complete lack of regard for my allergies - which I reminded the waiting staff of multiple times - was absolutely shocking ! Additionally, my vegetarian friends were not well cared for at all. Would not recommend to anyone with any kind of dietary requirement.

Tasty light bites and friendly staff. Don't forget to water the pots of flowers on the tables!

Food was very nice and the staff were very helpful.

Extremely thankful with Erika , she really take care of our table.

Currently one of my favourite places at the river around Putney. The staff is very friendly and helpful which makes for a great atmosphere. There is a lunch time menu which offers sandwiches and other meals outside of the classic pub food. The wine list is also good.

The man behind the bar is shockingly bad Large glass of wine with ice? No thank you. Terrible staff who don't know the meaning of service

Great time, despite of the damp weather. Outdoor seating overlooking the Thames covered by large brolly. Recommend the Zinfandel, luscious red wine.

Had my engagement party here & the responsiveness from staff from booking to at the actual party was excellent. A HUGE thank you to Connor and Rebecca for their help! (Small note - also loved how it was dog friendly!)

Had a great evening. Lovely atmosphere, great views of the river and some very tasty seafood! Joe and the team offered some spectacular service 😄

Upmarket. Neat. Clean. Good setting and views

Held our pre-wedding gettogether at the Boathouse upstairs and on the terrace. It was the perfect venue with fabulous service. Particular thanks to Max for managing the whole night for us is such a professional and capable way.

I couldn’t help but feel disappointed after my visit to the boathouse last weekend. The bar was very busy and there only seemed to be two workers behind the bar who were very slow and seemingly incompetent. The first drink they poured me was not what I ordered so I had to wait for a new drink after already waiting ages to be served. I almost felt sorry for the bartenders clearly with little experience. Following this, we decided to move onto a different pub and I can confidently say I will not be returning to the boathouse. Such a shame.

Amazing staff, especially Simon, Tom and Max. Thr drinks were great, the atmosphere fun. Will definitely come back!

Had an amazing night at the boathouse. The drinks and the food were great but the highlight was the staff. Special shout out to Tom, Max and Simon who really made the experience extra special. Would highly recommend!

Brilliant service from Simon, Max, and Tom. The music was great and the volume perfect. Staff were really responsive and the place was spotless. The Boathouse gave me back the will to live.

Great location. Lovely staff Great food

Lovely pub, which backs onto the Thames.

We had a relaxed family meal outdoors early evening. There was a good selection of pub food and the staff were helpful and friendly. We ordered food at the bar & service was prompt. Would happily visit again.

My husband and I recently had a summer party for 85 at The Boathouse in Putney. The venue was fabulous, overlooking the river, particularly the balcony, which was a real hit with our friends. Working with Rebecca to plan our event was a pleasure and the team on the night were fantastic. If you are looking to host a stress free event, in a great location with good food (we had a selection of canapés) a good selection of beer and wine and great service, I would highly recommend it. Thank you for everything.

Great venue for party. Food was delicious and great service

We are here the evening before a family celebration. The staff were warm and friendly and the menu was excellent. The food was really good which was served on time. The staff were excellent

Booked an outside table for dinner with friends. Being a lovely sunny evening, the Boathouse was very busy as it's perfectly located right next to the Thames and obviously the place to be in Putney on a summers evening - but our table was clearly labelled as reserved showing the actual booked time (unlike some venues) which meant our table was empty and waiting for us when we arrived. Great, friendly and efficient service throughout the whole evening and the food was fantastic (calamari starter, steak main). Venue had a lovely relaxed vibe. Fantastic experience. Will definitely return.

I booked a table for dinner on Saturday 10th August at 7pm. It was already really busy which was not a problem but was incredibly noisy with loud music. Asked if we could move, but staff said a party upstairs meant it wasn't possible. We couldn't hear ourselves speak, and found a table outside, but loads of these tables were empty but had not been cleared, obviously for quite some time. We sat outside for a short while but couldn't attract the attention of any staff, no sign of them anywhere. Massive queue at the bar, barely moving, and hardly any staff. Eventually lost the will to live and walked away. The menu looked good, but I would have had the mussels, however I saw someone order it, and it was served up on a plate, not in a pot so would have gone cold really quickly. Shame, maybe we were unlucky to go on such a busy night, but the staff really appeared to not care. Disappointing.

Had to wait over 50 minutes for food to come to our table. Food was tasty but service subpar. Not worth the wait.

I met a friend for lunch and the experience was very enjoyable. The meet and greet was done well and the menu was given quickly as was the taking of the order. The quality of food presented was good and both of us completed our meals and commented on the quality. Service staff engaged us in conversation .