Traditional Bars
The thatched canalside bars occupy the oldest part of the building and retain their original stone floors and open fires.
Menus
- Bar & Bistro Menu
- Breakfast Menu (served til midday)
- Woodward's Restaurant Menu
- Wine List
Lounge Bar
The lounge offers a wide selection of fine ales, lagers, ciders, wines and spirits in a spacious and comfortable area enhanced by its natural oak & timber decor.
Bistro
The bistro; where our kitchens cater for the growing demand for breakfasts, meals, snacks, coach tours & school outings.
Woodward's Restaurant
Woodward's Restaurant has a reputation for friendly service and high quality food, produced by our experienced team of chefs.
Conference Room
The Boat Inn is pleased to take bookings for all types of public and private functions, being especially popular for business meetings.
Boat Trips
Take a trip along the historic and picturesque Grand Union Canal and through Blisworth Tunnel in our hospitable narrowboat 'Indian Chief'.
Weddings
The picturesque setting of The Boat Inn makes it a firm favourite for wedding receptions and anniversary celebrations.
Special Events
The Boat Inn hosts a range of events throughout the year. Whether it's a special sit down meal, music or trips along the canal, there are experiences not to be missed.
History
The Boat Inn has been owned and operated by the Woodward family since 1877 when it formed part of the Duke of Grafton's 'Wakefield' estate. In those early days, the inn was run in conjunction with the family's other businesses - the local butchery, bakery, smallholding and working narrowboats.
The Boat Inn is believed to be the longest running family pub, that has maintained the same family name throughout (140+ years), and is therefore claimed to be the longest lineage of licensee in the country.
