Welcome to The Boathouse, Falmouth
A licensed pub for over 300 years, The Boathouse is one of Falmouth’s favourite pubs and one of only a handful of independent, free houses remaining in the town. With stunning views over Falmouth Harbour, the Penryn River and Flushing, and out to the Carrick Roads, the pub specialises in expertly made, locally sourced and seasonal food, accompanied by hand-chosen speciality ales and wines.
Our very experienced team will be delighted to welcome you; whether for a light lunch, a decadent dinner or one of the very famous Boathouse Sunday Roasts. We are also dog friendly so your furry friend can join us too! Please click the links above for more details, including our opening hours, the rules of the boat and sample menus.
Awards and Accolades
At The Boathouse we are very proud of our high standards of service, food, ale and of how glorious our slightly wonky, very old and characterful our pub is. We’ve been in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for 5 years in a row; being one of only a handful of Falmouth pubs and one of around 60 pubs across Cornwall to feature. We have been thrilled to win many awards over the years from various sources and we continue to strive for this excellence on a day to day basis. Please see the links below for details of this year’s awards.
2016 & 2018 Certificate of Excellence
2015 Regional Champions – Best Bar Team in South West – The Great British Pub Awards
5* Food Standards Authority Food Hygiene Rating
What our reviews say on Tripadvisor
Lovely Supper
Came here for a birthday supper and it was delicious! My husband had a fishpie after seeing someone else having it(!) and I had a steak cooked to perfection.
Felt covid safe with track &trace and one way system in place, as well as witnessing good standard of cleaning between users.
Great views and lovely helpful staff.
-September 2020
Must visit pub.
Looking for something a bit different from the usual then visit this pub. Awesome views from its lofty position which is supported by its great food which is well worth another visit. The service is excellent with care to ensure all is right for you. I had a beef burger and believe it qualifies for the best I’ve had. – 27 June 2018
Beautiful Food
Fantastic place great stock of craft beer and the food was amazing.
We had the Hake with a gorgeous crab bisque and the scallops they were both cooked perfectly and presented amazingly
The sweet we shared was also beautiful and again a piece of art in presentation
The service was absolutely amazing and on point with attentive bubbly staff
Would highly recommend for a meal or just a cracking pint.
-September 2020
Geeze louise
"Geeze louise!! The new chef is super duper. I had a burger and wasn't expecting much but holy moley....I took a bite and it was like there was a party in my mouth and everyone was invited!! (Go for the sweet potatoes fries ;)) Also, the lovely ladies behind the bar were just delightful." - May 2018
Covid-19 Safe Opening Policy
Dear friends,
A full risk assessment has been carried out, with staff training based on the new regulations. Things are going to be different around here, so here’s what you can expect;
Firstly we do ask if you have any concerns for your own safety or are showing any COVID-19 symptoms to please stay away from the pub, and come back when you feel it is safer to do so. Otherwise we look forward to welcoming you into The Boaty once more!
We will be operating a one way system throughout the pub, beginning with the entrance on Trevethan Hill (our usual front door). You will then be greeted and given a choice of internal/external seating, depending on availability. When exiting the building you must leave through the bottom door onto the patio. There will be signage and markings on the floor throughout to guide you.
There is an additional new door on Beacon street to access the toilets and safe queueing area only. The toilets will have a one-in-one-out system and will be unisex.
There are sanitising stations at several locations throughout the pub and ask that you make sure to thoroughly sanitise your hands on entering the building, before and after using the toilets and if you have touched your face or any fixtures and fittings etc.
We will also be asking for contact details from each household, to be kept on the premises for 21 days. This information will only used in the event that the NHS requires it. This is new government policy and we ask that you understand and comply with this additional measure.
Apologies, but we can only take bookings for 6 people or less and for inside tables. (Please contact us to book.)
At present we will be offering a limited menu, plus our famous Sunday roast dinner from 12.30pm until sold out (booking is essential to avoid disappointment).
Orders in takeaway cups will be available from a server, for those queueing or wishing to hang out in park over the road as well. Please be respectful of our neighbours, be responsible for your own litter and maintain social distancing guidelines at all times.
We will only be providing table service. It will not be possible to order at the bar at this time.
Face masks must be worn at all times when not seated at a table with food or a drink. There is a simple rule, if you are stood up, you must wear a mask.
We will be serving a slightly limited food menu, including open sarnies alongside some of our old favourites! We will have many of the beverages you have long awaited back on the bar, plus some new additions to spice thing up!
Please be respectful to the staff, (who will be working even harder than usual running up and down all those stairs and trying to keep you all under control) and respectful of the new rules we have put in place – we didn’t make them but they exist for all our safety!
The Boathouse will be open from midday on Saturdays and Sundays, and from 4pm Monday to Friday.
We must now be fully closed each night by 10pm, which means last orders for food at 9pm and drinks at 9.30pm.
This is now law and there is a risk of a fine for the customer and closure for the pub, so please help us all keep safe.
See you all very soon!
Slow roasted rolled Cornish belly pork
Cornish sirloin of beef
Slow braised shoulder of Cornish lamb
Homemade nut roast (v)
All served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, braised red cabbage,
cauliflower cheese, carrot & swede mash, stuffing,
Yorkshire puds and proper homemade gravy.
All – £13.50
NB: These are sample menus; the content and prices are subject to change based on the season, availability of ingredients and Chef’s creative flair! If you see something you specifically want on the menu here, please feel free to contact the pub to check whether it’s on the menu on the day you’re dining with us, to avoid any disappointment.
We will do our very best to cater for special dietary requirements and intolerances , however in order to help us to do this, please advise us at the time of booking so that our kitchen can make arrangements as necessary.
You will wish this
was your local!
Opening Times
Bar
Monday – Thursday: 4pm – 11pm
Friday: 4pm – Late
Saturday: 12.00pm – Late
Sunday: 12.00pm – 11pm
Lunch
Saturday: 12.00pm – 2pm
Sunday Roasts : 12.30pm – 8pm (Booking essential)
Dinner
Monday – Thursday: 6pm – 9pm
Friday – Saturday: 6pm – 9:30pm
Location
Directions
The Boathouse is situated at the top of the Old High Street in Falmouth, Cornwall. From The Moor/Prince of Wales Pier, walk up the Old High Street, under the clock-tower archway and bear left up the hill, you can’t miss us!
If you’re driving, our postcode is TR11 2AG. There is ample free on-street parking around the pub (right outside the pub is free after 6pm and free all day on Sunday), but please check signs for restrictions as parking wardens do appear from time to time. The nearest long-stay public car park is Quarry Hill, which is a leisurely 5 minute stroll away.
We respectfully ask that you do not park directly opposite the junction outside the pub as this can cause problems for people turning the corner.
Our Suppliers
We are extremely proud to work with local fishermen, butchers, grocers and breweries who provide us with the very best seafood, meat, fruit & vegetables, wines and beers in the South West. Seasonality, sustainability and locality are very important to the team at The Boathouse; we try our hardest to ensure that we are able to produce high quality and delicious food while keeping our environmental impact as low as possible. We stock a selection of over 30 gins, 20 rums and have a selection of locally brewed ales on tap. Cornwall is a treasure trove for lovers of food and drink, why would we need to look anywhere else?!
Please see the links below to some of our principal suppliers
Events at The Boathouse
We have the venue, you hold the event!
If you would like to discuss holding an event at The Boathouse, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We will be very happy to speak to you about your requirements and design a bespoke menu depending on the style of event you would like to hold. Our events calendar last year included weddings, birthdays, wakes, christenings, engagements and office parties – we can cater for your every need and offer a private room with unrivalled views over the Fal, Carrick Roads and Roseland Peninsula.
Job opportunities
If you would be interested in becoming part of the Boathouse team please pop into the pub with an up to date CV to have a chat. We will usually be most likely to be hiring in April before the busy summer madness begins! Also feel free to contact us here if you have any questions.
Get in Touch
Table Reservations
General Enquiries
Contact Details
Beacon Street, Trevethan Hill, Falmouth TR11 2AG
01326 315425
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Your award winning pub has reopened ensuring we are still here to make you feel safe and welcome with new Covid-19 Regulations in place. Apologies, but we can only take bookings for 6 people or less and for inside tables.