The Boathouse Amberley — Restaurant in Horsham

What an absolute delight to find a place that understands interior design and top quality food. We visited a while back over a busy sunny weekend and couldn’t get in so returned yesterday with friends for a delightful long lunch. From start to finish it was amazing and the food couldn’t have been fresher! All cooked to perfection with generous portions, non of the crazy tasting menu stuff that drives me crazy! The menu changes monthly I believe. I had the monkfish tail for mains and it didn’t disappoint, absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. All tables have been set out well and considered. We all had a lovely view of the river and then moved to the sofa area for our coffees after. I wish I had taken some pictures but we were all too busy enjoying ourselves so I’ve shared some form their website. I really recommend the house white wine (organic and available by the glass) went perfectly with the monkfish. We will definitely return, would love to see it at night also as the lighting has been set out to make for a gorgeous glowing restaurant. Cant fault this place at all. Book it you...

I am sure the food is delicious, but when we were caught in a torrential downpour whilst paddle boarding on the river Arun we (a group of 8 including children) found the only place we could get safely onto land was by The Boathouse. Despite seeing that we had children with us and were cold, wet and in a state of distress, the manager came out and told us we were not allowed to land there and had to re-enter the water which we were forced to do given we had no other option. Had it been a gloriously sunny day with diners on the terrace, I could understand why he wouldn't want a dishevelled bunch of paddlers ruining the vista. But in this case the restaurant was empty and we were genuinely simply seeking the safety of dry land whilst the thunderstorm passed. I hate to ruin your good reviews, but I do not think turning away people in distress is...

My partner had been telling me about the Boathouse for ages, and we decided to visit here a couple of weeks back! The interior has been done beautifully and just feels right. The view of the river with the sunset was amazing. The staff were very friendly and courteous. Now, to the real point of the review.. the food. We had a starter to share, pork shoulder croquettes that had the most wonderful taste. For main, we shared the monk fish tail and also got a pizza as we had heard so much about the pizza. Both were incredible. Neither of us had ever tried monk fish tail but were shocked at just how amazingly tender and tasty this was. Overall it was an excellent experience with great food in a beautiful restaurant with excellent staff!...