The Boat Inn — Restaurant in Melton

Anyone who loves traditional pubs shouldn't miss the opportunity to visit this wonderful pub. Traditional barely begins to describe this time capsule. Great real ales, lovely publicans, will be going back, well worth the drive out. Visited again today 15th Aug, absolutely fantastic, such a welcoming couple, fantastic unspoilt surroundings and a wonderful pint of Bass. Trad pub lovers really need to try this wonderful pub. Visited today, 27th Oct '23. In am ever changing Melton, with fewer and fewer pubs, The Boat still has it 'right', an ale house that has resisted the choice of chalk paint and fancy lagers. 4 cask ales on, and still operated by publicans who are always on duty, unlike todays trend of clueless accountants running pubs and directing unmotivated staff from a remote office. While this couple are at the boat its in good hands, but visit it while you can as nothing...

Went to Melton Mowbray for a pork pie making course, decided to take campervan n stop over to take in some of Meltons' pubs.. The Boat was 5 🌟 old style boozer, with great friendly management (Mick n Laura ?) Made to feel welcome by the locals Great well kept beers incl Bass, Timothy Taylors (Golden & Boltmaker) Cheese n Onion Cobs n a dartboard 🎯.. Highly recommend a visit👌 Interesting Blue Plaque on the next...

Lovely old alehouse tucked away by the river on the very edge of town, its a two minute walk to the centre but inside the pub is a feeling of, well, for me being on that boat with a lovely cast iron fire blazing it is a a lovely atmosphere to come in out of the cold to. I imagine it is good any season, serving well kept ale and bar snacks. No cooked food but a great place for a beer or two. Good dogs and children...