Boat House Inn

Well its been transformed from the old vintage style place it was not sure its an improvement. Still got a selection of real ale but not best quality. Great place to watch the river go by though.

Lots
of old pub features combined with a few modern ones confused me when forming my
initial impression of the Boathouse. I know it would be a hit in the summer
with its location on the banks of the Severn, but this was very much not that
time of year.
I was a bit indifferent in the end, but my half of Shropshire Lad was alright
and it was only one of four local beers to sample.

In a word, this place is «idyllic». The venue emotes thoughts of English pubs in a time long lost. When you walk in your olfactory senses are greeted with Yorkshire pudding and other authentic English dishes. The bar serves pints of lager and pints of cider. There is a new world addition of glasses of wine.
The Boathouse sits on the River Severn, which is the longest river in England. From the right perch you can spy people walking along the river or enjoying the plush fields of the park across the banks.
The atmosphere is lively and welcoming. If you venture to the Midlands, then make a point of stopping here and taking in some old world charm with a glass of mulled wine or a pint.

Came here for lunch after a very fraught journey from Nottingham!
Fortunately, it was pleasant and the food was quite good but as I was driving, I can’t comment on the beer.
I had Steak and Kidney pud along with two of my companions. I was a little put out to see my frozen pud wend it’s way from outside (presumably the freezer!) all the way across the pub to be cooked. It would have been nicer to have had some winter veg with it rather than the totally unimaginative peas and chips!
The view however really makes up for it and I can see how lovely it would be in Summer, sitting on the terrace.
Unfortunately the staff have still not had their smiling training day! Though to be fair they did ask properly whether everything was OK.
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The Boathouse is one of the few pubs in Shrewsbury, a town centre almost surrounded by the River Severn, to actually have a river frontage. An attractive seating area gives great views over The Quarry and the wildfowl on the water.
The pub itself serves decent beer but is a little rough-​and-​ready. There’s convenient, but limited, car-​parking just off the road.
Worth further investigation

Good pub, particularly excellent in the summer. Is a good place to relax next to the river or pop into after a day in the quarry, especially if they are having a barbeque.
The staff are friendly, real ales are served, drinks are priced reasonably and the menu is what you would expect in a pub but of higher quality than most.
Well worth a visit

Shrewsbury being on the river should have more places like the boathouse. With a large beer terrace that leads down to the water you got to love it. They stock the usual bar plus some nice real ales to sip on in the sun. On a hot day this place is heaving and there is a cracking vibe around. My only negative would be for goodness sake bar staff smile once in a while!

Despite recent gastro renovations, this pub is still has loads of charm, set in an amazing location over looking the river Severn. The riverside beer garden is an ideal summer haunt (busy on weekends!)
Local beers on tap (Salopian Brewery, Woods Brewery) make it a great pub for real ale enthusiasts.
The menu is typical of many modern British pubs with gastro pub leanings. They host a Carvery on Sundays and barbeques in the summer.