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Stunning views on the shores of Lake Windermere - Marina View Bar & Restaurant, Windermere, Cumbria

Marina View Bar & Restaurant

4.1
4.1
183 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for outdoor dining
* Any bookings over 10 please contact us directly online or by phone and we will do our best to accommodate you.*

The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant is a stunning restaurant and bar, overlooking the shores of Lake Windermere, providing a picturesque environment for dining. Serving fresh, original, everyday eating on the shores of Lake Windermere, the menu includes traditional British favorite's. Enjoy a coffee, light lunch or something a little more substantial as you unwind with a drink overlooking the boats on Windermere Marina. Why not join us for simply great fresh food and fine wine in a contemporary, relaxed and informal setting.

The restaurant is open Friday - Monday from 9am serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Tuesday - Thursday from 11am serving lunch and dinner.

**PARKING AVAILIABLE FOR ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE BOATHOUSE** - Marina car park available for all Boathouse customers (Please call for a code we will need your car registration please have it to hand)

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary British, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 9:00 am–11:30 pm Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:30 pm Breakfast Mon, Thu–Sun 9:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    015394 22785
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chris Dallinson
  • Private party facilities
    We can cater private events for upto 60 people (i.e Birthdays / Baby Showers/ Corporate Events) Please contact us at eat@theboathouse-windermere.co.uk to discuss your requirements further.
  • Neighborhood
    Windermere
  • Cross street
    From October 1st the marina car park will be available for Boathouse guests
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cumbria

    Good for groups

  • Cumbria

    Healthy

  • Cumbria

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cumbria

    Lively

  • Cumbria

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boathouse offers "fantastic location" overlooking the marina, ideal for leisurely dining. Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "lovely staff," contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. It's "dog-friendly" with "great views," and many diners appreciate the "relaxed vibe." A must-visit for a special dining experience!

183 Reviews
  1. Janet

    Cumbria1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal in a lovely setting, great service and friendly staff.

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  2. CarolineM

    Derbyshire7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely staff but only one person doing everything. Limited menu at moment so not a very good choice of food

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t get a better location than this in Windermere, especially when the sun is shining. Food was perfect, staff very attentive. We will be back!

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  4. Demi

    Glasgow3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our experience at the boat house was poor. We have traveled from Glasgow for the night and pre booked dinner. Our booking was for 7:30pm and when arrived were notified they close at 8pm. I ordered a pornstar martini and the girl behind the bar vocally told her staff members how she didn’t want to make that and wanted to make another drink? The boy came over to take our order the time now being 7:45pm and openly said “ the chef is going to kill me for this”. We are not from the area and if had known wouldn’t have booked for 7:30pm. We had to leave and find somewhere else for food as we had been travelling and were looking forward to the meal. The menu online doesn’t match the menu in the restaurant. They offer only 5 main courses and don’t offer the steak etc that is advertised on the menu. This was a really poor evening and bookings should not be allowed at this time knowing food cannot be prepared to a standard and making customers feel like they are unwelcome. Unfortunately this has ruined our opinion and will not be back.

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  5. Sooty

    Yorkshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent, great food and staff. Really enjoyed the meal

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  6. Sue

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting next to the marina. Staff were professional and very welcoming and attentive. Food was great!

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  7. Karen

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was absolutely amazing!

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  8. Lee

    Yorkshire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and great service. This is the 3rd or 4th time we’ve eaten here and it’s always excellent.

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  9. Emma

    Cumbria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely staff, fast service and food was fast and really nice.

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  10. Darren

    Bedfordshire4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went at lunch time on Saturday in February so it was very quiet but the service was very good and the food was lovely. We had mussels and teriyaki beef to start followed by the gammon and pizza for means. We were tempted by the desserts but didn’t leave enough room so reluctantly declined. We would definitely return.

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FAQs

Marina View Bar & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 015394 22785.

Marina View Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.1 stars by 183 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Marina View Bar & Restaurant

The Marina, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3JQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    From October 1st the marina car park will be available for Boathouse guests
  • Neighborhood
    Windermere
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 9:00 am–11:30 pm Tue, Wed 11:00 am–11:30 pm Breakfast Mon, Thu–Sun 9:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary British, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Dallinson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    015394 22785
  • Private party facilities
    We can cater private events for upto 60 people (i.e Birthdays / Baby Showers/ Corporate Events) Please contact us at eat@theboathouse-windermere.co.uk to discuss your requirements further.
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