Food at The Boat Inn

At The Boat Inn, great food is at the heart of what we do. Since taking over the pub, we’ve focused on creating proper homemade dishes that are comforting, generous, and full of flavour — the kind of food that keeps people coming back.

Located beside the Grand Union Canal in Stockton, near Rugby, The Boat Inn is the perfect place to enjoy relaxed pub dining, whether you're stopping by after a countryside walk, visiting the canal, or meeting friends and family for a meal.

Homemade, Deep-Filled & Full of Flavour

We take pride in cooking from scratch wherever possible, using quality ingredients and traditional recipes. Our portions are hearty, our flavours are bold, and our dishes are made with care — just as proper pub food should be.

Customer favourites include:

• Deep-filled beef & vegetable pies

• Rich chilli con carne

• Classic cottage pie

• Freshly prepared Thai red curry

• Chicken balti

• Traditional pub favourites and daily specials

Whether you're looking for a classic British pub meal or something with a little spice, there’s always something satisfying on the menu.

Something for Everyone

Our menu is designed to suit everyone. Alongside our traditional pub dishes, we also offer a great selection of vegetarian meals, ensuring there are plenty of delicious meat-free options available.

Whether you're joining us for:

• A relaxed lunch by the canal

• A family meal

• An evening out with friends

• Or a walk-in pint and bite to eat

there’s always something fresh and tasty waiting for you.

We also run regular daily specials, so there’s often something new to try alongside our popular homemade dishes.

Sundays at The Boat Inn

Sunday is one of our favourite days of the week.

Every Sunday from 12pm – 5pm, our kitchen serves a fantastic selection of homemade dishes in a relaxed canal-side setting. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a slow afternoon with family, friends, great food and a drink or two.

We recommend booking in advance, as Sundays can get busy.

A Proper Canal-Side Pub Experience

The Boat Inn offers more than just great food.

🌿 Beautiful countryside walks
⛵ Located on the Grand Union Canal
🐕 Dog friendly pub and garden
👨‍👩‍👧 Family friendly atmosphere
🍺 Great selection of ales, beers and cider

Whether you're arriving by foot, boat, bike, motorhome, or car, you'll always find a warm welcome waiting.

Come and Taste the Difference

We believe good food brings people together — and that’s exactly what we aim to do here at The Boat Inn.

Proper food. Friendly service. A great atmosphere.