Bath is notable for bringing together a cosmopolitan atmosphere and West Country charm, and the Bathwick Boatman showcases the latter at a lovely riverside location. With a pleasant rustic décor and an outside terrace area overlooking the riverbank, the Boatman lends itself well to a range of formal or informal occasions, from a wedding party to a quiet lunch.

A ten minute walk out of Bath city centre, sitting on the banks of the River Avon is the scenic Bathwick Boatman. The restaurant, which serves delicious gastropub classics using fresh seasonal ingredients, is located in the historic rowing clubhouse above Bath boating station. It makes a perfect family day trip as you can rent a boat for a spot of rowing or punting down an idyllic stretch of the river before sitting yourself down with riverside views and tucking into a mouthwatering lunch.

A popular spot right on the riverside the Bathwick Boatman offers a relaxed and informal ambiance in its cabin restaurant. The menu is a great mixture of classic meals and has unique types of food and drink in Bath such as Goat curry with basmati rice and dessert wines. All of the meat used in this British restaurant is farm-reared and free‑range, whilst the vegetables and salad are non‑sprayed and locally grown.

Follow the river northwards and you’ll soon reach Bathwick Boatman Riverside, one of the best restaurants in Bath with a view of the water in a tranquil setting. The old boathouse retains a rustic charm with its woody interiors and patio overlooking the greenery and riverside. In terms of food, starters generally include the British staples of soup of the day, pate with chutney, and smoked salmon.

For first-class food, walk just ten minutes from Bath City Centre to the Bathwick Boatman. Overlooking the most beautiful site of the River Avon and located above Bath’s historic boating station, you will be instantly allured by the charm of this restaurant. The menu at the Bathwick Boatman is delightfully simple and brimming with rustic authenticity.

The Bathwick Boatman riverside restaurant overlooks one of the prettiest reaches of the River Avon and is a ten-minute stroll away from Bath city centre, or a short boat ride from Pulteney Weir. Tucked away in residential Bathwick's historic boating station this delightful restaurant has all the charm of the rowing clubhouse it used...

Situated above Bath's historic boating station in Bathwick, this restaurant boasts one of the most scenic and tranquil locations in the city, while still only being a short walk from the main attractions. Whether you decide to work up an appetite from punting or rowing beforehand is up to you!. Image - The Bathwick Boatman

Of course there are lots of restaurants around Bath that are child-friendly, but the Boatman is hands-down the best. This family-run restaurant is a converted rowing clubhouse and boasts a great balcony with views along the river. After lunch you can pop downstairs and hire a punt or rowing boat and cruise down the river

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When the sun’s shining and you want to take advantage of those rays, head to The Bathwick Boatman Riverside Restaurant, one of several riverside restaurants in Bath.

Excellent food with a great gluten free selection and very reasonably priced. The staff were very polite and helpful, would highly recommend!