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The Old Ferry Boat Restaurant
78/100 (5422 ratings)
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British
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British
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Chocolate Brownie
Pulled Pork Coleslaw Salad
Cheesecakes
Fish & chips
Salad
Lasagne
Calamari
Rice pudding
Real Ale
Risotto
Halloumi Fries
Calamares
Lamb
Fish
Traditional Breakfast
Salmon
Pork
Meatless Burger
Prawn cocktail
Salmon
Burger
Fillet steak
Sirloin Steak
Cheesecake
Scrambled eggs
Mussels
Fish & Chips
Macaroni cheese
Cider
Ribs
Steak and ale pie
Fish and Chips
Prawns
Beef
Hunter's Chicken
Greenie King IPA Pint
Old English Hen Ale
Rump Steak Minus Onion Rings
Sit down
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Pub
British
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Just had our wedding reception at the Old Ferry Boat and it was amazing. The staff were fantastic and were so helpful in setting up, on the day and..."
Gill O'Neill
"This was outstanding. Well maintained gardens and car park. Spotless pub and dining room. We were there for. 50th birthday function and the best..."
Sarah Harrison
"Booked a table for 5 for my Mum's 80th birthday lunch. We travelled up from Essex and my aunt was brought down from Derby. The staff were excellent,..."
Dave Holdgate
"Came here for my birthday lunch and was not disappointed.we had a steak which was cooked just how we like it,sat in a lovely cosy window seat..."
Angie Pettitt
"This is one of the top 10 oldest pubs in the UK. A Greenie King owned and operated, the Ales were of excellent quality and good condition. The..."
Nick Galton-Fenzi
"The food here was delicious. We didn’t have a reservation but they still managed to squeeze us in inside. The service was a little on the slow side..."
Lili Angus
"Very nice old pub, May be built in the year 1000. With large car park. Plenty of room inside and many tables and benches outside. Sit in the..."
Tony C
"Had a great lunch on a Monday! Even did a bit of fly fishing and caught a fish as long as my arm? Just up the road is the Holywell church and you can..."
Ian Ashmeade
"Quaint character pub, great pub grub and amazingly helpful staff, well done all. Had an overnight stay here, top marks to staff member Sam a credit..."
Andy McIntyre
"I adore this beautiful pub. I just went on my own hoping for a relaxed soft drink alone by the river and a walk - and it delivered perfectly. Nice..."
Mark Potter
"Been a few years since I was last at this lovely old pub and wasn't disappointed. The three of us were treated to some excellent dishes . My starter..."
Ross Dear
"A must visit for anyone looking for a good classic pub serving hearty pub-grub meals, a really beautiful location next to the river. You can choose..."
Matthew Jones
"Really nice pub on the river Bank. Stopped here during a cycling trip and had a really nice lunch. If it was close to where I live I'd go there all..."
Tony Jacques
"I live in Holywell, St Ives. The Old Ferryboat Inn is one of the oldest pubs in England, if not the oldest, and has been there for nearly 1000 years...."
Clive Quick
"This is one of the best local pubs that I have been to in a very long time. The staff were exceptional, especially this great lad called jack. Very..."
Will Harris
"Great atmosphere...snug pub! Food is good and staff are friendly and helpful. And you can take your well behaved fur babies. Rooms are clean and a..."
Loraine
"Beautiful Inn, steeped in history, stunning location. Just visited for lunch and were warmly welcomed by Claire and her team. The service was pretty..."
Angela Munslow
"Today had lunch at this very pleasant pub. Food was excellent and staff really friendly. I chose the spicy chicken in a basket. It was delicious...."
Mary Davies
"A lovely old pub located next to the river Ouse. Lots of character and atmosphere. Really good beer and the food is good, tasty pub grub. The staff..."
Alan Gilbert
The Old Ferry Boat Restaurant
76/100 (2599 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
Bar
Pub
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
Scrambled eggs
Salmon
Sirloin Steak
Risotto
Macaroni cheese
Mussels
Salmon
Cider
Fish and Chips
Steak and ale pie
Greenie King IPA Pint
Hunter's Chicken
Chocolate Brownie
Old English Hen Ale
Cheesecake
Rump Steak Minus Onion Rings
Pulled Pork Coleslaw Salad
Prawns
Burger
Lasagne
Fish & chips
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Real Ale
Pork
Halloumi Fries
Prawn cocktail
Traditional Breakfast
Fillet steak
Meatless Burger
Contemporary
Bar
Pub
British
European
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"This is one of the top 10 oldest pubs in the UK. A Greenie King owned and operated, the Ales were of excellent quality and good condition. The..."
Nick Galton-Fenzi
"The food here was delicious. We didn’t have a reservation but they still managed to squeeze us in inside. The service was a little on the slow side..."
Lili Angus
"Very nice old pub, May be built in the year 1000. With large car park. Plenty of room inside and many tables and benches outside. Sit in the..."
Tony C
"Had a great lunch on a Monday! Even did a bit of fly fishing and caught a fish as long as my arm? Just up the road is the Holywell church and you can..."
Ian Ashmeade
"Quaint character pub, great pub grub and amazingly helpful staff, well done all. Had an overnight stay here, top marks to staff member Sam a credit..."
Andy McIntyre
"I adore this beautiful pub. I just went on my own hoping for a relaxed soft drink alone by the river and a walk - and it delivered perfectly. Nice..."
Mark Potter
"Been a few years since I was last at this lovely old pub and wasn't disappointed. The three of us were treated to some excellent dishes . My starter..."
Ross Dear
"Great pub and atmosphere with good food and service overlooking the water. Only one person serving but it was fine & during the day and not to busy...."
Mark Christopher
"A must visit for anyone looking for a good classic pub serving hearty pub-grub meals, a really beautiful location next to the river. You can choose..."
Matthew Jones
"Really nice pub on the river Bank. Stopped here during a cycling trip and had a really nice lunch. If it was close to where I live I'd go there all..."
Tony Jacques
"I live in Holywell, St Ives. The Old Ferryboat Inn is one of the oldest pubs in England, if not the oldest, and has been there for nearly 1000 years...."
Clive Quick
"This is one of the best local pubs that I have been to in a very long time. The staff were exceptional, especially this great lad called jack. Very..."
Will Harris
"Great atmosphere...snug pub! Food is good and staff are friendly and helpful. And you can take your well behaved fur babies. Rooms are clean and a..."
Loraine
"Beautiful Inn, steeped in history, stunning location. Just visited for lunch and were warmly welcomed by Claire and her team. The service was pretty..."
Angela Munslow
"Today had lunch at this very pleasant pub. Food was excellent and staff really friendly. I chose the spicy chicken in a basket. It was delicious...."
Mary Davies
"Great place, had a meal in the function room for a family birthday. Great service and the food was brilliant value for money. Nice location and..."
Samantha Cartwright
"A lovely old pub located next to the river Ouse. Lots of character and atmosphere. Really good beer and the food is good, tasty pub grub. The staff..."
Alan Gilbert