Best Old English Hen Ale in Holywell

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Old Ferry Boat
Old Ferry Boat
78/100 (5491 ratings)
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British
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British
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Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
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Fish & chips
Rice pudding
Sunday roast
Calamari
Puddings
Risotto
Calamares
Real Ale
Lamb
Salmon
Halloumi Fries
Fish
Traditional Breakfast
Pork
Scampi
Burger
Meatless Burger
Prawn cocktail
Sausage
Cheesecake
Salmon
Fillet steak
Scrambled eggs
Fried
Fish & Chips
Sirloin Steak
Macaroni cheese
Roast Potatoes
Cider
Ribs
Steak and ale pie
Prawns
Mussels
Beef
Hunter's Chicken
Fish and Chips
Greenie King IPA Pint
Old English Hen Ale
Cheesecakes
Rump Steak Minus Onion Rings
Chocolate Brownie
Lasagne
Pulled Pork Coleslaw Salad
Salad
Sit down
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British
Bar
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
American Express
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Free Wifi
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
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
Old Ferry Boat
Old Ferry Boat
76/100 (2668 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Sirloin Steak
Cider
Fried
Salmon
Mussels
Steak and ale pie
Roast Potatoes
Fish and Chips
Hunter's Chicken
Cheesecake
Greenie King IPA Pint
Chocolate Brownie
Old English Hen Ale
Prawns
Burger
Rump Steak Minus Onion Rings
Pulled Pork Coleslaw Salad
Lasagne
Sunday roast
Beef
Fish & chips
Lamb
Fish
Puddings
Real Ale
Pork
Halloumi Fries
Prawn cocktail
Traditional Breakfast
Fillet steak
Meatless Burger
Scrambled eggs
Scampi
Salad
Salmon
Macaroni cheese
Sausage
Risotto
Contemporary
Bar
Pub
British
European
Dog Friendly
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Waterfront
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
American Express
Free Wifi
Mastercard
Accepts Credit Cards
Visa
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
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