The Boathouse

The Boathouse Celebrating fresh fish & seafood. Restaurant & bar plus an elevated terrace-offering exquisite views
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Overlooking the wide golden sands of Instow - and boasting uninterrupted views over to the picture postcard village of Appledore and out onto the Atlantic, The Boathouse is a beach bar and restaurant that's guaranteed to delight. Situated on the estuary at the confluence of the Taw and Torridge rivers, we're a melting pot of great British food and drink from across North Devon. And, as you'd expec

t from a such a coastal venue, we've also got a menu that is swimming with a fine selection of fabulous seafood. Get your friends and family together and set sail for The Boathouse. With a range of great spaces both in the pub and on our amazing sun-drenched ‘Top Deck' available, we'll help you navigate your way to the best in the west.

World Ocean Day - 8th JuneSupport our continued partnership with Plymouth gin and the Ocean Conservation Trust to help p...
08/06/2026

World Ocean Day - 8th June

Support our continued partnership with Plymouth gin and the Ocean Conservation Trust to help protect our Oceans

50p from every sale of our Signature Hugo G & T goes straight to this wonderful cause



Sunday’s done rightBeef Rump, Herb roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, Heritage carrots, crushed root vegetables, cauli...
07/06/2026

Sunday’s done right
Beef Rump, Herb roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, Heritage carrots, crushed root vegetables, cauliflower cheese and lashings of gravy



Today is National Fish & Chip day!! 🐟 🍟 Our classic Aspall cyder battered Haddock comes with homemade mushy peas, tartar...
05/06/2026

Today is National Fish & Chip day!! 🐟 🍟

Our classic Aspall cyder battered Haddock comes with homemade mushy peas, tartar sauce and chunky triple cooked chips (with the option to add curry sauce of course)

Come in and get your Fishy friday done the right way



03/06/2026

Happy World Cider Day 🍎🍏

Here at The Boathouse Aspall is a firm favourite and even features in our feather-light and crisp Fish & Chip batter

Come raise a glass to celebrate



Pssst did you catch Alfie in action over the weekend…He’s back from Uni (in-between holidays of course😉) and you guys ke...
02/06/2026

Pssst did you catch Alfie in action over the weekend…
He’s back from Uni (in-between holidays of course😉) and you guys kept him busy shaking up a storm with your cocktail requests
Barman, server, and all round great asset to our crew
Make sure to say hi on your next visit with us



The skies may be threatening 🌧️ today but it’s not putting anyone off coming in to enjoy our fresh fish specials 🐟Catch ...
01/06/2026

The skies may be threatening 🌧️ today but it’s not putting anyone off coming in to enjoy our fresh fish specials 🐟
Catch them while you can



31/05/2026

Mmmm I smell roast potatoes, it must be Sunday 🤤
Don’t fancy cooking? Thats okay. Bring the family and the dog too 🐾
End your week the right way



Pints 🍺 sunshine 🌞 (and good company) — don’t forget Father’s Day is just around the cornerWe’ve got you coveredWhy not ...
30/05/2026

Pints 🍺 sunshine 🌞 (and good company) — don’t forget Father’s Day is just around the corner
We’ve got you covered
Why not give him the gift of the pub
Gift vouchers available in-house or online (link in bio)



Our cask ales are weekend ready 🍻Kurtis has his favourite in hand, what’s yours?
30/05/2026

Our cask ales are weekend ready 🍻
Kurtis has his favourite in hand, what’s yours?



Address

Marine Parade, Instow
North Tamerton
EX394JJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 11pm
Tuesday 9am - 11pm
Wednesday 9am - 11pm
Thursday 9am - 11pm
Friday 9am - 11pm
Saturday 9am - 11pm
Sunday 9am - 10:30pm

Telephone

+441271861292

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