The Boat & Bean

24/07/2026

🇮🇹 A Taste of Italy Arrives at Boat & Bean This Weekend! 🍷

This weekend we're celebrating the latest additions to our evening menu, with some delicious new dishes inspired by the flavours of Italy.

Weekend Special

🧀 Creamy Burrata with Tomatoes & Fresh Basil

Fresh burrata served with tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil and a balsamic glaze.

Why not add a side of our warm rosemary focaccia to complete the perfect sharing starter?

The ideal pairing? 🍷 Our Tratturo Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC – a crisp, refreshing Italian white with citrus and orchard fruit notes that perfectly complements the creamy burrata and fresh tomatoes.

🥗 Also joining the menu...

Boat & Bean Caesar Salad

Succulent chicken breast, crispy bacon, crunchy croutons, crisp romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan and a creamy Caesar dressing. Fresh, satisfying and perfect for a summer evening by the river.

And that's not all... 👀

This is our final Italian-inspired addition before we unveil something we've been incredibly excited to share...

🇬🇧 Next week, we're proudly turning our attention a little closer to home as we introduce a fantastic new local English supplier.

We can't reveal too much just yet, but if you love supporting local businesses and enjoying quality local produce, you're going to love what's coming.

👀 Keep watching this space...

18/07/2026

A Huge Thank You! ❤️🎶

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us last night to enjoy Reptilia by the river. What an incredible evening! The atmosphere was amazing, everyone had so much fun, and we think you'll all agree... the band were absolutely fantastic! 🎸🌅

Thank you to everyone who came along, sang, danced, laughed and supported Boat & Bean. Nights like these are what it's all about, and we can't wait to do it all again.

Tonight is all about slowing things down and recovering after a brilliant Friday! Join us from 6pm for a relaxed evening by the River Medway with one of our delicious Ploughman's Boards – choose from Brie, Cheddar or Salami – or why not share a whole baked Camembert, served warm with crusty bread, perfect for a lazy summer evening.

Pair it with a cold, refreshing Cruzcampo or Hawkstone IPA, or try one of our new summer spritzes:
🍋 Limoncello Spritz
🌿 Hugo Spritz
🍓 Raspberry Spritz

No rush, no loud music tonight – just good food, great drinks and a beautiful riverside setting.

See you by the river this evening! 🌊🍻🧀🍹

17/07/2026

☀️🍹 Here Come the Spritz... 🍹☀️

Summer has officially arrived at Boat & Bean! 🌊

Joining us by the river this evening for Reptilia? Why not treat yourself to one of our refreshing new spritzes...

🍋 Limoncello Spritz – a taste of the Italian sunshine.
🌿 Hugo Spritz – light, floral and wonderfully refreshing.
🍓 Raspberry Spritz – fruity, vibrant and perfect for a summer evening.

Grab a spritz, find a seat by the River Medway, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy an evening of fantastic live music with Reptilia from 6pm. 🎸🌅

The BBQ will be fired up, the drinks will be flowing, and the riverside will be buzzing.

Who's joining us? 💛🍹🎶

16/07/2026

🎸🌅 **Who's dancing with us by the river for sunset tomorrow?** 🌅🎸

Reptilia are bringing the party to the Boat & Bean from 6pm and if this clip from their performance at the Kings Hill Festival is anything to go by... we're in for an incredible evening! 🙌

🎥 Check it out here:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/675980516163036

🔥 BBQ
🍻 Cruzcampo & Hawkstone on draft
🍹 Waffles & slushies for our little Be***rs
🐾 Free puppuccinos for our four-legged friends

Who's coming? Tag your dancing partner below! 💛🌊

15/07/2026

☀️🎸 **Just TWO More Days, Boat & Be***rs!** 🎸☀️

The countdown is officially on… in just two days we'll be kicking off the Summer Holidays in true Boat & Bean style! 🌊

Join us Friday 17th July from 6pm as **Reptilia** bring their high-energy live show to the banks of the River Medway.

If you've seen them at the **Kings Hill Festival**, you'll know exactly what's coming… 🎶

Think big singalongs, feel-good indie and rock anthems, plenty of dancing and an atmosphere that gets everyone involved. It's the perfect soundtrack to a summer evening by the river.

Make a night of it with:
🔥 BBQ
🍻 Cruzcampo & Hawkstone IPA on draft
🍹 Waffles and Slushies for our little Be***rs
☕ Fresh coffee
🐾 Free puppuccinos for your four-legged friends

Whether you're finishing work, celebrating the start of the holidays or just fancy a relaxed evening by the river, we'd love to see you.

Bring your friends, bring the family and let's welcome summer together with great music, delicious food and the best riverside vibes in Wateringbury.

See you by the river! 🌅💛— with Reptilia in Wateringbury.

15/07/2026

☀️🎸 **Just TWO More Days, Boat & Be***rs!** 🎸☀️

The countdown is officially on… in just two days we'll be kicking off the Summer Holidays in true Boat & Bean style! 🌊

Join us Friday 17th July from 6pm as **Reptilia** bring their high-energy live show to the banks of the River Medway.

If you've seen them at the **Kings Hill Festival**, you'll know exactly what's coming… 🎶

Think big singalongs, feel-good indie and rock anthems, plenty of dancing and an atmosphere that gets everyone involved. It's the perfect soundtrack to a summer evening by the river.

Make a night of it with:
🔥 BBQ
🍻 Cruzcampo & Hawkstone IPA on draft
🍹 Waffles and Slushies for our little Be***rs
☕ Fresh coffee
🐾 Free puppuccinos for your four-legged friends

Whether you're finishing work, celebrating the start of the holidays or just fancy a relaxed evening by the river, we'd love to see you.

Bring your friends, bring the family and let's welcome summer together with great music, delicious food and the best riverside vibes in Wateringbury.

See you by the river! 🌅💛

17th JULY!
Boat and Bean Café, Wateringbury!

The Boat & Bean

New venue for us, and we're really looking forward to it!

It's a 6pm start, so come down nice and early and watch the sunset with us!! ☀️🤘🏻🖤🍺

11/07/2026

🍳🌊 Good News, Boat & Be***rs! 🌊🍳

You asked... and we listened!

We're delighted to announce that our Brunch Menu is now available every day (except Wednesdays) until 3pm!

No more rushing out for breakfast – now you can enjoy those long, lazy mornings by the river, whether you're meeting friends, taking the dog for a walk, or simply treating yourself to a relaxing start to the day.

Our brunch favourites include:

🍳 Boatman's Benedict
🥑 Smashed Avocado on Sourdough
🥓 Avocado & Bacon Sourdough Stack
🥞 Berry Bacon Stack
🍓 Very Berry Pancakes
🌭 Cumberland Sausage & Bacon Baps
☕ Freshly brewed coffee and your favourite flavoured latte

And if you're feeling a little indulgent… why not add a Buck's Fizz and make a proper occasion of it? 🥂

📅 Brunch served daily until 3pm
❌ Closed Wednesdays

Come and enjoy a slower pace of life by the River Medway, where the coffee is always hot, the food is freshly prepared, and the river does the rushing—not you.

See you by the river! 💛🌊

05/07/2026

💛🌊 What a Weekend... Thank You, Boat & Be***rs!🌊💛

Wow… where do we start?

A massive thank you to all of our wonderful Boat & Be***rs who came down this weekend and celebrated with us festival-style! The atmosphere was incredible, and seeing so many smiling faces enjoying our little corner of the River Medway made it all worthwhile.

A huge thank you to Sarah Jayne Project Band for bringing everything together and organising such a fantastic day. You are absolutely amazing, and the music throughout the day was simply brilliant! 🎶

Congratulations as well to our friend Sarah - whowoulda thoughtit - on the launch of your beautiful new dress collection today. It was lovely to be part of such a special occasion.

And a special thank you to everyone who joined in celebrating our owner's birthday – you really made it one to remember! 🎂🥂

We've loved every minute of the weekend and have captured lots of photos and videos to share… can you spot yourself?

If you snapped any photos or videos during the weekend, we'd love to see them! Please pop them in the comments or tag us in your posts. We'd especially love to see any footage from the WhoWoulda ThoughtIt dress launch as we didn't manage to capture much ourselves.

Finally, the biggest thank you goes to our incredible Boat & Bean team. Your hard work, smiles and dedication over a very busy weekend didn't go unnoticed, and we couldn't have done it without you. You really are amazing. ❤️

What an epic weekend… here's to making many more wonderful memories together by the river.

See you all again soon, Boat & Be***rs! 🌊☕🍻

03/07/2026

🥂☀️🩵This Saturday 4th July🩵☀️🥂