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The Boat, Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted
HP4 2EF
Boat Berkhamsted
The last home nation prediction!
Wales!
With their first game this Saturday (5th) vs Ireland at 14:15! https://t.co/84wCj1UsUn
2:04 PM Feb 2nd 2022 from Twitter for Android
Reviews of The Boat (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Boat
Modernised Fuller's pub in a traditional canalside position. The furniture and decoration across the U-shaped interior won't appeal to some, but the terrace overlooking the water is a fine spot to spend a little time. London Pride, ESB and the Golden Times collaboration with St Austell (£5.80) available from the two banks of three handpumps.
On 25th June 2026
- rating: 7
[User has posted 9210 recommendations about 9210 pubs]
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Boat
This is a smart Fullers pub with an ideal canal-side location. The pub has a roughly U shaped interior, with a servery which follows a similar shape. You enter from the canal side into the left hand side of the room which has a smart, lounge bar feel to it, with plush furnishings, nice décor and several fancy mirrors on the walls. Opposite the main section of the bar there are a few seats available which are under the front windows. Parts of this front wall comprise folding doors which can be opened out to a decent sized area of canal side decking in what I imagine would be a nice spot for a drink in the summer months. The right hand side of the pub had a large screen showing the evening’s late football fixture, and judging by the number of patrons wearing rugby jerseys, I suspect the afternoon’s six nations matches had preceded this. Several other TV screens were dotted around the pub and were also showing the game. The large crowds watching the big screen made it very hard to explore this half of the pub, but there looked to be quite a bit of standard table and chair seating. Music was playing fairly loudly, as you might expect in a busy pub on a Saturday evening.
Four Fullers ales were available at the bar – London Pride, ESB, Chiswick and Front Row – with Honeydew on tap. I gave the Front Row a try and thought it was in good condition and better than I remember it from previous years. The bar was well staffed, preventing long waiting times and they seemed like a friendly and courteous bunch.
With the pub so packed on my visit, it was tricky to get a good feel for the place, but I thought it was another solid Berkhamsted pub with good beer and friendly staff and locals. It also acts as a nice counterpoint to the more traditional Rising Sun, a little further along the towpath.
On 2nd March 2013
- rating: 7
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Boat
The gas effect fires give this place away,its functional but lacking in canalside charm.A Fullers managed house but the ESB was in very good condition.Interesting experience if you use the WC which is situated at the back of the building below street level,the rushing noise as cars pass virtually overhead can be very offputting.
On 31st March 2011
- rating: 6
[User has posted 3211 recommendations about 3211 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 15 April 2024 by paulof horsham
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 15 April 2024 by paulof horsham
- Car Park : Yes last updated 15 April 2024 by paulof horsham
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 15 April 2024 by paulof horsham
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 15 April 2024 by paulof horsham
- Function Room : Yes last updated 15 April 2024 by paulof horsham
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 15 April 2024 by paulof horsham
- Micropub : No last updated 15 April 2024 by paulof horsham
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 15 April 2024 by paulof horsham
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 02 March 2013 by Dave McNally
- WiFi : Yes last updated 15 April 2024 by paulof horsham
