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The Boat Inn, Melton Mowbray

57 Burton Street
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1AF

Phone: 01664500969

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Melton Mowbray Town

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Quinno _ left this review about The Boat Inn

Classic old skool boozer tucked away off the main road. Nowhere near water but apparently there was a canal just over way that has since been filled-in. Really atmospheric inside with quarry tile floor, dark varnish wood panelling, cosy seating, polished brass foot rail and a till of old pumps. Downside was a mute TV showing nothing in particular. Relaxed atmosphere with a couple of other gents reading the paper and the publican’s granddaughter quietly colouring-in her book. Dart board spotted. Superb pint of Bass (NBSS 4) as well alongside TT Boltmaker and Tribute; is now GBG. Also noted a decent range of scotch in a dedicated corner. Cheese and onion cobs for 3 quid as well. I could have stayed here for a few more but as the town of Melton laid before me, I had to get gone. This was by far the best pub of the day and I look forward to popping in again sometime in the next few months. 8.5

On 26^th November 2025 - rating: 8
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Boat Inn

The Boat is situated at the bottom end of Burton Street and is close to the railway station. When I'd entered my previous pub the Harboro' Hotel, I could swear that the exterior lights of the Boat were still on. However, when I left the other pub, they were off. I was fearing that they had closed.

Luckily, there were still a few punters in. Although, they were preparing to leave. The landlord and landlady were both friendly enough and they were happy to chat. I think they were planning to close after I'd left. But just as I was departing, another group arrived.

I was happy that I made it in time! With just one fairly small single room, the 3 real ales were Bass, Bombardier & Doom Bar.

On 2^nd September 2020 - rating: 5
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Will Larter left this review about The Boat Inn

My final pub in a quick tour of Melton, and necessarily brief as this and one other both open at 4 and my train was at 4.30. I received a friendly welcome as I walked in, and identified the accent as Scottish, the owner being a woman from Broughty Ferry though 30 years in these parts. The beers were what some would describe as "dull mainstream" (see photos), but my half of Adnams Southwold Bitter was in very good condition and I enjoyed my brief appearance here before skedaddling to the station. Apparently the pub sponsors some local sports teams, and this encourages their members to drink here, so everyone is happy! As described below, this is a very nice pub, well set up and fulfilling its role as a community pub. I'd be more than happy to call again if in these parts.

On 23^rd May 2019 - rating: 7
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