Apart from its idyllic setting on the banks of the Oxford Canal The Boat Inn is famous for its appearances in the Inspector Morse series starring the legendary John Thaw. More recently the pub has featured in ITV’s Barging Around Britain series hosted by John Sergeant.
Built in 1412 by Norse Fishermen who ravaged all the women in the village (which is why everyone around here has three ears). The Boat Inn has seen many changes over the years and nearly as many Landlords; let’s hope we can stay longer than the current average!!.
The building is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former customer who got so drunk that he collapsed and died in the bar. It is said that on the anniversary of his death you can still smell his distinctive personal aroma. He also moves things around the bar during the night and pots have fallen off shelves for no reason. Personally I think one of the boat dwellers has a key because the Ghost can certainly drink a lot, as our stock taker will testify to.
We try very hard not to keep you waiting for your meal but inevitably in busy periods, we would ask you to be patient as we do cook your food to order.
We hope you have a great time here, any problems tell us immediately and we will do everything we can to put it right for you.
Remember: We can put it right! (Social Media can’t).
Sandwich menu
Served 12.00 – 2.30 pm Monday – Friday
& 12.00 – 4.30 pm on Saturdays
Baguettes & Paninis
Ham & Cheese (or mustard) £11.60
Tuna Mayo £11.60
Cheese & Tomato £11.60
Sausage & Onion ( Veg Saus. Avail) £11.60
Ham, Cheese & chutney £11.60
Cajun Chicken Mayo £11.60
BLT £11.90
BBQ Pulled Pork £11.60
Beef & Onion £11.60
Bacon, Brie & Cranberry £11.90
Prawn Cocktail £11.90
All served with Chunky chips or fries
Kid’s Meal £6.95
Select a main + 2 (yes, two) sides
(Kids) Mains:
Scampi – Fish fingers – Mac N’ Cheese
Plain Beef Burger – Chicken nuggets – Sausages
(Veggie versions available for the above 3!)
Sides:
Choose one: Chips (chunky or skinny)- Mashed Potato-
Plus a 2nd side: Peas – Garlic bread – Beans – Daily Veg
The Boat Inn Lunch Menu
(Served 12.00 – 2.30 pm Monday – Saturday)
Senior Citizens Menu
(Served 12 – 2.30 pm Monday – Saturday)
2 courses for £12.99 (Main only £10.99)
Starters:
Today’s Soup Served with bread and butter.
Prawn Cocktail Served with Marie Rose sauce.
Whitebait Served With a tartar dip.
GF Mozzarela bites Served With a cranberry sauce.
Mains:
Bangers & Mash: Locally produced pork and leek sausages, served with homemade gravy and parsnip crisps garnish (opt. garden peas).
Scampi and Chips: Served with garden or mushy peas, tartar sauce and small salad.
Ham, Egg & Chips: Served with garden or mushy peas.
Fish and chips: Served with mushy or garden peas, tartar and lemon wedge.
Mac & Cheese: Macaroni in a smooth cheese sauce, sprinkled with parmesan. Served with a slice of garlic bread.
Desserts:
2 scoops of ice cream: Choose between: Strawberry, Vanilla, Chocolate, & Mango sorbet. (Vegan Strawberry and Vanilla available).
Tray bake of the week: served with cream, ice cream or custard (Ask our friendly staff this weeks bake)
Creme Brulee.
Please let us know of any dietary or allergy restrictions before you order.
Main Menu
Starters
Crispy Calamari £7.55 Seasoned w/salt & pepper, served with garlic mayo dip.
Prawn Cocktail £7.95
Served with Marie Rose sauce, bread & butter
Breaded Garlic Mushrooms £7.25
Served with garlic mayo dip.
Mozzarela Sticks 7.55
Breaded mozzarella, served with cranberry sauce.
Whitebait £7.25
Served with tartar dip.
Breaded Scampi £7.55
5 pieces, served with tartar sauce. (opt GF +£1)
Create your own Sharing Platter, choose any 3 starters and get a free small portion of chips
or skinny fries. (Not applicable when ordering a main meal)
Sides
Individual Chunky Chips £5.25
Individual Skinny fries £5.00
Garlic Bread 5.00
Extra Cheese £1.50
Beer Battered Onion Rings 5.00
Small Classic Salad 4.50
(Mix of salad leaf, peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion & caesar dressing)
Sharing plates
Loaded fries £11.95
Double portion of fries with homemade chilli con carne.
(Swap the Chilli for Pulled Pork or homemade Turkey Curry)
Cheese & Bacon fries £8.95
Sharing plate of fries topped with crispy bacon and cheese.
Nachos £9.95
Served with Salsa, Guacamole and Sour Cream. Topped with Melted Cheese.
(Add homemade Chilli, +£3.00, or Pulled Pork + £2.50)
Salads
Rainbow Tuna Salad £7.95
A salad consisting of tuna, tomatoes, olives, and goat cheese. Dressed with classic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad £7.95
A salad typically consisting of lettuce, croutons and shredded parmesan.
Served with a dressing made of: rapeseed oil, lemon juice, egg yolk, parmesan cheese, garlic and white pepper.
(Add Chicken or Tuna for + £2.50)
Shrimp Salad £10.95
Housemade shrimp salad with lettuce, tomato, peppers and onions. Dressed with seafood sauce and paprika.
Boat Inn Classic’s
Liver & Bacon (GF) £17.95 Our favourite main stay on the menu, served with creamy peppered mashed potato, onion gravy and parsnip crisps.
Bangers & Mash £15.95 Locally sourced pork & leek sausages served with mashed potato and parsnip crisp garnish.
The Boat Inn’s Scampi & Chips £16.95 (GF scampi available + £2) Breaded scampi tails served with chunky chips, garden peas, salad garnish & tartare sauce.
Oxfordshire Ham Egg & Chips (GF) £15.45 GF Ham, served with garden (or mushy) peas. Upgrade to a Gammon Steak for + 3.50
Giant Cod & Chips £18.95Beer battered cod fillet with traditional mushy peas, tartare sauce and chunky chips.
Pies
Steak & Ale 17.95 Slow cooked Herefordshire beef, with ale gravy, encased in a traditional short-crust pastry & puff pastry lid.
Chicken, Ham Hock & Leek 17.95 A comforting classic, filled with tender chicken, ham, and leeks in a rich white sauce. Encased in traditional shortcrust
pastry.
Spiced Cauliflower, Spinach & Lentil Pie (Vegan) 17.95 An imaginative spin on the North Indian dish ‘aloo gobi’ this pie is packed with cauliflower,
spinach, red lentils, potatoes and a myriad of different spices. Served w/ mango chutney.
Burgers & Steaks
Burgers are served in a brioche bun, with onion rings and chips. (GF bun available)
Ultimate Half Pounder Burger £18.95 8oz GF beef patty topped with mayo, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion & gherkins.
The Proper Chicken Burger £18.95 Southern fried chicken burger, topped with mayo, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced gherkins & onions.
Veggie Burger (GF) £17.95 Patty of mix veg (coated in GF breadcrumbs) Topped with lettuce, tomato & red onions. Served with a small salad garnish.
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10 oz Prime Rump Steak £26.95
8 oz Sirloin Steak £25.95
Either steak is served with chunky chips, onion rings, roasted cherry tomatoes and mushrooms. Dressed with balsamic vinegar.
(Add peppercorn, or Stilton sauce to your steak for £3.00)
For allergen advice, please ask a member of staff.