Dinner Menu

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 and we will do everything we can to put it right for you. Remember: We can put it right! (Trip Advisor can’t.)

STARTERS

Mozzarella Bites GF £7.95

Served w/ salad leaves and Cranberry Sauce.

Tempura Battered Prawns £7.95

Served on a bed of mixed leaves w/ sweet chilli sauce.

Scampi & Chorizo £6.95

Scampi served on a chorizo slice with Salad leavesand Alioli

 Nachos V GF £9.95

Salted Tortilla Chips topped with mild salsa & cheese. Served w/ jalapeños & sour cream (Perfect to share).

Sides:

Garlic Bread £4.25 (Cheesy £5.25)

Chunky Chips £4.95 (Cheesy £5.95)

Beer Battered Onion Rings, £4.95

Small Salad, or Steamed Veg £3.95

MAINS

Liver & Bacon £15.95

Cooked in chef’s gravy, with onions, served with creamy mash (or chunky chips) and parsnip crisps.

Bangers and Mash £15.95

Locally sourced Pork and Leek Sausages, served with creamy mash, and parsnips crisps garnish

Quintin Bay Scampi £15.95 (Optional Gluten Free + £2 Available)

Succulent breaded scampi tails served with chunky chips, garden peas, salad garnish & tartare sauce.

Giant Grimsby Cod £18.95

10-12” Beer battered cod fillet with traditional mushy peas, tartare sauce and chunky chips.

Gammon Steak GF £18.95

A 10oz gammon steak served with chunky chips, 2 soft fried eggs & garden peas.

10oz Prime Rump Steak £25.95

Served with chunky chips, onion rings, balsamic glazed cherry tomatoes & chopped mushrooms.

(Add peppercorn, or Stilton sauce to your steak for £2.95).

BURGERS

Southern Fried Chicken Burger £16.95

With cheese on it, mayo (on top bun), salad leaves and tomato slice. Served with chunky chips, slaw & mixed salad.

The Boat Inn Half Pounder £16.95

8oz of a lovely, seasoned & GF beef burger! With mayo (on top bun), Salad leaves and tomato slice. Served with chunky chips, slaw, onion rings & mixed salad. (Optional GF: GF bun and no onion rings).

Veggie Burgers! £16.95

Meat-like patty made with a blend of plant-proteins, vegetables and mushrooms. Served with chunky chips, slaw, O. Rings & mixed salad. 

For Any Burger Add: Cheese, Bacon, Egg, or Jalapeños for only a £1.30 each.

THE PIE SHOP

Steak & Ale Pie £16.95

Herefordshire slow cooked beef with ‘Spitfire Ale’ gravy in crimped puff pastry.

Breton Chicken and Gammon Pie £18.95

Free range chicken & outdoor reared gammon. Apples and onions marinated in cider (may contain sulphites). In a grain mustard parsley sauce. It’s an orchard in a pie!

Cotswold Venison Pie £18.95

Cooked in cider with pearl onions, mushrooms, roasted garlic, herbs & redcurrant jelly. (It contains Soy)

Wild boar & Chorizo pie £18.95

With roasted red peppers, potato, beans, and garlic. A combination of smoked paprika, juniper, molasses, orange zest & a hint of dark chocolate to provide a riot of bold flavours.

Spicy butterbean pie (Vg) £16.95

Large Butter beans mixed with finely diced vegetables, in a spicy chilli sauce enhanced with cumin & coriander.

Steak & Kidney Suet Pudding £18.95

Made with traditional Suet Pastry and filled with British beef, cooked with onions and lambs’ kidneys in a rich meat sauce.

All Pies are served with seasonal vegetables, Home-made gravy and a choice of chunky chips, new potatoes, or creamy peppered mash.

DESSERTS

Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding GF £6.50

Served with a choice of cream, ice cream or custard.

Crème Brulée £5.95

Served with shortbread, whipped cream & Seasonal Berries.

Mixed Ice Cream GF £6.50 (or 1 Scoop of any flavour £2.50)

An assortment 3 scoops of vanilla, chocolate & strawberry. (1of each flavour). Also available in Vegan: Strawberry & vanilla, Mango Sorbet.

Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake £6.50

Rich chocolate fudge cake served with cream or ice cream.

Cheesecake £6.50

Usually NY vanilla, (Staff will inform if different) served with cream or ice cream.

Sundaes £7.50

Choose between Lemon Meringue or Eton Mess.

~ Hot Drinks ~

Espresso  sgl: £2.25  dbl: £2.75 // Americano: £3.00 // Latte:  £3.25 // Cappuccino: £3.50 // Tea: £3.00

Coffee liqueurs: £7.- Made with Jameson’s or Tia Maria, your choice!

~ Liqueurs & Digestifs ~   

Baileys 17% – £4.25 50ml

Blends of Irish whiskey, Cream, chocolate & vanilla. (Caramel Baileys also available)

Fine Ruby Port 20%  – £3.25 25ml, £5.95 50ml

Blended and full-bodied Fruity Ports from Portugal. Ideal for Chocolate or berry desserts

Limoncello 24%£3.50 25ml, £6.00 50ml

Delicious, tart yet sweet Lemony Italian Liqueur  

Fernet Branca 39% – £3.75 25ml, £6.95 50ml

Bittersweet herbaceous and spicy

Laphroaig Whisky 43 – £5.00 25ml, £9.20 50ml

10-year-old single malt whisky. Bold and smoky, followed by surprising sweetness

Baby Guinness Shot – £4.95 (or 3 for £12)

Nice mix of Kahlua topped with Bailey’s liqueur

A discretionary Service Charge of 10% will be added to your final bill

All our food is available to take away, just ask!

For allergen advice, please ask a member of staff.

Vg = Suitable for vegans     V = Suitable for vegetarians     GF = Gluten Free