My wife and me have lived in Walsgrave for over 6 years and driven past this pub many times but finally actually called in yesterday afternoon and wished we'd done this years ago. As it was a Tuesday afternoon in February it was fairly quiet but still a good smattering of locals and very friendly staff. It's a wonderful old pub that stands where the original Oxford Canal would have passed by so has the feel of a country pub. It has 2 small bars but also has good size dining areas. We didn't eat this time but will have lunch there soon as the menu has a good assortment of popular pub meals. There were 3 different real ales on hand pull which is good for a small pub. It promotes itself as dog friendly and 'boot' friendly so should be popular with walkers. For the warmer months there are beer gardens at the front, back & side and there is a good size car park out the back as well. This is a really wonderful, friendly pub that we'll certainly be calling back into on a regular basis...just wish we'd found it sooner!!

Absolutely disgusting behaviour from a staff member, went for a birthday meal with work and my 8 week old SLEEPING child and I was made to feel so unwelcome, my entire table was refused service unless I ordered a full course meal which I wouldve been willing to pay for if the bar staff hadn't been so rude. She was throwing dirty looks for the half an hour I was there. Would've slightly understood if my daughter was screaming and kicking off but she slept on me from the moment we arrived.

Really nice little pub ,exactly what we wanted and expected, proper pub grub ,huge portions and very affordable, friendly staff

I've lived in Shilton for 45 years, i went to the boat for the first time last year, the food wasn't too bad, but its so poor in there, the furniture looked like it had been there for so many years. TBH i think that the only people that highly rate this pub, are the regulars, i had a read of the reviews, and most of the positives are from people that have been going there, regularly for donkeys years. I don't want to go to this clicky public again.

Lovely local food is excellent drinks a little expensive

Great service brilliant food, a place worth trying if u like food and chilled atmosphere.

Fantastic meal with lovely staff. They can do vegan as well!

Had a lovely jacket potato, with prawns and a drink. Lovely to either sit in or outside in the garden area. Big car park behind the pub.

Excellent food, lovely atmosphere. Attentive friendly staff.

Never been to a more unwelcoming pub my young son not welcome on a quiet Saturday afternoon “he can’t come in the lounge or the bar in fact he will have to sit outside” What a welcome don’t deserve business.

Fantastic food, service and great beer

Good selection of Ales and great food. Not many places do real chips, but they do.

Fabulous food, large portions, friendly, efficient staff. Brilliant

Outstanding meal. Lovely atmosphere and friendly.

Lunch Friday 13th 2023. I had small fish chips and mushy peas. The batter was crispy not fatty nice size piece of fish, lovely chips and peas. My friend had the 10 oz gammon it must have been an 1” thick I thought it was a very thick pork chop, chips and etc, all I could think was she will never eat all that but she did, even the lovely waitress was surprised. The staff are super sadly I didn’t take their names. As everything is cooked fresh we did have to wait but we were not in a hurry, and we felt relaxed and happy on our way home. Five * should be 10. Thank you ladies it was delicious.

The landlady is absolutely lovely. But the pub is ruined as its an absolute dive. Have the nice bit with the elderly lot. Then the other side well words cant describe all of their faces on drugs and alcohol. Disrespect women the men does. Been there once and couldn't wait to leave. The food looks really lovely though.

Had another lovely meal there with my friend ,two weks in a run, always good and hot ,food tasty and staff lovely ,even took my dog in the bar ,great veing able to take her to .steak and pie the best

Only had a pint, staff friendly, surroundings very nice, will definitely be going back and next time try the food.

Great food for a local pub, lovely friendly staff.

Seemed too be a nice place staff were polite though I'm not a regular I just stopped by for a drink and a break from a decent walk I was doing tbh

Just perfect to pop round and have a leisurely lunch break from work .. such a warm and welcoming atmosphere super friendly Service and great food at reasonable price - will be retuning

Nice family atmosphere, good home made food, great traditional British pub

Good place to go for a meal all the staff are very friendly and helpful children are welcome aswell.

Stopped here on our journey further afield. Had a very nice meal in clean and pleasant premises. Friendly staff, would recommend.

Great food all fresh cooked, great ambiance we will be back.

Nice friendly pub & great value food

First time we have eaten at the boat, there was a good choice of food on the menu, my wife had the cajun chicken and I had the chilli, both were enjoyable, pleasent staff, we would eat here again.

Been meaning to go here for ages. Wish I hadn't waited so long. Good food and plenty of it.

Had the pleasure of bringing my family on Sunday and it was absolutely fantastic...Food was amazing and the staff were very friendly...Will be back very soon....

Great customer service! Lovely food. Lady serving us at the bar worked so hard! Thank you..Will definitely be returning!

What a lovely surprise . Chose to visit here for the first time with friends and was pleasantly surprised at how quirky the pub is. The lady behind the bar was very pleasant and working very hard . The food was lovely and they do proper home cooked chips. Yum yum. Definitely visit again . N from cov

Good service great beer good food table in corner tight to get in and out

Friendly, clean, airy with nice beer gardens. Car park at rear is well laid out.

Stopped here with a couple of friends 2 days ago, the weather was lovely so we thought we would have a cold one and the outside looks quite nice. Well one thing was right, the outside was nice but the attitude of the barmaid was appalling. She looked and acted like a sulky teenager. Not one smile, not one hello, just RUDE. Won’t be returning, I won’t justify paying their prices for the service received.

I have visited this pub on many occasions and every year around Christmas time I visit it with a group of friends for a festive meal. The food is freshly cooked and plentiful and the staff are very friendly and obliging. It is a very old building and not too large but perfectly adequate. I would certainly recommend the food. It is a popular place and in the summer months there is seating outside for drinks and food. All in all a very good establishment.

Used The Boat a few time as a teenager and it was a proper spit and sawdust pub. Now it's a warm and friendly place with a decent menu and selection of regular and guest beers. Food is always spot on and staff though busy always make you feel welcome. Has some historical maps and pics on the walls too which may be of interest.