The Boathouse Cafe nestled on the banks of the River Wey is an independent cafe and restaurant serving seasonal all-day menus. Home to beautiful spaces both inside and out, this idyllic venue is perfect for a special private dinner with friends and family. The Boathouse Cafe boasts two stylish private dining rooms able to host intimate gatherings of up to 16 guests. Equally, if you’re looking to host a larger event, simply speak to the team about hiring the entire restaurant or one of its outdoor event spaces instead.
The Little Boathouse is a bright and airy private dining room able to host 16 guests around a large central table. This room boasts neutral walls, wooden floors and a Scandi feel with views overlooking the terrace. Gathering Room A is a slightly smaller option for 10 guests, where deep burgundy walls and hanging light fixtures create a cool but cosy vibe.
Menus are highly seasonal and change according to what’s fresh. When you book a private dining event at The Boathouse Cafe, the team will work with you to create a bespoke menu according to your requirements. For a flavour of what to expect on its current menu, you might like to start with a selection of nibbles, such as Padron pepper with Maldon salt, or butternut squash hummus with hazelnut dukkah and salsa verde. Starters could include whipped ricotta with spiced roasted pumpkin, green pesto and candied walnut, while mains feature Cod belly ‘schnitzel’ with burnt lemon, fresh horseradish, capers, chervil, fries and tartar sauce. For dessert, look out for tempting options like chocolate fondant with white chocolate sauce, cookie dough ice cream and honeycomb.
The team are proud of their extensive wine list which includes a curated selection of options by-the-glass if you fancy sampling a few different bottles.