A riverside pub near Hexham has been highlighted by Tripadvisor reviewers as one of the best places to stop for food between Hexham and Carlisle on the A69.
The Boatside Inn is in the hamlet of Warden, a few miles west of Hexham and only minutes from the A69. The traditional stone-built pub sits beside the River South Tyne and includes a beer garden and B&B rooms.
Its location makes it a practical stopping point for motorists breaking their journey, as well as visitors exploring the Tyne Valley and Hadrian’s Wall. The pub also welcomes local customers looking for a meal, drinks or an overnight stay.
What The Boatside Inn offers
The inn’s website describes a choice of relaxed lunches, evening meals and Sunday roasts, alongside freshly prepared seasonal food and regularly changing specials. It also promotes a selection of beers, wines and spirits, comfortable guest accommodation and a peaceful riverside setting.
The pub says it aims to provide a warm Northumbrian welcome to visitors exploring Hexham, Hadrian’s Wall and Northumberland, as well as residents from the surrounding area.
Reviews quoted in the report praise the venue’s cosy atmosphere, food and attentive service. Customers mentioned dishes including soup of the day, side dishes, sticky toffee pudding, raspberry crumble and fish and chips.
Reviewers praise food and service
One Tripadvisor customer said they discovered the pub by chance during a visit to Hexham and enjoyed it enough to return for lunch on two consecutive days.
“What a lovely place to eat. We happened on this place by chance on our visit to Hexham. We loved it so much we went for lunch two days in a row.”
Another review described the atmosphere as lovely and praised the food and drinks, while recommending the desserts. The reviewer also highlighted the friendly staff.
“It was delicious and just enough for us. After dinner we also ordered sticky toffee and raspberry crumble, which were amazing. Again, highly recommend this place with very friendly staff.”
A further customer said the pub was dog friendly and that staff were helpful with menu choices. The same review praised the speed of service and the quality of the food after a day involving a walk.
“Lovely cosy pub, dog friendly, staff were attentive and very helpful re the menu choices. Service was quick, and food was amazing. Worth every penny.”
Another group visiting for the first time said they enjoyed the food and friendly service. While describing the menu as straightforward pub food, the reviewers said the dishes were delicious and well presented, calling it one of the best pub lunches they had experienced for some time.
The Boatside Inn is therefore being presented as a food and hospitality stop for people travelling through the Tyne Valley, visiting Hexham or heading towards Hadrian’s Wall. The recognition is based on Tripadvisor reviews reported by the Hexham Courant, rather than a separately stated official award or inspection.