The Old Boathouse

4.4 ( 1398 reviews )
Checking... 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM See Hours
Leazes St, Amble, Morpeth NE65 0AA, United Kingdom
+44 1665 711232

The Old Boathouse, nestled along Leazes St in Amble, is a seafood lover’s paradise that consistently dazzles its diners. Celebrated for its stunning waterfront views and warm ambiance, the restaurant has garnered rave reviews from those who have dined here. Patrons like Eddie Williams have praised its diverse menu and the spectacular presentation of dishes that explode with flavor, making it a go-to spot for special occasions.

On a sunny May Day, a group indulged in the famed haddock and chips, which received acclaim for being among the best they’ve tasted, complemented by homemade tartare sauce. Families are also catered to, as evidenced by Jenny Hughes’ experience where even the kids’ fish and chips were considered the best ever by her 7-year-old.

The variety doesn’t end with the standard menu; customers rave about the specials featuring locally sourced seafood, such as the impressive sharing platter highlighted by Phil Keighley. Not only is the food exemplary, but the friendly, attentive staff enhance the overall dining experience, making each visit memorable. With fair pricing and an unforgettable culinary journey, The Old Boathouse is a must-visit destination for seafood aficionados looking to indulge by the sea.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
    • No takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Has free water refills
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Reservations required
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Paid parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For The Old Boathouse

Eddie Williams
Jun 5,2025
We visited for my birthday and was not disappointed at all. The selection was great, with several optional specials on the board too. When the food arrived it was spectacular. Full of flavour, looked amazing and tasted great. Will definitely be going back
MrPlot19
May 31,2025
Lovely May Day, five of us decided to eat here over looking the sea, we all ordered the same haddock and chips with mushy peas and homemade tartare sauce. It was a lovely fresh fish, chips some of the best I have had, great peas and homemade tartare sauce,All five of us really rated here, freshness of the food, the place it’s self and great friendly staff. Mine 27.20 inc coffee, all said it was good value.
Jenny Hughes
May 28,2025
We came for lunch & had a range of dishes which were ALL absolutely outstanding! Even the kids fish and chips got praised as the best fish our 7 year old has ever eaten! So good we came back again the next day!
Isla Muir
May 3,2025
Beautiful place right on the pier. Servers was amazing and they said we could get our fish without the heads. Would definitely look at the special menu as all the fish options were of the special menu. Would come back again.
Phil Keighley
Apr 28,2025
Enjoyed a wonderful meal whilst visiting Northumberland. A lovely location by the harbour, warm and friendly welcome, great service, and above all superb food! We went for the seafood sharing platter (pictured) and it was wonderful. A great variety of fresh locally caught fish, mussels and lobster. And for the size of the platter, it was very good value - our only problem was we couldn’t quite finish it all but we gave it a damn good go! Highly recommended and we will definitely return.
Elliott Hall
Apr 26,2025
The food was impeccable! Incredibly tasty with very good service. The decor was beautiful and so was the views and the food. We were at in a corner table which really did feel like the best seat in the house. The food arrived quickly and promptly, including any extras such as drinks and sides. The seafood was so fresh and cooked to perfection, In our party we had two lobsters, muscles (which were the largest I'd ever eaten!), Hake and king prawns. All was to die for. Was certainly an expensive meal, but I didn't feel short changed at all! Would come back if we ever got the chance - make sure to book as it's a very busy place, you can tell they've really cracked the service and food. Thank you for a wonderful evening on our last evening of our holiday!
Suzanne Sharp
Mar 16,2025
We ate at The Old Boat House on the first night of our three night stay in Amble. Definitely a good choice. The choice of fish dishes was great and tasted amazing. I had the fish and chips and my husband had the Makeral off the specials board. We hadn't booked but they managed to squeeze us in. I would definitely recommend booking as its a very popular restaurant. We visited the second evening just for drinks and spent a few hours sat outside enjoying the nice weather. We visited again on the third night with the intention of just having drinks but again it was such a lovely evening one drink turned into three so we decided to stay and ordered pizza, which was just as good. The staff are so welcoming and chatty. Nothing is too much for them. I can highly recommend a visit.
Jake Ross
Mar 7,2025
Fantastic choice for excellent fresh seafood, served up in simple, creative and delicious ways. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and service, and exquisite views across the harbour. Highly recommended - we'll definitely be coming back.

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