The Boathouse in Dedham is known to many locals and visitors as the place to hire a rowing boat or enjoy an ice cream down by the river, but there have been quite a few changes since Cameron & Claire Marshall bought the business in March 2002.

In September 2002 after completing the first ‘season’ in Dedham, Cameron & Claire closed the Café and made the transformation from Café to Restaurant. A bar was built, a complete new kitchen added, as was gas central heating. New fixtures and fittings completed the final style of modern and contemporary yet warm and inviting.

Cameron and his kitchen brigade produce a fusion of style and flavours with items on the menu changing every 6-8 weeks, while Claire and her ‘front of house’ team endeavour to serve good food & drink with efficient friendly service. And all this, in tranquil surroundings on the River Stour.

We continue to hire out the 26 rowing boats during the summer months from Easter – September and have built a new building in order to do so. We will be serving teas; coffees, ice creams etc, and have a large outside seating area next to the Boatshed.

OPENING HOURS:

TUESDAY TO SATURDAY LUNCH: 12PM – 2.30PM

DINNER: 6.30PM – 9.30PM (10PM weekends)

We are open all year and we strongly advise table reservations are made to avoid disappointment

Taster Menu is available for Lunch between Tuesdays and Fridays and for Dinner from Tuesday to Thursday.

We do not take enquiries regarding reservations for the restaurant by Email.

Bookings can only be made by telephone or in person.