Shepherd Neame riverside pub, The Boathouse, in Yalding, has re-opened following a £1.3 million transformation.
A new glass-fronted restaurant offers stunning views of the River Medway, and a raised exterior terrace now leads on to a large decked area for al fresco dining.
An extensive internal and external refurbishment has been carried out, with new lighting and furniture and nautically-themed décor. A snug area has also been created, offering private dining for up to 12 people.
Fresh, hand-stretched stone-baked pizzas are a speciality at The Boathouse, available to eat in or take away, along with a menu of pub classics, served from noon until 9pm, Monday to Sunday. Brunch is available from 10am on Saturdays and Sundays.
There is an extensive range of drinks on offer, including beer and cider on draught and in bottle, a selection of premium wines, spirits and cocktails, and coolers and smoothies. A new coffee station has been installed serving freshly ground Eros Fairtrade coffee, available to take away, along with a full hot drinks menu.
The car park has been expanded, now offering 24 spaces, and for customers arriving on the water, there are a number of boat moorings, along with a custom-built kayak store.
Formerly named The Anchor, the pub was renamed The Boathouse to reflect its riverside location.
The pub’s refurbishment has provided a jobs boost for the area, with new general manager, Kelly Britcher, and deputy manager, Hayley Willis, appointing 20 new members of full- and part-time staff.
Shepherd Neame’s director of retail and tenanted operations, Nigel Bunting, said: “We are delighted to unveil this exciting new development. The Boathouse boasts an enviable waterfront setting, and we are confident that it will prove a popular destination in which to drink and dine.”
