London Showboat in City of London

Nice afternoon Cruise with the family... not as good as the evening cruise by any standards. But still worth the money

The Sunday lunch cruise was a good time - the pier is easy to find and boarding was easy and fast.It did take awhile to start getting food once we were off - everyone else was obviously starting with drinks and we choose to forego those pre-meal drinks.However once the food DID arrive, it was delicious - the tart especially. Staff went around during the main course with extra gravy but didn't get to our table with it until the end of the meal so it was a bit too slow there.We had a set 3 course menu and also had the £9 cheeseboard - which was not worth the price.The espresso martini was great, the tea was nice, and the waters are £4 a bottle (yeesh). The extra "day of" price totaled £39 although I was given the next table overs bill and ended up paying £5 over - this ended up resulting in a nice cocktail that was basically half off. Our waiter Bhuiyan was a cool dude. The live jazz was nice. The boat is very clean including the restrooms.Overall I liked the food but it was quite a lot of money for what it was - £80 per person, plus the £40 in extras. Your enjoyment will vary based off of how much of a dent in your paycheck this is.

View this as a cruise more than a nice meal and you’ll be ok. Boat is comfortable and decks offer nice photo opportunities.Service staff were very nice and friendly but does take a while for them to get to you. The organisation was not the best, turned up and had to wait in line to be seated in waiting area, then had to wait in line again to board. Why not just board first time?Food very average and not much of it, (don’t go for the pasta, you get 4 pieces only).At the end you’re offered tea, which sounds complimentary, however it will be £8 extra each on your bill added so be prepared for that.

This was a surprise birthday gift, so I was really looking forward. I arrived at 6 pm and were directed to the bar for a welcome drink. This was very watery and tasteless. A suited man then arrived and asked our names to which he told us our table number and when we would be able to go to our table. 6.30 cane, and we were able to go to the main boat. After settling in a lady came with a drinks menu, and as we had booked the platinum menu, we had inclusive drinks and food choices, she then showed us the 2 wines that where included however said nothing else was this was in contradiction to our booking to which I showed her on my phone. She said no, that's incorrect, and we asked for a manager, and hour past and no manager, so we asked again, and at 7.45pm, he arrived. He took a picture of our booking from my phone and then said that fine; however, we were now halfway through the night. Food choices were good; however, after arriving at 6 and sitting at the table at 6.30, food didn't start arring until 8 pm. This should have been made clearer on booking as we were so hungry. Now for the live entertainment if that's what you can call it. This is a 3-hour cruise musician with a guitar who arrived about 7.45 and played for 15 mins and then disappeared only to return 20 minutes at the end of the cruise so most 9f the time no live music. Would I book again? No

We had such a brilliant time today! I originally bought this as a birthday present for my partner nearly 2 years ago but then Covid hit. We’ve finally been able to book it and we enjoyed it thoroughly. Everyone was so attentive and friendly and the trip itself along the river was wonderful. Getting to see the sights and enjoy delicious food was a perfect chance to relax after a long period of uncertainty for all. We would love to come back! Thanks to all.

Perfect for any special occasion, a real treat.Just did the evening cruise with Mum and this trip is a pleasure from beginning to end. The pier side prinks, the boat, and the onboard ambience are fantastic. Not to mention the food (forgot to take a photo of dessert, too eager to start tucking in), drinks and the service.Spotting the many sites of the Thames shore is a pleasure, as is listening to the live singer. Special thanks to George, Mauricio and the lady who assisted Mum when she needed it.If you're looking for a night to remember your time in London, I recommend this trip. A minute away from Embankment tube station.

My wife and I visited the Batueux London for our 13th Wedding Anniversary and we cannot find enough plaudits. We chose the platinum option and it was exquisite… A muse Bouche to kick things off, followed by a fresh trout as a starter. The lamb as a main was tender, delicious and succulent, whilst we indulged into a decadent brownie as our desert, finished off with a cheese board. The waiter was fully attentive and provided a 5 star service. Whilst we enjoyed the food and drink, the live music helped to create a lovely atmosphere, that was just right for the occasion. My wife was treated to a song of her choice which topped off the night. Notwithstanding I cannot think of a better way of taking in the historical and iconic buildings of London under whilst the day sets into night.If you have never experienced this type of occasion then it is a must!! Highly recommended to rekindled that spark!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Such a lovely experience, amazing views, lovely staff and good food. A lovely touch with the Captain and staff there to welcome you and say good bye at the end of your trip

Absolutely beautiful. Gorgeous setting, amazing views (if sat by the window) and a wonderful atmosphere, especially helped by the live music on a Saturday night!

The dinner cruise was a wonderful experience not to be forgotten - the atmosphere was relaxed and not too stuffy, and the staff were chatty and attentive. We were lucky with the weather and there was a singer with a guitar who was excellent. The food was also delicious.The only things I would note are that the portion sizes were fairly small considering the cost of the experience, and the starters took a very long time to come out after we got on the boat.