The boat in Coventry

I've lived in Shilton for 45 years, i went to the boat for the first time last year, the food wasn't too bad, but its so poor in there, the furniture looked like it had been there for so many years.TBH i think that the only people that highly rate this pub, are the regulars, i had a read of the reviews, and most of the positives are from people that have been going there, regularly for donkeys years. I don't want to go to this clicky public again.

Ham Baguette & real chips absolutely wonderful. Amazing amount of ham in the Baguette and the home made chips are spectacular 👌

Great quality and good size portions, the ploughman's is huge. Hard to finish it

Stopped here with a couple of friends 2 days ago, the weather was lovely so we thought we would have a cold one and the outside looks quite nice. Well one thing was right, the outside was nice but the attitude of the barmaid was appalling. She looked and acted like a sulky teenager.Not one smile, not one hello, just RUDE. Won’t be returning, I won’t justify paying their prices for the service received.

My friend and I went for lunch today, service started really friendly we ordered tuna jacket potato & chilli con carne, the meals came my tuna jacket was okay but the chilli tasted like a tin of tomatoes with a couple - and I mean a couple of bits of meat and maybe 4 kidney beans, no spice or chilli taste at all honestly the worst chilli ever!When the server came to clear the table she asked how our meals were and we told her the chilli was not good, she asked if we wanted anything and my friend said a glass of wine.When paying the bill I questioned it as it seemed a lot, she apologised and said it was someone else's and she would redo it, I asked if the second glass of wine was on there as it still seemed high, it was, I said we were offered something as the chilli was so bad, she took it off the bill.When leaving I felt like we were accosted by the server and were told she did not offer anything free - my friend asked oh what did you mean when you said you would sort it? she replied she'd told the chef but as most of the chilli had been consumed he wouldn't do anything (half had actually been consumed) she proceeded to say they were going to be a glass of wine down now and I said you should have taken the price of the chilli off the bill as it was awful, she did say there was no need for me to be rude, but to tell the truth at this point I couldn't believe how they had handled the situation and being confronted on the way out I was out of patience, I said not only had they lost the price of the wine but 2 customers who will never come back and tell our friends of this experience, the server said she would get someone as I had the impression she wanted the £3.45 back, we walked out and will not return

Used The Boat a few time as a teenager and it was a proper spit and sawdust pub. Now it's a warm and friendly place with a decent menu and selection of regular and guest beers. Food is always spot on and staff though busy always make you feel welcome. Has some historical maps and pics on the walls too which may be of interest.

My wife and me have lived in Walsgrave for over 6 years and driven past this pub many times but finally actually called in yesterday afternoon and wished we'd done this years ago. As it was a Tuesday afternoon in February it was fairly quiet but still a good smattering of locals and very friendly staff. It's a wonderful old pub that stands where the original Oxford Canal would have passed by so has the feel of a country pub. It has 2 small bars but also has good size dining areas. We didn't eat this time but will have lunch there soon as the menu has a good assortment of popular pub meals. There were 3 different real ales on hand pull which is good for a small pub. It promotes itself as dog friendly and 'boot' friendly so should be popular with walkers. For the warmer months there are beer gardens at the front, back & side and there is a good size car park out the back as well. This is a really wonderful, friendly pub that we'll certainly be calling back into on a regular basis...just wish we'd found it sooner!!

I have visited this pub on many occasions and every year around Christmas time I visit it with a group of friends for a festive meal. The food is freshly cooked and plentiful and the staff are very friendly and obliging. It is a very old building and not too large but perfectly adequate. I would certainly recommend the food. It is a popular place and in the summer months there is seating outside for drinks and food. All in all a very good establishment.

Nice local pub .friendly staff...Good food.!

Good honest food fair prices. Friendly service