The Boat Inn (Thrupp)
John, Jane and their team offer a warm and friendly welcome at The Boat Inn, set alongside the beautiful Southern Oxford Canal. Wherever possible all produce is locally sourced. In addition to the standard menu, there is a 'Vegetarian Selection' and 'Specials Board' so there is something for everyone. As a member of the bespoke Greene King Head Brewer’s Club, and being Cask Marque accredited, The Boat Inn houses some of the best Greene King Cask Ales, including IPA, Old Trip, and Old Golden Hen and there is also a constantly changing guest ale. There is also a very good wine list, personally selected to offer the perfect accompaniments to all the dishes on the menu. The Boat Inn has also featured a number of times in the popular, detective drama series Inspector Morse, based on a series of novels by Colin Dexter. It starred the legendary John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Sergeant Lewis. The Morse Dining Room has many photographic tributes of the episodes featuring the pub. This is a family and dog friendly canal side country pub which has retained its traditional character and local appeal. This unique and beautiful setting makes the Boat Inn an ideal watering hole for walkers, boaters and hikers to enjoy a tasty meal or a refreshing drink. The large fully enclosed garden with ‘Bouncy Castle’ is perfect for a relaxed family afternoon in the sun. The Boat Inn is the ideal spot for good food, real ales, great wines, great company, fabulous hospitality and a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
John, Jane and their team offer a warm and friendly welcome at The Boat Inn, set alongside the beautiful Southern Oxford Canal. Wherever possible all produce is locally sourced. In addition to the standard menu, there is a 'Vegetarian Selection' and 'Specials Board' so there is something for everyone. As a member of the bespoke Greene King Head Brewer’s Club, and being Cask Marque accredited, The Boat Inn houses some of the best Greene King Cask Ales, including IPA, Old Trip,read more
Facilities










Menu
Please note that the below menu descriptions are samples only. Please refer to the restaurant’s website for up to date menus and prices.

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Lunch Menu
Starters
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£4.95
Sopa Del Dia
(GF Option Available) Today’s soup served with crusty bread & croutons.
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£5.95
Thai Curry Bites
Breaded seafood cakes with sweet chilli sauce & salad garnish.
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£6.25
Prawn Cocktail (GF Option Available)
A traditional prawn cocktail served with Marie Rose sauce & crusty bread.
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£7.95
Nachos (GF)
Spicy nachos toasted with cheese & jalapeños served with sour cream. (Add hot & spicy Mexican chilli for £3.50)
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£10.95
Boat Inn Platter
Spicy chicken bites, garlic bread, scampi tails, onion rings & breaded mushrooms served with capers, dips & Spanish olives.
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£7.50
Fishcakes (GF)
Freshly made smoked haddock & Mozzarella fish cakes served with dips & garnish.
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£6.95
Scampi & Chorizo
Breaded Quintin Bay whole tail scampi with chorizo, allioli dip & mixed leaves.
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£6.95
Pâté
Chicken liver & whiskey pâté served with Melba toast & caramelised red onion chutney.
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£5.25
Whitebait
Flash fried Blanchbait served with a Garnish & Allioli Dip.
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£12.95
Fish Platter
Crispy cod bites, scampi tails, battered Panko calamari rings, crumbed prawn cutlets, salt & pepper squid chunks & flash fried blanchbait, Served with sweet chilli dip, tartare sauce & allioli.
Baguettes & Paninis
All served with a salad & a chunky chip garnish.
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£6.95
Ham, Cheese & Onion Chutney
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£7.50
Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato
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£7.25
Sweet Chilli Chicken
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£7.25
BBQ Chicken
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£7.50
Sausage & Onion
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£7.25
Tuna Mayo
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£6.95
Cheese & Tomato
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£7.50
Prawn & Marie Rose
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£6.50
Cheese & Farmhouse Pickle
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£7.25
Bacon Brie & Cranberry
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£7.25
Shredded Steak & Onion
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£7.25
Cajun Chicken Mayo
Salads
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£12.95
King Prawn & Avocado
King prawns with chopped red onion served with Marie Rose sauce with mixed leaves, peppers & olives.
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£11.95
Chicken Chorizo
Chicken breast with shredded chorizo, mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes & mixed peppers served with sweet Chilli Sauce.
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£11.95
Ploughman’s
Rustic Ploughman’s with Oxfordshire ham, mature Cheddar, three local chutneys, pickled onions, pickled eggs & celery, Finished with crusty bread, Spanish olives, apple slices & a leaf garnish.
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£11.95
Chicken Caesar Style
Chicken breast with mixed leaves, chopped red onion, cherry tomatoes, mixed peppers & croutons served with a Caesar dressing.
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£9.50
Vegetarian Caesar Style
Mixed leaves with red onion, mixed peppers & croutons served with a Caesar dressing.
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£11.50
Baked, Flaked Salmon & Prawn
Served with sweet chilli sauce, assorted leaves, peppers, cherry tomatoes & red onion.
Chef's Selection
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£11.95
Boat Inn Half Pounder
A 100% beef burger in a floured bap, served with chunky chips, onion rings a salad garnish & coleslaw. (Add bacon, Mexican style chilli, a free range fried egg or jalapeños for £1.00 each)
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£11.95
Southern Fried Chicken Burger
Southern fried chicken with Monterey Jack cheese in a floured bap served with chunky chips, onion rings, a salad garnish & coleslaw. (Add bacon, Mexican style chilli, a free range fried egg or jalapeños for £1.00 each)
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£10.50
Gammon Steak (GF)
A 10oz gammon steak served with chunky chips, 2 free range eggs & garden peas.
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£11.95
South Carolina Chicken Cheese Pot
Oven baked chicken in a BBQ sauce with bacon & cheese, served with chunky chips & peas.
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£9.95
Ham, Egg & Chips GF
Oxfordshire ham with 2 free range eggs chunky chips & peas.
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£15.95
Sirloin Steak
A 8oz sirloin steak served with chunky chips, onion rings, balsamic glazed cherry tomatoes & chopped mushrooms. (Add peppercorn, Stilton or Diane sauce for £1.50 each)
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£11.95
Spiced Italian Meat Balls
Lamb meat balls in a spiced tomato and basil sauce with tagliatelle and garlic bread.
The Pie Shop
All served with farmhouse chips, new potatoes or creamy mash & seasonal vegetables.
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£10.95
Steak & Ale Pie
Herefordshire slow cooked beef with ‘Spitfire Ale’ gravy in crimped puff pastry.
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£11.95
Steak & Horseradish Pie
Tender British steak, laced with horseradish with a full flavoured rich gravy in shortcrust pastry.
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£11.95
Country Venison Pie
Finest British venison with a red wine gravy in shortcrust pastry.
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£10.95
Mushroom, Squash & Spinach Pie (GF)
A vegan pie with sautéed chestnut mushrooms, butternut squash & spinach; in a rich tomato & red wine sauce in GF pastry.
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£11.95
Chicken & Roasted Gammon Pie
Prime British Chicken Breast & Roasted Gammon with a Rich Cream & leek Sauce in Shortcrust Pastry.
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£11.95
Lamb, Mint & Garden Pea Pie
A hearty Pie of slow Cooked Lamb in Shortcrust Pastry.
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£11.95
Chicken & Mushroom Pie
Succulent pieces of Chicken Breast with English Mushrooms in Shortcrust Pastry.
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£10.95
Jumbo Steak & Kidney Pudding
A classic British favourite.
Sides
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£2.75
Chips (GF)
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£3.25
Cheesy Chips (GF)
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£2.75
Onion Rings
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£2.50
Green Salad (GF)
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£2.95
Garlic Bread
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£2.95
Cheesy Garlic Bread
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£2.95
Mixed Garden Vegetables (GF)
Desserts
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£5.25
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Rich Chocolate Fudge Cake Served with Cream or Ice Cream.
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£5.75
Cheesecake
Raspberry & Vanilla Cheesecake served with cream or Ice Cream.
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£4.95
Mixed Ice Cream (GF)
An assortment of vanilla, chocolate & strawberry ice cream.
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£7.25
Cheese Board
A selection of Cheese & Crackers Served with Chutney & Garnish.
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£5.75
Crème Brûlée GF
With vanilla pods served with shortbread & raspberries.
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£5.75
Sticky Toffee Pudding (GF)
Hot sticky toffee pudding served with butterscotch sauce & a choice of cream, ice cream or custard.
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£5.50
Ice Cream Sundae (GF)
Warm Chocolate Brownie - Rocky Road | Lemon Meringue - Banoffee
Kids Menu
£6.50 | Simply choose a main & one of each sides.
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Chicken Nuggets
Main
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Sausages
Main
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Fish Fingers
Main
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Beef Burger
Main
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Chips
Side 1
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Mash
Side 1
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Baked Beans
Side 2
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Peas
Side 2
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Garlic Bread
Side 2
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Seasonal Vegetables
Side 2
Dinner Menu
Starters
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£4.95
Sopa Del Dia V (GF Option Available)
Today’s Soup Served with Crusty Bread & Croutons.
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£5.50
Breaded Camembert
Breaded Camembert rounds served with garnish & cranberry sauce.
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£6.25
Prawn Cocktail (GF Option Available)
A Traditional Prawn Cocktail Served with Marie Rose Sauce & Crusty Bread.
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£7.95
Nachos GF
Spicy nachos toasted with cheese & jalapeños, served with salsa & sour cream. (Add hot & spicy Mexican chilli for £3.50)
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£10.95
Boat Inn Platter
Spicy chicken bites, garlic bread, scampi tails, onion rings & breaded mushrooms served with capers, dips & Spanish olives.
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£7.50
Fishcakes GF
Freshly Made Smoked Haddock & Mozzarella Fish Cakes Served with Dips & Garnish.
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£6.95
Scampi & Chorizo
Breaded Quintin Bay whole Tail Scampi with Chorizo, Allioli Dip & Mixed Leaves.
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£6.95
Pâté
Chicken liver & whiskey pâté served with Melba toast & caramelised red onion chutney.
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£5.25
Whitebait
Flash fried blanchbait served with garnish & allioli dip.
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£12.95
Fish Platter
Crispy Cod Bites, Scampi Tails, Battered Panko Calamari Rings, Crumbed Prawn Cutlets, Salt & Pepper Squid Chunks & Flash Fried Blanchbait, Served with Sweet Chilli Dip, Tartare Sauce & Allioli.
The Pie Shop
All served with farmhouse chips, new potatoes or creamy mash & seasonal vegetables.
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£10.95
Jumbo Steak & Kidney Pudding
A classic British favourite.
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£11.95
Chicken & Mushroom Pie
Succulent pieces of chicken breast with English mushrooms in shortcrust pastry.
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£11.95
Lamb, Mint & Garden Pea Pie
A hearty pie of slow cooked lamb in shortcrust pastry.
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£11.95
Chicken & Roasted Gammon Pie
Prime British chicken breast & roasted gammon with a rich cream & leek sauce in shortcrust pastry.
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£10.95
Mushroom, Squash & Spinach Pie (GF)
A vegan pie with sautéed chestnut mushrooms, butternut squash & spinach; in a rich tomato & red wine sauce in GF pastry.
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£11.95
Country Venison Pie
Finest British venison with a red wine gravy in shortcrust pastry.
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£11.95
Steak & Horseradish Pie
Tender British steak, laced with horseradish with a full flavoured rich gravy in shortcrust pastry.
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£10.95
Steak & Ale Pie
Herefordshire slow cooked beef with ‘Spitfire Ale’ gravy in crimped puff pastry.
Grill
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£10.50
Gammon Steak GF
A 10oz gammon steak served with chunky chips, 2 free range eggs & garden peas.
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£14.95
Rump Steak GF
A 8oz, 21 days aged prime rump steak, served with chunky chips, onion rings, balsamic glazed cherry tomatoes & chopped mushrooms. (Add peppercorn, Stilton or Diane sauce to your steak for £1.50)
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£15.95
Sirloin Steak GF
A 8oz sirloin steak, served with chunky chips, onion rings, balsamic glazed cherry tomatoes & chopped mushrooms. (Add peppercorn, Stilton or Diane sauce to your steak for £1.50)
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£11.95
Southern Fried Chicken Burger
Succulent chicken breast with Monterey Jack Cheese in a floured bap served with chunky chips, onion rings, coleslaw & salad garnish. (Add bacon, Mexican style chilli, a free range fried egg or jalapeños for £1.00 each)
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£11.95
Boat Inn Half Pounder
A 100% beef burger in a floured bap, served with chunky chips onion rings a salad garnish & coleslaw. (Add bacon, Mexican style chilli, a free range fried egg or jalapeños for £1.00 each)
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£22.95
Boat Inn Mixed Grill
5oz gammon, 4oz rump, half a chicken breast, butcher’s bacon, 2 sausages, 2 free range eggs, balsamic glazed cherry tomatoes & chopped mushrooms served with chunky chips & garden peas. (Add peppercorn, Stilton or Diane sauce to your steak for £1.50)
Chef’s Selection
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£13.95
Beef Stroganoff
Classic Russian dish with strips of lean beef sautéed in a sour-cream sauce with onions, mushrooms & served with wild rice.
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£14.95
Grilled Hake GF
Hake fillet in a sweat chilli glaze with green beans & buttered new potatoes.
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£10.95
Mexican Chilli GF
Spicy Mexican red bean chilli served in a tortilla basket with fluffy rice, nachos & dips.
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£16.95
Lamb Shank
Slow cooked lamb shank with rosemary & mint gravy served with peppered mash & parsnip crisps.
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£10.50
Liver & Bacon
Pan Fried Liver, Bacon & Onions, with Mashed Potato, Parsnip Crisps & Gravy.
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£11.95
South Carolina Chicken Cheese Pot
Oven baked barbeque chicken with bacon & cheese served with chunky chips & peas.
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£11.95
Tagliatelle Con Fungi V
Tagliatelle & mushrooms, in a Gorgonzola & green pesto cream sauce with garlic bread & garnish.
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£11.95
Nutroast
Apricot & goats cheese Nutroast served with new potatoes & green beans.
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£10.95
Spicy 5 Bean Chilli GF
Mexican style 5 bean chilli served in a tortilla basket with fluffy rice, nachos and dips.
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£12.50
Butternut Squash Wellington
Butternut squash, red onion, vegan feta & cheddar, with chilli & oregano, served with new potatoes & seasonal vegetables.
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£13.95
Fisherman’s Pie
Traditional chunks of white fish & prawns in a creamy sauce, topped with mashed potato & cheddar cheese.
Pub Classics
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£11.95
Cod & Chips
Giant beer battered Grimsby Cod served with chunky chips, mushy Peas, tartare sauce and lemon wedge.
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£12.75
Scampi & Chips
Breaded Quintin Bay Scampi tails with chunky chips, garden peas, tartare sauce and a salad garnish.
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£9.95
Bangers & Mash
Butchers Pork & Leek sausages with peppered mash traditional beef gravy and parsnip crisps.
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£12.95
Betty’s Lancashire Hotpot
Traditional Hotpot topped with mature cheddar served with daily vegetables and crusty bread.
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£11.95
Boat Inn Lamb Balti (medium)
Finest Lamb in a Balti sauce served with Pilau Rice mini naan bread & salad garnish.
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£6.95
Baked Potatoes (Lunchtime Only)
Choose two toppings – cheese, baked beans, tuna mayo, chicken mayo, chopped onion or chilli con carne (hot).
Sides
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£2.75
Chips GF
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£3.25
Cheesy Chips GF
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£2.75
Onion Rings
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£2.50
Green Salad GF
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£2.95
Garlic Bread
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£2.95
Cheesy Garlic Bread
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£2.95
Mixed Garden Vegetables GF
Desserts
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£5.25
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Rich Chocolate Fudge Cake Served with Cream or Ice Cream.
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£5.75
Cheesecake
Raspberry & vanilla cheesecake served with cream or ice cream.
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£4.95
Mixed Ice Cream GF
An assortment of vanilla, chocolate & strawberry ice cream.
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£7.25
Cheese Board
A selection of cheese & crackers served with chutney & garnish.
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£5.75
Crème Brûlée GF
With Vanilla Pods served with Shortbread & Raspberries.
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£5.75
Sticky Toffee Pudding GF
Hot sticky toffee pudding served with butterscotch sauce & a choice of cream, ice cream or custard.
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£5.50
Ice Cream Sundae GF
Warm Chocolate Brownie - Rocky Road | Lemon Meringue - Banoffee
Kids Meals
£6.50 | Simply choose a main & one of each Sides.
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Scampi - Main
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Chicken Nuggets - Main
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Sausages - Main
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Fish Fingers - Main
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Beef Burger - Main
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Chips - Side 1
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Mash - Side 1
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Baked Beans - Side 2
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Peas - Side 2
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Garlic Bread - Side 2
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Seasonal Vegetables - Side 2
Pub Classics Menu
List
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£11.95
Cod & Chips
Giant beer battered Grimsby Cod served with chunky chips, mushy Peas, tartare sauce and lemon wedge.
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£12.75
Scampi & Chips
Breaded Quintin Bay Scampi tails with chunky chips garden peas, tartare sauce and a salad garnish.
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£9.95
Bangers & Mash
Butchers Pork & Leek sausages with peppered mash traditional beef gravy and parsnip crisps.
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£12.95
Betty’s Lancashire Hotpot
Traditional Hotpot topped with mature cheddar served with daily vegetables and crusty bread.
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£11.95
Boat Inn Lamb Balti (medium)
Finest Lamb in a Balti sauce served with Pilau Rice mini naan bread & salad garnish.
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£6.95
Baked Potatoes (Lunchtime Only)
Choose Two Toppings – Cheese, Baked Beans, Tuna Mayo, Chicken Mayo, Chopped Onion or Chilli Con Carne (Hot).
Sunday Menu
Starters
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£4.95
French Onion Soup, Served with Crusty Bread
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£6.95
King Prawn & Avocado Cocktail with Marie Rose Sauce and Rustic Ciabatta
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£5.25
Flash Fried Seasoned Whitebait with Alioli & Fresh Baby Leaf
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£5.50
Deep Fried Camembert Bites with Cranberry Sauce & Garnish
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£4.95
Mediterranean Olives with Oils & Rustic Ciabatta
Main Courses
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From the Carvery
Choose from - Local British Farm Assured Roast Beef Sirloin, Outdoor Reared Roast Turkey Breast or Honey Roast Gammon | Served with Homemade Roast Potatoes, Honey Roast Parsnips, Selection of Seasonal Fresh Vegetables, Cherry Stuffing, Sausages, Yorkshire Pudding and a Traditional Red Wine Gravy.
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£16.95
Lamb Shank
Slow Cooked with Red Wine & Rosemary Jus served on a bed of Peppered Mash with Parsnip Crisps. | Adult - £11.95 Child - £6.95 Vegetarian - £7.95
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£15.95
Aberdeen Angus Sirloin Steak
Served with Garlic Butter, Triple Cooked Chips, Onion Rings, Balsamic Glazed Cherry Tomatoes & Cup Mushrooms. | Adult - £11.95 Child - £6.95 Vegetarian - £7.95
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£11.75
Giant Grimsby Cod
Abbott Ale Beer Battered with Triple Cooked Chips & Mushy Peas. | Adult - £11.95 Child - £6.95 Vegetarian - £7.95
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£11.95
Mushroom, Brie, Hazelnut & Cranberry Wellington
With Vegetables from The Carvery. | Adult - £11.95 Child - £6.95 Vegetarian - £7.95
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£11.95
Nut Roast, Apricot & Goats Cheese
With Vegetables from The Carvery. | Adult - £11.95 Child - £6.95 Vegetarian - £7.95
Desserts
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£5.75
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Creamy Custard
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£5.25
Chocolate Fudge Cake with Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream
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£5.50
Sicilian Lemon Cheesecake with Cream or Vanilla Ice Cream
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£5.75
Crème Brulee with Scottish Shortbread & Raspberries
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£5.50
Banoffee Sundae
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£4.95
Mixed Ice Cream
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Address
Canal Rd, Thrupp, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1JY
Phone
01865 374279Hours
Cuisine
British