The Boat House
Riverside pub and restaurant on the Medway at Strood with views of Rochester Castle. Wide-ranging menu of starters, small plates, pasta, mains, fish, sides, desserts and a Saturday breakfast buffet, plus Sunday carvery.
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The Riverside Tavern, Riverside Tavern, 8 Canal Road, ME2 4DR
Menu — 55 items
Starters
11 ITEMSSoup of the Day
Chef's soup of the day served with warm fresh bread.
£6.95
Crayfish Cocktail (gf)
Fresh crayfish on baby gem, tomato and cocktail sauce.
£8.20
Crab Cakes
Crab cakes with red peppers and cayenne, coated in crispy breadcrumbs flecked with coriander. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
£7.95
Cauliflower Wings
Cauliflower florets in a savoury coating, topped with crunchy onions, drizzled with vegan mayo & sweet chilli.
- vegan
£6.85
Garlic Mushrooms (gf)
Button mushrooms cooked in a creamy garlic sauce, grilled with cheddar cheese and served with toasted ciabatta.
- vegetarian
£7.95
Farmhouse Pâté (gf)
Farmhouse pork liver and chicken pâté, with a roast onion topping and flat toast.
£8.50
Calamari Strips
Tender strips of lightly coated calamari. Served with garlic and lemon mayonnaise.
£8.25
Moules Marinières
Mussels in a white wine, onion & parsley sauce served with warm fresh bread. Enjoy as a main for £13.85.
£9.25
Spinach & Ricotta Arancini
Crispy risotto balls with a soft ricotta, pea & spinach centre, served with roasted garlic & lemon aioli.
- vegetarian
£7.50
Crispy Whitebait
Golden fried whitebait, served with lemon and roasted garlic & lemon aioli.
£7.20
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Hearty spring rolls packed with seasoned vegetables, served golden and crisp with sweet chilli dipping sauce.
- vegetarian
£6.95
Small Plates
3 ITEMSToasted Ciabatta
Toasted ciabatta breads with your choice of filling served with a side of crisps. Choose French brie, bacon & cranberry; Wiltshire ham & Cheddar; or Pesto Verde, tomato & Cheddar melt (v).
£10.50
Ploughman's Lunch
A traditional selection of mature cheddar, honey roast ham, crusty bread, pickles, chutney & salad garnish.
£12.95
Baked Potato and Filling (gf)
Jumbo slow baked potatoes with your choice of filling: crayfish in cocktail sauce; tuna fish and mayonnaise; Cajun baked beans & Cheddar (v); or vegan coleslaw & paprika (ve).
£11.50
Pasta & Salads
5 ITEMSBeetroot, Feta, Walnut Salad
Roasted beetroot with creamy feta and toasted walnuts on mixed leaves, finished with a light honey dressing.
£13.20
Mushroom Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle pasta in a rich garlic and mushroom cream sauce, finished with shaved Parmesan and herbs.
£12.95
Red Pesto Pasta (gf)
Gluten-free pasta tossed in a rich red pesto with sundried tomatoes, finished with a sprinkle of vegan Parmesan.
- vegan
£13.95
Classic Caesar Salad
Pieces of torn cos lettuce tossed in a creamy Caesar sauce with red onion, homemade croutons and Italian hard cheese shavings. Add chicken £2.00.
- vegetarian
£13.95
Vegetable Lasagne
Roasted peppers, courgette and aubergine in a rich tomato sauce between layers of pasta, with cheese sauce & topped with cheese.
- vegetarian
£14.25
Mains
10 ITEMSHock Ham & Chicken Pie
Tender chicken & slow-cooked ham hock in a creamy leek sauce, encased in buttery pastry. Served with mashed potato, seasonal vegetables & rich gravy.
£17.95
Butternut Gobi Dhansak (gf)
Butternut squash and cauliflower in a rich spiced lentil dhansak with a hint of tamarind.
- vegan
£15.85
Boat House Burger
6oz Angus steak, buttermilk chicken, or vegan burger topped with bacon & cheddar cheese. Served in a toasted bun with chips & slaw.
£15.50
Gammon Benedict
A take on a classic horseshoe gammon steak with egg and garden peas, topped with perfectly poached eggs and finished with a rich hollandaise sauce.
£17.10
Minted Lamb Shank (gf)
Slow cooked in a rich mint gravy served with seasonal vegetables and horseradish mash.
£21.95
Slow Cooked Pork Belly (gf)
Outdoor reared pork belly marinated with olive oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper & fresh thyme & cooked slowly with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
£19.95
Smoked Duck Breast (gf)
Oak-smoked duck breast, served with creamy garlic and spring onion mash, red cabbage with apple & a savoury duck gravy.
£18.60
Beef Stroganoff
Tender strips of beef and sautéed mushrooms in a rich creamy mustard and paprika sauce, finished with cracked black pepper and served with rice & greens.
£19.85
Chicken Kebabs
Marinated chicken or plant-based 'Shicken' with peppers and onions, served with garlic flatbread, your choice of rice or chips, Greek-style salad, and tzatziki.
£15.95
Sunday Carvery
Only available Sunday. Served with a selection of seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire puddings, our famous all meat stuffing and homemade roasties from our carvery deck. Choose roast beef, roast gammon, roast turkey, or Mediterranean vegetable tart (ve). Upgrade to king size £3.
£15.95
Fish
4 ITEMSCaptain's Fish Pie
Tender chunks of smoked cod, salmon and Alaska pollock in a creamy mature cheddar cheese and spinach sauce, topped with buttery mashed potato and a ciabatta crumb. Served with seasonal vegetables and parsley sauce.
£16.95
Hand Battered Haddock
Served with tartare sauce, peas or mushy peas, and hunky chips.
£15.90
Fillet of Seabass
Crisp-skinned fillet of seabass, served with garlic-roasted Hasselback potatoes, wilted spinach, and finished with a delicate white wine sauce.
£19.95
Garlic Butter Salmon
Pan-seared salmon fillet finished in garlic butter, served with herbed diced potatoes, tenderstem broccoli and a lemon finish.
£18.40
Sides
10 ITEMSChips
£4.50
Cheesy Chips
£5.50
Cheesy Bacon Chips
£6
Sweet Potato Fries
£5.50
Camembert Nachos
£5.20
Onion Rings
£4.35
Garlic Bread
£4.95
Cheesy Garlic Bread
£5.45
Mixed Olives
£4.60
Halloumi
- vegetarian
£6.95
Desserts
11 ITEMSKentish Gypsy Tart
Homemade traditional Kent gypsy tart, served with crème fraîche and lemon curd.
- vegetarian
£6.95
Biscoff Cheesecake
A rich and creamy cheesecake with a buttery Biscoff biscuit base, infused with the warm caramelised flavour of Biscoff spread. Topped with a velvety drizzle of melted Biscoff.
- vegetarian
£7.45
Sticky Toffee Pudding (gf)
Date & toffee flavoured gluten free sponge with a sticky toffee sauce and custard.
- vegetarian
£6.25
Chocolate Brownie (gf)
Sticky, dense chocolate brownie with dark, milk & white chocolate drops served with white ice cream.
- vegetarian
£6.95
Vegan Pancakes
Fluffy plant-based pancakes served with maple syrup and fresh berries, with vegan ice cream & chocolate sauce.
- vegan
£8.95
Pistachio Semifreddo
Silky frozen Italian dessert with roasted pistachios and sea salt, drizzled with pistachio sauce and topped with white chocolate curls.
- vegetarian
£8.95
Raspberry Frangipane (gf)
Gluten free pastry base filled with raspberry jam & almond frangipane topped with raspberries, almond flakes and vegan ice cream.
- vegan
£9.95
Apple & Blackberry Crumble
Braeburn apples & tangy blackberries layered beneath a golden flapjack crumble, served with your choice of custard, cream, or ice cream.
£8.95
Caramel Yorkshire 'Pud'
A mouthwatering twist on tradition: sweet Yorkshire pudding coated in cinnamon sugar, drizzled with caramel sauce, & loaded with fudge pieces. Served with a generous dollop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
- vegetarian
£6.95
Classic Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked sponge layered with rich mascarpone cream, finished with a light cocoa dusting.
- vegetarian
£7.45
Luxury Ice Cream
Creamy indulgence. Choose from double chocolate, strawberries & cream, or salted caramel & honeycomb, served with a hazelnut wafer.
- vegetarian
£4.25
Breakfast Buffet
1 ITEMSaturday Breakfast Buffet
Saturday 8am-11am. Unlimited cooked items (bacon, sausages, eggs, hash browns, black pudding, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans) and continental options (croissants, pastries, cereals, yogurt, porridge, fruits, beverages). Adults £12.50, children £8.50.
- vegetarian
£12.50 (adult; children £8.50)
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