Riverside haven, The Boathouse in Amberley, has launched its festive set menu, and it’s packed with flavour. Leaning into its well-established reputation for incredible Mediterranean dishes, unexpectedly brilliant wine list and incredible ambiance.
This winter diners at The Boathouse in Amberley can choose from a selection of starters including Baccalà Mantecato with polenta crostini, or Wild Mushroom Parfait served with quince and toasted brioche or a delicious Veal Tartare with tarragon mayonnaise and crispy anchovies.

From the chargrill oven, there’s a choice of showstopping mains like Guinea Fowl served with chestnuts and cranberry jus, or Artichoke Galette with aged parmesan and fennel salad or Roasted Chalk Stream Trout served with blood orange, capers and almonds.
No meal is complete without choosing from a a selection of desserts such as Dark Chocolate Soufflé served with pistacchio ice cream and pistacchio tuile, or Fig & Sicilian Blood Orange Trifle or an indulgent Dulce De Leche Panna Cotta. And finish perfectly with coffee, teas & petit fours. All for just £65 per head.
The Boathouse Amberley has set the stage for a season of flavour, atmosphere, and community. Perched on the tidal River Arun in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, this independent restaurant and bar is fast becoming the riverside retreat for locals and day-trippers alike.
Created by seasoned restaurateurs Jasper Gorst and Jamie Sherriff, The Boathouse blends over two decades of London hospitality know-how with a deep love of food, travel, and storytelling. Every detail, from tables carved out of a single Lebanese Cedar to Kuba cloth from Africa and a bar crafted from old lock gate, brings character and soul to this truly unique space.
The Boathouse’s menu celebrates the best of land, sea, and season, with Mediterranean-inspired dishes designed for sharing and savouring. Guests can look forward to fish so fresh it was landed that very morning, handmade pasta rolled daily in-house, wood-fired pizzas, and a hand-picked wine list featuring boutique finds and rare reserves.
Open Thursday to Sunday for lunch and dinner (Autumn winter hours), The Boathouse invites guests to drop in for cocktails and pizza or linger over a leisurely Sunday lunch with sweeping river views. This winter, Sunday Roasts will take centre stage, showcasing premium cuts from trusted UK and Irish farms.
Houghton Bridge, Amberley, BN18 9LR Located just by Amberley Train Station
Tel: 01243 971880 | Email: info@theboathouseamberley.co.uk
Book online at: www.theboathouseamberley.co.uk