Although essentially a cafe, this very popular venue sells two real ales from local brewers. Food, including the hearty (Boatman's) breakfasts, is served from 8:30 in the morning and comes highly recommended. Last orders for food, at present, is 19.30. Originally an old canal side cottage, the interior is decorated with bric-a-brac and old signs in a number of small rooms. Outside there are tables alongside the Kennet & Avon in the canal-side gardens and also three enclosed dining rooms (summer houses) as well as a narrowboat, Note - closes about an hour earlier weekdays in Autumn/Winter.