The Boat Inn-Hayton

The Boat Inn-Hayton This pub has a long-standing history in the heart of the Hayton, Retford countryside.
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The Boat Inn has been updated to keep the features of an old pub with soft touch of the new. The Boat Inn menu offering is that of a traditional pub menu with modern enhancements and seasonal changes. The Boat Inn also offers a well-stocked bar with a wide variety of offerings from cask ales, fine wines and extensive cocktail offering.

☀️🌿 Sundays Done Right at The Boat Inn 🌿☀️Looking for the perfect Sunday plan? We’ve got everything you need at The Boat...
14/06/2026

☀️🌿 Sundays Done Right at The Boat Inn 🌿☀️

Looking for the perfect Sunday plan? We’ve got everything you need at The Boat Inn.

Whether you’re craving a traditional Sunday roast, a freshly made pizza from our Pizza Shack, something sizzling from the Garden Bar & Grill, or simply a cold drink in the sunshine, there’s a spot waiting for you.

Gather the family, catch up with friends, and bring the dog along too 🐾. With spacious gardens, outdoor seating, great food, and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s the ideal place to spend a summer Sunday.

🔥 This Sunday enjoy:
🍽️ Traditional Sunday Roasts
🍕 Freshly made pizzas from the Pizza Shack
🍔 Favourites from the Garden Bar & Grill
🍺 Ice-cold drinks and refreshing summer serves

🐶 We’re proudly dog-friendly, so your four-legged friends are always welcome.

👉 Book your table:
https://theboatinnhayton.com/reservation/

📞 Call us on 01777 717 534

Good food, great company, and hopefully a little sunshine too. Join us this Sunday and make the most of your weekend at The Boat Inn. ⚓️🌿






12/06/2026

☀️ The sun is shining and the Garden Bar, Grill & Pizza Shack is open! 🍕🍻

Make the most of your Friday at The Boat Inn with ice-cold drinks, freshly made pizzas, sizzling grill favourites and the best canal-side views around. 🌿⚓️

Whether you’re catching up with friends, enjoying a family day out, or simply soaking up the sunshine, we’ve got everything you need for the perfect afternoon.

🍕 Fresh stone-baked pizzas
🔥 Tasty grill favourites
🍻 Cold drinks flowing
🌿 Beautiful garden setting

Pull up a seat, relax by the water, and let us do the rest. See you soon! 🥂

12/06/2026
12/06/2026

🌞 WEEKEND MODE: ACTIVATED 🌞

Looking for somewhere to eat, drink, relax, and keep the kids entertained this weekend? We’ve got you covered at The Boat Inn! ⚓🍻

Settle into our beautiful canal-side garden, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy great food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of family fun all weekend long. 🌿✨

🍕 Garden Bar, Grill & Pizza Shack
📍 Open:
Friday | 12PM–10PM
Saturday | 12PM–10PM
Sunday | 12PM–5PM

From freshly made stone-baked pizzas and sizzling grill favourites to ice-cold pints and cocktails in the sun, it’s the perfect spot to spend your weekend by the water. 🍔🍕🍺

🍽️ And if Sundays are all about a proper roast, our famous Sunday Roast is served alongside all the fun — piled high with all the trimmings and guaranteed to hit the spot!

🎈 SATURDAY FUN
Our giant bouncy castle will be up all day, keeping the little adventurers entertained while you kick back and enjoy the garden.

🪄 SUNDAY MAGIC
The amazing Afro Magic returns from 12:30PM–3:30PM, bringing incredible tricks, laughter, and interactive family entertainment that’s guaranteed to amaze all ages.

Why spend the weekend anywhere else?

☀️ Sunshine & canal views
🍕 Fresh pizzas
🔥 Grill favourites
🍻 Chilled drinks
🍽️ Award-worthy Sunday Roasts
🎈 Bouncy castle fun
🪄 Live magic show
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly atmosphere

Gather your crew, bring the family, and make some memories with us this weekend at The Boat Inn. We can’t wait to welcome you! 💛

11/06/2026

🥩 Thursday Steak Night at The Boat Inn, Hayton ⚓️

There’s something special about a perfectly cooked steak on a Thursday evening.

From 5pm, join us at The Boat Inn, Hayton, for our popular Steak Night and enjoy beautifully marbled, 28-day dry-aged cuts, cooked just the way you like them and served with golden triple-cooked chips and a fresh seasonal salad.

This week’s Steak Night offers:

🥩 Two 8oz Sirloin Steaks — £26
🥩 Two 8oz Rib Eye Steaks — £28
🥩 Two 6oz Fillet Steaks — £35

Not in the mood for steak? Our full menu will be available throughout the evening.

🍽 Lunch served 12pm–3pm
🍻 Drinks flowing all day
🐾 Dogs, walkers and muddy boots always welcome

Our new menu has been receiving fantastic feedback, and Thursday evenings are quickly becoming one of the busiest nights of the week.

Whether you’re joining us for a relaxed midweek treat, catching up with friends, or enjoying a date night over a bottle of wine, we’ll have a warm welcome waiting.

📍 Hayton, Retford, DN22 9LF
📞 01777 717 534
💻 theboatinnhayton.com/reservation

Steak, wine and good conversation.

Thursday, done properly.

✨ We’ll save you a seat.

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☀️⚓️ Sunshine, great food, family fun, and a little bit of magic… what more could you want this weekend?Join us at The B...
09/06/2026

☀️⚓️ Sunshine, great food, family fun, and a little bit of magic… what more could you want this weekend?

Join us at The Boat Inn and make the most of the weekend in our canal-side garden! 🌿🍻

🍕 Garden Bar, Grill & Pizza Shack Open:
📅 Friday – 12PM–10PM
📅 Saturday – 12PM–10PM
📅 Sunday – 12PM–5PM

Whether you’re craving freshly made pizzas, flame-grilled favourites, or an ice-cold drink with friends, we’ve got everything you need for the perfect weekend by the water ☀️🍔🍕

🎈 Saturday
Our Bouncy Castle will be up all day, giving the little ones plenty of fun while you sit back and relax.

🪄 Sunday
Afro Magic returns from 12:30PM–3:30PM with mind-blowing tricks, laughs, and entertainment for the whole family!

🍻 Cold drinks
🍕 Fresh pizza
🔥 Tasty food from the grill
🌿 Canal-side vibes
🎈 Family fun
🪄 Magical entertainment

Round up your friends, bring the family, and join us for a fantastic weekend at The Boat Inn 💛

07/06/2026

⚓️Our magician makes things disappear… unfortunately, your roast dinner won’t be one of them. 😋🍽️

07/06/2026

⚓️✨ Sundays are made for great food, good company, and a little bit of magic 🪄

Leave the cooking to us and settle in for a proper Sunday treat 💛

🍽️ Big Sunday roasts with all the trimmings
🥔 Crispy roasties
🤎 Rich, homemade gravy
🍷 Drinks flowing all afternoon

🪄 performing live from 12:30PM–3:30PM

Expect amazing tricks, plenty of surprises, and entertainment for all ages while you enjoy your Sunday roast.

🔥 Cosy corners, warm welcomes, and plates piled high

No cooking. No washing up. Just good food, great drinks, and a touch of magic.

🐾 Dogs welcome
🚶 Walk-ins welcome (space permitting)

Tables are filling up fast:
📲 https://theboatinnhayton.com/reservation/
📞 01777 717 534

Sunday lunch, with a little extra magic ✨

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🌧️ Is your weather app showing “absolutely not”? 🌧️If your plans for today involved sunshine, we’ve got some disappointi...
06/06/2026

🌧️ Is your weather app showing “absolutely not”? 🌧️

If your plans for today involved sunshine, we’ve got some disappointing news… 😅

The good news? The Boat Inn is warm, dry, serving great food, pouring great drinks, and doesn’t require wellies to enjoy it. 🍻🍔

So instead of staring out of the window wondering if summer has been cancelled, come and join us for a cosy afternoon.

👉 Reserve your table here:
https://theboatinnhayton.com/reservation/

📞 Questions? Give us a call on 01777 717 534

✨ Plus, don’t forget our resident magician will be here tomorrow from 12:30pm–3:30pm.

We’re hoping he can make the rain disappear… but until then, he’ll be performing some incredible magic instead! 🎩✨

See you at The Boat Inn — where the atmosphere is better than the forecast. 😉

⚓️ Father’s Day at The Boat Inn 🌿This Father’s Day, give Dad what he really wants… great food, a well-earned pint, and q...
05/06/2026

⚓️ Father’s Day at The Boat Inn 🌿

This Father’s Day, give Dad what he really wants… great food, a well-earned pint, and quality time with the people who matter most. 🍻

Join us for a relaxing Sunday filled with delicious homemade dishes, friendly service, and the warm welcome The Boat Inn is known for.

Whether you’re celebrating Dad, Grandad, Stepdad, or someone who’s always been there for you, we’d love to help make the day special.

🍽️ Freshly prepared food
🍺 Great selection of drinks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for family gatherings
⚓ Cosy pub atmosphere

👉 Take a look at our menu and start planning your visit:https://theboatinnhayton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fathers-Day-2026.pdf

🚨 Father’s Day tables are filling quickly – book now to avoid disappointment!

📲 Reserve your table:
https://theboatinnhayton.com/reservation/

📞 Call us on 01777 717 534 if you have any questions.

📍 The Boat Inn
🍻 Good food. Great company. Proper pub.

Address

97 Main Street, Hayton
East Retford
DN229LF

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 10:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 10:30pm
Friday 12pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+441777717534

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