Pub · Bath · BA2 4BQ

The Boater

Perfectly situated directly next to the famous Pulteney Bridge, this historic Fuller's establishment boasts Bath's largest and most scenic riverside beer garden. With four distinct indoor bars, hidden cellar rooms, and an elevated dining space, it delivers top-tier cask ales and excellent contemporary pub dining.

  • CAMRA-recommended real ale
  • Dog-friendly
  • Beer garden or outdoor seating
  • Food served
  • Historic interior
  • Typical price: ££

Opening hours

Monday 11:00-23:00
Tuesday 11:00-23:00
Wednesday 11:00-23:00
Thursday 11:00-00:00
Friday 11:00-00:00
Saturday 11:00-00:00
Sunday 11:00-22:30

Hours may vary on bank holidays.

Find us

9 Argyle St, Bath

BA2 4BQ, Bath

Tel: +44 1225 464211

Official website & what's on → Google Maps directions

What kind of pub it is

Come here if you want a properly kept pint — it's on CAMRA's recommended list, which in Bath means the cellar work is taken seriously, somewhere with genuine age to it, rather than a refit pretending to be old, a seat outside when the weather allows, bringing the dog or eating as well as drinking.

  • The kitchen serves food, but hours are usually shorter than the bar's — if you're eating late, ring ahead.
  • Dogs are welcome in the bar.
  • There's outdoor seating, which fills the moment the sun appears.
  • Real ale is the reason most people come, and the range changes, so ask what's on rather than ordering blind.

Last orders shift across the week: Friday runs to 00:00, while Sunday winds up earlier at 22:30.

Getting there

The Boater is at 9 Argyle St, Bath, BA2 4BQ. It is 0.5 miles from Bath Spa station — about 9 minutes' walk at an ordinary pace. The Roman Baths are about 4 minutes' walk away. The entrance sits at what3words ///scouts.orbit.spit. Distances are straight-line, rounded, and a guide rather than a routed walk.

It opens seven days a week, from 11:00, for roughly 87 trading hours in total. The latest close is 00:00 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; the earliest is 22:30 on Sunday. The doors open in time for lunch on weekdays.

For a table or a group booking, call +44 1225 464211.

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Staying in Bath?

The Boater is 0.5 miles from Bath Spa station, so a central room puts it within walking distance at closing time.

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The Boater — frequently asked

When is The Boater open?
The Boater opening hours: Monday: 11:00-23:00, Tuesday: 11:00-23:00, Wednesday: 11:00-23:00, Thursday: 11:00-00:00, Friday: 11:00-00:00, Saturday: 11:00-00:00, Sunday: 11:00-22:30. Hours may vary on bank holidays — check the pub's website before travelling.
Where is The Boater in Bath?
The Boater is at 9 Argyle St, Bath, BA2 4BQ, Bath. That is 0.5 miles from Bath Spa station, about 9 minutes' walk. A Google Maps link on this page gives exact directions.
Is The Boater dog-friendly?
Yes. The Boater welcomes dogs — typically in the bar area. If you plan to bring a dog during food service or into a separate dining room, call ahead to confirm.
Does The Boater serve real ale?
Yes. The Boater is CAMRA-recommended and serves real ale. It is one of Bath's recognised real ale pubs in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.
Does The Boater have a beer garden?
Yes. The Boater has a beer garden or outdoor seating. Outdoor space in the Georgian city centre is limited — arrive early on warm evenings.
Is The Boater close to the city centre?
The Boater is in the BA2 4BQ postcode. It is about 4 minutes' walk from the Roman Baths, and about 9 minutes' walk from Bath Spa station.

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