Best River Boat Restaurants in London

Stroll down Paddington and you'll pick up plenty of interesting sights along the way, but there are none as colourful as Darcie & May Green. A corker of a boat restaurant with Australian brunch at its core, you can even hop aboard the attached boat for cocktails once you're done with grub.

Whether you're making your way to the Olympic Village or simply fancied a walk down Hackney's canals, there's a floating restaurant in East London that is worth taking the time out for. The ever-charming Barge East is a striking 114 year-old barge transformed to a sleek dining destination.

The Tattershall Castle provides a welcoming yet elegant setting for riverside dining, with the terrace outside offering some spectacular views of the surrounding city. When it comes to food? The Embankment boat restaurant specialises in British classics, with an affordable drinks menu to match.  

Bateaux London is a must-do dining experience combining fresh food with exclusive views of London and live entertainment to create one of the city's most unique river boat restaurants on the Thames. Dining here includes Sunday lunch jazz, afternoon tea and romantic date nights.

The Grand Duchess is a luxurious restaurant barge offering a seafood-focused menu from London Shell Co. Nestled in the heart of Paddington, it offers a quirky alternative to average dining and a relaxing break from city life, perfect for summer lounging on the canal.

If you're looking for a floating London restaurant that not only sits atop the river, but moves along it too, you'd be hard pushed to avoid The London Shell Co. Bringing you unique seafood plates and delicious wines, it's perfect for that special dining experience. 

If sophisticated is what you're after from a boat restaurant, you'd be hard pushed to ignore what The Yacht is serving up. Not only is European cuisine with British twangs on the menu, this restaurant boasts a prime spot on the river for those all important views.