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.

18/09/2026

⚓️ FRIDAY HAS LANDED… AND THE BAR JUST GOT A LITTLE MORE INTERESTING! 🍻🦪🍸

There’s something about Fridays at The Boat Inn, Hayton… good food, cold drinks, and absolutely no reason to rush home. 😉

Whether you’re joining us for lunch or making a proper evening of it, we’ve got your Friday sorted. ❤️

🦪 FRESH MUSSELS FRIDAY

1kg of fresh, locally sourced mussels — perfect for sharing, or keeping all to yourself… we won’t judge! 😏

Choose your favourite:
🤍 Classic creamy garlic & white w**e
🌶️ Spicy Sriracha cream

Served with fries & crusty artisan bread.

£34.95 for 2 people
⏰ 5pm – 8:30pm

🍺 NEW ON THE BAR — HAWKSTONE IPA

We’ve added Hawkstone IPA to our b**r line-up! 🍻

Using a combination of the finest, characterful hops, it’s a treat for the senses — with bursts of tropical and citrus, richness from the malt and a perfectly balanced hop bitterness.

4.8% ABV and ready to be poured. 🍺

Fancy putting it to the test? Come and grab a pint! 😉

🍸 GIN & FIZZ FRIDAY

Order any Double G&T and we’ll treat you to a FREE Single G&T! 🎉

Or get the fizz flowing with a bottle of Prosecco for just £20.95. 🥂

🍽️ AND YES… WE’RE OPEN FOR LUNCH!

Our Friday offers run alongside our full Gastro Pub à la carte menu, so whether you fancy mussels, a proper lunch, something from the menu or simply a drink at the bar — there’s something waiting for you.

⚓️ Fresh food. Proper drinks. New b**r. Friday sorted.

📍 The Boat Inn, Hayton, Retford DN22 9LF
📞 01777 717534
🌐 www.theboatinnhayton.com

Tag someone who needs a Friday pint… 🍺👇

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🎄✨ THE FESTIVE SEASON HAS ARRIVED AT THE BOAT INN! ✨🎄It might still feel a little early to mention Christmas… but our Fe...
17/09/2026

🎄✨ THE FESTIVE SEASON HAS ARRIVED AT THE BOAT INN! ✨🎄

It might still feel a little early to mention Christmas… but our Festive Menu & Boxing Day Menu are officially LIVE! 🎅🍽️

And yes… we’re taking bookings from TODAY! 🎉

Whether you’re planning a cosy Christmas lunch, a festive dinner with family, a get-together with friends, or that all-important Boxing Day feast — we’re getting ready to make the festive season extra special at The Boat Inn, Hayton. ⚓️❤️

Expect beautifully prepared dishes, seasonal flavours, plenty of festive cheer and the warm, cosy atmosphere you know and love. 🥂✨

🎄 Festive Menu — NOW AVAILABLE
🎁 Boxing Day Menu — NOW AVAILABLE
📅 Bookings OPEN from TODAY

📖 TAKE A LOOK AT OUR MENUS:
🎄 Festive Menu 2026:https://theboatinnhayton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Festive-Menu-2026.pdf

🎁 Boxing Day Menu 2026 :https://theboatinnhayton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Boxing-Day-Menu-2026.pdf

Christmas tables always have a habit of disappearing quicker than expected… so if you already know your date, don’t leave it until December! 😉

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🌐 theboatinnhayton.com

📍 The Boat Inn, Hayton, Retford DN22 9LF

🎅 Gather your favourite people, pick your date and let us take care of the rest.

⚓️🔥 THURSDAY NIGHT. STEAK, SPECIALS & GOOD TIMES. 🥩🍷Why have an ordinary Thursday when you can make it a proper night ou...
17/09/2026

⚓️🔥 THURSDAY NIGHT. STEAK, SPECIALS & GOOD TIMES. 🥩🍷

Why have an ordinary Thursday when you can make it a proper night out? 😉

Tonight at The Boat Inn, Hayton, we’re serving up our Steak Night from 5pm–8:30pm, alongside our full Gastro Pub à la carte menu AND our Chef’s Specials.

🥩 28-day aged, grass-fed steaks
🍟 Crispy triple-cooked chips
🥗 The Boat Inn house salad mix

Choose your cut:

🥩 2 × 10oz Sirloin — £36
🥩 2 × 12oz Rib Eye — £40
🥩 2 × 8oz Fillet — £48

Not feeling steak? No problem… 😉
Our Chef’s Specials are also on, giving you even more reasons to come hungry.

And yes — we’re open for lunch too! 🍽️

So whether it’s lunch with friends, a date night, a catch-up over dinner or simply an excuse to eat something considerably better than a sandwich…

Thursday is sorted. ❤️

🔥 Steak Night | Every Thursday | 5pm–8:30pm
🍽️ Gastro Pub à la carte menu
✨ Chef’s Specials
📍 The Boat Inn, Hayton
📞 01777717534

Tables are filling — book your table and make tonight one worth talking about. 🥩🍷

⚓️🍽️ SUNDAY PLANS? WE’VE GOT YOUR TABLE WAITING… ❤️If the weather is looking a little grey today, there’s even more reas...
13/09/2026

⚓️🍽️ SUNDAY PLANS? WE’VE GOT YOUR TABLE WAITING… ❤️

If the weather is looking a little grey today, there’s even more reason to forget the cooking, leave the washing up behind and come and enjoy a proper Sunday at The Boat Inn, Hayton. 😍

Our Sunday roast is ready to do the hard work for you — beautifully cooked meat, crispy golden roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, fluffy Yorkshire puddings and plenty of rich homemade gravy. 🔥🍽️

Bring the family, meet friends, treat yourself… or simply come because Sunday roast tastes better when someone else makes it! 😉

🐾 Dog-friendly too, so nobody gets left behind.

And while you’re here, don’t forget…

🍺 LAST CHANCE FOR BROOKLYN IPA! 🍺
We’re finishing the last barrel before switching over to Jeremy Clarkson’s Proper British Hawkstone IPA 🇬🇧

So today only, while the barrel lasts:

🍻 BUY 2 PINTS, GET 1 FREE! 🍻

Come for the roast. Stay for the drinks. Help us finish the barrel. 😏

⚠️ Tables are available today, but don’t wait until later — book now and get your Sunday sorted!

🌐 BOOK YOUR TABLE
📞 01777 717 534

Walk-ins are welcome, subject to availability.

Grey skies outside. Roast dinner inside. Cold pint waiting. Now that sounds like a Sunday. 😎⚓️🍽️🍺

⚓️HELP US FINISH THE LAST BARREL! 🍺We’re clearing the last barrel of Brooklyn IPA before we make the switch to Jeremy Cl...
12/09/2026

⚓️HELP US FINISH THE LAST BARREL! 🍺

We’re clearing the last barrel of Brooklyn IPA before we make the switch to Jeremy Clarkson’s Proper British Hawkstone IPA! 🇬🇧

So today at The Boat Inn Hayton…

🍻 BUY 2 PINTS, GET 1 FREE! 🍻

Come down, grab a pint (or three 😉), and help us empty the barrel! Once it’s gone, Brooklyn is gone — and Hawkstone is on! 🇬🇧🍺

📍 The Boat Inn Hayton

12/09/2026

⚓️ ONE WEEK IN… AND THE NEW MENU IS GOING STRONG! 🍽️❤️

Our new Autumn/Winter menu has been on the table for a week now — and we’re loving seeing so many of you already enjoying it! 🥰

If you haven’t tried it yet, this weekend might be the perfect excuse… 😉

From proper pub favourites and beautifully cooked seasonal dishes to 28-day dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and tempting desserts, there’s something delicious waiting for every appetite.

Whether you’re joining us for a leisurely lunch, a cosy dinner, a family get-together or drinks with friends, come and settle in, enjoy good food and make a little time for yourselves. 🥂🍴

And yes… the roast is still waiting for you on Sunday! 😉🍽️

📅 Tables are filling up — why not book yours?
📞 01777 717534
🌐 Book your table: https://theboatinnhayton.com/reservation/

Come hungry. Leave happy.
That’s the plan. 😉

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⚓️ SUNDAY IS SERVED AT THE BOAT INN! 🍽️There’s plenty to look forward to today… our new menu is going live! 🎉But don’t w...
06/09/2026

⚓️ SUNDAY IS SERVED AT THE BOAT INN! 🍽️

There’s plenty to look forward to today… our new menu is going live! 🎉

But don’t worry — we know some things are best left alone 😉 Our much-loved Roast section is staying exactly the same! ❤️

And to make things even better, we’ve added some new specials for you to enjoy alongside the new menu. 👨‍🍳✨

So whether you’re joining us for a proper Sunday Roast, fancy trying something new, or simply want a relaxed Sunday with good food and good company, we’d love to see you!

📅 Sunday is almost here… have you booked your table?
📞 01777 717534
🌐 https://theboatinnhayton.com/reservation/

Don’t leave it until the last minute — book your table and let us do the cooking! 😋

⚓️ YOUR TABLE IS WAITING… AND SO IS OUR NEW MENU! 🍽️❤️The seasons have changed, and so has the menu at The Boat Inn, Hay...
05/09/2026

⚓️ YOUR TABLE IS WAITING… AND SO IS OUR NEW MENU! 🍽️❤️

The seasons have changed, and so has the menu at The Boat Inn, Hayton — with a brand-new selection of dishes made for cosy lunches, relaxed dinners and those “let’s just have one more drink” evenings. 😉

From proper pub favourites to beautifully cooked seasonal dishes, delicious steaks, fresh seafood and tempting desserts, there’s plenty to discover.

Whether you’re joining us for a leisurely lunch by the canal, a family dinner or a night out with friends, we’d love to welcome you and let you try the new menu for yourself. 🥂🍴

📅 Why not book your table for this week?
📞 01777 717534
🌐 Book your table⁠

Come hungry. Leave happy. That’s the plan. 😉

⚓️ FRIDAY IS HERE… AND WE’VE GOT TWO VERY GOOD REASONS TO CELEBRATE! 🦪🍸Whether you’re joining us for lunch or settling i...
04/09/2026

⚓️ FRIDAY IS HERE… AND WE’VE GOT TWO VERY GOOD REASONS TO CELEBRATE! 🦪🍸

Whether you’re joining us for lunch or settling in for Friday evening, we’ve got something delicious waiting for you at The Boat Inn, Hayton. ❤️

🦪 FRESH MUSSELS FRIDAY
1kg of fresh, locally sourced mussels with your choice of:
🤍 Classic creamy garlic & white w**e sauce
🌶️ Spicy Sriracha cream sauce

Served with fries & crusty artisan bread.
£34.95 for 2 people
⏰ 5pm – 8:30pm

🍸 GIN & FIZZ FRIDAY
Order any Double G&T and we’ll treat you to a FREE single G&T! 🎉

Or get the fizz flowing with a bottle of Prosecco for just £20.95. 🥂

And remember — we’re open for lunch too! 🍽️
All our Friday offers run alongside our full Gastro Pub à la carte menu, so there’s something for everyone.

Good food, good drinks, good company… what more do you need on a Friday? 😉

📞 01777 717534
🌐 www.theboatinnhayton.com⁠

⚓️STEAK NIGHT STARTS TONIGHT! 🔥🥩Thursday nights just got a whole lot tastier at The Boat Inn, Hayton! 🍽️From 5pm–8:30pm,...
03/09/2026

⚓️STEAK NIGHT STARTS TONIGHT! 🔥🥩

Thursday nights just got a whole lot tastier at The Boat Inn, Hayton! 🍽️

From 5pm–8:30pm, tuck into our Steak Night, featuring 28-day aged, grass-fed steaks, served with our crispy triple-cooked chips and The Boat Inn house salad mix.

Choose from:

🥩 2 x 10oz Sirloin — £36
🥩 2 x 12oz Rib Eye — £40
🥩 2 x 8oz Fillet — £48

And don’t forget — we’re open for lunch too! 🍽️ Steak Night runs alongside our Gastro Pub à la carte menu, so there’s something for everyone, whether you’re joining us for lunch or staying for dinner.

Perfect for a date night, a catch-up with friends, or simply because Thursday deserves better than a sandwich! 😏🍷

Tables are filling up — book your table and make tonight a proper steak night!

📍 The Boat Inn, Hayton
⏰ Steak Night every Thursday | 5pm–8:30pm

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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