Christmas together at The Boat Inn

Celebrate the festive season with family, friends or colleagues at The Boat Inn, our friendly, family-run canalside pub and restaurant in Stockton, near Rugby and Southam.

Our special Christmas menu will be available from 1–24 December 2026, offering a delicious selection of traditional festive favourites and comforting seasonal dishes. Whether you are arranging a family Christmas meal, meeting friends, organising a work celebration or planning a festive gathering for your club or community group, we would love to welcome you.

Set beside the beautiful Grand Union Canal in Warwickshire, The Boat Inn offers homemade food, friendly service and a warm, relaxed atmosphere without the formality of a large restaurant.

Starters

Winter Vegetable Soup

Served with warm crusty bread.

Classic Prawn Cocktail

Marie Rose sauce, mixed leaves and brown bread.

Chicken Liver Pâté

Served with caramelised onion chutney and toasted bread.

Main Courses

Traditional Roast Turkey

Served with sage and onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and rich gravy.

Roast Topside of Beef

Served with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and rich gravy.

Baked Salmon Fillet

Served with crushed new potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a creamy lemon and dill sauce.

Vegetable Wellington

Served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and vegetarian gravy.

Desserts

Traditional Christmas Pudding

Served with brandy sauce.

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Served with warm toffee sauce and custard.

Chocolate Brownie

Served with vanilla ice cream.

Cheese and Biscuits

Served with chutney and grapes. A £3 supplement applies.

Festive Menu Prices

Adults:

Two courses — £29.95 per person

Three courses — £35.95 per person

Children:

Two courses — £16.95 per child

Bring everyone together this Christmas

Our December festive menu is ideal for couples, families and larger groups. We can help arrange Christmas parties, work meals, club gatherings and relaxed seasonal celebrations beside the canal.

Advance booking and menu selections are required. Please tell us about any allergies or dietary requirements when making your enquiry so our team can discuss the available options with you.

Book Your Festive Meal

Book a Table online. For festive menu arrangements and group availability, text 07399 832047 with your name, preferred date and dining time, number of guests and whether your booking includes any children.

You can also telephone 01788 726088 or email info@theboatinnrugby.com.

Join us at The Boat Inn, Birdingbury Wharf, Rugby Road, Stockton, Warwickshire, CV23 8HQ, and enjoy a relaxed Christmas meal near Rugby with homemade food, festive surroundings and a warm welcome.