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03/08/2026

🌴☀️ BOAT & BEAN'S END OF SUMMER HOLIDAY PARTY! ☀️🌴
Sunday 30th August | From 2:00pm

Let's give the summer holidays the send-off they deserve... Rum, Reggae, sunshine and riverside vibes! 🍹🎶🌊

Join us at Boat & Bean for an afternoon packed with live music, family fun and Caribbean spirit as we celebrate an incredible summer together!

🎶 What's On?
🥁 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Old School Samba Band
Get into the carnival spirit with the infectious rhythms of live samba drumming to kick-start the party!

🎤 3:30pm – 6:00pm
Sarah Jayne
Bringing the energy as only Sarah can! Expect fantastic music, plenty of laughs, a Limbo Competition, Face Painting, and lots of family fun.

🌅 From 6:30pm
Live Music with Kelly Bourne
Relax into the evening as Kelly sings us through sunset with the perfect soundtrack to round off a wonderful day by the river.

🌴 Dress to Impress!
Dig out your brightest Caribbean shirts, flower leis, tropical dresses, sunglasses, straw hats... and yes... bring your coconuts! 🥥😂

🍹 Enjoy our selection of Rum Cocktails, ice-cold drinks, BBQ and our beautiful riverside setting while soaking up the atmosphere.

Whether you've been with us all summer or it's your first visit, we'd love you to come along and celebrate the end of a fantastic summer with the whole Boat & Bean family.

📍 Boat & Bean Riverside Café, Wateringbury
📅 Sunday 30th August
🕑 From 2:00pm until sunset

Bring your family, bring your friends, and let's make one last unforgettable summer memory together! 🌴☀️🍹🎶

02/08/2026

One of our favourite regular furry friends popped in today after a lovely walk along the riverbank with her Mum & Dad … and we loved this moment!

Lola had her eyes firmly fixed on Dad’s Hawstone IPA, looking like she was wondering if she’d finally get to see what all the fuss was about! 😂 (Don’t worry, Lola – beer is definitely for the humans!)

We absolutely love seeing our four-legged friends enjoying a well-earned rest after their adventures, and our doggie visitors always brighten our day.

Perhaps just a Pawstar Martini instead Lola (aka chicken and passion fruit flavoured broth)….

01/08/2026

🥂 Happy 22nd Wedding Anniversary, Phil & Karen! ❤️

Today we're raising a glass to two of our wonderful regular customers who have become great friends of the Boat & Bean family.

A huge Happy 22nd Wedding Anniversary to Phil & Karen! 💕

We hope you have the most fantastic day celebrating together.

Lee has been pulling out all the stops this morning with a little extra-special table service to help make the occasion one to remember!

After all, what better way to celebrate than with...
☀️ Beautiful sunshine
🥂 A chilled bottle of fizz
🍳 A delicious Boatman's Benedict
🌿 And a relaxing morning beside our beautiful stretch of the River Medway.

Thank you both for your friendship and continued support. It's customers like you who make Boat & Bean such a special place.

Have a wonderful anniversary and here's to many more happy years together! ❤️🥂

31/07/2026

🍷 Something exciting has arrived at Boat & Bean... 🇬🇧

We're delighted to welcome our beautiful new range of Chapel Down English wines to Boat & Bean!

From the crisp and refreshing Flint Dry and aromatic Bacchus, to the elegant English Rosé and sparkling favourites, there's a perfect glass waiting to be enjoyed by the river.

But that's not all...
We've listened to your feedback!

Many of you told us you'd love more flexibility, so we've made it even easier to enjoy your Boat & Bean favourites.

Our Lunch Menu and Evening Menu have now been combined into one brand new Bar Menu, served from MID-DAY!

That means you can now enjoy favourites such as:
🧀 Creamy Burrata Caprese
🥗 Boat & Bean Caesar Salad
🧺 The Ploughman's
🧀 Baked Camembert Sharing Boards
🥖 Warm Goats' Cheese Crostini
🍤 Garlic & Smoked Paprika Prawns
🇮🇹 Italian Antipasti Boards
🧀 Cheese Boards..and much more, all from lunchtime onwards.

☀️ Fancy a lie-in?

Our ever-popular Brunch Menu is now available until 3:00pm, so there's even more time to enjoy your favourite breakfast and brunch dishes before moving on to our afternoon and evening menu.

Whether you're joining us for a leisurely brunch, lunch with friends, a riverside glass of Chapel Down, or an evening of sharing boards and great company, we've got something for everyone.

📍 Boat & Bean Riverside Café, Wateringbury

We can't wait to welcome you!

🍷🧀☀️

24/07/2026

🇮🇹 A Taste of Italy Arrives at Boat & Bean This Weekend! 🍷

This weekend we're celebrating the latest additions to our evening menu, with some delicious new dishes inspired by the flavours of Italy.

Weekend Special

🧀 Creamy Burrata with Tomatoes & Fresh Basil

Fresh burrata served with tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil and a balsamic glaze.

Why not add a side of our warm rosemary focaccia to complete the perfect sharing starter?

The ideal pairing? 🍷 Our Tratturo Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC – a crisp, refreshing Italian white with citrus and orchard fruit notes that perfectly complements the creamy burrata and fresh tomatoes.

🥗 Also joining the menu...

Boat & Bean Caesar Salad

Succulent chicken breast, crispy bacon, crunchy croutons, crisp romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan and a creamy Caesar dressing. Fresh, satisfying and perfect for a summer evening by the river.

And that's not all... 👀

This is our final Italian-inspired addition before we unveil something we've been incredibly excited to share...

🇬🇧 Next week, we're proudly turning our attention a little closer to home as we introduce a fantastic new local English supplier.

We can't reveal too much just yet, but if you love supporting local businesses and enjoying quality local produce, you're going to love what's coming.

👀 Keep watching this space...

18/07/2026

A Huge Thank You! ❤️🎶

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us last night to enjoy Reptilia by the river. What an incredible evening! The atmosphere was amazing, everyone had so much fun, and we think you'll all agree... the band were absolutely fantastic! 🎸🌅

Thank you to everyone who came along, sang, danced, laughed and supported Boat & Bean. Nights like these are what it's all about, and we can't wait to do it all again.

Tonight is all about slowing things down and recovering after a brilliant Friday! Join us from 6pm for a relaxed evening by the River Medway with one of our delicious Ploughman's Boards – choose from Brie, Cheddar or Salami – or why not share a whole baked Camembert, served warm with crusty bread, perfect for a lazy summer evening.

Pair it with a cold, refreshing Cruzcampo or Hawkstone IPA, or try one of our new summer spritzes:
🍋 Limoncello Spritz
🌿 Hugo Spritz
🍓 Raspberry Spritz

No rush, no loud music tonight – just good food, great drinks and a beautiful riverside setting.

See you by the river this evening! 🌊🍻🧀🍹

17/07/2026

☀️🍹 Here Come the Spritz... 🍹☀️

Summer has officially arrived at Boat & Bean! 🌊

Joining us by the river this evening for Reptilia? Why not treat yourself to one of our refreshing new spritzes...

🍋 Limoncello Spritz – a taste of the Italian sunshine.
🌿 Hugo Spritz – light, floral and wonderfully refreshing.
🍓 Raspberry Spritz – fruity, vibrant and perfect for a summer evening.

Grab a spritz, find a seat by the River Medway, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy an evening of fantastic live music with Reptilia from 6pm. 🎸🌅

The BBQ will be fired up, the drinks will be flowing, and the riverside will be buzzing.

Who's joining us? 💛🍹🎶

Address

Bow Hill
Wateringbury
ME185ED

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 8pm
Tuesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 10pm
Saturday	10am - 10pm
Sunday	10am - 8pm

Telephone

+447387294813

Website

http://boatandbean.co.uk/

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