The Romance Restaurant Boat - Review
Dining tranquility, picturesque surroundings, good home cooked food, if any of this is making your mouth water, then look no further than Romance Restaurant Boat.
There are many superlatives to describe my outing on the Leeds/Liverpool Canal, different, memorable and exclusive to name but a few.
We arrived at the bank of the canal in Appley Bridge on a glorious Sunday afternoon after being invited down to sample a taste of what Romance had to offer. Owner Roger Bush has taken a lot of care and consideration in the detail of the restaurant boat and the end product is quality venue with that added quirky interest.
We set out from Appley Bridge with the aromas of our Sunday lunch drifting down the barge: the first course was a delicious bowl of vegetable soup served with butter and a crusty roll. The atmosphere was extremely relaxed and Roger is an exceedingly friendly and informative host.
There is also a chance to participate actively in the cruise if you happen to come upon a lock or two, which is a welcome novelty for any passenger.
We were gently cruising in the direction of Parbold taking in the scenery as we were served our main course of Beef roast dinner, including all the seasonal trimmings.
The restaurant boat has an extensive menu and the set menus are tailored to provide meals that are popular with everyone who dines, this makes for a smooth service from the kitchen and an excellent team of staff helps this along as well.
The roast meats are very popular and it’s not difficult to see why! We moored for a while in Parbold to take in the sights of the old mill and the rest of the beautiful village before making our way back in the direction of Appley Bridge. On the return journey we were offered a selection of desserts from Sticky Toffee Pudding with Custard and Jam Roly Poly to Cheesecake and Fresh Fruit with Cream.
The staff on board was attentive and friendly, couple this with great food and views that you
can’t buy and you’ve got yourself a first class meal out. One happy customer said, “We all had a lovely day and my dad had a great time on his birthday, I think helping with the locks made his day.
”The boat is lovely and the food was just fantastic, the whole package is ideal, so relaxing and the sunny weather arrived right on time”.
We were thrilled to be invited to sample an afternoon out with the Romance Crew and the restaurant boat should be your first choice for your special occasions or just an afternoon with a difference.
A three-hour cruise on board Romance, including a three course meal, costs £33.00 per adult.
Call Roger on 01257 421 804 to book a table, or log on to www.wiganboats.co.uk for more information.
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