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Ferryboat, Whitchurch on Thames

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Operator: Always One for the Road Ltd
High Street, Whitchurch on Thames, RG8 7DB (View on Google Map)
07951 880855
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An attractive 18th century country style pub, nestled in the small riverside village of Whitchurch on Thames and just a few yards from the Whitchurch toll bridge.

The pub is housed in an historic building and has an attractive ambience with an open fire in the main bar. The pub has ceased operating primarily as a restaurant and the former restaurant area will be refurbished and converted into a second bar and, when complete, the pub will have two bar areas surrounding a central serving area. Connecting the two bars on one side is a ‘snug’ area with one table suitable for seating up to six customers. Some level of basic bar food will be offered from the end of October 2026. The pub is family and dog friendly and has a car park and garden. There is also a function room awaiting refurbishment.

There is a defibrillator on the corner of Manor Road, 200m north of the pub, located on the west side of the road in a disused red telephone box.

Reopened in late July 2026 with new tenants, having closed in May 2026 after the previous tenants left. Reopened in October 2025 having closed in June 2022 following the death in May 2022 of the previous leaseholder.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Oxfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District
Last updated
Last surveyed
16/09/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Star Pubs Trading Limited
Pub ID
SOX/0480
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon ‑ 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon ‑ 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Friday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 3 times
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Ferryboat, Whitchurch on Thames.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Rebellion - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Rebellion - IPA
Rebellion - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
Rebellion - IPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Rebellion - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Ferryboat, Whitchurch on Thames.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Regular live music evenings are held
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
One medium-size step at entrance, for which a ramp can be provided. Level access around the main bar area and a fully accessible toilet. Another medium-size step up to the second bar area.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
Site closed Summer 2026 while a new site is in progress. East of Whitchurch Bridge on the south bank of the River Thames at Meadow Farm Camping Pangbourne, Whitchurch Road RG8 7DA from 24 May to 1 September; tents, roof tents and campervans only (no motorhomes nor caravans), some bell tents and two man tents with beds for hire - see https://www.meadowfarmcamping.com (400m)
Events Events
Quiz nights twice a month
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Board games
Real Fire Real Fire
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Rebellion
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Reading Buses: 43 (900 m in Pangbourne - not Sun nor public holidays); Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services): 145 (Tue only - one return journey only; the Reading bound service is before 11am. See https://bustimes.org website, and search for 145 for timetable.)
school services only are not listed
Nearby Station (550m)
Pangbourne
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU635771
Directions
on B471

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