The Boat House, Lambertville

I just absolutely love this place. Any chance my husband and I get a date night, we have to go here first for drinks. The atmosphere is the perfect private, cozy, and edgy setting that makes you feel immediately relaxed. All the staff and owners treat you as if you’re the most special person in the room. And the cocktails are made by the most experienced baristas I’ve ever seen who make each drink a work of art. Trust me, you need to go! Cheers.

Let me start by saying I don't often write reviews, but when I come across a true gem, I can't help but share. This place isn’t just a hidden gem—it's more like a diamond. Nestled along the beautiful canal walk in Lambertville, NJ, the atmosphere is quiet, quaint, and incredibly inviting. The moment you step in, you feel at ease, and the ambiance sets the perfect tone for a relaxing evening. The service is exceptional—attentive, friendly, and efficient without being overbearing. Every staff member made us feel welcomed and well taken care of. One standout feature (besides EVERYTHING!!!)is their charming side HOUSE, which can be rented for private events. It even has its own bar, which adds a special touch and gives you a more intimate experience. A huge thank you to the team for letting me and my family host our event at your establishment. We truly had a wonderful time and will most definitely be returning. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for great service, a fantastic atmosphere, and an all-around unforgettable experience! 5 out of 5

You can sit outside, weather permitting, but a world of wonder awaits inside; especially upstairs. This is a cocktail bar no food. Best for small parties 2-4 ppl. Date spot for sure. One of the coolest cocktail bar atmospheres we’ve encountered and a complete surprise. Alittle hard to find but call them, they actually answer the phone which was refreshing!

Small cozy intimate bar - love the atmosphere and decor! So much to look at. Perfect for our anniversary - highly recommend for for a date night or small group. For those complaining about large parties not being sat, it just isn’t always not possible, but no need for a bad review. Audrey was our bartender and she was a pleasure to talk to while we enjoyed our drinks! Can’t wait to come back!! A hidden gem!

We have been to The Boathouse a few times and since the new ownership unfortunately this place is not what it used to be! This past weekend we went with friends and were excited for our friend to see the inside of the Boathouse and were told there was no room we then asked if he could just walk around to see the uniqueness since we spoke about it. So sad that the new ownership is not friendly and turning customers away

This place is an absolute gem, worth a stop all on its own if you are driving from Philly to New York like we were. We were last here in 2012 and, while it’s under new management, we found it to be exactly the same (just as we hoped). I had the best cocktail I’ve had in years (the Rower’s Reserve, which they might have invented because I’d never seen it before) but the true stars remain ambience and service. You feel like you’re at a house party, but not one of the ones where the host forces you to play charades; instead, it’s one of the ones where you can sneak away with someone to a corner with your drink, like you’re totally alone but still part of the scene. It’s magic.

Arrived at The Boathouse for a drink with my wife. We were seated outside on the patio. Waited approximately 20 minutes for a server to come out to serve us and nobody ever came out. There was probably 5-10 guests at the time in the entire restaurant. We got up and left. Went back again this weekend with a group of 11 adults (45-60 year olds) for a drink at about 9:30 PM. When we arrived she asked how many people in our party. We told her 11 people. She said that was too many people to seat. We let her know that we could split our group up 5-6 at two tables. She said, "absolutely not, too many people in your party." We left and went on with our evening. In this poor economy I am not sure how you can turn away 11 people that want to spend $8-15 each on a drink. If there is a manager or owner out there, please let us know if this is common practice. Really strange. Oh well.

Excellent cocktails and a wonderful staff. The setting is interesting and a fun place to grab a drink. I am very happy that we dropped by for a drink!