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Bateaux London

Embankment Pier | Victoria Embankment, London WC2N 6NU, England
020 7695 1800
Ranked #1,677 of 9,296 restaurants in London
3.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Price range: 111 AUD - 185 AUD
Hours:
Thu - Tue 19:30 - 19:31
Fri - Tue 12:00 - 12:01
Cuisines: European
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Dining options: Reservations
Neighbourhood: Charing Cross
Description: Looking for a different dining experience? Bateaux London, London���s leading restaurant cruise provider could be the answer. Combining unrivalled views of London from the river with delicious food, this is an experience that should not be missed. Lunch cruises last an hour and a half and are available from ��27.50 per person, which includes a set three course meal and interesting commentary. Dinner cruises, starting from ��75 per person, are a more formal affair; London���s sights are lit up at night and the twinkling lights create a magical evening. This indulgent experience lasts over two and a half hours and comprises of a four course menu. Please see menu section for cruise package options.
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ebbie1081
Gales Ferry, Connecticut
Top Contributor
73 reviews
25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

My husband and I did the lunch time cruise on the "elite" package. I highly recommend it, as you get a private two-person table right next to the window. It was really a great experience and worth the money. The package came with a bottle of water and and half a bottle of wine. We don't drink, so they let... More

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hammered66
Oxford, United Kingdom
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

My wife & I enjoyed the new years eve dinner cruise as we were served with as much wine as we could want but the food was not as good a standard as we had on a previous Bateaux cruise for our anniversary in june 2010. We docked at Embankment Pier for the fire work display which we watched from... More

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crackersX5
Buckingham, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
43 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011

Had Christmas party on the boat this week and it was a great experience. Staff were very welcoming and served drinks and the meal very well and in quite cramped areas in some places. There was a band playing and female singer entertained us as we ate. The food portions were quite small but was tasty and beautifully presented. Champagne... More

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palmpirate
Grand Cayman
Top Contributor
92 reviews
21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Taking a leisurely cruise on the Thames over a delicious lunch on a calm sunny day really show this city off. It was a crisp winters day so it was nice to be inside. The service was 'old style' English, polite and discreet. The information broadcast as we passed the different spots of interest, and there are many, was in... More

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dave.perry
sudbury
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

thoroughly enjoyed our recent trip.the trio played a great selection of popular jazz standards they were very accomplished.the food was far better than other reviews suggest mayb they have taken note of previous comments.we took advantage of the special offer rate and thought it was excellent value. the backdrop of the thames was the icing on the cake.a great night More

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KJBMTB
Reading, England
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16 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

I held my 60th Birthday Party with 60 family & friends on the reserved area of the Symphony on the Jazz Brunch on Sunday Lunchtime. It was fantastic and really good value for money. The food was extremely good for the price paid and the level of service was excellent. It would be very difficult to find a restaurant to... More

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brenda916
London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This was a present for our Ruby Wedding, and although i enjoyed the thames cruise, the meal was appauling. Poor quality ingredients, made into an uninspireing menu,tiny portions and tasteless. No choice other than vegetarian and no extras like bread rolls.we were hungry on leaving and bitterly dissapointed. Not good value for money. More

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AndieBuenosAires
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Top Contributor
68 reviews
33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I thought it would be a lovely idea to see London from the river while having lunch but it proved to be not so lovely. There are two ships, one of them modern with big windows and the other one, older with smaller windows. Needless to say, I was sent to the latter. Waiter was nice, food was ok, on... More

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MrMWarwickshire
Warwickshire
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
3
people found this review helpful

I went on a lunch cruise as part of a birthday present. How disappointing was this trip? Customer care is obviously of little importance, we were kept waiting to board for an excessive amount of time with no indication of where to wait or assistance from staff at all. The food was compared to 'school diners' by my partner and... More

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Emily Cutts, General Manager at Bateaux London, responded to this review
25 September 2011

Bateaux London is of course disappointed that Mr M’s experience did not meet his expectations. Comments of this nature are uncommon and therefore any dissatisfied guests who contact us directly are dealt with in an immediate and proactive manner. Bateaux London would therefore like to take this opportunity to clarify the nature of its lunch cruise product The majority of... More

Chilled19th
Hampshire
Reviewer
5 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

Wonderfull 3 hour cruise down river past many interesting sites to the Thames Barrier .The food, the service, (Thank you again Andras) and the live music. The whole ambience was spot on for our occasion, i would whole heartily reccommend Bateaux for that special occasion. More

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