Vegetarian: Yes

Parking: In boat yard

Wheelchairs: Rough ground in boat yard

Loos: Average

 (If you're using a sat nav to find The Ferry, use postcode SO31 8AZ or it will take you to the wrong side of the river.)

The Ferry Restaurant is based in the Elephant Boatyard off the A27 near the Bursledon Railway Bridge.  As the  name suggests it was the Original Woolston Floating Bridge chain link ferry - now static and seats around 90.  Do check out their website for latest details of menus, opening times & for the history of the ferry.  Also for the evenings they have live music,

We decided to have the Al a Carte.  We were the only 4 in the restaurant last Thursday but because there was live music it was a good atmosphere.  Although there was a good selection of starters, averaging £5.95 each we went straight into the main courses which were one Scottish Beef Fillet in red wine sauce £18.50. One Polenta served with red onion marmalade and tomato £12.95.  One Fillet Sea Bass served with lemon and dill veloute £14.95.  Lastly a Lamb Shank in rich gravy £14.95.  All served with sauté potatoes and vegetable selection at no extra charge.  The portions were generous, well presented and cooked.  We enjoyed!

Our Puddings were a Bread and Butter and cream, 2 Caramelised Plums with cream and meringue, and one Treacle Pudding and custard.  All priced at £4.95 and very good.  We had 2 bottles of  Red Wine @ £12.95 and 4 coffees.

Ladies Who Lunch Scoring:

Quality of food
Variety of menu
Staff and service
Ambience, setting and decor
Value for Money

Total Yummy Factor

5/5 = Cannot be improved upon, 4/5 = Very good, 3/5 = Good,
2/5 = Satisfactory, 1/5 = Poor, 0/5 = Terrible

The higher the "Yummy" factor, the better the food & service. The higher the number of £ signs the more expensive. (Roughly one £ sign = £5 per head)