January 2024 by kenhK3681BJ
Hi. This cafe is in a great spot on the river.The food is really good,although a little expensive:If Lucas is there it?s seems to be much more efficient .Oh. And the coffee is pretty good.
November 2023 by Gilad Steinberger
Great experience
November 2023 by Catenary10
Lovely spot for meeting up with friends. We had drinks and sandwiches which were excellent. All brought to the outside table by friendly staff.
October 2023 by Dylanblues69
Lovely spot overlooking the river,but,on this ocasion very disappointed with the food.My husband had a bacon sandwich served on dry bread with over cooked bacon,and no garnish of any sort.I had welsh rarebit which was burnt on top.For the price they charge ,a total rip off!
September 2023 by D9saunders
We decided to stop for a drink but the menu persuaded us to eat . We had a Cappuccino and San Pelegrín which is what we originally wanted but on top of that we had Eggs Benedict and Baked Potato with Coronation Chicken. The food was delicious but what made this place stand out was the welcome and the friendliness of the Assistant Manager- Lucas . He was funny , charming and made the experience very enjoyable. This was my first time out following quite a nasty operation and I am certainly glad we made the effort.
July 2023 by Rosemary C
Great spot to sit and watch the towers from the veranda - inside seating area is also lovely - friendly staff great selection of cakes and lovely coffee - Welsh rarebit is fabulous
June 2023 by Zigett
Located above the rowing club, this is a rather dated cafe which serves pretty decent coffee and snacks, albeit we found the prices a bit steep. There's some outdoor sheltered seating and good views of the river. We had the feeling that if someone used their imagination and invested a little money, they could turn this place into something quite special.
May 2023 by justine m
Very disappointed how this cafe is now staff not friendly food slow and a lot more expensive than the other cafe near by. Great location and lovely outside area. But staff behind the counter don?t smile or make you feel very welcome.
April 2023 by Linda K
On the plus side a great location but the cafe is beginning to look a bit tired. On the negative side is the food. Recently I ordered scrambled eggs on toast with a side of mushrooms . I received one mushroom and on querying the mushroom quantity I was told it had shrunk?. A week or so later I returned hoping they?d had an off day. This time I decided to order scrambled eggs with bacon snd was informed by the server that it was £2.50 a rasher!! Unless things change I don?t think I?ll be going back.
March 2023 by anon6000
Great spot and generally friendly service. Food and coffee fine. However, it does look a bit tired, my table was sticky, and it smells of fried food. With a lick of paint and a deep clean, this would great. Would be reluctant to return until this is done.
January 2023 by teacher64
Wonderful, friendly staff make this restaurant somewhere to visit again and again. I come most days as it's the halfway point in my morning walk. The manager is efficient, personable and friendly and has the perfect personality for a customer-facing role. She understands how to make people feel welcome and valued. The food here is lovely: gorgeous eggs on sourdough toast and a delectable selection of cakes too if you're tempted. Come to Eight on the River - see Molesey Rowing Club rowers in action and dogs running and playing along the towpath. The terrace is lovely in good weather and gets a lot of sun, the balcony is a great vantage point too blankets and seat pads are available for colder weather, so no excuse to not be outdoors all year! One of my favourite places in Molesey. Thank you all so much!
November 2022 by bootooyoo
Had lunch here today. We?d visited a few times and had great food but today was awful. I had avocado on sourdough toast(£8). The pieces of bread were really small from the end of the loaf, the avocado was scraped across the bread like butter it didn?t fully cover the slice with a puddle of oil on top. My husband had a cheese and tomato sarnie. Filling was a slice of plastic cheddar cheese which didn?t reach the edge of the bread and a few slices of tomato. He said it was tasteless and dry. So disappointing as the portions in the past have been massive. We both left hungry. The service was not as friendly or helpful as previously so maybe this place has had a change of management it?s definitely not a change for the better!
November 2022 by Helen B
The coffee and cakes were really tasty, we will definitely go back for more. From the balcony you get a lovely view over the river and can also watch the activity going on around the boathouse. Staff were friendly and helpful.
October 2022 by Kay S
As the @pole2polenordicwalking group We have been regular Wednesday morning visitors to the boathouse for many years.
February 2022 by rowerofreviews
I regularly visit Eight on the River, whether it be for a mid-morning flat white and an almond croissant (you really must try these), something more substantial ... such as beans on toast (with cheese) or for a truly terrific choccy bite! Polite staff, excellent service in spacious cafe. Makes a great working environment for those enjoying the wfh perks. Sometimes we're treated to some killer tunes creating a great ambience. There's plenty of seating outside and blankets are also provided. Pet friendly for those with canine pals. Woof
