Foxton Locks Inn
& The Old Boathouse
The perfect venue for events, day or night,
large and small – including our newly
refurbished and expanded terrace area.
Bottom Lock, Gumley Rd, Foxton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7RA
“Our party was seated on The Terrace and treated to a
fantastic view over the canal, paired with a great meal.
I wouldn’t hesitate to book again”
A special event deserves a special venue.
We think you’ll agree that Foxton Locks is a unique
and attractive waterside setting for your next event.
Located beside Foxton Locks, one of Leicestershire’s
top 10 tourist attractions, The Foxton Locks Inn &
The Old Boathouse are popular venues for birthday
parties, family gatherings, celebrations, weddings,
conferences and meetings.
If you’d like to find out more, we would be delighted
to show you around so you can decide if we have the
right venue and location for your special occasion.
You’ll then receive a proposal tailored to your
requirements.
There are also a number of menu options and
suggestions in this booklet to help you make the
right choice.
Room Options:
The Old Boathouse
Converted from a former Victorian barge renovation
yard, The Old Boathouse retains much of its original
charm and character. Totally self-contained, a
covered terrace overlooking the water opens up
(weather permitting) to offer your guests extra
outdoor space and delightful views across the canal
basin, bridges and surrounding countryside.
Capacity of the Old Boathouse
Fully enclosed / winter bookings
30 fully seated - 50 for a buffet.
Open using covered private terrace / summer booking
40 fully seated / 65 for a buffet.
Room hire charge: £100
The Terrace
The stunning newly built terrace - complete with
floor to ceiling glass windows - offers spectacular
year round views of the surrounding countryside.
With its underfloor heating and air conditioning,
whatever the weather outside, it is always a
comfortable temperature inside.
Foxton Locks Inn
Have you ever wanted to take over a pub?
Now for larger events, you can do just that. Perfect
for events of 100 people upwards, you can have
full access to all parts of the bar and the newly
refurbished Terrace with its spectacular views. Use
of the whole venue is subject to availability, public
holidays etc.
Capacity of the Terrace
Fully enclosed / winter bookings
65 fully seated - 100 for a buffet.
Capacity of the Foxton Locks Inn
Main pub and The Terrace combined
(split Terrace & main building)
120 fully seated - 150 for a buffet.
Room hire charge: £200
Charges for exclusive hire: £500
(seasonal variations apply)
All parties hiring the pub and main terrace will have
bespoke packages agreed.
Menus
Hot buffet menu
£10.95per person - minimum 30 adults
Cold buffet menu
£10.95 per person - minimum 30 adults
Mains
Selection of open bridge rolls
Please choose 2 of the following:
Chilli con carne
To include:
Beef lasagne
Beef, mushroom & ale stew
Lamb & apricot casserole
with thyme dumplings
Sweet & sour chicken
Chilled poached salmon supreme
with dill & lime mayonnaise
Hand carved ham off the bone
Hand carved English topside of beef
Chef’s freshly prepared snacks
Chicken tikka
To include:
Thai green curry
Mediterranean vegetable quiche (v)
Coq au vin
Tomato, basil & cheese pizza (v)
Three bean chilli (v)
Vegetable spring rolls (v)
Goat’s cheese & butternut squash lasagne (v)
Baked sausage rolls
Accompaniments
Please choose 2 of the following:
Baked garlic bread
Plaice goujons
Chicken bites
Breads & oils
Salad bowls
Boiled rice
Dessert options - £3.95 per person
New potatoes
Profiteroles with white Swiss chocolate sauce
Potato skins
Tart au citron with raspberry coulis
Chocolate fudge cake
Dessert options - £3.95 per person
Please choose 2 of the following:
Cheesecake
Strawberries & cream (seasonal)
Profiteroles with white Swiss chocolate sauce
Tart au citron with raspberry coulis
Chocolate fudge cake
Cheesecake
Strawberries & cream (seasonal)
A selection of cheese & biscuits - £4.95 per person
A selection of cheese & biscuits - £4.95 per person
Sit down meal
2 course £15.00pp - 3 course £20.00pp
A pre order is required one week in advance of your booking.
Drinks
Pimms Bucks Fizz
Orange juice
£3.95
£3.95
£1.50
Starters
Chef’s homemade soup of the day, freshly baked roll (v)
Wines
Crispy breaded garlic button mushrooms, aioli dip (v)
House wine from £15.00 per bottle
Sparkling wine from £21.00 per bottle
House Champagne from £35.00 per bottle
Classic prawn cocktail, Marie Rose sauce
Potted chicken liver parfait
with thyme butter, toasted brioche & red currant compote
A full wine list is available on request.
Mains
Foxton sausages, creamy mash & onion gravy
Extras
Steak and kidney pudding & onion gravy,
with chunky chips & buttered garden peas
Table linen Entertainment disco £3.00 per person
£250
Salmon supreme with hollandaise sauce,
served with green beans & new potatoes
Foxton fish pie with cheesy mash topping
Butternut squash, goat’s cheese & spinach lasagne,
with side salad (v)
Roast beef dinner - Sundays only
Desserts
Apple & berry crumble, cinnamon crust, custard
Eton mess
Chocolate brownie, chocolate sauce & ice cream
English cheese plate
Of course it’s YOUR event and you can plan it to
suit YOUR needs. If you have any dietary
requirements or other requests that are not
included here, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Please call us on 0116 279 1515
or e-mail [email protected]
to check availability for the date you require.
“Fantastic location. Tasty food with great varied menu. Dogs welcome in parts of bar. All
tastes catered for. Friendly caring staff who listen to what you want. Staff all have good
local knowledge and are happy to advise you where to visit. Would definitely recommend”
- Sue, Market Harborough
“The Old Boathouse Function Room was perfect for our sit down meal for 30 guests,
fantastic views and The Terrace was superb. The food was perfect, massive helpings and
all courses & choices well cooked and presented. All our guests were very impressed. We
couldn’t fault at all the whole experience. From start to finish, we received fantastic help
and support throughout from the management team. ”
- Steve, Leicester
By special request – funeral catering
The Old Boathouse is a beautiful setting to say goodbye
to a loved one.
Organising a funeral can be a difficult time, so allow our catering team to
take at least some of the stress out of a difficult occasion. Our aim is to
give you a sympathetic and personalised service during the day.
Under these circumstances we are able to work at short notice; all we
need is for you to confirm your menu option and an idea of the number of
people that you are expecting 48 hours before the event.
We always make sure that our buffets are generous, and we will be on
standby to ensure that if unexpected guests arrive, there will be enough
for everyone.
Facilities include:
• Fully licensed bar
• Nearby car parking
• Self-contained kitchen and toilets
• No hire charge – subject to minimum number of 20
• Privacy and dedicated waiter service at all times
Call Stephanie Hamblin on 0116 279 1515
or e-mail [email protected]
We will make it our priority to get back to you as soon as possible to let you
know about availability.
Visit our sister venue
“The setting and the food are both wonderful”
The Waterfront Restaurant
market harborough
If you have enjoyed the Foxton Locks Inn, do visit our sister restaurant,
The Waterfront Restaurant & Bar in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
The Waterfront Restaurant is a fine dining venue in Market Harborough.
Nestled in the basin at Union Wharf, it enjoys impressive views of the canal
and boats.
The inside is contemporary and comfortable with an open plan dining room
on the ground floor which can comfortably seat 65 people, and a second
dining area upstairs. In the summer months, there is the opportunity to eat
outside under the parasols at the water’s edge and take in the views.
The Waterfront is open all day, every day throughout the year with food
served every day.
The Waterfront is also available for private hire – either the upstairs area or
the entire restaurant (subject to availability).
It’s always best to book a table in advance – call us on 01858 434 702.
Please see our website for opening times: www.thewaterfrontrestaurant.co.uk
The Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, Union Wharf, Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7UW