The Boarding House
Howwood, Johnstone
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In short: The Boarding House is a gastropub in Johnstone, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 915 Google reviews, with dogs welcome.
Details checked · source: Google Places
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About The Boarding House
The Boarding House is a gastropub on Main Street in Howwood serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner alongside coffee, beer, wine and cocktails. The menu includes burgers and macaroni cheese, with vegetarian options and a children's menu available. Portions are reported as generous.
The venue has outdoor seating, takes bookings and welcomes dogs and children. Staff are noted for friendliness and attentiveness, though service can be slow at times. Dine-in only.
Menu & facilities
For the current menu and prices, see The Boarding House's own website.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
What's nearby
- LM Autos next door
- Howwood Park 150m away
- Coffee & Cream 150m away
- The Howwood Village Store 200m away
- Howwood Parish Church 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners say this restaurant offers delicious food, including hearty burgers and macaroni cheese, with generous portions and a wide variety of choices on the menus. They also highlight the excellent value, friendly and attentive staff, and the warm, relaxed, and clean atmosphere.
Some reviews mention the service can be slow.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (915 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- Pass
- Destination
- Johnstone
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of The Boarding House?
The Boarding House is open Mon–Thu 12pm–10pm; Fri 12pm–1am; Sat 10am–1am; Sun 10am–10pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is The Boarding House any good?
The Boarding House is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 915 Google reviews.
Is The Boarding House dog-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at The Boarding House.
Is The Boarding House good for children?
Yes, The Boarding House is listed as good for children. There is a children's menu.
Can you book a table at The Boarding House?
Yes, The Boarding House takes reservations.
Does The Boarding House have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Boarding House serves vegetarian food.
Does The Boarding House have outdoor seating?
Yes, there is outdoor seating.
Is The Boarding House wheelchair accessible?
The Boarding House has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.
Is there parking at The Boarding House?
Yes: free car park, paid car park and free street parking.
How do I contact The Boarding House?
Call The Boarding House on +44 1505 703119.