Riverside gastropub with creative, seafood-leaning cooking and warm service in a beautiful setting, but prices are premium and portion/consistency can vary.
The Maltsters Arms delivers solid neighborhood dining anchored by exceptional riverside setting and genuinely welcoming service. Food quality impresses on most visits—tender lamb, skilled seafood cookery, and reliable desserts—but inconsistent execution and portion variability prevent grade A territory. Premium pricing and occasional pacing delays are manageable trade-offs for a destination-worthy waterside location with loyal repeat clientele.
One caveat: Pricing is genuinely expensive (£18–£25 mains) which may surprise casual diners