15,000 lobster rolls and counting as Boathouse Swanwick celebrates second anniversary

Two years on and 15,000 lobster rolls later and the team at a waterfront restaurant is celebrating its birthday after reopening.

Since reopening in August 2024, Boathouse Swanwick has served 32,500 breakfasts, 15,000 lobster rolls, and poured 3,850 Aperol Spritzes - and the team are raising a glass to a successful two years.

The venue, which has hosted in excess of 250 live music events, reopened after undergoing a complete rebuild and renovation, with management continuing its investment in the business.

Oliver Weeks, managing director of Ideal Collection, said: "I've been part of Ideal Collection for nearly 19 years, and in that time I've seen the hospitality industry experience incredible highs and some very difficult lows.

"From economic uncertainty to changing customer habits, and everything the industry has faced in recent years, one thing has remained constant - people still value spending quality time together over great food and genuine hospitality.

"When we reopened Boathouse Swanwick two years ago, our vision wasn't just to create another restaurant. We wanted to create somewhere that became part of the local community; somewhere people celebrate birthdays and anniversaries, catch up with friends, enjoy family meals or simply watch the boats go by with a drink in hand.”

To mark the two-year milestone, Boathouse Swanwick will host a birthday shindig on Saturday, September 5, where guests can enjoy a specially curated sharing-style menu with 90 minutes of free-flowing Ultimate Provence rose.

The event, which will have DJs between 1pm and 9pm, will have three sittings up for grabs - 12.30pm, 3.30pm and 6.30pm.

Oliver added: "Seeing so many familiar faces return time and time again, alongside new guests discovering us every week, is something we're incredibly proud of. The support we've received from the local community has helped Boathouse Swanwick become what it is today, so it feels only right to celebrate this milestone with everyone.

"Our second birthday celebration on Saturday 5th September will be our way of saying thank you. We've partnered with Ultimate Provence to create a fantastic afternoon and evening of great food, rosé and waterfront dining, and we can't wait to celebrate with our guests."

For more information about the birthday event, click here.