The building dates from before 1860 and was historically associated with the Moulsford ferry service, which linked
Oxfordshire and
Berkshire across the Thames. The ferry remained in operation until 1967, when it ceased following the retirement of its final operator. After the closure of the ferry, the boathouse was converted for hospitality use while retaining elements of its original structure, including the slipway to the river. In 2005, the restaurant featured in filming for the
BBC television adaptation
Three Men in a Boat, presented by
Griff Rhys Jones,
Rory McGrath and
Dara Ó Briain. ==Reception==