A blissful terrace, shaded by oak trees and overlooking the river, makes this 1857 hotel a memorable drink stop, even if the menu (mains $27 to $36) doesn't quite live up to its gastropub ambitions. Make a day of it, with a boat cruise from the city to the pub's own jetty.
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