The Bar has the main feature window which has references to the writings of J k Jerome's 3 Men in a Boat and Kenneth Grahame's, the Wind in the Willows. Look out for Toad and Ratty and thier bottle of 'pop' as they stand and watch 3 men in boat go by and the woodcutter working away on the river banks. Ben says, "I wanted to try to capture something of the history of this wonderful venue and to place a reference within the glasswork to some of the characters who were inspired by this stretch of the river. Working with stained glass has become a huge part of my work as a sculptor and I am grateful to Ben Smith (the owner of the Beetle &Wedge) for the opportunity to put this piece together. I hope that it will give a flavor of the magic that is here, right on the banks of the Thames and that visitors will enjoy the stories held within"



The main entrance has the 'Light Chamber' which feels like entering into a mini Cathedral. The oak framed extension added to the main entrance has a complement of stained glass which flows in direction and colour and was inspired by the river flowing just beyond. The sunlight fills the space with a warmth and beauty and if you catch it just right it feels like you are about to enter a small church or Cathedral.

As the owner of the pub says:

The Beetle and Wedge Boathouse is tucked away, and perfectly positioned on the most stunning part of the River Thames. The setting is like no other riverside venue which means you can switch off, unwind, and enjoy your precious time. The Beetle has played a huge part in many lives over the years and is steeped in literature history, from the Wind in the Willows, to Three Men in a Boat and not forgetting HG Well’s Mr Polly it has truly fascinated all that have discovered its true beauty. Owner, Ben Smith, has ensured that its character and charm has remained while adding his own magical touch.