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The Boat Inn, Penkridge, Staffordshire

The Boat Inn

4.2
4.2
90 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary British

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2+ people
21:30
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Charming
Welcome to The Boat Inn.

The Boat Inn Penkridge was built at the same time as the Staffs and Worcs Canal in 1779 and is one of the old ‘Gateways’ to the Village, for many years it was the first or last stopping point, as locals and visitors travelled along the Cannock Road.

Now a modernised Gastro-Pub & Restaurant, serving a range of menus including traditional hearty British meals, Bottomless Brunch, Afternoon Teas and Sunday Roasts.

We hope to see you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01785 715170
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boat Inn offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with "fantastic service" and "beautiful food." Guests appreciate the accommodating staff, especially for those with special needs. Known for its "excellent family Sunday lunch" and reasonable prices, it's a great spot for a relaxing meal. While there are some service inconsistencies, the overall experience remains positive and valued.

90 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Staffordshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely Sunday lunch. Good sized portions. Good food all fresh and tasty.

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  2. Teresa

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely food with lots of choice. Staff are fab too.

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  3. Sarah

    Staffordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant service, food was excellent 👌 well worth the money. Will definitely be visiting again

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  4. Lucy

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating here, we’ll be returning, food was beautiful.

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  5. Teresa

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

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  6. Derek

    Staffordshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really delicious food with good service. Would recommend but hope they close connecting door to bar, but maybe that's me being picky! Definitely would go back.

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  7. Neil

    Staffordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely pub for lunch very friendly staff good service, nice food.

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  8. faram

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service , and great choice of food Our first visit but definitely won't be our last

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  9. Neil

    Staffordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very nice meal yesterday, really pleasant place to go, this was the second time we have been and it has been really good both times, will definitely be going back again.

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  10. Trace

    Staffordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend, such a lovely place to relax and have a lovely meal. Excellent food, very assertive friendly staff and always made to feel welcome. Plenty selection of food to chose from and great quality. Very responsibly priced, would like to suggest a little more selection of desserts. This is a wheelchair friendly establishment, as I have taken my mother there and they were more than accommodating towards her, opening a separate entrance for easy access. So please ignore posts that say it isn't, as this is simply not true.

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FAQs

The Boat Inn is rated 4.2 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2+ people
21:30
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Boat Inn

Cannock Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire ST19 5DT

Additional information

  • Area
    Penkridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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