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The Boat Inn, Penkridge, Staffordshire

The Boat Inn

4.3
4.3
93 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 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
  • Website
    https://boatinnpenkridge.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

3 COURSES £11.95

    2 COURSES £9.95

      STARTERS

      • BREADED MUSHROOMS WITH GARLIC MAYONNAISE

        • SOUP OF THE DAY WITH A BREAD ROLL

          • VEGETABLE SAMOSAS

            • BUFFALO WINGS

              MAINS

              • LITE BITE SCAMPI WITH CHIPS & PEAS

                • COTTAGE PIE WITH VEGETABLES

                  • LIVER & ONIONS

                    • CHEESE & POTATO PIE WITH SALAD

                      • LITE BITE COD WITH CHIPS & PEAS

                        • LITE BITE LASAGNE WITH GARLIC BREAD

                          • LITE BITE CHICKEN KORMA CURRY WITH RICE

                            (VEGETABLE OPTION AVAILABLE)

                            • CHICKEN BURGER WITH CHIPS & SWEET CHILLI DIP

                              DESSERTS

                              • DESSERT OF THE DAY

                                • BROWNIE OF THE DAY

                                  • WITH ICE CREAM
                                  • WITH CREAM

                                • APPLE PIE

                                  • WITH CUSTARD
                                  • WITH ICE CREAM
                                  • WITH CREAM

                                • VANILLA ICE CREAM

                                  Last updated: 14 September 2023

                                  What 93 people are saying

                                  Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                  4.3
                                  4.3 based on recent ratings
                                  • 4.4Food
                                  • 4.3Service
                                  • 4.2Ambience
                                  • 4.3Value

                                  Noise • Moderate

                                  Diners' Choice Awards

                                  • Staffordshire

                                    Best Overall

                                  • Staffordshire

                                    Best Food

                                  • Staffordshire

                                    Best Service

                                  • Staffordshire

                                    Best Ambience

                                  • Staffordshire

                                    Best Value

                                  • Staffordshire

                                    Great for brunch

                                  • Staffordshire

                                    Good for groups

                                  • Staffordshire

                                    Healthy

                                  • Staffordshire

                                    Neighbourhood gem

                                  • Staffordshire

                                    Vegetarian-friendly

                                  • Staffordshire

                                    Lively

                                  Review summary

                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                  The Boat Inn offers a "fantastic service" and a "relaxing atmosphere" perfect for family gatherings or a quiet meal. Guests praise the "beautifully presented" Sunday roasts and "excellent food" with "assertive friendly staff." With reasonable prices and a welcoming vibe, it's a "highly recommended" dining spot.

                                  93 Reviews

                                  1. Shelly

                                    London

                                    2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    2 reviews

                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Lovely Sunday roast dinner. Generous portion and great service!

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                                  2. Neil

                                    Staffordshire

                                    4 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    4 reviews

                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Always good service, great staff going next week aswell.

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                                  3. Neil

                                    Staffordshire

                                    4 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    4 reviews

                                    Dined on 8 December 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Excellent place for dinner, will definitely be going back again.

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                                  4. Karen

                                    Staffordshire

                                    1 review

                                    4.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined on 24 November 2024

                                    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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                                  5. Teresa

                                    London

                                    2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    2 reviews

                                    Dined on 20 November 2024

                                    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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                                  6. 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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                                  7. 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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                                  8. 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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                                  9. 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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                                  10. Neil

                                    Staffordshire

                                    4 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    4 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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                                  FAQs

                                  The Boat Inn is rated 4.3 stars by 93 OpenTable diners.

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                                  2 people
                                  19:00
                                  Booked 3 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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