The Boat Inn

4.3

94 Reviews

£25 and under

Contemporary British

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

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
Website
https://boatinnpenkridge.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
Cannock Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire ST19 5DT
Area
Penkridge
Parking details
None
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 94 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
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
Staffordshire
Great for brunch
Staffordshire
Good for groups
Staffordshire
Healthy
Staffordshire
Neighbourhood gem
Staffordshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Staffordshire
Lively

Review summary

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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.

94 Reviews

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Alan
Staffordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice meal in pleasant surroundings. We go often and are never disappointed. We will definitely be returning soon
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Shelly
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
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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Neil
Staffordshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Boat Inn is rated 4.3 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

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

Website
https://boatinnpenkridge.com/
Phone number
01785 715170

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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

CHICKEN BURGER WITH CHIPS & SWEET CHILLI DIP

DESSERTS

DESSERT OF THE DAY

BROWNIE OF THE DAY

APPLE PIE

VANILLA ICE CREAM

What 94 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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