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The Boat Inn, Lichfield, Staffordshire

The Boat Inn

4.6
4.6
148 Reviews
£41 and over
Contemporary British
Walsall Road, Summerhill, nr Muckley Corner, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 0BU

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Liam Dillon is chef and owner of award-winning, The Boat Inn, Staffordshire.
With previous experience in some of London’s and the world’s best kitchens, think Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley, Eleven Madison Park, Daniel, Gilt, and Tom Sellers, Story, Liam has returned to his hometown with the goal of raising the bar of Staffordshire's dining scene via the opening of his first solo venture, The Boat Inn, in 2017. Liam’s cooking is inspired by his travels in Australia where produce was king and has applied the simplicity of cooking with premium ingredients to the menu at The Boat Inn. The Boat Inn intends to open the palates of locals introducing different flavours and techniques, challenging us to think out of the box, and courting the attentions of a Michelin star.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01543 361692
  • Website
    http://www.theboatinnlichfield.com/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Liam Dillon
  • Location
    Walsall Road, Summerhill, nr Muckley Corner, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 0BU
  • Neighborhood
    Walsall
  • Cross street
    Muckley Corner
  • Parking details
    Large, free of charge, car park
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 148 people are saying

The Boat Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

148 Reviews

  1. TinaD

    Devon4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 24, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A fabulous lunch that wasn’t rushed and we even had coffees and further drinks in the garden afterwards. Shout out to a new waitress who had only been there a couple of weeks who was extra smiley and chatty. Thank you all!

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  2. VWood1

    Birmingham10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just had an amazing evening at The Boat Inn. The food was fantastic and the service first class. Can’t wait to go again - and I’m really picky. A serious rival to Birmingham’s best restaurants.

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  3. davidp

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food was as good as I expected it to be, great experience and will certainly be dining again.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Staffordshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot fault this experience

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    Derbyshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The garden menu was amazing food and the desserts were straight 11 out of 10s

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    Staffordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect, food and great service

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Staffordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daughter moving to London

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  8. AmundeepR

    Manchester2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Adrian provided us an excellent service!

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  9. ChristineB

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first visit to The Boat but it won’t be our last. Due to Covid restrictions we were seated outside which was very pleasant and it was obvious that a lot of effort had gone into making this a pleasurable experience. A grazing menu was on offer and the quality and presentation of the food was exceptional. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable, informing us as to how things are made, e.g, Cold Brew Rhubarb - made on premises ..... Can’t wait to go back when the main restaurant is open and we can try the tasting menu.

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  10. DerekB

    Staffordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great to be able to get out again The garden was nice and service excellent

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The Boat Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 148 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
  4. Walsall
  5. Walsall

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Walsall Road, Summerhill, nr Muckley Corner, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 0BU

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Muckley Corner
  • Neighborhood
    Walsall
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large, free of charge, car park
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Liam Dillon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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