The Boat Inn

4.3

94 Reviews

£25 and under

Contemporary British

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
Penkridge
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Great for brunch
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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Neighborhood gem
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Vegetarian-friendly
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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 on December 21, 2024
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 December 15, 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 December 15, 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 December 8, 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 November 24, 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 November 20, 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 November 17, 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 November 17, 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 November 15, 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 November 6, 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.

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

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Cannock Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire ST19 5DT

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

The Boat Inn

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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

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