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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
7:00 p.m.
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 6 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 6 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 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Neil

    Staffordshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 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.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Boat Inn

Cannock Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire ST19 5DT

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
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