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Restaurant - The Boat, Lichfield, Staffordshire

The Boat

5 (81)
£41 and over
Contemporary British
Walsall Road, Summerhill, nr Muckley Corner, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 0BU

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The Boat

5
£41 and over
Contemporary British
Lichfield

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for fine wines
Settled amongst the urban landscape and Staffordshire canal side, the boat is a one Michelin starred restaurant and micro-farm by chef Liam Dillon.

An ethos of seasonal, sustainable living is reflected in our casual fine-dining experiences with an honest approach to modern British cooking.

Inspired by the land and local surroundings, we utilise our space to inspire and refine our menus whilst innovating towards protecting the future.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sat 12:30 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Contact
    dine@theboat.restaurant
  • Website
    https://theboat.restaurant/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Liam Dillon
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: 01543 361692

Experiences

  • New Years Eve Dinner

    £25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 10 people

    Dec 31, 2026 only
    Join us on New Year's Eve for an early dinner service. Tables are available to book between 5:30pm and 7.00pm for our New Year's Eve menu comprising of an arrival glass of Champagne, snacks and breads, followed by our special 4 course dinner. Our evening is priced at £150 per person, with a £25 deposit per person payable on booking.
    New Years Eve Dinner Photo

  • Tasting Menu - £125 per person

    £125.00 per person

    1 - 10 people

    Multiple dates available
    Our Tasting Menu is priced at £125 per person and is available for lunch and dinner service. Our tasting menu ebbs and flows with the seasons, as the team evolve and develop our favourite dishes, and feel inspired to create new ones. We look forward to welcoming you to the boat.

  • Chef's Table - £150 per person

    £150.00 per person

    1 - 10 people

    Multiple dates available
    An intimate experience in the heart of the restaurant. With a first hand view of the activity in the kitchen. Our Chef's Table experience menu is our full tasting menu.

Private dining

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Boat.

5

5.0
(81)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Staffordshire

    Best Overall

  • Staffordshire

    Best Food

  • Staffordshire

    Best Service

  • Staffordshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Staffordshire

    Best Value

  • Staffordshire

    Good for business meals

  • Staffordshire

    Healthy

  • Staffordshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Staffordshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Staffordshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Staffordshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Boat offers a "fantastic experience" with "outstanding" food and service. Diners enjoy the exquisite tasting menu, highlighted by intricate dishes and "superb" wine pairings. The ambiance is "elegant yet relaxed," featuring a beautiful decor post-refurbishment. Staff are "attentive" and "knowledgeable," making it a perfect spot for special occasions.
81 Reviews

  1. Nicky

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, couldn’t fault it! Service superb and being on chef’s table was special, great view of chefs doing what they do best!

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  2. Tracy

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb from start to finish. Fantastic food, lovely staff, great atmosphere, we loved it and would highly recommend

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  3. Chris

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent experience at The Boat. Food was very good, portions just right, creative presentation and excellent service, will be back

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  4. Helen

    Warwickshire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The meal was exquisite. There was just enough of each dish in the tasting menu. Any more and it would have been too much - even though we would have loved more of several! They managed our food preferences beautifully: I am vegetarian and my husband is not. The meal was a birthday treat for me and it was indeed a treat. . I marked “ambience” down from five stars simply because our table was a little too close to another.

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  5. Linda

    Birmingham5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was given a voucher as a gift - thoroughly enjoyed the experience - pricey but wonderful

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  6. Sue

    Birmingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic venue , food fabulous served by friendly knowledgeable staff . Wine flight perfect served by a very knowledgable and engaging woman ( sorry can’t remember her name) . Spoke to Liam at the end he was lovely . All in all a fantastic birthday experience , will definitely be back

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  7. stuart

    Birmingham2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Being able to observe the chefs was an outstanding experience, and one I would wholeheartedly recommend. I look forward to being able to visit again for a future special occasion.

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  8. Sally

    Staffordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous favours food choices and service What more could you want

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  9. Nicholas

    Birmingham8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food , drinks , nibbles and treats all excellent . Staff friendly and attentive. Good value including all the starter canapés , and cheese board . Main course fish and venison courses not the best we have ever had here , but only a fraction off excellent - and the rest was outstanding !

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  10. Debby

    Birmingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant. Great friendly staff with great attention to detail. Food excellently prepared and presented. Wine list was also very good. It is very expensive but worth it for a special treat.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sat 12:30 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Contact
    dine@theboat.restaurant
  • Website
    https://theboat.restaurant/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Liam Dillon
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: 01543 361692

FAQs

Yes, families are welcome: staff have happily adapted portions for young guests, and reviewers describe bringing children for birthday and Sunday lunch visits.

Yes, The Boat is frequently chosen for special evenings and anniversaries, with many guests praising attentive service, a refined tasting experience and thoughtful wine pairings.

Sunday is a lovely choice for The Boat if you want the Sunday lunch/roast experience, guests specifically praise the Sunday lunch and roast visits.

Sunday lunch is a standout at The Boat, guests repeatedly praise the Sunday lunch as a relaxed, delicious experience perfect for special occasions or a treat.

Guests describe the food as satisfying and filling, several reviewers say the tasting menu and courses left them comfortably full.

Yes, The Boat uses its grounds and a sunny garden for guests, with several reviewers enjoying pre- and post-meal drinks outdoors.

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Make a reservation

A photo of The Boat restaurant

The Boat

5
£41 and over
Contemporary British
Lichfield

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
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