October 2023 by Google user
We each had a drink (beer and Shandy) and a burger. The burgers were delicious, with chunky fries that were cooked so they were crunchy yet fluffy. There was a lovely fresh salad also. We were very full! The pub was quaint situated alongside a canal and across a narrow bridge to a steam train station. A nice after dinner stroll to take some pictures. The staff were friendly and attentive.
July 2023 by Nettie Leach
My husband and I went for a lovely meal yesterday evening. What a lovely experience we had. The food was great, the staff amazing, the pub itself is very clean and tidy.We are on our hols, cruising a few canals and I must say, of the many places we have eaten, this is far the best. The staff made us feel so welcome, the chef ? went above and beyond xUnfortunately, 5 stars is all I can give but they deserve a whole lot more!Nettie & Alan x
July 2023 by Angela Ord
Stayed over in our camper, the flying pig. Warm hospitality and great food at the Mexican night
July 2023 by zigspider
Perfect lunch in the pub garden, with our two dogs. Perfect canal location. Good value, good food, and excellent service.
July 2023 by Amy Strachan
Saturday evening, we had the option to eat inside or out so we opted for outside as it was a lovely evening, over looking the canal was so peaceful and quietThe food was fab, proper home cooked hearty filling food. If only I'd have had room for pudding!This was the 2nd time we'd visited and it did not disappoint.Lovely atmosphere, brilliant food, excellent value for money and friendly attentive staff.Thank you!
July 2023 by Roger Pearce
We'd never visited the Boat Inn before but had a lovely lunch there. It was a bit late for lunch but bless them, we had some really tasty and good looking food. The folk there running it were really friendly and helpful. We sat outside overlooking the canal, the weather was glorious, it was fab.
July 2023 by Adrian Brant
Stayed overnight in our campervan in their carpark.Made us and our Springer Spaniel very welcome.Food was tasty, all the staff were lovely the locals were very friendly, great atmosphere in a beautiful setting. Had a brilliant time.Would love to visit again and highly recommend it.Parking: A good carpark on the opposite side of the canal.
July 2023 by keiths492
We visited The Boat Inn today for Sunday lunch.The staff are friendly, welcoming and efficient.Our Sunday lunches were delicious.Beef, Chicken melted in your mouth.Both meals were good portions all cooked to perfection and at a very good price..We had not visited The Boat for over 18 years but it is still a winner.Pub is nicely presented throughout.We travelled from Cheshire to reminisce and we were not disappointed.We will return!.
June 2023 by Daniel G
We dropped in here for lunch while visiting the Churnet Valley Railway. The menu choice was good and service was great. Staff very friendly. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area.
June 2023 by Karl Raw
Review relates to using the car park to stay overnight in campervan... No fee but expectation is to have a meal, use the pub.We stayed last bank holiday (end of April 2023). Rang in advance and found the car park to be stoned and level - always a good start. Location next to the canal with the steam railway station and add to this a friendly welcome I'd give top marks for this.Food - booked for 7pm and lucky we did as the pub was busy. My medium steak was wonderfully cooked. My only (hopefully) constructive criticism is around vegan catering (wife is one of those vegan wierdos?). There was only one option available which wasn't to my wife's liking, but that's not to say it wasn't nice for others. A salad option for vegans would be good to offer choice. Not quite top marks for food due vegan choices offered not catering quality.4.5 out 5 ?s
May 2023 by TheAmazingHaroldo
Superb Sunday lunch, great value, lovely welcoming staff, dog friendly, great place after canal walk before getting the train back.
May 2023 by Maxi R
Iv been wanting to go for steak night for a while now and it was well worth the wait, I had the fillet and it was delicious, it came with everything, homemade chips, mushrooms, onion rings, peas, salad a full plate, amazing value, we will definitely be returning very soon as we all really enjoyed our meals and evening, the atmosphere in their was also great too everyone was so friendly, thank you.
April 2023 by Lisa F
The best lasagne I have ever tasted! Really lovely pub with great music and cosy feel. Delicious food and lovely staff we will be back ?
April 2023 by iiTxmmy G
Excellent staff, amazing food, family orientated pub, good laugh and the music is very jolly ill be coming down again soon
April 2023 by Ytv633
Olde worlde, low-lit and compact, but refurbed recently. Food is good and reasonably priced. Handy for Churnett Valley Railway.
