What should I order at The Boat?
The Boat
Sunday Roast (Roast Beef)
Frequently praised for being exquisite and perfectly cooked, with standout beef fat gravy. Mentioned multiple times as a highlight of the Sunday lunch experience, showcasing quality and careful preparation.
Tasting Menu
Highly recommended for offering a full and varied dining experience with many courses that are beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. Reviewers appreciated the insight into the chef's world and the thoughtful, creative flavor combinations.
Amuse-bouche
Noted as a standout element of the meal, helping to kick off the dining experience with exceptional quality and presentation despite being a small course.
Lobster Tortellino
Specifically highlighted as a standout dish by multiple guests for its exceptional taste and presentation, with the chef personally explaining the dish adding to the experience.
Beef Fat Chips
Mentioned as a delicious and well-executed side dish complementing the meals, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the dining experience.
Parkin Cake (Dessert)
Described as sticky and delicious, this dessert was singled out for praise among the sweet offerings, rounding off the meal memorably.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:30 to 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30 to 2 PM, 6:30 to 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:30 to 2 PM, 6:30 to 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30 to 2 PM, 6:30 to 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About The Boat
Acclaimed refined restaurant with an open kitchen serving eclectic, seasonal cuisine, plus a micro-farm.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Checks
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Has changing table(s)
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is The Boat known for?
The Boat is best known for its tasting menu, which reviewers describe as a full dining experience with many courses, strong flavour combinations, and beautiful presentation. The Michelin Guide mention, open kitchen, and wine pairing options also come up often, along with comments that it feels worth the price for a special meal in Lichfield.
What dishes are most recommended at The Boat?
Reviewers repeatedly highlight the tasting menu, amuse-bouche, Sunday roast, and roast beef, with several saying the extra surprise courses were a standout. The food is often described as creative, beautifully plated, and full of flavour, and some guests also mention seasonal dishes made with locally sourced or garden-grown produce.
What is the atmosphere like at The Boat?
The Boat has a cozy, romantic, upscale feel with a trendy finish, plus an open kitchen and a beautifully decorated dining room. It suits date nights, special occasions, and groups, and reviewers say the service is attentive without being intrusive, which helps the meal feel polished rather than rushed.
Is The Boat good value, and what is the price range?
The Boat is priced at £100+, so it sits firmly in the fine dining range. Even so, reviewers often say the tasting menu is worth every penny because of the number of courses, the quality of the ingredients, and the level of service and presentation.
Do you need a reservation at The Boat, and when should you book?
Yes, reservations are accepted and both lunch and dinner bookings are recommended, with the data noting that reservations are required. That matters especially for tasting menu meals and special occasions, since reviews describe the restaurant as a popular choice for celebratory dinners and Sunday lunch in Lichfield.
Is parking available at The Boat?
Yes. Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does The Boat have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Boat offers vegan options.
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