Away2dine in Birmingham

This company went out of business approximately 8 weeks ago. We paid in full for a dinner for 2 and a deposit for another 2 for our friends Christmas present. We travelled from Leicester to Birmingham only to find out this information by talking to another company who have bought their boat but don't have any details of any bookings. Bad enough to lose such a large amount of money but even worse not to be told so that we turned up there. Please be warned if you have a booking with them

DO NOT BOOK OR SEND DEPOSIT!!!! THIS HAS BEEN TAKEN OVER BY ANOTHER COMPANY WHO ARE NOT HONOURING BOOKINGS. We booked for Sunday 28th May on 13th Dec 2022 and paid £15 pp deposit. We turned up at appointed time and place as stated in their initial email and waited in vain. Did not respond to email sent on 22nd May, no website (domain inactive), tel number goes to voicemail. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!

This company messed me around for weeks while I tried too book for my mums 60th birthday, we agreed the private charter at just shy of £500 plus £35 per person for 9 adults and they let us down and stated someone else booked the date and time. Very dissatisfied with their service and communication was very poor from the start! Ignored calls and did not return them! Do not book with this company!

A group of us had afternoon tea on board and couldn’t fault it. Lovely fresh food- and one GF with thought put into it. Bottomless tea and coffee too. All done with a smile whilst cruising Birmingham’s canals. We definitely want to do it again!

No Rum onboard!! Very disappointed. As Returning customers this experience was a complete let down and no where near close to expectations. The presentation was nothing like the pictorial representation as the advertised via their web site Our first experience with Away2Dine back in September 2018 was for a three-hour cruise with a Sunday Roast dinner. Far better value and more enjoyable On a plus note, although there were only eight passengers on this trip, the waitress was very attentive.

Visited the Moira Rose for an Indian afternoon tea for my husband’s birthday - absolutely lovely experience, very tasty food and well looked after by the crew. Had a brill time and would definitely visit again!

My husband and I enjoyed a traditional Sunday lunch onboard which was a thank you from our son and daughter in law for our support in the run up to their recent wedding. This lunch was great fun, relaxing and a very memorable event. The crew were very personable and accommodating. The food was fine and the generous amount of custard on my delicious apple crumble was much appreciated. It was great to see so many families out enjoying the wonderful canal side places of interest, restaurants and watering holes.

Family and friends, enjoyed a lovely trip for my 70th birthday. Crew were great, food good. Highly recommend.

We started planning this special occassion in January and right from the very start Emma was very patient and understanding. Her communications on the services available to us were clear and considerate. Needless to say we had a whale of a time and the crew absolute gems!! So sorry for being the rowdy bunch and if the noise and laughter were to be a measure of time well spent - it sure was!!!!

Lovely way to enjoy a 3 course Sunday lunch. The family loved it. Very peaceful, very tasty and a great way to take in Birmingham from a different angle. Recommend!!

I am very disappointed! We planned to have breakfast here on my 70th birthday. It was a half hour walk from our hotel, but when we got there they were not open! They don’t have booking facilities for the morning so we had no idea, as they web site still advertises breakfast. Not a good start to my special day 😞

Took my wife as a surprise Christmas treat. Really nice feeling With excellent food really nice attentive staff highly recommend. And a different way to she Birmingham

It was a bit of dream come true to embark on this canal cruise and dining experience. I never booked before as I always imagined it to be slightly damp and possibly rushed- how wrong I was! We were collected from the bottom of the stairs at Brindley Place (where there is clear signage) by their extremely friendly and welcoming crew. We were made to feel special and even more so when we saw the freshly renovated and elegantly designed canal boat certainly done to the highest standards. After being greeted by the smart and polite hostess/server we had the safety announcements and informed commentary. The food ordering was efficient and relaxed and nothing was too much trouble (I had a pair of young fussy eaters in tow) and the options for an amazing Sunday lunch covered all bases and tastes. I would describe this as a fine dining experience with a cruise added to it which is an excellent combination and would recommend this to be worthy of special celebrations as well as high life or aspirational living. It certainly was magical for my kids and they have been telling everyone how amazing an experience it was for them. The food came like clockwork and honestly was up there with some of the best food I’ve ever eaten with high quality ingredients and generous portions and filling as a Sunday lunch should be. The chef certainly has mastered the techniques and it was beautifully presented. A most wonderful and memorable three course meal. Despite the freezing weather the boat was warm and the snow provided some beautiful sight seeing and picture perfect moments. The cruise on the canal far exceeded my expectations as it went as a Birmingham University (Selly Oak) and an opportunity to hop there for a leg stretch and a chance to take in the beauty of the canals. This area is particularly well kept and is comparable to Leamington Spa or Stratford upon Avon. I think after covid and lockdowns we have a new appreciation for the local and beautiful spots we have closer to home and the canals should be enjoyed as the best energy is found in nature in my opinion and what a glorious way to enjoy it. It has a restorative effect on my well-being. The best part of this cruise was that I got see parts of the canal system that are not accessible by foot and that combined with fine dining makes this a truly unique experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to book again.

I wanted to arrange something special for a romantic evening and I thought hiring out the entire boat for the night would be perfect..and it was! The setting was lovely and Nav and Gurj (Aka George) and the team couldn’t have been more accommodating and helpful. The boat is lovely and the food is delicious and if you have any special requests I’d highly recommend giving Nav a call as I know first hand that she’ll do her best to accommodate! Thank you very much Nav and Gurj - you made it a very special evening!

A fantastic day out and a different way to view a part of the city. The trip round the canals and into the mailbox area was awesome and the food and staff were lovely. Can’t recommend this experience enough. Overall a brilliant time was had by all. We took little ones who really enjoyed their day out but this experience is great for everyone no matter what age or background. Definitely five stars. Thank you to all.

I cannot rate this experience any higher. Every aspect of the cruise was to the highest standard, in particular the hospitality of the staff. The food was delicious and added to the beautiful setting, a nice light and vibrant interior complemented the beautiful canals as...

Excellent food and a different way to experience Sunday lunch. Service was spot on - efficient but not obtrusive .The peace and quiet and wildlife was very enjoyable.Particularly liked the Edgbaston part of the cruise. Would highly recommend.

Just spent a lovely afternoon cruising around Birmingham canals enjoying some lovely food and great company. Nav and Gurj were the perfect hosts, really friendly! From beginning to end the trip was so enjoyable, the atmosphere was great and we had a humorous introduction from...

Just before the lock down we enjoyed a very pleasant Sunday lunch and cruise along the Birmingham canals , the food was very wholesome and plentiful ,Roast beef followed the apple crumble delicious with thick custard washed down with a nice bottle of wine and...

Just enjoyed a delightful afternoon cruise around Birmingham’s central canal system A lovely lunch - tables were well spaced and staff very helpful and friendly

Looking for something different for my 60th birthdya bash I booked the boat for dinner. It was beautifully set out and the staff were really friendly and looked after us very well. We had a 3 course meal during our 2 hours cruise around Birnghma...

What a wonderful experience. We hired the boat for a work social and had a great time. Gill and the crew made us all feel really welcome and couldn't have been more friendly. We didn't see a lot of what we passed due to use...

Jill welcomed us,Rachel cooked fabulous food and Dani got us there! Took an American to show Birmingham at its best. A party of 5 girls who all agreed we will return. Food was a joy Rachel is a natural and the Vegie option wonderful. Dani...

Great way to dine while enjoying cruise along the canal. Easy to park near by the boat. Lovely friendly staff and skipper. Good choice of menu with vegetarian options. Cooked on board and included cheese selection and coffee or tea. Would recommend.

We hired the boat for our own private party, 7 of the 12 guests were either blind or partially sighted, the staff were very helpful with getting everyone on board safely. The layout of the boat was surprisingly spacious and the tables set out nicely,...

Jill went out of her way to accommodate my pre-Birthday bucket list request for my possibly last return visit to the UK from Canada. The food was excellent and the service was great. The Birmingham canal may not be the most salubrious waterway on which...

To celebrate our wedding anniversary I booked a three hour evening cruise and dining experience with Away2dine. To cruise around the waterway of Birmingham (which has more canals than Venice) having a romantic glass or two of champagne over a candle lit table and eating...

Birthday celebration - very well organised and relaxing trip. This is a slightly different way to hold a small celebration with your family/friends. The organisers cater for all comers - just let them know what you want foodwise and they'll do the rest. I recommend...

all staff were attentive and only to pleased to help. was quite considering it was a valentines week.

A chance meeting as the boat cruised round the corner led to a truly unique dining experience onboard this canal cruising restaurant. We cruised for 3 hours by candlelight and watch an ever changing world go by through the view at our window side table....

Reservé un crucero Sunday Roast de último minuto para los cumpleaños de nuestros clientes el 28 de octubre y lo pasamos muy bien. Tuvo un poco de pánico por encontrar el "lugar", ya que esa área se ve afectada por una gran cantidad de obras y porque el barco del canal no nace de forma permanente en el lugar donde lo recoge. Debes esperar afuera del restaurante Handmade Burger Company en Brindley Place, así que déjame un poco de tiempo para encontrar este es mi mejor consejo. El barco del canal es brillante y muy abierto con muchas ventanas pero acogedoras, ya que cada mesa tiene un radiador. El personal era amable y servicial y la comida era muy buena. No soy un gran fanático de las cenas asadas, pero esta fue muy buena. Ambos tenemos entrante de sopa, cena de carne asada y un pudín diferente cada uno y todo fue muy bueno, sabroso y caliente. El crucero fue agradable, especialmente con el hermoso sol de otoño, pero no el más pintoresco (pero para citar a Basil Fawlty "¿qué espera de las manadas de ñus itinerantes?") La lista de vinos era lo suficientemente grande para la mayoría de la gente y los bolsillos. Mi esposo estaba muy feliz y muy impresionado con esta parte de su regalo de cumpleaños. No hace falta decir que cada mesa de dos tiene su propia ventana. Las tablas combinadas de 4 no pueden, pero aún tienen vistas completas. La mesa del capitán se veía genial pero solo disponible para grupos.

4 de nosotros fuimos, habiéndolo recomendado por otros amigos. Por supuesto, el clima ayudó. Precioso domingo soleado tarde de otoño. El asado era genial, sin embargo, los pudines de Yorkshire no eran de mi gusto y el vino tinto necesitaba calentarse. Esto se logró colocándolo en el radiador. En general, lo recomendaría. Una muy buena manera de pasar 3 horas, charlando con amigos.

Fuimos en el domingo almuerzo crucero. . . 3 platos con una pequeña opción para cada curso. Había un muy buen servicio del personal. Encontramos que había un montón de espacio teniendo en cuenta que se trataba de un barco / barcaza. Cualquier persona que esté esperando una experiencia con una estrella Michelin se sentirá decepcionada, pero vamos, esto es en un barco y los muchachos lograron servir un buen almuerzo de domingo y todos estábamos muy satisfechos. Fue muy relajante: las ventanas son enormes y todos los peatones están tomando fotos y videos de usted constantemente a medida que avanza. . . te hace sentir como una estrella de cine! Realmente lo disfrutamos y fue una excelente manera de pasar un buen rato en familia, un buen natter y disfrutar de una experiencia relajante.

Puedo recomendar completamente a Gill y su equipo: ¡hicieron que nuestra boda fuera muy especial para nosotros!

We charted the boat so that we had a different dining experience with all the family for our 40th wedding anniversary the grandchildren all loved it so did the adults a great way to have a Sunday roast with drinks and 3 hours cruising thank you Gill and her team for a great day had by all

I was in Birmingham with a free Sunday and looking for something to do, coupled with someting to eat. Then I thought about a canal trip and Googled it. Came up with this. What a brilliant day ! The whole day was superbly organised by Gill with her select crew. The food was excellent, wine choice great. Friendly banter coupled with total efficiency for the safety necessities was a pleasure. Staff and service exemploray, I know several 4/5 star restaurants that could learn from these folk.

This is an unusual experience on narrow boat that provides a quality meal and wine on the move. You meander through the Birmingham canals for about three hours with short stop to stretch your legs. During the trip you are served a good three course meal with Jill providing interesting observations and answers about the area.

We had an excellent short (70 min) pre-lunch cruise (we had decided not to eat on the boat, but just had coffee and biscuits). Very friendly staff and good commentary. Recommend as an alternative to having a full meal.

Want good food, good service and an alternative to sitting in a noisy restaurant then Away2Dine is the place for you, is something every visitor to Birmingham should make time for.

Group of 7 family went on the 3 hour Sunday roast cruise today. Absolutely fantastic afternoon. All staff really friendly, cleanliness second to none and how they managed to cook that standard of food for so many people on board the boat I’ll never know. Between the party we had all options and each as good, proper fresh ingredients freshly cooked, just like a proper home cooked Sunday roast, good generous portions too. Would highly recommend, we’re coming back to sample the afternoon tea soon. Thank you all for a special afternoon xx

We'd booked for 3 people but 5 of us arrived hoping to be squeezed in, We were then treated to a lovely meal, received great service throughout and enjoyed the journey. Great fun and even the sun shined :-)

We had a fabulous meal for four at the Captains Table. The food, service and everything was top notch. The quality of the food was excellent, especially considering the tiny barge kitchen the chef was working from! The portions are very large too. Gill and the team do a wonderful job. I would recommend eating at Away 2 Dine. I would suggest trying to book The Captains Table which is at the front of the boat but all table have large windows which give a good view.

If you want to sit on a boat with miserable management rubbish food and miserable boring passengers then this is for you.. if you want fun and a laugh go somewhere else as you certainly won't get a laugh on this boat.. unless you make your own fun.. which is what we did...and as for the two faced person who said we ruined his day as we were selfish and noisy... May be you should have said something whilst we were their.. we did apologise to he people on the boat that we were a little noisey as we hadn't seen each other for a long time.. we had fun anyway.. take the p..ss out of the miserys on board

this was our second time on thjis trip,unfortunately it was spoilt by a group of girls who thought it was a saturday night party boat! couldnt hear my partner speak they were so loud (not bubbly as they describe in their review!)...felt sorry for the manager and staff think they felt a little intimidated by this selfish bunch,i quote"thought you were having a quiet sunday lunch?wrong day mother f......ers!"..CHARMING....i guess i wont be taking another trip unless large groups are discouraged,its too intrusive in such a confined space

So I arrange a mother daughter Sunday lunch for 12 people!

Fuimos en un Blues Crucero (BCFC) que es una idea de promoción para clientes corporativos antes de cerillas y quedé muy impresionado por Gill y su equipo. Aunque la comida es preparada por el chef bcfc el montaje, y el servicio a bordo fue impecable. El personal era amable, competente y profesional. Sin duda recomendaría esta empresa y crucero sin dudarlo.

The Valentine cruise was absolute perfection. The table settings were lovely for the occasion, the food was wonderful, the staff friendly and helpful, and this was simply a wonderfully enjoyable and different way to spend the evening.

Gill and her team were fabulous hosts . we took our uncle for a three course meal and three hour cruise on the beautiful narrow boat for his 80th birthday x he had a great day reminiscing and the food was outstanding x we will...

I have been on this boat a few times, for lunch and dinner and always amazed at the good quality of the food and service. We have hired this boat to dine and cruise. What a nice relaxing way to enjoy a meal!

Want good food, good service and an alternative to sitting in a noisy restaurant then Away2Dine is the place for you. What better way to enjoy a Sunday dinner than cruising gently along the waterways of Birmingham. OK not the most picturesque, but steeped in...

. . Todos los visitantes. Es algo que debería hacer tiempo para Birmingham.

Tuvimos una comida fabulosa para cuatro en la mesa de los capitanes. Noche de crucero, buena comida, personal encantador, amable y tres garzas hizo que nuestra noche de sábado fuera inolvidable!

We have just had a really good evening onboard this lovely boat. The food, service and everything was top notch. There was plenty of space to sit comfortably to eat the well cooked and well presented food. The portions are very large too. A really good five courses. And well worth the money. Someone mentioned In a review on here that it's no good if you're disabled or on the larger size. I'm both sadly BUT it was easy to get on and off the boat and although a tight fit, I managed perfectly well regarding using the loo so no problems there. The staff were friendly and very good. The young girl who cooks is superb. A credit to the business.Thank you to all involved with the Moira Rose for an unforgettable evening seeing a different side of Birmingham. We will be back.

A narrow boat is an unusual place to have our reunion dinner but it turned out to be a terrific venue. Considering the confined space the staff served up a first class 5 course dinner. The food was excellent and the staff superb. Cruising the canals with 26 friends and good food - whats not to like.

You will love this its something different the food is top quality you go on a 3hr trip on the cancel around Birmingham .The staff are friendly also the Skipper is a safe driver so you are in good hands .This is must if you love to dine out you will love this .

Wonderful, attentive and catered to gluten free as if now problem. Food gorgeous. Staff like old friends that have missed you. Can't wait to go back.

I must admit I wasn't sure how you can fit a restaurant on a narrow boat.It's a little bit awkward to board the boat, but it is bright & pleasant once you are in.We were given a 3 hour cruise around the canals of Birmingham, whilst we ate a three course meal.The food was traditional British Fair. We started with an excellent carrot & red pepper soup, followed by a very good roast beef dinner, & finished with again a very nice chocolate tart for myself, & a hearty pear crumble & custard for my wife.No significant complaints about the food, it was top notch, and they didnt scrimp on the portions either.I cant complain too much on the dinning area. Its a little compact, but not uncomfortable. Having said that though, if you're in a wheels chair, or on the "rotund" side I think you will struggle. This is even more true of the toilets. You have to contort you're body into a very odd shape to fit into the cubicle. Think of having a loo under you're stairs at home. Again if you're disabled or on the large side I would doubt you could get in let alone shut the door. The loo wasn't very clean either (I'd guess because some men could find it hard to "Shoot straight" whilst they are twisting and bending to get into the loo) & the seat was broken. Nothing worse than having to use an "Iffy" loo whilst in a restaurant IMHO. The other thing I'd have to mention is well Birmingham city canals aren't somewhere you would want to go on a tour. For three hours all you really see are a bunch of derelict buildings, Graffiti, and a few ducks & geese.It would work so much better with a bigger boat on a nicer part of the canal (& there are plenty of nice bits, such as Alvachurch for instance).

The food wasn't the best I've had, it definitely wasn't bad but if you cooked this as a roast on a Sunday you wouldn't be ringing up your mum to show off. The service was very good and humorous though and thr atmosphere and scenery was brilliant. Definitely worth doing.

This is great for groups and a good experiencing including dining and observing the bank-side. I've done this is the light and the dark which is an interesting contrast.

Booked a night out for sisters hen night was told there is heating on because it was 3 December ( very cold ) telling everyone not to wrap up there is heating only to be told it's broken we were freezing the toilet didn't have water in it we were putting water in from the sink it's just not good when you pay £260 you expect heating and water for the toilet

My wife and I took my mother-in-law out in Birmingham for this Canal Cruise with Sunday Lunch. If you are looking for something different from an everyday Sunday Lunch this is wonderful. Before booking the staff helpfully (and accurately) explained the accessibility of the boat, relevant to an elderly person. Everything was wonderful but the things we particularly liked were:- We felt safe, the boat was warm, the service was faultless and the food was very good.We cannot normally eat 3 courses but the leisurely pace of the cruise meant that we were able to enjoy everything. The scenery is very interesting and, in places also very beautiful.We would highly recommend.

Booked a table for me and my husband as it was a treat for his 50th birthday surprise. We chose the evening cruise with 5 courses. The food was delicious and plentiful. Gill was a perfect host. The whole trip takes about 3 hours and after 2 hours it moors up briefly so you can get off to stretch your legs. It’s a shame there is so much graffiti on the canal walls and bridges. All in all a very enjoyable evening. I’d certainly recommend this trip

A Sunday lunch had been bought for us as a present. Arriving in time for the midday sailing, we were shown to our nicely laid table. Due to the limitations of a six feet wide vessel the dining tables and space is somewhat limited.The cruise initially heads towards Edgbaston Reservoir then back to Brindley Place and Gas Street Basin and on to Edgbaston where there is a short break - useful for the smokers!Quality of food was excellent, with ample portions. Main courses were served on hot plates - a definite plus!An excellent way of having a different Sunday dinner.

I am surprised at some of the, admittedly very few, negative comments on here.This is an amazing way to spend a Saturday evening with excellent food, all the more amazing bearing in mind it's cooked in kitchen little bigger than a broom cupboard.It's a narrow boat so space is at a premium but there is no claustrophobic feel at all - so what if salt and pepper is not on the table as a matter of routine, you only have to ask and it arrives almost immediately.The staff are all very friendly - including the boss Gill, who seems to come in for some unfair criticism on here. OK she is not gushy and "in your face" but that suits me fine - engage her in conversation and she is friendly and chatty. It's clear she cares very much about the service provided and she should be proud of what is provided.There is contrasting scenery and some of the voyage is through derelict areas but that is part of the history of the city and rather than moan about eyesores I was more intrigued in knowing what "stories" the shells of the buildings could tell.The "commentary" is indeed on fact-sheets in the menu but, for me, that is preferable to a live commentary on a dinner cruise. If I'm having dinner with someone I want to talk to them not listen to a continuous commentary or, heaven forbid, a commentary from someone who thinks they're a comedian.For us is was a brilliant evening out, well worth the money and even the drinks were reasonably priced. I would definitely do the trip again and would not hesitate recommending it to anyone else.

Me and my partner booked this trip before we came to Birmingham over the phone and we are so glad we did! Our hosts were so friendly on this lovely, relaxing 3 hour cruise with a delicious 3 course lunch and it was the perfect way to relax on a Sunday afternoon! The roast beef dinner was absolutely perfect, proper home cooked fare and we really couldn't fault it. The only trouble that we had was that we were so full when they made the scheduled stop at a lovely scenic spot that we didn't want to leave the barge! Anything we asked for that wasn't in view was promptly provided such as salt and pepper (obviously table space is a premium) all you have to do is ask and it's there, even when I asked for mint sauce with my beef, no problem. You can tell that they have been doing this for many years, everything was timed to perfection and ran like clockwork. We found it excellent value for money, a 3 hour cruise and a 3 course meal with coffee and chocolate mints afterwards for less than £50 each I don't think you can go wrong and we would highly recommend it.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed a leisurely lunch with an ever changing view aboard the Moira Rose. Setting off from Brindleplace the boat takes a route through the old and new of Birmingham. Our meal was very well presented and we were not disappointed with any aspect. Gill and the team do a wonderful job inside and Dave was the expert at the tiller.

Six of us dined at the captains table.I dread to think if the boat had been full. It was stuffy.We were met with cobwebs,which ended up in one of the drinks.the food was very standard.small portons.dry bread.no butter. No salt and pepper.ice limited to a cube each.no boat commentary. Dreadful out of date music.no atmosphere.waitress had no personality.when.the cheese board came it was so unappetising.oh and the bill was 460 pds!!!. We could have dined in sheer luxury for less. Thanks for spoiling what was meant to be a celebration

This was booked as a surprise for a friend of the family and didn't know what to expect but we were all really delighted when the boat arrived and all the tables were laid out beautifully.it was a 5 course meal which was well presented and cooked lovely with a good choice and also variety on the drinks menu too.Most enjoyable for everyone and also to see Birmingham from the water gives a totally different perspective on the city.

My husband and I had a fantastic 5 course meal whilst relaxing on a canal boat watching the Birmingham sights pass by. the food was excellent so were all the staff down to the skipper.

We were a party of 4 on a birthday dinner and we wanted to do something different. The boat was very nicely equipped for drinks and Sunday dinner and the numbers are limited so service is on the ball. The tour lasted 3 hours and took us around some very nice and some not so nice places but all of it was very interesting if you have not seen this from a boat. We did not expect to see herds of wildebeest but we did expect to see the good and the bad of working canals. The food was good and we found the portions large including the extra Yorkies and gravy. Drinks were extra but at decent prices compared to the pubs we sailed by.

I thought that this would be a nice 24th anniversary present for my wife and we weren't disappointed. Boarding the boat at The Water's Edge in Brindley Place you are taken on a 3 hour canal journey. My wife has a wheat allergy so I asked if this could be taken into account when I booked a few weeks prior and I was assured that there would be options available. This was indeed the case as my wife could have had just about any if the dishes with the exception of two I think. The food was excellent.It was a great way to spend the evening with people waving at us as we chugged around the busy waterways.

Wow ! what a evening great food great trip many thanks to the the staff and skipper . Have seen parts of Birmingham that didn't know where there

Had a fantastic night on this wonderful "ship"! Great food, friendly staff, could fault anything X well done ladies and Dave the skipper. Everyone said how luvly it was X thanks again xx

We went for a late birthday treat yesterday Friday 15 th and we had a great time the food was excellent and so was the service thanks to Jill we had the captain table right at the front of the boat so if you want to watch Birmingham clide slowly past you while you eat well then this is for you I would recommend this to anyone

This was booked for my husband and I as a surprise for Christmas . This meant that we could book at our convenience any time up till the end of June.The Away 2 dine barge was on time the ambiance was lovely and the owner was also on board ensuring that all was as it should be, from the starter to the coffee I could not fault or the service and even the bar prices were no more than you would expect on the waterside bars. The food was served while we had a three hour trip around Birmingham canals and what a treat it was. I have no problem recommending this delightful experience.CRUISING ROUTEA slow tranquil three hour cruise that includes part of the forgotten original canal that arrived in 1769, situated partly on the industrial heritage sections of the Birmingham Canals. Contrasting with the city centre and a visit to a rural setting, proving that lots of the city is green.

Food was better than expected and the wine was lovely. Didn't realise you could use a taste card and save 50% which was annoying. Also couldn't see much as the windows just reflected the inside back (went at night).

Booked for Valentine's Day. Cruise was OK with captain scraping the sides of the canal at times. Expensive but expected cost but not for quality of food. Found that my taste are was valid for 50% only after visit to my annoyance. Staff were rude (apart from the captain) and spent more time trying to hide in kitchen than attending to customers.

Fantastic Sunday afternoon. Sun was shining as we boarded. Met by Gill and her team. Salmon and prawn starter and a soup. Salmon and a chicken main, followed by crumble and a lemon mousse then coffee. Really great food and service, 2 bottles of Pinot £16 each. Cannot fault anything about it - had to smile though, one of the diners commented on the small loo- course it's small it's a narrow boat! Seriously though well worth a visit, great food and service and the experience of the canal was brilliant

A very pleasant way to spend 3 hours on a Sunday. A choice of dishes across a 3 course menu plus coffee whilst sailing through the canals of Birmingham. I had the chicken in a wine and mushroom sauce which was delicious. Amazingly the food is all cooked on board - you get the chance to meet the chef at the half way turnaround point. There is one larger table at the stern end of the boat which takes a bigger group, but if that is booked prepare to be split across tables if there are more than 4 people in your party.

The best Valentine's Day date ever sat at the captains table, food was delicious, service was amazing 100% recommend! Great tour around the city!

Both my girlfriend and I had the roast beef which was excellent, as were the yorkshire puddings. Main course was accompanied with fresh veg, roast and mashed potato.Soup started was also delicious.Drinks are reasonable priced too.Lovely unique view of Birmingham.Would highly recommend.

We had lovely birthday celebrations. The staff were so friendly and really made the experience 10x better than originally expected. The food was lovely in a warm cosy atmosphere. When you go to Birmingham this is a must - visit the many water ways of the city.

We had a fabulous time celebrating my daughter's 18th birthday. Gill and the crew were very accommodating from the booking to the meal. There were 14 of us in our party ranging from 16 to 83 years. The food was excellent and the service friendly . We loved cruising along the canal . We would, and have, recommended this as an excellent choice of restaurant.

We had a wonderful afternoon spent pootling the canals in Birmingham, whilst enjoying being waited on by the lovely Gill and staff. Food really good and cooked fresh on board I believe, was tasty and delicious. Nice selection of wine and beers etc was just so relaxing an awesome way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Highly recommend!!

We had a a wonderful evening.Greeted with a warm welcome.Great food, and service.The boat was extremely clean and comfortable.A perfect evening.

Fantastic way to have a leisurely sunday lunch(and evening meal).Food was excellent with good portions.All drink reasonably priced and service is excellendt

We booked this as we wanted a nice meal, with a difference, as we were celebrating a golden wedding anniversary. What a lovely night it was, a fab meal, with great hospitality, friendly service, and a lovely scenic cruise around the canal. What an experience, brilliant! Thanks to all at away 2 dine...

My husband, son and myself enjoyed the evening, from start to finish, we were all made to feel special. The staff were both helpful and courteous, the food was delicious, full of flavour, we recommend the baby onion sauce, it was amazing.I would recommend eating at Away 2 Dine, it is relaxing while interesting and informative.

I had bought my husband a gift voucher for the Away to Dine for his birthday. We were originally supposed to go in June but I was taken ill and unable to go. My husband rang to tell them & they very kindly re arranged the date for us, no bother at all. We walked to Brindley Place and got on the boat with helpful smiling staff showing us our table. We set off at a leisurely pace, with a drink in hand to see the surroundings. Other people have complained about the view & the route taken, but I was more than happy to see remnants of our industrial heritage. Graffiti abounds but you can see that anywhere. The great bars , restaurants etc alalong Brindley Place more than makes up for the derelict buildings. Surely we need to be reminded of how bad the canal basin was at one stage before it was all rebuilt? The meal was fantastic, all freshly cooked to order. I didn't fancy any of the desserts so they kindly gave me a beautiful bowl of mixed fruit to have instead. Finishing with a cheese board, coffee & mints this was a wonderful way to have a meal. All the Staff were very friendly & helpful & I will have no hesitation in telling family & friends how good it was.

Managed to get last minute booking for Sunday lunch. Boat was full and the waiting staff were excellent. The stater and desserts were very good but for us the main course of roast beef was disappointing as beef was well done and Yorkshires were underdone. Great atmosphere and it was lovely to watch the scenery go by as we ate our lunch. Three hours well spent.

I mistakenly marked as helpful a poor review when seeking an 'unhelpful' button. To complain about scenery that is neglected, buildings covered in graffiti, and floating rubbish reminds me of the woman in Fawlty Towers who complained that the view was not adequate. "What we're you expecting? Wildebeest sweeping across the plain?" The canal tour is through a faded industrial giant. There is greenery. Some wildfowl. And a leisurely progress with accompanying easy listening music that is very relaxing. The staff were very helpful. We had the Sunday roast on a 5pm cruise. Both beef and chicken were tasty. Awaiting desert and coffee. Now the crunch. Value for money? We used Tesco deal tokens. £25 for 2 plus say £15 drinks. Effectively the price of an average meal with free trip along the canal. Very satisfied.

Booked the boat trip Sunday Lunch for the two of us as a surprise for my wife who is not normally keen on this type of meal.Bright sunny day, narrow boat clean and tidy, tables laid out well with an inviting view.inside and out. Orders taken as we started, and food arrived to suit our slow journey round Birmingham City centre canals. All courses very hot and tasty. Main courses came out a few at a time to suit the kitchen staff doing the cooking, no previously prepared food put out all at once.Trip round the old canals interesting, and details of the areas was in the menu or available on line before the trip. A short stay at Edgbaston to stretch our legs after the meal.Something different, and all went as planned, even my wife enjoyed it, especially the meal!

We thought we'd give this a go !! Pleasantly surprised by the whole experience. The food was good the criuse was fun seeing Birmingham from a different aspect .. A very good way spend time together....

We booked for our wedding anniversary all I can say is amazing my wife can be a fussy eater we both cleared every plate the food was fantastic we were well looked after and felt special it was a lovely experience touring the city waterways while enjoying a superb dining event the staff were very attentive and made you feel special away2dine you are fantastic thank you very much I would recommend this trip 110%

The canal cruise of murky water, local pollution of rubbish of various types & debris, excessive graffiti, derelict & semi-demolished remains of buildings, homeless people, uninhabitable areas did not excite, simulate or entertain us.The advertised guided tour was not an knowledgable "guide" providing historical data as we cruised along the water but written information attatched within the menu folder.The owner Gill (I think) in my opinion, was brusque, terse & showed contempt. The food was nothing very special as I was led to believe it would be, the whole experience fell below my heightened expectations having read all the reviews prior to our reservation.It was the most barbaric evening we have ever spent causing all of us to be traumatised from the 3 hours of visual bombardment of deprivation, filth, poverty and the food it certainly was not entertaining, pleasurable or recommendable.

Made this booking through the Activity Superstore (xmas gift). What a wonderful experience. The barge was lovely, clean and spacious. The Skipper and staff were friendly and efficient. The 5 course meal was well cooked and presented and we left feeling full. If you wish to do something a bit different, definitely do this. The other diners were happy and friendly - everyone enjoying their evenings out. The whole atmosphere of Brindley Place was fabulous, plenty of smiling people about, adding to a wonderful night out.

We were given this cruise as a present by my Wife's Nieces on our 50th anniversary last year and we went on it last Saturday evening. The staff were very attentive & efficient, as was the skipper. The food was first rate though all five courses. We experienced everything between herons and hen parties. Heaving city center canal side bars to tranquil green canal banks. A memorable evening. Fantastic

We booked this as a Father's Day treat and were really looking forward to it. The barge itself was impressive. However, the food really was disappointing and really let it down. There were no salt and pepper pots on the tables, guests had to ask for it and when it came they were pretty much empty. The starter of melon and prawns with a chili and lemon dressing was bland and the main course of salmon was very over-cooked!

My husband and myself took my father on this trip for his 80th,How perfect this was he had lived as a child in Birmingham but had never been to the gas basin,The evening meal was just perfect and the ambiance with the old type music that was playing in the background was very fitting for the nostalgic 3hr canal trip,We all loved it but especially my dad,

Big thanks to Gill and the rest of the crew for making my friends 70th birthday treat go so smoothly. The three hour cruise was very enjoyable. The home cooked food was excellent, hot and nicely presented.Service was good from start to finish.Drinks are reasonably priced with a good selection.My friend has walking difficulties but was given help getting on and off the boat and there was room for her wheel chair to be stowed away for the duration of the cruise which meant she could enjoy an experience that maybe would not have been thought possible.If there are four of you, I would suggest trying to book The Captains Table which is at the front of the boat but all table have large windows which give a good view.