Oddfellows in the Boat in Lichfield

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By far the best tasting menu in the Midlands. Having eaten at every Michelin star restaurants in the the region why this one does not yet have at least one star is somewhat surprising.

One of our favourite restaurants. Try to get there as often as we can. Bought our Daughter and Son in Law for Saturday lunch and it did not disappoint at all. Food standards very high indeed and we appreciate the love and hard work in preparation. Can’t wait for our next visit! 5/5 from us. Well done Liam and team! Jools & Rob, Walsall

As we sat at the chefs table hoping to enjoy the experience we sat there watching the chef use his mobile phone(which are notoriously filthy )several times (not once did he wash his hands apart from wiping them on his top ! Then proceeded to use his bare hands to prepare our food ! Tbh it was a total waste of money , I did write an email with my concerns with a reply admitting he shouldn’t have done that , Folks don’t waste your money here there are far better restaurants with better food that’s cheaper and probably much better hygiene , when you sit there and your food arrives sit and think of the chefs bare hands all over it, after being god knows where ! The owner takes NO responsibility and just bleats on about his hygiene rating which evidently is a bit misleading considering he wasn’t even there and ignored our concerns

We booked the chefs table and selected the choice menu for the Sunday lunch. From the start to finish the staff were excellent. Mitchell was very polite throughout out our visit and took time to explain things to us about the farm at the back, all of their own produce and recommended some lovely drinks. Try the juices if you can! The kitchen staff were excellent, they were a young team but very professional and efficient. The food was delicious and they were very accommodating to my dairy intolerance. We love all of it there was not one dish that we could fault. It was such a treat to dine here and we would definitely come back for another celebratory meal it is worth it. It’s also worth noting how accommodating they were with our booking as we originally booked for Saturday but could no longer make it due to circumstances so asked to switch to Sunday which they accommodated for us.

We have never been disappointed with a visit to The Boat. We have been for lunch, dinner and this time, a late Sunday lunch. It’s fabulous all round - wonderful food, top class attentive (but not too obtrusive) service and lovely surroundings - including comfortable chairs and a footrest. Everything you see on the menu is traceable in its origin. Love love love it.

Sunday lunch with friends was wonderful. Every part of every course was excellent, clearly prepared with quality ingredients by skilled staff. The service was attentive and personable. So lucky to have a celebratory glass of fizz in the outside space. We will happily recommend The Boat without hesitation and will definitely be back.

We spent a wonderful Saturday lunch where the service and quality of food were exceptional, An extravaganza of tastes and would highly recommend.

Liam continues to wow us with his tasting menu, continuously developing it and changing dishes. Have the Lobster Ravioli - It's superb. The wine flight is great and they have an extensive wine list This is our go to restaurant for special occasions or a special meal

We went for the Fathers Day Sunday Lunch. It was a tasting menu and every plate was delicious. The service was friendly and efficient and the atmosphere and surroundings were lovely. A nice outside area with lots of covered seating and comfy seating. Nice to see the micro farm too. We will definitely be back as the quality of the food and ingredients was exceptional.

Delicious taster menu, every course was excellent. Matched wines were lovely. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Not cheap but great value for a special treat.

If you haven’t been to The Boat yet, make a reservation now! A fantastic dining experience with flavours and textures to rival many a good London establishment. The Boat is worthy of a Michelin star without doubt. A mention too must be made of the excellent young team. This was our first visit and we were ‘blown away’! There wasn’t a standout course, it was all superb from start to finish! Amazing to try some local wines too from the Pattingham Vineyard near Wolverhampton, the sparkling wine in particular was a highlight and introduced by an impressive young Sommelier. In summary, book a table now! You won’t be disappointed!

A superb taster menu in a wonderful restaurant. High quality food with excellent service. The variety of courses suit all tastes and somewhere we will visit again.

The service from the moment we were greeted to the very end of the evening was fantastic. The food was amazing. We opted for the tasting menu. Would highly recommend.

We have had several meals at this restaurant however this was definitely our favourite visit The change they have made from purely a tasting menu to giving you a choice is great and the food was awesome. Every course was sensational and our main server...

By far the nicest meal out around lichfield I have had (haven’t been able to get into upstairs yet) The chef battle they do is always an enjoyable nights food. I never fail to be amazed by the weird yet delicious food combinations like strawberry...

We love the Boat, having been several times and we even held our post-wedding meal there, so were very disappointed, when taking a visiting friend there for Sunday lunch, to find it a less than wonderful experience. We were shown to our table in the...

We visited The Boat Inn for the first time this weekend having read many great reviews, we were more than impressed! The Staff were very welcoming, the restaurant is very tastefully decorated, well thought out with a very relaxed atmosphere. This being our first visit...

Visited with husband and friends and cannot wait to visit again. Food amazing. Staff attentive. An absolute amazing experience.

We were staying in Birmingham for the Ashes Cricket (from Australia) and wanted to experience something different. So we travelled to the Boat inn. We had heard the Food was great and the pub was done up beautifully. BUT that was an understatement the Beer...

Booked a table for my husbands 65th birthday. What a nice experience. The food was amazing, and the service was impeccable.We chose from the three course menu. The staff are exceptional, very welcoming, and knowledgeable, and the attention to small details was second to none....

This was our third visit and by far the best, things have definitely been refined a lot. The service was amazing, loved my little handbag stool and we are now sat at home happily ordering orange wine online ... who knew orange wine was a...

This was our second visit the first being excellent . This visit was so disappointing . Service was poor kept having to ask for attention . No menu guidance . We all had the 3 course menu . We had the lamb which was exceptionally...

Honestly the boat inn has to be one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever witnessed. Too long for our drinks to arrive, food was cold and very bland and the waiter was very rude to my wife on our way out. Maybe Liam Dillion...

I have to agree with everything that X807VOdavids wrote in April. The food, the staff, the ambience, the service and the unobtrusive music; everything was great and all in all we had a great evening catching up with friends. However, we too were shocked at...

The situation next to a dual carriageway is not initially too prepossessing but once inside it is a relative ocean of calm; much like the chickens in the rather upper class hen coop outside. The decor is attractive and the music isn't obtrusive. Our welcome...

Themed night with GOAT but food not usual standard.. We’ve been here many many times but the service, and more importantly food, was not the usual standard This is our favourite restaurant (and chef) bit today was way below normal standards.

Fantastic food. Great restaurant serving an interesting vegetarian and meat menu. Extensive wine menu to choose from. Nice atmosphere. I would recommend the steak.

From the moment you walk in to this charming, friendly restaurant you feel it’s going to be an enjoyable experience. Husband and I opted for the taster menu . Served by knowledgeable, attentive staff , we both agreed by the final course , that is...

Wow. I read the menu and was underwhelmed I went for the meat eaters and was prepared to want toast when I got home ! I have never felt so undersold anything ! It was all simply divine ! Cauliflower was pimped to within an...

Having never been to The Boat before, first experiences can sometimes be a little daunting, certainly not this one. The staff are exceptional, very welcoming, knowledgeable and their attention to small details is second to none. We opted for the set meal, outstanding in all...

Excellent Sunday lunch, staff attentive and informative but not overbearing. The atmosphere is relaxed but professional. If you love good food in pleasant surroundings you should go.

Excellent food and amazing service. Second time visiting and can’t fault one thing. Food, service all quality. Must be close to a star

Saturday lunch with the family. We had the set menu and the experience was terrific as usual. The Boat is now my favourite restaurant and the ambiance and food quality is second to none. The staff are superbly professional and friendly and Liam deserves huge...

Celebrated our anniversary and what a wonderful evening we had. Liam and his team could not have been more warm and welcoming....and the tasting menu with wine paring was excellent.

We had a wonderful anniversary meal here. The tasting menu with wine pairing was truly excellent. Liam and his team were warm friendly and efficient, we could not have asked for better service. Not cheap but we came away thoroughly satisfied with the experience.

There is a danger that this is becoming my favourite restaurant. What is there not to like. First went and had the chefs table which was Phenomenal. Went back today and had a business 1 course meal but still ended up having another 3 courses...

Friday evening sitting at the Chefs table. Excellent service, the staff were so professional and went above and beyond for us. Lovely to sit and watch the kitchen staff at work. The food was amazing, a really fantastic evening. We will definitely be returning!

Oysters superb Starters wonderful Main courses really disappointing Three we’re barely hot enough and my chicken was cold More importantly was the reaction to returning this plate It was simply reheated (microwave or under a grill) and tasted disgusting on representation The response of the...

Blimey, I was so wrong in my assumptions about this place. We live so close to this restaurant, but it is the first time in maybe 15 years that I have visited. Needless to say, it is a different animal now. I was worried that...

Michelin recommended restaurant, which I am sure will get the star eventually. Beautiful food with the tasting menu and amazing service. The menu is £90 with an additional 12.5% service charge (that’s without the wine pairing). Good experience and I would recommend for a special...

From the moment we were greeted at the door to leaving at the end of the evening the experience couldn’t have been better. Exceptional standard of service and incredible quality of cuisine Without doubt one of the best restaurants we have ever been too, can’t...

We were given a gift voucher to visit for a meal by our children as a Christmas present and we were not disappointed. The Boat’s appearance from the outside is very deceptive as it is much bigger inside than you think. The inside has been...

You really struggle to think how the experience could be improved. The food was impeccable. To have all the courses of a tasting menu and find yourself unable to think of any course that wasn't superb is a very special experience. Exceptional wine, great service...

Cannot fault anything about the food, wine or service. I felt it's one of those places where absolutely anything I had ordered would be amazing. We will be back!

If I could give higher then 5 stars I certainly would do. The food is amazing, service is equally outstanding. This is by far the best restaurant we have ever been in. Was there for Saturday Lunch, This is our second visit and it was...

Hurrah- finally a meal I haven’t had to send back, poke about in or feel completely underwhelmed by. Completely worthy of the kudos, and of the drive (for us from Stoke on Trent). Can I just mention the service? From the moment you walk through...

Absolutely brilliant. This is our second time now in two months and is our new go to place. Food is top notch and actually a reasonable price considering the quality. We have food allergies and they are the best restaurant we have ever been to...

What a lovely evening we had here. I would strongly recommend the tasting menu - it was just unbelievable…! Amazing flavours and textures for the starters and mains, and dessert was very much melt in the mouth. Wonderful staff - I like the attentiveness and...

After rearranging 3 times down to illness we eventually enjoyed this belated Sunday dinner belated Birthday treat The welcome was warm The food from start to finish was amazing we both had the beef which was an amazing fillet of Beef Recommend this lovely restaurant...

Hd the 6 course tasting menu & it was fantastic. The resturant is really well styled & the staff very friendly, informative & welcoming. Every dish we had was amazing, my personal favourites were the shetland cod with caviar & the chocolate parfait was probably...

Had a lovely evening recently . Service was exceptional very pleasant friendly knowledgable staff . Food was excellent tasty and well presented . Loved sitting near the restaurant watching them working . We had 4 course taster menu with wine flights it was delicious best...

Absolutely delicious food, it might be on the pricier side but it is absolutely worth it. The staff were also very lovely and attentive which added to the experience.

Staff were nice, but there were too many issues. Out of all courses we only enjoyed 1. We love fine dining and are happy to pay for an amazing meal / experience. We went for our anniversary and the food was very poor. Pheasant &...

Absolutely fabulous, food amazing, service great. Met Liam to so all in all first class all the way. Definitely recommend this fabulous restaurant. We will definitely be back.

Delicious food, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend for a special occasion!

Amazing, we had the chefs table. The chefs and all the staff were so much fun not just friendly, knowledgable, and clearly have passion for what they do. Deserves a Michelin star, but currently is recommended, so much cheaper than other places.

Having the taster menu and classic drinks flight with oysters to start and a glass of champagne we all thought a treat was to be bestowed. How wrong we were. Oysters were amazing; bread and butters yummy but then it was disappointing apart from the...

What an experience! I've driven past this place hundreds of time & always wanted to dine here ... what took me so long! The tasting menu is second to none, great service & incredible food. The Sommelier, Harry had an unbelievable depth of knowledge, not...

The food here is incredible and so reasonably priced. Had a lovely relaxing afternoon eating outside on the terrace and drinking. Really impressed by the service Maddie provided. Highly recommended

I have been there before and it was lovely ! That was the reason we try again ! This time round we managed to experince the garden !It was lovely ! You can see the chickens and green garden for the ingredients! The staff was...

Fantastic evening, from the very warm welcome we received on arrival, drinks in the garden on a beautiful sunny evening and WOW an amazing 4 course meal plus cheeses and great wine all served by lovely Kelsey. A big thank you to the whole team...

Second visit, after being really impressed with the first. Was not disappointed. The menu on Sunday night was small but every single item was beautifully cooked and presented . This is the best restaurant of its type in the area and I’m sure Liam and...

The six course tester menu was superb which was only enhanced by the accompanying wine. Harry the sommelier, who was extremely helpful, brought a selection of wine that complimented each course perfectly, explaining each wine in detail and the deep red was exceptional! I would...

Had an excellent meal last night, have visited many times before and would have to say the staff and food excelled on this occasion. Would recommended the the 6 course tasting menu and the wine pairing.

My wife and I had an incredible lunchtime meal today., 3 courses which couldn't really be faulted. My hake and Davina's lamb were perfectly cooked, and except for an overly officious Maître D when we arrived the serving staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. I...

Outstanding food and service, all of the service staff we’re excellent but we have to give a special shout out to Poppy who made our night extra special, her passion and enthusiasm shone through all night and this young lady will excel is the hospitality...

We fell upon the Boat Inn off the M6 for a quick lunch - what an amazing place! Best meal we’ve both ever had in a pub . Absolutely fabulous! The staff were all charming , very friendly and helpful with my husband who was...

My sister and I had a weekday dinner here. The menu is innovative and varied. The food is fresh and delicious. The service was very good. VFM was high Thoroughly recommended

We’ve been here few times and both occasions has been lovely. From our last visit it just as lovely as we remembered. Food, ambiance and staff has been excellent! Special mentioned to Matej - very friendly. He made sure my drinks are exactly how I...

We have been here 3 or 4 times now, and on the whole have had very nice meals. The bread and chicken stock butter to start is amazing! Staff are very nice. The portions can sometimes be a little small, but as it’s very rich...

This was my second visit for lunch, the previous one being about 12 months ago when we were serious about social distancing. Back then we all felt prosperous having saved our income during lock-down, so the fact that the entry level to the wine list...

Absolutely beautiful food but service lacking. Such a lovely restaurant but it’s unfortunate that regulars get ‘special ‘ treatment. Chef walked past our table to speak with 2 other tables. Such disappointing customer service.

I was treated to a meal here for my birthday and was not disappointed. What a fantastic place this is: the perfect blend of class, style and quality. The food was outstanding: every single morsel was delicious and bursting with flavour. The menu is higher...

We had an exceptional lunch on Friday. All 3 diners thoroughly enjoyed every course, especially the dairy and gluten free diner who was delighted with how well she was looked after. The oysters were succulent and the hot sauce beautiful. The chicken was moist succulent...

Had Sunday dinner here. Far and away the best meal we’ve had in forever! Excellent, fabulously presented food. First class service from all the front of house staff, who were also extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Lovely surroundings, an excellent meal all round. Highly recommend

If you are looking for something upmarket & great customer service look no further. Welcome warming, food devine service second to none. Worth a visit

Really lovely food on the taster menu and while initially the portions may have seemed small we were completely full by the end so proves how well balanced the menu is. Service was also excellent and friendly without feeling like you were being watched, yet...

Having visited the restaurant last year for lunch (which was amazing) I was super excited to return for the chefs table. Unfortunately I was slightly disappointed… The table was very far from the pass so I would struggle to say this is a true chefs...

Had the taster menu, and we've had a few . Adams, Purnells more recently. This was a disappointment as you expect small plates, but this was ridiculous. They were the smallest plates I have seen on a tester menu, with some strange combos. Food was...

Booked as a birthday treat for my partner being a fan of GBM and having lived locally some years ago. Welcomed by staff on arrival and have to say they were all exemplary throughout the dining experience. Liked the decor and ambience of the place...

Very welcoming staff all have an excellent knowledge of what they are serving you. We had 6 course taster menu with drinks package. Food was exceptional in flavour and presentation our only concern was there was a bit of a wait in between some of...

Great experience, superb service and amazing food. The whole experience from start to finish was memorable.

We went here for a birthday lunch on a Saturday. There were 3 of us one of whom is allergic to eggs. We were warmly welcomed and they confirmed the allergy and which of our party it applied to. We were offered some amuse bouche...

This was our first experience at the boat and we were blown away by the standard of the food and the excellent and friendly service by all of the staff. The staff were knowledgeable and welcoming and really made us feel comfortable. They talked us...

We had heard of The Boat Inn from watching The Great British Menu and we were intrigued. So we decided to book for a combined treat of birthday and wedding anniversary . What a brilliant experience. We chose the tasting menu, and what a treat...

Came for Sunday lunch with my partner. Have to say the roast beef was possibly the best we’ve ever eaten, completely melts in the mouth and full of flavour. Ended up with five courses as the chef kept sending complimentary bites which were delicious. Staff...

This is the second time I have visited this restaurant and again it is still my favourite place to eat. Harry served us and he was a delight. Thank you for another taste sensation!

We visited yesterday lunchtime to celebrate my partners birthday, great food experiences are what we really love on special occasions and The Boat Inn was definitely that.We chose to eat off the 3 course lunch menu enjoying a butternut squash and goats cheese starter followed...

We visited for a birthday after seeing the chef on Great British Menu. Greetings and seating was warm and welcoming. We chose the 6 course tasting menu which incidentally was different to the one showing on the website. We all have varying tastes, likes and...

We went for the six course tasting menu and glad we did. Fabulous evening and great atmosphere right from the lovely warm welcome. My ‘stand out dish’ was the scallops, my husbands the squab pigeon. We will definitely return, thank you

I’ve been wanting to go the Boat, for a while and finally since moving just around the corner we went and we’re not disappointed. From the moment we were greeted at the door it was a great experience. We arrived early so we’re show to...

My wife and I have been wanting to go to The Boat Inn for a little while, after finding out about the restaurant when seeing the owner/chef on Great British Menu. Today we finally went and what a lovely lunch treat we had. We opted...

Treated for my birthday to an incredible 6 course taster, the food was utterly divine, Flo was amazing and catered for us brilliantly. Everything was top notch. Meeting Liam after was lovely, very genuine guy. Down to earth. Can't wait to return.

We were booked in for Sunday lunch, but decided for a few extra pounds we would give the four course tasting menu a try. What a great decision that was, from the Amuse Bouche to the Petit Fours at the end, a superb treat for...

Returned for Sunday dinner.. Would call ourselves regulars and to be honest have had some great food there .., But sadly our experience Sunday was not the best.. The menu needs a shake up I think ( and my partner)… Our taster menu first 2...

Our first time at The Boat Inn. We’d highly recommend a visit! Great service from Flo & Maddie part of our attentive and helpful table service team. The standard of the food served is high, each dish is expertly described by the competent, confident and...

This is a place to go and relax and enjoy. A perfectly put together taster menu with fantastic flavours and exceptional staff. Visited last week and were served by Mads and Abbigail mainly - both passionate and knowledgeable about the food and our choice of...

Le lieu est agréable. L'été ça doit être génial de manger en extérieur. L'accueil est plutôt sympathique. La cuisine est...

Held a family meal here on our Wedding Day last week, having paid a recce visit a couple of months previously. The Boat did not disappoint and we couldn’t fault it in any way. Attractive and welcoming surroundings and attentive, but not overpowering, service by...