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.
Popped in for a drink and a bowl of chips. Nice relaxing place, beautiful views and friendly staff.
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 x
Unfortunately, 5 stars is all I can give but they deserve a whole lot more!
Nettie & Alan x
Absolutely incredible steak. Two steak meals and a bottle of wine for £29.95. So much food you cant see the plate and the steak melts in your mouth. Would absolutely recommend this lovely pub with a welcoming atmosphere.
Nice canalside pub. Stopped off for a lager and coffee. Idyllic setting.
Updated Feb 2023.
Had Sunday lunch. Delicious. Downside was the service. 50 minutes to get the meal and others who came in and ordered after us were served before us somehow.
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.
Only went in as my phone ran out of battery when I was paddleboarding back from The Churnet Valley. Went in to ask to use their phone & they not only called a taxi for me, who said they'd be half an hour, so ordered a lemonade, & they then even offered to charge my phone!!
I'm really impressed with the service & it's in a beautiful area!
I didn't eat there (yet!) But due to the service & location I'll definitely be returning with friends & more than likely go after a hike, so order a nice meal after! So I'll update this, but if the food is half as good as the friendliness & service then I I'll probably be giving it 5 a full set of 5 stars!
Cosy inside & lots of outdoor seating, too!
I would like to thank one barman in particular for going above & beyond!
So highly recommend!!
Did not eat on this occasion. Sunday lunches going out looked very good. Very nice vibe in this pub. Friendly staff, good range of drinks on offer. Nice location next to a canal and Chedleton Heritage railway
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 quiet
The 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!
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.
Tammy Goodenough (Dobbyg)
+5
Only had a drink here a couple of times, it is a lovely clean pub, with great facilities, and a lovely atmosphere. Staff are friendly, we sat outside which was so pretty. It is also dog friendly.
A rather pleasant canalside pub with friendly staff providing good service. A well kept pint of Marston's Pedigree is on offer. I was visiting the Churnet Vallley Railway way and stopped here for lunch and a pint, the pub is just a three minute walk from the railway. The food is standard pub grub that's well cooked and tasty.
Absolutely beautiful pub on the side of a canal. Food beautiful. Staff and owners brilliant. Facilities lovely and clean. Thank you for a warm welcome. Keep the good work up.
Stayed over in our camper, the flying pig. Warm hospitality and great food at the Mexican night
beverley steadman-ewards
+5
Fantastic place, surroundings set in with natural beauty of Staffordshire. Located Next to canal, river an working steam train station.
Great afternoon with family an grand children.
Cracking pub the beer was good the place was lovely and the staff were excellent
Lovely friendly local pub,very dog friendly. Had a mix up with the wait for food but handled well. We stayed over in Motorhome. Lovely walks on canal from pub
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