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Boat Inn, Penkridge

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Operator: Vic Jamal
Cannock Road, Penkridge, ST19 5DT (View on Google Map)
(01785) 715170
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The Boat Inn, built at the same time as the Staffs and Worcester Canal in 1779 and is one of the old ‘Gateways’ to the Village, for many years it was the first or last stopping point, as locals and visitors travelled along the Cannock Road. A pub restaurant, comfortable modern bar to the left as you enter, restaurant area to the right. Serve traditional British meals, a bottomless brunch (Wed-Sat 12-4) Sunday lunch afternoon teas and Sunday lunch. Number of beers may vary.

Historic Interest

In 1837 when the pub was being sold on behalf of Joseph Dugmore the property was described as including a hrewhouse

Information for this venue is provided by the Heart of Staffordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Staffordshire District
Last updated
10/04/2025
Last surveyed
01/03/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
STA/1664
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:15pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:15pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:15pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:15pm
Friday
Noon - 8:15pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:15pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
occasionally
Garden Garden
drinking area between the pub and the canal
Family Friendly Family Friendly
children welcome up tp 9pm
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dogs are allowed in the bar area.
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Select Bus: 877, 878
Nearby Station (750m)
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