The Boat Inn, Lichfield

A restaurant that serves good beer. The exterior is a multi-building pub, rendered white to the point of being featureless to make it look modern. It is situated next to the now dry Hatherton Canal and is of 19th century origin. Also has a terrace eating area. The interior is soulless. Quirky photos sit next to arty paintings, wood tables and chairs, laminate flooring, high backed leathers chairs and the all too common brown leather sofas in a waiting to be received area. While the building is dull the food is excellent and the service very friendly. It was rammed with a good mixed clientele. Beer; it had 3 handpulls; Loddon’s Hullabaloo, Blythe Bridge’s Lassie and Rooster’s Hegdehog. All were good. I would go again.