How much does The Boat menu cost?
From £85 for the lunch choice menu to £125 for the Evening tasting menu, per person in GBP, before service. The table adds the 8% usually added for service, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 8% service | For two | For two, with service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evening tasting menu | £125 | £135 | £250 | £270 |
| Evening tasting menu with wine pairing | £245 | £265 | £490 | £529 |
| Lunch choice menu3 courses | £85 | £92 | £170 | £184 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes service charge, which most UK restaurants add at 10–15% (12.5–15% in London). Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 12 October 2026; menus change, so check with The Boat before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at The Boat?
The lunch choice menu, at £85 per person for 3 courses. That’s £40 less than the Evening tasting menu.
- Lunch choice menu £853 courses · Starter, main and dessert with snacks and treats; Thursday to Saturday lunch · £40 less than the Evening tasting menu
- The White Swan £69The cheapest one-star dinner menu in England, British
How to book at The Boat
Book online on OpenTable or by phone on +44 1543 361692.
- When tables are releasedOnline through OpenTable on the restaurant's website, by email ([email protected]) or by phone.
- Where to bookBook on OpenTable Or call +44 1543 361692.
- CancellationsCard details secure the booking. Cancellations 24 hours or more ahead are free; within 24 hours a £40 per person fee may apply, and no-shows may be charged the minimum menu price for that service.
- Without a bookingWalk-ins are taken when possible, but not guaranteed. Tables are held for up to an hour after the booking time.
- Groups and private eventsGroups of six or more pay a £40 per person deposit to book, non-refundable but transferable to a future visit.
From The Boat’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, children, how long it takes, drinks and opening hours at The Boat
What is the dress code at The Boat?
Smart casual.
Can you take children to The Boat?
Not recommended for children under 8. There is no children's menu, and no highchairs or prams.
How long does a meal at The Boat take?
About 2½ hours for the evening menus and 1 to 1½ hours at lunch.
Can you bring your own wine to The Boat?
Corkage £70 a bottle.
When is The Boat open?
It's open Wednesday to Saturday, closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.
Mon–Tue closedWed 18:30–20:30Thu–Sat 12:30–14:00, 18:30–20:30Sun closed
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From The Boat’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
The Boat: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does The Boat have?
One. The Boat holds one MICHELIN star, one of 165 one-star restaurants in the UK. New in Feb 2026: Gained its first star.
Who is the chef at The Boat?
The head chef is Liam Dillon.
- Cuisine
- British
- Where
- Lichfield, Staffordshire · Lichfield · United Kingdom
- Address
- Walsall Road, Lichfield, WS14 0BUOpen in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Can cater for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Is The Boat expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its £125 dinner menu is the 47th cheapest of the 123 one-star dinner menus in England with a published price. The middle price is £140, so it costs £15 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House of TidesNewcastle upon Tyne | Modern European | £125 | £65 | £85 |
| Maré by Rafael CagaliHove, East Sussex | Modern European | £125 | £125 | £65 |
| Nut Tree InnMurcott, Oxfordshire | British | £125 | £105 | £75 |
| Plates LondonShoreditch | Vegan | £125 | £109 | £75 |
| The BoatLichfield, Staffordshire | British | £125 | £85 | £120 |
| The CrossKenilworth, Warwickshire | British | £125 | £49.50 | £90 |
| John's HouseMountsorrel, Leicestershire | Modern European | £126 | £55 | £85 |
| Adam'sBirmingham | Modern European | £130 | £55 | £95 |
| AkokoFitzrovia | African | £130 | £65 | £80 |
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The 6 nearest, all within 24.6 mi.
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- The Wilderness Modern European · 11.4 mi (18.4 km) away · dinner £145
- Opheem Indian · 11.8 mi (19.0 km) away · dinner £195
- Adam's Modern European · 11.9 mi (19.1 km) away · dinner £130
- Grace & Savour Modern European · 17.3 mi (27.9 km) away · dinner £195
- The Cross British · 24.6 mi (39.5 km) away · dinner £125
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Sources Restaurant: theboat.restaurant. Stars: The Boat in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 12 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).