This traditional canal-side inn, which once served as a forge and stables for canal horses, now provides a welcoming refuge for boaters, walkers, bikers, and all weary travellers seeking a break along the waterway.
Canal Pub on the Grand Union Canal
Guide To The Two Boats Inn
The Two Boats Inn, established in 1743, is a historic landmark located along the beautiful Grand Union Canal in Long Itchington, Warwickshire.
The inn takes pride in offering a fine selection of real ales, quality wines, and both bottled and draft beers, ensuring an authentic British pub experience. During the winter months, visitors can warm themselves by the roaring open fire, while the summer months invite guests to enjoy the outdoor seating area, where they can watch narrowboats navigate the tranquil canal.
In addition to its scenic location, The Two Boats Inn fosters a genuine community atmosphere with regular events such as beer festivals, hog roasts, music evenings, quiz nights, and traditional pub games like darts, cribbage, and dominoes. With ample mooring space for approximately 30 boats alongside the pub and a spacious car park, this charming establishment has evolved from its 18th-century origins into a beloved gathering place that honours its heritage while serving the needs of modern visitors.
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Review from Google Places
2 August 2025
This is a solid pub. The buffalo burger is excellent, it’s difficult to stand out in a crowded market for pub burgers but this is well worth ordering.
The beer was good and there is a broad range of gin.
The landlady was accommodating and friendly and she kept everything ticking over nicely.
Recommended for anyone who wants a good, if not revolutionary, menu and a friendly drink. Prices were also very reasonable.
Review from Google Places
30 July 2025
Love this place! We hired a long boat from Kate’s boats, motored on down the river, came across this quaint little pub (not hard in the UK), and stopped for dinner. We were not disappointed.
Great service, friendly, helpful staff, cold beers and wines.
Food came out quick too.
Set on such a beautiful location right on the canal!
We are Aussies touring the UK and just loving it!
If you are thinking of visiting this area, this little pub is a must 🤗
Review from Google Places
21 July 2025
This was definitely my favourite pub in the area, beautiful location by the canal, very traditional inn and seemingly very popular.
Staff were friendly and welcoming, drinks were well kept and tasted great, although we didn’t eat here ( we wished we had! ) the meals coming out looked amazing and generous, it’s definitely on the list for when we return to the area.
Review from Google Places
2 July 2025
Just been here to meet a friend. Great traditional canal side pub, loads of character. Nice steak, chips and salad. Good beers at a reasonable price.
Suggestions: pic litter up from the car park. Remove the abandoned car from the car park. Replace/mend the benches outside as very rickety!
Review from Google Places
21 October 2024
Had an amazing birthday meal. Rich and Sarah really made my mother in law feel special, even did a cake for her. Great food, the burgers were lovely, the steak was perfectly cooked and the cottage pie special was delicious. A great, friendly atmosphere in the pub. Would highly recommend.
