Canal Pub on the Lancaster Canal

Guide To The Galley micro bar at Swillbrook Boatyard

The Galley micro bar at Swillbrook Boatyard is a delightful little waterside bar and gathering place on the Lancaster Canal. Open mostly during the UK summer months at the moment, the cafe-style bar welcomes boaters, walkers, cyclists and local residents alike.

The Galley is tucked away behind the boatyard, overlooking the water in a quiet canal-side setting, which offers mostly outdoor seating, with a cosy indoor space for cooler days. The perfect place to slow down, enjoy a drink surrounded by nature and watch the boats drift by.

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Business Types


  • Canal Pub

Facilities


  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Real Ale

The Galley micro bar at Swillbrook Boatyard Information


The Boathouse, Catforth Rd, Catforth, Swillbrook, Preston PR4 0HE.

Phone

07788 807333

Email

07788 807333

The Galley micro bar at Swillbrook Boatyard Reviews

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Review from Google Places

5 January 2026

Looks great here but is closed when I pass.

Andrew Daykin

Review from Google Places

23 October 2023

A gorgeous little cafe bar on the Lancaster canalside. Wonderful, good quality food and warm, friendly service.

Karen Wright

Review from Google Places

29 September 2022

What a fabulous find – beautiful food and service. Owners are caring and enthusiastic. You must visit and enjoy such a tranquil setting.

Dr M. Irvine

Review from Google Places

5 July 2022

Great place friendly staff helped us pump our flat bike tyre up. Really went the extra mile to help us. Very nice drinks and surroundings.

Ross Yates

Review from Google Places

6 June 2022

Excellent little place, was busy when we arrived but soon found a table. Great service on a sunny evening.

Phil Donaghy