The Best Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal 2026

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Canal and riverside pubs in the UK are a long-standing tradition, once serving as vital stops for boatmen during the Industrial Revolution. Today, these historic pubs blend heritage charm with modern comfort, offering traditional fare, local ales, and scenic views beside moored narrowboats and canal wildlife. Many have names reflecting their past—“The Navigation,” “The Lock,” or “The Anchor”—and feature exposed beams, open fireplaces, beer gardens by the water, and moorings for boaters. Favorites include The Fisherman’s Return on the Norfolk Broads, The Waterside Inn on the Kennet & Avon Canal, and many along the Grand Union, Oxford, and Leeds & Liverpool Canals. These pubs welcome boaters, walkers, cyclists, families, and locals seeking a tranquil atmosphere. Many host events like quiz nights, live music, beer festivals, and barbecues, with menus featuring pub classics—fish and chips, Sunday roasts, and seasonal specials with regional ales. Whether you want a dog-friendly stop, romantic dining, or a peaceful pint by the water, Britain’s canal and riverside pubs deliver an authentic taste of waterway culture, where history, hospitality, and natural beauty meet.

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#1 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

Shady Oak

Tarporley CW6.

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#2 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

Junction Inn

Norbury Junction, Stafford ST20 0PN.

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#3 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

Dysart Arms

Bowe's Gate Rd, Bunbury, Tarporley CW6 9PH.

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#4 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

The Royal Oak

High St, Church Eaton, Stafford ST20 0AJ.

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#5 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

The Anchor Inn

Peggs Ln, Stafford ST20 0NG.

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#6 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

Hartley Arms

56 Long St, Wheaton Aston, Stafford ST19 9NF.

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#7 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

The Cheshire Cat

Whitchurch Rd, Christleton, Chester CH3 6AE.

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#8 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

Three Stirrups

1 Engleton Ln, Brewood, Stafford ST19 9DZ.

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#9 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

Red Lion

High St, Cheswardine, Market Drayton TF9 2RS.

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#10 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

Bridge Inn

22 High Grn, Brewood, Stafford ST19 9BD.

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#11 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

Shroppie Fly

Audlem Wharf, Shropshire St, Audlem, Crewe CW3 0DX.

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#12 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

Four Alls

York House, Woodseaves, Market Drayton TF9 2AG.

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#13 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

Ring O Bells

Village Rd, Christleton, Chester CH3 7AS.

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#14 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

Wharf Tavern

Market Drayton, Goldstone, Shropshire TF9 2LP.

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#15 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

Bridge Inn

Bridge Inn, 12 Shropshire St, Audlem, Crewe CW3 0DX.

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#16 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

The Lock Vaults

Spital Walk, Chester CH3 5DB.

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#17 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

Barbridge Inn

Old Chester Rd, Nantwich CW5 6AY.

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#18 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

Straw Hat

Hope Farm Rd, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port CH66 2BH.

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#19 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

Bunbury Arms

Little Stanney Ln, Stoak, Chester CH2 4HW.

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#20 Rated Canal Pub on the Shropshire Union Canal

The Navigation Inn

Newport Road, Gnosall, Stafford, ST20 0BN

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