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The Staffs and Worcs Canal is a scenic 46-mile route connecting Great Haywood and Stourport. Opened in 1772, it winds through countryside, woodlands, and villages, with highlights like Bratch Locks and Kinver. Popular with boaters and walkers, the canal offers wildlife, canal-side pubs, and easy access to attractions -a peaceful way to explore the heart of England.

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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Canal Pub
#1 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

The Eagle Vaults

2 Friar St., Worcester WR1 2LZ.

  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#2 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

Star

Market Pl, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5DJ.

  • Food
  • Real Ale
  • Takeout Available
Canal Pub
#3 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

Green Man

High St, Swindon, Dudley DY3 4NR.

  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#4 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

White Hart

Stone Cross, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5AS.

  • Food
  • Real Ale
  • Serves Food
Canal Pub
#5 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

Watermill

Park Ln, Kidderminster DY11 6TL.

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#6 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

Bulls Head

Cookley, Kidderminster DY10 3SA.

  • Food
  • Real Ale
  • Bar Service
Canal Pub
#7 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

The Eagle & Spur

176 Castle Rd, Cookley, Kidderminster DY10 3TB.

  • Accomodation
  • Dog Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#8 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

Round Oak

Round Oak Inn, 100 Ounsdale Rd, Wombourne, Wolverhampton WV5 8BU.

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#9 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

Navigation

Greensforge Ln, Swindon, Kingswinford DY6 0AH.

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#10 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

Clifford Arms

Main Rd, Great Haywood, Stafford ST18 0SR.

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#11 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

Anchor Inn

Brewood Rd, Cross Green, Coven, Wolverhampton WV10 7PW.

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#12 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

The Angel

Severn Side, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 9EW.

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Food
Canal Pub
#13 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

Mount Pleasant

98 Ounsdale Rd, Wombourne, Wolverhampton WV5 8BP.

  • Food
  • Real Ale
  • Serves Food
Canal Pub
#14 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

Waggon & Horses

Waggon & Horses, 100 Bridgnorth Rd, Wombourne, Wolverhampton WV5 0AQ.

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#15 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

Ye Old White Hotel

The Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8AS.

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#16 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

The Lock Inn

Lock Inn, Wolverley Rd, Wolverley, Kidderminster DY10 3RN.

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#17 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

Vine Inn

1 Dunsley Rd, Kinver, Stourbridge DY7 6LJ.

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#18 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

Bird in Hand

Canal side, 5 Holly Rd, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 9BA.

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#19 Rated Canal Pub on the Staffs and Worcs Canal

The Wharf Inn

Holt Fleet, Worcester WR6 6NN.

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Food