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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.

Canal Pub
#61 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Aussie Rooster

Llangollen Rd, Trevor, Llangollen LL20 7TG.

  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#62 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Great Western Arms

Station Rd, Aynho, Banbury OX17 3BP.

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#63 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Watermill

Park Ln, Kidderminster DY11 6TL.

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#64 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Bubble Inn

Stenson, Derby DE73 7HL.

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#66 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Greyhound Inn

Hawkesbury Junction, Coventry

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#67 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Waterway

54 Formosa St, London W9 2JU.

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#68 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Boat Inn

Canal Rd, Thrupp, Kidlington OX5 1JY.

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#69 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Wharf Tavern

Market Drayton, Goldstone, Shropshire TF9 2LP.

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
Canal Pub
#70 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Ring O Bells

Village Rd, Christleton, Chester CH3 7AS.

  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#71 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Rosemary Branch

2 Shepperton Rd, London.

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#72 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Bulls Head

Cookley, Kidderminster DY10 3SA.

  • Food
  • Real Ale
  • Bar Service
Canal Pub
#73 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Barley Mow

Upper Heyford.

  • Real Ale
  • Serves Food
  • Bar Service
Canal Pub
#74 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Boat Inn

Meadow Lane, Loughborough

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#75 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Malt Shovel

49 The Wharf, Shardlow, Derby DE72 2HG.

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#76 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Eagle & Spur

176 Castle Rd, Cookley, Kidderminster DY10 3TB.

  • Accomodation
  • Dog Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#77 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

White Bear

10 High St, Whitchurch SY13 1AR.

  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#78 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Round Oak

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

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#79 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Moat House

Lower Penkridge Rd, Acton Trussell, Stafford ST17 0RJ.

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Food
Accommodation and Canal Pub
#80 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Chain Bridge Hotel

Berwyn St, Llangollen LL20 8BS.

  • Accomodation
  • Family Friendly
  • Food