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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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Canal Pub
#21 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Camp House Inn

Camp Ln, Worcester WR2 6LX.

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

The Eagle Vaults

2 Friar St., Worcester WR1 2LZ.

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

Dysart Arms

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

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

The Royal Oak

High St, Church Eaton, Stafford ST20 0AJ.

  • Food
  • Real Ale
  • Serves Food
Canal Pub
#25 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The White Hart

126 Godstow Rd, Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8PQ.

  • Food
  • Real Ale
  • Takeout Available
Canal Pub
#26 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Wheatsheaf

10 The Grn, Braunston, Daventry NN11 7HW.

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

Green Man

1 Canal Bridge, Willington, Derby DE65 6BQ.

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

Stag and Pheasant

Hartshill, Nuneaton

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

Rising Sun

50 Lombard St, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 8DU.

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Bar Service
Canal Pub
#30 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Sun Trevor

Sun Bank, Llangollen LL20 8EG.

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Accommodation and Canal Pub
#31 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Red Lion Ellesmere

Church St, Ellesmere SY12 0HD.

  • Accomodation
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#33 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The White Hart

Birch Rd, Ellesmere SY12 0ET.

  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#34 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Hartley Arms

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

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

Barley Mow

64 Main St, Newbold on Avon, Rugby CV21 1HW.

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

The Cheshire Cat

Whitchurch Rd, Christleton, Chester CH3 6AE.

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

The Swan Inn

Village Rd, Denham UB9 5BH.

  • Food
  • Real Ale
  • Takeout Available
Canal Pub
#38 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Aqueduct Inn

Holyhead road, Froncysyllte, Llangollen LL20 7PY.

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

Rising Sun

1 The Grn, Willington, Derby DE65 6BP.

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

Narrowboat Inn

Oswestry SY11 4NU.

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Food