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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
#181 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Puss in Boots

Buxton Road, Macclesfield.

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

Ansty Club

Grove Rd, Ansty, Coventry CV7 9JD.

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

Bird in Hand

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

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

Dahi Divan

Kings Bromley Rd, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7DB.

  • Food
  • Takeout Available
  • Delivery Available
Canal Pub
#185 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Wharf Inn

Holt Fleet, Worcester WR6 6NN.

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

The Samuel Barlow

Alvecote Marina, Robey's Ln, Alvecote, Tamworth B78 1AS.

  • Serves Food
  • Bar Service
  • Accessible Entrance
Canal Pub
#187 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Navigation Inn

Newport Road, Gnosall, Stafford, ST20 0BN

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

Saracens Head Weston

Stafford Rd, Weston, Stafford ST18 0HT.

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

Church House Inn

Church St, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5PY.

  • Accomodation
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#191 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Fazeley Inn

4 Coleshill St, Fazeley, Tamworth B78 3RA.

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Food