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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
#41 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Narrowboat Inn

Oswestry SY11 4NU.

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

The Dusty Miller Wrenbury

Cholmondeley Rd, Wrenbury, Nantwich CW5 8HG.

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#43 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Swan Inn

Village Rd, Denham UB9 5BH.

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

Aqueduct Inn

Holyhead road, Froncysyllte, Llangollen LL20 7PY.

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

The Cheshire Cat

Whitchurch Rd, Christleton, Chester CH3 6AE.

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

The Cape of Good Hope

66 Lower Cape, Warwick CV34 5DP.

  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#47 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Kings Lock Tearooms

Aylestone, Leicester Section

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Takeout Available
Canal Pub
#48 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Crown Inn

7 Post Office Rd, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7BS.

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

Three Stirrups

1 Engleton Ln, Brewood, Stafford ST19 9DZ.

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

The Cuttle Inn

Long Itchington.

  • Accessible Entrance
Canal Pub
#51 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Horse & Jockey, Northwood

Horse & Jockey, Ellesmere Road, Northwood, Shrewsbury SY4 5NN.

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

The Old Plough

82 High St, Braunston, Daventry NN11 7HS

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

Kirkless Hall Inn

Aspull, Wigan WN2 1JW.

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Takeout Available
Canal Pub
#54 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Green Man

High St, Swindon, Dudley DY3 4NR.

  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#55 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Cheshire Ring Hotel

Cheshire Ring, 72 Manchester Rd, Hyde SK14 2BJ.

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#56 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The White Bull

The White Bull at, Garstang Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston PR3 0RE.

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

The Albion

The Albion, Whalley Rd, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington BB5 5HD.

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

Red Lion

High St, Cheswardine, Market Drayton TF9 2RS.

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

Foulridge Social Club

Towngate, Foulridge, Colne BB8 7PL.

  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#60 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Navigation Inn

57 Hanbury Rd, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove B60 4LB.

  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Real Ale