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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
#161 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Walnut Tree Inn

Near Bridge 49, Blisworth

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

The Anchor Inn

Salterforth Ln, Barnoldswick, Salterforth, Barnoldswick BB18 5TT.

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

Bunbury Arms

Little Stanney Ln, Stoak, Chester CH2 4HW.

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

New Inn

The New Inn, 61 The Wharf, Shardlow, Derby DE72 2HG.

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#165 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Spring Inn

Bath Rd, Sulhamstead, Reading RG7 5HP.

  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Serves Food
Canal Pub
#166 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Gardeners Arms

47 Vines Ln, Droitwich Spa, Droitwich WR9 8LU.

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

The Lock Tavern

35 Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AJ.

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Serves Food
Canal Pub
#168 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Bryn Howel Hotel

Bryn Howel Hotel & Restaurant, Trevor, Llangollen LL20 7UW.

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#169 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel, Main Rd, Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth LA5 8DQ.

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

Spice Heaven

4-6 Station Rd, Whitchurch SY13 1RE.

  • Family Friendly
  • Takeout Available
  • Delivery Available
Canal Pub
#171 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Grange Inn

Casey Ln, Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent DE14 2JQ.

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub and Hotel
#172 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

The Castle of Brecon Hotel

Castle Square, Brecon LD3 9DB.

  • Accomodation
  • Food
  • Accessible Entrance
Canal Pub
#173 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Ye Old White Hotel

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

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#174 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Perch & Pike

The St, South Stoke, Reading RG8 0JS.

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

The Lock Inn

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

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Accommodation and Canal Pub
#176 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Lion Quays

Weston Rhyn, Gobowen, Oswestry SY11 3EN.

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#177 Rated Canal Pub on the UK Waterways

Vine Inn

1 Dunsley Rd, Kinver, Stourbridge DY7 6LJ.

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

Black Lion Hotel

Scotland St, Ellesmere SY12 0EG.

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

The Swan Hotel

Waterside, Upton upon Severn, Worcester WR8 0JD.

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Food