Canal Pub
The Two Boats Inn
Long Itchington
Canal Pub
#1 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways
Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways
Eating and drinking by UK canals is a classic British pleasure, blending scenic views with great food. Towpaths along 2,000 miles of waterways are lined with historic pubs—many once serving boatmen—offering hearty meals, Sunday roasts, and local ales, with moorings for narrowboats. The waterways now also feature independent cafés, tea rooms, and restaurants in converted warehouses, especially in areas like London’s Grand Union Canal and the Kennet & Avon Canal. Popular venues such as The Rowbarge at Woolhampton and The Dundas Arms at Kintbury attract visitors with outdoor terraces, seasonal menus, and regular events. Whether stopping during a towpath walk or arriving by boat, canalside eateries provide a peaceful setting to enjoy local flavors, wildlife, and Britain’s waterway heritage.
UK Waterways's Best Eating and Drinking in 2026
Canal Pub
#2 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways
Canal Pub
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Canal Pub
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Canal Pub
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Canal Pub
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Canal Pub
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Canal Pub and Museums
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Canal Pub
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Cafe and Skippered Boat Trips
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Canal Pub
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Canal Pub
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Restaurant Boats and Cafe
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Restaurant Boats and Cafe
Dee’s Venetian Marina Tearoom
1 Marina cottages, Nantwich CW5 6DD.
Cafe, Day Boat Hire, Restaurant Boats and Skippered Boat Trips
#14 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways
Cafe, Day Boat Hire, Restaurant Boats and Skippered Boat Trips
Chichester Canal Centre
Canal Wharf, Basin Rd, Chichester PO19 8DT.
Canal Pub
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Cafe and Day Boat Hire
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Canal Pub
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Canal Pub
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Canal Pub
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