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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.

Canal Pub
#41 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Aqueduct Inn

Holyhead road, Froncysyllte, Llangollen LL20 7PY.

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

Rising Sun

1 The Grn, Willington, Derby DE65 6BP.

  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#43 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Narrowboat Inn

Oswestry SY11 4NU.

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#44 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

The Dusty Miller Wrenbury

Cholmondeley Rd, Wrenbury, Nantwich CW5 8HG.

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#45 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

The Cape of Good Hope

66 Lower Cape, Warwick CV34 5DP.

  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#46 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Kings Lock Tearooms

Aylestone, Leicester Section

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Takeout Available
Canal Pub
#47 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Three Stirrups

1 Engleton Ln, Brewood, Stafford ST19 9DZ.

  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#48 Rated Eating and Drinking 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 Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Horse & Jockey, Northwood

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

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

The Old Plough

82 High St, Braunston, Daventry NN11 7HS

  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#51 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Kirkless Hall Inn

Aspull, Wigan WN2 1JW.

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Takeout Available
Canal Pub
#52 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Green Man

High St, Swindon, Dudley DY3 4NR.

  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#53 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

The Cheshire Ring Hotel

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

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#54 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

The White Bull

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

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#55 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

The Albion

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

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#56 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Red Lion

High St, Cheswardine, Market Drayton TF9 2RS.

  • Real Ale
  • Serves Food
  • Bar Service
Canal Pub
#57 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Foulridge Social Club

Towngate, Foulridge, Colne BB8 7PL.

  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#58 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Navigation Inn

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

  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#59 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways
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Grand Junction Arms

Bridge 9, Paddington branch

  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#60 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Wharf Inn

End of the Welford Arm

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Food