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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
#81 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

The Waterway

54 Formosa St, London W9 2JU.

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#82 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

The Old Swan at Cheddington

Cheddington Nr Leighton Buzzard

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

The Market Tavern

21 Market St, Atherstone

  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Serves Food
Canal Pub
#84 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Crooke Hall Inn

92 Crooke Rd, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8LR.

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

The Boat Inn

Canal Rd, Thrupp, Kidlington OX5 1JY.

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#86 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Bulls Head

Cookley, Kidderminster DY10 3SA.

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

Wharf Tavern

Market Drayton, Goldstone, Shropshire TF9 2LP.

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
Canal Pub
#88 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Rosemary Branch

2 Shepperton Rd, London.

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#89 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Ring O Bells

Village Rd, Christleton, Chester CH3 7AS.

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

The Barley Mow

Upper Heyford.

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

The Boat Inn

Meadow Lane, Loughborough

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#92 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Malt Shovel

49 The Wharf, Shardlow, Derby DE72 2HG.

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

The Eagle & Spur

176 Castle Rd, Cookley, Kidderminster DY10 3TB.

  • Accomodation
  • Dog Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#94 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

White Bear

10 High St, Whitchurch SY13 1AR.

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

Round Oak

Round Oak Inn, 100 Ounsdale Rd, Wombourne, Wolverhampton WV5 8BU.

  • Canalside
  • Food
  • Real Ale
Canal Pub
#96 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

The Greyhound

177 Faringdon Rd, Swindon SN1 5DL.

  • Food
  • Bar Service
  • Accessible Entrance
Canal Pub
#97 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Moat House

Lower Penkridge Rd, Acton Trussell, Stafford ST17 0RJ.

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Food
Accommodation and Canal Pub
#98 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Chain Bridge Hotel

Berwyn St, Llangollen LL20 8BS.

  • Accomodation
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#99 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

The Old Crown

466 Aldermans Green Rd, Alderman's Green, Coventry CV2 1NP.

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

The Bridge Inn

Chirk Bank, Weston Rhyn, Wrexham LL14 5BU.

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Food