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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
#121 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

The Horseshoe Inn

Brithdir Ln, Berriew, Welshpool SY21 8AW.

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

The Butchers Arms

Priors Harwick.

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

The Plough Inn

Galgate, Lancaster LA2 0LQ.

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

Tom o’the Wood

Lock 63, Rowington

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

Gales

18 Bridge St, Llangollen LL20 8PF.

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

The Hampstall Inn

Hampstall Ln, Astley Burf, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 0RY.

  • Canalside
  • Dog Friendly
  • Food
Canal Pub
#127 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

The Water Witch

Canal Tow Path, Aldcliffe Rd, Lancaster LA1 1SU.

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

The Slipway

48 Crabtree Ln, Burscough, Ormskirk L40 0RN.

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

The Boat Inn

Birdingbury Wharf, nr Stockton.

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

Barbridge Inn

Old Chester Rd, Nantwich CW5 6AY.

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

The Farmers Arms

Marsh Ln, Nantwich CW5 8PN.

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

The Tithe Barn

Church St, Garstang, Preston PR3 1PA.

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

Swan Inn

Cross St, Ellesmere SY12 0AW.

  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Delivery Available
Canal Pub
#134 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

The Sun Inn

1 Wharf St, Godalming GU7 1NN.

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

The Boat Inn

Bridge Rd, Stoke Bruerne, Towcester NN12 7SB

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

Toll House Inn

Penny St, Lancaster LA1 1XT

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
Accommodation and Canal Pub
#137 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

The Queens Head Hotel

Park Ln, Congleton CW12 3DE

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
Canal Pub
#138 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Navigation

Greensforge Ln, Swindon, Kingswinford DY6 0AH.

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

Bridge End Hotel

1927 Mill St, Llangollen LL20 8RY.

  • Accomodation
  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly