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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.

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#62 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Honey Street Mill Cafe

Honey Street, Village SN9 5PS.

  • Food
  • Takeout Available
  • Serves Food
Canal Pub
#63 Rated Eating and Drinking on the UK Waterways

Aussie Rooster

Llangollen Rd, Trevor, Llangollen LL20 7TG.

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

Great Western Arms

Station Rd, Aynho, Banbury OX17 3BP.

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

The Boat Inn

Cannock Rd, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5DT.

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

Watermill

Park Ln, Kidderminster DY11 6TL.

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

Bubble Inn

Stenson, Derby DE73 7HL.

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

The Greyhound Inn

Hawkesbury Junction, Coventry

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

The Old Swan at Cheddington

Cheddington Nr Leighton Buzzard

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

The Waterway

54 Formosa St, London W9 2JU.

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

The Boat Inn

Canal Rd, Thrupp, Kidlington OX5 1JY.

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

The Market Tavern

21 Market St, Atherstone

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

Rosemary Branch

2 Shepperton Rd, London.

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

Ring O Bells

Village Rd, Christleton, Chester CH3 7AS.

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

Bulls Head

Cookley, Kidderminster DY10 3SA.

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

Wharf Tavern

Market Drayton, Goldstone, Shropshire TF9 2LP.

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

The Boat Inn

Meadow Lane, Loughborough

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

Malt Shovel

49 The Wharf, Shardlow, Derby DE72 2HG.

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

The Eagle & Spur

176 Castle Rd, Cookley, Kidderminster DY10 3TB.

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

The Greyhound

177 Faringdon Rd, Swindon SN1 5DL.

  • Food
  • Bar Service
  • Accessible Entrance