Canal Pub on the Chesterfield Canal

Guide To The Waterfront Inn

The Waterfront Inn, situated alongside the canal in West Stockwith, Doncaster, is a charming family-friendly establishment that offers quality dining and warm hospitality.
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The pub features a diverse menu, including standout dishes such as a superb Sunday carvery with tender meats and fresh vegetables, delicious fish and chips, and specialities like flat iron steak, all of which have received high praise from visitors.  Operating from Wednesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays), The Waterfront Inn has extended hours until 11:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Guests can enjoy amenities such as free parking, WiFi, outdoor seating areas, and pet-friendly policies.

Located next to West Stockwith Lock, the inn also offers accommodation in addition to its dining services, making it an ideal destination for casual meals and a convenient overnight stop for travellers exploring the canal network. Visitors consistently highlight the welcoming atmosphere, reasonable prices, and exceptional service provided by the staff, with many expressing their intention to return for future visits.

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Business Types

  • Canal Pub

Facilities

  • Canalside
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Real Ale
  • Takeout Available
  • Serves Food

The Waterfront Inn Information

West Stockwith

Phone

01427 891223

Email

01427 891223

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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM

Thursday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM

Friday: 12:00 – 11:30 PM

Saturday: 12:00 – 11:30 PM

Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

NOTE: Venues often have seasonal opening hours or can be subject to change and kitchen hours are often shorter, so it's always wise to check with the venue before visiting.
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The Waterfront Inn Reviews

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Review from Google Places

26 May 2025

Late for carvery. Refilled the veg, which was all very nice, but meat was all that was left. Thus, I don’t think it could have been cut any thinner.

The couple at the bar were very noisy, obviously locals. But they could have taken it down a notch with people wanting to chat over dinner.

Entertainment at night was well attended but a tad too loud.

Ian Close

Review from Google Places

26 May 2025

Had a fantastic weekend in our camper. Everyone so friendly, food is delicious- especially the Sunday carvery. Great atmosphere and lovely location. Cannot thank the owners and staff enough for such an enjoyable time

John Sandelands

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16 April 2025

Nice Little Pub

Wanted to book for the Friday but food was not on (later found out that somebody had removed the exhausts from the supply companies vans)!! Booked for the Saturday for a family of 4 and had a nice meal just before the evening entertainment started. It has a nice big beer garden for the kids. Would certainly visit again for a drink and food, Catches a lot of walkers, cyclists, bikers and tourers from the Caravan Park at the rear.

David Simpson

Review from Google Places

16 February 2025

Absolutely amazing! Stuart and Karen are lovely and so welcoming. The food is always lush and home cooked as well as all fresh and the meat just melts in your mouth oh and the blue cheese sauce beaut! Always a place I know I will go back to. 🙂

Laura Bernard

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4 August 2024

Absolutely beautiful carvery, the Stilton cheese sauce is a must. Everything was cooked to perfection and the meats just melt in your mouth.

Thanks for having us Karen and Stewart.

Lucie Rodgers

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