This quintessential British country pub overlooks the tranquil waters of the Grand Union Canal. Named after a local corn mill, this historic venue has become a beloved culinary destination, offering homemade classic British fare made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients supplied by nearby farms.
Canal Pub on the Grand Union Canal
Guide To Tom o’the Wood
Tom o’the Wood Tom O'The Wood is a charming, modernised 18th-century canal-side establishment located in the picturesque countryside between Lapworth and Rowington.
Visitors can enjoy their meals in the inviting conservatory restaurant or in various cosy spaces throughout the pub, perhaps while warming themselves by the real fire during colder months. The pub boasts an impressive 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor and has earned the coveted Travellers’ Choice Award for 2024, with patrons consistently praising its excellent food, service, and welcoming atmosphere.
In addition to its culinary offerings, Tom O’ The Wood features a scenic beer garden by the canal, occasionally hosts live folk music, and warmly welcomes dogs. It serves as a perfect stopping point along the Heart of England Way countryside walk, making it an ideal destination for walkers, boaters, and locals seeking authentic rural charm in Warwickshire.
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Review from Google Places
6 August 2025
This is our third visit, when travelling around on our boat. You can moor very close by if you are on the Grand Union Canal, or you can walk down from the Lapworth link/Kingswood junction. Well worth a visit. Nice pub, great location. Food was tasty and you got good portions for the price
Review from Google Places
31 May 2025
A nice pub in a lovely location. Friendly staff and a great drinks selection.
The food, however, was wholly unremarkable, so I can’t give five stars. It was expensive yet bland. I had a burger with salad and fries for £18, which was incredibly boring and uninspired. I know that you can’t do much to elevate a burger and chips, but there was no flair, no flavour, just stodge.
Review from Google Places
16 April 2025
What a disappointment. We were in the area and this came up with good reviews so we made the effort to come and eat lunch here. I had a fish finger sandwich which was actually ok, a bit heavy on the batter but still ok. My wife ordered the roast pork bap with sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, home made coleslaw and chips. When it arrived, the roast pork was totally overdone and was dry and tough. It came in a dry bap with a dry stuffing. The apple sauce was served on the side, as requested, but tasted like a cheap one out of a jar. The ‘home made’ coleslaw left a puddle of thin ‘mayonnaise’ on the plate and, again, tasted bought in and cheap. In all, it was inedible and, if food is advertised as being freshly made then it should taste like it. There was no love or skill went into the preparation of this. Shame, we had high hopes.
Review from Google Places
6 April 2025
Found this place whilst at the nearby NT Baddesley Clinton and wanting some lunch with the family. The setting sounded nice but the canal. It didn’t fail to I pressure. Very dog friendly too which was nice to see (although we hadn’t got our dogs with us at the time).
Met at the door by friendly staff and shown to table. Although the pub was fairly busy they accommodated us fine. The food was was brilliant (off the lighter bites menu)
It’s a beautiful setting and felt a nicely run pub. The gardens are lovely too. There are a number of sheds you can sit in to with dog beds. A good find. Reasonably priced too. Classy and casual interior. Suited us all just fine. Well done Tom O’ The Wood.
Review from Google Places
27 October 2024
First impressions when entering the premises are cozy clean warming seating areas. The bar staff are welcoming however after ordering our meal it took over 30 minutes to arrive. We were given the desert menu and unfortunately after 30 minutes decided to go to the checkout to pay the bill and leave.
