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Food, Drink & Hospitality on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal

3 food, drink & hospitality businesses found along the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.

Cruising the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal? There are 3 food and drink options to discover along the way. Plan your mooring stops around the best places to eat.

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The Lock Inn

Food, Drink & Hospitality
2.9 mi

Old Smithy Tea Rooms

Food, Drink & Hospitality
2.9 mi

The Waterfront Inn

Food, Drink & Hospitality
5.0 mi

Food and drink along the canals

One of the great pleasures of cruising the inland waterways is the variety of canalside pubs, cafes, and restaurants you'll find along the way. Many have moorings right outside, making it easy to tie up and wander in. Some of the best-known waterway pubs have been welcoming boaters for centuries.

If you're on a longer cruise, it's worth planning meal stops around known food spots, as some stretches of canal are remote with few facilities. Farmer's markets and farm shops near the towpath can also be a great source of fresh, local produce for cooking aboard.

About Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal for boaters

The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, managed by CRT is part of the UK's inland waterways network running approximately 74 kilometres.

With 95 locks along its length, it offers a varied cruising experience for narrowboat and wide-beam owners alike.

Below you'll find services, facilities, and local knowledge contributed by boaters who know this waterway well.