Moored here overnight on my way up the flight. Nice food and beer and the service good. Interesting layout with tables set in different style 'booths' - quirky but nice. Clearly used by locals, the bar area had some interesting 'pub politics' conversations going on (putting the world to rights) - reminiscent of the days before pubs had to do food to stay in business. The locals were welcoming and friendly, as was the landlord. Sadly, my early getaway the next morning was somewhat thwarted by an empty pound a couple of locks up. However, not before the landlord, out on his morning walk, opened the gates of one the locks for me. Thank you ?
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A delightful meal, sitting watching the canal boats, in the sunshine. The food was good; the staff were friendly and helpful. We were able to leave our car on the car park whilst we walked our dogs along the tow path.
234Darren
Lovely position and very quaint. Very dated inside which actually adds to its charm. Nice to see a pub not swallowed up by the brewery or a chain. Hanging baskets outside are wonderful. Staff were very friendly too. Its clearly family run and again that is lovely to see. Unfortunately the food lets it down. After we ordered we were surprised that all our food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. We had the specials - Chicken and Mushroom pie. It was clear by the taste and consistency that it was made with a tin of mushroom soup and they added cooked chicken and a puff pastry lid. Whilst it had plenty of chicken, this is quite poor by todays standards. Portions were small and the chips were quite under cooked on all our meals. Our childrens meals were all frozen and put in the oven affairs. Overall the food was more like a take away cafe than a pub. However lovely for canal side drinks.
ianthehambly
Setting along the canal fabulous. Selection of rolls/sandwiches abit basic, need more variety. Tuna mayo roll tasty. Didn't find staff very helpful, abit abrupt (maybe the heat), couldn't bring salt and pepper to your table, get it yourself from the bar. Couldn't have lemon & lime in a pint glass, no ice creams in ice cream fridge (told wouldnt sell them as end of summer) Disappoint with the staffs' attitude.
alexnewell2210
We visited as we walked along the canal. We found the snacks to be quite basic and a little bit expensive, however, the staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Beautiful garden with amazing hanging baskets!
nigel robinson
A really nice pub and setting by canal if your looking for a good venue on a nice warm sunny day. Large dining area outside by canal. Food was nice and only given 3 stars as cant comment on what rest of menu food is like.Been a couple times now and would recommend.
paul h
We stayed here this weekend in our motorhome at the back of the pub wouldn’t return, we were on pitch 9 by the gate entrance to the pub it’s like the m6 people in and out and people not even on the camp site just roaming around walking right by the door to my motorhome very inconsiderate and badly ran by the owners…no security any billy can walk walk round and that was quite apparent also not necessary the owners issues but they should be controlling it , full of geese the grass is full off geese poo literally covered…we went to the pub for a drink Saturday afternoon queue of 15+ at the bar with one serving, we went back Saturday evening for some food the menu is beyond basic, we went for the chicken balti tasted like a bowl of vinegar orders chips it’s french fries so why not put french fries on the menu , all the dishes come with french fries the food is far better at Wetherspoons ….doesn’t seem very well run as a pub or campsite to be honest just after the £s as cheap as they can get definitely wouldn’t return here! Campy site was £64.00 for two nights overpriced not worth it, food was almost £50..00 just get a takeaway it would be far nice and cost less
richgreenwood
Popped in for dinner, not very busy, huge outdoor garden area by the canal but old fashioned and uncomfirtable wooden tables and benches. Quite a restrictive menu, everything seems to come with chips. Not a proper pie - it's a casserole with false pastry lid. So ordered cattage pie, which comes with chips, potato with chips!! Also it's in a lovely location but in the middle of nowhere and does not offer customers WiFi. Unacceptable these days.
Laurence Caves
Lovely place to eat or grab a drink in the summer as it has extensive outdoor seating (with parasols) along the side of the canal. I only give the food 4 stars because, although it's nicely cooked generous portions, the menu is a little limited and not somewhere you'd go for a gourmet selection -- but I've always been happy with the various meals I've had here.Parking: Can get a bit tight at peak times on nice days but we've always managed to squeeze in.
chris muckley
Very nice pub set right next to the canal. On a summers day its gorgeous. Nice simple menu and great. Wholesome food done well
Excellent pub.Excellent choice of menu food ? & desserts ? Especially the steak and ale ? pie & Tiramisu with cream ?Very friendly, very helpful staff.Celebrated ? my very dear wife Ellen's birthday ? ? ? ? ? outside in the glorious sunshine 21 / 5 / 23.
Laura Teagles
I use the caravan park regularly, really pleasant and clean site staff are really friendly... my young dog loves it there as well
mumski836
We came here for Sunday lunch and we’re pleasantly surprised.The location by the canal is really lovely and especially on a sunny day !The lunch was a traditional roast.The portions were good and it was very tasty.The children all enjoyed theirs too and there were 7 empty plates at the end and no complaints!Wevfound the staff to be friendly and hardworking as it was very busy being Father’s Day and their beer pumps had gone down too!The young staff all worked hard and were constantly walking backwards and forwards to serve outside tables and it was a hot day too ! We shall return and hopefully be able to walk along the canal next time as this time the heavens opened!Give it a try and form your own opinion rather than take note of some of the negative comments .
nikolaw713
After visiting this pub and restaurant we came away very dissatisfied and disappointed. Myself and my husband both had food and drink where as his was very enjoyable unfortunately my chicken goujons tasted of fish/scampi and I could not eat them. Fortunately this is not due to allergens but have still since leaving and coming home felt very poorly and can not get the fishy taste out of my mouth. I can not cope with the smell or taste of fish in any way and most definitely they tasted of seafood of some description. On asking if the goujons were cooked in the same oil due to the taste I was told no but that the waitress would go and double check, nobody came back to us to confirm or deny this. Customer service was non existent. All I could eat was the little salad on the side and had to leave the chicken goujons. The setting is beautiful so if you only want a drink great place to visit.
Victoria C
The biggest roll I have ever seen! And it did just the job. The pub has ample parking and is situated right on the canal on Stockton Road. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating, but being a Sunday many of the seats inside were reserved. It was pleasing that despite being a sunday, they still offered their full menu. The roll was huge and very tasty. Washed down with a bitter shandy and a packet of crisps. The pub was busy, and they were hosting a steam fair, but service was still quick and top. Overall a lovely location. I saw dogs there, although I didn't have mine with me, so it is dog friendly too.
Moored here overnight on my way up the flight. Nice food and beer and the service good. Interesting layout with tables set in different style 'booths' - quirky but nice. Clearly used by locals, the bar area had some interesting 'pub politics' conversations going on (putting the world to rights) - reminiscent of the days before pubs had to do food to stay in business. The locals were welcoming and friendly, as was the landlord. Sadly, my early getaway the next morning was somewhat thwarted by an empty pound a couple of locks up. However, not before the landlord, out on his morning walk, opened the gates of one the locks for me. Thank you ?
A delightful meal, sitting watching the canal boats, in the sunshine. The food was good; the staff were friendly and helpful. We were able to leave our car on the car park whilst we walked our dogs along the tow path.
Lovely position and very quaint. Very dated inside which actually adds to its charm. Nice to see a pub not swallowed up by the brewery or a chain. Hanging baskets outside are wonderful. Staff were very friendly too. Its clearly family run and again that is lovely to see. Unfortunately the food lets it down. After we ordered we were surprised that all our food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. We had the specials - Chicken and Mushroom pie. It was clear by the taste and consistency that it was made with a tin of mushroom soup and they added cooked chicken and a puff pastry lid. Whilst it had plenty of chicken, this is quite poor by todays standards. Portions were small and the chips were quite under cooked on all our meals. Our childrens meals were all frozen and put in the oven affairs. Overall the food was more like a take away cafe than a pub. However lovely for canal side drinks.
Setting along the canal fabulous. Selection of rolls/sandwiches abit basic, need more variety. Tuna mayo roll tasty. Didn't find staff very helpful, abit abrupt (maybe the heat), couldn't bring salt and pepper to your table, get it yourself from the bar. Couldn't have lemon & lime in a pint glass, no ice creams in ice cream fridge (told wouldnt sell them as end of summer) Disappoint with the staffs' attitude.
We visited as we walked along the canal. We found the snacks to be quite basic and a little bit expensive, however, the staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Beautiful garden with amazing hanging baskets!
A really nice pub and setting by canal if your looking for a good venue on a nice warm sunny day. Large dining area outside by canal. Food was nice and only given 3 stars as cant comment on what rest of menu food is like.Been a couple times now and would recommend.
We stayed here this weekend in our motorhome at the back of the pub wouldn’t return, we were on pitch 9 by the gate entrance to the pub it’s like the m6 people in and out and people not even on the camp site just roaming around walking right by the door to my motorhome very inconsiderate and badly ran by the owners…no security any billy can walk walk round and that was quite apparent also not necessary the owners issues but they should be controlling it , full of geese the grass is full off geese poo literally covered…we went to the pub for a drink Saturday afternoon queue of 15+ at the bar with one serving, we went back Saturday evening for some food the menu is beyond basic, we went for the chicken balti tasted like a bowl of vinegar orders chips it’s french fries so why not put french fries on the menu , all the dishes come with french fries the food is far better at Wetherspoons ….doesn’t seem very well run as a pub or campsite to be honest just after the £s as cheap as they can get definitely wouldn’t return here! Campy site was £64.00 for two nights overpriced not worth it, food was almost £50..00 just get a takeaway it would be far nice and cost less
Popped in for dinner, not very busy, huge outdoor garden area by the canal but old fashioned and uncomfirtable wooden tables and benches. Quite a restrictive menu, everything seems to come with chips. Not a proper pie - it's a casserole with false pastry lid. So ordered cattage pie, which comes with chips, potato with chips!! Also it's in a lovely location but in the middle of nowhere and does not offer customers WiFi. Unacceptable these days.
Lovely place to eat or grab a drink in the summer as it has extensive outdoor seating (with parasols) along the side of the canal. I only give the food 4 stars because, although it's nicely cooked generous portions, the menu is a little limited and not somewhere you'd go for a gourmet selection -- but I've always been happy with the various meals I've had here.Parking: Can get a bit tight at peak times on nice days but we've always managed to squeeze in.
Very nice pub set right next to the canal. On a summers day its gorgeous. Nice simple menu and great. Wholesome food done well
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent pub.Excellent choice of menu food ? & desserts ? Especially the steak and ale ? pie & Tiramisu with cream ?Very friendly, very helpful staff.Celebrated ? my very dear wife Ellen's birthday ? ? ? ? ? outside in the glorious sunshine 21 / 5 / 23.
I use the caravan park regularly, really pleasant and clean site staff are really friendly... my young dog loves it there as well
We came here for Sunday lunch and we’re pleasantly surprised.The location by the canal is really lovely and especially on a sunny day !The lunch was a traditional roast.The portions were good and it was very tasty.The children all enjoyed theirs too and there were 7 empty plates at the end and no complaints!Wevfound the staff to be friendly and hardworking as it was very busy being Father’s Day and their beer pumps had gone down too!The young staff all worked hard and were constantly walking backwards and forwards to serve outside tables and it was a hot day too ! We shall return and hopefully be able to walk along the canal next time as this time the heavens opened!Give it a try and form your own opinion rather than take note of some of the negative comments .
After visiting this pub and restaurant we came away very dissatisfied and disappointed. Myself and my husband both had food and drink where as his was very enjoyable unfortunately my chicken goujons tasted of fish/scampi and I could not eat them. Fortunately this is not due to allergens but have still since leaving and coming home felt very poorly and can not get the fishy taste out of my mouth. I can not cope with the smell or taste of fish in any way and most definitely they tasted of seafood of some description. On asking if the goujons were cooked in the same oil due to the taste I was told no but that the waitress would go and double check, nobody came back to us to confirm or deny this. Customer service was non existent. All I could eat was the little salad on the side and had to leave the chicken goujons. The setting is beautiful so if you only want a drink great place to visit.
The biggest roll I have ever seen! And it did just the job. The pub has ample parking and is situated right on the canal on Stockton Road. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating, but being a Sunday many of the seats inside were reserved. It was pleasing that despite being a sunday, they still offered their full menu. The roll was huge and very tasty. Washed down with a bitter shandy and a packet of crisps. The pub was busy, and they were hosting a steam fair, but service was still quick and top. Overall a lovely location. I saw dogs there, although I didn't have mine with me, so it is dog friendly too.