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With one of Britains most famous rivers - the Avon - and the confluence of several major canal systems, there is bound to be a good choice of waterside pubs, cafes and restaurants in Warwickshire.

	Hatton Locks Cafe
	Canal Lane, Hatton, Warwickshire, CV35 7JL Tel: +44 (0)1789 772785
Close to Warwick on the Grand Union Canal, Hatton Locks is a fantastic place to relax and enjoy a picnic. Alternatively come and try delicious refreshments at the award winning Hatton Locks Café. The café features produce from small local suppliers and stocks cheeses from Fowlers of Earlswood, and Jams, apple juices and smoothies from Snitterfield fruit farms to name just a small selection. All produce is made traditionally and contains the finest ingredients. Discover the new interpretation giving an insight to the history of the canals including a sculpture trail, working boat demonstrations, and a number of events throughout the year. When you are feeling refreshed try a circular walk through the beautiful Warwickshire countryside, or sit back and enjoy watching the boats climb the flight of 21 locks known as ‘The stairway to Heaven’. At Hatton Locks you can do as much, or as little as you choose. The Hatton Café is open from 10am - 4pm (winter) and from 10am - 6pm (summer). Hatton Locks is located off Junction 15 M40 on the A4177, follow the brown and white signs.

Here is a selection of waterside pubs, cafes and restaurants in Warwickshire

Ansty
Rose & Castle
Family-friendly pub with a canal running through the garden.
Main Road, Ansty, Coventry, West Midlands CV7 9HZ
Tel: 024 7661 2822

Bidford-on-Avon
Frog & Bulrush
Traditional pub with large garden, riverside balcony, and its own moorings on the banks of the river Avon
65 High Street, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester Warwickshire
B50 4BG
Tel: 01789772369

Bodymoor Heath
The Old Barn Coffee Shop
Open every day of the year (except Christmas Day)
Kingsbury Water Park, Bodymoor Heath, Warwickshire B76 0DY
Tel: 01827 874823

Earlswood
The Reservoir
Backing onto the Earlswood Lakes, with an extra large beer garden & patio area for al fresco dining
The Common, Earlswood B94 5SL
Tel. 01564 702220

Hatton
Hatton Locks Cafe
Perched by the side of the Hatton flight, a pleasnt cafe with sitting-out area at the side of the canal.
Canal Lane, Hatton, Warwickshire CV35 7JL
Tel: 01926 409432

The Waterman Inn
In a lovely elevated position with deck and garden, overlooking hatton locks and the rolling Warwickshire countryside.
Birmingham Rd, Hatton, Warwick, Warwickshire CV35 7JJ
Tel: 01926 492427

Henley-in-Arden
The Riverside Restaurant
Henley Hotel, Tanworth Lane, Henley-in-Arden B95 5RA.
Tel: 01564 794551

Kenilworth
Chesford Grange Hotel
The River Room Restaurant offers contemporary and traditional British fare, with al fresco dining on the deck overlooking the gardens and the river Avon.
Chesford Bridge, Kenilworth, Warwick CV8 2LD
Tel: 01926 859331

The Old Mill Inn
Large inn with decked eating area overlooking the river.
Mill Road, Baginton Warwickshire CV8 3AH

Kites Hardwick
Draycote Water Visitor Centre Cafe
Great views across Draycote Water, with outside balcony.
Kites Hardwick, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AB
Tel: 01788 811 107

Lapworth
Boot Inn
16th century gastropub, standing beside the Grand Union Canal and with outside eating area.
Old Warwick Road, Lapworth, Warwick B94 6JU
Tel: 01564 782464

Leamington Spa
Cafe Cadbury at the Aviary
Inside the park and overlooking the river Leam and boating lake
Jephson Garden, The Parade, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 4WA
Tel: 01926 311393

The Restaurant in the Park
Adjoining the Temperate House and with picture windows overlooking the river Leam and duck pond.
Jephson Garden, The Parade, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 4WA
Tel: 01926 311178

The Grand Union
Contemporary cuisine on the banks of the Grand Union canal.
66, Clemens St, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV31 2DN
Tel: 01926 421323

Lowsonford
Fleur De Lys Inn
17th century canalside pub with large garden
Lapworth St, Lowsonford, Henley-In-Arden B95 5HJ
Tel: 01564 782431

Napton
The Bridge at Napton
Old stabling inn, located on the Oxford canal at bridge 111, with large garden.
Southam Rd, Napton, Southam, Warwickshire CV47 8NQ
Tel: 01926 812466

Radway
Pooley Country Park & Heritage Centre
Cafe with canalside patio
Pooley View, Radway, Warwickshire B78 1BN
Tel: 01827 872660

Rugby
Badseys Cafe Bistro
Award-winning bistro on the side of the canal.
The Locks, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 4PP
Tel: 01788 553562

Shipston-on-Stour
The Old Mill
An old mill by a stream.
8 Mill Street, Shipston on Stour CV36 4AW
Tel: +44 (0)1608 663888

Stockton
The Blue Lias
Canalside restaurant near bridge 23
Stockton Road, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire CV47 8LD
Tel: 01926 812249

Stratford-upon-Avon
The Dirty Duck/Black Swan
Raised terrace overlooking the river Avon.
Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BA
Tel: 01789 297312

The Pen and Parchment
In the centre of town next to the canal.
Bridgefoot, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6YY
Tel: 01789 297697

Bards Restaurant
Opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and overlooking the River Avon, Bards Restaurant has a reputation for excellent food and service.
Thistle Stratford-upon-Avon, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BA
Tel: +44 (0)1789 294949

Ripple Cafe
Right in the middle of the park and just a skip from the banks of the river
Swans Nest Lane, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 7LS
Tel: 01789 292121

Thai Boathouse
In an old Boathouse on the banks of the River Avon
Swan's Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7LS
Tel: +44 (0)1789 297733

Warwick
The Saxon Mill
There cannot be many more spectacular situations for a pub, with unrivalled views over the river and Guys Cliffe.
Coventry Road, Guys Cliffe, Warwick CV34 5YN
Tel: +44 (0)1926 492255

St. Nicholas Park Cafe
Simple cafe with outside seating, overlooking the paddling pool and the River Leam
St.Nicholas Park, Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 4QY
Tel: 01926 492962

The Cape of Good Hope
Very popular pub, right on the canalside with garden seating area.
66, Lower Cape, Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 5DP
Tel: 01926 498138

Welford-upon-Avon
Four Alls Inn
400 year-od pub looking directly out over the river Avon.
Binton Rd, Welford On Avon, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 8PW
Tel: 01789 750228

Wellesbourne
Wellesbourne Watermill
Award winning historic watermill dating from 1834 with tearooms.
Kineton Road, Wellesbourne, Warwick CV35 9HG
01789 470 237

Withybrook
The Pheasant
17th century coaching inn next to the brook after which the village is named.
Main Street, Withybrook, Warwickshire CV7 9LT
Tel: 01455 220480

Wixford
The Fish Inn
It would be a bit disappointing if a pub with this name wasn't on the riverside.
Wixford, Alcester, Warwickshire B49 6DA






Waterside pubs, cafes and restaurants in Warwickshire