The Canal Turn - Carnforth
Quick info
About The Canal Turn - Carnforth
On Lancaster Rd in Carnforth, The Canal Turn is a pub with a menu of around 70 dishes. Choices run from croquettes of the week and fish and chips to a classic smash burger, with fish cake, halloumi bites, and chicken liver pate among the smaller plates. The pub opens daily and takes walk-ins, with no reservations. The range spans starters through to mains, giving options beyond a typical pub board.
Menu & Prices
70 dishes · mains £3–21- Croquettes Of The Week£7.00
- Fish & Chips£17.95
- Classic Smash Burger£16.00
- Fish Cake£8.50
- Halloumi Bites£6.00
- Chicken Liver Paté£8.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sharing roast, sandwiches, beef quality and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sharing roast, sandwiches, beef quality and chips.
Customer Review Summary
The sharing roast draws repeat visits, with reviewers calling the food tasty, good value, and the staff polite and friendly. Opinions split sharply, though: one reviewer describes an unfriendly greeting and disappointing sandwiches, while another reports thin staffing, a beef sandwich lacking freshness, and bread they felt was going stale, despite praising the two staff on duty.
Customer Review Summary
The sharing roast draws repeat visits, with reviewers calling the food tasty, good value, and the staff polite and friendly. Opinions split sharply, though: one reviewer describes an unfriendly greeting and disappointing sandwiches, while another reports thin staffing, a beef sandwich lacking freshness, and bread they felt was going stale, despite praising the two staff on duty.
Featured reviews
- Elaine Brown
“This place looks like a perfect location for a nice lunch. We were greeted by a member of staff that had a very unfriendly attitude. Our sandwiches which weren’t cheap and sounded nice on the menu were awful. The …”
- J
“Walking along the canal, we had a fantastic meal here, polite and friendly staff, very worthwhile visiting”
- Kenya
“So definitely just not going back until someone else owns it. Shame because the building and location it self has everything you need to be a fantastic pub. Just needs people who care. Other half is into his beers been told not the best selection. The two staff on where lovely. And you can't fault them since there's just one person on bar one runner and most likely one chef. Our food was enough to put others off ordering. But it wasn't as advertised and the bread was on its way out , waited around just to tell someone they may just need to check it no malacie or anything. There's a lot that goes to running a pub and if your that short staffed it is even harder so things could get missed. But like you get fresher beef from tesco across the road out of a packet. And considering you're paying like 11/12 for a sandwich and chips you at least would like your money's worth. Food 1 star just because of the chips. will admit I don't know the rules fully when it comes to having a chane but I really hope they get people in who care and love what they do.”
- L Cronshaw
“Been here quite a few times now. Great place. Food is very tasty and very good value. We got the sharing roast I hope they make this a regular on the menu. See you soon ♥️”
- Emily Davenport
“Amazing food, service and atmosphere at the canal turn! The owners have really turned this pub around and made it such a warm and welcoming place. We have returned many times for delicious food and/or drinks after a dog walk. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Canal Turn - Carnforth
- The Lord Nelson4.13795.2 mi away£10–20
karaoke nights, pool table and dartboards, cheap beer prices
- 5.4 mi away
poutine, hot dog with fries, burgers
- The Albion4.11,3725.9 mi away£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
estuary views, sunday lunch, greasy battered dishes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Canal Turn - Carnforth | 4.11,323 | — | — | sharing roast, sandwiches, beef quality |
| The Lord Nelson | 4.1379 | 5.2 mi away | £10–20 | karaoke nights, pool table and dartboards, cheap beer prices |
| All Hopes No Promises Lancaster | 4.7229 | 5.4 mi away | — | poutine, hot dog with fries, burgers |
| The AlbionReservations · Good for kids | 4.11,372 | 5.9 mi away | £10–20 | estuary views, sunday lunch, greasy battered dishes |
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