Canal Tavern

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  Maisie Bowden

  ·3 months ago

  “This pub is a must go to if in the area, such lovely staff and an inviting atmosphere. This pub is very homely and is lovely if you want an evening to chill out and play darts and pool, overall this pub is lovely and a must go.”

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  Trucking Ell

  ·1 year ago

  “We visited this pub yesterday on a lovely hot Sunday afternoon. The pub was empty except for a couple sitting at the bar. We ordered our drinks and sat outside. The exterior looked tired as did the tables and seats. There was a broken vape discarded on a table that had obviously been there a while and empty pop bottles & fag ends discard all around. Several people walked past this pub and crossed on the locks of the canal to visit the Blue Bell which looked very busy. This pub used to be very popular but now seems neglected with little interest from whoever may be running it now. Such a shame!”

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  Alan Miller

  ·2 years ago

  “Clean but a bit tired looking pub. Don’t do food which is a shame. Not a bad point of Guinness. Atmosphere wasn’t good but went in early afternoon so don’t know about evenings. TVs for football and pool table. Small car park at the rear.”

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  Bob Green

  ·2 years ago

  “Lovely little canal side pub near kidsgrove, the bar staff were super friendly and helped out with a bowl of water for the canine punters, also chatting with the narrow boat folk was an absolute delight as they used the nearby lock to continue their journey.”

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  Flying Ant

  ·3 years ago

  “Really let down by the outside! The pub is in a great location at the side of the canal but doesn't look very inviting with planters full of dead flowers and weeds plus benches that look like they were painted by a child, just looks uncared for. We past other pubs along the canal that had lovely beer gardens that were really busy yet despite its location this pub had plenty of empty seats outside. On the plus side it was a cracking pint.”

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  Ellie Whitfield

  ·3 years ago

  “Lovely looking pub on the canal side, went for a quick drink on Sat afternoon with the family but didn't stay long because the dance music that was booming out of every single speaker, even the seats outside was so loud we couldn't hear each other speak. Shame as it's a lovely location. Didn't eat so can't comment on the food”

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  Matthew Hirst

  ·6 years ago

  “A typical little English pub with a great atmosphere and hospitable staff. The pool table is active but not swamped with too many players. Drink prices were good at the fully stocked bar. Large screen TV's provide added entertainment in the form of Live sport. You can expect a live DJ at specific events held for special occasions. Overall, a great place to chill and socialise!”

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  D E Carr

  ·6 years ago

  “Locals rule the roost here, but with that being said, it is a well presented pub, bar staff are friendly, although they could do with learning how to make basic cocktails. A very well looked after place, ran by very caring people. A nice location, perfect for summer drinks outside. Facilities are acceptable with the standard TV's, Dart Board, etc. The bar is lacking on choice which is unfortunate, it appears to only cater for those on tight budgets, which makes sense given some of the clientele, but the price of drinks and bar snacks is typical and matches most other places. On the weekend we visited, we found a somewhat 'younger' crowd, with disco and karaoke as the evenings entertainment. Not a bad place if you live close by, but certainly not worth going out of your way to visit, if you aren't from the area.”

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  Allyson Connor

  ·6 years ago

  “Went here friday evening, There was a few people in, the drinks are very reasonably priced, bar staff are friendly. Kareoke/disco started later in the light which was fun. All in all had a good night in here and would def return.”

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  michael 232

  ·7 years ago

  “This is a self understating pretty little pub and I'm basing this review on my third, (lunchtime) visit. It's a lovely pub situated right next to a canal lock so you can sit outside watching those well-heeled middle class liberal types - the ones that renting a barge seems to have a strange attraction for, hopefully making a right cockup of getting through the lock to the delight of us watching ' below deck' types. I should also, of course, mention the staff: lovely, welcoming people. Give it a whirl, I think you'll like it.”

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