
Navigation Inn
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About Navigation Inn
Navigation Inn is a pub, restaurant and bar on Broad Cut Road in Wakefield, set by the canal with a car park and a play area. The menu runs to 58 dishes alongside a selection of beers, and the kitchen serves a jumbo hotdog with home cut chips and fried onions. Reservations are recommended. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair accessible, and the outdoor seating area uses tables for dining outside. Real mugs are used for tea. It opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
58 dishes · mains £2–20- Cheese & Beans£9.00
- Tuna Mayonnaise£9.00
- Homemade Chilli & Cheese£10.00
- Fish Goujon Butty£9.00
- Homemade Chip Butty£6.00
- Cheesy Garlic Bread£5.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention canal location, jumbo hotdog, outside seating area and selection of beers.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention canal location, jumbo hotdog, outside seating area and selection of beers.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the canal-side setting as the Navigation Inn’s standout draw, with many praising the outdoor seating and views of boats and wildlife. Close behind are the generous portions and quality of the pub grub, with the jumbo hotdog and its foot-long sausage, home-cut chips, and fried onions repeatedly highlighted as a favorite. Several also note the good selection of beers and spirits, and the friendly service. A few mention the small car park and limited on-road parking as a trade-off, while one describes a wait for food that was still deemed worth it.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the canal-side setting as the Navigation Inn’s standout draw, with many praising the outdoor seating and views of boats and wildlife. Close behind are the generous portions and quality of the pub grub, with the jumbo hotdog and its foot-long sausage, home-cut chips, and fried onions repeatedly highlighted as a favorite. Several also note the good selection of beers and spirits, and the friendly service. A few mention the small car park and limited on-road parking as a trade-off, while one describes a wait for food that was still deemed worth it.
Featured reviews
- Peter Dunn
“I used to love walking down through Horbury junction or down by the canal to the Navigation Inn when I lived in Horbury. The place hasn't changed much, which is a good thing, always very popular with families and couples, lovely outside seating area, not bad pint either.”
- Simon Botterill
“A brilliant location for a pub. Right by the canal. Great for walks and watching boats and wildlife. I guess this place excels as an outdoor pub. Loads of tables. Service was good, both for food and drink. Food is good. They try to do well. Car park is quite small and on road parking is limited. The play area is limited but ok.”
- Ryan Marsland
“Had food here. 1st time we had visited. Good selection of beers. Food was nice. Friendly people.”
- Sara Marshall
“Have eaten here before, but intended to stop by this time only briefly for a cuppa tea (real mugs note). T'was sooohhh comfortable and friendly though, we stayed for lunch, which was generous and delicious. …”
- Yvonne Barclay
“We spent the night in our vans in the carpark. From booking to leaving we were looked after by Alex and what an amazing job he did. Thank you Alex and we'll definitely be returning 😊”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trending
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Location
Bars near Navigation Inn
- The Red Kite4.33,3300.8 mi£20–30ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
butter cuttlefish, ribeye steak, fish and chips
- Swan & Cygnet4.12,9061.3 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
carvery, outdoor hut seating, dog menu
- Holmfield Arms4.12,2152 mi
funeral buffet receptions, marquee event space, hotel rooms
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation InnReservations · Good for kids | 4.3906 | — | £10–20 | canal location, jumbo hotdog, outside seating area |
| The Red KiteReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.33,330 | 0.8 mi | £20–30 | butter cuttlefish, ribeye steak, fish and chips |
| Swan & CygnetReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.12,906 | 1.3 mi | £10–20 | carvery, outdoor hut seating, dog menu |
| Holmfield Arms | 4.12,215 | 2 mi | — | funeral buffet receptions, marquee event space, hotel rooms |
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