The Canal Turn in Lancaster

Great find, was passing through and stopped for a bite to eat. Best fish and chips I've had in years

We enjoyed a delicious meal at the Canal Turn with friendly service and excellent food - highly recommended and we would return again when we revisit Carnforth!

Lovely location on the canal. Very friendly atmosphere and good service. Delicious food and large portions. Would definitely recommend.

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 ♥️

Lovely venue. Lovely staff. Dog friendly. Sadly the sandwich ordered for lunch took 45 mins to arrive. Steak and caramelised onions was the filling for ciabatta. Steak was just ok, onions were sweated but nowhere near caramelised. The ciabatta was inedible. It tasted as though it was not baked fully and very soggy . Salad and red cabbage in mayo did little to enhance. Would visit again but not to eat. Such a shame.

Very friendly staff. Dog friendly. We had Sunday lunch, i had ham partner had beef, beautifully cooked meat and accompaniments, roast potatoes, mash, carrots, long stemmed brocolli, yorkshire pudding and gravy. Reasonably priced. Drinks, Carling lager, half and a pint, were spot on. Good experience would definatley go back.

Lovely to sit outside and watch the canal activities. Nice choice of drinks

Nice place to have a beer, sit outside with Outlook over the canal

We were on a Mother's Day family stroll along the canal and were all getting a bit peckish so we called in at the Canal Turn. It was mother's day and we didn't have a reservation but they found a table for us anyway. Food and service was very good. Would recommend.

Great pint of Timothy Taylors. One of the best beers in the world, when it's kept right. Which it was.

Great venue by the Canal. It's a nice place to stop for a drink.

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. The food is delicious and homemade, hats off to their only chef, our personal favourites are the Steak & Guinness Pie and the huge Fish & Chips. We need to return for a Sunday roast because it looks amazing!

Fantastic! The new landlord and landlady have smartened up the old place without losing any of its character, run an excellent kitchen that can serve a family of five without booking at any time during the day, and make you feel welcome and valued. This place always had potential, and they have realised it fully. The beer is well kept - not always the case. And the atmosphere is friendly and busy - perfect, in fact!

We were pleased to see the Canal Turn reopen after being closed for over a year and we stopped by for a drink. The menu though limited looked reasonable so we decided to go back for a meal. When ordering, my husband was told his first choice steak pie was unavailable but having heard the previous customer being told the pie was being prepared but there might be a bit of a wait this was questioned and yes the pie was in fact on. I then ordered a burger only for us to hear the proprietor say, with his back turned, there are no burgers! No apology, no interaction with us, no friendly chatter, nothing welcoming about the place. We didn’t stay. Very disappointed. We won’t be going back.

Food was fantastic, and the owner mel couldn't do enough for you.

Nice place to sit and see the world go by

£2 for half a lime and soda is a bit pricey. Nice place to sit out by the boats.

Nice to see the canal turn has reopened, the food was excellent, staff very helpful and friendly, it was immaculate, 100% better experience than previously, good luck to the new landlord/landlady

Nice place to eat. Not much choice on the menu but food was nice. Nice spot along the canal.

Didn't have food but looked very nice. Nice friendly staff and good priced nice view of the canal and people walking by

Watched the rugby, great food and friendly staff, very attentive clean tables and no glasses left on tables. Just the perfect cosy pub .

The first time we’ve been since it reopened, very impressed, all the food was high quality, steak pie, sea bass and a beautiful tiramisu for dessert.

Good to see it open again, but it's lacking something. No real atmosphere but a nice outlook over the canal

We just drinks new yrs eve day time lovely pub very friendly staff

What a great place to visit if your in the area. Staff so friendly. Beer on top form & the food is proper homemade food. We both went for the Steak & Guinness Pie. The meat was so succulent not too much pastry, mash was to die for & the veg was cooked to perfection. It even came with your own gravy jug which was just enough. Highly recommend a visit of your in the area. 😀

We came for a family meal. Steak pie , scampi and burger. All delicious. Will definitely be back. The pub has not long been open and already it’s a nice place to eat and drink. Keep up the good work.

Just had a lovely meal here to celebrate my dad and husband's birthdays. The food was lovely and the staff were attentive without being too pushy - just right. The food quality was good value for money and we all enjoyed it. They responded to all my messages very positively when booking. The only disappointing thing was that it is not well supported by locals- Use it or lose it folks!

Nice community feel to this small pub. Good views, right on the water. A couple of vegetarian choices on the menu but disappointed that the cheese and onion pie has disappeared.

Just eaten here. Great service. The food as good as any top notch restaurant. Thank you

I decided after a long walk by the canal , I looked online before I came out . I was about to enter the pub , a member of staff who was smoking outside a young woman said rudly have you come here for food , it's on served Monday or Tuesday. The menu outside inthe notice board didn't say this or the Google online . Very disappointing, very bad by the pub manager not to say it on their website . Not a good experience atall. Not sure if I would go back even when the kitchen is open .

Excellent location with outside seating so views of the canal to be enjoyed while supping a pint indoors or out. Also, a chef cooking up hearty food again, including some non-meat options. Would recommend for locals and visitors alike. Oh, and it’s dog-friendly. I wish I had a dog.

First visit since it being reopened and won’t be the last Popped in for lunch had garlic mushrooms and a pork chop ordered Food was lovely Would of liked some lighter bites for lunch and after speaking to the landlady were told the kitchen was tiny so understandable they can’t do everything

Comfy cosy great location dog friendly to

First time at canal turn. Very nice food and exceptional service. Food was quick, plentiful and tasty All staff are a credit to the place Can’t wait for next summer to sit in the lovely beer garden overlooking the canal The salt and pepper halloumi was Devine nice to see a twist with it than the usual, definitely the best I’ve had. Sunday roast was tasty and hot don’t get beef a lot as I find people don’t cook it pink enough for my liking but it was perfectly cooked, was to full for a pudding but hopefully get to try them next time Very reasonable prices We will back soon Thank you ☺️

Stopped by for a cup of tea whilst on a dog walk. Seated outside with lovely views of the canal turning point. Wildlife milking around , other dog walkers passing by who were friendly and stopped for a chat. A lovely pub and although I didn't eat here today, I would certainly go back and also recommend to others.

Very helpful staff, very clean beer, a lovely chilled beer at our local, so pleased it has reopened, looking forward to coming in more often.

Walked along the canal to it. Small choice in food at the moment. They are looking to expand. Big portion s. Lovely staff and dog friendly .

Very dog friendly with a great atmosphere

I can’t believe no one can make a go of this local pub, used to be a bouncing family local under bill since the one failed manager after another it’s disgusting. No kids after 8:30 and dead on a Saturday night it’s a shame punch taverns wrecking another local 😡

This pub is situated next to the canal with lovely outside seating.

Just been in with all the family ,food fab priced just right , would recommend to anyone ,well done to all the staff 💯👍

We called in on Thursday night, just for a drink, the place looks great, very welcoming friendly staff, and a nice pint. Will definatley be back. Good to have it open again.

Great to have it our stop off back again

Beautiful building on side of Canal Dog friendly Our new local Very clean Fantastic menu good prices

Had the cheese and onion pie was absolutely lush. Partner had steak and was cooked perfectly. Will definitely be back.

Now open under new, enthusiastic management. Had a really tasty lunch, one salmon, the other garlic mushrooms. Good service and food, especially as only began serving food on Sunday this week. Will be back for sure, this is a special pub that has been greatly missed. Booking is recommended via Facebook at the moment while they get up and running. There were several walk ins today (including us) so I can only see it getting busier, which is great!

Called in on the of chance we were not disappointed, the food was beautiful the staff very friendly lovely clean pub ,would definitely recommend 10/10

Just went for drinks to see the recent refurbishment which is fabulous . Will definitely be back. Good car parking and very dog friendly

This business is permanently closed.

The Canal Turn is closed, permanently at the moment. Shame….but wish the website was up-to-date. Never mind, a local pointed us in the direction of The Junction, at The Royal Station Hotel. So, far, it’s good.

I was recently asked to leave the pub by the manager (?) and I was very uncomfortable with the situation. He yelled at me and I feared that he would take my shoes if I went back inside. I'm not sure what I did wrong but I don't want to risk going back in there and being yelled at again. I would not recommend this pub to anyone as it appears the manager has a temper and is not professional.

Customer service was brilliant, Jordan went above and beyond

Came in for a drink and did want food but heard the chef calling the young call names in the kitchen. Not very nice to be speaking to staff like that. Won't be back again if that's how the staff are spoken too.

We used the Canal Turn for a pub lunch after a walk and they did us proud. 14 of us enjoyed a varied menu choice which was served hot at the same time. Staff were friendly and helpful Everyone was happy with their meals and I would thoroughly recommend the Canal Turn as a place to eat. Super location too!! Warrington HF Rambling Club

Went at lunchtime. Very plain food. Most of the menu was unavailable.

Called in for food but did not stay. Live Act on a female singer. Volume was unbearable to the point you could not communicate with bar staff. Can't comment on the food. Woukd we go back no

Recently visited this pub. I was greeted by a friendly member of the kitchen staff who looked clean and she was very friendly. She said hello and told us to grab a seat. She said she’d just joined the team so we were feeling apprehensive - anyways she most definitely proved us wrong. We ordered and the food was fantastic, tasty, well presented, lovely and great value for money. Me and my friend left feeling totally satisfied. We will definitely return due to the quality of the food and the kindness from that lovely girl. Many thanks!

Very disappointed, had heard good things about the Canal Turn , but those were from the past . We went later on a Sunday afternoon so some things on the menu were unavailable, this is understandable but to run out of chips when most things on the menu were ( or could be ) accompanied by chips seems to be bad planning . The two young ladies running front of house were very friendly and helpfull but kitchen staff seemed to give the impression they would rather not be there . Someone went for frozen chips so food became available . When it came my gammon steak was fine but the chips were only just cooked , another minute or so to crisp them would have helped . A very disappointing visit , we will not be returning in the near future there are plenty of other places in the area

My husband, son & I visited the Canal Turn for an evening meal after it was recommended to us by a family member. We regularly stay at a caravan site nearby & like to visit Carnforth town centre so the pub was very handy. The ambience, service & food were all fantastic. We would like to return for lunch during the day another time so we can see the gorgeous canal view by the side of the pub. I imagine it’s wonderful during the summer with the back doors open & that lovely view. We chatted to the local regulars in the pub as well as the staff, everyone was very friendly & welcoming. We will definitely go back!

Took the family out for a meal for my daughters birthday. The food was terrible, arrived cold and undercooked. Could hear the locals discussing how the pub had deteriorated since the new owners had taken over and how current staff hadn’t even been paid. Thus being said the young lad behind the bar was friendly and couldn’t be anymore apologetic for our food.

Friendly young staff who worked very hard to make things work. Nice pizza too

Great location next to the Canal

No food available as kitchens are closed!!!!

Waitress didn't have a clue, needed to cover massive love bite on neck

Very enjoyable. Nice location. Excellent service. Reasonable choice on the menu. Would be happy to revisit.

Couldn't believe that the staff didn't know any prices. I had to read them off the menu....definite training issue here.

Great location, very friendly staff. No real ale, beer choice very limited .

Been before, I only ordered drinks, lipstick still on a glass, and coffee wasn't very hot, great service though, and would go again, I think it was just one of those things. So I think a 4 star rating is fair

Lovely pub and amazing customer service, will definitely be back

Called for much after a walk down the canal my son is autistic and only eats chicken nuggets the did him a larger portion as he’s an adult The sun was shining so we sat outside The staff were really kind and helpful will defiantly call again

Have been the canal turn many times and always enjoyed lovely food . We were aware it had been taken over as we visited in June and the menu was limited but still very nice food .we visited again today and the menu was more varied and myself and my husband both had the Philly cheese steak and was absolutely beautiful . Staff were very friendly and helpful and made a big effort to make us and our puppy feel welcome ..will definitely be going back again

Didn't eat so can't score, loved the location ☺️

Service was poor, one person serving behind the bar, and she had no idea how much anything on the menu was, the other was having nothing to do with drinks service by the looks of it....but of an attitude too. Service was, therefore, slow, and it wasn't even busy. You are seriously going to need to up your game.

After visiting today having not been for 12 months it was clear that something had changed, know now from the reviews. It was our first choice for lunch as previous visits the food has been outstanding with a welcoming atmosphere. Today was nothing like previous visits , walking through the door we picked up a menu which was all mixed together and not clear . One sheet of printed paper in a A4 double folder … still not aware that things had changed we picked our meals , noticing that previous dishes were missing. We both picked our meals and both went for the philli cheese steak with CHIPS , onion rings , mushroom and tomato. While ordering food we ordered drinks too , took 5 minutes for the bartender to get the drinks right with out constantly being asked what I had asked for, not filling us with confidence. The man was however very pleasant and polite. While waiting the bartender came over with utensils, no steak knife . Then the meal came out …. To say it was not what we expected was an understatement. The CHIPS were French fries not chips that had been advertised, adding to that they were the cheapest, nastiest and coldest fries we have ever been served. The onion rings were literally just grease and fell straight apart, tomato not cooked and the mushroom…. Could have took someone’s teeth out . The steak would be embarrassed to actually call it that never mind serve it. It was tasteless and like rubber … wearing flip flops sandals myself I would have tasted better eating my own shoe ! Was nothing like philli cheese . If not already paid there would be no chance of paying for the meal , we couldn’t even finish it because it was that horrendous. The bartender did come and check that the meal was ok but after hearing the chef belittling him we were not putting him in a position of confrontation. Also we heard it was his last day too as inappropriate conversation where being had for everyone to hear. Will definitely not be going back and really hopes it improves for their benefit because I would be embarrassed to call myself a chef serving the food and for my behaviour in-front of customers.

Went here today, Sunday of a bank holiday weekend. Ordered glass of wine and was given it in a gin glass. Asked if there were any wine glasses and then I was handed one. Asked for the menu but was told food stopped 20 minutes ago as they had pretty much ran out of everything. Goodness knows what they will do if they have ANY customers on bank holiday Monday. Pub locked up completely at 9pm. What is going on in Carnforth. Pretty grim place if you want a meal on a bank holiday weekend. Will definitely not go again.

Had heard the Canal Turn had re opened so thought we would give it a try, sorry to say we won't be returning. Food was not nice it was greasy and the thin "chips" were nearly cold and over cooked. Not a patch on previous owner. Sorry but can only tell as we find. The Lady behind the bar was very pleasant tho, smiled etc 5 out of 5 for her. Menu to me is slightly odd... Gammon sandwich with apple sauce . I know you can't please everyone but......

It used to be great, but gone downhill

Very disappointed i have always loved the place downward spiral sorry to say 😢

Came in for lunch and to be honest it was quite disappointing, bread was stale on both dishes

I came here a few years ago and gave it a 5 star rating, my god has it changed and not for the better, The empty car park should of been the 1st red flag. On entering the establishment my first sight was that of a girl standing looking like she didnt know were she was or what her job was. The person behind the bar either didnt speak english or communicated what i can only describe as grunts and mumbles. The welcoming atmosphere has completely gone, i ordered off a very limited menu. 1 steak and kidney pie and 1 steak and gravy pie, the girl i first mentioned came out after only 5 minutes. from the time it took her to leave the kitchen to arrive at our table she forgot which pie was which and guessed, and yes she guessed wrong, the pub has got so much potential the location is amazing right on the canal side and they could make a fortune if the service was more welcoming and there was more variety of food, i mean a streak or a mixed grill would be a start, if there was 12 people there that was it, its the summer holidays in a seaside town this place should be packed. I will not be returning.

Stopped off on our walk, great location lovely staff and nice choice of beer and lagers.

As soon as I checked the reviews after visiting, I knew it must have changed owners since the positive reviews received over the years. It's a fantastic location which could be, and clearly has in the past been, so much better. Food was very poor and unappetising. The place in general was quite tired. It didn't feel like the owner / management really wanted to invest any time or effort into the business and just wanted to rely on the fact that it's a great location. Such a shame but hopefully there'll be another change in management in the near future as I can't imagine it lasting as is.

This could and should be a really good pub, brilliant location right on canal service slow, place smelled and appeared unkempt, disappointed.

Won’t be rushing back! Beautiful setting, but overall disappointing! Manager(?) very abrupt and not very welcoming….. talked down a lot to the bar staff making uncomfortable atmosphere….. dogs welcome, but NOT dog friendly, kept telling our small well behaved dog to stay under the table, no offer of water bowl! Very rowdy customers at bar using bad language and speaking on speaker phone, no respect or told by management to tone it down! Food was ok, nothing fancy in choice or presentation ……. All specials/dessert boards empty resulting in asking the young chap what was on offer when clearing our table and the Manager ‘overhearing’ and shouting choices from behind bar! Customers were struggling to get to the bar to order as separate ordering space was unmanned! Won’t to back!

I had scampi and chips and the hubby had 3 large fish fingers chips and beans.The food was hot, presented nice and tasted good,the staff was friendly and they also welcome dogs if your a dog owner. Right on the canal where you can feed the ducks afterwards.

Service was slow to get served and receive food ordered. Food was nice when it arrived though and staff friendly

Lovely place to watch the house boats pass bye enjoying a drink with great food. Very dog friendly.

There was a minimalist menu but when visiting we did not order as the tables set aside for eating were that dirty my arm was sticking to the table. I spoke to kitchen staff who seamed very nonchalant and unkempt which helped with our decision not to eat there.

Visited for a meal yesterday evening. Food was very good and well served. Would visit again.

Lovely little pub. The view next to the canal is a big attraction. Food is a good standard, nothing mind-blowing and quick and easy. Food prices are good. Excellent for a chilled stop off for lunch or some hearty food.

We got a lovely friendly welcome when we arrived for lunch. I ordered the gammon and my wife ordered the scampy. My gammon was cooked to perfection and came with chips,egg and salsa pineapple (yummy) My wife said her scampi was excellent. We finished off with a jam sponge and custard which was to 'die for' 😍 The nice lady that served us was very friendly and good at her job as were all the staff. We sat in a window seat with a beautiful view of the canal. Summary : Excellent Will we return : Yes Well done to all the staff.

We visited this pub just after lockdown a lovely pub with great atmosphere and good food. What a change a couple of years make, no one in there apart from a family with young children who were all playing with phones at full volume with different things playing on each, the language from their parents and bar staff had a lot to be desired. We were hoping for a nice meal, we had one drink and left and won't be returning

Called in and ordered a drink and couldn’t wait to get out. The place smells like it’s not been cleaned since the 1980’s. The ladies toilets had loose seats in every cubicle and no toilet roll (although one cubicle had 3 empty rolls!) The manager should be ashamed of themselves. The drinks were more expensive than most places too just to add insult to injury.

This pub is situated in a stunning canal side setting. There is a car park and ample outside seating for a sunny afternoon. It has recently changed management and it is evident they are making a go of it and I wish them every success. The food - I had scampi fries and side salad, classic pub grub.and a good size portion. The side salad was iceberg lettuce 1 cherry tomato and a couple of slices of pepper. I would have rather some mixed salad leaves. My partner had canal club ciabatta which was like a spicy chicken mayo with bacon and tomato. He assures me it tasted better than it looked. (Vomit on a bun) ha The fries were nice but some would say overdone. They were dark golden and crispy I personally liked them. My only slight niggles were the choice of coffee advertised wasn't on offer and we had filter which was cold and was warmed in the microwave. My other no no was the table was sticky :/ and at one point over the coffee we nearly cancelled our order but continued in support of the small local business. It sounds as if I didn't enjoy it. I did ,.it was basic and because I'm not posh by any stretch I overlooked the niggles as I want this local pub to survive. The venue itself is beautiful and it has only been open a few weeks and I'm sure they will thrive and will be able to reinvest some profits on improving the menu. If you are looking for beautiful food near Carnforth then the Longlands is the place to go. The goats cheese and walnut salad was divine.

Previously a fantastic pub in a great location by the side of the canal. What was a well cared for pub has become run down and tired. On a Saturday afternoon there were very few people with bar staff clearly not a clue what they...

Nicht zu empfehlen. Das Essen schmeckt nicht besonders, die Portionen sind klein. Die Tische und der Fußboden sind nicht richtig gereinigt und kleben. Der Wirt hat uns um 10 Pfund betrügen wollen. Die Aussicht auf den Kanal ist hübsch.

Great Sunday dinner will be back soon 😋

Really friendly pub, good value with nice staff. We arrived drenched and there first priority was helping us find somewhere to dry our coats. We’ll be back again

We started with my wife ordering a glass of Sauvignon blanc, she repeated the order three times and we found she had been served a Chardonnay. I ordered two different pints, Timothy Taylor's Bolt and Black sheep bitter. Both were the two worst pints I have ever drunk. Both were lifeless. Now the food. My wife had a stock standard Scampi, chips and salad. Nice portion sizes and nice and hot. I ordered a Cumberland sausage pie, which was obviously left over from lunch and had been microwaved to an inch of its life. The pastry was so hard it was inedible. This was replaced with the meat and potatoe pie. The filling was bland and the pastry uncooked in places. We have generally found pubs close to the canal of a high standard, food and drink wise, the canal turn failed on both fronts. Would I go back. No, No, No.

Called in for food and drink saturday evening. There was an artist on noise level was off the scale, to the point I could not hear the bar staff. Unacceptable for a small bar. Did not stay took our custom else where. How the pub...