The Narrow Boat in Shropshire

Absolutely lovely place with kind, friendly staff who are happy to help out a group of friends on a Narrowboat with everything they could need. Really appreciated this lovely spot. The food is great and the drinks are even better. A Highly recommended stop on your journey.

Very nice stop on the canal. Friendly barkeep and really good cider. We stopped on our way and back. Lunch was home made and good sized portions.

Had a great choice of menu. We were lucky enough to sit out side for our coffee after the meal and watch the boats go by. Next visit will be in August.

On our canal boat holiday we called going both ways past the narrowboat. The place serves excellent food with plenty of choice and is pet friendly. The landlord could not do enough for us. Lovely to moor up and walk in . Excellent gardens outside with lovely views over the canal

Visited here many times and always had great food and drinks. Landlord is always going the extra mile to help. Food is traditional pub grub, so no fancy meals just good value food. The range of real ales is good and they are always in good condition.

My girlfriend and I just happened to pop in on the way home. We had a starter and a main each and thoroughly enjoyed each course. The landlord was extremely attentive and friendly. Suffice to say that we will definitely be going again and recommend the restaurant 100%

Family of 5 stopped here for lunch. Albeit 2 of our party really wanted a traditional English breakfast which wasn’t on the menu. The landlord promptly said he would try his best to provide one and asked for a list of what breakfast items they wanted. We also ordered a jacket potato and a child’s meal. Whilst we were waiting we asked the landlord if there was a convenience store nearby as we had run out of bed. (We were holidaying on a narrow boat so limited to where we could get to for shop). He told us that there wasn’t anywhere nearby. However when our food was served up, the landlord placed a new loaf of bread on the table! He hasn’t got any bacon for said breakfasts so had dashed out to buy some and at the same time bought us a loaf of bread. We were so thankful and what a lovely kind thing to do. This pub, the landlord and the chap who was doing the cooking was one of the highlights of our trip. Such friendly people, spotlessly clean pub and facilities. Will definitely go back one day. Thank you

We came to this great canal side pub during our holiday on a canal boat as party of four. We moored up one evening and headed to this pub. Well it was simply Devine. The service from the bar and kitchen was second to none. The food was homemade and very very enjoyable. We decided to return on our way back to Whitchurch marina and moor up for the day/night and popped in for lunch and stayed for several hours enjoying beer and wine. Honestly if you are passing through you must stop by this well run and exceptionally friendly pub. Thank you guys.

We used to go here regularly on a Sunday with my Mum and Dad when lunch was £1.99 and incredibly good value. I have been a few times since then usually on route home from Stoke Hospital in times of stress. From the very beginning Martin was there but I was sad to hear the older gentleman who used to greet us in those early days was no longer with us. A beautiful day we sat outside with Nesta from The Racecourse and Ken who used to be our Vet. We ordered our food and drinks and I'm pleased to say all was as was expected and so nice to have Narrowboats passing by regularly. Our dogs Smot ( Border Collie), Teasel (Border Terrier) and our current Boarder Yoshi (Labrador) were all made welcome by everyone there both human and canine the canines being particularly partial to the odd chip. A lovely couple of hours spent in a nice location with good company and victuals.

This is a pub/restaurant, next to the canal, so a lot of the customers are boat people…some on holiday and some who live on their boats permanently. You always get a good welcome, and food is better than the normal pub grub. It has retained its character inside, but on a warm summer evening just relax watching the boats passing by.

Called in for lunch very friendly wellcome from the Landlord. Food came quickly and was hot and tasty.Lovely setting by the canal can see the boats moving along the canal through the windows.A very pleasant experience.

Went for a first visit with friends after lockdown . Warm welcome and as always nice food and lovely setting

We didn't eat there but the menu looked very interesting. It was early, we had drinks and a very warm welcome from the landlord. The real ale was top notch.

Overnighted outside on our narrow boat holiday last Sunday. Called ahead as Trip Advisor site said it was closed to find kitchen closed but open for drinks. Martin, the licensee, was really welcoming and friendly and generously facilitated us ordering an Indian takeaway, providing us with plates and cutlery and washing up for us. Truly fabulous host, recommend you stop there.

Thank you Martin and Beth Anne - great hosts - we will see you n our next journey up the canal. Great food too!

We stopped here for food and a relaxing drink next to the river and were given a really friendly welcome by the landlord. The pub is in a nice location, right on the river and the food was hearty and plentiful. It has a nice outside area next to the river to sit in the sun and enjoy a pint while watching the boats on the river. Nice, relaxed and welcoming, just what you want in a pub.

We have just returned from a narrow boat holiday, we stopped off at this pub purely by chance and am so glad we did. We were 2 couples, we entered and were greeted by Martin the landlord who showed us to our table, he was so friendly and chatty and the pub felt safe, staff wore masks and there were hand sanitizers, The food was excellent quality and home cooked, my partner ordered the gammon and egg, we also had the fish cake mains and I was not that hungry and ordered the jacket potato, the food was the best we had all week and the deserts, sticky toffee pudding, apple crumble and cheesecake was to die for, if your after a cosy authentic local pub this is a must visit, shout out to Bethan too who was super friendly and a pleasure to talk to, so looking forward to returning next time we are in the area!

Stopped here for a drink whilst on a narrow boat holiday, nice friendly welcome from Martin, the landlord. Good beer I’m told by one of our party! Decided to come back for dinner on our return journey. Once again we were greeted with a friendly welcome and shown to our table (socially distanced from other diners of course) . There was a nice atmosphere as quite a few of the locals were in the bar area having drinks. The menu was very varied and I chose the lasagna which probably wasn’t the best option. One of our party had the gammon which he said was excellent.

Called in first at lunchtime for a drink whilst on holiday on Llangollen canal. Greeted by the owner Martin who showed us to a table and bought our order over. He was very chatty and welcoming so we decided to stop for dinner on the way back. It was a bit busier but again we were greeted warmly and shown to a table. Drinks came quickly and we ordered food.We chose garlic mushrooms, prawn cocktail and Brie wedges for starterSalmon fish cakes, lasagne, gammon and steak for mainsAll meals were well cooked and large portions so we couldn’t manage deserts! Hubby highly recommends the three tuns beer and the cider was good too.

Yesterday six of us ended a walk at The Narrowboat on the canal near Welsh Frankton.We all had a main course, some had desserts and some had a coffee after. Most of us also had a drink on arrival. The welcome was friendly, the beer (Wood's) was excellent, the food was quick to arrive, nicely presented and very tasty - big portions too. Even the background music was enjoyable! We will certainly return, and find it easy to recommend.

On the canal route stopped for dinner sadly the kitchen was closed... Landlord was obviously only staff working.. had a drink and seemed a nice place .. he was very friendly.. but then we had to try and find another pub for dinner..

A friendly welcoming, I order the steak pie, chunky meat inside pie, it was very tasty. Family all had the gaming and said it was nice, dogs are welcome inside and out, could do with more tables outside, would certainly visit again if in that area.

Owner was really pleasant nice fresh food served good atmosphere a welcomed rest from the relaxed canal ride.

We are travelling on the canal for a week and we stopped boat for lunch and dinner. Martin the owner is a wonderful guy and made us feel very welcome. We're even able to moor our boat outside overnight. Great food and great service

My son and I stopped here for dinner on our first night on the canal. We had traveled on our hired Narrowboat from Chirk Marina, and hadn't started until 330 PM. We had stopped for a beer at The Poachers on the way. So it was after 9ish when we moored up for the night about a half mile short of The Narrowboat. After a 10 minute walk, if that, we popped in and asked if he could scare up any food from the kitchen, which had just closed. Being the novices that we were, and not knowing that the Jack Mytton Inn (our first day goal) had closed down, we didn't have any food on board the boat yet. So we were hungry and not looking forward to going to bed on empty stomachs. The owner was more than helpful, and quickly his assistant brought out a couple of meat pies. We washed it down with fine ale, capped off with a glass of whiskey. There were several local regulars there, and they were as friendly as could be. My son and I will always have a fond memory of the Narrowboat, and we highly recommend it. We also stopped there for lunch on the way back later that week, and the food was excellent again. My only caution is that if you are starting from Chirk in the afternoon, you will be under pressure to get that far in time, so don't plan on doing that. Especially if the canal is busy.

Stopped here for lunch on the last day of our narrowboat trip. There's a lot to be said for good, old-fashioned pub grub and The Narrowboat does it brilliantly. Big portions and a friendly welcome made for a relaxed lunch. The chips are superb and my friend was dead chuffed with his huge ice cream sundae.Thank you for a cracking meal and making us feel so welcome.

Called in during a canal boat holiday and was lucky enough to park adjacent to the garden. Great beer and the landlord was very friendly with us. Ordered food which was very reasonably priced and very tasty. Really enjoyed our time here and called in the way back as well.

Well I had never been here before so didn't know what to expect but we got a a lovely welcome from host also the young lady who took our order for meals which where excellent everything hot & service was quick & we were asked if we needed anything my brother asked for tartare sauce & also mustard which were quickly supplied drinks very good but in my opinion it's worth every penny just to be treated so well thank you for your service highly recommended

Good basic simple pub grub, all you need whilst out boating!! The good range of beers helped the crew too!

Ate here while on a canal boat holiday and glad we did. Not the most attractive place to stop on a canal boat holiday being on the A495 and with pylons and electricity wires overhead but don't be put off. Inside, the pub is well decorated and clean. It is the sort of place where both visitors and locals can frequent with ease. The landlord was great, very friendly and helpful and the food was very good. Food was cooked on premises and to order (see later for how I know). We all (6 of us) enjoyed our meal. Apart from the meal, we had good conversations and banter with some of the locals in the bar, no resentment of outsiders here. When I offered a tip when paying for the meal, the landlord insisted I went into the kitchen to give the tip directly to the lady chef in the kitchen; because this was mid-week and the pub was not crowded, the landlord was the only other member of staff. I was impressed with that. A good place to go if you are on the canal but also, I would think, if you lived in a neighbouring town or village.

Stopped here on a kayak trip along the canal. Had a very filling jacket spud with cheese & beans that...

I called here with my father, who is in a wheel chair. The owner was very attentive, and alert to our needs, without being over bearing,and nothing was too much trouble.

We went on a very cold Friday lunchtime, at about 2:30, we thought it may be shut but we were welcomed by lovely staff and made to feel very welcome. As it was quiet and raining and cold we were allowed to bring in the dogs. We had two baskets of the most delicious chips and drinks. I would advise anyone to stop when along the canal. This pub deserves to do well, as it was so welcoming. Its a bit out of the way , but if passing by road or boat stop for some food and a drink. We will return and have a full meal, and sitting outside in the summer would be lovely. This is not fine dinning , but is exactly what you want when out walking or boating. Thank you.

Actually that is a bit unfair as the beer was also excellent - a brewery not heard of before. Probably the best chips ever in huge baskets with sauces. Just read about Sunday roast which sounds good too, look forward to returning.

Arrived just before the end of daylight to moor our boat the landlord came out to give me a hand in mooring. We went for a drink later on and as most pubs on a Monday night it was not busy we took the grandkids & dog in with us and couldn’t have been more welcomed. Thank you for a great start to our canal boat trip.

Very friendly staff dog friendly reasonable prices a pleasant stop when cruising the canals situated on the canal

whilst on a narrow boat holiday we called in on Sunday for a meal. Sunday lunches were only £6.50 and what great value. A lovely lamb dinner with roast and boiled potatoes and fresh veg and mint sauce. It went down so well we called...

I love this place, sitting outside in the sunshine for lunch it's perfect for watching the world go by! The views are amazing, watching the boats coming along and going is lovely. The menu choices are varied to suit most tastes, service is good and...

We where on the canal going to on a holls with friends the range of real was very good as was the food we will call again when in the area Thank you

This place needs a new start. The service is good, the beer is good, the location is lovely, but the kitchen needs a proper che!. Now it's seems to be mostly "pling food" (i.e. microwaved). The Pub is associated with and lives on the nearby...

Una cena encantadora por seis, sin necesidad de reservar el lunes por la noche, después de haber sido en el canal por casi una semana, es agradable encontrar una casa auténtica cocina restaurante tipo. La comida era adorable como caseras, la camarera era una delicia para ser servido por ella era muy educado y servicial. Toda mi familia eran tomadas por forma. Gracias, Estrecho en barco! ¡volveremos!

Visitamos el pub para el té, mientras que en un estrecho en barco vacaciones.

Although the choice of foods is limited the service was very good. I had the scampi while my friends had gammon, fish & chips and a jacket potato with cheese. It was well presented and served with good manners. Great views of the canal and the travelling boats were lovely, making a wonderful addition to our lunchtime.

Called for a meal early evening, just after six. Inside its dark and drab lacking in atmosphere. Little taste given to pictures on wall. Gents toilet cubicle had cobwebs hanging down. Place mats particularly awful, I guess an attempted canal theme, but looks Germanic. We ordered three fish and chips which arrived reasonably quickly. Looked good with nice chips and a bit of salad and peas. The fish can only be described as awful. One was sent back as it was uncooked in the centre and cold. The kitchen obviously doesn't use a thermometer sensor! The other two fish were warm but the batter was brown and soaked in what appeared to be old fat. The fish was replaced but no one visited the table to ask if everything was okay. Will certainly not be going back to this establishment and would not recommend it to anyone. The worse meal and the worse value for money in the area.

Great stop off on our narrow boat holiday.Member of staff on duty seemed extremely busy - serving both behind the bar and the food service, but did a cracking job.Fish and chips were excellent and a good range of local beers on tap

After walking from Ellesmere we stopped off at the Narrow Boat Inn for a spot of light refreshment before our return walk. Being aware that the closing time was at 1500 we managed to arrive at 1435 and was surprised how friendly and welcoming the staffs were, asking if food was still being served she informed us the kitchen was about to close but it wouldn’t be a problem if the chef was informed. We quickly ordered our food and drink, with it arriving in a timely manner. It was nice to be served by a member of staff where nothing was too much trouble! Thanks

Although it looks very drab and down at heel from the outside, its better inside although a bit dated. The food however is very good and so is the choice of real ale. It is standard pub fare but very nicely cooked

We were in need of good quality food and nice clean facilities and we got both of these requirements, along with a cracking host! Well worth a visit, especially if you are passing on a canal holiday! - You won't be disappointed .

Super beer and a great natter with Colin who's pub it is. Food is straightforward but makes for an ideal stop. find out about Harrison Ford!!

We often have a ride out to this pub for lunch in the summer. The landlord is very welcoming and the food is, although not exciting, very appetising. Standard pub grub, well cooked. Nice to sit out on the canalside and watch the boats on a sunny day

Not very busy and in the middle of nowhere but close to the canal which is why we stopped and next to a very busy and fast road so beware while trying to get to the pub from the canal path. Quite expensive for the food that we had though it was nice and the staff were pleasant

Beer ok but food was poor probably microwavedPub inside ok and as you would expect themed towards narrowboatLandlord welcoming just a shame about the food

moored up for the night and found it to be great, the place was quite busy so we had to wait a bit for the food but the beer and wine was good , the proprietor was most helpful and a real nice guy, he even took us down to the paper shop in the morning, top man..... thanks

We stopped at the Narrow Boat on our travels along the Llangollen canal in our own Narrowboat.Our daughter/husband and friends were returning from a week away near Bala and this was an ideal location for us to get together.It was a lovely warm day so we all sat outside and made the best of the views across the canal. This is a lovely location, the beers and drinks are well presented and the light lunch went down a treat.In fact the chips were outstanding!!! Nice and crispy but fluffy inside.Located on the main Ellesmere/Oswestry Road it is easy to access either by boat or road and well worth a visit.Staff were very friendly.

Popped in here for a lunchtime drink. First impressions were pretty awful. Scruffy carpark that looked like a breakers yard. Went in to get a drink and had to wait quite a while for someone to come and serve us. We asked for Guiness but they didn't have any, or any alternative. Had a bitter which was ok. The canal runs right alongside the pub and there is scope for a really nice beer garden but there were only a few picnic benches randomly sited. The extractors from the kitchen face out towards the seating area so the air was full of the smell of old chip fat. Not very pleasant. I haven't eaten here and judging from the aforementioned chip fat, I don't think I'm going to. With a bit of effort this could be a lovely place to stop for a drink. Sadly the effort isn't being spent.

We moored up around 5pm discovered the restaurant isn't open til 6pm, no website so found out via a guy at the marina.We made our way over at 6pm, it was very busy but plenty of tables. Discovered the reason it doesn't open earlier is the staff at the marina leg it over to open up and they become chef and waiter/barman.The interior is very dated, toilets dark and grim.The guy serving was lovely and we felt like getting up to help him but really it will never be great without more staff.Our meal were served as fast as the microwave allowed and the portions were small. Meals lack imagination and were very basic. Chips were nice, served in a plastic basket. Jacket potato out the microwave.Its the sort of place you'd love to have a go at running better and smacks of just about surviving. For what you actually get its terrible value for money.

We popped in here a couple of times during a canal holiday. The first time the weather was quite hot and it was close to lunch time early in the week. We confused the staff as we only wanted a drink!!The second time, later in the week and early evening, we again popped in for a drink, as it was a bit chilly we decided to drink inside - big mistake. every table was laid for meals. There were no bar stools either. It gave us an uncomfortable feel having to sit at tables laid out.

We had a few drinks and a meal in this restaurant, the service was very good and the staff were very helpful and friendly.Beer was good but the food was only average, what I would describe as 'typical run of the mill pub food' and not really justifying the price.The pub has a nice feel and is welcoming, what we didn't like was people bringing dogs into the restaurant where others are eating, we don't believe animals and restaurants go together, for that reason we would not use this establishment again for eating.

Won't go on about proper pubs disappearing. Won't rant on about use them or loose them. Because if you try the Long Boat, and like me you like a good pint, a genial host and the option of a decent meal for a fair price. I don't need to go on, you'll go back. May be see you there.

We have had a lot of meals at this restaurant, it has a good atmosphere, the food is delicious, not too expensive, very friendly staff, I would recommend it 100%

This pub / restaurant advertises a warm welcome and the service lives up to expectations. We stopped here on our canal cruise for an eveing meal and were not disappointed at all. There is a very good choice of starters, mains and deserts, and even a separate children's menu. The food was absolutely delicious (oh, those home-cooked chips!!) and portions enormous. The service was excellent and the staff were very friendly - nothing was too much trouble. They did everything to ensure you had an enjoyable time. This is an excellent place to stopover - moorings just opposite, access over the nearby bridge, and waters-edge seating in the garden. Defintely a welcome break.

no mater how long it is between visits the welcome is always the same as is the excellent selection of food and drink on offer ,Martin the owner is always very friendly and welcoming , this place really is a hidden gem.

Have just returned from The Narrowboat after an enjoyable evening. We have recently moved into the area so are trying the local eateries and decided to try here after reading the Undercover restaurant critic in "yattar yattar" magazine! We booked for 7.30 (Saturday night) and arrived a little early. There were only two other couples eating in the restaurant. Our table was reserved and we were greeted and seated by a lovely lady. My first choice (steak) was unavailable but I had chilli and my husband gammon as our mains. Both meals were served hot and were very tasty. What I liked was the portion sizes - not too small but not over the top either. I had a dessert - sticky toffee pudding which was lovely. Although very quiet there was still a lovely atmosphere. Would love to try it during the day when we can take advantage of the canalside view. Good value for money - 2 starters, 2 mains, 1 dessert, 2 ciders and a soft drink under £28!!!!! If I have one gripe - real chips please (but this I find a problem in a lot of places!)

My son took me to the Narrowboat for my birthday lunch, we had been before in the summer and had enjoyed our meals so decided to return. So glad we did, we were a little early (time was of the essence), but sat and watched the boats and generally chilled out. We were made very welcome and told to go and sit and the owner would bring our drinks, mine was a perfect gin and tonic just the right amount of ice and lemon. The menu is full of local produce, my son had a starter of chicken slices with salad, we both had steak with the most beautiful onion rings and mushrooms, and chips and peas. Followed by sweet of banana split and sticky toffee pudding these were both perfect. Although we were in a bit of a rush we decided to sit a while longer watching a longboat moor up. A lovely meal in very nice surroundings, we will return. This is also a dog friendly place.

The narrowboat is a quaint canal-side pub with excellent food. It is easily accessible from the highway or canal and offer a variety of dishes served piping hot and made to order. Outdoor picnic tables along the canal offer appeal if the weather is fine. Those arriving on narrowboat have the advantage of easy access to the ship chandlers next door. There is adequate mooring space before the bridge to allow a lunch or suppertime stop.

Last night of our canal boat holiday, we ate here. The menu choices had all the basics, and some tasty specials. Decor is trying to reflect its canal boat connections and was clean and tidy. May not be modern enough for some but food and service were great and that was the main thing.

We came across this pub whilst on a narrow boat holiday. It iswhat it is....yes the inside isn't modern, however, we encountered great service and good food and would recommend if you're sailing by bridge 5

Had dinner here whilst on holiday on the Llangollen canalFood was basic & expensive, I don't mind steak & chips - I just hate paying over the odds

Had dinner at this place earlier this week.The place needs an overhaul - the decor is tired and dated, the menu is unimaginative and likely to be the same as it was in the 1980s, food was served with peas and carrots only (!).I suspect it's quite a cash cow due to the canal, so not worth investing in renovations or updates.The young lady who served our table was lovely, and nothing was too much trouble for her, she went out of her way to make our visit pleasant.The other two older members of staff I encountered were gruff and miserable. If you're looking for a decent meal in the area, rather try the Jack Mytton a few minutes along the canal. If you're happy with outdated cheap food, this should do.

Excellent value for money , real ale and a friendly family atmosphere