The Navigation Inn in Shropshire

Brent and Mark are very friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing.

Excellent traditional country pub. Superb food. Highly recommended

One of the cliches on review sites is "hidden gem". This time, though, it is wholly accurate. No big swinging sign, no massive car park, no temporary banners announcing "watch sky sports live here" or "two for one". Thank God! This is one of my favourite pubs in the whole country. Warm welcome, friendly proprieters, dog lovers, log fire lovers, local ale, lots of other drinks, and above all cracking food at reasonable prices. And this is a rare find indeed as a venue that will offer a roast of the day...EVERYDAY... The building is historic, they have plenty of interesting and relevant pictures (not ones that have been just bought online) and the place feels cosy. They have a shelf full of board games, no TV's just great music playing at a low volume. Whether you are out for a day out walking, cycling, or anything related to the canal, this makes a perfect destination. Thank you Navigation inn, we are so glad we have found this Gem :-)

Staff very rude mannered didn’t stay walked straight out after the attitude

I recommend going 1000%. If you have a dog, are vegan, or just like good food and a relaxed atmosphere, this place is perfect. Unpretentious in the best way, please go support this fantastic pub

Went for Sunday lunch. Very friendly landlord and waiting staff. Food was good, very large portions. Parking a bit tricky quite small carpark. Nice decor outside and looks like outdoors being done up. Would be nice in the summer.

What a beautiful find, the beer, the garden, the ambiance and the dog treats! Absolutely wonderful, super friendly & welcoming. Thank you for such a lovely pub/canal walk experience.

Magnificent pub. Wish it was my village pub. Staying nearby, we came for an evening meal which was great (steak, duck & salmon all got top marks). Excellent Salopian bitter, good range of whiskies, and to top it off The Salopian Boatmen singing in the bar. Just fabulous.

Popped in for lunch when out walking. More of an evening venue as v quiet but a first steak sandwich and the beer was very well kept and very welcome. Quirky curiosity of a pub

Lovely break for a pint and burger while travelling down the canal. Friendly staff and perfect place to eat if you have a dog.

Two years since our last visit and nothing has changed,thankfully. What a brilliant place. Attentive hosts and staff without being pushy. And the food is lovely. It made our day that we arrived by boat in time for Sunday lunch. A well recommended spot for good reason. It is absolutely brilliant. 👏 👏 👏

Really delicious food and good variety and options for sizes on menu. The guy was super friendly too.

It was ok. That’s pretty much what there is to say. It was quirky too, and that element was really cool. But on the whole it was just kind of tired. I feel bad saying that because the chaps who run it are nice guys.

Absolute gem of a pub. Very friendly. Delicious home cooked food. Dog friendly. Board games. Lots of character. Good beer. Great staff. Even proper horseradish sauce. Huge portions. Sunday roast delicious

A pub to be enjoyed, real character, very welcoming to humans and four legged friends. We did not eat but we certainly enjoyed the comfy sofas, and some good ale. Highly recommend you check it out, restricted opening hours Thursday to Sunday check before you go and if eating book a table.

Lovely little canalside pub. Welcoming and (very) dog-friendly too.

Been twice now, meals were to a very high standard. Service was a bit slow but not awful.

Lovely hosts and food, fantastic gluten free selection, the battered haddock was one of the best I have ever had, thank you! Fabulous gluten free deserts too, shared the cheese cake and sticky toffee pudding.

Just been for Sunday lunch. Food was delicious, reasonable prices and friendly staff

Lovely stop on our canal boat for Sunday lunch. Moorings right outside. Excellent roast beef, great size portion, and very good value for money. Delicious desserts also. Dogs very welcome. Friendly service would highly recommend.

Best roast, felt like it was made for me, not just made because they were serving it. Lovely team working there, very accommodating. Highly recommended.

What a lovely homely place very cosy well priced and tasty food 😋 many thanks 😊

Had a fab Sunday roast at the Navigation Inn. Welcoming host and staff, going the extra mile. Food was really tasty, extra gravy, no problem, although not needed. Beef cooked to your particular taste which is important to me as I don't like it pink. I had sweet briwn ale which was lovely. Hisorical building with interesting stories on how it has developed over the years. Ideal location if you want to walk the canal, or arrive by boat. Dogs well and truly welcomed and they have a dog menu too. Loved the experience and will return.

Went for Sunday dinner with my boyfriend and dog (who was treated like royalty with treats and strokes) dog not boyfriend although he was treated well too :) It is so hard to find places where there is more than one vegan option! Especially around Oswestry. I have found my new go to place. Plenty of vegan options and DELISH! So welcoming, so friendly ! Will be bringing all of my family here for Sunday roasts and more couldn’t recommend enough!! FANTASTIC!!!

First visit and had a very tasty meal with friends. Easy to find and sited by a lovely hump backed bridge over the Montgomery Canal. Booking was straightforward. On arrival we had drinks and chose our meals (that was hard as all the food sounded delicious). Will definitely return and recommend.

Brilliant little pub great food and lovely owners nothing to much trouble for them. Prices are good too bar staff are great and friendly nothing to much trouble.

This Pub is a hidden gem. Its commitment to using ethically sourced ingredients shines through in every dish and offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The menu is a delightful journey of flavours, with each dish showcasing the care and passion of the chef. We are a massive fan of the hearty comfort food and wonderful flavours, this place has something for everyone. The home-cooked quality of the dishes adds a comforting touch that's hard to find in most restaurants. What truly sets this restaurant apart is its dedication to sustainability and ethical sourcing. You can dine here with the knowledge that your meal has a positive impact on the environment and local communities. It's a place where you can savor not only the delicious food but also the satisfaction of supporting responsible dining. And not forgetting the location. In summary, this restaurant offers a unique and heartwarming dining experience with its home-cooked food, ethically sourced ingredients, and fantastic flavors. It's a must-visit for anyone who appreciates good food with a conscience.

This is by far our favourite place to come, the food is absolutely incredible. The veggie options are fantastic and they generous portions. Every single time we are here we have a meal that absolutely delicious. The building itself is beautiful and the owners are so lovely and welcoming! We are so glad we stumbled in (and out) of this pub well over two years ago. The amazing food, beautiful dogs, Brent & Mark (the fantastic owners) stole our hearts a few years ago and we always look forward to coming here. I strongly recommend you pop in if you’re around the area, you won’t regret it!

It was good coming over to The Navigation Inn again after almost 16 years since my last visit.... What a gorgeous pub, Inn and restaurant with the bonus of being on the canal side! One of my favourite ales, Purple Moose was on tap and even though I missed the lunch hour sitting I took my pint of ale and some crisps and sat outside tables right by the canal. Mark and Brent the owner's are an amazing couple, hosts and Zak helping out on the bar and restaurant makes this Inn, very, very special! Thanks guys and will definitely be back for a meal or the Sunday roast dinner lunch... Highly recommend a visit to this Inn, pub restaurant and guaranteed you will not be disappointed!!

Delightfully dilapidated building but don't be fooled by that, brilliant food, excellent service and a really characterful place. Well worth a visit.

We went in for Sunday lunch. The food was delicious and generous portions. You could tell it was freshly made. Excellent vegetarian options- 3 for roast dinner alone, with other options on the menu. Dessert was excellent too. Very reasonably priced. Recommended!

Rustic pub, amazing food, book a table it's worth it.

Turned up for a drink at this historical pub. Interesting historical rooms inside, including the deeds mounted in a frame on the wall. We were looking forward to sitting outside by the canal as other patrons were. First of all, we couldn't work out how to access the area but decided we'd get a drink and ask. We went to the bar where a man said he'd be a moment which is fair enough but he vanished with other customers in to the restaurant area and didn't return. No one else was serving drinks. Another customer came in. We waited 10 minutes to be served but no luck so we left. As we got in our car the other customer was leaving too.

Great food, service and beer. Very dog friendly, even a menu for dog treats and quality dog meals.

Worth the wait for the food. It was amazing. Great place to visit

What a delightful find. Great food at good prices, attention to detail. Splendid bar area. Quirky but not contrived. Wish it was my local.

Excellent food and service as usual 👌

Ridden past this place a few times, always looks interesting. So glad we popped in. Lovely building, excellent service, really nice and varied menu and terrific service. Superb range of gluten free or gluten free on request items on the menu. Two local beers on tap too. Genuinely hoping to make this a bit of a regular haunt.

The owners were incredibly attentive and accommodating. The Pub itself is atmospheric, what I would call a proper pub! Open fires, curiosities hanging from the beams and board games for the patrons in the corner. The food menu is varied and extensive, loads of choice for veggies and meatys. One of the nicest roasts I have had in a long time. Honest, home cooked food at a fair price. I will return and hope that this gem can continue to shine past all the Chain pubs that feel cold and uninviting.

We was staying in the area for the weekend, staff and food was amazing made us very welcome and the open fire was a bonus

Had husband's works xmas meal there But have to say the restaurant was freezing!!! Had to keep my coat on all night. Food was acceptable

Came here for a works Christmas party. Service was 10/10 along with the food. Portion size was brilliant and the food was nice and hot and extremely tasty. 100% would recommend.

An interesting menu and some good beers backed up by friendly service Enjoy the Camemberet starter

Good food, efficient friendly staff and a reasonable price

Great dog friendly pub. Food excellent. Specials were great value for perfection. My Uncle took me the Carved Angel in Dartmouth for my 21st circa 1991, worth a visit if you are a food person.

Very friendly owner and staff. Food excellent.

Great pub. Incredibly accommodating staff. Extremely dog friendly Definitely worth a visit especially if you're travelling down The Monty!

I visited with my partner on a Thursday evening. We both had vegan mains and desserts. Service and food was excellent. For the high quality of food it was very reasonable. Plenty of people stated how good the food was before attending and I will also be adding my recommendation. Looking forward to visiting again when I am next in the area.

Fantastic place, very friendly with outstanding food. Dog friendly too!

Lovely people and fantastic food!! Friendly and cosy atmosphere too.

I'm not too sure where to start and I'll admit reviews aren't really my forte but The Navigation Inn is one of my favourite places to visit and thus deserves every single bit of praise going! The food is wonderful, homemade, delicious and the portions are very generous. The owners are both so friendly, kind-hearted and nothing is ever too much trouble - a rare trait to find. Definitely worth a visit, The Navigation Inn is so atmospheric and just a wonderful place to be. We hope to visit for many more meals in the future!

Excellent value for money. Most definitely the best Sunday lunch we've had for a long time. Staff were welcoming.

Fantastic roast and super friendly staff. Ate by the canal and it was brilliant. Will return.

Lovely food. Great fun at quiz. And most important pub is dog friendly

Absolutely a fantastic Sunday lunch, the beef was delicious. Also had a couple of well kept pints, and to top it off Nelson our poodle behaved vey well, his first time in a pub.

I took my elderly mum and her dog for a lovely walk along the canal and finished with a meal in the pub. The staff are very friendly and accommodating who also checked on my mum who was outside at one point. The food was amazing and very reasonable for the quality of the meat and presentation. Highly recommended. I will be visiting again.Thank you Brett and Ley

Having moored up at the Queens Head (dogs only outside, even when it’s raining) we walked 50 minutes down the towpath to the Navigation Inn. The warmest welcome imaginable, delicious real ales, well judged menu (lots for veggies, glutens and vegans, though I made inroads into the tenderest beef) that kept its tempting promise, and a convivial clientele. Not posh, but comfortable, high quality and people and dog-friendly. In short, perfect. I’ll be back, boating or not.

Lovely old English pub on the canal side. Friendly staff and the quality of the food was wonderful as too the local beer on tap If you're in the area this us a must place to visit

Great Canal Side pub, we had Sunday lunch there today, the food was proper home cooked and good value, good service, very welcoming and cosy interior.

Popped in for quick drink after walk along the canal, really nice place, food looked lovely, will be back sometime

When youbdirstbfonib it looks as if its a small, intimate pub, and if you want you can continue in that mode. However through a discrete door there is much more space! I was there at a quiet time and the staff were lovely. Had food too - crab - which hit the spot. I'll go back when next in the area.

Very friendly staff and the food was great.

Quirky feeling pub with great beer and really friendly staff. We had a baked Camembert starter to start (we were cooking dinner at our holiday let) and it was so good. Would definitely recommend.

Came for a meal, absolutely fabulous food & atmosphere and lovely staff … looking forward to returning

Only called in for a drink ,very olde worlde, if that's a real description of this place ,beer ok need to try food , maybe should consider everyone doesn't like jazz music in the background😁👍

Really good food in a nice atmosphere. Staff were warm and welcoming. Also very good value

Wonderful haven on our journey along the nearly restored Montgomery Canal (worth a visit). Very friendly staff, dog friendly and great food. Can get busy at the usual times so best to book.

First time here for me and my partner, we were recommended by the lady who owns the campsite that we stayed at. The staff are lovely, so welcoming, so friendly. They allow dogs which I absolutely love.. The food was amazing and especially for a vegetarian! I can’t wait to come back! Would definitely recommend.

The Navigation Inn was so accomodating, with plenty of Vegan options - many more than we have encountered in numerous places before, and all very different to your usual offerings. I had the risotto and crumble of the day and they were delicious! Such a homely feel, friendly owner, dog friendly too, and a little book exchange which made my day. We will definitely be returning and we are kicking ourselves for not discovering it sooner. Was right up our alley!

Best gluten and dairy free menu I have seen for a long time. And willing to adapt the menu when necessary or to help choice. Definitely somewhere I would go again

A real gem of a pub! We had a lovely Saturday afternoon and evening there while on holiday recently, and it was a real highlight of the trip! We had our 2 dogs with us who were also made very welcome - especially our nervous rescue dog who the landlords were so good with, made us feel really comfortable having him there when he’s not always easy to take out. The food was great, and the pub itself is a real beauty. Big thank you to the landlords, we’ll definitely be back to see you again!

Unfortunately it was shut, yesterday, Wednesday.

A fantastic venue, food and beer excellent. The Navigation Inn caters for allergies, intolerances, vegetarians and vegan very well. Every meal and dessert had alternatives for intolerances etc. The lady who served us was very friendly, helpful and with a wonderful sense of humour. With plenty of incentives to return to the Navigation we certainly will. I rate this place 5 *

We just stopped on the of chance they had a table as we saw it was open. Lovely polite staff. Brilliant food and great service. Highly recommended

Fabulous little gem of a pub , Brent and Mark fab guys

Great pub, friendly atmosphere and staff, and a good pint

They accommodated eight of us, four adults and four children, for Sunday lunch. Welcoming atmosphere, with more than one fire on the go. Landlord was pleasant and the bartender (who told us that she was relatively new) was brilliant. The food was OK, although let down by the potatoes, which weren't the best. I had bitter and IPA, both were very nice. The building is great with loads of character, worth a visit just to check it out. Overall, I would definitely recommend, particularly for the beer!

Sunday Roast was nice. Only thing was no puddings with custard.

Slipped in to book a table for lunch and was greeted with a warm welcome and a toasty wood fire. It would have been rude not to stop for a pint or two. Excellent session beers and speciality ales. We will be trying the food tomorrow! Can't wait.

Very dissapointed. After hearing that food was lovely. It was not.. beef couldnt even cut never mind chew. I love aldente but broccolli was too hard. Roasters were amnemic and yorkshire dry and burnt on edges. Eaton mess was a mess. The place was dirty. Cobwebs dust and dirt in windows and carpet in dining room filthy. Had not seen a vaccum for a long time. Dog hairs in corners of rooms. Been closed for a while but a good clean before opening again wouldnt have.hurt. wont be returning.

Friendly atmosphere, great food, excellent real ales.

Visited the first night of our holiday. Quick walk along the towpath. Great to see so many GF options and food was so good we booked again for the end of our holiday!

Friendly and welcoming staff, nice interior, good price meals. Lovely cooked food. Will recommend to anyone to have a meal. Be back for a meal sometime soon.

Great Sunday lunch, homemade desserts good atmosphere

Generous servings and not your usual pub chain offering. Very friendly as well.

Fantastic Sunday roast. Lovely location right by the canal. Food was excellent and staff were friendly.

After a last minute change to our plans for the night, we phoned The Navigation Inn to see if they had any space on a busy Friday night. Due to other patrons running late, they were able to fit us in, and we only gave them 10 minutes notice. One of our party is a ceoliac and the majority of the menu caters for Gluten Free food. The food was excellent and the staff were spot on. I would highly recommend The Navigation Inn, especially to ceoliacs.

The place was lovely. But disappointed with the food

Had a lovely meal here.. super friendly staff and a wonderful place to visit! Will come again ☺️

Great pub to visit while on the canal or if you're camping locally at Fairhaven. Nice size beer garden overlooking the canal. Friendly and accommodating staff. Great selection of local ales (from the local brewery) as well as the mainstream beers and lagers. Definitely worth a visit

Loved visiting the pub, the food was amazing. Thanks

Superb Sunday lunch And good selection of ales

Lovely helpful staff. Great atmosphere and good food

Very helpful and polite. Listened and understood our needs.

Super Sunday lunch, very generous.

Excellent food and ambience. Covid safe. Well worth going to.

A friendly cosy pub, with welcoming staff and good beer. The food is excellent as is the wine menu. I shall definitely be back for more! 😄

Excellent Sunday lunch and very attentive service.

Great trad pub selling local real ales. Landlord was very welcoming, staff were friendly, sat next to the canal having a beer and bar snacks in the sun.

Just had a Sunday lunch absolutely beautiful. Staff very friendly and loved the background music 😋😊