The Navigation Inn in Shropshire

We were travelling from North Wales to Ludlow and were looking for somewhere to have Sunday lunch. We looked in Tripadvisor and found this pub which was highly rated so we booked it. We were a little early and drove past the pub and I had to double check we had the right place. Do not judge a book by its cover! The pub looks a little tired from the outside. It’s been described in previous reviews as ‘quirky’. It sure is. The staff were so welcoming. I prefer to eat veggie and vegan food. The menu had a good selection for me to choose from. We had starters and a Sunday roast dinner. My husband had beef and I had a nut roast. Both were delicious. A good variety of well cooked vegetables , Yorkshire pudding and great roast potatoes. Excellent quality and very tasty. Would highly recommend this pub if you are looking for somewhere to eat. 2 starters , 2 mains and 2 alcoholic drinks £49. Excellent value for money. The service was spot on. This pub was very busy with lots of groups of friends and families. We will definitely return.

Amazing Sunday lunch , generous portions. Cooked to perfection, great service a very welcoming quirky pub. Would certainly return if in the area again.

Visited today for Sunday Lunch.What a friendly,atmospheric canalside pub.Staff were so friendly and attentive.Food was delicious,fresh vegetables and amazing roasters!We were visiting the area but would travel back to experience the pub again.

Staying nearby for a family anniversary we had pre-booked our meals being eight of us. Food and service was spot on, certainly enjoyed my sea bass. Really is an old-fashioned pub, nice and rickety I'm glad to say. Would certainly go again if in the area. Only awkward bit is, front entrance step is not very safe for somebody dodgy on their feet, and it is slap bang on the road.

Booked in for my daughters birthday meal. There was 7 of us in total and we were all made to feel very welcome and even helped in keeping the birthday cake a surprise. Waitress very friendly and hardworking. We will definitely be returning

We arrived here on our narrowboat and moored up a couple of bridges away the countryside was stunning but we really needed a good pub!. On entering the Navigation we were blown away! This is a real pub with so much character and is very quirky and different!. We had food (Camembert starter, roast beef dinner, pie of the day and Eaton mess) wow the food was very special and way beyond expectations. The two guys who run this pub need to be congratulated for their efforts. Its a place that we will never forget and really hope to return to soon. The only thing that I would say is that if you like Weatherspoons then please don't call as this is a real pub and not a microwave one!!!. Thanks to all the Navvy team.....exceptional xxx. Love Dave and Rachel. Narrowboat Holly.

Once again we had great food and beer at the Navvy. Brent and Mark run a great pub and manage to put out tasty, satisfying food. Service was excellent. Had to go there twice in our 4 day stay in the area! Definitely worth a visit if on Montgomery canal.

I visited on the 1st August, with a friend, for our monthly catch-up and was thorough;y impressed. The pub is what I’d call a proper pub with some quirky bits and not your cookie cutter pubs that you get nowadays, it has character On arriving we were greeted by a friend;y gentleman behind the bar and asked what drinks we’d like, we were then seated, given menus and perused whilst we waited for our orders to be taken Both my friend and myself ordered the same, a pork chop cooked in white wine with sauerkraut and plum, served with pancetta mash and served with apple fritters and roasted onion About 5 mins before the meal was ready, we were taken into the restaurant to be seated and the food arrived The food arrived and looked amazing and there were some unexpected, but welcome, chunks of cracking on the top. Not just looking amazing the food was delicious, so tasty and lots of different flavours and textures An additional treat, outside were a bunch of men singing songs which I guess were originated from canal life, as the pub is,situated on the Montgomeryshire canal, and I recognised a coup,e of sea shanty’s too The chef came out to enquire how the food was and there could be no complaints at all The food was very reasonably priced, great quality and portion size and something different to many pub menus The overall experience was great, the Navigation Inn a hidden treasure and one which I’ll definitely be returning to

We stopped off by chance for a drink and sat outside overlooking the canal - lovely setting. We asked to have a look at the menu with a view to return. Well, the menu was excellent so we decided to stay and sample the food. You can tell a lot of effort has been put into the food - locally sourced where possible, fresh as it comes and choices for everyone. We opted for the pate and garlic mushrooms to start then chicken wrapped in bacon and lamb for mains. Quality food, albeit each course contained too much pepper for our palette. This is just personal taste and no criticism whatsoever. We passed our feedback to the owner who took it in the positive way intended. We found the owners to be very welcoming and friendly and the staff equally as pleasant. We look forward to a return visit soon.

We stumbled on the Navigation Inn by chance passing through and popped in for a drink. After having a wonderful evening chatting with Mark and meeting Brent the owners, we sensed their passion for producing great home cooked food, so decided to book for Sunday Lunch. We eagerly anticipated the Roast beef dinner with home made horse radish sauce and it was amazing. We both enjoyed every element including the perfectly cooked selection of vegetables. We both had a starter, I opted for the duck liver and brandy parfait which was delicious and my wife had the pea and mushroom risotto, which she thoroughly enjoyed and would like to return to have it as a main. Thank you both for the most enjoyable Sunday lunch and see you soon.

Alas I can't rate the venue, as I tried to get a table for lunch and had to chase the old boy tending bar from one room to another as he seemed to either be afraid of me or my custom?!! When I did finally manage to get a response I was told that the (half full or is it half empty?) pub was fully booked... I think I spent longer parking the car than I did in the venue. Not to worry, plenty of more welcoming venues within a short distance so no hard feelings.

Dropped in for dinner one evening on our canal holiday. Great pint (Hobson’s) stunningly good food and fantastic entertainment (the evening we were there we were entertained by a group singing Shropshire canal shanties). A truly memorable evening. Unless I’ve got it wrong the only potential downside for anyone thinking of. visiting is that the pub is only open Thursday to Sunday, inclusive.

Fantastic rural pub, fabulous food , owners Brent and Mark are extremely approachable, welcoming and committed to their customer's getting the best quality food for their money. Most definitely a foodie pub .

We spent the night tied up near the pub and we had a very pleasant evening. Excellent food in a friendly and comfortable bar. It was a quiet evening and after eating we sat by the fire with a drink and had interesting and intelligent conversation with one of the owners. We will be back.

Excellent home cooked food and friendly staff. Great find. We popped in for lunch after looking for somewhere in the area and couldn’t have been happier after finding the Navigation Inn. Really quant little pub and restaurant. The owner and chef were super friendly and really looked after us and our dog. Would definitely recommend, we’ll be back soon.

So really easy to book in these troublesome times. Straight to a table by the canal which has a lovely outlook. looking at the pub it's very tired and in need of a lick of paint especially outside, there was a washing machine dumped in the eating area and the tables were dated, patio area was full of weeds just needs jet washing, furlough would of been a great time to do it? Food, small portion we opted for the 4oz burger it was okay. Pleasant staff and menu seemed fine. Inside is oldy worldy good for canal users. After we went for a walk along the canal which was ace. In summary it could be a gold mine if a few pennies was spent on it.

We had a lovely Sunday lunch in their garden over looking the canal. The staff were ensuring COVID guidelines were being adhered to and we felt quite comfortable throughout our visit. The beer was good. The food was great: home made, fresh and large portions, not to mention very tasty and good value for money. The staff were polite and friendly. We're really looking forward to visiting again soon. We're really pleased they have weathered the storm!

Booked this at the last minute when we decided to cruise the Montgomery canal, we were therefore moored opposite to it. Excellent steaks and good homemade puddings. Friendly staff. A great night out and good value.

We enjoyed an exceptional lunch for 4 people comprising a mixture of roasts followed by tasty desserts, all freshly prepared and served by friendly staff.

I've found a perfect little gem! Right on the canal with a menu that is nearly 100% gluten free! The chef and staff were incredibly knowledgeable about coeliac disease and the chef went out of his way to make sure I didn't miss out on a thing! The food was first class, all home cooked and presented beautifully. I highley recommend and will most definitely be back!

We were staying in the area for a long weekend to celebrate finally being allowed to stay away from home and the Navigation didn’t disappoint - great range of mains (including plenty of veggie options) in a pretty setting beside the canal, excellent, friendly service and clearly popular with the locals. Our daughters said their burgers were the best they’d ever tasted! Felt totally safe, all in all a great way to mark being able to eat out again. We’ll be back!!

The Navigation served me the very best pub/restaurant roast lunch that I have tasted in my entire life… despite the massive handicap of lockdown rules forcing them to serve it as a takeaway in a foil container. I cannot wait to visit again once lockdown ends, as if they are capable of improvising a lunch of this quality as a takeaway, then what they serve in the building under optimal conditions must be truly incredible. I am also looking forward to a post-lockdown visit for the opportunity to soak up the gorgeous location right by the restored canal.

Called in whilst on hols in the area and booked for Sunday lunch. Very welcoming and and friendly staff. Food was good pub-style Sunday roast dinner food, including nut roast. There were other vegetarian and vegan choices as well. I had the “Billy Brooks” Canal cocktail which had an excellent back story behind the recipe for this!! The dining area was quite large so there was good social distance spacing between dining tables, and also meant there was a reasonable number of couples and groups in to give a good ambience.

walking along the canal we came across a lovely pub. Very atmospheric and perfectly quaint. Very clean positiononed in the perfect setting. We had our dog so went to find the garden area. The chef came to chat with us as he was out side on a little break he was so friendly. He said he would take our order so no need to go in. Out came a lovely lady who brought wine and a menue. Very hearty food incredibly filling. Friendly environment great food good wine.Definitely will visit again.

Fantastic! 11 of us booked for dinner at 20:30, unfortunately due to our poor time keeping skills we were going to be late, we rang the navigation inn to let them know and it wasn’t a problem they were very accommodating for our group + two dogs. Food was delicious staff were friendly and fast with drinks orders and checking back on. Highly recommended.

Food and hospitality first class. Had a couple of pints on the Friday night. They are coping admirably through Covid 19. Beer was great and a lovely setting. Decided to have Sunday lunch, and the pork was the best I’ve had anywhere! Crackling was stunning. The rest of the family had beef and it was thick and tender. Great place for all and hopefully they will thrive again post covid.

Final evening of a ten day trip around Llangolen and Montgomery Canal was spent in the Navigation Inn. Sort of pub you wished you lived near. Great menu cooked really well. Out gluten free guest was delighted with his options (more or less everything). MY pork belly was superb. Really good value too. Pray the Covid scare doensn't effect business here too badly.

Wow. So spot-on in terms of the tonic needed to navigate the current challenges!Local pub delivered in a sensible social-distance manner. Great staff, (Michele superb but all fantastic!). We don’t ‘do’ Sunday lunch out as we enjoy cooking not this was cracking! Value and taste! Going again!

Brilliant Sunday lunch lovely setting, settling and friendly staff roast beef was absolutely perfect and beer was well kept.

We had an exceptional family meal at the Navigation this evening. First time in the area and were drawn to this particular pub as from their website it looked as though they catered well for allergens (my wife is both Gluten and Dairy free) and they didn't disappoint!I had the Duck Breast in Cherry sauce special and my wife had the five-bean chilli with a side of GF fries. My daughters had Fried Halloumi and Spaghetti and meatballs and all of us found everything to be utterly delicious.All Covid precautions were in place and we felt very comfortable, but even if you don't fancy 'eating in' right now, the offer a Take-away service!Would highly recommend and will revisit next time we are in the area.

Happened to be in the area the weekend the pubs reopened after lockdown, so had to book a table at our favourite pub. Being the first time out for months and with the government laying down so many rules and regulations we were very wary as to what we would find. We needn’t have worried! We were met at the door by a very friendly waitress. Obviously we were asked to antibac our hands, all staff wore face masks and we had the new procedures were explained to us. But from then on it was very much like any other really lovely night out. The staff were very attentive, everything was very well organised,the food was fabulous as usual (we would definitely recommend the homemade crumble!) and we did not once feel vulnerable from people being too close. We were looking for a night of normality, but were treated to a whole lot more!

An early evening game of cribbage with a tremendous pint of something delicious was a great start. Human Shazzam of the playlist was a lot of fun. Then a swift move next door to the dining room, table really nicely laid out, WONDERFUL food (I had macca cheese with Colliers cheddar - so nice I found some of it in the town to take home with me. Stood up well when transported to the north!) The roasted garlic head to spread onto toast before piling on the Camenbert was also inspired and I shall be impressing my chums with that idea. Then back to the fire and the pints and the cribbage, which became a team sport with the other punters and the owners. {I won.) The building is amazing with the canal running alongside and I bet it's gorgeous in the summer. A proper find and a little gem.. Check out the website.

Took my mum for lunch on Saturday and what a treat it was. I had roast pork with a fabulous selection of veggies on my plate. Mum settled on lamb shank which she said was delicious with lots of meat on it. We topped it off (despite being way too full) with a sticky toffee pudding and a bread and butter pudding! Both were a perfect finish to a lovely meal. This is a cozy pub which has a large dining room overlooking the canal and surrounding countryside. As It was a wild and wet day, we sat in the bar area beside the open fire Which suited us perfectly!This is a lovely place to visit with top notch food and friendly hosts! I definitely recommend a visit.

Canal-side 18th century pub in a small village near Oswestry.Much bigger than you think; lots of linked rooms and drinking/eating areas. Very idiosyncratc - an upright piano in one bar with sheet music ready for you to start playing; a book exchange; a range rather than an open fire with lovely squashy old leather sofas around it.CAMRA listed for years; the range of beers is small but changes regularly. Had a pint of Stonehouse Station Bitter which tasted excellent.Host is a real hero - the sort of landlord every pub should have - and his (small) team were also excellent - friendly and helpful.Dogs are very welcome if well-behaved.Lovely and warm on a cool and wet February day.The one question mark was over the food - the menu reads really well but the dishes themselves didn't quite hit the spot. Risotto was apparently the saltiest dish my wife had eaten for years and my roast dinner tasted like it had been cooked in some rather old fat. The fish pie didn't seem to have the larger pieces of fish you'd hope to find in it.So a wonderful place for a drink, and maybe some plainer food; not a fine dining experience.

Went to this pub without booking on a Thursday night and got a table. Very cosy place. Food was excellent, very good choices on the menu. Fish pie was excellent, as was the home made burger, and the Alsatian stew was delicious (from the Alsace region). Good choice of deserts (sticky toffee pudding my favourite). Everything was home made. I would definitely go back.

We broke our journey to enjoy a quick lunch in this attractive canal side inn. We’d been once before on a friend’s recommendation and had appreciated the history and warmth of the pub so were keen to visit again. We were made very welcome and were quickly served with fish & chips, scampi & chips beer and wine all for £25. It was perfect and we’ll be keen to repeat the experience in the near future.

This is a hidden gen about 5 miles south of Oswestry beside the Montgomery Canal. Has a genuine olde world charm. Great for dogs, both in the bar and in an alternative dining room (dogs not allowed in main restaurant). Returned so many times we feel like regulars.

Went here for Sunday lunch. Loved the quirky interior. Luch was amazing I had garlic mushrooms and roast beef dinner. The food was cooked to perfection and the service was spot on. Definatley worth a return visit.

We had read a lot about how good the Navigation Inn was supposed to be so thought we would go there for lunch. We had a great drive along some very scenic B roads to get there, which was probably the best part of the day (about 60 miles one way). The menu looked good and we ordered crispy belly pork, which was advertised with saurkraut. When it arrived it was literally almost floating on a bed of juice from the saurkraut, consequently it was anything but 'crispy', quite soggy in fact. My wife pointed this out and they did have the good grace to admit that perhaps it hadn't been such a good idea after all. But there was no mention of any recompense for not getting the meal as advertised - 'crispy' belly pork!There were cobwebs in the corners of the ceiling that very obviously had been there a considerable time. The ceiling in the Ladies toilet was hanging down and covered in cobwebs and dirt. The guy that served us was wearing a pair of trousers that a car mechanic would have been ashamed to wear, they were filthy.On the plus side they are very dog friendly (although the dogs water bowl that they provided in the bar hadn't seen clean water in a while) and they have a good gluton free menu.Perhaps we just chose the wrong meal, but when that went wrong we started looking for other faults. We won't be going back.

We were on holiday locally and our nearest pub was fully booked. We arrived early evening and were the first guests. Quirky place with lots of things to look at and enjoy whilst waiting for the food to arrive.Our dog, nellie, was made to feel at home too.

We were on a family kids 12&13 narrow boat holidayWe stopped for the night and were amazed to stumble across a gem of a venue.The four dishes we had were all great and the early classical background music was the icing on the cakeHighly recommended Geoffrey & family ⛵️

A last minute decision to go to this quirky pub proved to be spot on as the food was excellent! We both enjoyed our roast beef, gorgeous slices of rare rump cooked to perfection accompanied by a selection of vegetables. Very helpful and slick service will definitely go again...

We were on our narrowboat and came here for Sunday lunch.Arrived about 12.30 place very quiet told no more orders until 1.We sat in the bar area and had drinks good selection especially ciders.We were having our meal from the bar menu and I ordered the Turkey lunch.The plate came with Turkey ,vegetables including red cabbage

Well where do I start. An eclectic pub/restaurant run by two charming guys. They are honest and if a delay is going to happen they are honest..... a party of 10 had booked for 6.00 and we arrived shortly after without booking. Understandably they serve guests in rotation. We waited an acceptable amount of time and enjoyed our fish and chicken ( separate dishes) which was fabulously cooked. I don’t want to sit in the main restaurant as we had our dog with us. A pleasant table was arranged. Bailey the lab even got treats..... would I go again. Yes and if Bailey could have knicked the remains of the fish he would be back like a flash....... I’ve read some of the negative reviews which made me chuckle...... the Jeyes fluid one for instance. All I could smell was delicious food. Thank you. We will be back

Tried this pub as I had seen the good rating on Trip Advisor. However we will not be returning. We were not made to feel welcome on arrival, the place was shabby, tables sticky and flies everywhere. The fish was the worst I have had - definitely NOT FRESH, batter was hard and fish tasted strange. Plus point - chips were nice.

This pub and its staff were the highlight of our week aboard a canal boat that took us over 50 miles.

Have been here several times over the years and have never had a bad meal. The menu choice is extensive , reasonably priced and its all cooked to perfection. The place runs like clockwork even when busy and the owner looks completely stress free which makes you feel even more relaxed.

Whilst on a trip down the Montgomery canal, we found ourselves moored up jat Maesbury. A sign by the bridge advertised “The navigation Inn & restaurant”, so I thought I would check it out. Walking in a around 6:30 pm on a Saturday evening the place looked really great, but was deserted. I booked a table, thinking we were going to get the usual pub fare, but I was mistaken. The “restaurant” in the sign was not overselling. The food was delicious, and the wine list, (While limited) had a fantastic Portuguese Syrah. Whilst one of our Deserts vas a little “out there” (vegan chocolate and lime panacoatta). I would recomend this place. Great food, and a friendly welcome, in a beautifully restored canal warehouse What more can you ask.

Having read a number of reviews we moored here on our canal holiday with some anticipation, only to be disappointed. The landlord (I assume), was also the only barman and the only serving person in the restaurant, so service everywhere was very slow. The place is a little dated and the bar is not particularly comfortable. When we eventually got our meal ordered and sat down, in was over an hour and half. On the plus side, there is a decent selection of beers and the food was very good and reasonably priced. On refelection probably not worth a 2nd visit.

Having moored our Narrow Boat ‘Life of Riley ‘ close by we had two lovely meals here. Very welcome to us and our dogs!

Such a lovely establishment, with great potential. Waited 10 minutes at the empty bar/restaurant, seeing the owner walking back and forth but not being acknowledged. Eventually sat to eat and found a very long black hair in the mirror of my starter, and in my partners drinks. Main could only be described as three very small mouthfuls of very tough meat, covered in slop in an attempt to hide it, which eventually caused an upset stomach and a sleepless night (trips to the toilet).

Yes, this pub certainly ticks all the boxes: very friendly owners and very friendly to dogs (treats on arrival, allowed in & better than that can stay in the bar, the parlour and even have their own dining room, neat), they have a good variety of local real ales and cider (Sweeney at 6.2%, proper stuff and full of apples). They seem short staffed at the moment but the food is certainly worth waiting for - all the menu is homemade and carefully designed, using local produce and fresh ingredients. They have themed nights and cater for all dietary requirements. We were surprised to be offered a full roast beef dinner midweek as well as their full menu but it was delicious - slow cooked beef with all the trimmings and homemade horseradish sauce to knock your socks off, brilliant. I enjoyed their own potted shrimps followed by crispy pork belly piled high on black pudding mash with sauerkraut and apple accompaniment. Excellent quality as well as quantity. I loved the village pub atmosphere and the quirky decor - there's a piano you can play and a set of ancient pews in the other bar. A place well worth seeking out and so very handy for all narrowboat travellers.

We went there on a Tuesday in early April and were surprised at how busy it was. We had no reservation and were advised that we'd have to wait until 7:30 - that was fine and made better by being accurate. The food was good and the service good especially as they seemed to be short-handed that evening. We enjoyed our meal in a pub with a good ambience made more interesting by a local group of folk singers. Definitely worth going - a good evening but recommend that you book ahead

A not so charming pub which despite its canal side location makes little of it’s sorroundings I went in at 7 o clock and despite advertising food from six was told (not politely or with explanation)it would be 8 before I would even be asked - ok but upon asking for a menu was told he was too busy to provide one (their were no more than 6 people in!) Despite asking again 30 minutes later I was told I would still have to wait for a menu - after another half hour I gave up and left other people seemed to have the same problem. To be fair it just may have been the owner who was charmless and having a bad day I will never find out as I would not attempt to eat there again

This was our first visit to the Navigation Inn as we are soon to be moving to the area and thought we would try it out. The pub is full of character with a lovely open fire with comfy sofas, service is relaxed and your order is taken while you enjoy a drink in the bar area. You are taken through to the lovely restaurant area and seated and your food comes straight out. I had the roast beef ,rare, it was cooked to perfection with great roasties and veg, and my husband had the belly pork. The service is very relaxed and we were not rushed at all. We spent time looking at the menu and will be going back to try some of the other options as well. Glad to have found a really nice local pub ready for when we move house.

Enjoyable meal, good service in roomy dining area. Friendly pub, couple of nice beers to wash the meal down. Good parking.

My husband and dropped in on Tuesday evening having brought our narrowboat to Maesbury Marsh. We enjoyed good meals: roast of the day (beef) and pasta with pork and chorizo meatballs and we were also tempted into sharing sticky toffee pudding as a dessert. For the price, the food was excellent. The highlight of the evening though was that it turned out to be rehearsal night for the Shropshire Boatmen - an unaccompanied group of five men who sing canal boat songs and sea shanties. They handed out chorus sheets so that the rest of us could join in and we had a thoroughly good time. Thank-you to the Navvy.

This is the type of country pud/ restaurant that is dying out. Old fashioned service, and charm.

Beguiled by rave reviews in the Good Pub Guide (& frankly a dearth of Good Pub Guide recommendations in the area) plus the potential attraction of good fresh fish - as The Navigation doubles as the local fish shop - we were prepared to overlook the shabby paint-peeling exterior. Inside it is "cosy" in a 1960's way & possibly not decorated since - but shabby-chic it is not. But that matters less if the food is good. 2 lunchtime tables occupied and unsurprisingly we ordered fish. The offering... the hardest batter ever encountered containing very soggy fish - suggesting "fresh" fish straight from the deep freeze & cooked frozen. Didn't bother with a pud. Maybe it was an "off" day - maybe not - but will not be going back. A pity as the canal-side location is excellent.

Four of us were on a New Year break in Oswestry and booked this restaurant for New Years Eve - we were not wanting an overpriced full banquet type meal! In the rural setting of Maesbury is this pub/eatery - a little gem. Good cask ale and a reasonable selection of wines and the setting/atmosphere is great. Typical country inn ambiance with great service from start to finish. This was a reduced menu for the occasion but that didn't matter one bit. Our meals were fabulous. Duck, beef and belly pork. Starters were equally good - not over priced and cooked to perfection. Food presentation was superb without being flouncy. A great night out - recommended.

Called in for Sunday lunch today.... what a good decision!! Beautiful food off a set menu. We had 2 courses for under £16. Our main meals came with a variety of vegetables and a decent portion of beautifully cooked meat. We both had the home made Christmas pudding which is the best I’ve tasted in years! Hosts were welcoming and friendly. Will definitely be returning very soon. Thank you very much.

We were staying nearby for a few days and ate here most days. The food was tasty and freshly cooked and there was a welcoming atmosphere. Our dog was also welcome and she loved the biscuits. The decor could do with some attention but all in all would recommend.

This is a lovely cosy pub/restaurant but it really needs some TLC and sprucing up. It's looking a bit grotty throughout really but it could be absolutely amazing. The food is very good although quite pricey and if the surroundings were as good as the food I think the place would be constantly packed out. The service is good and very friendly so worth a visit.

We called here yesterday for the first time and were delighted. We were a large group arriving at lunchtime with children, dogs and a bag full of board games. Many pubs would have wanted the Sunday lunch turnover, rather than a group already full from a late breakfast just wanting drinks and a natter. But we were made most welcome by the landlord and the regulars. Thank you for your kind hospitality. We'll return on another blustery Sunday to while away a few hours playing games and drinking tea and beer!

Called in here today, first time, although I have passed it many times walking along the canal with my dog. Lovely pub and restaurant with friendly owners who obviously want to give the best customer experience friendly and welcoming. Great beers, a lovely bar area which is dog friendly and they also have a bar eating area separate from the dining room which pets are welcomed in, brilliant in a rural area. Food is freshly prepared here too and can't wait to return to dine here next time. A refreshing change from chain pubs, try it!

Read reviews, thought this place looked nice. Apparently serving until 6 on Sunday’s but not true.

We came to the Navigation by canal boat on the Montgomery Canal. We tried to visit two years ago but arrived on a Sunday night when the pub was closed so this time we checked it was open before travelling.

Firstly I do not feel proud of writing this review, I normally only give high star reviews of great places I've found in the hope others will try, I'm afraid not on this occasion with this establishment.

We came here whilst on a family trip to the local area. The staff were friendly and welcoming - the pub is child and dog friendly. The food was good pub food, locally sourced. It was a good price too. I would visit again.

We moored up after a day on the Montgomery Canal and went to the Navigation. Several other parties were ahead of and we were advised of a 15 minute wait, and sat down in the lounge with drinks and chatted to the owner.

We dined here last night and it was wonderful food, we hadn't booked so had to wait about 20mins which we didn't mind. The bar is dog friendly. Food was different, much nicer quality than your standard pub grub and very well cooked and presented. I had baked camembert to start which was amazing. Then lamb rump steak which melted in my mouth. Served with sauté potatoes, carrot and swede mash and roasted shallots. All delicious. Had very nice sticky toffee pudding and ice cream for pudding. Was hoping to try the rhubarb fool with poached plums but that was off the menu. Coffee came with home made shortbread which was excellent. This is a really nice country pub with traditional features but also has a beautiful dining area. Definitely worth a visit.

We pre booked our Sunday dinner as there were 10 of us plus Douglas (The Basset).

Booked this restaurant based on the Trip Advisor reviews. Atmosphere and restaurant itself is lovely, clean, quirky and well laid out. We got our drinks and were taken to the bar to have a look at the menus. Ordered and our starters (bread and olives) were brought to us in the bar. When the food was ready we were taken into the restaurant. I had the steak which was covered in peppercorns, no steak knife and wasn't cooked to medium as requested. Sadly however, there was no-one around to speak to. Eventually the waitress came over, my husband having finished his meal by now and I was able to ask for the steak knife but then she left again. It's only at the end of the meal when we had both finished, she asked how everything had been, where I mentioned the steak. She didn't seem too bothered which is a shame. My husband's meal was ok, but because of this, we didn't want to stay and have dessert. When we paid up, the owner didn't mention anything, not sure if he wasn't told or didn't want to ask. As a restaurant manager, I was disappointed with our experience here.

A trip down the Monty, rounded off perfectly by the exquisite Navigation Inn, were made to feel extremely welcome on arrival and had a drink on the comfy sofas in the bar. Then taken through to an extremely well appointed dining room with views over the canal. After a boiling hot day it was lovely to settle down and eat our delicious meal in the perfect temperate of the dining room. The food arrived quickly, was extremely well presented and was absolutely delicious. We would highly recommend ‘The Navigation Inn’ as a truly exceptional dining experience!

Dropped in on the off chance didn’t eat as it was quite late but had a seriously pleasant hour chatting with the landlords. Great craic will most definitely return

We visited the inn on our trip down the Montgomery Canal. From the outside it is a large brick building like many others but step inside to a great welcome & wonderful food. The bar has a varied selection of beers, ciders & wine & has a cosy relax here a while atmosphere. We had a drink before dinner on comfy sofas in front of a large fire which would be toasty in winter. Under the table were games & quiz cards which added to the pub feel. As we had a dog with us we were directed away from the restaurant into a lower eating area which was bright & well furnished. The menu was varied & making a choice hard. We had pork belly on black pudding mash with a divine sauce & lamb steak with trimmings. The table vote was fabulous food. The pub also has a small canal side garden for summer evenings. Don’t pass by, open the door you won’t be sorry.

Lovely location and very handy whilst cruising the Montgomery canal. The fish and chips went down well with the crew as did the stonehouse beer.

Drop in for a Sunday lunch. The establishment appears to have a fresh menu each day. Two bar areas and quite quirky dinner areas one along side the canal. Very attentive staff. Our choice of food was well presented with main course being accompanied with a selection of six vegetables, sadly the Yorkshire pudding was a flat pancake! However, we shall be back in the near future.

We had a very good meal at this pub last night. My husband said that he highly recommends the slow roasted beef. I had roast belly of pork which was also very good. Very good service and very friendly helpful staff. Will visit again when in the area.

We stopped here during our narrowboat holiday. What a wonderful place with a bar and a restaurant in old, historic buildings. We felt really welcome. heartwarming people. The food is good and lots of different beers on tap. If I was living in the neighbourhood, I would stop by more often, but we live in The Netherlands.

Having visited the Navigation previously on many occasions in the past we stopped going due to us just struggling to enjoy our meal on a few occasions.

Lunchtime food may be described as robust. Not the worst fish & chips that I have ever consumed but far from the best. Chips tasty and rather 'chip shop' and battered fish definitely edible though one of our party found it too greasy. Interesting tartare sauce - crunchy and perhaps contained capers - also gained mixed reviews. I quite liked it. Good real ale and the dining room is very pleasant. Whole place certainly atmospheric and may be very lively at times, I would guess. Quite good value.

Myself and my husband took my dad here for his birthday meal. We were amazed by the quality of food, all three courses. The atmosphere was lovely, as were all the staff and service. By far the nicest meal we have tasted in a long time. Can’t wait to return.

Our most recent visit was in April 2018, although we have been here on a few occasions over the last couple of years so this review also covers our previous visits. Every time that we have dined at the Navigation Inn has been a delight. We have been made to feel very welcome no matter what we have requested in the past. The service is no different whether it was a busy Christmas Day dinner or a normal Sunday lunch. We have always been treated well.

Called in for a few pints on a Wednesday evening. It was about the time that most people who had been there for meals were leaving, and all were saying to the landlord how lovely the food was.

Good pub lunch, nice sandwich menu. Well kept real ale. Well positioned for a walk along canal to stretch legs.

Unlike the previous reviewer, we found the owner/chef very friendly and helpful. It was a Friday night and they have fish delivered fresh that day so I went for the fish and chips. The chef confirmed that he cooked everything from scatch and I am sure that is true, it tasted fresh and just cooked.

Nice food but nondescript service, much better service & food now at the original ball, as a local I will...

Dog friendly in th cosy bar with log fire treats for dog and restaurant also looked lovely with log fire....

If you want somewhere special to go for a first class meal,or you may want a drink in a traditional...

The quality of food was good however the portion sizes here are ridiculously small and way too overpriced to see...

We stayed just down the canal at canal central, just a five minute walk away. This quirky pub is amazing....

Visiting friends on their narrow boat, moored right outside! The pub had a lovely, friendly feel about it, with a...

The owners are very warm and welcoming and like us are dog lovers and the bar is dog friendly. The...

We visited the Navigation pub this weekend for my sister's Birthday. The pub is warm & inviting, has a dog...

Well what can i say amazing people amazing pub amazing home made food. Well worth a visit xxxx thanks guys charlie made friends aswell xx

We were beginning to despair. It was only our second trip in a narrow boat but so far every pub we have stopped at has disappointed. Thank you we had a great evening with delicious food.

As narrowboaters , it's always a joy to discover a pub/restaurant alongside the canal where you can moor up and enjoy a top notch evening - and at this pub you can do exactly that! It's quite a quirky place - in parts of it you feel like you're in someone's living room. It clearly plays a vital role in community life, providing a fish ordering service, a second hand book exchange and a fridge stocked with boater's 'essentials' like breakfast food etc. We had a drink in the bar area and the chef came out to take our order, happily answering the few menu enquiries we had. We then went through to the large, low beamed restaurant. I ordered chicken breast wrapped in bacon in white wine sauce (£14.95) and it was DELICIOUS! The flavours were just fantastic. Hubby (very difficult to please) chose Welsh beef steak with hand cut chunky chips (19.95) and announced it was the best meal he'd eaten in a long time. Teenage boys both opted for burgers with all the trimmings and said they were fantastic too. For dessert, I chose the crumble and my son chose the sticky toffee pudding - both were lush. Staff were friendly, food was sooooo good - we'll definitely be going back soon. Quality place.

We ate twice at the Navigation Inn during our week's stay in Morda and found it excellent. The welcome was very warm and genuine, the building itself was fascinating and the food was wonderful. Don't think you're getting standard pub grub because this is way above what you might expect, both in terms of presentation and in terms of quality (and choice). It might be a little way off the beaten track but it's well worth the couple of miles detour to enjoy a very special place. What's more, you can have a leisurely pre- or post-dinner stroll along the canal towpath. Highly recommended.

We had a lovely three course meal here last week. The owner was friendly but professional and the food beautifully presented as well as delicious. Our only sadness was that we don't live nearby otherwise we would certainly return. The menu suited everyone which isn't always the case.NB we could also buy bread and milk here which was very useful.