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The Canal Turn

British, Pub Food • Carnforth
Sugarvine
4.2/5
(01524) 720546 Lancaster Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9EA (01524)7…Show
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Pretty canalside pub and café right in the heart of Carnforth.
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About The Canal Turn

Originally built as the Canal Warden’s house, this Carnforth listed building was converted into a pub in 2001 and with its beautiful canalside location it has become a real destination venue. New owners took over in 2018 and at The Barge Café you can enjoy brunch, lunch and dinner here every day. Drop in from 11am onwards for brunch or maybe a coffee and a cake. The main menu is now available right through from 12 noon until 8.30pm daily. Expect starters such as garlic breaded mushrooms and mains like burgers, grills, lasagne, cottage pie and fish & chips as well as light bites including sandwiches, paninis and jackets and soup, salad and all-day breakfasts. The food offering is complemented by a good selection of wines, beers and spirits as well as Lyons Coffee, Whittard Tea and Wallings Ice Cream. The spacious conservatory was added a couple of years ago as part of a £250,000 refurbishment to really make the most of the canal views and there is also a snug area and a mezzanine which is ideal for parties and the regular music nights.

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2 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019
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4.2
Food 4.1/5
Service 4.4/5
Atmosphere 4.2/5
Value for Money 4.0/5
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Opening Times
Mon 11:00 - 23:00 —
Tue 11:00 - 23:00 —
Wed 11:00 - 23:00 —
Thu 11:00 - 00:00 —
Fri 11:00 - 00:00 —
Sat 11:00 - 00:00 —
Sun 11:00 - 22:30 —
Brunch, Lunch & Dinner served all day every day 11am till 8.30pm
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Phil porter
Holidaying from SUSSEX it was a rainy day and we googled a pub near us and a canal. What a find this was. A very warm welcome food to die for and a view of the canal. If your this way don’t miss the opportunity to visit. Thourghally reccomemdef
5.0
Dave Beech
My wife and I have been many times on the last twelve months and enjoyed both the drinks and the food. The Canal Turn us a credit to Bill and Victoria.
4.0
Sara
Had my mums 80th at the canal turn today, and honestly couldnt fault the place, the food was good, the staff welcoming, they put banners up and played happy birthday to her, really helped make her day extra special...thankyou so much, would highly recommend
3.0
Mike Dawson
Well done to the canal Turn team, what a difference the outside beer garden makes, looks great day or night the tree lighting is fab,
4.3
TJ
Great staff, very friendly! Delicious mushroom soup. Great music on Sat!
5.0
Harriot O'Connor
We have been coming to the canal turn since moving to Lancaster. The staff and owners cannot do enough for you! They have looked after us at ever step wether it be with their delicious food, fantastic entertainment or just a quick win on an evening walk. I could not recommended this place enough. Harriot, Steve & Murphy
4.8
Peter
GREAT SETTING & GREAT PUB JUST 6 MINUTES OFF THE M6 MOTORWAY & GLUTEN FREE AVAILABLE TOO Having driven across from Newcastle I pulled off the motorway and less than 6 minutes drive from the M6 found this great pub in a superb tranquil setting on the canal. It seems that food is served all day which is brilliant and I had a delicious chicken burger (all chicken breast) on a gluten free bun with home made gluten free onion rings - the kitchen went out of their way to cater for me as a Coeliac (thank you). Plus as I was driving during my 2 days in the area I enjoyed a pint of lime & soda and was not charged excessively for it. I also chatted at the bar with a few locals who were friendly and seemed to welcome a stanger - they also told me that the beer was superb since the new management had taken over - always good to hear and the mark of a good pub if the locals drink there in my opinion. Wallings are a local ice cream company I have not heard of but they certainly produce great Ice Cream & The Canal Turn does a big tasty selection - I enjoyed one or 2 flavours! I actually went back to The Canal Turn the next night as it was "Take Out Tuesday", it seems the kitchen is closed on a Tueday night (they serve food from 9:30am so when else would they get time to do a deep clean) so I could get some indian food sent in from a local Indian Restaurant to eat in a relaxed pub atmosphere, a great idea in my opinion. It was also lovely as the sun shone to sit outside on what looks like new tables/benches and just watch the world go by with a drink - very relaxing by the canal. I could imagine it could also be lovely on a crisp winters day wrapped in a blanket with a drink or hot chocolate taking it all in. A selection of the days newspapers was a lovely touch too. I would like to think I will be back and would recommend a visit if you are in the area
4.3
Maureen
excellent pub in Carnforth near Lancaster.. it is called The Canal Turn.. the beer battered Haddock was the best I have ever tasted . The landlord welcomes pets and our newly adopted bulldog who had not been eating or drinking all day. Tucked into some beer batteries fish with as much delight as we did.. I would go there again and again. We rounded off the meal with iced berries in white chocolate. Which was to die for ...

The Canal Turn File

Fact File

Main dining room capacity 70
Booking policy Reservations accepted
Best seat 6,7 & 11, canal views
Max group booking size 20
Outside dining space Yes
Outside dining spaces 120
Average 3 course lunch price (excluding drinks) £25
Average 3 course evening meal price (excluding drinks) £25
House wine price £15.95
Wines available 17
Alcohol license Fully licensed

Special Dietary Requirements

Vegetarian catering Some vegetarian main course options
Vegan catering Vegan Food cooked by request only
Halal catering No Halal Food
Wheat/Gluten catering Wheat / Gluten Free food cooked by request only

Family Friendly

Children's menu Yes
Baby changing Yes

Disabled Facilities

Wheelchair access throughout facility Yes
Dedicated disabled toilets Yes
Dedicated disabled parking Yes

Additional Information

Wifi Free
Payment by credit card Yes
Payment by debit card Yes
Drink without food Yes
Separate bar with seating Yes
Venue overlooking water Yes
Covered smoking area Covered Area Without Heating
Venue special views Lancaster canal