The Boat Inn
Homemade food, stone-baked pizzas and a warm welcome beside the Grand Union Canal at Birdingbury Wharf. Find us in Stockton, near Rugby, Southam and Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Families and well-behaved dogs welcome.
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Free Wi-Fi
Stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the pub, gardens and car parks—including our motorhome stopover area.
Homemade food & fresh pizzas
Homemade pies, fish and chips, steaks, burgers and vegetarian favourites. Pizzas are available from 12 noon, seven days a week, to eat in or take away. Food served throughout the afternoon.
Explore our food menu · See the pizza menu
Sunday lunch by the canal
Beef, chicken or vegetarian roasts from 12 noon–5pm, with our full menu available too. Book ahead before the roasts sell out.
Sunday lunch choices and prices
Drinks & time to unwind
Enjoy well-kept ales, lagers, ciders or your favourite drink in our traditional bar, garden or canalside terrace.
Explore the canalside garden · Afternoon tea
Motorhome & campervan stopovers
Stay beside the pub and enjoy homemade food, towpath walks and free Wi-Fi. Advance confirmation is required; please reserve your dining table separately.
Stopover details and enquiries
Events & celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, wakes, work parties and more, with indoor and outdoor spaces for up to around 200 guests. We can help with as much or as little preparation as you need. Enquire about 2026 and 2027 dates.
Plan your celebration · Christmas festive menu
Boat stays & cruises for 2027
Planned from Monday 29 March 2027: overnight stays aboard Skyrack and canal cruises. Frida is also in preparation.
Opening times & your visit
November closures: closed Monday 2, 9 and 16 November 2026. We reopen normally the following day.
Check all opening and kitchen times. Closed Mondays in January and February. Tell us about allergies or dietary requirements before ordering. Parking and wheelchair access are available; ask us about your visit.
Birdingbury Wharf, Rugby Road, Stockton, Warwickshire CV23 8HQ
01788 726088 · info@theboatinnrugby.com
The Boat Inn, Birdingbury Wharf
Call us: 01788 726088
Find us beside the canal
Birdingbury Wharf, Rugby Road, Stockton, Warwickshire, CV23 8HQ.
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Motorhome stopovers
Book your motorhome or campervan stopover on our Stopovers page. Please wait for booking confirmation before travelling.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the pub, gardens and car parks, including our motorhome stopover area.
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