LapworthA Warwickshire VillageThe village Pubs |
There are three pubs in Lapworth although one of them, the Navigation, is strictly speaking in Rowington because it is just over the village border. The Navigation and the Boot are convenient for canal boaters to stop and can be busy during summer.
As in many places, mid week evenings can be quiet in Lapworth pubs. There are many reasons for this, but most people are more aware of drinking and driving which probably has some effect. Also beer prices in Lapworth pubs are high. The pub trade have been complaining in recent newspaper articles that customers are buying drink from supermarkets instead of pubs. If they tried charging more reasonable prices for beer, perhaps they would win some customers back!
- The Navigation Inn
An old country pub with open fires, and a traditional bar which has its original slate floor. The canalside garden is popular with families (and ducks) in the summer. Beers include Holdens' and guest beers are changed regularly. Reasonable value food is served. It is often quiet Sunday and mid week evenings. New management have not made many changes yet although it is understood that they wish to keep it as a country pub rather than turn it into a restaurant. Tel: 01564 783337
- The Boot
The Boot is resturant/pub close to the Statford canal and marketed as "posh country". It has open fires and hand pumped beers. An extensive quality menu is offered 'though at premium prices. It is not the most "drinker friendly" pub and drinkers will be chucked off tables even in the bar area if diners want them. We think this is unreasonable. Tel: 01564 782464
- The Punch Bowl
The Punch Bowl is a modern building built on the site of the original pub that was demolished in the early nineties following a fire. More restaurant than pub, opening times can be unreliable and it is sometimes closed for a night without warning for private parties etc. Tel: 01564 784564
