Bring a guide with you
The Coventry Canal visitor guide introduces the canal and its connections with the town. Download it from Maps & Guides, alongside the Historic Town Trail, before choosing how much of your day to spend by the water or in the town centre.
Long Street and Market Square offer another way to explore Atherstone’s historic buildings and independent shops. Our day itinerary brings these places together with a canal walk, leaving you free to adapt the order and pace.
Beside the Coventry Canal
Discover the canal running through Atherstone, then follow the town’s historic trail through Market Square and its surrounding streets. Choose a route that suits your ability and check conditions before setting off.
Pubs along your canal and town walk
Make time for a pub stop during your canal walk. Visit The Kings Head or The Maid of the Mill, or extend your walk into the town centre for Market Tavern Tap and The Angel Inn (Angel Ale House); open their listings for contact details and check directly for current opening hours and food service.
The Kings Head
Kings Head Old Watling Street, Atherstone
A canalside pub on Old Watling Street in Atherstone. Contact the venue for its current food menu and visiting arrangements.
The Maid of the Mill
83 Coleshill Road, Atherstone
A local pub on Coleshill Road in Atherstone. Contact the venue for current opening and visiting information.
Market Tavern Tap
21 Market Street, Atherstone
A pub on Market Street overlooking the town's Market Square, with cask ales and a rear seating area. Its Facebook page carries current pub updates.
The Angel Inn (Angel Ale House)
24 Church Street, Atherstone
A pub on Church Street beside Market Square, serving cask ales and ciders. See its public Facebook page for the latest pub updates.
More pubs and restaurants to explore
Extend your day into Atherstone or visit nearby Mancetter and Witherley. These venues offer more places for a drink or a meal; check their listings and contact each venue for opening hours and bookings.
The Blue Boar Inn
Watling Street, Mancetter
A pub and restaurant on Watling Street in Mancetter, with guest accommodation. Visit its website for menus and table bookings.
The Blue Lion, Witherley
8 Church Road, Witherley
A bar and restaurant in the village of Witherley. Its website provides food menus, booking and contact information.
The Old Swan
147 Long Street, Atherstone
A pub on Long Street in Atherstone, with a beer garden and cask ales. Use its official website for current pub information.
Maya Bar & Restaurant
Sheepy Road, Atherstone
An Indian restaurant and takeaway on Sheepy Road. Its website provides menus, table reservations and online ordering for collection and delivery.
Herbs & Spice
21 Long Street, Atherstone
An Indian restaurant and takeaway on Long Street. Browse the business website for current menus, reservations and takeaway ordering.
Explore Ratcliffe Culey and Bentley
For a visit beyond Atherstone, discover these village pubs in Ratcliffe Culey and Bentley. Plan your journey and check opening arrangements before setting off.
The Gate, Ratcliffe Culey
Main Road, Ratcliffe Culey
A village pub on Main Road in Ratcliffe Culey, near Atherstone. Check directly with the venue for current opening and visiting arrangements.
The Horse & Jockey, Bentley
Coleshill Road, Bentley
A country pub and restaurant on Coleshill Road in Bentley, with a campsite. Visit its website for menus and contact the pub for table bookings and campsite enquiries.
The Legion
9 Market Street, by Market Square, Atherstone
A town-centre pub at 9 Market Street, by Market Square in Atherstone, with live music and a function room. Visit its website for current events and contact the venue for visiting and room-hire enquiries.
The New Swan
Currently undergoing renovations
Church Street, Atherstone
Check directly with the venue for reopening updates and visiting arrangements.