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The Navigation, Sowerby Bridge

47 Chapel Lane
Sowerby Bridge
HX6 3LF
Phone: 01422316073

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Punch Taverns

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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Navigation

I wasn't planning to stop here, but this canal-side pub looked appealing from the towpath so I went in to investigate... The main bar is in three sections, with the counter in the centre, and there is more of a dining room (with another small counter) of to the right as you enter. All parts are traditionally furnished, with decoration reflecting its location. All six handpumps were in use, pouring Wainwright, 61 Deep, Butcombe Original, Oakham Citra, Theakston XB and a decent Ossett Yorkshire Blonde (£3.50).

On 4th July 2022 - rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about The Navigation

Down a steep hill, a bit away from the main drag and works well for it. A pretty looking place on approach but a bit schizophrenic inside, someone was let loose with cream paint to brighten the place up at the expense of the wood panelling and trim. Aside from that it's a tidy pub with a friendly old skool landlady. Five cask with a Marstons slant. My Oakham Citra in great shape (NBSS 4). Was I lucky? Maybe, but you can only judge on what you’re presented with and this felt like a much better bet than the more lauded Shepherd’s up the road. The quickest route back to the train station is a bit grim though, so be prepared.

On 25th June 2022 - rating: 7
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Will Larter left this review about The Navigation

As the name would suggest, this pub is handy for the canal, and we had been looking forward to this, our last pub of the day. First impressions were not good, as there was a smell of fried food on entering, and on seeing the array of hand pumps on the bar I think we all thought the offering was a little pedestrian: Oakham Citra, Marstons 61 Deep, Butcombe Original, Wainwright, Ossett Yorkshire Blonde and Theakstons XB. I went for the XB, which was in pretty good nick and it actually made quite a change to see this old staple, but it's not exactly a beer that anyone crosses the road for. Same goes for Butcombe, which I've had pretty ropey examples of in pubs much closer to the brewery than this, and I've been in a pub in Skipton where it used to be a regular but they've taken it off as it wasn't getting drunk any more. Anyway, none of this would put me off coming here again if Sowerby Bridge will have me back.

On 21st June 2022 - rating: 6
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Rob Hunter left this review about The Navigation

The Navigation is a bit of a walk from the train station, or perhaps it just felt it due to the rain on Saturday evening. We approached from the main road down Chapel Lane so had a bit of time to take in the view of the pub as we made it downhill. This was the first pub of a small crawl in Sowerby Bridge and Hebden Bridge. It looks fairly basic and traditional from the outside, so we weren't really sure what to expect, but the sign outside boasts a 'traditional warm welcome' so we figured it was not the kind of place to lock non-locals in the cellar.

On entering through the front door the toilets are off to the left and the bar to the right. The bar area was pleasant and comfortable, feeling fairly traditional but with fairly modern décor - certainly not shabby and neglected like some 'traditional' pubs can be.

At the bar, five hand pulls, two of which were off, the remaining on offer being Donkeystone Badass Blonde, Donkeystone Cotton Clouds and Great Heck Treasure IPA. I went for the Cotton Clouds which was a perfectly pleasant pale ale.

Although not investigated, there was a door at the end of the bar which presumably takes you through to a separate room to the left, and possibly a rear entrance for ease of access to the car park.

The pub wasn't busy at 6:30pm on Saturday but the service was friendly and the ale was on form. A good pub to start the crawl with.

On 29th July 2019 - rating: 7
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Al Bundy left this review about The Navigation

A quaint looking pub at the bottom of a steep hill. 2 rooms that have a modern style to them. The servery has 6 handpumps on but only 3 were on today serving Little Valley Crag Vale, Pennine Hair Of The Dog and their own Navigation Inn beer. A pleasant little place.

On 18th March 2016 - rating: 7
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Old Boots left this review about The Navigation

Quite an old building housing a two room pub overlooking the canal, inside is in modernish style with traditional furnishings and old photo decor. Five pulls include a cider, an own badge (Tetleys) and a guest from Moorhouses which was very acceptable.

On 1st April 2014 - no rating submitted
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ROB Camra left this review about The Navigation Inn

Pleasant little pub quite close to the canal. Don't try and find it using the post code, it will be miles out. It's not even on Holmes Road really it's on Chapel Lane. It's an L shaped room inside with a bit of seating outside both front and back. Loads of bric-a-brac around the place with comfortable seating and dining style tables. They close in the afternoon during the week, so they had only just reopened when we called in on Tuesday. Several handpumps on the bar but only 3 on. I had a pint of Copper Dragon Golden Pippin which was fine. We had to take the other halfs glass of red wine back though as it was poured from a bottle that appeared to have been open for weeks. It's a pleasant enough little place. It's down a very steep hill, but we'd probably call in again.

On 21st April 2011 - rating: 6
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