Bristol's best canal side pubs to drink some beer, watch boats and enjoy the sun - see the full list

Explore the best canal-side pubs around Bristol, perfect for a sun-soaked drink with scenic waterside views over the Bank Holiday weekend.

There’s something special about enjoying a cold drink in the sunshine and the experience is even better with waterside views.

With this in mind, we have taken a look at the best canal sides pubs in Somerset and Gloucestershire.

The rankings have been created by an online Canal Side Pub Finder, which uses Google and Tripadvisor reviews to create an overall score out of five.

Take a look at the eight venues listed below, ranked according to Google and Tripadvisor reviews. Is your favourite on the list?

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