The Galley at Swillbrook Boatyard is a delightful little waterside bar and gathering place on the Lancaster Canal which opened on July 24th 2021. It quickly became a popular meeting place for the local community during the Covid Pandemic lock-down restrictions.
Open on Fridays 3-10pm, with a drinks only service at the moment, the cafe-style micro bar welcomes boaters, walkers, cyclists and local residents alike.
The Galley is tucked away behind the boatyard, overlooking the water in a quiet canal-side setting, which offers mostly outdoor seating, and a cosy indoor space for cooler days. The perfect place to slow down, enjoy a drink, some friendly conversation or perhaps just pensive contemplation, surrounded by nature, watching the boats drift by.
The Galley micro bar
We serve craft ale alongside espresso coffee and a carefully chosen selection of other beverages, with rustic homemade food from our small galley-style kitchen when we are able - please note at this time, no food is available.
The Galley is known for its homely atmosphere, quality ingredients and relaxed approach to hospitality. Susie’s freshly made weekend cakes being a favourite with many returning visitors throughout the season in the past.
In the past The Galley has hosted a variety of friendly community events including Halloween quizzes, curry nights and German Beer Festival celebrations. This year we hope to introduce artistic workshops run by resident artist Susie George - more details on this will be released on our newsletter - you can sign up for updates here
The space is also available for private hire, making it an ideal location for small gatherings, celebrations and informal events in a peaceful Lancashire canal-side setting.
For more details on venue hire please contact Susie through the website.