There’s no shortage of great places to eat and drink in Worcestershire - and plenty of them come with a great view.

But for the combination of a good cuppa and a stroll by the water, sometimes nothing beats a canalside cafe.

We’ve rounded up some of our favourites - do let us know in the comments if there’s any others you’d recommend.

Cafe Afloat, Worcester

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The quirky Cafe Afloat, known for its bacon sandwiches, is run from a converted canal boat moored in Diglis Basin.

It serves meals, snacks and drinks on the water and there are tables on the quayside for customers.

Last year, it was named in the top ten per cent of eateries worldwide by TripAdvisor.

Commandery Coffee, Worcester

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If you enjoy your tea or coffee with a slice of history as well as a slice of cake, then Commandery Coffee is for you.

This independent cafe is located in the Commandery Museum, which tells the story of the building that was the Royalist headquarters during the Battle of Worcester.

Commandery Coffee has a garden that overlooks the Worcester & Birmingham Canal and serves coffee as well as cakes, sandwiches and more.

Oliver’s Coffee Bar & Lounge, Stourport

Moored at Stourport on Severn’s canal basin and run from a converted boat, Oliver’s offers views of both the canal and the river.

Open daily, the coffee bar also serves tea and hot chocolate.

Old Smithy Tea Rooms, Wolverley

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The Old Smithy Tea Rooms are based at the Lock Inn, overlooking the canal in Wolverley.

The tea room is popular with walkers enjoying a stroll along the canal and offers a warm welcome as well as hot drinks, cakes and scones.

Forge Studio and Cafe Boat, Dunhampstead

This gift shop located just outside of Droitwich sells snacks and drinks that can be enjoyed on seating alongside the canal.

Forge Studio also runs a Cafe Boat based at Dunhampstead Wharf. It offers cruises along the canal that include afternoon tea, a full picnic or “fizz and nibbles”.