Bridge Inn, Ruswarpback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Reopened on 9th August after various periods of closure just in time for our stay at Ruswarp Hall up the road. The new manager is very friendly and the beers are fine if unexciting. Well supported by locals for the 3 nights we were in, just hope they continue to use the pub and keep it open.
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I reckon the latest post is spot on.
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If JonnyWev doesn't sound like a member of staff to you, you have more faith in human nature than I!
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The Bridge Inn is a friendly pub situated at the heart of the picturesque village of Ruswarp. Ruswarp is approximately a mile away from the lovely town of Whitby. The Bridge is a traditional family pub situated next to the river esk and the nymr railway line. The stunning steam trains frequently pass the glorious beer garden. The pub its self has an old fashioned and traditional feel. It has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Pictures of Ruswarp and Whitby in the past add to the pubs character. The staff are polite and friendly to locals and new face's alike. The beer garden has recently been concreted which has provided ample space for outside seating and a sheltered smoking area. With the flower pots and the hanging baskets and the steam train rolling by an afternoon in this beer garden is quite glorious. The sign outside states families welcome and i couldn't agree more. The lager and the beer are top class but the star of the has to be the guest beer's. A new landlord took over the pub late 2008 and since then has been going from strength to strength. Weather you want to watch football, play pool or just have a pint in a traditional pub the Bridge will cater for all. I have also been informed that they will be serving food staring mid may 2010 so if you happen to be in the area i would strongly recommend visiting.
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Fairly basic drink-hole wedged between road, river and railway. One dark bar, a small lounge area with pool table, plasma TV, wooden walls and conservatory-feel, like some chav's wet-dream. The 'beer garden' is a rough concreted yard. Money has ben spent but to no happy end; maybe they plan to pave it properly and put some planters out; they should - it would make a world of difference. View from same at low tide is of mud and rusty railway bridge girders. Says it's family friendly; I wouldn't bring my ankle-biters here. I was well thirsty and appreciative of the OK pint of real John Smiths but didn't linger and don't advise that you do.
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Cosy pub in a quiet village, approx a mile or so from Whitby across the fields ( its slightly further by road ).
Ruswarp seems to be a reasonably smart well-heeled village - it is perhaps surprising therefore that the pub does not offer food, but instead retains quite a local community feel. One of the two adjoining rooms is dominated by a snooker table. There is a smallish drinking area outside overlooking the River Esk.
There are numerous, interesting old photographs of Whitby and Ruswarp on the walls, and this, combined with the wood-pannelled interior, gives a traditional cosy feel to the main bar.
Real ales on when I visited in mid-September were John Smiths Cask and Wells Bombardier, on reasonable form.
This is an unremarkable pub in many respects, but if you're staying in Bed and Breakfast nearby, as yours truly was, this is a perfectly adequate pub for that evening nightcap pint or two.
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A small, traditional, village pub backing on to the River Esk. Originally with two small, cosy rooms, its been extended to the rear. However, not entirely successfully as it feels out of character with the rest of the pub.
John Smith's and Wells' 'Bombardier' as the regular real ales. Neither are my favourites, but the quality of the Bombardier was reasonable, if a little cold. Although lucky to have a Good Beer Guide listing methinks.
The landlady was friendly and welcoming, but a young barman was rather curt and sullen.
Very quiet when we called early evening. The atmosphere wasn't helped by Radio Two playing in the background.A radio playing in a pub always whiffs of desperation I think.
The enclosed beer garden, behind the pub, is quite small. Although next to the river, the view is disappointingly dominated by a low railway bridge. Henley on Thames it ain't.
In short, an adequate village boozer, but nothing exciting.
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