About Us
The Perfect Canal-side Escape to Watch the World Go by!
Nestled in the quaint Village of Horton, situated just outside of Devizes along the Kennet and Avon Canal. The Bridge Inn is a Family run Pub that is devoted to providing a memorable experience for our customers whether you visit for a delightful meal or just a quick pint, we do our utmost to make you feel at home!
Come and meet The Family
The Bridge Inn, 'Old Guys Rule' and the Kennet and Avon
Having lived aboard their Narrow Boat (Old Guys Rule) on the K&A for a number years, Andy and Ness loved to visit the Bridge Inn as customers. They thought that the canal-side location and the stunning surrounding countryside was just lovely.
Having decided to leave their previous pub after 5 wonderful years, you can imagine their delight when they received a call to say that the Bridge Inn needed a new Landlord and Landlady.
About Us
Our Ethos is simple: We strive to be excellent at everything we do; from the food and drinks we serve, within the home-from-home space we've created, to events in the lovely canal-side garden or cosy up around the log fire . Whether you are joining us for a drink at the bar, lunch or an evening meal, we want your visit to be special.
The Team
Andy and Ness have been lucky enough to recruit a lovely team to look after you at the Bridge. The team, Zoe, Theo, Tasha, Reece and Daisy, is lead by Callum the Food and Beverage Manager.
...Last but not least, we cannot forget the most important members of the team, our official barking beggars, Orson (an 18 month old Spin-adore), Lily (a thirteen year old Jack Russell) and Brynn (a 16 week old Sealyham Terrier). They look forward to meeting your four legged friends.
The Pub
Wine and Dine
In the warmer months, dine alfresco on our canal side patio, home to mallards, moorhens and the occasional Heron, or warm up next to a roaring log fire in winter.
Good wholesome food is served at lunchtime and in the evening ;keep an eye out for our foodie-themed evenings and our specials board for something a little out of the ordinary!
There is also a children's play area, at the end of our garden, for our younger patrons.
We can guarantee that when you visit the Bridge, a warm welcome, delicious homemade food and a well kept Wadworth's pint awaits you.
Moorings
The pub has five, 24hr visitor moorings for you to relax after a hard days cruising and enjoy delicious food and, well earned, drink.
History
Built about 1800, the buildings that are now 'The Bridge Inn' were originally a busy family run farm. When the Kennet and Avon Canal was opened in 1810, the premises were extended to accommodate a flour mill and bakery and used wheat transported by working barges along this new link between the rivers Thames in the east and Avon in the West. One wall of the outbuildings still shows evidence of where the bread ovens and chimney were situated.
The Bridge also has a resident Ghost, Jane an ex-Landlady from the 19th Century (Haunted Wiltshire)