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Bridge Inn, Shortwood


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A traditional pub that for decades overlooked the railway but now stands above the A4174 ring road. It is still a throwback to simpler times: a true local. Just a drink and a natter, with a garden and children's play area. Three ciders. There is a main bar to the left, with a jukebox and TV showing sports events. A smaller snug bar to the right, and a function room beyod that. Large and secluded rear garden. The 'off-sales' hatch at the front and the hatch to the snug bar have both been removed in the latest refurbishment in 2025.

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Previous Names
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Last updated
13/03/2025
Last surveyed
10/05/2016
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
AVN/537
Asset of Community Value

Built 1880s of stone with a splendid 'sun trap' veranda overlooking a disused railway, now a cycle track. This drinkers pub still retains two (of three) rooms and off sales. Left hand door leads to a L-shaped bar which was two rooms separated by a partition wall removed in c.1980 - note 'Private Bar' window and a 'Public Bar' on the window screen on the right, also '6' on the door. There was also a tiny screen on the counter at the Public Bar / Private Bar split which was removed early 2000s and is retained. The old, possibly Victorian bar counter remains but the old bar back fitting is reputed to have come from the old station (?). In the public bar side there is some old bench seating attached to a panelled dado; the fireplace was replaced in the 1960s.

The wonderful survivor here is the Outdoor Dept. created by a full height partition on the right hand side of the public bar and a part glazed screen on the left. This tiny room still retains its door with '5' on it; has a couple of chairs and is still used by some customers to drink in as well as by children to buy sweets etc. On the right is the lounge with '4' on the door, which was last refitted in the late 1950s. It has a bar counter with red Formica top, small bar back fitting and tiled fireplace all from the 1960s. Note the three radiators in front of the bar counter so the foot rail is part of the central heating system! There is a '1' on the door to the cellar. The gents was outside and a link was built between the pub and the adjoining barn to bring the toilets inside. The former barn contains a meeting room on the ground floor.

Built 1880s of stone with a splendid 'sun trap' veranda overlooking a disused railway, now a cycle track. This drinkers pub still retains two (of three) rooms and off sales. Left hand door leads to a L-shaped bar which was two rooms separated by a partition wall removed in c.1980 - note 'Private Bar' window and a 'Public Bar' on the window screen on the right, also '6' on the door. There was also a tiny screen on the counter at the Public Bar / Private Bar split which was removed early 2000s and is retained. The old, possibly Victorian bar counter remains but the old bar back fitting is reputed to have come from the old station (?). In the public bar side there is some old bench seating attached to a panelled dado; the fireplace was replaced in the 1960s.

The wonderful survivor here is the Outdoor Dept. created by a full height partition on the right hand side of the public bar and a part glazed screen on the left. This tiny room still retains its door with '5' on it; has a couple of chairs and is still used by some customers to drink in as well as by children to buy sweets etc. On the right is the lounge with '4' on the door, which was last refitted in the late 1950s. It has a bar counter with red Formica top, small bar back fitting and tiled fireplace all from the 1960s. Note the three radiators in front of the bar counter so the foot rail is part of the central heating system! There is a '1' on the door to the cellar. The gents was outside and a link was built between the pub and the adjoining barn to bring the toilets inside. The former barn contains a meeting room on the ground floor.

General information about historic pub interiors
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.


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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT
Live Music Live Music
Occasional Friday and Saturday nights
Garden Garden
A sun trap porch to the front, seating to the side, and a large rear garden with a children's play area.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
For about 10 cars, plus street parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
On a lead at all times
Events Events
Charity quiz nights, a visiting Medium, other events
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Darts
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
BT Wifi - Free
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes

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