Welcome to The Old Bridge Inn, Village Pub and Restaurant in Ripponden, just outside Halifax in West Yorkshire. This ancient inn has changed little over the last 700 years. As you approach it over the old packhorse bridge, and enter into this charming, civilised hostelry, there will always be a warm welcome from your third generation hosts Tim and Lindsay Walker and staff.
The Old Bridge Inn dates from 1307, and has been owned by our family since 1963. We care passionately about what we do, and constantly strive to maintain and enhance the ambience of our beautiful pub. The interior is furnished with antiques and a few tasteful prints, real fires in winter adding to the welcome.
The Old Bridge Inn dates from 1307, and has been owned by our family since 1963. We care passionately about what we do, and constantly strive to maintain and enhance the ambience of our beautiful pub. The interior is furnished with antiques and a few tasteful prints, real fires in winter adding to the welcome.
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Our earliest record of the Old Bridge Inn is from 1307. It was then the home of the early Yeoman Clothier Robert of Brigge of Soland whose descendants built many fine houses in the area, including Somerset House in George Street, Halifax.
The lower bar is of cruck frame construction, whilst the top bar is typical of a very early yeoman clothier's construction complete with outshut, plank and muntin and wattle and daub walls, some later encased in stone.
The lower bar is of cruck frame construction, whilst the top bar is typical of a very early yeoman clothier's construction complete with outshut, plank and muntin and wattle and daub walls, some later encased in stone.
We think you'll struggle to find a pub which gives you as wide a choice of drinks as the 'Bridge. Keeping to our mantra of authenticity though, you won't find alcopops or smooth beers, nor vodka distilled in Warrington. You will find fine ales from truly independent brewers, and genuine imported lagers and drinks from around the world.
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Rachel Bennett
Jan 20, 2022
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James Goodall
Jan 10, 2022
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Ann Ingham
Dec 25, 2021
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Phil Pinder
Nov 21, 2021
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Beverley Daley
Oct 28, 2021
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Alan Wallder
Oct 24, 2021
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Scott Williams
Sep 22, 2021
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Ian Lenin
Aug 15, 2021
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What a cracking place this is... Lovely old, traditional, pub in a beautiful riverside setting in the picturesque Yorkshire town of Ripponden.
Quite possibly the best chips I've ever had (probably best to avoid them if you are veggie) and the rest of the meal was high quality, home-cooked fare. Try the bitterballen, they are great with a beer.
Service is very friendly and effecient. Can't wait to go back.
Quite possibly the best chips I've ever had (probably best to avoid them if you are veggie) and the rest of the meal was high quality, home-cooked fare. Try the bitterballen, they are great with a beer.
Service is very friendly and effecient. Can't wait to go back.
Andy Noth
Dec 14, 2019
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Brilliant traditional and historic pub. Nice simple pub food. Good value. Be perfect if few things not overcooked like yorkshire puddings and sticky toffee puddings. I know it's a very old listed building but some better ventilation would be good, as gets quite greasy-kitchen smelling throughout, ruining atmosphere somewhat and making your clothes smell. Tandoori tiger prawns starters are a delight. Pork pie and mushy peas was delicious. Highly recommended. Look forward to coming again. Thanks
