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The Old Bridge is a handsome, ivy-clad, 18th century townhouse hotel. It sits on the banks of the River Ouse, but also on the edge of the town centre.
Its atmosphere balances that of a professionally run ’boutique’ hotel and a relaxed, bustling inn; a popular destination for both the local community and visitors to the area. It has been privately owned by John and Julia Hoskins since 1994.
WE ARE CLOSED AGAIN, under Tier 4 rules, from December 26th onwards. However please email or ring about future bookings. Reception will not be manned all the time so do leave a message and we will get back to you within 48 hours.
THE WINE SHOP IS OPEN FOR ORDERS, COLLECTIONS AND DELIVERIES (10am-6pm). We are not open for walk-ins but you may make an appointment – see the shop website here.
YOU CAN ALSO BUY VOUCHERS – see the link above.
24 individually designed rooms
All with VERY comfortable beds, wool mattress toppers, wool or silk (hypo-allergenic) duvets, goose down pillows, air-conditioning, private bathroom with bath and shower; either a Bang and Olufsen or Panasonic television with DVD player; Ruark radio / music centres; Noble Isle toiletries and free wi-fi everywhere.
Please note our best rates are ALWAYS those booked direct, not through booking agencies. Until the end of November 2020 we are offering both b&b and special dinner inclusive rates.
More than a restaurant
Our light, airy, smart-but-relaxed restaurant serves beautiful, simple, flavoursome dishes at lunch and dinner every day, as well as excellent ‘full afternoon tea’.
But we are very much a traditional ‘inn’ and the lounge, bar and patio are bustling all day. Join us for treats such as home-made scones with extra thick jersey cream; a sourdough sandwich and a perfect pint of Adnams Bitter; the best espresso (from Monmouth Coffee) in the county; a jug of Mojito and some Provencal olives on the patio; or a help-yourself tasting on the ‘Enomatic’ machines in our nationally renowned wine shop.
Old Bridge Wine Shop
Unusual, for sure, but a wine shop within a hotel is a logical add-on when the owner, John Hoskins, is a ‘Master of Wine’ and the restaurant wine list has been declared the UK’s best in every major competition. We offer a huge selection of bottles, at prices competitive with other retailers, and next day delivery is available.
To browse through our selection of wine go to the Wine Shop Website.
Wine Tasting is our speciality. We have 24 wines open to taste every day on our ‘Enomatic’ machines. They preserve the open bottles under inert gas. You can do a help-yourself tasting of a range of fine wines, from as little as £12. It works equally well for enthusiasts and novices alike. Click here for this month’s selection. We also have options for private wine tastings.
And finally see our Events page for forthcoming tutored tastings in the hotel.


