Bridge Inn, Newhaven

The Bridge Inn was left derelict for many years, but in the last couple of years has been refurbished and reopened by Harvey's from just up the road. I found it reasonably popular on a Saturday afternoon. The internal layout is such that tables are widely spaced. 3 pumps deliver Pells Pale and Sussex Best as well as a standard set of keg taps. There's a reasonable menu, though I wasn't too impressed with my choice. Overall, though, I found the pub to lack a great deal of character, perhaps due to finding myself in a corner with no-one else around.

Historic inn, with its main claim to fame being hosting the last 'King of France' (although more generally referred to as the last 'King of the French') on his abdication escape from the revolution of 1848. Anyway, the three seating / dining areas have been simply but tastefully refurbished in recent times in different shades of green. As a Harvey's house, it was no surprise to find Sussex Best and an excellent Old Ale (£5.20) available from two of the three handpumps.

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Official site of Bridge Inn - www.thebridgenewhaven.co.uk