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The Bridge, Cannock
Hednesford
Postal town: Cannock
WS11 5TD
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Bridge
Another pub that is a little out of the centre of Hednesford, being located next to a busy roundabout with views over open fields.
The single, large room was busy when we walked in. Most customers seemed to be an after-work crowd. Although some of them seemed to have knocked off work a little early! Football was showing on multiple TVs and it was reasonably noisy. I couldn't help but noticing that tables and chairs were in fairly odd positions where we sat. It almost felt as if there'd been a brawl in there at some point during the afternoon!
I couldn't fault the beer selection. It definitely exceeded my expectations with two banks of handpulls, one at the front of the quite lengthy bar and one to the side. Banks's Bitter is the regular ale. Guests were Thwaites Wainwright, Twisted Wheel A Nod Is As Good As A Wink, Ossett White Rat, Oakham Citra & White Dwarf & St Austell Proper Job. The CAMRA website mentions that a real cider is offered. Unless it was hidden away behind one of the pillars at the bar, I don't think they had any.
Nevertheless, I thought the real ale selection was well above average and would happily return here.
On 28th May 2022
- rating: 6
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Soup Dragon left this review about The Bridge
Update: I visit here more frequently since it has become an port of hope in a desolate sea. The exterior and interior haven't changed. They have pool and darts, as well as TV for the sport and they do food - which I haven't tried - so all the things people may want. Most important for me is that it now has 7 real ales, and I have never yet got a duff pint. Only criticism for me is that all 7 are often light beers, but hey! Definitely worth dropping into.
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Sep 2009: A 1930s looking detached brick build, with beer patio
The interior is open plan and cream with wood panel in decor. There isnt much in the way of pictures or decoration. There are four areas within the pub; a dart area, pool area, bar area that is devoid of seating other than stools and a lounge area, with the traditional oblong tables and chairs. There was Sky TV (a big screen as well). Service was fine and it was quite well attended by a mixed clientele.
The Beer; usual tap tosh, with a decent enough Banks's smooth. On handpull there was Banks's Bitter and Everard's Equinox as a guest.
A little out of the way for me, but worth a visit - kind of place i would go for one, rather than all night.
On 25th June 2018
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Bridge
Roadhouse in a prominent position beside a large roundabout; with rather off-putting signage that does, however, mention real ale several times. The interior comprises one large bar with limited seating, but there are alcoves for the dartboard in one corner, the pool table in another and a modest lounge area at the back. Basic decor throughout. Fortunately, cask beer was indeed available from four of seven handpumps when I visited: Banks's Amber, Castle Rock Elsie Mo, Oakham Citra and Salopian Vanishing Point (£3.00).
On 28th January 2018
- rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Bridge
Entry in the 2017 Good Beer Guide.
It doesnt look much from the outside and the signage is a little off putting. If you are going to advertise Real Ale, you don't really want a logo for Coors and Carling on the same hoarding.
However, looks can be deceiving.
Huge interior - cracking juke box (rare Ian Dury anyone?) and six real ales on. A couple from Banks but around the bar corner, I found a Otter Summer Light - a Pale Ale never before found. And I thought I knew all the Otters.
Delicious.
The food was also fantastic. A simple home made burger and chips but at a price where you wonder how they make a profit.
A great experience and a reminder not to judge books by their covers.
Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2s7X86n
On 24th June 2017
- rating: 8
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Bridge
Pleasant pub in Hightown area, short walk from station. Open plan with comfortable seating and stools, its a little bit of a local feel rather than a pub trying to capture passing trade for the food. But it is friendly, though I have a certain bias as it used to be my local. Pool table and Sky TV, though careful for any clash with football losing out to live entertainment.
Occasional live music, they now appear to have added a second, more unusual guest ale - Brew Dog The Physics when I visited. Outside seating at front by main road, or the smoking area next to the car park.
Worth a visit if in the area
On 26th April 2010
- rating: 8
[User has posted 1456 recommendations about 1434 pubs]