The Old Bridge Inn Reviews Summary

Location & Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The hotel is smack bang in the middle of Holmfirth with free parking for guests (limited spaces approx 12 in total I think)."
• "It is in a great location, right in the centre of Holmfirth and right next to the River Holme and so it has a very nice waterside atmosphere to it as well."
• "The location of the venue makes it ideal for anyone visiting as you have everything you need close by."
• "The terrace is quite large and is divided into areas for smokers and non-smokers. And great for spending time with friends talking and drinking."
• "Plus, waking up to the sounds of that river and listening to them little ducks was the best wake up call ever!"
• "Our bedroom, although a bit more compact than other Coaching Inn superior rooms we have previously booked, was comfortable and we were lucky enough to be allocated a room on the first floor with table & chairs on an outside terrace overlooking the town."
• "The location is right in the middle of the town next door to the Picturedrome so couldn't be better situated."

Cons:

• "Not the best location if you like an early night as there is an event hall next door with loud music through the night."
• "The pub itself gets busy at times so can be a bit noisy until close but that wasn't a problem for us."
• "Live music venue next door and the crowds out the back kept us awake until 2.30am on our 2nd night."
• "It was difficult to park but this was just because it was so busy."
• "We couldn't sleep due to the noise from the pub/club nearby."
• "The rooms are so tiny and claustrophobic we went in April and had to sleep with the windows open due to the heat and how small the rooms were."
• "Very thin walls meant there was a lot of noise from the surrounding bars and early rubbish collections."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Restaurant has wonderful food. Never been disappointed yet."
• "The food was very good although we only had breakfast."
• "Excellent quality of food and huge portions, particularly the filled Yorkshire puddings."
• "The food that was brought to the tables around us looked interesting and fresh, so I would easily find something else to eat from the menu."
• "Stopped by for a meal - wow - proper Yorkshire portions here! I had the giant Yorkshire pudding with sausage + mash, and it was one of those rare times when I couldn't eat it all. Delicious!"
• "The drinks and food were reasonably priced and tasty."
• "Thankfully when the food came back it was excellent and hot. Clearly wasn't microwaved."

Cons:

• "I ordered gammon and chips from the menu. The gammon was swimming in a puddle of oil, I had to mop this up with a napkin before I could eat."
• "Large roast dinner very poor. Beef fatty, pale and tasteless."
• "Evening meal was just ok, hanging kebab only had 5 pieces of chicken on it, mousaka was over cooked."
• "The chips were uncooked to the point of being inedible, the fish was soggy on the outside but very dry on the inside and in the thicker parts totally inedible."
• "Unfortunately both our food orders came completely cold and sent back."
• "The Sunday dinner was reheated and bland and the salmon pasta dish was oily and sickly."
• "The food was garbage. The fries were warm and very soggy, not fresh fries for sure."

Service & Staff

Pros:

• "The person who greeted us was extremely busy with guests but dealt with us promptly and was really friendly."
• "Waiter and waitress were very friendly and patient."
• "The staff were friendly and professional."
• "Staff were all friendly and helpful."
• "Staff are very friendly and helpful with suggestions on what to choose."
• "Staff are very friendly and helpful I just think extra attention to detail will give this hotel the 5* it could be."
• "The staff were so friendly and helpful."

Cons:

• "Some tables cleared but not cleaned (including ours) and some part cleared and left like that for a while."
• "Tables not wiped down in between customers."
• "We were not asked if the food was okay so we had to stand up to go and ask for more gravy."
• "Staff refused to shut an external door (it's 9*C outside) despite being asked by 4/5 tables as 'we just can’t'."
• "Told to order food at the bar which I did and then question the total as it didn't match the menu price?"
• "Bar/Pub experience - terrible! Rude bar staff, a man and girl were both on duty."
• "Won't go back. Late morning visit. Bar staff member with NO people skills!!"

Room Quality

Pros:

• "The room was clean and comfortable."
• "Rooms are clean and modern."
• "The room itself, we hardly used it but it was nicely presented, the bed was very comfortable."
• "Our stay at the Inn was very comfortable and the room was very clean the food they serve is excellent."
• "Pleasant clean, warm and comfortable twin room with ensuite."
• "Accommodation was a lot higher quality than expected, and very clean."
• "Our room was lovely and clean, cosy and nicely decorated."

Cons:

• "Room is a dog friendly room but this should not mean you are put in an inferior room which also smells of dog?"
• "The room are old dusty and dirty and so are the bathrooms."
• "The room was that small the door doesn’t open fully without hitting the bed, room was also not the cleanest."
• "Refused to use the bathroom because of how disgusting it was the toilet was broken and full of cracks??"
• "The pictures used are nothing like the reality the bathrooms especially, the room are old dusty and dirty and so are the bathrooms."
• "The rooms are so tiny and claustrophobic we went in April and had to sleep with the windows open due to the heat and how small the rooms were."
• "The room is extremely small with the entrance door which is our only exit route not fully opening due to hitting the bed frame."