Yorkshire Bridge Inn Reviews Summary

Cleanliness

Pros:

• "The hotel is clean and rooms are spacious."
• "It was very clean and the staff we pleasant and helpful."
• "Our room was very well appointed (dog friendly), spotlessly clean and fresh."
• "Place was very clean and tidy with a roaring fire."
• "Perfectly cleaned rooms."
• "The room was very clean and comfortable with direct access to the carpark which was very handy with the luggage."
• "The place is well cared for, very clean the toilets were immaculate."

Cons:

• "There were a few annoying sounds from the building which kept us up."
• "The first thing we noted was the tables were not being cleaned after use."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was excellent as was the service."
• "The food was great both for dinner and breakfast and at a reasonable price."
• "The food arrived promptly, hot and great sized portions."
• "Delicious fish and chips and my boyfriend enjoyed his burger."
• "The food is excellent....in fact the Bakewell Pudding is my favourite ANYWHERE!"
• "The food was AMAZING!!! We had the lunch menu which includes soup of the day and a sandwich by choice for only £8 each."
• "The food was prepared and presented perfectly."

Cons:

• "The food was mediocre and resembled something you would get at a cheap pub chain."
• "We all thought that the meals tasted and looked fine but also overpriced for basic fare."
• "Food was 1h 45 min late also the order was incomplete."
• "The whole meal was dry with very little curry."
• "The food was terrible! I had an overpriced steak which I opted for the peppercorn sauce, which was thin and watery and tasted of vinegar, and the peas where like bullets."
• "Microwaved pre made food. Veg zapped within an inch of its life, beef stew cold and Yorkshire pudding tough and chewy."
• "The chips were cold and tasted like they were from a frozen packet."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Service was lovely."
• "Friendly staff, atmospheric Christmas lighting which made the pub feel really cozy."
• "The staff were very friendly and helpful."
• "Friendly and helpful bartender."
• "The staff behind the bar had a smile on their faces and were very polite, professional and efficient."
• "The staff were so lovely, friendly, and exceptional."
• "Staff very friendly and helpful."

Cons:

• "I never had such a bad experience in a restaurant, shame on you!"
• "Only drawback was who looked like the manager on duty seemed content to ignore waiting customers at the bar to share photos on phone with mates."
• "The staff aren't friendly enough either."
• "Some staff were a tad grumpy on the day."
• "Service can be a little slow and staff aren't always the most friendly."
• "The staff seemed very preoccupied even though it didn't seem too busy and were quite rude in some cases."
• "When it's busy the staff can be sullen, inattentive and bring the wrong orders."

Accommodation

Pros:

• "The room was also lovely."
• "The bedroom was comfortable and the staff were helpful in regards to my husband needing extra pillows."
• "Rooms were immaculate and really good size."
• "The rooms were really nice and we all loved our stay."
• "Very comfortable room. Clean."
• "Room was clean comfortable and very cozy."
• "The rooms were comfortable and clean."

Cons:

• "Suggest that mattress and pillows are considered for replacement in the room we had, room 15 I think."
• "The only down side was unfortunately the bed and pillows, we didn't sleep well."
• "Pillows were hard, and noise from neighbours who were slamming door, and leaving the bathroom light on so I could hear the fan going all night, interrupted my sleep."
• "The bed was small for a couple to stay in and the room walls were very thin."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Prices have increased a lot but it's the same everywhere and we don't mind paying more for a good meal and it certainly was."
• "The food was reasonably priced and very tasty."
• "The menu was extensive and interesting and prices very reasonable."
• "Very reasonably priced."
• "All in all a perfect place to stay. Close to everything. Reasonable prices."
• "The food was to die for and all very reasonably priced."
• "Excellent value for money too."

Cons:

• "We all thought that the meals tasted and looked fine but also overpriced for basic fare."
• "The food is not a good quality compared to what you pay."
• "I cannot believe that they charge the same for a burger without chips as they do with!"
• "£21.00 Steak 🥩 meal was ordered but felt dry and surprisingly no gravy was provided!"

Location

Pros:

• "The pub itself had excellent ambiance in a stunning location."
• "Perfect loction, gorgeous scenery."
• "Beautiful area beside the Ladybower reservoir."
• "Great location right next to the dam and reservoir."
• "Location makes it more crowded and that is expected because it's exactly near beautiful hill view of lady bower reservoir."
• "Lovely location, attractive old building and good food."
• "Perfect spot for exploring the area."

Cons:

• "Food can't be eaten at the front tables outside which seemed strange."
• "The only way to access the restaurant was either up a set of steep stone stairs outside."

Facilities

Pros:

• "It is also dog friendly!!"
• "Free parking & WiFi."
• "The dog rooms have their own entrance so you can let dogs out and also park outside."
• "Great that we could take the dog anywhere in the pub."
• "Dogs welcome which is great, ours loved the spot by the fire!"
• "The place is very dog friendly, allowing dogs both outside and inside the pub/ restaurant."
• "Nice outside space with tables, separate section for smokers. Big car park with another on the other side of the pub."

Cons:

• "Water pressure in showers a bit hit and miss."
• "Even on our way out staff were too busy talking about there rota to even acknowledge us and say thank you."
• "Dogs are welcome, but only in a certain part of the pub."
• "We were told it was disabled friendly... but I don't think it should be sold as disabled facilities really."
• "Make sure check bill, we were charged meals and drinks for the room we were in, but wasn't our meals or drinks."
• "Real milk in rooms not nasty uht."
• "A sign on the door stated that hiking attire was permitted, but muddy shoes needed to be covered by supplied plastic bags, which was understandable."