Alton Bridge Hotel Restaurant in Staffordshire Moorlands

Stopped off for lunch before heading home and the food was lovely. Especially the chunky chips. Just think at lunchtime they should offer sandwiches as not everyone wants big Christmas dinners . We did wait a while for our children’s ice creams but it did seem there was one lovely young lady doing all the work. Be a Great place to visit in the summer.

Sandra is an excellent host! Warm and welcoming and the food was great with some vegan options on offer.

The outdoor seating area is excellent, big lots of seats, and we enjoyed seating there after our bike ride. The kitchen wasn't open, but they had a 'hatch' that served garlic breads, chips, and tortillas. It's extremely extensive for quality. We spend 18 pounds on cheese garlic bread style pizza and chips. They were just ok, significantly better places to eat 10 mins away, but you're paying for the location. I'm not sure we'd come.bqck to eat but definitely for a beer in the gardens.

We called in for lunch on our way to Alton Towers. The main restaurant was closed but we ordered at the hatch and enjoyed some delicious food in a quirky and lovely setting. Would recommend.

Not after a long day at Alton Towers… We purchased 4 meals, 2 beef burgers & 2 children’s meals. The food was good, a decent portion, hot and nicely cooked. There were good gluten free options. HOWEVER, we waited over 75 minutes for our food to be cooked. I checked my receipts before writing my review. After an hour, I asked whether our food was ready, I was told it was being plated up but I could see into the kitchen and it was clear, it was being cooked. We had been at Alton Towers since 10. We arrived here after the park had shut. I expected the pub to be a be rammed but it really wasn’t, which was nice. The grounds are beautiful but it’s in shade after 6.30ish (mid August) and we were freezing by the time we got our food. I listened to 3 other families all ask where their food was. The staff said they were sorry and that it had been busy but it really wasn’t as the picnic benches and tables were a quarter full. I’d popped inside the pub and that wasn’t full either. I can’t imagine what it would be like with a big function. I really wouldn’t choose to come again. Especially if it was a busy day or if I had the kids with me. Really disappointing time management. Again, the food, staff and grounds were all good but it just far took too long.

Welcome stop after day at Alton Towers Hotel. Lovely beer garden. Quite expensive for what you get but I suppose because of it’s close proximity to the park and beautiful location you pay for that privilege. Pizza and chips was good.

Superb scenery and we took shelter from the rain in a lovely gazebo. We ordered coffee and food, coffee was lovely and hot, but despite the area being empty we had to wait well over half an hour for a soup and a sandwich. Sandwich was from ordinary white bread not fresh and felt quite overpriced at nearly £12. Will try somewhere else on our next walk.

Came here yesterday and ordered a few pizzas for myself and the kids. We were all very tired after a long day at Alton towers and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Kids food came out first which was a huge plus despite the garden being full. The river in the sunshine is like nowhere else. Not from the area but will definitely be coming back on our next visit. Thanks to the team especially the girl working on the hatch.

Quick trip down the road after a day at Alton towers, lovely scenery, lovely staff and the sandwiches were delicious :)

We decided to stop for dinner after a long day in the Park ( Alton Towers), location and scenery especially on a sunny day is amazing, grounds well kept with a lovely stream, I knew the pricing from the website and am more than happy to pay a premium for a quality meal in lovely settings. I got 3 pizza’s all served with cheddar cheese about 1cm thick in places, I love cheddar but halfway through the pizza it feel very rich and quite sickly, the tomato base was lovely and fresh and I couldn’t complain but the pizza base was a major let down, just a pre-made base from Asda I presume, thick and dense, undercooked and with the cheese made for a very stodgy meal. The chips again, £4.50 and didn’t even fill a burger container, undercooked with little flavour. You have to walk up to order and walk back again to collect, then walk to the pud next door to order a drink. I didn’t go into the actual restaurant so this is only a review based on the “Hatch Menu”.

Firstly I have to say the lady at the pizza hatch was lovely, that is the only positive. We were very hungry when we arrived and the pub was fully booked, in desperation we decided to get the pizza. The bases are pre-made (I saw the lady taking a base from a stack) probably bought at the local supermarket. The marinara was basically pasata with onion and the amount of cheese thrown on was enough for 3 pizzas. I had the vegetarian my partner had the pepperoni. The chips were also crap. Honestly if you are desperate for sustenance go to Asda round the corner and get a wrap. We wish we had.

Brilliant pub with great pub garden! Ordered pizza and chips and they was amazing! Great service and friendly staff! Thanks

Conveniently located on the way home from Alton Towers. Why eat shocking theme park food when you can have a freshly cooked meal here instead? Menu was interesting enough, whilst still featuring pub favourites. There is a large garden next to the river for when the weather is nice.

This was our first time visiting the Bridge House Inn and it definitely won’t be our last. The staff were welcoming and personable as soon as we arrived, chatted with us freely while we waited for our table. The service was quick, and the food was lovely especially for the price. The decor also was right up my street, I loved the rustic feel of all of the stags and upholstery.

Called on the off chance without pre-booking and were luckily enough to get one of the few tables not reserved. Excellent, food, service and atmosphere. The staff were really attentive and friendly and the food was delicious, plenty of selections on the main menu and a good choice for kids. Highly recommended and wouldn't hesitate to return.

We booked a number of weeks ago for my sons 18th birthday, a party of nine. When we arrived we were told that our table wasn't ready- we could see other people were still eating. We went to the Talbot pub next door for a drink, which was fine. We were then invited back to our table. There were 8 seats around 3 small tables in the corner of the restaurant. I pointed out that we had a booking of 9 people, and it was suggested we squeezed in to make 9 places at the tables. This was unacceptable as it would have been impossible to enjoy our meal when seated like sardines in a can. After some negotiation, we were offered seating in the pub next door, the talbot, and choice of the same menu. We went to the talbot and the room upstairs was fine enough space for all of us. We then had to walk from the talbot pub, to the bridge when ordering food. Also drinks had to be ordered downstairs at the talbot and carried up the steep stairs by ourselves- no table service. When we ordered food, 3 of us wanted sirloin steak. We were told they only had a single rump steak available. We ordered alternatives of burgers which were fine other than the fries and onion rings being cold as they had to be carried from outside by the waitress. When we wanted a dessert I again had to go over from one pub to the other pub to order myself. However the pub was locked up and closed. Fortunately the barman from the Talbot pub spotted me and spoke to the kitchen. The waitress who served us was very good and did her best in the circumstances. Also the barman in the talbot pub was great and tried to help. Considering this was my sons 18th birthday celebration we weren't made to feel very special. The restaurant was massively over booked and we felt like an inconvenience. I have been a regular customer over the years, but after this experience I will not be having a meal here again.

Such a lovely location, set in the valley overlooked by steep forestry, traditional arch bridge and the village of Alton, not far from Alton Towers. Nestled with The Talbot, it has a friendly welcome for lunch and dinner (closed Wednesday). Busy when visited but able...

Can not fault the bridge house restaurant. Phoned at short notice and managed to book us in for a table. Once there the food was absolutely delicious my wife and I both had the beef salad which was wonderful. They had a good choice to...

Me and my husband recently went for lunch and the food was great with excellent service and the food was priced very well!! The gammon was cooked perfectly and the omelette was very good. We will definitely return, looking forward to visiting in the summer...

What a beautiful restaurant. This was our first visit to this restaurant but we will definitely be back when we visit Alton Towers again. The food was superb, all freshly cooked and beautifully presented. I had the GF Fish and Chips which was so tasty...

After a busy day at Alton towers, we were recommended by the hotel to visit here for food, and what a great recommendation! We arrived to a very busy restaurant but we were warmly greeted and seated promptly by the friendly waitress. The children’s menu...

Had a lovely meal with my date and after 30 mins I was presented with an amazing starter of korean chicken. My steak was cooked beautifully and the wine was great too. Service was friendly and having a chocolate dessert was the icing on a...

We booked a table for 6pm and 1 and 1/2 hours later we still hadn’t received our starters despite chasing a few times. We had even ordered our kids food 20 mins before ours . Finally at 7:45 we received them. The Korean chicken was...

We’ve not been for a while, but again, it was delicious food, and good service! We can highly recommend the starter of Chicken Karaage, for mains the Salmon & Prawn Tagliatelle was good, but the Green Thai Curry, was the best we have tasted! Thank...

Lovely, warm, welcoming environment. Beautiful food with great hospitality. Would definitely recommend and we'll be back when we're nearby next time.

We enjoyed our meal. Service was very good. The staff were friendly and were lovely with our little boy, bringing him colouring to do and asking him what toppings he liked on his pizza. At the end of the meal he was given a chocolate...

Pleasant enough location for a lunchtime with friends. The menu, we felt, was a little pricey for a lunchtime and no pies and no steaks however we went with it. The food, service and drinks were fine however ..... buyer beware ...... One of the...

Absolutely rubbish.. very limited menu.starters main course and desert, Forced down the sunday lunch path and at £15 not value for money at all, undercooked roast potatoes, beef poor and came served like it had been cut with meat clever,

We visited the Bridge House restaurant as we were staying near by. The menu and food choice is excellent and for the quality of the food which you can tell is 100% freshly homemade food, the prices are really good. Staff are so welcoming and...

Lovely food. They were so busy on Monday we ended up having a couple of stone baked pizzas from the hatch outside. The hospitality was great and they were very accommodating with our daughters dairy allergy that we booked in for Tuesday evening and Wednesday...

Been here many times lovely garden down by the river, drinks from the Talbot and small snacks from the Bridge but today. Hot Beef Bap, £8.95! One bap, one slice of beef. Nothing else. Scandalous! Rip off.

5 stars for Sandra! The restaurant was very busy and Sandra kindly went out of her way to source us a table. We first visited this restaurant 4 years ago and were eager to return after a day at Alton Towers. Lovely food, lovely ambiance,...

Popped in here for lunch today, intending to sit in the garden, but it was looking stormy. So we asked to sit in the restaurant, which unfortunately was closed. However, we were told that we could sit in the Talbot pub, next door, which we...

In an effort to avoid the overpriced and rubbish food at Alton Towers, we decided to try and find somewhere off the resort to have dinner. I emailed to book a table earlier in the day and was able to secure one of the last...

We booked a table for 7pm, we arrived and our table was ready for us. The pub inside is lovely and has a great atmosphere. Our starter camembert came and it wasn’t cooked in the centre. By the time we had our mains it was...

Like many other reviewers, we had disappointing food/ service at Alton Towers, and decided to head out of the resort for dinner. The Bridge House was such a wonderful change. Tucked into a gorgeous little corner of Staffordshire, it was one of the best meals...

We stayed at Alton towers for a few days, we didn't want to eat at one of their own restaurants as we were completely put off by the bad reviews. We chose to eat at the Bridge House because of the good reviews and we...

The staff are extremely nice and attentive, even though they seemed very busy. The food was good and the service was quick. A nice place to go after visiting Alton Towers, or if you just happen to be in the area.

We were walking along Dimmingdale and happened upon this wonderful restaurant We were slightly confused at first with the set up… food order in one place ,drinks in another,sitting elsewhere ( by the river) The setting is perfect and the food is excellent …..although served...

Having been for a walk with our dog at the beautiful Dimmingsdale, we decided to call in here for lunch. We had visited a couple of years previous whilst on holiday in the area and had not been impressed with the food, however reading good...

SO glad we chose to eat here. We booked in early to eat dinner after a day at Alton Towers with a 2 yr old and 5 month old. Family friendly, a decent children’s menu accommodating space for a pushchair, a highchair for our eldest...

Delighted to have stumbled upon this place during our stay at Alton Towers. A welcome change with really great food. Staff were friendly but the service was very slow which was a shame. Was well over an hour before our mains arrived which meant our...

I came to this restaurant with my 8 year old daughter and our friends. We were greeted with smiles :) I had the halloumi starter and chicken main. I have to say that all of the ingredients were fresh and of good quality and the...

Glad we booked as families were being turned away. The staff were very friendly and made us feel quite welcome. The food was tasty and our little one gave the thumbs up for the chicken coujons. Reasonably priced too.

We stopped on way home on the off chance of food and was pleasantly surprised they could serve us early on the Friday evening in the restaurant, though they serve a simplier menu to eat outside in their beautiful gardens next to the river, for...

We were staying in Alton Towers Hotel for the night and struggled to find somewhere to eat as our restaurant booking at the hotel went wrong - but we needed not to worry as this was the perfect find, a hidden gem! The food was...

Visited with the family in the evening after going to Alton Towers. A great find as service and food excellent with a varied menu. We chose the steak/seabass/burgers which were all superb. Has a lovely garden by the river too with loads of space, will...

Our visit to The Bridge didn’t start well. The table was booked for 19:00 and wasn’t ready on arrival (a couple of minutes before the time we had booked). I asked how long it would be and was told “a few minutes”…….apparently that must mean...

This is a busy restaurant with reason. They limit the covers to ensure prompt service and great food. As a result I cannot fault our meal. We had the fish platter for two and stupidly ordered chips as well. The children had fish and chips....

I’ve been here a couple of times now, we came before they did the place up and it was nice back then but even better now !! I love the retro feel it’s absolutely gorgeous. The staff are lovely especially the 2 blonde girls who...

Popped here after visiting Alton towers. Beautiful garden and seating outdoors. Didn’t try the food and just had drinks. Only downside was that parking was difficult and limited.

We decided to book a table at The Bridge after noticing it on our way to Alton Towers. So glad we booked in advance as it was fully booked when we did arrive. The staff were so nice, friendly and helpful which is always the...

What a lovely find. We called during the day over Easter and they fitted us in. Family of 4 had gammonX2/burger and a pie The service was great, they were so busy but were always helpful and food came pretty quick considering. The next time...

Looked after extremely well by Aime. Food very good. Regretted booking a table so late on last day of visit as we were hungry and the people on our table prior to our booking were reluctant to leave. When we did sit down unfortunately some...

What a little hidden gem of a restaurant! We have just returned and felt compelled to write a review. Staff were so super friendly, food amazing and good sized portions, and desert to die for! A lovely little touch was the Fredo chocolate that came...

We stopped for breakfast on the way to Alton Towers. Food was fantastic, the surroundings are lovely and the staff were really friendly- they couldn’t do enough for us. Can’t recommend enough.

Visited The Bridge with a friend for lunch, we both had the roast beef sandwiches which were served with salad and crisps, adding a serving of hand cut chips. Everything was delicious, fresh bread, beautiful tender beef and tasty chips. Staff very friendly and helpful,...

Our first time back post COVid disruption. Superbly looked after as we were before the pandemic, a warm homely feel and tasty food too. We’ll be back soon!

Went here tonight as staying at Alton Towers and only one restaurant open. Food absolutely beautiful, and the ladies serving were lovely and looked after us really well. Very reasonable in price and portions very big and very delicious. Thank you we had a lovely...

We passed this lovely restaurant on our way home from Alton Towers. They had just reopened. The Sunday roast was excellent value, delicious and a generous portion. They went off menu and made our daughter a vegan pizza which she loved. Excellent friendly service. We...

After a lovely evening in Alton I found myself needing a bit of food. So I immediately thought of a Sunday roast. The staff were very friendly and service was excellent. I chose red wine and a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. What...

An idilic peaceful and beautiful venue, the rooms are beautiful in design, very clean and comfortable, the breakfast was perfect, plenty of options and very tasty. The staff were incredibly accommodating and we will definitely stay again! We highly recommend the hotel & restaurant

Stopped off for lunch on our way home. Lovely spot by the river, but as it was chilly we sat inside. The place is full of character and there was good Covid regs in place. The drinks came quick via the app and so did...

We visited over half term before arriving at Alton Towers. Great Covid ordering arrangements Lovely food, decent pub grub! Reasonably priced Ideal visit pre/post Alton Towers Thank you!

Had a table booked and when we arrived were very impressed with the arrangements in place for COVID-19. Our drinks order were taken, a menu was given to us when the drinks arrived - this is a very limited menu although to be fair the...

We visited here last night after a long day at Alton towers (October 20th) all Food was delicious in Abundance and very reasonably priced for its location, staff super friendly. Being season ticket holders will be returning again

We were staying in Alton for a long weekend & found The Talbot, ending up eating there on Friday night & Sunday lunch time. The service was excellent & everyone observed social distancing. Brilliant atmosphere and made to feel welcome. Special mention for the Sunday...

A little gem of a find for a business lunch while on a family break at the near by alton towers. Service was just right and food very tasty and at reasonable prices

Lovely setting matched by the food and service. Efficiently run while diligently observing social distancing. Ended up eating there two days in a row!

We had a two night stay in Alton at the end of July and visited The Talbot twice. They stopped serving food earlier than we expected on the Sunday evening but happily offered us a look at the menu while we had a few drinks...

Went here to avoid Alton Towers on site options. Limited pub menu due to Covid. Both the pies & the chips were more than great. Battered sausage & chips being the other dishes. All restrictions in place they could do really. Food eaten outside in...

Stayed at Alton Towers and nothing on the menu seemed that appealing. A quick google search brought up the Alton Bridge Hotel and upon reviewing the menu and reviews we were keen to eat here! The pie was tasty and it had plenty of steak!...

The Alton Bridge Hotel and The Talbot Inn are both fantastic places to visit. Our stay at The Alton Bridge Hotel was wonderful. The rooms are brilliant, beautiful and very well presented. Furnished to a very high standard with everything you need on a break....

Fantastic - worthy of travelling to return! Party of 12 plus two dogs. Food was pre ordered to ensure food was served at the same time (which is was). Service was impeccable. The man serving us was polite, well organised, very accommodating and even helped...

Staying half a mile away and enjoying our 4th meal here, absolutely lovely, attentive staff, Eddie, Megan and Michelle need a special mention, fantastic home cooked food (I am gluten free and their menu knowledge put my mind at rest). VERY dog friendly (even if...

We have had both lunch and Sunday Breakfast at this restaurant. Both meals were great value for money, with great food and service. The staff were friendly and helpful, with good gluten free options available. Well worth s visit if in the area!

We dropped into the Talbot for a drink and abit of food, that was ordered from Alton Bridge and brought over to us. Amazing service and amazing food, live that pub it has such character and such an awesome place. I also wanted to mention Will who was an incredible member of staff, an awesome person to talk to, very friendly awesome service with a smile and very chilled atmosphere made it even more relaxing

Excellent restaurant, Great ambience, excellent food. We had a fab time here and Lucy was excellent. It was my sons 4th birthday and the chocolate cake came out with a candle. Was an excellent lunch. We are vegetarian and the choice on the menu was fantastic.Thank you

Tasty foods with big choices. Prices are affordable. Lovely environment. It has a big car park and outside tables. Nice area for walking. Powder room for woman nice & clean.

Had a lovely meal here on our way home from Alton Towers. Food was delicious and the service was excellent.

We travel down from the North East to see my partner’s parents in Staffordshire a few times a year. I needed to find somewhere to meet for a Sunday lunch, not over priced but decent home cooked food. Absolutely came up trumps with this place!Great serviceCosy and comfortable with an updated interiorWelcoming staffFood I could not faultFor reference I adore a Sunday Dinner and set my bench mark high. Well done Alton Bridge Hotel it was awesome. Roast beef to die for. The cauliflower cheese with leeks was an absolute treat and I’ve never really enjoyed cooked red cabbage until today. We will be back in the summer. Thank you for a lovely few hours that got us into a Christmas spirit.

Excellent menu choice and beautiful homemade style food with lots of options. If the vegan menu options were better it would receive a 5, although the vegan option chosen was also very nice.

For years now we’ve driven passed this place on the way to Alton Towers never stopping as the exterior is rather tired. Well do not be fooled! We visited on Saturday having read some good reviews. Wow and wow! Inside is beautiful. So cosy and lovely. The staff are wonderful. And, saving the best until last... the food. I had ribeye steak, hubby had the soup (I’m greedy!).

Came here to kill time for a wedding, myself, sister and her fiancé. The place was crowded but immediately had a table. Ordered two rump steak - one blue one medium rare - and a toasted sandwich.

Since we were staying at Alton Towers in the hotel, we decided to find an alternative restaurant for food. After finding the Alton Bridge Hotel we were completely smitten. Every item of food that went past looked simply divine. The chips are heaven sent, fat, chunky, brown home cut chips. I had the black and blue burger, which was beautifully cooked, tasty and huge. Hubby had the beef lasagne, served with chips. Which was plentiful and the children a burger and chips and battered nuggets and chips with beans. Only the nuggets weren't to my sons' taste as he didn't enjoy the batter, but the chicken inside was beautifully cooked. My daughter loved her burger. There didn't seem to be desserts for the children, so we ordered a chocolate fondue as a sharer... Huge! Hubby had the homemade cheesecake, which he said was unbelievably delicious. 5* food, 5* service. If we didn't live so far away, we'd be regulars!

First visit to this little gem. The food was outstanding and the service was exceptional. We will definitely be visiting again.

One of the best roast dinners we've ever had from a pub. Beautiful veg and potatoes. Compliments to the chef.

We had prebooked meals for our group of 24. Excellent communication with staff prior to our visit and excellent service and food when we arrived. Large portions of excellent food. Great value and staff were all unfailing helpful. Special thanks to Lewis who went out of his way to ensure that we had everything we needed. Thank you!

We pre-booked for a group of 24 after a day at Alton Towers. Staff were superb, as was the food. Would definitely come again, bravo!backwereeexcellent.

Tried to book for the Sunday carvery, but were told we could just pop in. We were lucky to get the last table for lunch. This is a lovely beer drinkers pub, with loads of character and a large selection of gins too!

We ate here for two of our three dinners, while staying at Alton Towers Resort. The food was reliably good, with quick and friendly service. We enjoyed everything we ate, as well as the lovely setting.

Myself and my husband stopped off here twice for dinner while staying locally for our trip to Alton Towers. Place was easy to find and had parking which was handy! Staff were welcoming and we were able to walk in with no booking. The food was great and reasonably priced. Good choice of items on the menu but we both picked the steak and ale pie twice because it was so good, the portion size was huge but defo not complaining!

Visited on Monday 30 September having called only half an hour before. We chose several items from the menu to share. Food, service and welcome excellent. Kids chicken nuggets were home made and really tasty.

Took my daughter after a day at Alton towers after reading trip advisor reviews looked really positive. Unfortunately as nice as the place is itself and staff really nice the lasagna I ordered ( which was homemade) was absolutely tasteless, had no flavour just mince pasta and white sauce on top, not a tomatoe or herb in site.

The Bridge is in a great setting with lots of grass for kids to run around on. The atmosphere, service and food were all great. Cannot recommend enough.

What a lovely place with really great food.

Just had a meal at Alton Bridge and I expected much more! Blue steak turned out medium and second steak was meant to be M/W turned out very well! And I actually never knew it was possible to over cook a gammon steak but it was very robbery Safe to say we won't be returning which is a shame because we really thought we had found a nice place to eat but just turned out to be an expensive lesson

We have just returned from our First Wedding Anniversary celebration at this little gem....

A perfect little village pub & restaurant. Friendly staff, good food, good service. Would recommend to anyone staying in Alton or at the Alton Towers Hotel- tasty food and reasonable price. One small problem was the sticky table- our napkins stuck to the table and we had to peel them off. But good quality food and plenty of it! Parking opposite building in pub/ restaurant garden!

We were staying at an Alton Towers hotel but decided to eat at the Alton Bridge after reading reviews and seeing the cost of meals at the hotel. We enjoyed the food so much we Ate here both evenings we were away. The food was all home cooked and could not be faulted. There was a lot to choose from and they also have a large children’s menu with something for everyone. The beer is also very good so I have been told by others in our group. The pub also has a very nice riverside garden but unfortunately because of the weather we had to eat inside, a few wasps about as well. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It would be difficult to recommend a single dish because we all ate different meals each night and all of them were wonderful. Would highly recommended you pay them a visit if you are in the area but probably worth booking as they were turning people away.