The Bridge Inn Shoreham in Adur

Called in for a couple of beers late on a Wednesday evening. Busy in the garden, reasonably quiet in the bar. Nice atmosphere, mainly young people. Two pints of perfect Guinness. Barman was saying we should try the food sometime as it is so good. Will be back. Excellent steak meal. Perfect pints of Hophead and ESB. Friendly efficient staff.

Very disappointed. We booked a table in advance and preordered food. Most of the staff were wandering around like zombies, not knowing what they were doing, tables full of dirty plates left. Only one young female waitress was helpful. There was no proper management we waited 40 minutes to be told the staff had forgot to pass the ticket to the chef. We left and found an alternative place to eat. Very poor service, the owners need to have a word with the management about the front of house team being chaotic on a Sunday. Its such a shame becoz the chef is great but the young team dealing with customers need training, wasting customers time, getting a bad reputation and losing money is very unprofessional. We wont be eating there again.

Delicious food, right by the river and a good selection of beers! 😊

We were visiting Shoreham-by-sea with my mom on holidays. We are from Prague. We were hoping to have quick lunch somewhere and popped in The Bridge. We immediately felt in love, how cosy and lovely the place is! And the staff, very friendly. We didn't want to have a quick lunch anymore and stayed for a coffee and desert too. The meals were absolutely delicious, I had lamb, mum had fish, both with crushed potatoes. If we come back to Shoreham, we would visit again! Oh and the view of the river marshes. Stunning ♥️ Petr and Nadia

fabulous food, all fresh and plenty full. Staff are friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend this place must remember to book as it’s very busy!

Have a lovely Sunday meal. The food was spot-on a plateful for a very good price. The service was good.Would recommend family or couples

Highly recommend the food, just had the Sunday Roast Platter - plenty of it and couldn’t manage it all, so I boxed it to take home. The service was with a smile and all staff were friendly and courteous. I can see why booking was recommended was so busy with just a great atmosphere.

Very helpful and friendly staff

Went for a walk round the river Adur on Saturday and stopped off at the Bridge on our way out, service and food was brilliant. Our waitress was lovely and welcoming. The out door seating area looks great we are looking forward to going back once the weather gets a bit warmer to sit outside

Our party of 7 adults and 2 young children all enjoyed our lunch today. A belated birthday gathering. The service was cheerfully carried out and efficient. We had assorted meals from the menu including one vegetarian option. We thought it was good value. All meals were well balanced and well presented, some with a lovely colourful salad. We liked the large white platters . The Sea Bass was a good sized portion as was the Cod and chips. Lovely fresh crisp chips! My Aubergine Steak with salad and chips was aromatic, with good flavours. The Beef and Chicken meals were also good portions, well cooked and full of flavour. The childrens Macaroni Cheese meals were much appreciated, by the little ones who also enjoyed Chocolate and Strawberry Icecream later. It was a good lunch out. We always enjoy our visits to The Bridge. So sorry that there is no B&B facility these days which we have often found useful over several years. The changes in management have in some ways altered the old fashioned cosy feel that the place had. Good to see some comfortable and colourful soft furnishing and furniture appearing. Please keep adding 'Cosy' 'Warm' and 'Comfortable' to the overall decor, to maintain the lovely sense of hospitality at The Bridge. We have been visiting for over 20 years. We look forward to our next visit soon x

Had a walk around shoreham by sea ,then we decided to have lunch . So stopped off at the bridge . I had haddock & chips & baby ribs & salad , had quite a few people there . Nice clean place Good stock of beer wine. Enjoyed lunch . Recommended

Really enjoyed a lunch meal in the outside area, overlooking the beach. Exceptional service. Food was standard pub-level stuff - good but nothing special. It was the outlook and the staff that made the experience a positive one. Would return.

Drink and food with a friend, great service and fab tasting food,in fact the tastiest meal I've had I a long time!

Had 45 minutes for lunch on a Thursday before going back to work and wanted to make sure it wouldn't be a problem. The lady who welcomed us was really kind and friendly. The chef Alex made for my husband and I a salad that was delicious and just what we needed. We sat outside in the sun and it was just perfect! We will be back! Thank you 😊!

Incredible food. Lovely views when sitting outside. Going back again.

A nice pub. Food was excellent as was tge service. Good value for money. We do not live in the area but will definitely book again when we are in the locality

Popped in for a quick drink, staff were helpful and friendly, food looked and smelt amazing. Roll on summer, I can't wait to sit in the outdoor area looking at the river 😍

I booked a table outside but the waiter told us that the hitting wasn't working so she gave us a beautiful table inside next to the radiator that my partner loved it! The service was incapable as the stuff was extremely attentive, the food was 10 out of 10, definitely the place to be on a Sunday!!

Excellent food and service in the main restaurant. The Rib-Eye steak was perfect. This was even better than our meal here last week. We’ll be back again soon.

I booked a table outside but the waiter told us that the hitting wasn't working so she gave us a beautiful table inside next to the radiator that my partner loved it! The service was incapable as the stuff was extremely attentive, the food was 10 out of 10, definitely the place to be on a Sunday!!

My partner and I were delighted with our evening meal ,we chose to take advantage of the steak night special !which consisted of fillet steak with freshly cooked chunky homemade chips ,vine tomatoes and mushrooms with a choice of dressings ,the steak was cooked to perfection we both wanted medium rare ! It was delicious and we were so pleased that we have decided to return for the Sunday roast !

Amazing steak 🥩 On par with any good steak house. Got a last minute table and nothing was too much trouble for the staff . 👍🏻

Don’t think they care about giving great customer service, one person said there would be table available, once we all are in; another lady rudely says if I don’t have booking, we can’t be served. After some back & forth finały managed to find a place to sit outside, then they over charge us in our order, when queried she says it was service charge, the best part we paid her service charge separately as well, she didn’t bother mentioning to us. we went there twice in two weeks & both time service was appalling!

So pleased to reinstate my 5 star review after I had downgraded my review from 5 Stars to 1 for food after my wife visited in September with a group of friends when portions were ridiculously tiny. First discovered the Bridge in the summer and had one of the best and biggest and best fish and chips ever whilst having great views of the River Adur in their Quayside dining area. We went to there Saturday steak night and food and service was very equally impressive. An excellent fillet steak with corn ribs a whole roast garlic, superb chips, mushrooms, and a choice of sauces, peppercorn, blue cheese or chimichanga. At £20 a head it was ridiculously good value. Looking forward to going back and trying some more of their menu. The beers surprisingly good too Also my 5 star review when I visited August 2024 Wow the fish and chips who said size wasn't important. Same can be said for the rack of ribs. Enough to feed 2 (but I still managed it) Can definitely recommend 100%. My new go to pub restaurant of choice..

Food good ,a tad cold ,which was a shame ,lots of meat ,proper roast potatoes ,was cold in the pub .

amazing place ! Lovely staff and a calm environment

Went for Sunday Lunch, and they had a very much truncated menu than is shown online, so beware. Because of this, a lot of the expected veggie options were missing, including the veggie wellington roast. The veggie roast option had been reduced to a butternut squash "steak", literally just a slice of roasted squash. For this, we were charged the same as if we had ordered beef or lamb, so it must have been a damn expensive squash. We were in the big top tent out the back, into which they were piping bizarre reggae cover versions of popular hits. Just such a strange atmosphere. The service was good and the food was nice, but vastly overpriced for what amounted to a plate of vegetables. Probably wouldn't go back, as even soft drinks were expensive. EDIT - have put review from two stars down to one as the business have not replied.

Really great food and exceptionally friendly staff. Very good price. Highly recommended

Food was good - well cooked pub food. Service started well, but then evaporated and we were left to fend for ourselves. The biggest problem was that it was freezing. Don't sit on the table next to the door to the outside terrace! The harsh lighting doesn't help either. In summer I'm sure this place is great, but on a cold winter's night, when you're looking for a cosy pub to enjoy a relaxed dinner, I'd look elsewhere.

This place is honestly garbage. No atmosphere and awful drinks.

Visited with 4 friends during lightup Shoreham and have been many times before. Sat outside in the covered area at around 9, half way through our 2nd round of drinks, we were approached by a dishevelled, unkempt and generally scruffy elderly chap. He bruskly instructed us that the table was reserved and that we must vacate it immediately. When we politely (and with no small measure of incredulity) enquired who he was and how the table was reserved (there was no signage) he advised he was the landlord and his descion was final. Due to his aggressive approach and general appearance we politely and reasonably challenged him - simply not believing him to be what he claimed and instead a chancer harbouring a motive to blag our table in a busy pub. Instead of answering or even entering into any discourse, he waived over a bouncer who repeated the request for us to give up the table. We left the table and asked the bouncer what was going on. He advised, obviously embarrassed, that he wasn't sure. He was polite and apologetic. We shall not return. I feel sorry for the staff as clearly the landlords EQ is found wanting and his demeanour towards customers simply appalling. On the upside - if this was the landlord I doubt the business will survive under his leadership and he will be moved on. It was a great pub with good food in a fantastic location. Shame.

Just beer and very good beer at that !!

Nice pub although the food can be a bit hit and miss. I had mussels last time and I have had better there in the past. It is an OK pub.

Check your bill!! Most miserable lady behind bar who charged us way over what we had eaten /drunk. When I questioned the bill got stroppy and showed me the bill like I was a moron. When I pointed out it had items on it we had not ordered still acted like it was my fault. To boot only redid my part of the bill leaving my friend paying way over what she should have!!! Won't return!!

I have taken one star from the food as although my fish and chips were well cooked it was very salty. Staff were excellent. I have taken a star from the atmosphere as although there is a very nice 25% off for silver savers Mon to Thur it was very cold in the pub and not tempting to have a leisurely meal and drink. Great to have gluten free options.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bridge Over Troubled Waters? Not Here! Visited The Bridge Inn in Shoreham-by-Sea and let me tell you, this place is a riot! From the moment I walked in, I knew I was in for a good time. The decor is a quirky mix of nautical and nice and the beer? Well, let’s just say I found my new happy place. The staff were hilarious, cracking jokes and making everyone feel like a regular. I even got into a friendly debate about whether the fish and chips were better than my mum’s (they were, but don’t tell her!). If you’re looking for a place to laugh, drink, and maybe even dance a little jig, The Bridge Inn is your spot. Cheers to good times and great pints!

We had a pre-show meal here, liked the menu, homemade fishermans pie was awesome 😋, will be back soon. Good job Bridge Inn 👍

Lovely Sunday lunch at The Bridge on Sunday. The meat on the lamb roast was absolutely beautiful, perhaps the best I've ever had?! The veggies were nice, the roasties were fair (I've never found a great roast potato yet with Sunday lunches...) Don't bother with the sides .. unless you really want to pay £4 for 2 tiny underwhelming stuffing balls 😂

I have previously had some lovely food at the Bridge…… have they changed hands……. The meal today (Sunday roast) was awful……. The beef was tough…… could have done better myself…….. I don’t normally leave reviews but it was that awful I feel compelled to……. £70+ for some I could have done much better myself…… AWFUL!!!!!

Very good all round would go again

The food was fantastic. Service could be a bit quicker, but they were very busy. Great vibe.

Food was amazing. And lovely and hot Wine good Service good. Thank u Quiet at 1pm when we arrived. Very lovely atmosphere

Went during re fit food lovely staff worked hard despite issues

An excellent place for a meal (we didnt eat this time) or drink by the river. Service excellent with well mannered staff. Thank you.

Cracking view, great food and nice setup. Great memories with great company 💙

I ordered the crab salad and so did my friend who was here From Australia. You would never have known it was a crab salad. I struggled to find any ? My friend agreed. My sister and her friend had whitebait, my sister said it was very strong. I did let the waiter know that we were not happy with the crab salad. It comes with no bread which I think should be included, the bread was £8 for six slices. That is ridiculous , anyway we did not have to pay for it as we told him how upset we were about the crab salad. Chips were lovely and cooked well. Also liked the padro peppers. But will not be returning.

Having been a customer for years, this recent visit was dreadful in all areas Menu was limited and vastly overpriced, food was disappointing with no effort, no cutlery or condiments and we had to keep going to try and ‘find’ a member of staff to keep asking for these and the bill etc The service was dreadful, not enough staff and an attitude they were being inconvenienced. Dirty wine glasses to which once mentioned we were passed a bunch of serviettes to clean them ourselves. It was a beautiful sunny day, the garden was packed but we left as we were just struggling to get served. We moved on somewhere else and sadly won’t be back again.

Lovely food friendly staff. Fresh and tasty food

Best mussels I've ever had. Service great.

Nice venu with good food. Went with a friend for Sunday lunch but we just ordered a small plate from the menu: crab salad which was delicious. The menu was short and with just a few options including the traditional Sunday roasts. Drinks were okay but I found it a bit expensive. Parking is outside the venue but be careful going in and out as it's located next to a busy roundabout in Shoreham by sea. The place definitely needs a cleaning to some spider webs on the lamps and windows. Overall a good place to visit.

Lunch time beer. Very nice out the back. Service, average. Not a lot of enthusiasm when talking to the barmaid!!

Visited with family and had a browse over the menu whilst having drinks. Decided not to eat here as the selection was very limited and the seats were dirty, tired and had Debris down the back of them. Didn't have much welcome interaction when arrived either. Personally if was up to me, I would of skipped drinks and walked out.. But others wanted to stop for a drink before sourcing food elsewhere.. Thankfully we did.. Went to Crown and Anchor down the road and spent over £100 on excellent food, service and atmosphere..

We loved the new steak offer. A great mixed starter, well cooked steak and dessert , at an all inclusive reasonable price. Fantastic service from the professional Sam. Thank you. We always return!

Very disappointed in the new menu. The chickpea and hallumi burgers have been removed leaving very few vegetarian options.. £17 for a squash curry is outrageous 😳 My friends steak came with just chips.. no tomato no slaw no mushroom.. There was no presentation either.. the steak was ontop of the chips. Very disappointed as previous meals were superb!

Brought drinks and picked up a menu for lunch, to find this was all that was available (see photo). I've been here multiple times so was excited to have a veggie burger again however my option's this time were very limited to either corn on the cob, a bowl of peppers or a curry for £17. Extremely disappointed by the lack of veggie options on the menu. We ended up leaving and going to another pub with a better menu. I really love The Bridge but the menu was such a let down.

Having used the bridge on many occasions for large family gatherings and as a couple looked forward to a visit back, disappointing on every level very limited menu no usual pub food, chose the burger came with skinny frozen chips no garnish of any kind,my wife chose the fish and chips fish half the size of our last visit with overdone potato chips and all prices had increased together with a £28 bottle of house wine completed our visit needless to say we will not be returning, such a shame used to be so good

Lovey staff and place for a drink and meal.

Came here for lunch today with my partner, we expected a different menu but didn’t realise they had just changed it yesterday but we was very pleased with the new menu. The food was delicious and very nicely presented, best food we’ve had in a long time. We got served by a young man on bar who was super friendly and helpful. Really recommend coming here lovely views in the garden and great vibes☺️

Went on a Sunday with family very limited menu some things sold out only real choice was fish and chips (no mushy or garden peas) or several roasts ,asked what was for dessert only had Brownie and ice cream or ice cream. The whole place needs refurbished floor boards in restaurant had holes in it and filthy we sat by coffee machine what was very noisy and under machine was dirty .Went into toilets and the smell of urine was unbearable .The outside which was really nice is now a dark wooden hut that looked as thought billy bodget had flung it up.Also watch your bill ours was outer paid by us but not noticed

It was disappointing to be charged a fiver for non alcoholic Guinness...pubs usually charge a lot less for this.

A real shame as it's such a great location by the river. Pub interior desperately needs a refurbishment, mens toilets were mostly out of order, decor jaded etc. Exterior is much better, sofas & cushions and lovely "Bridge" room and terrace. Food menu (on paper so looks hastily prepared) is much changed from our last visit last year and offers very limited choices, which was disappointing. Food was just OK , prices typical of most pubs, so doesn't offer great value really - we'd think again about revisiting for food! Apart from positives on location and external areas, the staff were excellent - friendly and attentive! All in all, a missed opportunity by Fullers Brewery to have something really special.

Burgers where so dry we left half of them gave them to the dogs on next table. As we where hungry and paid we ate some of it, Nothing in it just dry beef and dry chicken. No salad or any effort overcooked, burger buns where stale and dry, fries where cold. New chef I guess (wouldn't call this a chef...) Food used to be good here last year what a shame. Staff are great and outside is realy nice just pay for a decent chef!..

Good place to drink in the sunshine but does need a good clean to the chairs

A friendly pub in a great location. However, recently they have amended their menu and vastly reduced the number of options available and seem to have put prices up. Fish and chips (without any mushy peas, just battered fish and some chips) was £18 today!! It's such a shame as the previous offerings on the menu were amazing, and we always struggled with our decision due to so many good options. Also, the dessert menu was a chocolate brownie or a choice of several ice creams, which to me isn't much of a dessert menu... What was our go to "pub lunch" will now likely be avoided for food, which is a great shame.

I have eaten here many times on varied occasions.The food is always good.However,on a very hot Sunday in August,the menu seemed limited at the moment.So I had to decide to eat elsewhere after a drink.The outside patio is something else,very trendy and inviting.

The food was really nice you get a decent amount! And the staff was nice, I just didn’t like the atmosphere

Amazing gluten free Sunday roast

The restaurant menu is brilliant for gluten free choices Food was exceptional It made a nice change that every staff member was knowledgeable about allergies Sam looked after us and was very caring and re-assuring Very friendly staff and the Chef even came out to discuss how the food was prepared separately THANK YOU

Great vibe, lovely setting, great outside area. Dog friendly. Small car park tho

My husband & I went to The Bridge to meet up with my brother & sister in law, we had tasty food in a very comfortable, sunny atmosphere on the terrace. The staff were very polite & helpful.

Great public house/ restaurant, food was served hot and the ribs were Jucy and tender. Highly recommended

Excellent food, amazing scenery and gazebo/cocktail set up. Excellent local pub

Im personally not a burger fan and I find the plant based burgers too “ meaty”… as vegetarian for 22 years and vegans for 19 years… we’ve had good and bad vegan food. This chickpea burger was without doubt the best we’ve tasted. It was so so lovely. Not dry and full of flavour. The chips were cooked to perfection too and portion size not too big or snall. Service was friendly and food prompt. The views across the water were beautiful and we loved that it was dog friendly. A really great experience for us. We will be back.

Nice location. The interior of the restaurant / furnishings need attention. Staff pleasant. Food acceptable as reasonably priced and seemingly good quality.

A beautiful back drop to a lovely lunch in the comfort of indoor or outdoor seating. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, never rushing you to finish aswell as attentive when needed.

Grate pub. Awesome garden at rear. Definitely check it out.

Enjoyed our meals at the Bridge. Staff were friendly and atmosphere was good. Weather was brutal.

I've been here many times and it's a great place for a pint (and food sometimes) overlooking the water by the bridge in Shoreham. I just wish that they wouldn't play the music so loud! Not just us but loads of people were trying to find free tables away from the speakers. This was a Wednesday lunchtime, not a Friday night! Otherwise it's a great place for sure.

Came here for a coffee and was greeted by the loveliest men, Brad and Jack. They offered to take our drinks out to our table, were gentleman and made a fantastic pair to run the pub, almost like brothers. The garden was absolutely beautiful, partly covered and partly open with a beautiful view across the River Adur. Come here rain or shine, you have wind and rain protection and sun protection. It's a bonus for all in this place. Coffee options are a good range and are well priced. £3.25 for a massive flat white (not like those tiny cups you're given in some places). Thank you for a memorable visit Brad and Jack!

Lovely food, great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Food portions are huge and fantastic value for money. Highly recommended.

Great pub and lovely food. Could not fault the staff .. super evening

Popped in for a pint on a sunny afternoon with the dog. Welcomed with a dog treat which he refused, then a plate of roast beef which he only ate in private 🤦‍♂️ pint was great, service impeccable and comfy outdoor seating with river views, perfect 👌

I dropped my Wife and her friend last Thursday to have lunch.They could not stop talking about it .Fantastic food of top quality. Great atmosphere with outside seating with beautiful views.The staff and owner went over and above with Fantastic service.They have a cocktail bar .Can't wait to go back with her and try their steak night.

Had a lovely meal here last night - great service, really friendly staff and delicious food. A bit quiet but would definitely recommend as a place to eat with friends or family

We were greeted at the bar by very friendly staff, they showed us straight to the table we had booked. We were a party of 4, and there were 4 different Sunday roasts, so we each had a different meat roast……absolutely delicious. We ordered extra side dishes, they were very generously filled. Very happy

Decent food but pricey. It has a great view of the river. It also has free parking so that's super helpful. Would recommend.

Lovely place and lovely people behind the bar and food good for the money and love the football verry bussy and good people

Sunday roast not good at all. Nice seating outdoors.

Probably the best fish and chips in the kingdom! Really

Really attentive, friendly, welcoming staff and the food was delicious, will definitely be going back

We walked into the Bridge - with some friends, and as we have done for the last 20 years living in Shoreham, we walked through the pub and went to see if there were any tables free in the back garden. Before we got to the door. We heard someone in a raised voice say "excuse me...what are you doing? Can I help you?" We explained that we were going to see if there was a free table outside. The guy explained it was customary to greet staff in a pub before you go outside. I'm 53, It's not my first time in a pub. I didn't realise this was a formal requirement. All 6 of us were genuinely taken aback by the guys abruptness. So I can tell you that I'm not over reacting here. He said there was a sign at the bar telling people this. We asked where the sign was. It was a small A4 chalkboard sitting on top of the bar. We did not see it as there were people standing in front of it. Maybe have a second sign on the bar telling people not to stand in front of the other sign that's on the bar, oh hang on.... So I would just like to apologise to the guy (new owner?) for not reading the sign. We all genuinely missed it. I'm sorry that we walked into the pub without formally greeting the staff and I'm sorry that we went to walk out into the back garden. As we were made to feel so unwelcome we left, He gave us a very sarcastic goodbye. It was genuinely one of the most bizarre interactions I've had in terms of customer service. We are now taking a good hard look at our behaviour and reflecting on what we did. We're doing this at the pub next door, the Crown and Anchor. Oddly enough, the six of us just walked into the garden sat down and are now enjoying some beers and food. We didn't see any sign but we might have missed it. You might want to pop next door and tell them about the new rules. They don't seem to know about them. It's such a shame because it used to be a really friendly pub.

Fab place for food, friendly staff. I had seabass chefs special, 2 lovely big pieces of fish, lots of outdoor seating overlooking the water. Highly recommend

Lovely location with a really nicely done outside area, didn’t get a chance to have any food but drinks were nice. The real shining star was the staff, they were super fun and friendly and also helpful and made the whole experience even better

Came on Sunday lunchtime with family, tweens and dogs. Friendly staff and great roast dinners, beef was excellent and the pork belly was fantastic. Kids had chicken tenders, chunky chips and halloumi fries, big portions and needed help to finish them. Lovely outdoor area with plenty of space for everyone including a more sheltered heated area. I recommend this place, looks a little unloved at the entrance, but don't be put off going in.

Welcomed by very friendly staff, love this! A couple of us met for lunchtime drinks and some good food. We had a selection of starters rather than a dish each, and enjoyed sitting out the back which was great, with a great selection of covered and uncovered seating, looks good too. The interior desperately needs updating but I appreciate that it's not a simple, or cheap job, especially in these current times for pubs. The food was generally very good. We had the mussels which were great, and well presented, a great source and some crispy bread. We also had the chicken starter which was nice, with a lot of flavour on the outside of the chicken but not really in the chicken itself, still lovely though. The crispy calamari starter we ordered was more soggy than crispy which was a shame but it was still tasty and portion sizes were good (portion sizes with all the food were good), and some fries which were great. Two pints and plenty of food came to around £28. Overall a very good experience, we enjoyed our time chilling, chatting, eating and drinking. Once again I would like to point out that the customer service was superb, some eateries need to go down there for lessons. I would definitely go back, especially on a nice sunny day or evening.

Really lovely staff who looked after our table of 6 not so younguns like gold. Mum will never forget the young man who introduced her to her first Virgin Mary. Hugest fish Ive seen ever I think. Yummy. Thank you The Bridge!

Always a good pub to have dinner and a few drinks.

Lovely food and atmosphere, popped in for a sandwich which they didn't serve but had bar snacks instead.

The food and service staff were excellent , a very enjoyable meal for us both . Thank you

Good friendly service from all the staff. The manager Danny was very helpful when booking and on the day facilitating us at a table outside even though a room had been set aside for us inside. The food was good. No complaints at all. Would be happy to go again.