The
Bridge Inn
Lower Tatham, Lancaster LA2 8NL
Tel: 015242 21326
Two linked buildings, one dating
from 1642, the other from 1744, make up the Bridge Inn, a
grand old hostelry which in coaching days was known as the
Bridge End. The white-painted, slate-roofed exterior promises
a wealth of character within, and that's exactly what the
visitor will find in the bar, the snug, the non-smoking main
restaurant, and the upstairs dining room. There's also a
spacious beer garden looking out across peaceful, unspoilt
countryside.
The pub is run with notable flair
and style by Peter and Bernadette Williams who took over here
in March 2005.
They
serve excellent food with a menu ranging from freshly-made
sandwiches and appetisers such as crispy chicken dippers,
through salads and vegetarian dishes, to hearty main courses
such as The Bridge game pie, local gammon steak and home-made
lasagne. Wine is available by the bottle or glass. The inn has
its own off-road parking and also a caravan park with space
for five vehicles with electric hook-up, a disposal area and
running water caravanners can use the inn's toilet facilities.
Lower Tatham itself is notable for its ancient stone bridge,
the 13th century church of St Mary of Antioch and Hornby
Castle which was famously painted by JMW Turner.