Name: The Riverside Inn
Address: The Shallows, Saltford, Saltford, Saltford, BS31 3EZ, United Kingdom
Rating: 7

Smoke-free property

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No elevators

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Free Wi-Fi

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Parking

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

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Contactless check-in and/or check-out

Individually packaged food

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At the guest house

Bristol Airport

Gloucestershire Airport

The Riverside Inn

Saltford

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wired-internet-access

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sauna

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Very disappointed. The lady that checked us in made us feel like we had put her out. The room smelt musky, there were 2 dehumidifiers on the windowledge. The breakfast options were very limited & the full english wasn't that nice. There wasn't any atmosphere in the place whatsoever. Luckily we found a lovely place up the road to have our evening meal. I did put all of this on a review on booking.com The manager called me to say they normally get top marks & really good reviews. I found myself apologising to her for my views. On reflection I find this a bit intimidating!

Disappointing

We went for a ladies who do lunch following good review in the local press.  Very disappointing with the service and the food.  There was a wake on in the adjoining room and a wedding reception being prepared in the other room.  At no time were we made to feel welcome, neither person serving smiled, the scampi was not appealing as overcooked and the sausages were deep fried and not pleasant.   Fully understand why table tabs are not available.  All in all very disappointing lunch out.   Cannot recommend unfortunately.  As an aside downstairs was blocked off and wondered if this is a permanent thing and used for guests only but could not find anyone to ask

Disappointing in both food and service

Loads of visits here at weekends to the pub because of Dads boat moored in the marina.
Never stayed here though until recently and wouldn’t return.
We had breakfast it was ok.
I do agree that the location is good for Bath and had a great meal there.

Ok for a 1 night stay

I chose this establishment as it was quite near to where I was heading for in bath and wanted an overnight stop.  A very scenic place with the canal and a weir alongside the place.
I had the single bed and shared bathroom which was more than ample for me.  A good night's sleep was had and due to my hearing impairment I asked for someone to wake me up at 8am as I can't hear any alarms.
Excellent breakfast (photo attached).  Had orange juice and tea as well.
The licensee, Holly, was very good and assisted me with any queries I had.
I would recommend this place if one's going to Bath.  Free parking and wifi included but please note that your vehicle needs to be registered in the bar first.

Excellent location for accommodation

The recently refurbished room overlooking the river was tastefully decorated and comfortable. The cleanliness and presentation was impeccable. 
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Sunday carvery was very good and good value.
Upgrading work seemed to be nearing completion in September’23 and did not detract from our enjoyment of the place.

Good accommodation at a good price

Superb location, room spotlessly clean and lovingly decorated, good bed, nice bathroom, delicious breakfast. The entire property covers a large area and is very well maintained. A good alternative if you want to visit Bath. The bus stop is nearby and the bus runs every 20 minutes. 

A wonderful accommodation for a stay in tranquil surroundings close to a great city

Went here for a meal with friends after being disappointed elsewhere. The staff were really helpful and efficient, especially Holly who helped with special dietary requirements. Cleanliness really first class! I always judge a place by the loos! Thank you for a lovely, value for money lunch.

Lovely lunch / lovely staff

Lovely location shame about the lack of staff, went there for a drink and some food when arriving we were asked if we had booked a table where we replied no, she said that’s fine just order at the bar, no food served to the park due to the staff shortages which was fine as we were told we can sit in the outback for food. We then went to the bar to order the children food to be told sorry we can’t serve you food if you haven’t prebooked a table, thank you for not advising us of this when we arrived. Poor chap behind the bar was the only oneserving drinks and food so queues are horrendous both up and downstairs, such a shame as the place, as I said is lovely but management really need to address these issues as it’s losing them a lot of custom

A warm sunny afternoon off exploring led us to Saltford on the A4 between Bristol and Bath.  We turned down Norman Road which leads onto Saltford’s old high street.  From there we took The Shallows which follows the River Avon downstream back towards Bristol.  We were just continuing to explore the area and at this stage we hadn’t, as yet, encountered this Inn.

Parking at the Riverside Inn would not have been a problem as, a bit further-on, there is the Inn’s private carpark with an entrance off-of The Shallows.  We had parked on the limited on-road parking located just where the river is closest to the The Shallows road.  There is also a free off-road carparking area a few metres further-on from where we parked.

We walked along the grass verge, past some lovely-looking residential riverside properties and past the Saltford Brass Mill.  It was at that point that we saw the Inn.  Just past the Brass Mill there is a narrow public footpath from The Shallows that leads to the riverbank and then onto the Inn itself.  A pleasant walk (but watch out for the nettles).

The Inn is quite extensive offering a considerable number of tables (we saw numbering of over 360).  There is a shaded patio area near the rear entrance to the ground floor bar, that overlooks the river and weir.  Further-on the public footpath passes a kids patio, and large up-market venue room and outdoor space, ideal for weddings, wakes and birthday celebrations.

We back-tracked and ventured inside the ground floor bar; my immediate reaction was, that it was a bit gloomy.  I ordered a dry white wine for myself; no wine list available, but the barman offered a Chilean Sauvignon Blanc.  That is a no: as I have yet to find a Tarapacá offered in any pub; and when drinking Chilean Sauvignon Blanc that is the only one I like.  The offer of an Italian Pinot Grigio was far better, and I had a 175ml glass costing circa £7.

My Partner wanted an Americano Coffee with hot milk.  The request was accepted, but the vending machine didn’t have a button for ‘Americano’.  I asked if there was a button for an ‘Expresso’, the barman confirmed it did, so asked him to press that button and then add hot water (a button for which was available on the vending machine).  He obviously didn’t know what an Americano Coffee was!  Adding hot milk was another ‘no button’ problem: so he kindly went upstairs (presumably to the kitchen) to get some.  The coffee was ready at last, but it was practically tasteless and only warm at best.  Oh dear, oh dear.

We sat outside in the last of the sunshine of the afternoon, and enjoyed some of the views along the river, and the hills of Kelston beyond.  By the time we made the 20 minute drive home it was completely clouded-over.

No ‘Americano’ button

Went there with my partner to meet family in the pub garden. Noticed I had to register my partners car in the pub. As not to get a fine for parking. Which I thought I did bought two drinks at the bar with cash sat in garden with family. Bought another drink for the family using cash. Today the 6th of April I get a fine fron parking Eye for 100 pounds. For not registering the car. Which I thought I did. As you do not get no print out to put in the car. I rang the Riverside pub asking for there help. Which was a waste of time. As I payed by cash and I can't remember what we all had to drink. They said there is nothing they can do. We were all going to book a Carvery meal for this Sunday. But we won't be doing that now. In case I get another 100 pound fine. And will never go here again.

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