Ye Olde Bridge Inn

What it’s like

A dog-friendly country pub near Sherwood Forest with a kids' play area, Sunday roasts and an outdoor cinema doing musicals.

This is a proper pub meal out rather than an activity centre, but there's a children's play area outside so you're not stuck at the table the whole time. The site also lists family events, character brunches and an outdoor cinema showing musicals, so it's worth a look at what's on before you go if you want to time it right.

Food runs pub classics: pies, tapas, pizzas, burgers, and the Sunday roast, which they say is their most popular day and the one they push hardest to book ahead for. Food service is 10am to 8.30pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 9pm Saturday, and 12pm to 7pm on Sunday, with the bar itself open later. They cater for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free, but say to flag allergies when you book or order so they can do it properly.

Dogs are welcome in the bar areas, the dining domes and outside, with water bowls put out in those spots, and it's about 15 minutes from Sherwood Forest if you fancy a walk either side of lunch. There's on-site parking plus an overflow field for busy periods, which tells you weekends and events can get properly full.

Booking isn't compulsory but they're pretty clear that walk-ins only work "where space allows", and for weekends, Sunday roasts or events they want you booked in to guarantee a table. Beyond the family stuff there's a private hire room called The Stables for birthdays, weddings, baby showers and corporate events, plus live music in the bar on Fridays and acoustic sets or Pizza & Sax evenings out on the terraces through summer.

What’s on here

• THU29

  Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass

  A Charlotte Tilbury masterclass at Ye Olde Bridge Inn on Thursday 29 October.

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• MON2

  A Night of Clairvoyance

  An evening of clairvoyance at Ye Olde Bridge Inn on Monday 2 November.

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• THU26

  Festive Wreath Workshop

  A festive wreath-making workshop at Ye Olde Bridge Inn in Oxton this November.

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Facilities

Need to know

Booking

Advance booking recommended, especially for weekends, Sunday roasts, and events

Parking

On-site parking available. Overflow field parking for busy periods and events

Food

Pub food including pies, tapas, Sunday roasts, pizzas, burgers and catering

Dogs

Well-behaved dogs welcome in all bar areas, dining domes and outside

• Sunday roast is their busiest service, so booking ahead is the safer bet
• Outdoor seating is popular in summer but they don't take reservations for it
• Live music in the bar every Friday, plus acoustic sets and Pizza & Sax evenings on the terraces in summer
• Overflow field parking kicks in during busy periods and events

Plan your visit

Areas to explore

• Children's Play Area

  outdoors

  Outdoor children's play area at the pub, mentioned as beer garden & children's play area.

Experiences

• Dome Dining Pods

  Private heated dining domes with fairy lights and bluetooth music for private dining occasions.

• Outdoor Cinema

  Outdoor cinema in the garden where guests can watch a musical or film under the stars.

Also on site

• The Stables

  Private event space converted from stables and old barns, seats up to 40, capacity 60, with private bar, bathrooms and bifold doors.

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