Ridleys on the River
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About Ridleys on the River
Ridleys on the River is a bar and pub on Bridge Street in Bridgnorth, set next to the River Severn with a Sri Lankan buffet option that can be arranged with the owner. The kitchen leans towards fast food, running items like Ceylon black pork curry, Piri Piri chicken skewers and crispy chicken tenders alongside the buffet. The format works as both a daytime pub and a bar in the evening, and the space includes a virtual darts setup for groups looking for something to do alongside a meal. Dogs are welcome throughout, fitting the locals' pub feel of the room. Booking posture and hours are handled at the front of the house, with the team taking reservations for the Sri Lankan buffet and walk-ins the rest of the time.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
72 dishes- Beef Lasagna
- Home Cured Ham, Egg & Fries
- Battered Chicken Strips
- Battered Vegan Chicken Strips
- Creamy Garlic Mushrooms & Toasted Baguette
- Creamy Vegan Garlic Mushrooms & Toasted Baguette
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention ceylon black pork curry, piri piri chicken skewers, crispy chicken tenders and virtual darts.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention ceylon black pork curry, piri piri chicken skewers, crispy chicken tenders and virtual darts.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the riverside setting as the chief draw, with several describing it as a great spot by the River Severn and one noting the lovely view from the venue. Close behind, reviewers return for the food, praising dishes by name: a Sunday visitor raves about the Ceylon black pork curry, calls the Piri Piri chicken skewers gorgeous, and praises the crispy chicken tenders as tender and delicately spiced, while one diner found the cheese and onion lunch cob to be of dreadful quality, describing it as a few thin slices of rubbery cheese on bread with chutney. Staff warmth is another recurring theme, with several reviewers noting a welcoming host who sat and chatted and a kind-hearted owner who stayed open past closing to cook a meal. A few also point out the darts setup hidden in the back as a fun touch. One group visiting on a Saturday afternoon felt a little out of place among the vocal locals and stopped after one drink.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the riverside setting as the chief draw, with several describing it as a great spot by the River Severn and one noting the lovely view from the venue. Close behind, reviewers return for the food, praising dishes by name: a Sunday visitor raves about the Ceylon black pork curry, calls the Piri Piri chicken skewers gorgeous, and praises the crispy chicken tenders as tender and delicately spiced, while one diner found the cheese and onion lunch cob to be of dreadful quality, describing it as a few thin slices of rubbery cheese on bread with chutney. Staff warmth is another recurring theme, with several reviewers noting a welcoming host who sat and chatted and a kind-hearted owner who stayed open past closing to cook a meal. A few also point out the darts setup hidden in the back as a fun touch. One group visiting on a Saturday afternoon felt a little out of place among the vocal locals and stopped after one drink.
Featured reviews
- Sarah Day
“Avoid the lunch cobs - absolutely awful quality. Cheese and onion cob is afew very thin slices of the most tasteless rubbery cheese and a dollop of a spicy chutney. Basically it’s the contents of a cheese burger with the patty taken out . They make it as cheaply as possible and sell for £4.50. Of course if you want a pint and a packet of crisps it’s a bargain at £8.80 !! Dreadful”
- Dave Williams
“We called in on a Sunday just as they were closing but bless their souls they stayed open and cooked food for us as well as having a couple of drinks. The Ceylon black pork curry was amazing! The Piri Piri chicken skewers were gorgeous and the crispy chicken tenders so tender and delicate spicing! We will be back next year and have already arranged with the owner to have a Sri Lankan buffet!! We can’t wait, thank you!”
- James Dell
“Bit of a locals place. Not made to feel unwelcome, but felt a little out of place..lots of vocal locals, and not much space made it a one drink stop”
- David Hodgetts
“Excellent pub and great view by the river, staff was very friendly and prices are very reasonable would 100% recommend.”
- Lance Quirico
“We dropped in for a drink on Saturday afternoon. The host sat and chatted to us for a few minutes and made us very welcome, sharing her background and ours.”
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Live music
Amenities
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Happy hour drinks
- Highlights· 8
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridleys on the RiverReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.4249 | — | £10–20 | ceylon black pork curry, piri piri chicken skewers, crispy chicken tenders |
| The BoatyardWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.5442 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | pizzas, riverside beer garden, Copenhagen dog |
| The Garden Bar at Bridgnorth ClubGood for kids | 4.770 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | dog-friendly beer garden, live music and DJ nights, private party hosting |
| The Old CastleReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,432 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | thai green curry, steak baguette, ploughman's lunch |
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