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

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The Riverside Inn

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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 meal and staff very pleasant, flick was very helpful. Nice and clean grounds with nice play equipment for the chicken.  Well definitely be going again and recommend it for families with children

Sunday carvery

Visited here today with my partner and two children, staff were really friendly and helpful. I had the fish and chips which was the best i’ve ever had, the batter was quite dark but extremely tasty! my partners put on some weight recently and is on a diet so he had the greek salad which he loved. All in all a great visit, beautiful location and my kids loved the new play area!

Amazing fish and chips

I booked this place based the distance from the university, which is less than 5 minutes drive. The staff and the food were absolutely fantastic. The area is absolutely stunning. The room was well presented and equipped with hair dryer, iron and ironing board, additional heater, sanitiser, tea, coffee, fridge (stocked with water and milk), smart  tv, WiFi access, additional blankets and fan, even an umbrella. The room was clean and the bed was really comfy. I would have given 5 stars however the rooms are units that are accessed is via outside, which is not a problem but we drove in the evening to Bath and when we arrived back the path by the river was dark and we had to use the torch on our phones. The public bar closed at 9pm, I believe later at weekends. Maybe this was due to the time of year we went. On booking.com it says checkin is till 10pm, I’m not sure how you would check-in, if the bar was closed. We would definitely stay again. Like I said the staff were lovely and couldn’t help enough. Faith was very helpful. You had the impression the team was a family that cared about what they did.

Ideal place to stay near Bath Spa University Newton Campus

We visited The Riverside because it is dog friendly.
The booking was done online, a very easy procedure.
When we arrived we were the only table reserved for lunch,  immediate thoughts are ones of concern. We were warmly greeted by the staff who explained that all orders were taken at the bar. Also explained that outside in the patio area was water for the dog and dog biscuits.
The food was very good, I had mutton curry with rice and salad, very tasty. Two ordered fish and chips which again looked and tasted good. The other two dishes nachos and chicken also enjoyed. 
We were the main customers and even though the place was empty did not disappoint at all.
Great venue for dog lovers and in our opinion great food. Also superb position alongside the river.

Dog friendly lunch.

My husband and I stayed 1 night in room 1. 

The room - We had room 1 which backs on to the pub and has a pineapple theme which I love. It was mostly spotless. The only concern was tv remote that was a bit dirty in between the buttons and the bird ornament that was very dusty. That said everything else was beautifully clean. There is a mini fridge with complimentary water and lots of fresh milk. Plenty of tea and coffee. There is plenty of hanging space and a shelf to pop clothes on. The room was quite warm but they provide a fan. I found it was enough to open the little windows. If you are in need there is also a separate plug in radiator as well as a large one on the wall. There is also a complimentary umbrella which is a lovely touch. 

The bathroom - Very clean. Decent size shower. Complimentary shower gel (I’m grateful for as I’d forgotten mine). The towels are very clean but seen better days and were a bit small and thread bare. Still, served a purpose. 

The sleep - This is the only area I’d really mark down. The bed is 2 singles together which gives a lovely size but the mattresses are quite soft and there was a hard lump down the middle where they were attached. The pillows, again, thin and a bit past their use by date. The bedding was very clean. It was blissfully quiet. 

The breakfast - You ore order the night before and have to give a set time you want to eat. I don’t have a problem with that. Limited choice but again, was ok with me. We had full English which was lovely. 

Overall- A good stay. Good value for money. Great staff and service. I would stay here again but would need a different or new bed and pillows.

Riverside loveliness

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.

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