The Bridgewater

Having morphed from a Palladium cinema and Somerfield supermarket in it’s previous incarnations, this place stands proudly like a lighthouse for the local indigenous drinkers.
A £800,000 investment by the Barracuda group (one of the UK’s fastest growing bar operator) that has given the local night-​life a facelift since September 2006 when it opened.
Most of you should know what to expect from Barracuda and the Bridgewater is a typical prototype of Varsity bars and Smith & Jones joints, with woody interiors, plenty of sitting space and lots of choice at the bar.
Most of the locals pack this place out and it is populated throughout the day, from breakfast til last orders.
The trendiest place in town and, despite the presence of numerous pubs in the area, not suffering from much competition.
If you are in the area, then pop in for a pint.

I think I am being somewhat generous in even giving this place 2 stars. Yes the décor is ok and the prices are decent but there I run out of positive things to say. I used to go there with my Dad sometimes for lunch and on a good day the food was average. On a bad day. well stock up on the Immodium! My partner and I went in on a Saturday night, quickly had one drink and left. If you like being in a pub full of under-​age girls who giggle and screech then you will LOVE this place!