The Bridge Inn

A gem of a hotel. I booked a night here as a winter treat and we weren't disappointed. ||We enjoyed gorgeous cullen skink and a beer in the cosy bar before a long walk along the canal. Too cold to sit outside but there's lots of outdoor space.||The room was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.||Our evening meal was superb and the restaurant has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Breakfast was HUGE so might go for the small plate next time.||All staff were very professional, attentive and warm.||We'll definitely return in the summer and hopefully enjoy a few drinks in the sun.

We had a wonderful stay at The Bridge Inn in Ratho this past September. This charming canal-side inn is a hidden gem just outside Edinburgh and near the airport, offering the perfect blend of peaceful countryside atmosphere and excellent hospitality. Our room was comfortable and nicely decorated with lovely views of the Union Canal. The inn has that cozy, traditional Scottish pub feel that makes you instantly feel comfortable and at home. The location right on the canal made for a truly serene setting, especially waking up to the peaceful waterside views. One of the highlights of our stay was our leisurely walk along the Union Canal towpath. The canal walk from Ratho is absolutely beautiful, with tranquil waters reflecting the sky and lush greenery lining the path. We strolled for miles, enjoying the peaceful countryside, watching narrowboats glide by, and spotting ducks and swans along the way. It was the perfect way to unwind and escape the bustle of the city while still being so close to Edinburgh. Dinner at The Bridge Inn's restaurant was fantastic! The menu featured delicious Scottish fare with a modern twist, all made with fresh, quality ingredients. We enjoyed Steak pie and Fish & Chips. The atmosphere in the restaurant was warm and inviting, with attentive service from the friendly staff who made excellent recommendations. The combination of comfortable accommodation, stunning canal-side location, wonderful walks, and excellent dining made our stay at The Bridge Inn truly memorable. It's an ideal spot for anyone looking to experience the Scottish countryside while staying close to Edinburgh and to the airport.

Arrived late in the evening, between 10 pm and 10:30. Received a very warm welcome. My bag was carried upstairs for me. There was time to have a pint in the bar before we went to bed (it was Saturday). The Inn and the room were very clean and comfortable. Big modern bathroom. Lovely view of canal. Fantastic full breakfast with a number of choices, including vegetarian and lighter options. Wish I had been there on a sunny day, to enjoy the deck and lawn. We will stay here again when we need a place close to the airport (but no noise!)

Bridge Inn is a lovely gathering point for a family lunch. Plenty parking and a scenic spot beside the canal towpath. The Inn itself is quaint. The menu though not extensive has tasty dishes. We were a party of six and all enjoyed our dishes. Alex, our main server, was friendly and efficient ,as were all staff members. Do pre book as a popular venue. We will return.

The Bridge Inn Ratho is a great old school Inn, as we all know; old school is the best. A welcoming warmth and vibe as soon as you enter this lovely old Canal pub. Great beers, excellent wine list and fine food sum up the important stuff first. The Sunday lunch is fabulous, proper roasts and magic, tender, pink beef. The steak pie is a must, again old school, a pie that would make Jeremy Lee sing merrily, it rocked. Very comfy beds and big warm showers too. I could go on. Great place. Staff superb; helpful, efficient & friendly, as I say, great place.

We had a great experience at the Bridge Inn. Complementary shuttle was great, very friendly and helpful driver. Food was lovely, service excellent. We ate in the evening, and then returned in the morning for breakfast due to the evening experience. All staff were great. Many thanks. Will return again when we are in the area.

We went here fir dinner while staying in the area. We both had the soup to start, which was delicious, followed by pie of the day. This came with mixed veg and chunky chips. It was very nice but could have benefited from some gravy. Good friendly service.

Lunch today in the Garden at the Bridge Inn. We were a very large family group of multiple generations ( carnage!). The staff were fantastic, really friendly, patient and efficient. They coped so well with us ( no one stayed in their seats, the kids kept running off to the park it was chaos!). Everyone enjoyed their food, the portions were generous ( especially kids) the chips were amazing crispy and hot. All in all an excellent experience all round.

Stayed here our last night in Scotland and had the best experience. They only have 4 rooms and they are beautifully kept. You're right next to the canal and the sight of swans is magical. The staff there is attentive and truly friendly wanting your experience to be great. Their restaurant is very popular and after having dined there I can see why. The bangers and mash is delicious. They gravy is flavorful and the mashed potatoes are silky. The steak pie was probably the best we had tasted in all of our Scotland visit. We were ashamed to not be able to finish it all due to being full. Their sticky toffee pudding was also fabulous. We got their small plate and could have licked the cup clean it that good. If you can, this is a great place to visit and try

Delightful restaurant located next to a picturesque canal. Food was very tasty and well presented. We were very happy to find this place

We stayed one night at the Bridge Inn Ratho in the Baird Room- an adorable room with two cozy twin beds, and an old fashioned claw foot bathtub (No shower-but they provide all the bath products to entice you to relax in the tub!) The Bridge Inn overlooks the Union Canal, and we could watch the canal boats tie up outside our window for the night with boaters on their way to the pub. The pub on site is excellent-and we decided to have a nice dinner at the Inn, and it was wonderful! We ordered the steak dinner, and the chicken with leeks dinner-both perfectly prepared! Don't worry about being too full for dessert-they have a "mini dessert" menu with smaller portion sizes to try, we had the sticky toffee pudding-so good! Breakfast is provided in the dining room offering every option to tempt you from healthy oats and yogurt, to French toast with local made fruit compote (my favorite!). As our stay was right before the holidays, they had their Holiday Event Menu out for 2023 with special events for New Years and Breakfast with Santa for the little ones. It was an excellent stay with very friendly service!

We were staying up the road and walked through the village to stop in for dinner. There were eight of us but they were able to accommodate thankfully. The food was simple and delicious. Service was everything you would expect from a village restaurant. Can't wait to get back to Scotland and would definitely return to the Inn.

Excellent quality of food and drink. The service by a trainee was great. Love the sunny ambiance and location on the canal. This out of the way place is well worth any effort to get there. Look forward to going back when next in Scotland. Well done folks!

Another lunch stop on the way out of Edinburgh, I had never been to Ratho before but my colleague recommended the Bridge Inn for lunch. We arrived at 2.35pm knowing that they stopped lunch service at 3pm, but they were more than happy to accommodate us - probably as we were clearly starving! We managed to secure a seat by the window, which allowed us to watch the manoeuvring of canal tour boats going on right outside while we waited for food. You can hire canal boats Both of us opted for the battered fish, chips and mushy peas (large). A good choice it was too; the fish was huge and very fresh, it was so crumbly that it was hard to get it on the fork, even with the batter coating. Reasonably priced, great pub food, nice atmosphere. Love it.

Arranged a night out with friends and took them to our local restaurant. I've eaten here once before about 5 years ago and enjoyed it, so hoped it hadn't lost its mojo. The location needs little commentary - it's a cracking spot right next to canal so really pretty. Food was really great. Had scallops for starter, perfectly cooked venison to follow and an old favourite- sticky toffee pudding. All of it was delicious with great sides and sauces. Was really impressed and really reasonably priced. A gem of a restaurant.

We had an amazing dinner of fish and chips, steak and ale pie special, paired with local beer. 14 pounds for large fish and chips, 14 pounds for pie special- totally worth it! So fresh, very homemade. LOVELY people. The bartender and our waitress were very patient with us Texans and also very attentive despite it being quite full. We didn't have a reservation but they were able to squeeze us in what looked like the only open table on a Wednesday night around 7:30 pm. Might would suggest a reservation if you know you want to go here.

Second or third time at the Bridge Inn now, and it is always great. I come here when cycling, as they cater to groups, have a varied and extensive menu and are always really friendly and flexible. I usually opt for the cullen skink as it is just divine, but never forget the epic and enormous onion rings. If the weather's good then you can sit outside and watch the world go by and admire the canal. Comes highly recommended, especially if you're on a bike.

For what it is (country pub type place) I really like this place! The food portions are huuuuuge, the pies ginormous and flaky! Yum! Clearly homemade. The service I found exceptional, very friendly and attentive. They certainly know how to endear themselves to customers. As a pit stop during a summer walk along the canal this is exactly the type of place you want to go to. It has a lovely beer garden area out the back. Must remember this place for the summer months.

This is a nice pub and a very good restaurant. I would rate them as the finest choice in the area. I visit frequently, staying at the Dalmahoy, so the location in Ratho is quite convenient. Although the restaurant atmosphere is casual, I feel quite comfortable taking clients to the Bridge Inn for business dinners and lunches. The food is quite good, the staff friendly and responsive. Service might be a little slow compared to typical pubs, though I would not characterize their food as pub-grub, and would not characterize the atmosphere as fast-pace, fast food. Its more relaxed and conducive to socializing with guests. I wouldn't recommend the Bridge Inn if you're in a hurry. Very good mainstays at the Bridge Inn are the Fish & Chips, the Cullen skink, and Lamb trio. They also have gluten-free offerings that are quite good as well. They have weekly specials that do not disappoint. Last week I had a venison dish with tenderloins and a venison croquette that was very tasty. (The tenderloin was as toothsome as a filet [mignon] with a hint of venison.)

"There is a good tradition of love and hate; stayin' by the fireside.." Hey Tanita Tikaram, your lyrics just about sum up my experience of The Bridge Inn. Well, hate is a rather strong word in this instance, but otherwise, these lyrics are perfect! Our first visit was true love - we didn't want a big lunch (although it was Sunday, and the Roast Pork was tempting the SR); so settled for a couple of cheeky lemonades and a snack. For the boy, this was a mightily packed chicken and bacon sandwich with shoestring fries; for me it was (what I thought was a salad) roast vegetables, ciabatta and beetroot hummous. Well, the sandwich paled into insignificance to my vegetable sharing platter (not a salad, as it turned out) - a pile of warm, grilled vegetables, sliced and toasted mini ciabatta and a pot of the purpl-iest hummous I have ever seen. Melt in the mouth too, the beetroot serving as a gently earthy undertone to the traditional chickpea and garlic mix. I had assumed I would just snack a little bit on the hummous... when in reality, I wolfed every single bit down. Having had such a good meal, we returned with my parents a few weeks later. I had, at my first visit, noted that there wasn't a massive non-meat selection, but had forgotton this in my post-hummous comedown (2 of said options contained egg, which I'm not a fan of, so narrowed my options further). When we got to the restaurant and saw the menu, I remembered. While my parents and the SR tucked into steak pie of gigantic proportions, and my mother into a beautifully presented trio of lamb, I had a rather more forlorn looking bowl of chickpea curry, with not even a garnish to cheer it up. To say, it tasted of disappointment and I secretly wished I'd ordered the vegetable platter again. One side note: the restaurant is popular, and as a result, can be extremely loud - we struggled to hear each other talk, making the Silent Reviewer even more silent than he normally is. I left a comment card at the end, as I felt so disappointed and it seemed to me that there was a significant difference in the meat and non meat based options, in presentation and flavour. The owners called my mother back (I'd left her name, rather than mine, as I know she would return for the roast) and followed up on my criticisms. And that, my friends, is how you get a 4th star - food is good, but customer service can create memories for far longer. If we return, I hope that feedback turns into action.

This place has been bigged up..it won a couple of awards apparently..so we were expecting a lot out of this place. It didn't disappoint. I had good old bangers & mash (they breed the pigs they serve). The kids had fish & chips (real fish). Husband had lamb which was good (though I think he liked the pork sausages more). We shared a brownie for dessert - it was like warm fudge cake - delicious - with a scoop of the creamiest vanilla ice cream. Our youngest was having a bad night but the staff were all happy to help me calm her down (which she did, long enough for us to eat dessert). The fireplaces were lit & it had a warm & cosy atmosphere. It's on a canal (we couldn't see anything outside by 6pm) but apparently it's a gorgeous setting. The food is pub food done really well. The place is warm & cosy...we'll be back in summer to check it again for sure!

After a long walk along the Union Canal, there's no greater pleasure than spying the Bridge Inn. A buzzing hub of the local community, rarely have we dined in an atmosphere so alive with lively chatter. It can be relied upon to provide hearty fare and a friendly welcome. Overall, we said: "this place seems like a good pub. They do nice food, good portions, decent prices and had a convivial atmosphere that is what I would want in my local, and should I find myself back in Ratho, I certainly wouldn't be averse to popping back in."

Nice Village Pub Cycled out to Ratho from Fountain park on the Easter weekend and stopped off here for a bowl of soup before heading back. They had obviously been quite busy for the Bank Holiday lunch, and the staff had that look of fear in their eyes when I walked in - "oh no, more customers, haven't we done enough today?!" - they didn't really say that! They were quite pleasant, if a little rough around the edges. Food took its time, but was obviously home-made, try the Onion Rings, they were pretty special. I know a lot of people who love this place, but it has yet to win me over, though it is certainly the best option in Ratho..... Straight forward semi modern deco, with a nice beer garden and a balcony looking over the Canal.

Tasty British cooking created with flair.... We visited during the week for dinner only and the place was full, which was a good sign. The proprietor met us at the door and apologised for problems we had encountered trying to make a booking as they had had a power cut earlier in the day and the phones had stopped working. We ordered drinks at the bar, I had an excellent draft pint of amber ale, whilst they quickly laid a table up for us. The venue has undergone some serious remodeling and the new bar area has an open fire, but there is also a separate quieter bar, again with an open fire in the seperate restaurant area. The decor and lighting style created a pleasant ambiance. The menu is inspired by many local food suppliers, the inns own pigs and 12 month year round vegetable garden, and it was most impressive. I had scallops and black pudding to start with and they were presented in a creative way. For my main course I went for the pork belly, which also came with some pork meat, home made baked beans and apple sauce, all getting 10/10. The addition of twice fried chips were good, but I felt the thick potato wedge style chips could have been a little crisper. However I consumed everything presented to me. My dining companions had a wood pigeon appetiser which was thought to be excellent, and a smoked salmon tartar, which was very tasty, but was not prepared in a minced tartar style, but simply served in small pieces of smoked salmon. The dining room had a lively atmosphere, but was not too noisy and we all had a great evening.

Food was exceptional, service was great and the biggest issue was that there was too much to choose from to eat.

The Bridge Inn was always the place to go and for a couple of years i made sure I went at least once a month. The friendly atmosphere and warm environment made it cosy and welcoming even on the coldest winter day, there was none of the 'forced' atmosphere that a lot of chain pubs have and the smiles from the staff were genuine. Sunday lunch in here although expensive is still worth it and the portions will have you undoing your top button. The bar has always kept a good selection of wines rather than your usual plonk or table wine. However, about 3 years ago it changed hands (so I'm told) and since then the food midweek has been variable. Before you could always rely on it being lovely. Now it varies from lovely to plain disgusting midweek. Yet weekends the food is lovely. I'm guessing they have a different chef during the week. This is the place to take your parents or your grandparents, although children are welcome its not tolerated to let them run riot. Its a quiet atmosphere and the patronage want it kept that way.

Love the restaurant here, they offer smaller portions on some of their mains too. Spacious, great service and a great menu. Wine list too. Mains cost around £12-£20 (from memory), I'll take my family here when they come up to visit next.

Fantastic location with the most wonderful views. Only 4 rooms at the inn, so you get a lot of attention and service. The staff is so friendly and the food is brilliant. The inn keeper Chris, waiter Wil and Bar tender Naomi really looked after us.

Just had a very pleasant evening with a large group (30+). Despite the large group, food came out in a timely fashion and more importantly was pretty good.

Great place to go for a meal or just a coffee and cake. but it is a bit pricey. The people are very friendly and helpful. If you have the money I would recommend this place

We went here for a family lunch today to celebrate my Mother in Laws 73rd birthday! We were disappointed to say the least! We ordered our drinks and they took quite a while to come.Then after a good while the waitress came to take our food order. A couple of us ordered mussels as a starter and finger bowls, bread and butter were duly brought to accompany these. We waited and wairted then started on the bread and buttter! Eventually the starters arrived and they were fine but after a further wait they cleared the plates and then.... You guessed a lengthy wait for our mains! The "Special" Roast Lamb was far from Special! It was mediocre to say the least! Actually I must say the veg were cooked to perfection and the yorkshire pud was fine! My sister in law had the battered fish, sad to say the batter was floppy and soggy! All in all it wasn't cheap and it wasn't good! To be fair I saw fish and chips coming out later and it looked much better! The staff were obviously under pressure and far from happy as one of our party had his head bitten off when he asked for vinegar for his chips! Have to say it didn't even appear to be so busy that it would cause problems! Would think twice about visiting here again!!!

I had a chicken and leek pie that was fantastic, the crust was very buttery and flaky. They have their own garden so they used many super local ingredients.

"The Bridge Inn at Ratho near Edinburgh airport is a swish refurbished hotel. BUT! Don't go near their boat luncheons on the historic Union canal. Don't touch them with a barge pole! The big yin wearing a "Boss" button is the master of disaster. Our guests for a family reunion luncheon on board a barge travelled from London and all points of Scotland to sit at a mooring eating what can best be described as one star quality food, while the "boss" looked for a wee part to start the engine. All this after 3 months of planning on our part. Wedding planners in particular should look elsewhere or stick to the major cities and give the rural sector a wide berth. Maintenance of their vessels is not their long suit. It would be better if they dropped the motley fleet from the top of the Falkirk Wheel and stick to running a swish pub."

Food was Not Very good , Waitress was Very Rude , I do not Think I will Visit This Bar Again

As my local the Bridge Inn not only has a great selection of beers but the food is great too. I particularly recommend the fish and chips which are an excellent hearty meal.