Metal Bridge Pods

Many of the people I visit at work have told me how good the food is here. So, today I took the opportunity whilst passing to see if they could fit me in. I picked the right moment and with a bit of working out who else was booked there was a tiny window I could squeeze in, as it were. I would absolutely say booking is essential. Everyone else was turned away, and the staff dealt very firmly, politely, and confidently with those who were unhappy about there not being a table available. It's a great menu, I eventually decided on the Chicken Goujons with Sweet Chilli Sauce for starters and the Haddock Goujons with Chips and Sweet Chilli Sauce as my main on the two courses for £12 offer. I had a lovely Earl Grey Tea to accompany my meal. The food was perfect, only a short wait, served hot, and my request for a different sauce with my fish was no issue at all. I'll need to return to sample the desserts. I will definitely be booking as I doubt I'll be that lucky again, phone number now added to my phone! The facilities here were okay, and they've converted some toilet cubicles into accessible spaces. There is a conservatory area where you can have a table overlooking the River Esk. There are a couple of picnic style benches outside to the right of the Inn for the brave or the good weather. There is accommodation at the Inn and some self contained pods beyond the car park. It's a very rural location, but by car it's located between Carlisle and Gretna. This location is also on the route of the England Coast Path which is clearly signposted just before the road entrance to the Inn. To access the Inn you need to turn at the Metal Bridge road sign and follow the road past the housing towards the river, to their car park.

2 months ago · via Google

Stopped overnight with our motorhome and ate here using this as a pub stopover. This is a busy pub for both so you definately need to book in advance. The staff are very friendly and polite. A big choice of food with daily specials. Everything was well presented, hot and tasty. Price wise it was all sensible what why it's busy. How a pub should be 👍🍻👍 Highly recommended, well done Metal Bridge ✅💯

2 months ago · via Google

Went here for dinner after work. The food was really good. 3 courses for £15.95 if you order before 5.45pm. Outstanding value for money. I had chicken gougons to start. Homemade chicken curry with rice and chips for my main. My desert was raspberry sponge and custard. Delicious. Will definitely be going back.

a month ago · via Google

Popped in thinking it wouldn’t be busy as it appeared out of the way, how wrong was I. They did a rejig and managed to fit my wife and I. They seated us right by the windows overlooking the river, which was a boon for me as I could also watch the trains go by. We had food from the set menu and it was fabulous. I can praise The Metal Bridge Inn enough. Thank you for a great meal.

2 months ago · via Google