The Hospital Inn
Family Friendly • Rustic Warm Feel • Great Food • Traditional FeaturesThe Hospital Inn is a large yet cosy bar situated in the town of Bamber Bridge, Preston. It is an imposing corner site on a busy road offering top quality food and premium drinks in a traditional environment that is complimented by a number of contemporary quirks.
Re-Opening Update
Opening Thursday the 15th no bookings required first come first serve.
Will be opening Thursdays till Sundays for the first few weeks.
From the 15th of April until 16th of May inclusive tables will be available for outside only. You will be able to pass through to use the toilets and baby changing room.
Serving Food 12-8 PM
Bar Open 12- 9 or later weather and customer dependent.
MENU WILL BE LIMITED
We have cover but heating is limited and is not guaranteed so we suggest you wrap up and BYOB (bring your own blanket).
We will be answering the phones from Tuesday the 6th of April 12-6 PM for any enquiries, if the answerphone is on please leave a message speaking slowly and clearly after the tone, or alternatively email info@thehospitalinn.com.
Until the 20th of June all bookings are for max 6 people from 2 households. For larger groups please call us as we may be able to accommodate 30 people outside. For bookings beyond the 21st of June we anticipate fewer booking requirements.
Please note we look forward to welcoming you back, but anyone visiting the pub for a drink or food you must comply with all government guidelines, any rude or aggressive behaviour towards any staff member or management will not be tolerated.
Have any questions?
If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch, we'd be happy to help.
Function room
Book our function room for any occasion From June the 21st.
We can accommodate up to 50 people, and can cater for any needs.
Have a birthday, Anniversary, special occasion, works get together or just something different why not book a history of gin or a cheese and wine tasting, hosted By our very own sommelier and punlished author on cheese & wine, George Catterall.
HISTORY OF GIN £20 per person
EXPLORE the history of gin by way of a tasting, tasting the various styles of gin as it evolved through the centuries.
THE TASTING COMPRISES 7 GINS samples
Cheese and wine presentation £20 per person
See how it’s not all about red wines and port. Listen to the master at work blow away the myths and try champagne and sauternes with classic cheeses.
Our Story
Welcome to The Hospital Inn, Bamber Bridge, Preston
In every town all inns or taverns have a long history. As a consequence, the name of our public houses have a diversity of historical value and origin.
The Hospital Inn reputedly offered cheer and hospitality to the injured soldiers of the Crimean War (1854-1856), en route to the infirmary. With anaesthetics still in their infancy, alcohol was the most common painkiller of the day.
Through the years, a succession of landlords and ladies have continued to provide quality sedation for both locals and travellers alike.

Dining Huts
Maximum 6 people or 2 households
Bookings can be made for any day or any time.
£100 deposit from the organizer, the deposit will be refunded 24 hours after the bookings ended.
The organizer is responsible for their party bookings and any party member. There is a £25 minimum spend per person on food and drink based on 8 people dining. (6 during the restrictions)
Please note that smoking is not allowed at any time in the dining huts even with the doors open, please smoke on the patio and use the ash trays provided.
We do not allow guests to bring their own food and drink into the dining huts or any part of the pub, restaurant or outside area.
You can bring a celebration cake; however, we do ask you mention this at time of booking.
Dining Hut Booking Form
Dining Hut Menu
This is a list of the menus, but if you require something different please email info@thehospitalinn.com and we will taylor make a menu for you, if its suitable for the dining huts.
Afternoon teas (2pm-5pm)
- Sandwich quarters (mixture of white and brown
- Egg & Cress
- Tuna & Red Onion
- Ham & Chutney
- Cheese & Pickle
- Mini sausage roll/ Mini quiche
- Warm scone with jam, butter & cream
- Mini Victoria sponge
- Tiffin
- Chocolate brownie
- Cup cake
Cakes are subject to change with alternative cakes
Includes any tea or coffee with refills
£15 per person can be G/F or vegetarian
£18 per person for Diary Free of Vegan
Why not book one of the following
Cheese & Charcuterie boards
Salad, & crusty bread £10.00 per person
Hot new potatoes and butter £2.50 per person
Hand cut chips £2.50 per person
Raclette
Served on your own raclette machine with scraper you help yourself to the hot melting raclette cheese, great for sharing. Served with potatoes, cornichons, pickled onions, salad, charcuterie, new potatoes and crusty bread.
£15 per person
Great with a crisp white wine.
Tartiflette
A dish from the French Alps. Potatoes, Reblochon cheese, Bacon lardons and onions. Served with crusty bread & salad.
£10.00 per person.
Fondue
A Swiss melted cheese, a mixture of Gruyere and Emmental cheese, garlic, white wine & Kirsch. Served in a communal pot over a portable stove heated with a spirit lamp, and eaten by dipping bread into the cheese using long stemmed Fondue forks. Served with diced bread, charcuterie, new potatoes and salad.
£15 per person
Menus
Serving Food 12 pm – 8 PM. Bar Open 12 pm – 9pm or later weather and customer dependent.
In the Spotlight
Image Gallery
Check out our growing collection of photographs taken from within and around our premises, you can find more of our photographs on our Facebook page.
Testimonials
What People are Saying

“Good Range of Food”
“Very much enjoyed our lunch. Fine atmosphere with pleasant decor and surroundings. Friendly and attentive staff. Good range of food with generous helpings and reasonable prices.”
– Cammy53

“Lovely Atmosphere”
“Table for 8 booked for a birthday party. Food ordered from sizzling platters to macaroni cheese. Food arrived so we could all eat together, staff were very helpful. A very pleasant experience.”
– Ann W

“Cooked & Served Perfectly”
“Food was perfect. Cooked and served perfectly. Staff were very obliging and helpful. Menu was varied and prices were good.”
– Bill1563

“Cosy Oasis on a Cold Night”
“The Hospital Inn turned out to be a cosy oasis on a cold night, with friendly efficient staff, good real ale, well-presented food in sensible portions and a nice atmosphere throughout.
– Albion_CD65
Now Being Taken
Group & Party Bookings
If you’re planning to bring a group for a celebration or party then please do book in advance to avoid any disappointment. Our friendly staff team would be more than happy to reserve your table(s), get in touch with us today!
Rustic & Contemporary
Our beautiful building offers a cosy rustic warm feeling with traditional features such as wood panelling and exposed brickwork, complemented by a number of contemporary quirks.
Outside Seating Area
Enjoy your meal and drinks in the beautiful sunshine within the safe and comfortable confines of our external seating area allowing you and the family to relax in comfort.
Table Service
Our friendly and fully trained staff will serve you at your table allowing you to be seated and order food in your own time without having to stand in a queue.
Get In Touch
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Where Are We?
The Hospital Inn,
331 Brindle Road,
Bamber Bridge,
Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6YP
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