The Bridge on Wool was originally a coaching hotel in the early 1900’s named the Cornish Arms, re-named in the 1950’s it supposedly takes it name from the fact that the old bridge into the town was built on bales of wool due to the shifting sands of the tidal river, a more likely version is that the money for the bridge came from the sheep farming community who were responsible for the early prosperity of the town.

The Bridge On’ as it is known locally is a well known live music venue every Friday, Saturday and Wednesday night sponsoring many high class local bands attracting a wide audience. The cross section of ages at the attractive horseshoe shaped bar means there is always a wealth of knowledge “on tap” which can make for some fun and lively conversation! Stocking real ales from Sharp’s Brewery at Rock and Skinners of Truro there is also a large range of lagers, keg beers and ciders appealing to all.

Through the pub there is a sheltered and heated beer garden, children are most welcome and catered for as are dogs.

Sarah and Tom, who took over in August 2007 have added a bar menu which provides good food at sensible prices with a specials board using local produce and supplierswhere possible, the all day breakfast is very popular. Skyand ESPNsports offer those with an interest in sport theopportunity to view. The addition of 3 spacious en-suiteletting rooms completed in May 2008 means The Bridge OnWool now truly offers everything expected.

The Area
Wadebridge has a lot to offer as a town, there are plenty ofsmall, independent shops that make for a great shoppingexperience.

The pub is in a town centre position and the town itself is onthe camel trail, which stretches from Padstow to Pooley’sbridge near St. Breward (via Bodmin) a distance of 17.5miles in total.

Only fifteen minutes from the coast the beautiful beaches ofNorth Cornwall are easily accessible, as are 20plus firstclass golf courses including the famed St. Enodoc at whose little church the poet laureate Sir John Betjeman is laid to rest.