B is for Bishop On The Bridge which is a pleasant pub in Winchester. It has a nice atmosphere, live bands occasionally and a great beer garden next to the river (the river is to the left of the pub)
The old East Gate of the city stood approximately where the pub is today, however this was demolished in 1768. The current building dates from 1891 and has been known by various names, The Great Western Hotel, The Riverside Inn, The Louisiana, The Old Monk and more recently The Bishop On The Bridge. The Bishop in question is St Swithun the Saxon Bishop of Winchester from 852-862 who built the 1st bridge over the River Itchen.
Celebrity claim to fame for this pub - James Cagney stayed at this pub in 1942 when he came to Winchester to visit American servicemen at a Red Cross Hospital located in Winchester.
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I love pubs. Don't even like beer...
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Sounds like such fun! Great shot.
ReplyDeleteFascinating history, - I think its present name is most relevant to the story of its location.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking pub... I not a beer drinker, but I think I would like that place!
ReplyDeleteInteresting about James Cagney in 1942. I was one year old at the time.
That's a handsome pub! And I very much like the pub's name.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great spot for a blogger party! I like the design of the building.
ReplyDeleteI like the design of that building too, looks like a fun place to check out. I like how you angled the shot too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice pub ! I love pubs, when I visited my son in London I used to go into pubs to draw people.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful building.
ReplyDeleteI like the way the light is hitting this building. It almost seems to glow.
ReplyDeleteI don't drink beer too much myself, these days pubs serve everything - wine, spirits, soft drinks, tea & coffee..
ReplyDeleteThe British pubs are so much nicer than the ones we have here! I must have missed this one when in Winchester back in 1997, but will check it out next time I'm in the area.
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Nice place Winchester - we went there many many years ago .. enjoyed looking at your Blog.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place to visit and sit by the river in the summer. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteLove the institution of the pub; especially since smoking was banned.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so English to me that picture, I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love, love the brick architecture and the area around that pub! Take us inside for a pint!
ReplyDeleteThis is what I think when I imagine myself a typical place where a pub could be! Pretty!
ReplyDeleteYou are all welcome back to Winchester anytime. And yes, it's much better since smoking was banned. It's a hard job but I guess I'll have to pop in there sometime soon and get some inside photos!
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