Sociable Drinking

When, consumed in moderation alcohol has been shown to have health benefits for most adults. The relationship aspects of casual drinking in a bar are also important in terms of companionship, social interaction and psychological wellbeing. The vast majority of drinkers in a pub environment are sociable and do not abuse alcohol. At The Riverside we have a zero tolerance approach to bad behaviour, to ensure our customers have an enjoyable experience.

Free to sit and free to think,
free to pay for what you drink,
free to stop an hour or so,
when you're ready, free to go...

When you swear, swear for your country,
When you steal, steal away from bad company,
When you drink, drink at The Riverside Bar

Please note that for the benefit of our good customers we have a zero tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour. Drinking alcohol should be a sociable event, not a selfish act.

Call frequently...
Drink moderately...
Pay honourably...
Be good company...
Part friendly...
Go home quietly...THANK YOU

In keeping with the government’s wish for more information on alcohol strength to be made available, the following guide gives the units of alcohol applicable to the most popular drinks sold in The Riverside.

• Pint of standard lager 4.1%, = 2.3 units.
• Small bottle of beer 330ml 5%, = 1.6 units
• Small glass of wine 175ml 11.5% = 2 units
• Spirit single 25ml 40% = 1 units
• Liqueur single 25ml 17%, = 0.4 units

Smoking

We stock a range of popular and premium cigars.
For the comfort of smokers and non-smokers, we have a private outside seating area at the rear of the premises.

Card Payment

Food

We do not allow food to be brought into the premises or the outdoor areas.