Restoring a Historic Riverside Pub to its Former Glories
Enjoy local beers, ciders and stunning River Avon views.
Restoring a Historic Riverside Pub to its Former Glories
Enjoy local beers, ciders and stunning River Avon views.
Enjoy local beers, ciders and stunning River Avon views.
Enjoy local beers, ciders and stunning River Avon views.
Serving great drinks from the bar
& light refreshments from the deli shack.
Come and relax on the terraces by the river
at our countryside pub.
From 8 May 2026, our hours will be:
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays
Bar: 11am to 8pm
Deli Shack: 11:30am to 7pm
Fridays & Saturdays
Bar: 11am to 9pm
Deli Shack: 11:30am to 7pm
When we took the pub over, we knew we'd need to do a few rounds of renovation. Winter 25/26 was supposed to see a much needed new kitchen put into the pub, but unfortunately we found the old kitchen was hiding a lot of historic asbestos (thankfully now removed!), and behind that, the rear wall of the kitchen was structurally dodgy. So we're stuck, awaiting structural engineering proposals and ultimately listed building consent before we can fix the issue.
Therefore for Summer 2026, we have upgraded the "Deli Shack" one deck down from the pub, where we will serve a range of light snacks, ice creams and the like. This will stand in for the kitchen insofar as it can, and the drinks will of course continue to be served from the pub.
We very much look forward to getting stuck in, in Winter 26/27 to put right the structural defects, and make sure this wonderful historic pub's fabric is properly secured for decades, if not centuries, to come.
As such, we won't be taking bookings, and food will be on a limited menu whilst we get the place fixed.

The Cross Guns at Avoncliff is a charming historic riverside pub offering stunning views along the River Avon. Our pub garden is nestled below the impressive 1801 canal aqueduct, providing a picturesque setting for all our guests, and we are restoring and renovating to secure its future.

As a family-owned establishment, we take pride in providing exceptional hospitality to all our visitors. If you've visited our sister sites at Iford Manor or The Inn at Freshford, you'll know we strive to make sure that every guest feels welcomed during their visit.

We specialise in serving a selection of local lagers, beers, and our very own Iford Ciders. The wine list is carefully curated and our selection of food from the deli shack this year will be freshly prepared
by the team at Iford Manor.

We couldn't be more thrilled to have taken over this iconic pub. Working with our wonderful neighbours, we are looking forward to building it into a pub to be proud of, a home from home, and above all, an epic place to create memories.
159 - 160, Avoncliff, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2HB, UK