Renowned as one of Tasmania's top live music venues the Bridge Hotel, Forth also has a history to conjure with. Established in 1872 it has withstood fire, flood, murder, an historic brawl and much more.
Significant as a meeting place in the days of Federation, the pub is still a favored meeting place for a number of organisations. Offering Rock and Blues to Poetry, or just a beer and chat, a country cooked meal, even a famous Forth Pub Pie - The Bridge Hotel at Forth is in the minds of everyone who likes a good time, good music and a great atmosphere.
The Bridge Hotel is a non-gambling establishment, offering a great atmosphere without pokies. For traveller's it's a great place to stop on the way to, or from, Cradle Mountain.
You can be entertained with live music almost every weekend, specialising in Blues on Sundays. Check out the gig guide.
What's News?
26.04.08 - Jazz Meets Blues At the Forth Pub
A double header at the pub on the 18th of May with the Jungle Kings and Anni Piper playing. The Jungle Kings will be kicking things off at 1pm followed by Anni Piper at 5pm. A 2 course lunch and show special is available, however bookings are essential. Get in quick!
15.03.08 - Blues Out Back Success
The Forth Pub would like to thank you for your patronage on our first 'Blues Out Back'. From all accounts, a great night was had by all. The 'Blues Out Back' will return next year bigger and better.
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Left: 'Middletones at Dusk', Middle: 'Middletones', Right: 'Bone Rattlers'
4.03.08 - Blues Out Back
The pub will be having 'Blues out the Back' on the Friday night before the festival with 'The Bone Rattlers' and 'The Middletones' performing. Meals will be available and a variety of home-made pies. See gig guide for more information.
3.03.08 - Jack Daniel's Forth Valley Blues Festival
Don't forgot the Blues Festival on Saturday 15th March 2008. If you haven't got your ticket, drop in to the pub today and grab one. Alternate sales venues can be found on the Blues Festival website.
The 'Brekky Sessions' are on again this year. Recover on the Sunday morning with an egg and bacon roll, hash brown and a cuppa for only $6 and take in some acoustics blues at the clubhouse with 'Jacob Boote', acoustic choice winner from the Blues Talent Search.
28.02.08 - Blues Talent Quest Winners
The Blues Festival Talent Quest is over and the winners are...:
Damien Greenwood Memorial Judge's Choice Award
THE DUDLEY NIGHTSHADES
Will be performing on the main stage at the Festival.
Mal Greenop Memorial People's Choice Award
THE BONE RATTLERS
Will be playing Friday night at the 'Blues Out Back' here at the Forth Pub.
The Committee's Choice Award
THE MIDDLETONES
Will be playing the Saturday morning festival session.
Acoustic Choice Award
JACOB BOOTE
Will be playing the Sunday morning 'Brekky Sessions'.
08.01.08 - Damian Greenwood Memorial Blues Talent Quest
The Blues Festival Talent Quest will be commencing in Feburary. If you or your band would like to participate you can register through the Jack Daniel's Forth Valley Blues Festival website.