Villagers led a huge fundraising effort but are without tenants for the Fishers Arms two years on.
Villagers who raised £300,000 to buy their pub say they are confident of finding new tenants.
The 203-year-old bridge re-opened last year after a major £10.5m restoration.
Horncliffe villagers are handing the Fisher's Arms over to new tenants after two years of hard work.
The Union Chain Bridge joins almost 300 honoured landmarks across the world.
